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A Very Fine Half Plate Camera on Oak Tripod by Benetfink & Co. London
A Very Fine Half Plate Camera on Oak Tripod by Benetfink & Co. London

A Very Fine Half Plate Camera on Oak Tripod by Benetfink & Co. London

By Benetfink & Co.

Located in Dublin, IE

A very fine well figured mahogany double racked focus half plate camera with beautifully cast brass

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Early 1900s English Antique Plate Cameras

Materials

Brass

Rare Early 8x10 Double Bellows Double Exposure Camera
Rare Early 8x10 Double Bellows Double Exposure Camera

Rare Early 8x10 Double Bellows Double Exposure Camera

Located in Peekskill, NY

When have you ever seen one of these? This is a first for me. This very unique camera came out of

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Plate Cameras

Materials

Aluminum

Antique Box Field Camera and Tripod, English, Accessories, Ornamental, Victorian
Antique Box Field Camera and Tripod, English, Accessories, Ornamental, Victorian

Antique Box Field Camera and Tripod, English, Accessories, Ornamental, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique Field Camera and tripod. An English, mahogany and brass plate camera with

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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Plate Cameras

Materials

Brass

ICA Volta 125 Camera Folding Bed Camera For 9x12cm Plates With Ica Periskop
ICA Volta 125 Camera Folding Bed Camera For 9x12cm Plates With Ica Periskop

ICA Volta 125 Camera Folding Bed Camera For 9x12cm Plates With Ica Periskop

Located in Reading, Berkshire

ICA Volta 125 Camera Folding Bed Camera For 9x12cm Plates With Ica Periskop "Alpha" F11 Fixed Lens

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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Plate Cameras

Materials

Leather

Antique Pocket Poco by the Rochester Optical Co. Folding Camera c.1903
Antique Pocket Poco by the Rochester Optical Co. Folding Camera c.1903

Antique Pocket Poco by the Rochester Optical Co. Folding Camera c.1903

Located in San Francisco, CA

1893 to 1905. Designed as a small compact camera, the camera took 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 (quarter plate) size

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Plate Cameras

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Capturing Light: Photographic Innovations of the Late 19th Century, 1897
Capturing Light: Photographic Innovations of the Late 19th Century, 1897

Capturing Light: Photographic Innovations of the Late 19th Century, 1897

$211Sale Price|20% Off

H 8.55 in W 10.87 in D 0.02 in

Capturing Light: Photographic Innovations of the Late 19th Century, 1897

Located in Langweer, NL

folding cameras, box cameras, and plate cameras, reflecting the technological diversity of the time. 3

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Late 19th Century Antique Plate Cameras

Materials

Paper

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Andre Debrie, Circa 1923 Sept Model 35mm Cinema Camera on Tripod. As Sculpture.
Andre Debrie, Circa 1923 Sept Model 35mm Cinema Camera on Tripod. As Sculpture.

Andre Debrie, Circa 1923 Sept Model 35mm Cinema Camera on Tripod. As Sculpture.

Located in Dallas, TX

. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Submitted for your approval, a wonderful, circa 1923 French Made camera that offered seven ways to make

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Plate Cameras

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Antique McKellen's Field Camera, English, Carry Case, Photography, Victorian
Antique McKellen's Field Camera, English, Carry Case, Photography, Victorian

Antique McKellen's Field Camera, English, Carry Case, Photography, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique McKellen's patent Field Camera. An English, mahogany and brass plate camera

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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Plate Cameras

Materials

Brass

Edwardian Camera on Tripod Stand
Edwardian Camera on Tripod Stand

Edwardian Camera on Tripod Stand

By John Sanderson

Located in Altrincham, GB

Edwardian Sanderson Ensign half plate camera, on hickory tripod stand, circa 1910 - 24" diam x 65"h

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Plate Cameras

Materials

Leather, Hickory

Antique "Jiffy Kodak Six-16" Folding Camera, circa 1933
Antique "Jiffy Kodak Six-16" Folding Camera, circa 1933

Antique "Jiffy Kodak Six-16" Folding Camera, circa 1933

By Eastman Kodak

Located in San Francisco, CA

plate . The body of camera is wrapped in leatherette and it folds smoothly closed to 1.5 inches. This

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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Plate Cameras

Materials

Chrome

Functionalism Chromed Shelf, circa 1920
Functionalism Chromed Shelf, circa 1920

Functionalism Chromed Shelf, circa 1920

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H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 19.3 in

Functionalism Chromed Shelf, circa 1920

Located in Praha, CZ

camera. Chrome plated brass. Slabs of solid oak wood.

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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Antique Plate Cameras

Materials

Brass, Chrome

A Very Rare Late 19th Century Sanderson Plate Camera
A Very Rare Late 19th Century Sanderson Plate Camera

A Very Rare Late 19th Century Sanderson Plate Camera

Located in Dublin, IE

A very rare late 19th Century Sanderson well figured mahogany plate camera with well cast brass

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Late 19th Century English Antique Plate Cameras

Materials

Brass

Antique Quarter Plate Film Holders, English, Photographic Slide, Victorian, 1900
Antique Quarter Plate Film Holders, English, Photographic Slide, Victorian, 1900

Antique Quarter Plate Film Holders, English, Photographic Slide, Victorian, 1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

interest - compatible plate camera unknown This is a charming set of antique quarter plate film holders

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Late 19th Century British Antique Plate Cameras

Materials

Wood

Voigtländer Bessa RF Folding  120 Roll Film Camera With Copmur Rapid Shutter
Voigtländer Bessa RF Folding  120 Roll Film Camera With Copmur Rapid Shutter

Voigtländer Bessa RF Folding 120 Roll Film Camera With Copmur Rapid Shutter

Located in Reading, Berkshire

socket. Tripod Socket 3/8 in. on bottom plate and on camera door. Folding Bed Bellows Camera

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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Plate Cameras

Materials

Steel

THE FERRY BOAT
THE FERRY BOAT

Alfred StieglitzTHE FERRY BOAT, 1911

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H 8.75 in W 6.375 in

THE FERRY BOAT

By Alfred Stieglitz

Located in Santa Monica, CA

ALFRED STIEGLITZ (1864 – 1946) THE FERRY BOAT, 1911 Photogravure, plate 5 from

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1910s American Modern Antique Plate Cameras

Materials

Photogravure

Victorian 1/4 Plate Camera on Old Tripod
Victorian 1/4 Plate Camera on Old Tripod

Victorian 1/4 Plate Camera on Old Tripod

Located in Port Chester, NY

Victorian 1/4 plate camera from England on a wooden tripod. An excellent gift for a photography

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19th Century English Antique Plate Cameras

Materials

Brass

Cathedral in Aguas Calientes, Mexico

Cathedral in Aguas Calientes, Mexico

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H 16.75 in W 21.13 in

Cathedral in Aguas Calientes, Mexico

By William Henry Jackson

Located in New York, NY

. Jackson worked in multiple camera and plate sizes, under conditions that were often incredibly difficult

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19th Century Antique Plate Cameras

Cathedral in Aguas Calientes, Mexico

Cathedral in Aguas Calientes, Mexico

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H 16.63 in W 21.13 in

Cathedral in Aguas Calientes, Mexico

By William Henry Jackson

Located in New York, NY

. Jackson worked in multiple camera and plate sizes, under conditions that were often incredibly difficult

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19th Century Antique Plate Cameras

Joseff Of Hollywood Bee Earrings

Joseff Of Hollywood Bee Earrings

Located in Topanga, CA

screen. His designs were matt or antiqued gold-plated, to cut down on camera reflections.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Plate Cameras

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Midcentury Classical Wall Art
Midcentury Classical Wall Art

Midcentury Classical Wall Art

Unavailable|$800

H 7.75 in W 31.75 in D 2 in

Midcentury Classical Wall Art

Located in Asheville, NC

Midcentury, unusual wall art, hand-painted and colored grisaille architectural and classical scenes on the back of glass (églomisé) with black and gold frame and brass hanging rings.

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1960s Unknown Neoclassical Revival Antique Plate Cameras

"Life Undersea", Rare Art Deco Plate w/ Fish and Starfish by Winter for Cowan
"Life Undersea", Rare Art Deco Plate w/ Fish and Starfish by Winter for Cowan

"Life Undersea", Rare Art Deco Plate w/ Fish and Starfish by Winter for Cowan

By Cowan Pottery, Thelma Frazier Winter

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A rare survivor from a fleeting moment in Cowan Pottery's history, before it closed at the onset of the Great Depression, this plate designed by Thelma Frazier Winter depicts a riot ...

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Plate Cameras

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Hindu Bronze Krishna Sculpture, Hand-Crafted Folk Art, India
Antique Hindu Bronze Krishna Sculpture, Hand-Crafted Folk Art, India

Antique Hindu Bronze Krishna Sculpture, Hand-Crafted Folk Art, India

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Hindu bronze sculpture of Krishna playing the flute. Circa late 19th century Exquisite lost wax bronze statue figurine depicting Lord Krishna Venugopala playing the flute. Kr...

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Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Antique Plate Cameras

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Meiji Era Wireless Cloisonne Pink Crane Enamel Vase
Japanese Meiji Era Wireless Cloisonne Pink Crane Enamel Vase

Japanese Meiji Era Wireless Cloisonne Pink Crane Enamel Vase

$2,275Sale Price|35% Off

H 7.5 in Dm 6 in

Japanese Meiji Era Wireless Cloisonne Pink Crane Enamel Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese copper vase with wireless cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji era, before 1912. Round shape with pronounced base. The piece is decorated with a stork or crane bir...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Plate Cameras

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Vintage Model E-53X Radio by Canadian General Electric
Vintage Model E-53X Radio by Canadian General Electric

Vintage Model E-53X Radio by Canadian General Electric

Located in Dekalb, IL

c. 1930s; Canadian General Electric Co. Ltd. - Toronto, ON Simple and traditional tabletop radio with Art Deco embellishments. • Model Type: Tabletop broadcast receiver • Main Circ...

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1930s Antique Plate Cameras

Materials

Wood

Antique Art Deco Bakelite Hotel Dictophone Desk Phone c.1930
Antique Art Deco Bakelite Hotel Dictophone Desk Phone c.1930

Antique Art Deco Bakelite Hotel Dictophone Desk Phone c.1930

$125Sale Price|52% Off

H 5.75 in W 9.5 in D 5 in

Antique Art Deco Bakelite Hotel Dictophone Desk Phone c.1930

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An Art Deco Bakelite hotel desk telephone with push bottom and lever used to only to answer and not call. Inscribed "Dictophone" and company logo. Original label underneath, f...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Plate Cameras

Materials

Metal

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Vase Signed
Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Vase Signed

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Vase Signed

Located in Long Island City, NY

A fine quality Japanese vase from the time of Emperor Meiji, 1868 to 1912. Of a baluster form with slightly lobed shoulders, the body is adorned with a finely detailed shaded cloison...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Plate Cameras

Materials

Metal

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Counterbalance Desk Lamp
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Counterbalance Desk Lamp

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Counterbalance Desk Lamp

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze counterbalance desk lamp or table lamp By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside of base) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Gi...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Plate Cameras

Materials

Bronze

Superb Pair Antique Opera Glasses c.1910
Superb Pair Antique Opera Glasses c.1910

Superb Pair Antique Opera Glasses c.1910

Located in Bath, GB

A truly stunning pair of French Opera glasses made from polished brass and clad with shell. This pair comes with a telescopic lorgnette handle and folds away nicely when not if use....

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1910s French Edwardian Antique Plate Cameras

Materials

Brass

Vintage Model 6S632 Radio by Zenith
Vintage Model 6S632 Radio by Zenith

Vintage Model 6S632 Radio by Zenith

$2,000

H 10 in W 19.5 in D 12 in

Vintage Model 6S632 Radio by Zenith

By Zenith

Located in Dekalb, IL

c. 1940s; Zenith Radio Corp. - Chicago, IL Streamline Moderne-inspired tabletop radio. Features robust tone control and local radio pushbuttons. • Model Type: Tabletop broadcast re...

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Mid-20th Century American Streamlined Moderne Antique Plate Cameras

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Wood

Early 1900s ART NOUVEAU Urn Vase with Gold Gilt Handle
Early 1900s ART NOUVEAU Urn Vase with Gold Gilt Handle

Early 1900s ART NOUVEAU Urn Vase with Gold Gilt Handle

By Hermann Ohme

Located in Skien, NO

A truly one-of-a-kind stunning antique porcelain urn vase/jar, featuring a beautiful 24k gold gilt handle. Marked with the SILESIA porcelain mark (in use from 1900-1920), this piec...

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Early 20th Century Polish Art Nouveau Antique Plate Cameras

Materials

Porcelain

Japan Large  Antique Bronze Seated Kanon Beautiful Face
Japan Large  Antique Bronze Seated Kanon Beautiful Face

Japan Large Antique Bronze Seated Kanon Beautiful Face

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan, a large 49" tall antique early 20th century elegant cast bronze seated Kanon Maitreya, Guan Yin in a pensive pose. This example is the oldest and largest version of this bro...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Plate Cameras

Materials

Bronze

Space Mission Pinball Arcade Game, 1976 USA
Space Mission Pinball Arcade Game, 1976 USA

Space Mission Pinball Arcade Game, 1976 USA

$4,800

H 70.56 in W 30.25 in D 52.5 in

Space Mission Pinball Arcade Game, 1976 USA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage 'SPACE MISSION' pinball machine from 1976. 4 players can play. Made by Williams Electronics. In excellent working condition, recently restored. Great visuals and sounds. Extr...

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1970s American Antique Plate Cameras

Materials

Metal

ZEISS Ikon Novar-Anastigmat 45mm F3.5 Film Camera 1950s
ZEISS Ikon Novar-Anastigmat 45mm F3.5 Film Camera 1950s

ZEISS Ikon Novar-Anastigmat 45mm F3.5 Film Camera 1950s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Zeiss Ikon Contina Camera with Novar-Anastigmat 45mm F3.5 Prontor SVS. Zeiss Ikon Contina 35mm RF style camera with a 45mm f/3.5 Novar-Anastigmat prime lens. Cosmetically in great co...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Plate Cameras

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Metal

Antique 19th Century French Chateau Oak Paneled Salon Room "Boiserie" circa 1865
Antique 19th Century French Chateau Oak Paneled Salon Room "Boiserie" circa 1865

Antique 19th Century French Chateau Oak Paneled Salon Room "Boiserie" circa 1865

Located in New Orleans, LA

A complete boiseries from the French country estate: "Chateau de Quatres Barbes." The antique 19th century French Louis XVI style grand oak paneled salon room or "boiseries" from the...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Plate Cameras

Materials

Marble

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

$62,560Sale Price|20% Off

H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...

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19th Century Italian Antique Plate Cameras

Materials

Glass, Walnut

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Antique Plate Cameras For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique plate cameras is available on 1stDibs. Finding the ideal modern, Old Masters or contemporary examples of these works for your living room, whether you’re looking for small- or large-size pieces, is no easy task — start by shopping our selection today. These items have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Adding a colorful piece of art to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — see the antique plate cameras on 1stDibs that include elements of gray, beige, black, gold and more. Many versions of these artworks are appealing in their rich colors and composition, but John James Audubon, Georges Maroniez, Henry Fuseli, Edwin Hale Lincoln and Eugene Atget produced especially popular works that are worth a look. Frequently made by artists working in paint, lithograph and watercolor, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much are Antique Plate Cameras?

The average selling price for antique plate cameras we offer is $1,500, while they’re typically $75 on the low end and $22,500 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique Plate Cameras
  • 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 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 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 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.