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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Squirrel Sugar Box
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Squirrel Sugar Box

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Squirrel Sugar Box

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

large silver animal ornament/box. Dimensions Length 18.4cm/7.24' Width 15.5cm/6.1' Height 26.7cm/10.51

Category

Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Silver Animals

Materials

Sterling Silver

Edwardian Sterling Silver Bird Pepperettes
Edwardian Sterling Silver Bird Pepperettes

Edwardian Sterling Silver Bird Pepperettes

By WILLIAM HORNBY, LONDON (1898-1913)

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

representation of these pieces of silver animal antiques. Dimensions Length 3.2cm/1.26' Width 1.8cm/0.71' Height

Category

Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Silver Animals

Materials

Sterling Silver

1910s Antique Sterling Silver Duck Napkin Ring
1910s Antique Sterling Silver Duck Napkin Ring

1910s Antique Sterling Silver Duck Napkin Ring

By Crisford & Norris 1

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This antique silver animal napkin ring is an exceptional gauge of silver for its type, exceptional

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Silver Animals

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Edwardian Sterling Silver Budgerigar Pepper Shakers
Edwardian Sterling Silver Budgerigar Pepper Shakers

Edwardian Sterling Silver Budgerigar Pepper Shakers

By George Bedingham

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

of these pieces of silver animal antiques. Dimensions Length 12cm/4.72' Width 2.9cm/1.14' Height

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Silver Animals

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Boar in profusely embossed silver
Boar in profusely embossed silver

Boar in profusely embossed silver

$3,150Sale Price|30% Off

Boar in profusely embossed silver

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Boar in profusely embossed silver. Metal: Silver. Origin: European. Mark: Unreadable

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Animals

Materials

Silver

Sterling Silver Coffee/Tea Pot with Animal Spout
Sterling Silver Coffee/Tea Pot with Animal Spout

Sterling Silver Coffee/Tea Pot with Animal Spout

Located in Vista, CA

Sterling Silver Coffee/Tea pot with Animal spout.

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Silver Animals

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver Plated Horse Sculpture
Silver Plated Horse Sculpture

Silver Plated Horse Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1900 English silver plated horse sculpture. Measurements: Height: 23" Depth: 10" Width

Category

Early 1900s English Antique Silver Animals

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique German Sterling Silver Table Owl
Antique German Sterling Silver Table Owl

Antique German Sterling Silver Table Owl

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A magnificent, fine and impressive antique cast German sterling silver table owl; part of our

Category

1910s German Antique Silver Animals

Materials

Silver

Antique German Silver Table Pheasants
Antique German Silver Table Pheasants

Antique German Silver Table Pheasants

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive, large pair of antique German silver table pheasants, part of

Category

1870s German Antique Silver Animals

Materials

Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Elephant Sugar Box
Antique Sterling Silver Elephant Sugar Box

Antique Sterling Silver Elephant Sugar Box

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A magnificent, fine and impressive, large and rare antique cast sterling silver elephant sugar box

Category

Early 20th Century German Antique Silver Animals

Materials

Metal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Swan Menu / Card Holders
Antique Sterling Silver Swan Menu / Card Holders

Antique Sterling Silver Swan Menu / Card Holders

By Horace Woodward & Co. Ltd.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive set of four antique Edwardian English sterling silver swan menu

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Silver Animals

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Tony Duquette Silver Articulated Fish Sculptures
Tony Duquette Silver Articulated Fish Sculptures

Tony Duquette Silver Articulated Fish Sculptures

Located in Studio City, CA

Pair of identical Sterling Silver realistically modeled fish with articulated sections allowing the

Category

Early 18th Century German Antique Silver Animals

Materials

Silver Plate

Large Continental Silver Turkey, circa 1875
Large Continental Silver Turkey, circa 1875

Large Continental Silver Turkey, circa 1875

Located in New York, NY

In a dramatic pose perched on branches atop rock-work all resting on acorn feet.

Category

1870s Antique Silver Animals

Materials

Silver

Antique English Silver Plate Pheasant Sculpture
Antique English Silver Plate Pheasant Sculpture

Antique English Silver Plate Pheasant Sculpture

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Lofty antique English pheasant figure or statuette crafted in silver plate on brass with ambitious

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Silver Animals

Materials

Silver Plate

Edwardian English Sterling Silver Game Bird Pepperette
Edwardian English Sterling Silver Game Bird Pepperette

Edwardian English Sterling Silver Game Bird Pepperette

By Charles Henry Townley & John William Thomas

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver pepperette realistically modelled

Category

Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Silver Animals

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair Antique Continental Silver Pheasants, Circa 1900.
Pair Antique Continental Silver Pheasants, Circa 1900.

Pair Antique Continental Silver Pheasants, Circa 1900.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pair antique continental silver pheasants, circa 1900. 10" H x 15" W x 5" D 7" H x 16 1/4" W x 10 3

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Silver Animals

Materials

Silver

Antique Austro-Hungarian Silver Musician and Donkey Table Ornament
Antique Austro-Hungarian Silver Musician and Donkey Table Ornament

Antique Austro-Hungarian Silver Musician and Donkey Table Ornament

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine, impressive antique cast Austro-Hungarian silver table ornament; part of our

Category

19th Century Antique Silver Animals

Materials

Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Deer and Stag Table Ornament
Victorian Sterling Silver Deer and Stag Table Ornament

Victorian Sterling Silver Deer and Stag Table Ornament

By Stephen Smith & William Nicholson

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique pair of Victorian English cast sterling silver deer and stag models

Category

1870s English Victorian Antique Silver Animals

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair of Antique Silver Plate Lions, 10”
Pair of Antique Silver Plate Lions, 10”

Pair of Antique Silver Plate Lions, 10”

Located in West Palm Beach, US

Pair of Antique Silver Plate Lions, 10” A striking pair of antique silver plate lion sculptures

Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Silver Animals

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Silver mustard pot in the form of an owl
Silver mustard pot in the form of an owl

Silver mustard pot in the form of an owl

By George Fox

Located in Folkestone, GB

A very fine and rare Edwardian silver mustard pot in the form of an owl by George Fox, London 1906

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Silver Animals

Materials

Silver

Pair Antique Silver Cockerel Rooster Figurines / Sculptures
Pair Antique Silver Cockerel Rooster Figurines / Sculptures

Pair Antique Silver Cockerel Rooster Figurines / Sculptures

Located in New York, NY

Pair of antique continental (late 19th century) silver cockerel (rooster) figurines measuring 7 1

Category

Late 19th Century European Antique Silver Animals

Materials

Silver

German Silver and Coconut Turkey, circa 1890
German Silver and Coconut Turkey, circa 1890

German Silver and Coconut Turkey, circa 1890

Located in New York, NY

The wings as hinged flaps with detachable head.

Category

1890s German Antique Silver Animals

Materials

Silver

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1927 Child's Plate / Dish with Animal Motifs
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1927 Child's Plate / Dish with Animal Motifs

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1927 Child's Plate / Dish with Animal Motifs

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Tiffany & Co. sterling silver child's plate in pattern number 20960A from 1927, adorned with etched

Category

1920s American Antique Silver Animals

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Silver Bronze Racing Horse

Victorian Silver Bronze Racing Horse

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian silver plated bronze figure of racing horse with saddle on a yellow oval marble

Category

Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Silver Animals

Materials

Marble, Silver Plate, Bronze

Silvered Sculpture of a Ram's Head
Silvered Sculpture of a Ram's Head

Silvered Sculpture of a Ram's Head

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Silvered metal sculpture of a ram's head with detailed features and glass eyes, including curved

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Silver Animals

Materials

Marble, Metal

Pair of antique English sterling silver pheasant models made in 1925
Pair of antique English sterling silver pheasant models made in 1925

Pair of antique English sterling silver pheasant models made in 1925

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1925, this Antique Sterling Silver Pair of Pheasants, are very early for

Category

1920s English Antique Silver Animals

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of English Victorian Silver Plate Deer Candlesticks

Pair of English Victorian Silver Plate Deer Candlesticks

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of English Victorian silver plate candlesticks with a deer and floral design resting on a

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Animals

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

800 standard silver model of a Stork made in Germany circa 1910
800 standard silver model of a Stork made in Germany circa 1910

800 standard silver model of a Stork made in Germany circa 1910

Located in London, London

Made circa 1910, this striking, Antique, 800 Standard Silver Model of a Stork, is realistically

Category

1910s German Antique Silver Animals

Materials

Silver

Pair of Victorian English Silver Horses
Pair of Victorian English Silver Horses

Pair of Victorian English Silver Horses

Located in New York, NY

Marked: London, 1847, maker: Robert Garrard.

Category

1840s English Antique Silver Animals

Materials

Silver

Pair 19th Century French Silvered Bronze Christofle Compotes with Animal Motifs
Pair 19th Century French Silvered Bronze Christofle Compotes with Animal Motifs

Pair 19th Century French Silvered Bronze Christofle Compotes with Animal Motifs

By Christofle

Located in Dallas, TX

This exquisite pair of antique silvered bronze compotes was crafted in France circa 1860 by the

Category

Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Silver Animals

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Rare Edwardian sterling silver horse model made in London in 1901
Rare Edwardian sterling silver horse model made in London in 1901

Rare Edwardian sterling silver horse model made in London in 1901

By Henry Lewis

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1901 by Henry Lewis, this handsome, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Silver Animals

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Solid Bronze Silvered Dachshund Pendant Sculpture, Denmark
Vintage Solid Bronze Silvered Dachshund Pendant Sculpture, Denmark

Vintage Solid Bronze Silvered Dachshund Pendant Sculpture, Denmark

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Charming vintage small animal pendant or statue of a dachshund dog. As found in Copenhagen, Denmark

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Arts and Crafts Antique Silver Animals

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Smooth silver kettle with palms, animal-head spout and tripod form
Smooth silver kettle with palms, animal-head spout and tripod form

Smooth silver kettle with palms, animal-head spout and tripod form

Located in Porto, PT

, spout in the shape of an animal's head and wooden handle. Metal: Silver. Origin: French. Brand: Tête

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Animals

Materials

Silver

Antique Victorian Pair of Silver Plated Eagle Salts 19th C
Antique Victorian Pair of Silver Plated Eagle Salts 19th C

Antique Victorian Pair of Silver Plated Eagle Salts 19th C

Located in London, GB

This is a charming pair of antique Victorian silver plated salts each in the form of an eagle and

Category

1880s Late Victorian Antique Silver Animals

Materials

Silver Plate

19thC French Solid Silver Bull On Stand, Christofle, Paris c.1860
19thC French Solid Silver Bull On Stand, Christofle, Paris c.1860

19thC French Solid Silver Bull On Stand, Christofle, Paris c.1860

By Christofle

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th Century French solid silver figural statue, beautifully modelled depicting a resting

Category

19th Century French Antique Silver Animals

Materials

Silver

Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Cow Creamer - Import Marked London 1896
Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Cow Creamer - Import Marked London 1896

Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Cow Creamer - Import Marked London 1896

By Edwin Thompson Bryant

Located in London, London

Silver Cow Creamer, is handsomely modelled. The cow creamer measures 4.75"(12cm) tall, by 7"(18cm) wide

Category

1890s English Victorian Antique Silver Animals

Materials

Sterling Silver

Very Rare Antique Sterling Silver Rhinoceros Model - Hallmarked in 1906
Very Rare Antique Sterling Silver Rhinoceros Model - Hallmarked in 1906

Very Rare Antique Sterling Silver Rhinoceros Model - Hallmarked in 1906

By Berthold Muller

Located in London, London

Sterling Silver Model of a Rhinoceros, is wonderfully made. The rhinoceros measures 4.25"(11cm) tall, by 9

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Silver Animals

Materials

Sterling Silver

Solid Silver Spade Holder Depicting a Sheffield Porcupine
Solid Silver Spade Holder Depicting a Sheffield Porcupine

Solid Silver Spade Holder Depicting a Sheffield Porcupine

Located in Marseille, FR

Porcupine spade holder in solid silver (the base on the other hand is in silver metal and posterior

Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Silver Animals

Materials

Silver

Royal silver coach in 18th century style pulled by four horses
Royal silver coach in 18th century style pulled by four horses

Royal silver coach in 18th century style pulled by four horses

Located in Porto, PT

Description: 18th century style silver royal carriage pulled by four horses. Metal: Silver. Origin

Category

18th Century European Antique Silver Animals

Materials

Silver

Art Déco Silvered Metal Elephant with Bowl/Ashtray by Hagenauer Wien, Austria
Art Déco Silvered Metal Elephant with Bowl/Ashtray by Hagenauer Wien, Austria

Art Déco Silvered Metal Elephant with Bowl/Ashtray by Hagenauer Wien, Austria

By Karl Hagenauer, Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien

Located in North Miami, FL

1930s Art Déco silvered metal elephant sculpture holding a bowl/ashtray by Werkstätte Hagenauer

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Antique Silver Animals

Materials

Metal, Silver, Silver Plate

Art Deco Style Silvered Brass Etruscan Horse Sculpture
Art Deco Style Silvered Brass Etruscan Horse Sculpture

Art Deco Style Silvered Brass Etruscan Horse Sculpture

By Boris Lovet-Lorski

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Art Deco style silvered brass / bronze Etruscan horse sculpture on 12-karat white gold leaf base

Category

1920s American Art Deco Antique Silver Animals

Materials

Brass

WMF German Jugendstil Silver Plated Large Hound by Fritz Diller
WMF German Jugendstil Silver Plated Large Hound by Fritz Diller

WMF German Jugendstil Silver Plated Large Hound by Fritz Diller

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A scarce German Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik WMF Jugendstil silver plated model of a large

Category

Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique Silver Animals

Materials

Silver Plate

Late Victorian Sterling Silver Model of a Partridge - Berthold Muller 1901
Late Victorian Sterling Silver Model of a Partridge - Berthold Muller 1901

Late Victorian Sterling Silver Model of a Partridge - Berthold Muller 1901

By Berthold Muller

Located in London, London

Silver Model of a Partridge, has a removable head, and moveable wings. The partridge measures 11"(28cm

Category

Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Silver Animals

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silvered Bronze Frog Sculpture
Silvered Bronze Frog Sculpture

Silvered Bronze Frog Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

Silvered bronze frog sculpture. Antique glazed Italian terracotta silvered bronze naturalistic frog

Category

Early 19th Century Italian Antique Silver Animals

Materials

Terracotta

German silver model of an Elephant made by P. Oberlander c.1920
German silver model of an Elephant made by P. Oberlander c.1920

German silver model of an Elephant made by P. Oberlander c.1920

Located in London, London

Made in Germany, circa 1920 by P. Oberlander, this charming, 800 standard Silver Model of an

Category

1920s German Antique Silver Animals

Materials

Sterling Silver

12-Piece Art Deco Silver-Plated Knife Rests Set in the Manner of Christofle
12-Piece Art Deco Silver-Plated Knife Rests Set in the Manner of Christofle

12-Piece Art Deco Silver-Plated Knife Rests Set in the Manner of Christofle

By Christofle

Located in London, GB

A 12-piece Art Deco silver-plated knife rests set in the manner of Christofle French, Early 20th

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Silver Animals

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate

A Pair of Opulent Sterling Silver-Gilt Camel Incense Burners, circa 1900
A Pair of Opulent Sterling Silver-Gilt Camel Incense Burners, circa 1900

A Pair of Opulent Sterling Silver-Gilt Camel Incense Burners, circa 1900

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A Pair of Opulent Sterling Silver-Gilt 925 Camel Incense Burners on Giltwood Stands, Circa 1900

Category

Early 20th Century Anglo-Indian Antique Silver Animals

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Sterling Silver Hoopoe Model - Import Mark London 1913 by Berthold Muller
Rare Sterling Silver Hoopoe Model - Import Mark London 1913 by Berthold Muller

Rare Sterling Silver Hoopoe Model - Import Mark London 1913 by Berthold Muller

By Berthold Muller

Located in London, London

Silver Model of a Hoopoe, is wonderfully cast and realistically hand finished. The model measures 8

Category

1910s English Antique Silver Animals

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Pair of Edwardian Sterling Silver Dog Pepper Pots - Terrier Models - 1904
Rare Pair of Edwardian Sterling Silver Dog Pepper Pots - Terrier Models - 1904

Rare Pair of Edwardian Sterling Silver Dog Pepper Pots - Terrier Models - 1904

By William Edward Hurcomb

Located in London, London

, Sterling Silver Dog Pepper Pots, are handsomely modelled and very rare to find. Each of the dogs measure

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Silver Animals

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Antique Silver Animals For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique silver animals is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique silver animals was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and bronze. Antique silver animals have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique silver animals are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Deco, Art Nouveau and Victorian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Christopher Fratin and Johann Joachim Kändler each produced beautiful antique silver animals that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Silver Animals?

Antique silver animals can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,258, while the lowest priced sells for $50 and the highest can go for as much as $108,889.
Questions About Antique Silver Animals
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    What antique silver is depends on the context. In many cases, the term refers to silverware and silver decorative objects produced more than 100 years ago. However, antique silver may also be the name of a distressed silver finish frequently used on lighting fixtures and bathroom fixtures. Explore a selection of antique silver wares on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The difference between silver and antique silver is age. Items of any age made of silver or a silver alloy may be called silver. The term antique silver refers to silver pieces that are at least 100 years old. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique, vintage and modern silver tableware and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not antique silver is real depends on the piece. Sometimes, manufacturers simply call a gray-silver finish antique silver. In these cases, the item is usually not real silver. It is possible for antique silver to be pure silver, sterling or silver plated. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of silver decorative objects and jewelry.
  • 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify silver antiques, search for a maker's mark on the base, handle, interior and other inconspicuous areas. Using trusted online resources, research the maker to find out when it was in business and browse online catalogues and image galleries, looking for pieces that resemble yours. Doing so can help you get a rough idea of when your silver objects were manufactured. To be classified as antique, an item must be at least 100 years old. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also assist with the identification process. On 1stDibs, explore a range of antique silver decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    What antique silver is made of varies. In most cases, antique silver is sterling silver, which is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloys. You can also find antique silver jewelry and decorative objects made out of other silver alloys, like fine silver, which is 99.9% silver and only 0.1% alloys. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of silver pieces from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 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
    Sterling silver is an alloyed form of silver, and is made up of 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper. An antique sterling silver item will have the same silver content and will be over 100 years old. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique sterling silver from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Antique silver is a type of silver that is at least a century old. Find a diverse range of intricately designed, elegant antique silver decorative objects and more 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling silver is considered antique if it was made over 100 years ago. Many antique sterling silver items will have a mark or stamp. First, clean the item and check for marks. A “925” mark indicates a silver purity of 92.5 percent, which is the composition of sterling silver. If you don’t see a mark, work with a certified appraiser to acid test the item and determine the silver content. You’ll find expertly vetted antique sterling silver items on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    Whether antique silverware is real silverware or not varies. Many antique flatware pieces feature silver plate, so they consist of a base metal beneath a layer of genuine silver. There is also flatware made entirely from sterling silver, which is an alloy that is 92.5% silver and 7.5% base metal. Researching the hallmarks found on your silverware using trusted online resources can help you determine whether the items are sterling silver or silver plate. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also assist you. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique silverware.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Yes, some antique sterling silver is valuable. Sterling silver of any age has value as a material because it is a precious metal. Some pieces may be worth even more than the going rate for sterling due to their maker, style, type and condition. Some silversmiths whose pieces are often in demand among collectors include Tiffany & Co., Georg Jensen, Gorham Manufacturing Company and Towle. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique sterling silver wares.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a silver spoon is an antique, seek the assistance of a licensed and experienced appraiser. Many antique pieces lack marks, and it is generally not possible to determine the type and age of metal through a simple visual inspection. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver spoons 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 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.