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Antique German Silver Wick Trimmers and Snuffer Tray, circa 1825
Antique German Silver Wick Trimmers and Snuffer Tray, circa 1825

Antique German Silver Wick Trimmers and Snuffer Tray, circa 1825

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique German silver wick trimmers and snuffer tray

Category

1820s German Antique Silver Ashtray

Materials

Silver

Rare Travelling Sterling Silver Ash Tray, Heath & Middleton, London, 1904
Rare Travelling Sterling Silver Ash Tray, Heath & Middleton, London, 1904

Rare Travelling Sterling Silver Ash Tray, Heath & Middleton, London, 1904

By Heath & Middleton

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1904 by Heath & Middleton, this ingenious, antique sterling silver ash tray

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Silver Ashtray

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cubertería Boreal de Christofle
Cubertería Boreal de Christofle

Cubertería Boreal de Christofle

By Christofle

Located in MADRID, ES

Silver cutlery Boreal designed by Luc Lanel for Christofle. In its original box. France, 1929

Category

1920s French Antique Silver Ashtray

Materials

Silver

Petrified Wood A
Petrified Wood A

Petrified Wood A

Sold|$1,858

Petrified Wood A

Located in Paris, FR

Ashtray in petrified wood A from Indonesia. Authentic 15th century petrified wood. Weight: 9kg

Category

15th Century and Earlier Indonesian Antique Silver Ashtray

Materials

Petrified Wood

Frankart Art Deco Cast Metal Figural Card Holder Stand
Frankart Art Deco Cast Metal Figural Card Holder Stand

Frankart Art Deco Cast Metal Figural Card Holder Stand

By Frankart

Located in Astoria, NY

Frankart Art Deco cast metal card holder or ashtray stand, chromed finish, depicting female nude

Category

1920s American Art Deco Antique Silver Ashtray

Materials

Metal

Pair of English Solid Mahogany Cigar Stands
Pair of English Solid Mahogany Cigar Stands

Pair of English Solid Mahogany Cigar Stands

Located in Austin, TX

ashtray, a brass handle, a box to hold matches and inlaid brass details.

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Silver Ashtray

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Pelican Tray by Edgar Brandt
Art Deco Pelican Tray by Edgar Brandt

Art Deco Pelican Tray by Edgar Brandt

By Edgar Brandt

Located in Miami, FL

Art Deco Edgar Brandt patinated iron ashtray/coin tray taking the form of a pelican, mouth open

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Silver Ashtray

Materials

Wrought Iron

Arabesque Tea and Smoking Set in Brass and Varnish from Marrakesh
Arabesque Tea and Smoking Set in Brass and Varnish from Marrakesh

Arabesque Tea and Smoking Set in Brass and Varnish from Marrakesh

Located in Milano, IT

of a gold and blue round tray, four coasters or ashtrays, with its object to carry them, a lighter, a

Category

Early 1900s Moroccan Bessarabian Antique Silver Ashtray

Materials

Brass

Wonderful Vintage German Steel Nautical Viking Ship Smoke Stand
Wonderful Vintage German Steel Nautical Viking Ship Smoke Stand

Wonderful Vintage German Steel Nautical Viking Ship Smoke Stand

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

stands, never have I seen one as stylish and detailed as this one with its matchbox holder, ashtray, and

Category

Early 20th Century German Antique Silver Ashtray

Materials

Steel

Vintage Saint Louis Cut Crystal Ash Tray
Vintage Saint Louis Cut Crystal Ash Tray

Vintage Saint Louis Cut Crystal Ash Tray

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Vintage Saint Louis cut crystal cranberry ash tray. The ash tray measure 7 inches in diameter.

Category

1920s French Antique Silver Ashtray

Vintage Saint Louis Cut Crystal Ash Tray
Vintage Saint Louis Cut Crystal Ash Tray

Vintage Saint Louis Cut Crystal Ash Tray

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Vintage Saint Louis cut crystal cranberry ash tray. The ash tray measure 5 inches in diameter.

Category

1920s French Antique Silver Ashtray

Art Nouveau Cigar Cutter, Ignatius Taschner, circa 1900
Art Nouveau Cigar Cutter, Ignatius Taschner, circa 1900

Art Nouveau Cigar Cutter, Ignatius Taschner, circa 1900

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Art Nouveau Marabou stork cigar cutter, Ignatius Taschner, Munich, Germany, circa 1900. Ignatius Taschner (1871-1913), sculpture, medallist, graphic designer and Illustrator. Brass a...

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Silver Ashtray

Art Nouveau Bronze Standing Ash Tray with Foliate Motifs Signed by Tiffany
Art Nouveau Bronze Standing Ash Tray with Foliate Motifs Signed by Tiffany

Art Nouveau Bronze Standing Ash Tray with Foliate Motifs Signed by Tiffany

By Tiffany Studios

Located in New York, NY

This beautiful standing bronze ash tray was realized by the fabled American design firm, Tiffany & Co. (then Tiffany Studios), in the United States circa 1905. It features a circular...

Category

Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Silver Ashtray

Materials

Bronze

Tray Little Table with a Red Parrot, Signed, Deco Period
Tray Little Table with a Red Parrot, Signed, Deco Period

Tray Little Table with a Red Parrot, Signed, Deco Period

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Little table with a beautiful Déco painted tray: a red parrot among the branches: signed Dularoy - France - 1899-1972. ref. O/7430

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Silver Ashtray

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century French Papier Mâché Tray with Rose Inlays
19th Century French Papier Mâché Tray with Rose Inlays

19th Century French Papier Mâché Tray with Rose Inlays

Located in Marbella, ES

19th century French papier mâché tray with rose inlays.

Category

19th Century French Antique Silver Ashtray

Materials

Paper

Art Nouveau Bronze Standing Ash Tray Signed by Tiffany Studios
Art Nouveau Bronze Standing Ash Tray Signed by Tiffany Studios

Art Nouveau Bronze Standing Ash Tray Signed by Tiffany Studios

By Tiffany Studios

Located in New York, NY

This beautiful standing bronze ash tray was realized by the fabled American design firm, Tiffany & Co. (then Tiffany Studios), in the United States, circa 1905. It features a circula...

Category

Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Silver Ashtray

Materials

Bronze

1925 Rene Lalique Canard Astray Pintray Yellow Glass, Duck
1925 Rene Lalique Canard Astray Pintray Yellow Glass, Duck

1925 Rene Lalique Canard Astray Pintray Yellow Glass, Duck

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

René Lalique "Canard" astray pintray made in 1925 in molded yellow glass. Design of a duck. Acid-stamped "R.LALIQUE" signature on bottom. Perfect condition. Félix Marcilhac...

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Silver Ashtray

Materials

Glass

Tiffany Standing Ash Tray

Tiffany Standing Ash Tray

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Water Mill, NY

Tiffany Studios Signed Standing Ash Tray in Original Unrestored Condition with Great Patina

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Silver Ashtray

Materials

Bronze

Cast Iron Ash Tray or Cup Holder with an American Indian
Cast Iron Ash Tray or Cup Holder with an American Indian

Cast Iron Ash Tray or Cup Holder with an American Indian

Located in Petaluma, CA

This very collectible piece can serve as an ash tray or cup holder. Nicely cast and with the original factory dark gold patina. The tray is not original, and after spending several y...

Category

Early 20th Century American Beaux Arts Antique Silver Ashtray

Materials

Iron

Antique Art Nouveau Brass Cigar Cutter with Copper Bowl
Antique Art Nouveau Brass Cigar Cutter with Copper Bowl

Antique Art Nouveau Brass Cigar Cutter with Copper Bowl

Located in London, GB

A very decorative and rare Art Nouveau copper cigar cutter, in the shape of an exotic. Whimsical and fun, this cigar cutter was designed and made by Ignatius Tascher. This desi...

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Silver Ashtray

Materials

Brass, Copper

Antique English Smokers Compendium
Antique English Smokers Compendium

Antique English Smokers Compendium

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English Carved Walnut Smokers Compendium

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Silver Ashtray

Materials

Walnut

1920's Thomas Molesworth Figural smoke stand.
1920's Thomas Molesworth Figural smoke stand.

1920's Thomas Molesworth Figural smoke stand.

Located in Pawtucket, RI

Handmade whimsical smoke stand made by iconic "Cowboy" furniture designer Thomas Molesworth. Molesworth is noted for creating furniture for Southwestern lodges and railroad stations....

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Silver Ashtray

Materials

Iron

1927 Rene Lalique Antheor Astray Pintray Frosted Glass, Mermaid
1927 Rene Lalique Antheor Astray Pintray Frosted Glass, Mermaid

1927 Rene Lalique Antheor Astray Pintray Frosted Glass, Mermaid

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Astray “Anthéor” made in frosted glass by René LALIQUE in 1927. Engraved signature. Perfect condition. Measure: Diameter: 14 cm Félix Marcilhac, René Lalique - Catalogue Ra...

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Silver Ashtray

Materials

Glass

Vintage Stamped Saint Louis Ash Tray
Vintage Stamped Saint Louis Ash Tray

Vintage Stamped Saint Louis Ash Tray

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Vintage cut crystal stamped Saint Louis ash tray. Excellent condition. The piece measure 5.5" diameter and 1.5" height.

Category

1920s French Antique Silver Ashtray

Materials

Crystal

Meissen Blue Onion Ashtray in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Approx. 1900
Meissen Blue Onion Ashtray in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Approx. 1900

Meissen Blue Onion Ashtray in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Approx. 1900

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen blue Onion ashtray in hand-painted porcelain. Approx. 1900. Measures: 11 x 3.5 cm. In

Category

Early 1900s German Antique Silver Ashtray

Materials

Porcelain

Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Bowl
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Bowl

Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Bowl

By Heintz Art Metal Shop

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period sterling silver on bronze bowl, ashtray, or

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Silver Ashtray

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Ashtray
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Ashtray

Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Ashtray

By Heintz Art Metal Shop

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period sterling silver on bronze ashtray with cigar

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Silver Ashtray

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Art Deco Ashtray
Art Deco Ashtray

Art Deco Ashtray

Sold|$1,200

Art Deco Ashtray

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique American Art Deco Silver Plate & Horn Handle Ashtray

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Silver Ashtray

Materials

Silver Plate

Chester Yacht Club Sterling Silver Bridge Game Personal Ashtrays, Set of Four
Chester Yacht Club Sterling Silver Bridge Game Personal Ashtrays, Set of Four

Chester Yacht Club Sterling Silver Bridge Game Personal Ashtrays, Set of Four

By Henry Birks & Son

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A set of four, sterling silver personal ashtrays from The Chester Yacht Club, made by Henry Birks

Category

Early 20th Century Canadian Arts and Crafts Antique Silver Ashtray

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 19thC Victorian Solid Silver & Enamel 'The Four Vices' Ashtray c.1898
Antique 19thC Victorian Solid Silver & Enamel 'The Four Vices' Ashtray c.1898

Antique 19thC Victorian Solid Silver & Enamel 'The Four Vices' Ashtray c.1898

By William Hair Haseler

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique late 19th Century Victorian solid silver & enamel ashtray depicting 'the four vices', Of

Category

1890s English Victorian Antique Silver Ashtray

Materials

Silver

Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Ashtray With Match Box Holder
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Ashtray With Match Box Holder

Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Ashtray With Match Box Holder

By Heintz Art Metal Shop

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period sterling silver on bronze ashtray with match

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Silver Ashtray

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Bronze and Marble Bear Ashtray
Bronze and Marble Bear Ashtray

Bronze and Marble Bear Ashtray

Located in Queens, NY

Continental Austrian (19/20th Century) silver plated bronze bear figure on large round brown marble

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Silver Ashtray

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of art deco Saint Gobain mirrored glass ashtray, vide-poches.
Pair of art deco Saint Gobain mirrored glass ashtray, vide-poches.

Pair of art deco Saint Gobain mirrored glass ashtray, vide-poches.

By Saint Gobain

Located in London, GB

A stunning pair of mirrored Saint Gobain glass ash trays or vide-poches.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Silver Ashtray

Materials

Cut Glass

19th Century Victorian Coromandel & Solid Silver Smokers Compendium, C.1900
19th Century Victorian Coromandel & Solid Silver Smokers Compendium, C.1900

19th Century Victorian Coromandel & Solid Silver Smokers Compendium, C.1900

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

with two ashtrays. Hallmarked English silver (925 standard), London, year 1900 (e), Maker M Chapman

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Silver Ashtray

Materials

Silver

Art Nouveau Bar Serving Trolley Completely Furnished, circa 1910
Art Nouveau Bar Serving Trolley Completely Furnished, circa 1910

Art Nouveau Bar Serving Trolley Completely Furnished, circa 1910

Located in Vienna, AT

& lidded sugar bowl) -- 2 RECTANGULAR LIDDED BOXES (SILVER-PLATED) -- 1 HOLDER FOR SIX ASHTRAYS

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Silver Ashtray

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Silver Ashtray Vienna Around 1920s
Art Deco Silver Ashtray Vienna Around 1920s

Art Deco Silver Ashtray Vienna Around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Art Deco silver ashtray vienna around 1920s Silver polished and stove enamelled.

Category

1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Silver Ashtray

Materials

Silver

Rare Vintage Car Silver Ashtray by Maker Charles Dumenil, London 1906
Rare Vintage Car Silver Ashtray by Maker Charles Dumenil, London 1906

Rare Vintage Car Silver Ashtray by Maker Charles Dumenil, London 1906

By Charles Henry Dumenil

Located in London, GB

Ideal for the collector of rare vintage car items and memorabilia. A small but great silver

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Silver Ashtray

Art Nouveau Cut Crystal & Silver Ashtray, Copenhagen 1920s
Art Nouveau Cut Crystal & Silver Ashtray, Copenhagen 1920s

Art Nouveau Cut Crystal & Silver Ashtray, Copenhagen 1920s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Art Nouveau style ashtray composed of a cut and edged crystal tray set with a silver rim with 3

Category

1920s Danish Jugendstil Antique Silver Ashtray

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Joseph Heinrichs Copper and Sterling Silver Ashtray with Applied Symbols
Joseph Heinrichs Copper and Sterling Silver Ashtray with Applied Symbols

Joseph Heinrichs Copper and Sterling Silver Ashtray with Applied Symbols

By Joseph Heinrichs

Located in Big Bend, WI

Arts & Crafts sterling and copper ashtray was handmade by Joseph Heinrichs. The piece is hammered

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Silver Ashtray

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Copper

4 Antique Germany 800 Silver Cherub Putti Round Ashtrays
4 Antique Germany 800 Silver Cherub Putti Round Ashtrays

4 Antique Germany 800 Silver Cherub Putti Round Ashtrays

Located in Washington Depot, CT

4 antique German 800 silver round ashtrays with cherub or putti motif. All marked: crown, 800

Category

Early 1900s German Antique Silver Ashtray

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage 9” Crystal and Silver Starburst Club Cigar Ashtray
Vintage 9” Crystal and Silver Starburst Club Cigar Ashtray

Vintage 9” Crystal and Silver Starburst Club Cigar Ashtray

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A lovely Art Deco sterling silver and crystal club cigar ashtray with three cigar rests on a

Category

1920s Art Deco Antique Silver Ashtray

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Portable Cigar Holder / Ashtray by Asprey,  Sheffield 1905
Sterling Silver Portable Cigar Holder / Ashtray by Asprey,  Sheffield 1905

Sterling Silver Portable Cigar Holder / Ashtray by Asprey, Sheffield 1905

By Charles & George Asprey

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

highest quality inclusive of silver, jewelry, leather goods and other fine accessories. Asprey has also

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Silver Ashtray

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany Studios Bronze Ashtray
Tiffany Studios Bronze Ashtray

Tiffany Studios Bronze Ashtray

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Signed Tiffany Studios bronze ashtray.

Category

1920s Arts and Crafts Antique Silver Ashtray

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Opaline Ashtrays
Pair of Opaline Ashtrays

Pair of Opaline Ashtrays

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Two blue opaline ash trays with brass edging, lion heads and leaf shelf

Category

Late 19th Century French American Empire Antique Silver Ashtray

Materials

Opaline Glass

Bronze Ashtray by Oscar Bach
Bronze Ashtray by Oscar Bach

Bronze Ashtray by Oscar Bach

By Oscar Bruno Bach

Located in Water Mill, NY

Bronze ashtray with sailbaot finial signed Oscar Bach.

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Silver Ashtray

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Art Deco Wolverine Ashtray
Vintage Art Deco Wolverine Ashtray

Vintage Art Deco Wolverine Ashtray

Located in Pasadena, TX

Vintage Art Deco Wolverine ashtray Double wolfhound handle with glass insert, fluted pedestal

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Silver Ashtray

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Petrified Wood Bowl / Ashtray
Vintage Petrified Wood Bowl / Ashtray

Vintage Petrified Wood Bowl / Ashtray

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice vintage petrified wood bowl / ashtray, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good condition

Category

15th Century and Earlier African Mid-Century Modern Antique Silver Ashtray

Materials

Petrified Wood

Two Early 20th Century Ashtray Stands
Two Early 20th Century Ashtray Stands

Two Early 20th Century Ashtray Stands

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Set of two old metal ashtrays in powder coated bright sunshine-yellow. Each ashtrays has three

Category

1920s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Silver Ashtray

Materials

Metal

Copper and Brass Ashtray for Cigars
Copper and Brass Ashtray for Cigars

Copper and Brass Ashtray for Cigars

Located in London, GB

A copper and brass ashtray for cigars, circa 1900.

Category

Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Silver Ashtray

Materials

Brass, Copper

Art Deco Ashtray Vienna Around 1920s
Art Deco Ashtray Vienna Around 1920s

Art Deco Ashtray Vienna Around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Art Deco ashtray vienna around 1920s Cut glass Brass polished.

Category

1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Silver Ashtray

Materials

Brass

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Ashtray
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Ashtray

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Ashtray

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period bronze ashtray By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Silver Ashtray

Materials

Bronze

Blue Murano glass ashtray, Italy 1970s
Blue Murano glass ashtray, Italy 1970s

Blue Murano glass ashtray, Italy 1970s

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Vintage blue Murano glass ashtray made in Italy in the 1980s. The bowl is in good vintage

Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Silver Ashtray

Materials

Murano Glass

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Antique Silver Ashtray For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique silver ashtray for your home. Frequently made of metal, silver and bronze, every antique silver ashtray was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique silver ashtray — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique silver ashtray made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique silver ashtray over the years, but those crafted by Tiffany Studios, Bing & Grøndahl and Josef Hoffmann are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Silver Ashtray?

The average selling price for an antique silver ashtray at 1stDibs is $856, while they’re typically $75 on the low end and $8,500 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Ashtrays for You

Once a near-universal tabletop accessory, many antique, new and vintage ashtrays have taken on an entirely new purpose in today’s homes.

Whereas these formerly ubiquitous objects were associated with smoking, drinking, gambling and other vices, a well-designed and interesting ashtray is a candy dish, coaster or cocktail garnish receptacle in today’s interiors. But don’t discount its initial function. Amid your carefully curated coastal chic California decor, for example, a stone ashtray can help you manage the ashes that accumulate while you’re burning your morning incense. Old glass ashtrays, which are quite popular and easily found in free-form, organic shapes, can be a purely decorative final touch when styling a coffee table, whether you’ve filled it with wrapped lemon-drop candies or not.

In the postwar years, the democratization of luxury led to an explosion in the number of well-designed ashtrays, and there are many mid-century modern ashtrays to choose from on 1stDibs. (It’s no coincidence that sculptor Isamu Noguchi devised his “Dymaxion” version, which he hoped would make him rich, in 1945. Alas, it turned out to be too difficult to mass-produce.) The design collection of the Museum of Modern Art includes ashtrays by Carlo Scarpa (Murano glass, 1950–59); Achille Castiglioni (stainless steel with spring-like inserts, 1970); Masayuki Kurokawa (rubber and steel, 1973) and more. Smoking declined in popularity in the 1970s and ’80s, after the surgeon general’s warning began appearing on cigarette packs, but designers were still crafting ashtrays through the end of the century (especially outside the United States).

On 1stDibs, browse a collection of antique, new and vintage ashtrays that includes everything from modern and minimalist cigar ashtrays to outwardly ornate Art Deco ashtrays that evoke the opulence and elegance of the 1920s.

Questions About Antique Silver Ashtray
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.