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.

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.

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 valuable?

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

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 Scale Plate

Earl HorterManhattan, Industry, Coal, 1911, Earl Horter

$550

Manhattan, Industry, Coal, 1911, Earl Horter

By Earl Horter

Located in Fairlawn, OH

The building is simultaneously observed architecture and mysterious presence. The small scale of the plate intensifies the concentration of marks: darkness seems compressed into the ...

Category

1910s American Realist Antique Scale Plate

Materials

Etching

View of the Village of Schub, Nile Egypt – Norden Copper Engraving 1755

$504

View of the Village of Schub, Nile Egypt – Norden Copper Engraving 1755

Located in Langweer, NL

Norden’s restrained line work creates a meditative sense of scale and distance. This plate is particularly popular with interior designers due to its calm composition and architectu...

Category

Mid-18th Century Danish Antique Scale Plate

Materials

Paper

Earl HorterCoke Plant, Smelting, Philadelphia Indiustry, 1929-1933, Kopper's Coke Works, 1929-1933

$500

Coke Plant, Smelting, Philadelphia Indiustry, 1929-1933, Kopper's Coke Works

By Earl Horter

Located in Fairlawn, OH

The building is simultaneously observed architecture and mysterious presence. The small scale of the plate intensifies the concentration of marks: darkness seems compressed into the ...

Category

1920s American Realist Antique Scale Plate

Materials

Etching

Island and Village of Cufeeq between Sol and Cafi – Egypt Engraving, c.1755

$527

Island and Village of Cufeeq between Sol and Cafi – Egypt Engraving, c.1755

Located in Langweer, NL

Small figures and tents introduce a human element without disturbing the overall sense of openness and scale. Unlike plates focused on monumental antiquities, this view captures ever...

Category

Mid-18th Century Danish Antique Scale Plate

Materials

Paper

Earl HorterChinatown, New York, 1914, original drawing, Earl Horter, 1914

$1,400

Chinatown, New York, 1914, original drawing, Earl Horter

By Earl Horter

Located in Fairlawn, OH

The building is simultaneously observed architecture and mysterious presence. The small scale of the plate intensifies the concentration of marks: darkness seems compressed into the ...

Category

1910s American Realist Antique Scale Plate

Materials

Graphite

Napoleonic Egypt Campaign: Three Panoramic Views along the Nile, c.1802

$618

Napoleonic Egypt Campaign: Three Panoramic Views along the Nile, c.1802

Located in Langweer, NL

The panoramic format emphasizes continuity and scale, making the plate especially appealing for modern interiors where horizontal compositions are sought after.

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Early 19th Century French Antique Scale Plate

Materials

Paper

French 18th century Louis XVI st. Giltwood mirror

$7,600

French 18th century Louis XVI st. Giltwood mirror

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Giltwood mirror. This small scale rectangular mirror's original mirror plate is set within a fine wrap around foliate and mottled frame.

Category

18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Scale Plate

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Arab Houses and Pigeon Towers in Egypt – Norden Architectural Engraving, c.1755

$676

Arab Houses and Pigeon Towers in Egypt – Norden Architectural Engraving, c.1755

Located in Langweer, NL

The composition presents low, earth-built structures integrated into a gently rising landscape, with figures, animals, and vegetation providing scale and context. The plate originat...

Category

Mid-18th Century Danish Antique Scale Plate

Materials

Paper

Roman Relief and Classical Medallions, Montfaucon Antiquity Explained, 1721

$1,203

Roman Relief and Classical Medallions, Montfaucon Antiquity Explained, 1721

Located in Langweer, NL

Montfaucon’s project was conceived as a visual archive of classical civilization, systematically recording ancient sculpture, reliefs, coins, and decorative arts at a scale never att...

Category

1720s British Antique Scale Plate

Materials

Paper

Antique Classical Wall Engraving – Roman Mythology, Montfaucon 1721

$613

Antique Classical Wall Engraving – Roman Mythology, Montfaucon 1721

Located in Langweer, NL

By systematically reproducing ancient sculpture through engraving, he provided scholars, artists, and collectors with visual access to antiquity at a scale never achieved before. Pla...

Category

1720s British Antique Scale Plate

Materials

Paper

Set of Three Double-Scene Biblical Copper Engravings, Pieter Mortier, ca 1700

$607 / set

Set of Three Double-Scene Biblical Copper Engravings, Pieter Mortier, ca 1700

Located in Langweer, NL

The lower scene shows Christ brought before a seated authority, a moment of judgment and accusation, with strong contrasts between calm divine presence and human agitation. The thir...

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Early 1700s Dutch Antique Scale Plate

Materials

Paper

Tosei Gusoku Samurai Armour, 17th Century, Brown-Lacquered Iron, Japan

$27,507

Tosei Gusoku Samurai Armour, 17th Century, Brown-Lacquered Iron, Japan

Located in Roma, IT

Messei menpo made of brown-lacquered iron with removable nosepiece and long moustache of light horsehair, 5.plate yodarekake, the last one of which partially gilded; brown-lacquered ...

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17th Century Japanese Antique Scale Plate

Materials

Metal, Iron

Fishes & Sea Life Print: Shark, Seahorse, Sunfish, Stingray – Antique 1867

$206

Fishes & Sea Life Print: Shark, Seahorse, Sunfish, Stingray – Antique 1867

Located in Langweer, NL

Flying gurnard (Dactylopteridae species) Produced using copper engraving with meticulous hand colouring, the print shows precise anatomical lines and naturalistic shading, bringing ...

Category

1860s German Antique Scale Plate

Materials

Paper

1805 Handcolored Engraving of Unique Mammals from Bertuch's "Bilderbuch"

$137

1805 Handcolored Engraving of Unique Mammals from Bertuch's "Bilderbuch"

Located in Langweer, NL

Each animal is depicted with remarkable detail, highlighting their unique adaptations such as scales, spines, and armor. This plate is part of Friedrich Johann Bertuch's renowned ...

Category

Early 1800s Antique Scale Plate

Materials

Paper

Set of Four Italian 18th Century Genovese Mecca and Patinated Mirrors

$58,900 / set

Set of Four Italian 18th Century Genovese Mecca and Patinated Mirrors

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A beautiful and unique complete set of four Italian 18th century Genovese mecca and patinated mirrors. Each large scale mirror plate is framed within an elegant and most decorative l...

Category

18th Century Italian Antique Scale Plate

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Antique Plan of Batavia, Capital of the Dutch East Indies, by Van Der Aa, 1725

$653

Antique Plan of Batavia, Capital of the Dutch East Indies, by Van Der Aa, 1725

By Pieter Van Der Aa

Located in Langweer, NL

With extensive legend, compass rose and scale. This plate originates from the very scarse: 'La galerie agreable du monde'.

Category

18th Century Antique Scale Plate

Materials

Paper

19th Century Wooden Barometer Signed Burlinson Ripon Antique Instrument Weather

$2,521

19th Century Wooden Barometer Signed Burlinson Ripon Antique Instrument Weather

Located in Milan, IT

Thermometer signed SATI made in the 1950s with a silver-plated brass temperature scale calibrated from -20 ° to + 50 ° degrees centigrade.

Category

1850s British Antique Scale Plate

Materials

Wood

Antique Map of the Island of Java by Van Der Aa, 1725

$452

Antique Map of the Island of Java by Van Der Aa, 1725

By Pieter Van Der Aa

Located in Langweer, NL

With compass rose and scale. This plate originates from the very scarse: 'La galerie agreable du monde'.

Category

18th Century Antique Scale Plate

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of the Roadstead of Bantam by Van der Aa, 1725

$301

Antique Map of the Roadstead of Bantam by Van der Aa, 1725

By Pieter Van Der Aa

Located in Langweer, NL

With compass rose and scale. This plate originates from the very scarse: 'La galerie agreable du monde.

Category

18th Century Antique Scale Plate

Materials

Paper

19th Century Mahogany Barometer F Somalvico Antique Weather Measuring Instrument

$7,793

19th Century Mahogany Barometer F Somalvico Antique Weather Measuring Instrument

Located in Milan, IT

Thermometer with silver-plated brass temperature scale calibrated from 0 ° to 120 ° Fahrenheit.

Category

1810s British Antique Scale Plate

Materials

Mahogany

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Antique Scale Plate For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique scale plate you’re looking for. Each antique scale plate for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and ceramic. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique scale plate, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique scale plate, those designed in Victorian, Georgian and Neoclassical styles are of considerable interest. A well-made antique scale plate has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by James Grainger and Royal Worcester are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Scale Plate?

Prices for an antique scale plate can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $241 and can go as high as $12,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,246.

Questions About Antique Scale Plate

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.
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.
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 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.
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.