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Hotel Silver Chocolate Pot LG
Hotel Silver Chocolate Pot LG

Hotel Silver Chocolate Pot LG

Located in Houston, TX

This large hotel silver chocolate pot with, wood turned handle, finial top, and hinged lid

Category

19th Century French Antique Hotel Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Small Hotel Silver Cocktail Shaker
Small Hotel Silver Cocktail Shaker

Small Hotel Silver Cocktail Shaker

Located in Houston, TX

This small hotel silver cocktail shaker is perfect for that afternoon martini. Engraved with an 'S

Category

19th Century French Antique Hotel Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Waldorf Astoria Hotel Silver Coffee Pot
Waldorf Astoria Hotel Silver Coffee Pot

Waldorf Astoria Hotel Silver Coffee Pot

Located in Culver City, CA

Waldorf Astoria hotel silver coffee pot by the International Silver Co.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Hotel Silver

Materials

Silver

Hotel Silver Rooster Biscuit Stand
Hotel Silver Rooster Biscuit Stand

Hotel Silver Rooster Biscuit Stand

Located in Houston, TX

This hotel silver rooster biscuit stand has a footed base with two trays and a fantastically French

Category

19th Century French Antique Hotel Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Hotel Silver Silverplate Pitcher, Hotel de Rome
Vintage Hotel Silver Silverplate Pitcher, Hotel de Rome

Vintage Hotel Silver Silverplate Pitcher, Hotel de Rome

Located in Houston, TX

Found in France, this vintage hotel silver pitcher is marked Hotel de Rome and displays a bottom

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Hotel Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Hotel Silver Candelabra
Vintage Hotel Silver Candelabra

Vintage Hotel Silver Candelabra

Located in Pasadena, CA

Vintage hotel silver candelabra with three arms. Newly polished.

Category

1920s Antique Hotel Silver

Materials

Silver

Hotel Silver French Champagne Bucket with Stand
Hotel Silver French Champagne Bucket with Stand

Hotel Silver French Champagne Bucket with Stand

Located in Houston, TX

Hotel silver French Champagne bucket with stand from the Lyon region of France. Most likely used in

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Hotel Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Hotel Silver Champagne Bucket with Stand
Hotel Silver Champagne Bucket with Stand

Hotel Silver Champagne Bucket with Stand

Located in Houston, TX

Taken out of a page from a Hemmingway novel this Hotel Silver champagne bucket is the epitome of

Category

19th Century French Antique Hotel Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Hotel Silver Pitcher, 19th Century
Hotel Silver Pitcher, 19th Century

Hotel Silver Pitcher, 19th Century

Located in Houston, TX

Enjoy this charming 19th century pitcher from France for tea service, entertaining or fresh cut flowers. Measures: 3" diam. x 5 1/2 " h   

Category

19th Century French Antique Hotel Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Hotel Silver Ice Bucket or Chiller, Statler Hotel , New York
Hotel Silver Ice Bucket or Chiller, Statler Hotel , New York

Hotel Silver Ice Bucket or Chiller, Statler Hotel , New York

By International Silver

Located in Houston, TX

A silver soldered bowl made by the International Silver Co for the Statler Hotel. With a classic

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Hotel Silver

Materials

Silver

Waldorf Astoria Hotel Silver Coffee Pot
Waldorf Astoria Hotel Silver Coffee Pot

Waldorf Astoria Hotel Silver Coffee Pot

Located in Culver City, CA

Produced by The International Silver Co.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Hotel Silver

Materials

Silver

University of Notre Dame Hotel Silver Chiller, Ice Bowl
University of Notre Dame Hotel Silver Chiller, Ice Bowl

University of Notre Dame Hotel Silver Chiller, Ice Bowl

By International Silver

Located in Houston, TX

A silver soldered ice bowl or chiller made by the International Silver Company for the University

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Hotel Silver

Materials

Metal

Vintage 3-Tiered Hotel Silver Biscuit Stand
Vintage 3-Tiered Hotel Silver Biscuit Stand

Vintage 3-Tiered Hotel Silver Biscuit Stand

Located in Houston, TX

Show off your homemade macaroons, chocolates or your favorite sweets with this 3-tiered silver

Category

19th Century French Antique Hotel Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

University of Notre Dame Hotel Silver Chiller, Ice Bowl
University of Notre Dame Hotel Silver Chiller, Ice Bowl

University of Notre Dame Hotel Silver Chiller, Ice Bowl

Located in Houston, TX

A silver soldered ice bowl or chiller made by the International Silver Company for the University

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Hotel Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Hotel Silver Silverplate Reed & Barton Portland Golf Club Creamer
Vintage Hotel Silver Silverplate Reed & Barton Portland Golf Club Creamer

Vintage Hotel Silver Silverplate Reed & Barton Portland Golf Club Creamer

Located in Houston, TX

This vintage hotel silverplate creamer is fully hallmarked on the underside Reed & Barton, Silver

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Hotel Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Sterling Hotel Silver Candle Holders
Pair of Sterling Hotel Silver Candle Holders

Pair of Sterling Hotel Silver Candle Holders

Located in Culver City, CA

Pair of Sterling Silver Candle Holders. Manufactured by Crest Silver Co. Priced for the pair.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Hotel Silver

Materials

Silver

Hotel Silver Serving Bowl Made by R Wallace for the University of Notre Dame
Hotel Silver Serving Bowl Made by R Wallace for the University of Notre Dame

Hotel Silver Serving Bowl Made by R Wallace for the University of Notre Dame

By R. Wallace

Located in Houston, TX

A silver soldered bowl made by R Wallace for the University of Notre Dame. With a classic shape

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Hotel Silver

Materials

Metal, Silver

Silver Plated Dome with Rose Detail
Silver Plated Dome with Rose Detail

Silver Plated Dome with Rose Detail

Located in Houston, TX

Hotel silver food dome found in France with a rosette handle. Beautiful patina with minor wear as

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Hotel Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco Silver Plate Cocktail Pitcher and Stir Spoon by Wm. A. Rogers
Art Deco Silver Plate Cocktail Pitcher and Stir Spoon by Wm. A. Rogers

Art Deco Silver Plate Cocktail Pitcher and Stir Spoon by Wm. A. Rogers

By William Rogers

Located in Nantucket, MA

. A. Rogers. Together with a silver plate stir spoon marked Rogers Hotel Silver.

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Hotel Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Deutz Trio Champagne Cooler
Deutz Trio Champagne Cooler

Deutz Trio Champagne Cooler

Located in Houston, TX

From France, a trio champagne cooler in hotel silver, joined together and decorated with brass

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Hotel Silver

Deutz Trio Champagne Cooler
Deutz Trio Champagne Cooler

Deutz Trio Champagne Cooler

Located in Houston, TX

From France, a trio of champagne coolers in hotel silver, joined together and decorated with brass

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Hotel Silver

Vintage Silver Plate Silver Soldered Soup Tureen, "Ind Coope Hotels"
Vintage Silver Plate Silver Soldered Soup Tureen, "Ind Coope Hotels"

Vintage Silver Plate Silver Soldered Soup Tureen, "Ind Coope Hotels"

Located in Houston, TX

the side Ind Coope Hotels and initials J C & A. Silver soldered is a very heavy silver plate, usually

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Hotel Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Sterling Silver Golf Trophy Loving Cup, Pittsburgh, Hotel Country Club
Sterling Silver Golf Trophy Loving Cup, Pittsburgh, Hotel Country Club

Sterling Silver Golf Trophy Loving Cup, Pittsburgh, Hotel Country Club

Located in San Francisco, CA

A large sterling silver trophy for Pittsburgh, Hotel Country Club. Schenley golf cup won by Boris

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Hotel Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Arizona Biltmore-F.L.Wright /Warren McArthur Wine Cooler
Arizona Biltmore-F.L.Wright /Warren McArthur Wine Cooler

Arizona Biltmore-F.L.Wright /Warren McArthur Wine Cooler

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A very rare and elegant Art Deco inspired wine cooler with matching stand in Hotel silver plate and

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Hotel Silver

French Christofle Silver Champagne Bucket from Georges V Hotel in Paris
French Christofle Silver Champagne Bucket from Georges V Hotel in Paris

French Christofle Silver Champagne Bucket from Georges V Hotel in Paris

Located in Fayetteville, AR

Originally used in the circa 1928 Art Deco Hotel Georges V located at 31 Avenue Georges V off the

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Hotel Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

1920s Silver Soldered Art Deco One Cup Hotel Teapot
1920s Silver Soldered Art Deco One Cup Hotel Teapot

1920s Silver Soldered Art Deco One Cup Hotel Teapot

By Reed & Barton, Lenox's Ceramic Art Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A sturdy hotel teapot, sized to hold one perfectly brewed cup of tea. The ceramic pot is braced in

Category

Early 19th Century American Art Deco Antique Hotel Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver Plated, Mahogany Carving Trolley, from 'the Dorchester' Hotel
Silver Plated, Mahogany Carving Trolley, from 'the Dorchester' Hotel

Silver Plated, Mahogany Carving Trolley, from 'the Dorchester' Hotel

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality early 20th century silver plated and mahogany carving trolley, having a domed

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Hotel Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century French Silver Hotel Dome Serving Piece Food Warmer Dish Cover
19th Century French Silver Hotel Dome Serving Piece Food Warmer Dish Cover

19th Century French Silver Hotel Dome Serving Piece Food Warmer Dish Cover

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This elegant French hotel dome is lavishly adorned with a band of scrolling grape vines and hanging

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Hotel Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage "The Windermere Hotel" London Silver Plated Coffee Tea Pot by Gorham
Vintage "The Windermere Hotel" London Silver Plated Coffee Tea Pot by Gorham

Vintage "The Windermere Hotel" London Silver Plated Coffee Tea Pot by Gorham

By Gorham

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage "The Windermere Hotel" London Silver Plated Coffee Tea Pot by Gorham. Circa Early 20th

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Hotel Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

1910 Reed & Barton Silver Pastry Cake Pie Server Hotel Pennsylvania New York
1910 Reed & Barton Silver Pastry Cake Pie Server Hotel Pennsylvania New York

1910 Reed & Barton Silver Pastry Cake Pie Server Hotel Pennsylvania New York

By Reed & Barton

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Dessert serving utensil 1910 Reed & Barton Silverplate Pastry Cake Pie Server Hotel Pennsylvania

Category

1910s American Renaissance Antique Hotel Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Platter - "Hotel Royal"
Platter - "Hotel Royal"

Platter - "Hotel Royal"

Located in New Orleans, LA

Silver-plated serving platter inscribed with "Hotel Royal"

Category

19th Century French Antique Hotel Silver

Platter - "Hotel Royal"
Platter - "Hotel Royal"

Platter - "Hotel Royal"

Located in New Orleans, LA

Silver-plated serving platter inscribed with "Hotel Royal"

Category

19th Century French Antique Hotel Silver

1920s Silver Soldered Art Deco Reed & Barton - Lenox Two Cup Hotel Teapot
1920s Silver Soldered Art Deco Reed & Barton - Lenox Two Cup Hotel Teapot

1920s Silver Soldered Art Deco Reed & Barton - Lenox Two Cup Hotel Teapot

By Reed & Barton, Lenox's Ceramic Art Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A 1920s hotel teapot, an American collaboration by Lenox and Reed & Barton. Sized to hold two cups

Category

Early 19th Century American Art Deco Antique Hotel Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Hotel Marchal Fish Platter
Hotel Marchal Fish Platter

Hotel Marchal Fish Platter

Located in Chireno, TX

Hotel Marchal fish platter adorned in pink line decoration, early 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Hotel Silver

Materials

Ironstone

Original Ambassador Hotel Ice Bucket with Stand
Original Ambassador Hotel Ice Bucket with Stand

Original Ambassador Hotel Ice Bucket with Stand

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This champagne ice bucket stand is from the original Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, circa 1921

Category

1920s American Art Deco Antique Hotel Silver

Materials

Copper, Steel, Chrome

Early 20th Century Copper Pot from Hotel Taft, NYC
Early 20th Century Copper Pot from Hotel Taft, NYC

Early 20th Century Copper Pot from Hotel Taft, NYC

Located in Chicago, IL

A grande early 20th century American 1.5 mm copper pot from the Hotel Taft, opened in 1926 at 152

Category

1920s American Rustic Antique Hotel Silver

Materials

Copper, Iron

Frie Onnaing French Barbotine Majolica Maitre d’Hotel Pig Water Pitcher
Frie Onnaing French Barbotine Majolica Maitre d’Hotel Pig Water Pitcher

Frie Onnaing French Barbotine Majolica Maitre d’Hotel Pig Water Pitcher

By Onnaing

Located in Philadelphia, PA

d’Hotel’ the pig is dressed as a waiter with a wine bottle tucked under one arm and a serviette draped

Category

Early 20th Century French Aesthetic Movement Antique Hotel Silver

Materials

Earthenware

K&G Saint Clément French Barbotine Majolica Chimpanzee d'hôtel Absinthe Pitcher
K&G Saint Clément French Barbotine Majolica Chimpanzee d'hôtel Absinthe Pitcher

K&G Saint Clément French Barbotine Majolica Chimpanzee d'hôtel Absinthe Pitcher

By Saint-Clément

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A French majolica glazed Absinthe water pitcher formed as a sitting Chimpanzee in a maître d’hôtel

Category

Early 20th Century French Aesthetic Movement Antique Hotel Silver

Materials

Earthenware

French Early 20th Century Silver Plated Riviera Hotel Table Lamp
French Early 20th Century Silver Plated Riviera Hotel Table Lamp

French Early 20th Century Silver Plated Riviera Hotel Table Lamp

Located in London, GB

A chic early 20th century silver-plated brass table lamp of classic candlestick form. Reputedly

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Hotel Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Early 20th Century English Silver Plate Hotel Champagne Bucket with Tray
Early 20th Century English Silver Plate Hotel Champagne Bucket with Tray

Early 20th Century English Silver Plate Hotel Champagne Bucket with Tray

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This large early 20th century English silver plate footed hotel champagne bucket holds up to six

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Hotel Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Hotel Silver Serving Platter
Vintage Hotel Silver Serving Platter

Vintage Hotel Silver Serving Platter

Located in Houston, TX

Found in France, this vintage hotel silver serving platter is stamped Gombault. Founded in 1826

Category

Early 20th Century French Other Antique Hotel Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

English Hotel Silver Tea Set
English Hotel Silver Tea Set

English Hotel Silver Tea Set

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English three-piece hotel silver tea set, featuring a tea pot with hinged lid, cream and

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Hotel Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Hotel Silver Tea Pot
Hotel Silver Tea Pot

Hotel Silver Tea Pot

Located in Houston, TX

Circle Aix les Bains 19th century teapot Measures: 3 1/2 " H 6" W 3" D.

Category

19th Century French Antique Hotel Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Large Wallace Hotel Silver Entree Lid
Large Wallace Hotel Silver Entree Lid

Large Wallace Hotel Silver Entree Lid

By R. Wallace

Located in Bridgeport, CT

An oval domed lid with engraved handle and gadrooned edge, once used at the Carlyle Hotel, New York

Category

Early 20th Century Hollywood Regency Antique Hotel Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

16 Vintage Hotel Silver Plate Butter Knives
16 Vintage Hotel Silver Plate Butter Knives

16 Vintage Hotel Silver Plate Butter Knives

Located in Sheffield, MA

The 16 vintage hotel butter knives have silver plate handles decorated with leaves. The blades are

Category

Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Antique Hotel Silver

Materials

Silver Plate, Stainless Steel

Savoy Hotel Silver Caviar Server, Renaud J Clermont Geneve
Savoy Hotel Silver Caviar Server, Renaud J Clermont Geneve

Savoy Hotel Silver Caviar Server, Renaud J Clermont Geneve

By B. Renaud

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Fine silver caviar server from the Savoy Hotel. Finely crafted with the armorial crest applied to

Category

Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Antique Hotel Silver

Materials

Silver

Christofle Silver Hot Chocolate Pot
Christofle Silver Hot Chocolate Pot

Christofle Silver Hot Chocolate Pot

By Christofle

Located in New York, NY

Christofle silver hot chocolate pot. Hotel silver plated hot cocoa pot with long spout and carved

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Hotel Silver

Materials

Silver

1920s Historical Hotel Mayfair Silver Braced Art Deco One Cup Service Teapot
1920s Historical Hotel Mayfair Silver Braced Art Deco One Cup Service Teapot

1920s Historical Hotel Mayfair Silver Braced Art Deco One Cup Service Teapot

By International Silver, Hall China

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A hotel teapot of historical importance, an American collaboration of The international Silver

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Hotel Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

"Hotel Style" Sterling Silver Bachelor Teapot by Jenkins & Timm in 1923
"Hotel Style" Sterling Silver Bachelor Teapot by Jenkins & Timm in 1923

"Hotel Style" Sterling Silver Bachelor Teapot by Jenkins & Timm in 1923

By Jenkins & Timm

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in Sheffield, 1923 by Jenkins & Timm, this handsome, George V, sterling silver teapot is

Category

1920s English Antique Hotel Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

20th Century Sterling Silver Tea Pot from Hotel Post Hintersee, Austria
20th Century Sterling Silver Tea Pot from Hotel Post Hintersee, Austria

20th Century Sterling Silver Tea Pot from Hotel Post Hintersee, Austria

Located in Sofia, BG

Nice small tea pot in sterling silver marked by Hotel Post Hintersee. Austria, circa 1930.

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Hotel Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Art Deco Silver Plate and Glass "Hotel Ritz Paris" Ice Bucket
Vintage Art Deco Silver Plate and Glass "Hotel Ritz Paris" Ice Bucket

Vintage Art Deco Silver Plate and Glass "Hotel Ritz Paris" Ice Bucket

Located in San Diego, CA

Super rare art deco silver plate and glass "Hotel Ritz Paris" ice bucket with cool hinged lever

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Hotel Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

19th c. Silver Plate Oval Tray From the Ermitage Elysees Paris Hotel
19th c. Silver Plate Oval Tray From the Ermitage Elysees Paris Hotel

19th c. Silver Plate Oval Tray From the Ermitage Elysees Paris Hotel

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT Vintage oval silver tray engraved "Emeritage Elysees" on front. Stamped "BB 50" to underside

Category

Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Hotel Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Hotel Marchal Fish Platter
Hotel Marchal Fish Platter

Hotel Marchal Fish Platter

Located in Chireno, TX

Hotel Marchal fish platter adorned in pink line decoration, early 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Hotel Silver

Materials

Ironstone

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Antique Hotel Silver For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of antique hotel silver you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, silver and silver plate, every item from our selection of antique hotel silver was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of antique hotel silver — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An object in our assortment of antique hotel silver, designed in the Art Deco, Hollywood Regency or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made option in this array of antique hotel silver has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by International Silver, Oneida and Reed & Barton are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Hotel Silver?

Prices for a piece of antique hotel silver can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $35 and can go as high as $37,517, while the average can fetch as much as $375.

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 Hotel 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.