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Late 19th Century French Mahogany Side Table with Onyx Top Plate
Late 19th Century French Mahogany Side Table with Onyx Top Plate

Late 19th Century French Mahogany Side Table with Onyx Top Plate

Located in Sofia, BG

French side table in dark onyx plate square top and gallery, the four tapered and fluted uprights

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Plates

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco brass side table with clear glass plate vienna around 1920s
Art Deco brass side table with clear glass plate vienna around 1920s

Art Deco brass side table with clear glass plate vienna around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Art Deco brass side table with clear glass plate vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove

Category

1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Side Plates

Materials

Brass

Rare Anglo-Japanese Side Table with the Original Royal Worcester Porcelain Plate
Rare Anglo-Japanese Side Table with the Original Royal Worcester Porcelain Plate

Rare Anglo-Japanese Side Table with the Original Royal Worcester Porcelain Plate

By Edward William Godwin, William Watt

Located in London, GB

An extremely rare Anglo-Japanese side table attributed to E W Godwin with the original period Royal

Category

1880s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Side Plates

Materials

Porcelain, Walnut

Full Set of 12 Side Dishes Dessert Plates Majolica Art Nouveau by Sarreguemines
Full Set of 12 Side Dishes Dessert Plates Majolica Art Nouveau by Sarreguemines

Full Set of 12 Side Dishes Dessert Plates Majolica Art Nouveau by Sarreguemines

By Sarreguemines

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

Antique Art Nouveau full set of 12 side dishes / dessert majolica plates by sarreguemines decorated

Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Side Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Vienna Secession Set of Side Tables Glass Plates Brass Inlays Art Nouveau, 1900
Vienna Secession Set of Side Tables Glass Plates Brass Inlays Art Nouveau, 1900

Vienna Secession Set of Side Tables Glass Plates Brass Inlays Art Nouveau, 1900

By Viennese Manufactory

Located in Vienna, AT

Viennese Art Nouveau set of four nesting tables of around 1900. Four elegantly shaped side tables

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Side Plates

Materials

Beech

Pair of English 19th Century Campaign Side Tables
Pair of English 19th Century Campaign Side Tables

Pair of English 19th Century Campaign Side Tables

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Pair of English bronze side tables with wooden top plate and brass hardware campaign style handles

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Side Plates

Materials

Brass

19th Century Biedermeier Side Table / Table, Flamed Birch
19th Century Biedermeier Side Table / Table, Flamed Birch

19th Century Biedermeier Side Table / Table, Flamed Birch

Located in Berlin, DE

. Rectangular body with two lockable drawers and slightly protruding cover plate. The narrow sides in lyre shape

Category

Late 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Side Plates

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Side Table, Walnut Veneer, France, circa 1925
Art Deco Side Table, Walnut Veneer, France, circa 1925

Art Deco Side Table, Walnut Veneer, France, circa 1925

Located in Regensburg, DE

veneered with walnut on soft wood. Very fine book-matched veneer on the top plate. The side of the loop and

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Side Plates

Materials

Walnut

French Faïence Longchamp Terre de Fer Indienne Pattern Transferware Floral Plate
French Faïence Longchamp Terre de Fer Indienne Pattern Transferware Floral Plate

French Faïence Longchamp Terre de Fer Indienne Pattern Transferware Floral Plate

By Longchamp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

blue transfer printed floral on a cream colored ironstone body. The eight sided dinner sized plates

Category

Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Side Plates

Materials

Ironstone

Set of 12 Cauldon Porcelain Crescent Plates with Polychrome Enamel Decoration
Set of 12 Cauldon Porcelain Crescent Plates with Polychrome Enamel Decoration

Set of 12 Cauldon Porcelain Crescent Plates with Polychrome Enamel Decoration

By Brown, Westhead & Moore/Cauldon

Located in Great Barrington, MA

. Whether filled with a composed salad, crudite or bread, they fit nicely to the side of the dinner plate

Category

Early 1900s Antique Side Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Late Georgian, SPODE Plate, Ironstone, "Landscape" Chinoiserie Patt'n No.3468
Late Georgian, SPODE Plate, Ironstone, "Landscape" Chinoiserie Patt'n No.3468

Late Georgian, SPODE Plate, Ironstone, "Landscape" Chinoiserie Patt'n No.3468

By Spode

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

, together with the pattern number 3468, hand-painted in ochre to the side. We date this fine plate to

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Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Side Plates

Late Georgian Spode Ironstone Plate Chinoiserie Ship Pattern No.3067, circa 1810
Late Georgian Spode Ironstone Plate Chinoiserie Ship Pattern No.3067, circa 1810

Late Georgian Spode Ironstone Plate Chinoiserie Ship Pattern No.3067, circa 1810

By Spode

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

-painted in red to the side. We date this plate to, circa 1810, the mark being in use 1805 to 1815.

Category

Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Side Plates

Materials

Ironstone

Biedermeier Table, Cherry, One-Drawer, South Germany circa 1820
Biedermeier Table, Cherry, One-Drawer, South Germany circa 1820

Biedermeier Table, Cherry, One-Drawer, South Germany circa 1820

Located in Regensburg, DE

wood and has been hand-polished with shellac (French Polish) The side of the plate, the tip of the

Category

1820s German Biedermeier Antique Side Plates

Materials

Cherry

Pair of Antique Spode Imari Pattern 715 or Dollar Tree Pattern Porcelain Plates
Pair of Antique Spode Imari Pattern 715 or Dollar Tree Pattern Porcelain Plates

Pair of Antique Spode Imari Pattern 715 or Dollar Tree Pattern Porcelain Plates

By Spode

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine pair of Spode's Imari variant 715 porcelain side plates. This pattern is also known as

Category

19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Majolica Plates Swan Water lily
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Majolica Plates Swan Water lily

Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Majolica Plates Swan Water lily

Located in Uppsala , SE

for its bold colors and detailed, molded surfaces. 1 big plate d 28 cm 5 side plates d 17 cm Big

Category

Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Side Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Georgian Miles Mason Porcelain Plate in Green Chinese Dragon Pattern, circa 1808
Georgian Miles Mason Porcelain Plate in Green Chinese Dragon Pattern, circa 1808

Georgian Miles Mason Porcelain Plate in Green Chinese Dragon Pattern, circa 1808

By Miles Mason Porcelain

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

plate is well potted on a low foot. This side plate is decorated in one of Mason's distinctive

Category

Early 19th Century English George III Antique Side Plates

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Trio in Old Japan Pattern, circa 1890
19th Century Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Trio in Old Japan Pattern, circa 1890

19th Century Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Trio in Old Japan Pattern, circa 1890

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

below and 7 by the base rim - dates to 1889 Side plate - Different Printed crown mark in red, No. 1

Category

Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Side Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Late Empire or Early Neoclassical Period Walnut and Giltwood Mirror
Late Empire or Early Neoclassical Period Walnut and Giltwood Mirror

Late Empire or Early Neoclassical Period Walnut and Giltwood Mirror

Located in Atlanta, GA

backing over the central mirror plate, the side plates covered on reverse in fabric, of note the secondary

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Side Plates

Materials

Giltwood, Walnut, Mirror

Georgian Spode Stone China Coffee Can and Plate in Tobacco Leaf Pattern No. 2061
Georgian Spode Stone China Coffee Can and Plate in Tobacco Leaf Pattern No. 2061

Georgian Spode Stone China Coffee Can and Plate in Tobacco Leaf Pattern No. 2061

By Spode

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very good stone China (Ironstone) coffee can and side plate, both hand painted in the

Category

Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Side Plates

Materials

Ironstone

English Plated Crocodile Interior / Side Handles Barware Tray
English Plated Crocodile Interior / Side Handles Barware Tray

English Plated Crocodile Interior / Side Handles Barware Tray

Located in Tarry Town, NY

English silver plated high bordered gallery crocodile interior / side handles with design details

Category

1920s English Antique Side Plates

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper

Beautiful Luxury French Antique Front Fireplace Carrara Marmer
Beautiful Luxury French Antique Front Fireplace Carrara Marmer

Beautiful Luxury French Antique Front Fireplace Carrara Marmer

Located in Oostvoorne, NL

over the entire fireplace. Special about this fireplace are the side plates that are also provided with

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Plates

Materials

Marble

Spode & Copeland Stone China Trio in Tobacco Leaf Pattern No. 2061, 19th Century
Spode & Copeland Stone China Trio in Tobacco Leaf Pattern No. 2061, 19th Century

Spode & Copeland Stone China Trio in Tobacco Leaf Pattern No. 2061, 19th Century

By Spode

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

a harlequin set as follows; Side Plate - marked Copeland-Late Spode - dates to circa 1850 Tea Cup

Category

19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Side Plates

Materials

Ironstone

Fifty-Piece Copeland Spode "Chanticleer" Dining Service, Dated 1927-1928
Fifty-Piece Copeland Spode "Chanticleer" Dining Service, Dated 1927-1928

Fifty-Piece Copeland Spode "Chanticleer" Dining Service, Dated 1927-1928

By Copeland Spode

Located in CA, CA

bowl 2 x small serving platter 8 x soup bowls 8 x dinner plates (4 chipped) 13 x side plates (2 chipped

Category

1920s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Plates

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Silver Plate Wine Coasters on Bombay Sides
Pair of Silver Plate Wine Coasters on Bombay Sides

Pair of Silver Plate Wine Coasters on Bombay Sides

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Pair of silver plate wine coasters with cast edges on Bombay sides. This pair has been fitted with

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Side Plates

Materials

Silver Plate

Old English Sheffield Silver Plate / Lion Head Side Handle Tea Caddy
Old English Sheffield Silver Plate / Lion Head Side Handle Tea Caddy

Old English Sheffield Silver Plate / Lion Head Side Handle Tea Caddy

By Sheffield Silver Co.

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Experience the timeless allure of our Old English Sheffield silver plate art deco style tea caddy

Category

Late 19th Century English Art Deco Antique Side Plates

Materials

Silver Plate

Large Antique Silver Plated Meat Dome with Scalloped Sides & Beaded Handle
Large Antique Silver Plated Meat Dome with Scalloped Sides & Beaded Handle

Large Antique Silver Plated Meat Dome with Scalloped Sides & Beaded Handle

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This large silver plated meat dome is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Side Plates

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco Silver Plate Cocktail Shaker with Center Pour and Side Spout Lid
Art Deco Silver Plate Cocktail Shaker with Center Pour and Side Spout Lid

Art Deco Silver Plate Cocktail Shaker with Center Pour and Side Spout Lid

Located in Nantucket, MA

Finely crafted Art Deco silver plate cocktail shaker of angular form and having a lid with a center

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Side Plates

Materials

Silver Plate

Very fine and extensive Meissen Porcelain Dinner Service
Very fine and extensive Meissen Porcelain Dinner Service

Very fine and extensive Meissen Porcelain Dinner Service

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in London, GB

similar number of side plates and bowls. There are also large, scallop-rimmed dishes of square form

Category

Late 19th Century German Rococo Antique Side Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Louis-Philippe Side Table or Console, 19th Century
Louis-Philippe Side Table or Console, 19th Century

Louis-Philippe Side Table or Console, 19th Century

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Charming little table from the restoration period Side table in solid mahogany and mahogany veneer

Category

1830s French Louis Philippe Antique Side Plates

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Silver Plated Domed Breakfast Warmer or Server
Antique English Silver Plated Domed Breakfast Warmer or Server

Antique English Silver Plated Domed Breakfast Warmer or Server

By James Dixon & Sons

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

a small butterscoth bakelite button handle and very sturdy machined and plated side fasteners. The

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Side Plates

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century Silver Plate Mounted Oak Double Chamber Tea Caddy
19th Century Silver Plate Mounted Oak Double Chamber Tea Caddy

19th Century Silver Plate Mounted Oak Double Chamber Tea Caddy

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

silver plate straps and side handles raised on ball feet and with an engraved, hinged cover opening to a

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Plates

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Mart Stam Thonet Bauhaus Side Chairs Marcel Breuer

Pair of Mart Stam Thonet Bauhaus Side Chairs Marcel Breuer

By Mart Stam

Located in Chicago, IL

Famous chairs variously attributed to Mart Stam or Marcel Breuer. These chairs have been reproduced, ours are the Thonet originals.

Category

1920s German Bauhaus Antique Side Plates

Materials

Steel

Silver Plated, Wooden & Glass Tray by John Grinsell & Sons c.1900
Silver Plated, Wooden & Glass Tray by John Grinsell & Sons c.1900

Silver Plated, Wooden & Glass Tray by John Grinsell & Sons c.1900

By John Grinsell & Sons

Located in Bath, GB

plated galleried tray topped with glass, making this a particularly practical drinks tray. The side

Category

Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Side Plates

Materials

Silver Plate

Chinese Blue & White Floral Plate, c. 1850
Chinese Blue & White Floral Plate, c. 1850

Chinese Blue & White Floral Plate, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

curved sides, the round plate is decorated with loose linework and abstract florals, all hand-painted

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Side Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Blue & White Floral Plate, c. 1850
Chinese Blue & White Floral Plate, c. 1850

Chinese Blue & White Floral Plate, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

field. Shaped with gently curved sides, the plate is decorated with loose linework and abstract florals

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Side Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Italian Iron Plated Safe, Circa 1840
Antique Italian Iron Plated Safe, Circa 1840

Antique Italian Iron Plated Safe, Circa 1840

Located in Dallas, TX

opposite side of the rectangular face plate that is pierced with scrolls and curves. There are multiple

Category

1840s Italian Antique Side Plates

Materials

Iron

Belleek Teacup Quartet, Cream Lustre Echinus, Victorian, 1869
Belleek Teacup Quartet, Cream Lustre Echinus, Victorian, 1869

Belleek Teacup Quartet, Cream Lustre Echinus, Victorian, 1869

By Belleek Pottery Ltd.

Located in London, GB

This is a Belleek teacup quartet consisting of a teacup, saucer, side plate and large plate. It was

Category

Late 19th Century Northern Irish Late Victorian Antique Side Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Belleek Teacup Trio, Cream Lustre Echinus, Victorian 1867-1891
Belleek Teacup Trio, Cream Lustre Echinus, Victorian 1867-1891

Belleek Teacup Trio, Cream Lustre Echinus, Victorian 1867-1891

By Belleek Pottery Ltd.

Located in London, GB

This is a Belleek teacup trio consisting of a teacup, saucer, and a side plate. It was made in the

Category

Late 19th Century Northern Irish Late Victorian Antique Side Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Picture Frame Two-Sided, Art Nouveau, Around 1900, Photo Frame
Antique Picture Frame Two-Sided, Art Nouveau, Around 1900, Photo Frame

Antique Picture Frame Two-Sided, Art Nouveau, Around 1900, Photo Frame

Located in Greven, DE

Antique doubled picture frame with photograph of a huntsman matching in time. Around 1900. Beautiful bronze work, finely chased and gilded. Picture Size 14 x 10 cm.

Category

1890s Antique Side Plates

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze

3-Piece Set of 19th Century Majolica Artichoke Plates
3-Piece Set of 19th Century Majolica Artichoke Plates

3-Piece Set of 19th Century Majolica Artichoke Plates

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

in good condition, there are some small chips on the sides of the plates, but the remarkable thing is

Category

1880s Belle Époque Antique Side Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Mason's Patent Ironstone Dinner Service, 19th Century
Antique Mason's Patent Ironstone Dinner Service, 19th Century

Antique Mason's Patent Ironstone Dinner Service, 19th Century

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in London, GB

plates, 16 dinner plates, Nine luncheon plates, 16x side plates Five fruit bowls. Condition: In

Category

1810s English Antique Side Plates

Materials

Ironstone

Stunning Royal Vienna Porcelain Plate Mars and Venus, circa 1880
Stunning Royal Vienna Porcelain Plate Mars and Venus, circa 1880

Stunning Royal Vienna Porcelain Plate Mars and Venus, circa 1880

By Royal Vienna Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

/ Bohemia. Inscription in German 'Mars und Venus' at plate's reverse side visible

Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Romantic Antique Side Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Georgian Derby Porcelain Plate or Dish Partridge Pattern hand painted, Ca 1815
Georgian Derby Porcelain Plate or Dish Partridge Pattern hand painted, Ca 1815

Georgian Derby Porcelain Plate or Dish Partridge Pattern hand painted, Ca 1815

By Derby

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very good antique Side / Desert Plate or Dish, made by the Derby factory, hand painted

Category

Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Side Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Staffordshire Serving Dish or Plate Hand-Painted Porcelain, English circa 1825
Staffordshire Serving Dish or Plate Hand-Painted Porcelain, English circa 1825

Staffordshire Serving Dish or Plate Hand-Painted Porcelain, English circa 1825

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

side. The plate is delicately hand-painted over a puce transfer printed outline, with bold coloured

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Side Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Blue and White Delft Plates 18th Century, Made circa 1750
Pair Blue and White Delft Plates 18th Century, Made circa 1750

Pair Blue and White Delft Plates 18th Century, Made circa 1750

By Lambeth High Street

Located in Katonah, NY

exceptional image is the tree on the left side of the plate. At the bottom of the dish, we see the gnarled

Category

Mid-18th Century English Rococo Antique Side Plates

Materials

Delft

Antique Late 1800's Hand Painted Italian Plates / Bowls, Set of 4
Antique Late 1800's Hand Painted Italian Plates / Bowls, Set of 4

Antique Late 1800's Hand Painted Italian Plates / Bowls, Set of 4

Located in Ross, CA

scenes in the center as well as the four images painted around the sides of each plate.

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Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Side Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Shelley "Dainty White" Porcelain Coffee Service, 1926-1940
Shelley "Dainty White" Porcelain Coffee Service, 1926-1940

Shelley "Dainty White" Porcelain Coffee Service, 1926-1940

By Shelley Pottery

Located in London, GB

! DIMENSIONS (diameters) cups 8cm (3.15"); saucers 14.5cm (5.75"); side plates 18cm (7"); cake plate 23cm (9

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1920s English Art Nouveau Antique Side Plates

Materials

Porcelain

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Antique Side Plates For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique side plates is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, metal and wood, all antique side plates available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of antique side plates available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Louis XVI, Georgian and Art Deco antique side plates are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made antique side plates over the years, but those made by Mason's Ironstone, Meissen Porcelain and Jacques Adnet are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Side Plates?

Prices for antique side plates start at $128 and top out at $65,568 with the average selling for $995.
Questions About Antique Side Plates
  • 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To determine whether a side table is an antique, closely examine its details. Older pieces will typically have telltale features like wood pegs, hand-cut dovetails with some slight imperfections and mortise-and-tenon construction. Tables that are a consistent color throughout or have machine-cut moldings or carvings are unlikely to be antiques. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can be a helpful resource when dating tables. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern side tables on 1stDibs.
  • 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.