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Antique Figural Silver Plate Napkin Ring Letter Holder Table Accessories Cherub
Antique Figural Silver Plate Napkin Ring Letter Holder Table Accessories Cherub

Antique Figural Silver Plate Napkin Ring Letter Holder Table Accessories Cherub

Located in Wembley, GB

antique English sterling silver paper holder, finely modelled with a classical cherub figure standing upon

Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Antique Wilcox Silver Plate Co. silver-plated figural cistern or samovar.
Antique Wilcox Silver Plate Co. silver-plated figural cistern or samovar.

Antique Wilcox Silver Plate Co. silver-plated figural cistern or samovar.

By Wilcox Silver Plate Co.

Located in Birmingham, AL

This is a Victorian silver-plated figural cistern or samovar. It features garlanded deer's head

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Silver Plated Centerpiece or Epergne with Figural Children Playing
Antique Silver Plated Centerpiece or Epergne with Figural Children Playing

Antique Silver Plated Centerpiece or Epergne with Figural Children Playing

By Wilcox Silver Plate Co.

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This large centerpiece or epergne was made by the well known Wilcox Silver Plate Company of the

Category

Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Centerpieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Elkington Electrotype Silver Plate Figural Charger by Morel-Ladeuil
Antique Elkington Electrotype Silver Plate Figural Charger by Morel-Ladeuil

Antique Elkington Electrotype Silver Plate Figural Charger by Morel-Ladeuil

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique English electroplate charger. By Elkington & Co. Designed by Léonard Morel

Category

Antique 1870s French Neoclassical Silver Chargers and Plates

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Dutch Silver large Windmill figural Spoon
Antique Dutch Silver large Windmill figural Spoon

Antique Dutch Silver large Windmill figural Spoon

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Fine large Antique Dutch Silver Spoon, the oval bowl with an egret or heron within cartouche with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Schroth Sterling Silver Miniature Figural Bucket
Antique Schroth Sterling Silver Miniature Figural Bucket

Antique Schroth Sterling Silver Miniature Figural Bucket

By Cartier, Schroth Jewelers, Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine signed silver miniature bucket. By Schroth. In sterling silver. In the form of a bucket

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Oriental Silver Box with Figural Engraving Handcrafted Qadjar Design
Antique Oriental Silver Box with Figural Engraving Handcrafted Qadjar Design

Antique Oriental Silver Box with Figural Engraving Handcrafted Qadjar Design

Located in Wembley, GB

exquisite Antique Qadjar Oriental silver box, delicately hand-engraved with detailed figural and floral

Category

Antique 1840s West Asian Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Signed Norwegian .830 Silver Figural Mermaid Napkin Ring
Antique Signed Norwegian .830 Silver Figural Mermaid Napkin Ring

Antique Signed Norwegian .830 Silver Figural Mermaid Napkin Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique Norwegian figural silver napkin ring. With a cast Mermaid figure in a setting with

Category

Early 20th Century Norwegian Art Deco Flatware and Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Antique English Victorian Silver Plated Figural Cherubs Shaker Caster
Antique English Victorian Silver Plated Figural Cherubs Shaker Caster

Antique English Victorian Silver Plated Figural Cherubs Shaker Caster

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique English Victorian Silver Plated Figural Cherubs Shaker Caster. Circa Early 20th Century

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Figural Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 'Ice Block' Sugar Tongs
Antique Figural Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 'Ice Block' Sugar Tongs

Antique Figural Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 'Ice Block' Sugar Tongs

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine pair of signed figural sugar tongs. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. In the form of

Category

20th Century Modern Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 19th Century Tiffany And Co. Union Square Figural Silver Centerpiece
Antique 19th Century Tiffany And Co. Union Square Figural Silver Centerpiece

Antique 19th Century Tiffany And Co. Union Square Figural Silver Centerpiece

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Long Island City, NY

An exceptional quality antique Tiffany and Co. sterling silver centerpiece constructed of numerous

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Centerpieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Antique Horn Drinking Vessels with Silvered Figural State Drinking Glass
Pair of Antique Horn Drinking Vessels with Silvered Figural State Drinking Glass

Pair of Antique Horn Drinking Vessels with Silvered Figural State Drinking Glass

Located in Wembley, GB

A Pair of Antique Horn Drinking Vessels with Silvered Figural Stands, 19th Century This striking

Category

Antique 1890s Georgian Hollywood Regency Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Brass, Silver Leaf

Antique Gorham Sterling Silver Aesthetic Period Figural Olive Spear and Spoon
Antique Gorham Sterling Silver Aesthetic Period Figural Olive Spear and Spoon

Antique Gorham Sterling Silver Aesthetic Period Figural Olive Spear and Spoon

By Gorham

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A finely cast Gorham sterling silver olive spear. Fashioned as dual-use olive spear and olive

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 19th Century Dutch 800 Silver Baroque Figural Tankard Stein 835g
Antique 19th Century Dutch 800 Silver Baroque Figural Tankard Stein 835g

Antique 19th Century Dutch 800 Silver Baroque Figural Tankard Stein 835g

Located in Dayton, OH

Rare antique 19th century Dutch lidded and footed 800 silver tankard/stein / pitcher, with ornate

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Colonial Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique American Middletown Silver Plated Figural Nut Bowl or Centerpiece
Antique American Middletown Silver Plated Figural Nut Bowl or Centerpiece

Antique American Middletown Silver Plated Figural Nut Bowl or Centerpiece

By Middletown Manufacturing Co.

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This large antique silver plated figural centerpiece was made by the Middletown Plate Company of

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique French Art Deco Silver Figural Dog Knife Rest by Louis Mathey
Antique French Art Deco Silver Figural Dog Knife Rest by Louis Mathey

Antique French Art Deco Silver Figural Dog Knife Rest by Louis Mathey

By Christofle, Cardeilhac, Jean Puiforcat

Located in Philadelphia, PA

wonderful piece of figural French Deco silver! Date: Early 20th Century Overall Condition: It is in

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Pair Silver Plated Three Light Cherub Figural Candelabra 19th Century
Antique Pair Silver Plated Three Light Cherub Figural Candelabra 19th Century

Antique Pair Silver Plated Three Light Cherub Figural Candelabra 19th Century

By Elkington & Co.

Located in London, GB

This is an elegant pair of antique English silver plated three light table candelabra, in the

Category

Antique 1880s English Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver

Antique Signed 19th Century Figural Russian 84 Silver Pear Shaped Tea Strainer
Antique Signed 19th Century Figural Russian 84 Silver Pear Shaped Tea Strainer

Antique Signed 19th Century Figural Russian 84 Silver Pear Shaped Tea Strainer

By Feodor Rückert, Pavel Ovchinnikov, Karl Fabergé

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine mid-19th century Russian tea strainer. In 84 Zolotnik silver. By Carl Gustav Ekqvist of St

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Russian Empire Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Silver Plated Covered Urn or Chalice with Figural Top
Antique Silver Plated Covered Urn or Chalice with Figural Top

Antique Silver Plated Covered Urn or Chalice with Figural Top

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique silver plated covered urn or chalice shows no maker's marks but is presumed to have

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Metal

Huge Antique Christofle Silver Plated Centerpiece with a Figural Reclining Child
Huge Antique Christofle Silver Plated Centerpiece with a Figural Reclining Child

Huge Antique Christofle Silver Plated Centerpiece with a Figural Reclining Child

By Christofle

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This very large and substantial antique centerpiece was made by the well known Christofle company

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French High Victorian Centerpieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Silver Plated Centerpiece Bowl with Figural Cherub & Floral Engraving
Antique Silver Plated Centerpiece Bowl with Figural Cherub & Floral Engraving

Antique Silver Plated Centerpiece Bowl with Figural Cherub & Floral Engraving

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

centerpiece is composed of silver plate and features a figural cherub on the top of the large handle which

Category

Early 20th Century American High Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Reed & Barton Figural Baroque Silver Plated Lion Head Large Soup Tureen
Antique Reed & Barton Figural Baroque Silver Plated Lion Head Large Soup Tureen

Antique Reed & Barton Figural Baroque Silver Plated Lion Head Large Soup Tureen

By Reed & Barton

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Reed & Barton Figural Baroque Silver Plated Lion Head Large Soup Tureen. Circa Early 20th

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Baroque Soup Tureens

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Aesthetic Movement Silver Plated Serving Tray with Figural Siren Handles
Antique Aesthetic Movement Silver Plated Serving Tray with Figural Siren Handles

Antique Aesthetic Movement Silver Plated Serving Tray with Figural Siren Handles

By Meridiani

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This very elaborate and well executed silver plated serving tray is unsigned, but presumed to have

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Sheffield and Silv...

Materials

Silver Plate

Large Antique Staffordshire Figure
Large Antique Staffordshire Figure

Large Antique Staffordshire Figure

Located in Ipswich, GB

Offered for sale is this large antique Staffordshire figure of Will Watch the legendary smuggler

Category

Antique 19th Century English Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique porcelain continental figure
Antique porcelain continental figure

Antique porcelain continental figure

Located in Ipswich, GB

Antique porcelain continental figure having an antique porcelain continental figure of a child

Category

Early 20th Century Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Silver Plated Dinner Bell or Gong with Figural Twig & Branch Motif
Antique Silver Plated Dinner Bell or Gong with Figural Twig & Branch Motif

Antique Silver Plated Dinner Bell or Gong with Figural Twig & Branch Motif

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique silver plated dinner gong or bell is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique English Silver Plated Revolving Breakfast Dome with Figural Ram Accents
Antique English Silver Plated Revolving Breakfast Dome with Figural Ram Accents

Antique English Silver Plated Revolving Breakfast Dome with Figural Ram Accents

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique silver plated revolving breakfast domed server was made in England in cicra 1890 in

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Metal

A Silver Historicist Figural Goblet with Cover from 1885
A Silver Historicist Figural Goblet with Cover from 1885

A Silver Historicist Figural Goblet with Cover from 1885

Located in Skien, NO

Museum quality -- Stunning antique silver Historicist Figural Goblet with Cover from 1885. Ca. 830

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique English Sheffield Silver Plated Figural Wine Bottle Wagon or Coaster Set
Antique English Sheffield Silver Plated Figural Wine Bottle Wagon or Coaster Set

Antique English Sheffield Silver Plated Figural Wine Bottle Wagon or Coaster Set

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This Sheffield plated figural wine coaster wagon is unsigned but presumed to have been made in

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Brass

Huge Antique Silver Plated Anglo-Indian Styled Figural Palm Tree Centerpiece Set
Huge Antique Silver Plated Anglo-Indian Styled Figural Palm Tree Centerpiece Set

Huge Antique Silver Plated Anglo-Indian Styled Figural Palm Tree Centerpiece Set

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

elaborate and ornately cast set is done in silver plate with a mirrored figural island base. The large

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Anglo-Indian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Unusual Antique Victorian Staffordshire Figure
Unusual Antique Victorian Staffordshire Figure

Unusual Antique Victorian Staffordshire Figure

Located in Ipswich, GB

Unusual antique Victorian Staffordshire figure of a gentleman holding a musical instrument with his

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Wonderful quality antique Victorian Staffordshire figure
Wonderful quality antique Victorian Staffordshire figure

Wonderful quality antique Victorian Staffordshire figure

Located in Ipswich, GB

Wonderful quality antique Victorian Staffordshire figure, having a quality antique Staffordshire

Category

Antique 19th Century British Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pretty antique Victorian large Staffordshire figure
Pretty antique Victorian large Staffordshire figure

Pretty antique Victorian large Staffordshire figure

Located in Ipswich, GB

Pretty antique Victorian large Staffordshire figure of a couple in a seated position, the gentleman

Category

Antique 19th Century British Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Victorian continental porcelain figural group
Antique Victorian continental porcelain figural group

Antique Victorian continental porcelain figural group

Located in Ipswich, GB

Antique Victorian continental porcelain figural group, depicting a lady and gentlemen seated

Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Early Victorian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Stunning quality antique Victorian Staffordshire figure
Stunning quality antique Victorian Staffordshire figure

Stunning quality antique Victorian Staffordshire figure

Located in Ipswich, GB

Stunning quality antique Victorian Staffordshire figure, having a quality Staffordshire figure of a

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Unusual large antique Victorian Staffordshire figure
Unusual large antique Victorian Staffordshire figure

Unusual large antique Victorian Staffordshire figure

Located in Ipswich, GB

Unusual large antique Victorian Staffordshire figure of a Highlander in traditional clothing with

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Victorian Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Silver Plated Victorian Figural Napkin Ring, "Goldminer" American Circa 1909
Silver Plated Victorian Figural Napkin Ring, "Goldminer" American Circa 1909

Silver Plated Victorian Figural Napkin Ring, "Goldminer" American Circa 1909

Located in Incline Village, NV

their own designated ring also. Nowadays, silver plated Victorian figural napkin rings have become quite

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Victorian Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

"Large Chick On Oval Base" Silver Plated Figural Victorian Napkin Ring; Meriden
"Large Chick On Oval Base" Silver Plated Figural Victorian Napkin Ring; Meriden

"Large Chick On Oval Base" Silver Plated Figural Victorian Napkin Ring; Meriden

By Meriden Britannia Company

Located in Incline Village, NV

" wide x 3 5/8" long Provenance: From our own personal collection of original silver plated figural

Category

Antique 1880s American Victorian Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Table Bell
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Table Bell

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Table Bell

By Ludwig Neresheimer

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver figural table bell

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Large antique Victorian Robin Hood Staffordshire figure
Large antique Victorian Robin Hood Staffordshire figure

Large antique Victorian Robin Hood Staffordshire figure

Located in Ipswich, GB

Large antique Victorian Robin Hood Staffordshire figure, having a quality large antique

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Pottery

Materials

Pottery

19thC. Silver Plated Victorian Figural Toothpick Holder By James Tufts, Boston
19thC. Silver Plated Victorian Figural Toothpick Holder By James Tufts, Boston

19thC. Silver Plated Victorian Figural Toothpick Holder By James Tufts, Boston

By James W. Tufts

Located in Incline Village, NV

repairs of any kind. Simply a wonderful gift item for the collector of silver and silver plated figural

Category

Antique 1880s American Victorian Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Unusually large antique Victorian staffordshire greyhound figure
Unusually large antique Victorian staffordshire greyhound figure

Unusually large antique Victorian staffordshire greyhound figure

Located in Ipswich, GB

Unusually large antique Victorian staffordshire greyhound figure having an unusually large antique

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Antique Figural Porcelain Menu Stands
Pair of Antique Figural Porcelain Menu Stands

Pair of Antique Figural Porcelain Menu Stands

Located in Miami Beach, FL

19th Century porcelain and bisque pair of menu stands with handmade applied pink and blue flowers. The man is wearing a period costume and carrying a tray with dessert. The woman, al...

Category

Antique 19th Century German Victorian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Signed Simons Brothers Figural Sterling Silver Miniature Teapot Tea Strainer
Signed Simons Brothers Figural Sterling Silver Miniature Teapot Tea Strainer

Signed Simons Brothers Figural Sterling Silver Miniature Teapot Tea Strainer

By Gorham Manufacturing Company, Tiffany & Co., Simons Bros. Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine figural tea strainer. In sterling silver. By Simons Bros. of Philadelphia, PA. In the

Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair Of Antique Figural Elk Etched Glass Lamp Shades c1890
Pair Of Antique Figural Elk Etched Glass Lamp Shades c1890

Pair Of Antique Figural Elk Etched Glass Lamp Shades c1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

Pair Of Antique Figural Elk Etched Glass Lamp Shades Unsigned c1890 Measures - 4" x 8 3/8" x 8 3/8

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Glass

Materials

Glass

Luigi Avolio Set of Four 800, Italian Silver and Ormolu Figural Groups
Luigi Avolio Set of Four 800, Italian Silver and Ormolu Figural Groups

Luigi Avolio Set of Four 800, Italian Silver and Ormolu Figural Groups

Located in Braintree, GB

Antique early 20th century set of four 800. Italian silver and ormolu figural groups. Made in

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Victorian Staffordshire Figure Of A Greyhound Dog
Antique Victorian Staffordshire Figure Of A Greyhound Dog

Antique Victorian Staffordshire Figure Of A Greyhound Dog

Located in Ipswich, GB

Antique Victorian Staffordshire figure of a greyhound dog. Wonderful Brown and White figure of a

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Pair Large German Meissen Porcelain Figural Centerpieces
Antique Pair Large German Meissen Porcelain Figural Centerpieces

Antique Pair Large German Meissen Porcelain Figural Centerpieces

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Tarry Town, NY

This exquisite pair of very large German porcelain figural centerpieces exemplifies the refined

Category

Antique 19th Century German Rococo Centerpieces

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Berthold Muller/Neresheimer Sterling Silver Seated Pig Box or Tea Caddy
Antique Berthold Muller/Neresheimer Sterling Silver Seated Pig Box or Tea Caddy

Antique Berthold Muller/Neresheimer Sterling Silver Seated Pig Box or Tea Caddy

By Ludwig Neresheimer, Berthold Muller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique English figural silver box or tea caddy. In sterling silver. Made by Neresheimer

Category

20th Century British Edwardian Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver

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Antique Figural Silver For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of antique figural silver for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and ceramic. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An item from our selection of antique figural silver, designed in the Victorian, Neoclassical or Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made choice in our collection of antique figural silver has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Meissen Porcelain, Ferry and Hamilton & Inches Ltd. are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Figural Silver?

The average selling price for a piece of antique figural silver at 1stDibs is $1,251, while they’re typically $65 on the low end and $64,347 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Dining-entertaining for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.

Questions About Antique Figural Silver
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    What antique silver is depends on the context. In many cases, the term refers to silverware and silver decorative objects produced more than 100 years ago. However, antique silver may also be the name of a distressed silver finish frequently used on lighting fixtures and bathroom fixtures. Explore a selection of antique silver wares on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not antique silver is real depends on the piece. Sometimes, manufacturers simply call a gray-silver finish antique silver. In these cases, the item is usually not real silver. It is possible for antique silver to be pure silver, sterling or silver plated. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of silver decorative objects and jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The difference between silver and antique silver is age. Items of any age made of silver or a silver alloy may be called silver. The term antique silver refers to silver pieces that are at least 100 years old. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique, vintage and modern silver tableware and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    What antique silver is made of varies. In most cases, antique silver is sterling silver, which is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloys. You can also find antique silver jewelry and decorative objects made out of other silver alloys, like fine silver, which is 99.9% silver and only 0.1% alloys. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of silver pieces from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Antique silver plating is a thin layer of genuine silver applied over top of a base metal. Depending on the piece, the main metal may be copper, brass or nickel. You'll find a range of antique silver-plated decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling silver is an alloyed form of silver, and is made up of 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper. An antique sterling silver item will have the same silver content and will be over 100 years old. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique sterling silver from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Antique silver is a type of silver that is at least a century old. Find a diverse range of intricately designed, elegant antique silver decorative objects and more on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Silver-plating refers to the process of applying a thin layer of silver overtop of a base metal, such as copper, nickel or pewter. An antique silver-plated item would have gone through this same process. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver plate items from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique silver plates are antique plates made from either pure silver or have been silver-plated. Silver is a timeless material that’s been popular for centuries, and antique silver is always highly regarded. Shop a collection of antique silver plates from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify silver antiques, search for a maker's mark on the base, handle, interior and other inconspicuous areas. Using trusted online resources, research the maker to find out when it was in business and browse online catalogues and image galleries, looking for pieces that resemble yours. Doing so can help you get a rough idea of when your silver objects were manufactured. To be classified as antique, an item must be at least 100 years old. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also assist with the identification process. On 1stDibs, explore a range of antique silver decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    While antique silver plate can be worth something, it is not usually as valuable compared with contemporary pieces or similar sterling silver antiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a silver spoon is an antique, seek the assistance of a licensed and experienced appraiser. Many antique pieces lack marks, and it is generally not possible to determine the type and age of metal through a simple visual inspection. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver spoons on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether antique silverplate has any value depends on a variety of factors. The design of the piece, who made it and decoration are among the biggest determiners of value. Generally, rarer pieces that remain in good condition will be worth the most. Today, just as pewter collectibles and sterling silver are popular with collectors at neighborhood flea markets, antique Sheffield silverplate housewares are sought after for their appearance and rich history. Consider having the piece evaluated by a knowledgeable antiques dealer or certified appraiser to get an accurate estimate of how much it's worth. On 1stDibs, find antique silverplate from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling silver is considered antique if it was made over 100 years ago. Many antique sterling silver items will have a mark or stamp. First, clean the item and check for marks. A “925” mark indicates a silver purity of 92.5 percent, which is the composition of sterling silver. If you don’t see a mark, work with a certified appraiser to acid test the item and determine the silver content. You’ll find expertly vetted antique sterling silver items on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    Whether antique silverware is real silverware or not varies. Many antique flatware pieces feature silver plate, so they consist of a base metal beneath a layer of genuine silver. There is also flatware made entirely from sterling silver, which is an alloy that is 92.5% silver and 7.5% base metal. Researching the hallmarks found on your silverware using trusted online resources can help you determine whether the items are sterling silver or silver plate. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also assist you. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique silverware.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Yes, some antique sterling silver is valuable. Sterling silver of any age has value as a material because it is a precious metal. Some pieces may be worth even more than the going rate for sterling due to their maker, style, type and condition. Some silversmiths whose pieces are often in demand among collectors include Tiffany & Co., Georg Jensen, Gorham Manufacturing Company and Towle. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique sterling silver wares.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    Yes, some antique silver plate is worth something. However, any value that a piece has usually comes from its rarity rather than from the cost of its materials, because silver plate contains very little pure silver. There is generally a demand for certain older pieces by Christoffle, Elkington & Co., Mapp & Webb and other well-known manufacturers. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can evaluate the condition of your piece and give you an idea of how much it is worth. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of silver plate tableware, serveware and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    Yes, some silver-plated antique silverware may be worth something. Antique pieces are 100 years old or older, and because of their age, pieces in good condition may be sought after by collectors due to their rarity. The maker, style and type will also impact the potential resale value. In terms of value as scrap metal, antique silver-plated silverware usually isn't worth much because silver plate is made only from a small amount of pure silver. To get an estimated value for your silverware, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Explore a wide range of antique silverware on 1stDibs.