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GeorgianStyle Phoenix Birds Glass & Pave Crystal Artisan Silver Bar Brooch
GeorgianStyle Phoenix Birds Glass & Pave Crystal Artisan Silver Bar Brooch

GeorgianStyle Phoenix Birds Glass & Pave Crystal Artisan Silver Bar Brooch

Located in Chicago, IL

soldered to a solid silver arched bar, which is spanned by a faux-gold brass pin with early-20th Century

Category

Early 20th Century Georgian Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Silver, Brass

French 19th Century Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Silver Bar Brooch
French 19th Century Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Silver Bar Brooch

French 19th Century Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Silver Bar Brooch

Located in Poitiers, FR

Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark and silver. Called a barrette brooch, it is

Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

1890s English Antique Rose Cut Diamond Crescent Moon Gold Silver Bar Brooch Pin
1890s English Antique Rose Cut Diamond Crescent Moon Gold Silver Bar Brooch Pin

1890s English Antique Rose Cut Diamond Crescent Moon Gold Silver Bar Brooch Pin

Located in New York, NY

Silver Brooch Pin Bar This slim smile of a moon--a waxing crescent--is aglitter with tiny twinkling rose

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, Silver

Stylish George V Sterling Silver Armorial Bar Tray by Walker & Hall, 1920
Stylish George V Sterling Silver Armorial Bar Tray by Walker & Hall, 1920

Stylish George V Sterling Silver Armorial Bar Tray by Walker & Hall, 1920

By Walker & Hall

Located in London, London

silver bar tray is of a rectangular form with rounded corners, a polished surface, and plain angular

Category

1920s English Art Deco Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Sterling Silver

1890s English Antique Ruby Pearl Rose Cut Diamond Bow Gold Silver Bar Brooch Pin
1890s English Antique Ruby Pearl Rose Cut Diamond Bow Gold Silver Bar Brooch Pin

1890s English Antique Ruby Pearl Rose Cut Diamond Bow Gold Silver Bar Brooch Pin

Located in New York, NY

the timeless romance and elegance of the Victorian era with this exquisite, all original, antique bar

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Ruby, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Gold Vase and Flower Bar Brooch
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Gold Vase and Flower Bar Brooch

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Gold Vase and Flower Bar Brooch

Located in London, GB

Wonderful Victorian hand chased ornate sterling silver bar brooch, with a lovely vase, flowers and

Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Silver

Art Deco Silver Overlay Frosted Back Bar Bottle, "Scotch" W/ Silver Collar & CAP
Art Deco Silver Overlay Frosted Back Bar Bottle, "Scotch" W/ Silver Collar & CAP

Art Deco Silver Overlay Frosted Back Bar Bottle, "Scotch" W/ Silver Collar & CAP

By Lapierre Silver Co.

Located in Nantucket, MA

Art Deco back bar bottle or decanter with silver overlay on a frosted ground. Silver over lay

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Sterling Silver

A 19th Century Polish Silver Torah Pointer
A 19th Century Polish Silver Torah Pointer

A 19th Century Polish Silver Torah Pointer

Located in New York, NY

affixed at different points on the handle which consists of four separate twisted silver bars bounded

Category

19th Century Polish Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Silver

Art Nouveau Silver Overlay "Scotch" Back Bar Bottle / Decanter with Thistles
Art Nouveau Silver Overlay "Scotch" Back Bar Bottle / Decanter with Thistles

Art Nouveau Silver Overlay "Scotch" Back Bar Bottle / Decanter with Thistles

By Lapierre Silver Co.

Located in Nantucket, MA

American silver overlay back bar bottle or decanter having an allover overlaid design of thistles

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Silver Overlay "Wheat Head" Whiskey Back Bar Bottle or Decanter
Art Nouveau Silver Overlay "Wheat Head" Whiskey Back Bar Bottle or Decanter

Art Nouveau Silver Overlay "Wheat Head" Whiskey Back Bar Bottle or Decanter

By Lapierre Silver Co.

Located in Nantucket, MA

American silver overlay back bar bottle or decanter having an overlaid design of wheat heads around

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Silver Overlay Decanter or Back Bar Bottle with Thistle Design
Art Nouveau Silver Overlay Decanter or Back Bar Bottle with Thistle Design

Art Nouveau Silver Overlay Decanter or Back Bar Bottle with Thistle Design

By Lapierre Silver Co.

Located in Nantucket, MA

Early 20th century silver overlay decanter or back bar bottle with a silver overlay collar above a

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Silver Overlay Back Bar Bottle w/Wreath and Geometric Line Pattern
Art Deco Silver Overlay Back Bar Bottle w/Wreath and Geometric Line Pattern

Art Deco Silver Overlay Back Bar Bottle w/Wreath and Geometric Line Pattern

By Lapierre Silver Co.

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Art Deco silver overlay decanter or back bar bottle. Clear glass with an overlay design in sterling

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early 20th Century Silver Overlaid Back Bar Bottle w/Shield-Form "Label"
Early 20th Century Silver Overlaid Back Bar Bottle w/Shield-Form "Label"

Early 20th Century Silver Overlaid Back Bar Bottle w/Shield-Form "Label"

By Lapierre Silver Co.

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Early 20th century dark amber glass back bar bottle with sterling silver overlay decoration

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early 20th Century Silver Overlaid "RYE" Back Bar Bottle w/Shield-Form "Label"
Early 20th Century Silver Overlaid "RYE" Back Bar Bottle w/Shield-Form "Label"

Early 20th Century Silver Overlaid "RYE" Back Bar Bottle w/Shield-Form "Label"

By Lapierre Silver Co.

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Early 20th century dark amber glass back bar bottle with sterling silver overlay. Decorated with

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Sterling Silver

A Moroccan Silver and Velvet Mezuzah Case, Circa 1910
A Moroccan Silver and Velvet Mezuzah Case, Circa 1910

A Moroccan Silver and Velvet Mezuzah Case, Circa 1910

Located in New York, NY

through the silver bar at the top of the case. Interestingly Hallmarked at the side of the top silver

Category

1910s Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Silver

International Silver Meriden SP Art Deco Silver Plated Martini Cocktail Shaker
International Silver Meriden SP Art Deco Silver Plated Martini Cocktail Shaker

International Silver Meriden SP Art Deco Silver Plated Martini Cocktail Shaker

By International Silver

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage International Silver Meriden SP Co Art Deco Hammered Silver Plated Martini Cocktail Shaker

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Pierced Twin Handle Bar Serving Tray by Wilcox
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Pierced Twin Handle Bar Serving Tray by Wilcox

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Pierced Twin Handle Bar Serving Tray by Wilcox

By Wilcox Silver Plate Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Pierced Twin Handle Bar Serving Tray by Wilcox. Circa Early 20th

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco Sterling Silver Rhinestone Bar Brooch, Unsigned, U.S, circa 1930s
Art Deco Sterling Silver Rhinestone Bar Brooch, Unsigned, U.S, circa 1930s

Art Deco Sterling Silver Rhinestone Bar Brooch, Unsigned, U.S, circa 1930s

Located in Chatham, CA

Art Deco sterling silver bar brooch/pin set with blue and clear rhinestones (faux sapphires and

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Blonde Oak Tantalus 3 Decanter Dry Bar Games Compendium 19th Century
Antique Blonde Oak Tantalus 3 Decanter Dry Bar Games Compendium 19th Century

Antique Blonde Oak Tantalus 3 Decanter Dry Bar Games Compendium 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a superb antique Victorian golden oak cased three decanter tantalus with decorative silver

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate, Brass

Vintage Sterling Silver Back Bar Bottle
Vintage Sterling Silver Back Bar Bottle

Vintage Sterling Silver Back Bar Bottle

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Vintage sterling silver overlay back bar bottle with five almost matching shot glasses. Very nice

Category

Early 20th Century American Early Victorian Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Tantalus / Games Set
Antique English Tantalus / Games Set

Antique English Tantalus / Games Set

Located in Forney, TX

lifts access the secret hiding space (shown with a silver bar to show scale / silver bar not included

Category

Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Art Nouveau Silver Cigarette Case & Matchbox, Portrait Of A Nude, Vienna ca 1900
Art Nouveau Silver Cigarette Case & Matchbox, Portrait Of A Nude, Vienna ca 1900

Art Nouveau Silver Cigarette Case & Matchbox, Portrait Of A Nude, Vienna ca 1900

By Viennese Manufactory

Located in Vienna, AT

background. The image is framed and broken up by inlaid, plant-like intertwined silver bars, a typical Art

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Two Handled Birmingham Wine Cooler
Sterling Silver Two Handled Birmingham Wine Cooler

Sterling Silver Two Handled Birmingham Wine Cooler

By Birmingham Silver Co.

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Early 20th century sterling silver two handled champagne/wine cooler bucket by William Hutton

Category

1920s European Art Deco Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Sterling Silver

Old English Silver Plate Art Nouveau Style Ice Bucket
Old English Silver Plate Art Nouveau Style Ice Bucket

Old English Silver Plate Art Nouveau Style Ice Bucket

By Barker Ellis Silver Co.

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Introducing our exquisite English silver plated hammered barware / tableware ice bucket. Expertly

Category

Late 19th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of 12 International Sterling Silver Goblets on Matching Tray
Set of 12 International Sterling Silver Goblets on Matching Tray

Set of 12 International Sterling Silver Goblets on Matching Tray

By International Sterling, Barbour Silver Co.

Located in New York, NY

Set of 12 Barbour for International Sterling, sterling silver goblets, adorned with garland-like

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Incredible Edwardian sterling silver wine cistern hallmarked in 1904
Incredible Edwardian sterling silver wine cistern hallmarked in 1904

Incredible Edwardian sterling silver wine cistern hallmarked in 1904

By Barker Brothers Silver Ltd.

Located in London, London

This substantial sterling silver wine cistern and its stand were hallmarked in Birmingham in 1904

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Sterling Silver

EDWARDIAN 1905 Heisey Bar Shaker In Engraved Crystal And .925 Sterling Silver
EDWARDIAN 1905 Heisey Bar Shaker In Engraved Crystal And .925 Sterling Silver

EDWARDIAN 1905 Heisey Bar Shaker In Engraved Crystal And .925 Sterling Silver

By John Heisey

Located in Miami, FL

An antique shaker designed by A.H. Heisey Co. This is a beautiful and unusual bar shaker created

Category

Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Hawkes Sterling Silver & Etched Glass Bar Decanter in Art Deco Style
Hawkes Sterling Silver & Etched Glass Bar Decanter in Art Deco Style

Hawkes Sterling Silver & Etched Glass Bar Decanter in Art Deco Style

By T. G. Hawkes & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Hawkes decanter with a sterling silver cap and made of beautifully etched glass showcasing floral

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair Art Deco Silver Overlay Ruby Red Back Bar Bottles or Decanters
Pair Art Deco Silver Overlay Ruby Red Back Bar Bottles or Decanters

Pair Art Deco Silver Overlay Ruby Red Back Bar Bottles or Decanters

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Pair of Art Deco back bar bottles or decanters in silver overlaid ruby red glass with panel faceted

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Silver Plate Champagne Bucket / Wine Bucket by Wilcox S.P. Co
Art Deco Silver Plate Champagne Bucket / Wine Bucket by Wilcox S.P. Co

Art Deco Silver Plate Champagne Bucket / Wine Bucket by Wilcox S.P. Co

By Wilcox Silver Plate Co.

Located in Nantucket, MA

Art Deco silver plate champagne / wine bucket of tapered form by Wilcox S.P. Co. having 2 reeded

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco Silver Plate Jigger, Bottle Opener, Stir Spoon Combination Bar Tool
Art Deco Silver Plate Jigger, Bottle Opener, Stir Spoon Combination Bar Tool

Art Deco Silver Plate Jigger, Bottle Opener, Stir Spoon Combination Bar Tool

By Napier Co.

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Art Deco silver plate stir spoon, bottle opener, spirit measure combination bar tool by Napier Co,

Category

Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair Art Deco Silver Overlay Amber 'Scotch' & ' Rye' Decanters, Back Bar Bottles
Pair Art Deco Silver Overlay Amber 'Scotch' & ' Rye' Decanters, Back Bar Bottles

Pair Art Deco Silver Overlay Amber 'Scotch' & ' Rye' Decanters, Back Bar Bottles

By La Pierre Manufacturing

Located in Nantucket, MA

Hard to find matched pair of decanters or back bar bottles in amber glass with sterling silver

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Sterling Silver

G. Jensen Sterling Silver Cocktail / Bar Tray in Blossom Pattern # 232B 1920s
G. Jensen Sterling Silver Cocktail / Bar Tray in Blossom Pattern # 232B 1920s

G. Jensen Sterling Silver Cocktail / Bar Tray in Blossom Pattern # 232B 1920s

By Georg Jensen

Located in New York, NY

Georg Jensen sterling silver hand-hammered cocktail or bar tray in Blossom pattern number 232B

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique English Victorian Silver Plated Grapevine Oval Bar Tray w/ Monogram
Antique English Victorian Silver Plated Grapevine Oval Bar Tray w/ Monogram

Antique English Victorian Silver Plated Grapevine Oval Bar Tray w/ Monogram

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique English Victorian Silver Plated Grapevine Oval Bar Tray w/ Illegible Monogram. Circa Early

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique English Sheffield Edwardian Silver Plated Oval 16" Bar Tray w/ Gallery
Antique English Sheffield Edwardian Silver Plated Oval 16" Bar Tray w/ Gallery

Antique English Sheffield Edwardian Silver Plated Oval 16" Bar Tray w/ Gallery

By Sheffield

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique English Sheffield Edwardian Silver Plated Oval 16" Bar Serving Platter Tray w/ raised

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Silver Plate

Etched Glass Lady's Leg Bar Set
Etched Glass Lady's Leg Bar Set

Etched Glass Lady's Leg Bar Set

Located in New Orleans, LA

Shelton Silver Co. of Connecticut, the shaker is crafted in wonderful detail from the curved, Cuban heel

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate

Chinoiserie decorated Cocktail cabinet on stand
Chinoiserie decorated Cocktail cabinet on stand

Chinoiserie decorated Cocktail cabinet on stand

By Maple & Co.

Located in Dereham, GB

Chinoiserie decorated Cocktail cabinet on carved Silver gilt stand circa 1920s Faded Cream coloured

Category

1920s British Chinoiserie Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Silver Leaf

Art Deco English Silver Toast Rack, 4 Slice Breakfast Bread Car Shape Toast Bar
Art Deco English Silver Toast Rack, 4 Slice Breakfast Bread Car Shape Toast Bar

Art Deco English Silver Toast Rack, 4 Slice Breakfast Bread Car Shape Toast Bar

Located in Wembley, GB

English Silver-Plated Car-Shaped Toast Rack, Art Deco Style, Circa 1930s A delightful and rare

Category

1920s British Art Deco Antique Silver Bar

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

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Antique Silver Bar For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique silver bar available at 1stDibs. An antique silver bar — often made from metal, silver and sterling silver — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for an antique silver bar, we have 1179 options in-stock, while there are 6 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the antique silver bar you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An antique silver bar, designed in the Victorian, Georgian or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made antique silver bar has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Mappin & Webb, James Dixon & Sons and Edward Barnard & Sons are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Silver Bar?

The average selling price for an antique silver bar at 1stDibs is $1,620, while they’re typically $45 on the low end and $85,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Dining-entertaining for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.

Questions About Antique Silver Bar
  • 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 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 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 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.