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Antique Meriden Silver Plate

Antique Meriden Silver Plate Co Art Deco Native American Water Buffalo Tray
By Meriden Silver Plate Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Meriden Silver Plate Co Art Deco Tray with Native American and Water Buffalo Central Design
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Meriden Silver Plate

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Silver Plate

Antique Meriden Silver Plated Salt / Spice Cellar or Sugar Bowl with Glass Liner
By Meriden Cut Glass Company, Meriden Silver Plate Co.
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite antique silver-plated salt cellar or sugar bowl was crafted by Meriden, a renowned
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Meriden Silver Plate

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Crystal, Silver Plate, Brass

Meriden Silver Plate Aesthetic Figural Lemonade Ice Water Tilting Pitcher
By Meriden Britannia Company
Located in Miami Beach, FL
A Meriden Brittania Co. Silver plate figural tilting covered pitcher on stand with two cups and
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Meriden Silver Plate

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Silver Plate

Victorian Silver Plated Figural Napkin Ring "Boy Pushing Ring" Meriden Ca 1880
By Meriden Silver Plate Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
Silver plated American figural napkin ring of a young boy pushing a heart shaped napkin ring marked
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1880s American Victorian Antique Meriden Silver Plate

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Silver Plate

Antique Meriden Art Nouveau Silver Plated Bird Engraved Ornate Teapot Tea Kettle
By Meriden Silver Plate Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Meriden Art Nouveau Silver Plated Bird Engraved Ornate Teapot Tea Kettle. Item features
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Meriden Silver Plate

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Silver Plate

Victorian Silver Plate Figural Cachepot, Meriden
By Meriden Silver Plate Co.
Located in Riverdale, NY
Lovely Victorian Silver Plate Figural Cachepot, by the Meriden Co. from the late 19th Century
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1870s American Late Victorian Antique Meriden Silver Plate

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Silver Plate

Early 20th Silver Plated Tableware Covered Dish
By Meriden Silver Plate Co.
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Early 20th century North American silver plated tableware covered serving dish with sides handle
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Early 20th Century North American Antique Meriden Silver Plate

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Silver Plate

Antique Art Deco Silver Plated Martini Cocktail Shaker "Game Cock" Monogram
By Meriden Silver Plate Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Art Deco Silver Plated Martini Cocktail Shaker with "Game Cock" Monogram by Meriden Silver
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Meriden Silver Plate

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Silver Plate

Meriden Britannia Company Victorian Silver Plate Coffee Set
By Meriden Britannia Company
Located in Pasadena, CA
Meriden Britannia company Victorian silver plate coffee set with coffee pot cream, sugar, and
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Meriden Silver Plate

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Silver Plate

International Silver Meriden SP Art Deco Silver Plated Martini Cocktail Shaker
By International Silver
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage International Silver Meriden SP Co Art Deco Hammered Silver Plated Martini Cocktail Shaker
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Meriden Silver Plate

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Silver Plate

Antique Aesthetic Movement Silver Plated Hot Water Kettle with Floral Decoration
By Meriden Silver Plate Co.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique silver plated hot water kettle was made by the Meridian Company of the United States
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Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Meriden Silver Plate

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Silver Plate

Antique Aesthetic Movement 7 Piece Silver Plated Tea Set with Floral Decoration
By Meriden Silver Plate Co.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique silver plated tea set was made by the Meridian Company of the United States in
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Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Meriden Silver Plate

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Silver Plate

American Aesthetic Movement Silver Plated Tea Set By Meriden B Company
By Meriden Britannia Company
Located in Norwich, GB
American Aesthetic Movement silver plated tea set by Meriden B Company. Circa 1880. This joyful
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Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Meriden Silver Plate

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Silver Plate

Silver Plated Covered Tureen with Deer and Ram Motif, circa 1885, Meriden
By Meriden Britannia Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
Very unusual western Americana theme silver plated covered tureen, consisting of four feet of cast
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1880s American Victorian Antique Meriden Silver Plate

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Silver Plate

Europe and USA Collection 5 Tea Baby Spoons Marked Sterling Silver Plate Spoons
By T R Sterling, Meriden Silver Plate Co., Oneida
Located in Miami, FL
United States. All Spoons are marked and four are Silver Plate and one is Silver, marked Sterling. Set is
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Meriden Silver Plate

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Metal, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Art Deco International Sterling 1925 Minuet Vegetable Large Bowl in 925 Sterling
By International Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Britannia Company, Meriden Silver Plate Co., Middletown Plate Company, C. Rogers & Brother, Simpson, Hall
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1920s North American Art Deco Antique Meriden Silver Plate

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Silver, Sterling Silver

19th Century Meriden Wilcox Gilt Silver Plate Humidor with Bronze Hunting Dogs
By Wilcox Silver Plate Co.
Located in Haarlem, NL
by a small middle compartment. Made by Wilcox Silver Plate Company Meriden Connecticut. It is
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Late 19th Century American Antique Meriden Silver Plate

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Metal, Bronze

Antique Meriden Co Victorian Silver Plated Covered Butter Butler Butter Dish
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Meriden Co Victorian Silver Plated Covered Butter Butler Butter Dish. Item features "C
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Meriden Silver Plate

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Silver Plate

Pair of Passant Lions with Hot Air Balloon, Silver Plate Epergne, Meriden
By Meriden Britannia Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
Highly unusual, seemingly to be, one of a kind silver plate epergne by Meriden Britannia Company of
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1870s American Victorian Antique Meriden Silver Plate

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Silver Plate

Victorian Aesthetic Silverplate Napkin Ring
By Meriden Silver Plate Co.
Located in Riverdale, NY
Victorian Aesthetic Silverplate Napkin Ring by Meriden Co. Charming details include Japonesque fan
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1870s American Victorian Antique Meriden Silver Plate

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Silver Plate

Antique, 1919, Meriden Britannia Company Silverplated Urn
Located in Phoenix, AZ
This wonderful piece was made by the Merida Brittania Company in 1919. It measures about 10.5" high and 16" in diameter at the widest part. The piece has no visible damages. The lid...
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Early 20th Century American Antique Meriden Silver Plate

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Silver Plate

Pair of Antique Meriden B. Co. Silver Plated Balustrade Candlesticks C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair of Antique Meriden B. Co. Silver Plated Balustrade Candlesticks with Embossed Foliate Elements
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Late 19th Century Antique Meriden Silver Plate

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Silver Plate

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Late Victorian Period Silverplate Centerpiece
By Meriden Silver Plate Co.
Located in Middleburg, VA
A beautiful, highly decorative, silverplate two-part centerpiece featuring an overall rococo design, applied scrolling border to top insert and filigreed base with beaded rim. Very ...
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Early 20th Century Antique Meriden Silver Plate

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Silver Plate

Victorian Aesthetic Silver Plate Tea Set & Tray, circa 1878, Antique Meridan B.
By Meriden Britannia Company
Located in Newtown, CT
Antique Victorian Aesthetic period silver plate tea or coffee service with tray, circa 1878
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1870s American Aesthetic Movement Antique Meriden Silver Plate

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Silver Plate

Meriden Silver Plate Company Art Deco Tea Set
By Meriden Silver Plate Co.
Located in San Mateo, CA
Silver plate and bakelite Art Deco tea set by Meriden. This set has dramatic fluted sides with
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Meriden Silver Plate

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Silver Plate

Antique American Silver Plated Fruit Basket The Meriden Silver Plate Co. 1904
Located in London, GB
. The tray has the stamp of the highly sought after silversmiths, The Meriden Silver Plate Co., USA
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Meriden Silver Plate

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Silver Plate

Meriden S. P. Art Deco Martini Shaker with Golfers
By Meriden Silver Plate Co.
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This extremely rare and sought after martini pitcher is from the Meriden Silver Plate Company. It
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Early 20th Century American Antique Meriden Silver Plate

Amusing American Victorian Quadruple Plate Nut Bowl
By Meriden Silver Plate Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
An American Victorian silver plated nut bowl by Meriden Silver Plate Co. depicting a cast squirrel
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Meriden Silver Plate

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Silver Plate

Art Nouveau Silver Plated Cooler / Ice Bucket
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Art Nouveau Meriden silver plated wine cooler/ice bucket with side handles and exterior design
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Early 1900s North American Antique Meriden Silver Plate

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Silver Plate

Antique Meriden Wilcox Silverplate Co Silver Plated Victorian Lidded Soup Tureen
By Meriden Silver Plate Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Meriden Wilcox Silverplate Co Silver Plated Victorian Lidded Soup Tureen. Item features "B
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19th Century Victorian Antique Meriden Silver Plate

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Silver Plate

Hunting Dog Humidor for Cigars Meriden and Company Silver Plate with Makers Mark
By Meriden Silver Plate Co.
Located in Manhasset, NY
(American (Connecticut), founded 1808). A quadruple silver plated humidor of rectangular form having two
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Meriden Silver Plate

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Silver Plate

19th c. Meriden Brittania Silver Plate Tray c.1860-1900
By Meriden Britannia Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT 19th century large Aesthetic Movement silver plate tray with handles. Marked "Meriden B
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Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Meriden Silver Plate

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Silver Plate

1842 Silver Plated Cake Plate by the Meriden Britannia Company with Foliage
By Meriden Britannia Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
A silver plated cake plate from the mid-19th century by the Meriden Britannia Company. Charming us
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Meriden Silver Plate

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Silver Plate

Ornate 19th Century Style of Meriden Quadruple Plate Silver Etched Samovar
By Meriden Britannia Company
Located in Miami Beach, FL
"Quadruple Plate," silver-lined interior, four layers of plating exterior. Hoof legs, lions heads, urn-style
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19th Century American Antique Meriden Silver Plate

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Silver Plate

Art Deco Sterling Silver Pitcher
By Meriden Silver Plate Co.
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco, Sterling Silver pitcher, Meriden Silver Co., Ct. Ca. 1920's. @9"high x @7" wide (handle
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Early 20th Century Antique Meriden Silver Plate

Important Canadian Adam Buck Large Sterling Silver Presentation Serving Tray
By Meriden Silver Plate Co.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This very large and substantial sterling silver serving tray was made by Meridian Silver Company of
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Early 20th Century North American Rococo Revival Antique Meriden Silver Plate

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Sterling Silver

Early Hammered Surface Shaker
By Meriden Silver Plate Co.
Located in Wilton, CT
An outstanding S.P. cocktail Shaker patented 1927 by the Meriden S.P. Co., CT. Very well made with
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Early 20th Century American Antique Meriden Silver Plate

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Silver Plate

Early Hammered Surface Shaker
Early Hammered Surface Shaker
H 10 in W 7.5 in D 4.75 in
Aesthetic Movement Nut Bowl With Naturalistic Details
By Meriden Silver Plate Co.
Located in New York, NY
Whimsical plated Victorian nut bowl in the form of an inverted acorn cap features multiple
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19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Meriden Silver Plate

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Silver Plate

Large Edwardian Period Sheffield Silver Plate, Mounted Wood Gallery Tray
By Wilcox Silver Plate Co.
Located in New York, NY
Silver Plate Company, Meriden Connecticut, Ca. 1915. Measures 20 inches wide x 13 inches deep (at deepest
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1910s American Edwardian Antique Meriden Silver Plate

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Sheffield Plate

Shenecossett Golf Club Antique Silver Trophy, 1900
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This two-handled trophy was made by Meriden Silver Plate Company, also called Meriden Britannia
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Early 1900s American Antique Meriden Silver Plate

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Silver

19THC QUADRIPLE SILVER PLATED 3 PIECE SET/MERIDEN SILVER CO.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC QUADRIPLE SILVER PLATED / THREE PIECE TEA SET,SIGNED MERIDEN SILVER CO./PRISTINE CONDITION
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19th Century American Antique Meriden Silver Plate

Sterling Plate
By Meriden Britannia Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Look at the beautiful pierced work on these sterling plate; truly exceptional. It stands on a
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1910s American Antique Meriden Silver Plate

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Plate
Sterling Plate
H 2 in Dm 9.5 in
Antique American "Meriden Silver Company, " Tilting Water Pitcher w/ Cup, c. 1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique American "Meriden Silver Company," Quadruple Plate Tilting Water Pitcher with Cup, Circa
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Late 19th Century American Antique Meriden Silver Plate

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Silver Plate

Antique American Brilliant Period Hand-Cut Crystal Champagne or Lemonade Pitcher
By Meriden Cut Glass Company, Wilcox Silver Plate Co.
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
marks for the Wilcox Silver Co (Meriden, CT) predecessor to the International Silver Co. Cut-glass
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Early 20th Century American Antique Meriden Silver Plate

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

Hand-Hammered and Engraved Tea Set
By Meriden Britannia Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand-hammered and engraved tea set by Meriden Britannia Company, founded in 1852, acquired the
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Late 19th Century American American Colonial Antique Meriden Silver Plate

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Silver Plate

Hand-Hammered and Engraved Tea Set
Hand-Hammered and Engraved Tea Set
H 11 in W 28 in D 20 in
Meriden Silver Plate Co. Inkwell Featuring Boston Terrier with Glass Eyes
By Meriden Silver Plate Co.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Meriden Silver Plate Co. inkwell featuring Boston terrier with glass eyes.
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19th Century American Antique Meriden Silver Plate

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Silver Plate

Antique Meriden Silver Plated Cruet Set
By Meriden Silver Plate Co.
Located in Asheville, NC
This charming Victorian silver plated cruet set was made by the Meriden Britannia Company between
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19th Century Antique Meriden Silver Plate

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Crystal

Antique Victorian Silver Plate Wishbone Standing Napkin Ring Place Holder
By Meriden Silver Plate Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
on a scrolled and ornate base. Dating from 1890-1910. Marked “Meriden Silver Plate.” Light
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Meriden Silver Plate

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Silver Plate

Ice Bucket (with Western Theme) by Meriden B. Company. Circa 1880's
By Meriden Silver Plate Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
. Co. quadruple plate III USA". (see images). Obviously manufactured by the Meriden Silver Plate
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1880s American Antique Meriden Silver Plate

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Silver Plate

"Cat with a Ball of Yarn" Silver Plate Victorian Napkin Ring, American
By Meriden Silver Plate Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
Meriden Silver Plate Co. manufacture; Meriden, Connecticut, circa 1885. The company was founded by Charles
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1880s American Victorian Antique Meriden Silver Plate

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Silver Plate

Meriden 'Dog and Cat' Silverplated Figural Napkin Ring
By Meriden Silver Plate Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. Marked on the bottom with "Meriden CT quadruple plate," this napkin ring is a documented and illustrated
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Late 19th Century American High Victorian Antique Meriden Silver Plate

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Silver Plate

Set of Six Matching Meriden Figural Twin Dove Napkin Rings
By Meriden Silver Plate Co.
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Set of six matching Meriden figural twin dove napkin rings, #146. Meriden, Connecticut, circa 1880
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Meriden Silver Plate

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Silver Plate

Meridan Silver Plated 1918 Bowling League Trophy
By Meriden Silver Plate Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Meridan silver plated 1918 bowling league trophy.
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Early 20th Century American Antique Meriden Silver Plate

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Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Scrolled Silver Plate Boy Carrying a Standing Napkin Ring
By Meriden Silver Plate Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An antique Victorian era silver plate standing napkin ring, place holder showing a young boy
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Meriden Silver Plate

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Silver Plate

Peacock Theme Victorian Silver Plated Napkin Ring Meriden Britannia Co.
By Meriden Britannia Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
Birds of all types were a common theme for Victorian silver plated napkin rings. Of American
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1890s American Victorian Antique Meriden Silver Plate

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Silver Plate

Sterling Silver-Mounted Inlaid Wood Gallery Tray
By Meriden Silver Plate Co.
Located in New York, NY
Sterling silver-mounted, inlaid wood gallery tray, Meriden Silver Co., Ct., circa 1915. Has glass
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Early 20th Century Antique Meriden Silver Plate

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Sterling Silver

American Five-Piece Silver Plate Tea Service with Tray, Late 19th Century
By Wilcox Silver Plate Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
: "Wilcox Silver Plate Co. Meriden, Conn. 5051 Gilt". Tray 25" wide x 14 1/2" deep x 1 3/4" high (has
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Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Meriden Silver Plate

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Silver Plate

Meriden B. Victorian Silver Plate Small Ornate Dessert Stand Serving Pedestal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Meriden B. Co Victorian silver plate small ornate 5" dessert stand serving pedestal. Item features
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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Meriden Silver Plate

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Silver Plate

"Long Tailed Bird" Silver Plate Victorian Napkin Ring American, circa 1885
By Meriden Britannia Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
The "Long Tailed Bird" silver plated napkin ring is typical of those rings popular during the
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1880s American Victorian Antique Meriden Silver Plate

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Silver Plate

Horse Drawn Silver Plated Figural Napkin Ring on Wheels. American, circa 1885
By Meriden Britannia Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
in the long line of highly desirable animal themed silver plated Victorian napkin rings. The marking
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1880s American Victorian Antique Meriden Silver Plate

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Silver

19th Century Meridan Britannia Silverplated Epergne or Centerpiece
By Meriden Britannia Company
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Beautiful set featuring a stylistic floral and foliate design. The sides rest on hooks and detach from the centerpiece and each one features an etched cut crystal tulip in the middle.
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19th Century Victorian Antique Meriden Silver Plate

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Crystal, Silver Plate

Sailor's Hornpipe, First Prize, 1886 Inscribed Antique Chalice Trophy
By Meriden Britannia Company
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
A terrific conversation piece Likely to be silver plate, Meriden Britannia Company specialised in
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1880s English Art Nouveau Antique Meriden Silver Plate

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Metal

Massive Aesthetic Meriden Silverplate Pair of Five Light Candelabra
By Meriden Silver Plate Co.
Located in New York, NY
Being offered is a circa 1885 pair of monumental candelabra by Meriden Silver Plate Co. of Meriden
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19th Century American Antique Meriden Silver Plate

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Silver Plate

Grand Victorian-Era Silver-Plated Tray
By Meriden Silver Plate Co.
Located in Middleburg, VA
A grand, very large Victorian-era silver-plated tray, circa 1890, by the Meridan company
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19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Meriden Silver Plate

Victorian Quadruple Plate Card Receiver
By Meriden Silver Plate Co.
Located in Brambleton, VA
A rare and beautifully designed Victorian quadruple plate card receiver by Meriden Co.
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Early 20th Century American Antique Meriden Silver Plate

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Silver

Victorian Quadruple Plate Card Receiver
Victorian Quadruple Plate Card Receiver
H 2.25 in W 6.25 in D 6 in
1920's Golfing Themed Cocktail Set by Meriden International Silver Co.
By International Silver
Located in North Hollywood, CA
top is in two sections, for filling, straining, and pouring. The silver plating shows wear, and there
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Meriden Silver Plate

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Metal

Incredible & Large Meriden Britannia Silverplate Centerpiece Bowl 1910
By Meriden Silver Plate Co.
Located in New York, NY
Being offered is a fine and large circa 1910 silverplate bowl by Meriden Britannia, of Hamilton
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Early 20th Century American Antique Meriden Silver Plate

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Silver Plate

Ile de France Art Deco Meriden International Silver Cocktail Set with Eight Cups
By International Silver, Meriden Silver Plate Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Primo quality thick silver plate and amboyna / Macassar wood beverage set. circa 1927 patented
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Meriden Silver Plate

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Amboyna

Ultra Charming Silver Nut Bowl by Meriden B. Company
By Meriden Britannia Company
Located in North Hollywood, CA
sits atop a veined lily pad base, with a sensual pair of flowers decorating the edges. The silver plate
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Meriden Silver Plate

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Silver Plate

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Antique Silver Plated Water or Lemonade Tipping Pot Set with Glass and Stand
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique silver plated tipping water or lemonade set was made by the Toronto Silver Plate Company in circa 1890 in the period Victorian style. This silver plated set consists of ...
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Late 19th Century North American High Victorian Antique Meriden Silver Plate

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Metal

Antique Silver Plated & Engraved Tipping Ice Water Set or Lemonade Stand
By Simpson
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique and silver plated tipping ice water or lemonade stand was made by Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co. in approximately 1900 in the period Edwardian style. The set is composed of...
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Meriden Silver Plate

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Silver Plate

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Antique Meriden Silver Plate For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique meriden silver plate available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver and silver plate, every antique meriden silver plate was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an antique meriden silver plate — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique meriden silver plate made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique meriden silver plate over the years, but those crafted by Meriden Britannia Company, Wilcox Silver Plate Co. and Meriden Cut Glass Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Meriden Silver Plate?

Prices for an antique meriden silver plate can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $90 and can go as high as $12,995, while the average can fetch as much as $1,250.

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 Meriden Silver Plate
  • 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
    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 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 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 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.

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