What is antique silver plating?

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.

What is an antique silver plate?

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.

Is antique silver plate valuable?

While antique silver plate can be worth something, it is not usually as valuable compared with contemporary pieces or similar sterling silver antiques.

Does antique silver plate have any value?

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.

Is antique silver plate worth anything?

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.

Is silver-plated antique silverware worth anything?

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.

Antique Portuguese Plates

Ceramic Lobster Plate

Trompe L Oeil Plate

Mussel Shell

Majolica Portugal

Portuguese Palissy Ware

Palissy Plates

Mafra Palissy

Majolica Portuguese Pottery

Antique Portuguese Majolica plates, owned by fashion legend André Leon Talley

$1,500

H 10 in W 9.5 in D 2 in

Antique Portuguese Majolica plates, owned by fashion legend André Leon Talley

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Set of antique Portuguese Majolica leaf plates, owned by legendary fashion icon André Leon Talley

Category

Early 20th Century Portuguese Dinner Plates

Materials

Clay

Antique Portuguese majolica palsy ware lobster wall plate

$636

H 1.19 in Dm 9.06 in

Antique Portuguese majolica palsy ware lobster wall plate

Located in Ipswich, GB

Antique Portuguese majolica palsy ware lobster wall plate featuring a large lobster on a green

Category

Early 20th Century Portuguese Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Portuguese Palissy-Ware Pottery Lobster Seafood Plate, Circa 1950.

$945

H 3 in Dm 13 in

Antique Portuguese Palissy-Ware Pottery Lobster Seafood Plate, Circa 1950.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique Portuguese Palissy-Ware Pottery Lobster Seafood Plate, Circa 1950.

Category

Mid-20th Century Portuguese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Seven Antique Portuguese Palissy Ware Majolica Wall Plates Priced Individually

$2,350 / item

H 9.5 in W 9.5 in D 3.5 in

Seven Antique Portuguese Palissy Ware Majolica Wall Plates Priced Individually

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Lofty group of seven 19th century Portuguese majolica palissy ware wall plaques or plates

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Victorian Pottery

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Portuguese Cunha Palissy Scalloped Rim Plate With Crabs And Shells

$2,250

H 3 in W 9.25 in D 9.25 in

Antique Portuguese Cunha Palissy Scalloped Rim Plate With Crabs And Shells

Located in Dallas, TX

Rare antique Portuguese Cunha Palissy plate featuring a scalloped rim and richly molded decoration

Category

Antique 1890s Portuguese Ceramics

Materials

Majolica

Antique Portuguese Pottery Palissy Style Majolica Lobster Wall Dish Plate, 1900

$625

H 2.25 in Dm 9 in

Antique Portuguese Pottery Palissy Style Majolica Lobster Wall Dish Plate, 1900

By Bernard Palissy

Located in Portland, OR

A good antique Palissy Ware style Portuguese majolica wall plate, circa 1900. The plate decorated

Category

Early 20th Century Portuguese Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Antique silver plate decorated and inlaid with 4 Portuguese coins Ø 19cm

$1,157

H 0.6 in Dm 7.49 in

Antique silver plate decorated and inlaid with 4 Portuguese coins Ø 19cm

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Antique decorative plate dish Portugal, 20th century Unmarked. Round, flat plate with engraved

Category

20th Century Portuguese Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver

Portuguese Vintage Set of 46 Cabbage Plates in Three Sizes

$1,865 / set

H 1.25 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in

Portuguese Vintage Set of 46 Cabbage Plates in Three Sizes

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A fantastic and extensive set of Portuguese-made green cabbageware plates in three sizes for casual

Category

20th Century Portuguese Other Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Antique Silver Filigree Model Ship with Enamel Crosses, Portuguese, 20th

$1,643 / item

H 3.94 in W 3.94 in D 3.55 in

Antique Silver Filigree Model Ship with Enamel Crosses, Portuguese, 20th

Located in Wembley, GB

Antique Silver Filigree Model Ship with Enamel Crosses, Portuguese, Early 20th Century Silver

Category

Antique Early 1900s Portuguese Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver Leaf

Recent Sales

Antique Portuguese Palissy Ware Large Vine Leaf Plate, Majolica, Caldas Portugal

Unavailable

H 8 in W 7 in D 2.5 in

Antique Portuguese Palissy Ware Large Vine Leaf Plate, Majolica, Caldas Portugal

Located in Boston, MA

Antique Portuguese Palissy Ware Large Vine Leaf Plate, Majolica, Caldas Portugal, Barbotine

Category

20th Century Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Palissy Ware Style Portuguese Mafra Majolica Pottery with Lizards and Bugs

Sold

H 8 in W 8 in D 2 in

Palissy Ware Style Portuguese Mafra Majolica Pottery with Lizards and Bugs

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Striking antique Portuguese plate handcrafted in terra cotta or pottery in an eccentric three

Category

20th Century Portuguese Victorian Pottery

Materials

Pottery, Terracotta

Antique Portuguese majolica palsy ware crab wall plate

Sold

H 1.58 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in

Antique Portuguese majolica palsy ware crab wall plate

Located in Ipswich, GB

Antique Portuguese majolica palsy ware crab wall plate featuring a large crab on a green plate with

Category

20th Century Portuguese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Majolica

Antique Portuguese Palissy-Ware Pottery Porcelain Lobster Seafood Plate Ca. 1920

Sold

H 3 in Dm 13 in

Antique Portuguese Palissy-Ware Pottery Porcelain Lobster Seafood Plate Ca. 1920

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique Portuguese Palissy-Ware Pottery Porcelain Lobster seafood plate, Circa 1920's.

Category

Vintage 1920s Portuguese Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Majolica Pottery Palissy Ware Lobster 12" Plate Casadinho Portugal 1900

Sold

H 2.5 in W 12 in D 12 in

Antique Majolica Pottery Palissy Ware Lobster 12" Plate Casadinho Portugal 1900

By Bernard Palissy

Located in Portland, OR

A large antique Bernard Palissy style majolica pottery lobster charger plate, by "Joaquim G. Roque

Category

Antique Early 1900s Portuguese Folk Art Mounted Objects

Materials

Majolica, Pottery

Pair of Vintage Portuguese Bordallo Pinheiro Decorative Cabbage Wall Platters

Sold

H 1 in Dm 9.25 in

Pair of Vintage Portuguese Bordallo Pinheiro Decorative Cabbage Wall Platters

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a wall or a shelf with this pair of antique wall plates. Crafted in portugal by Bordallo

Category

Mid-20th Century Portuguese Ceramics

Materials

Majolica

Palissy Style Majolica Trompe-l'oeil Spider Crab Plate

Sold

Dm 13 in

Palissy Style Majolica Trompe-l'oeil Spider Crab Plate

Located in Birmingham, AL

Palissy style majolica spider crab plate. Portuguese trompe-l'oeil platter features a spider crab

Category

Early 20th Century Portuguese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Palissy Style Majolica Trompe-l'oeil Homard Lobster Plate

Sold

Dm 13 in

Palissy Style Majolica Trompe-l'oeil Homard Lobster Plate

Located in Birmingham, AL

Palissy style majolica homard lobster plate. Portuguese trompe-l'oeil platter features a bright red

Category

Early 20th Century Portuguese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Palissy Style Majolica Trompe-l'oeil Spiny Lobster Plate

Sold

Dm 13 in

Palissy Style Majolica Trompe-l'oeil Spiny Lobster Plate

Located in Birmingham, AL

Very collectible Palissy style majolica langouste (spiny or rock lobster) plate. Portuguese trompe

Category

Early 20th Century Portuguese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Antique Palissy Ware Portuguese Mafra Majolica Pottery Plate Lizard Snake 1880

Sold

H 1.25 in Dm 9 in

Antique Palissy Ware Portuguese Mafra Majolica Pottery Plate Lizard Snake 1880

By Manuel Mafra 1

Located in Portland, OR

A fabulous large antique Palissy Ware 'grotesque' pottery majolica plate, made by Manuel Mafra

Category

Antique 1880s Portuguese Baroque Ceramics

Materials

Majolica, Pottery

Palissy Style Majolica Trompe-l'oeil Crab Plate

Sold

Dm 13 in

Palissy Style Majolica Trompe-l'oeil Crab Plate

Located in Birmingham, AL

Highly collectible Palissy style trompe-l'oeil crab plate. Portuguese majolica platter features a

Category

Early 20th Century Portuguese Maiolica Ceramics Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Rare Mafra Portuguese Palissy Beans on a Wall Plate

Sold

H 1.25 in Dm 4.5 in

Rare Mafra Portuguese Palissy Beans on a Wall Plate

By Manuel Mafra 1

Located in Atlanta, GA

the Mafra Portuguese label. This piece is a wall plate with beans. The beans are bright and very

Category

Antique 19th Century Portuguese Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass Under $1,000

Antique and Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Ceramic Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass on Sale

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Antique Portuguese Plates For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique Portuguese plates available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique Portuguese plates was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, ceramic and pottery. Find 68 antique and vintage antique Portuguese plates at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Antique Portuguese plates have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Antique Portuguese plates made by modern designers — as well as those associated with Baroque — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique Portuguese plates over the years, but those made by José Alves Cunha, Boca Do Lobo and Arrigo Finzi are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Portuguese Plates?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $350, while they’re typically $50 on the low end and $58,517 highest priced.

Questions About Antique Portuguese Plates

What is antique silver plating?
1 Answer
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.
What is an antique silver plate?
2 Answers
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.
Is antique silver plate valuable?
1 Answer
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.
Does antique silver plate have any value?
1 Answer
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.
Is antique silver plate worth anything?
1 Answer
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.
Is silver-plated antique silverware worth anything?
1 Answer
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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