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Pair Antique George II Silver Tapersticks Candlesticks Candle Holders 1744
Pair Antique George II Silver Tapersticks Candlesticks Candle Holders 1744

Pair Antique George II Silver Tapersticks Candlesticks Candle Holders 1744

By James Gould

Located in London, GB

A pair of Antique George II sterling Silver Tapersticks. These early Georgian cast silver

Category

Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Silver Candle

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair 19th Century French Silvered Louis XV Church Candlesticks with Wax Candles
Pair 19th Century French Silvered Louis XV Church Candlesticks with Wax Candles

Pair 19th Century French Silvered Louis XV Church Candlesticks with Wax Candles

Located in Dallas, TX

candles. Presented with their wax candles, the candlesticks showcase a beautifully preserved silver-plated

Category

Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Silver Candle

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Parcel Gilt Go-to-bed  Candle Holder
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Parcel Gilt Go-to-bed  Candle Holder

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Parcel Gilt Go-to-bed Candle Holder

By Elkington & Co.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

antique Victorian sterling silver Go-To-Bed candle holder* has been realistically modelled in the form of

Category

1840s British Victorian Antique Silver Candle

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early 20th Century French Silvered (Mercury) Glass Candle Sticks
Early 20th Century French Silvered (Mercury) Glass Candle Sticks

Early 20th Century French Silvered (Mercury) Glass Candle Sticks

Located in Wainscott, NY

Pair of Silvered glass French candlesticks. Mercury Glass is actually silvered glass and contains

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Silver Candle

Materials

Mercury Glass

2 Neoclassical Repousse Silver Plate Candlesticks Candle Holders 12"
2 Neoclassical Repousse Silver Plate Candlesticks Candle Holders 12"

2 Neoclassical Repousse Silver Plate Candlesticks Candle Holders 12"

Located in Dayton, OH

Pair of heavy, mid to early 20th century Georgian style repousse silver plate candlesticks / taper

Category

Early 20th Century Georgian Antique Silver Candle

Materials

Metal

Sheffield Plate English Candles
Sheffield Plate English Candles

Sheffield Plate English Candles

Located in Tampa, FL

A pair of early 19th century Sheffield plate candles. Original bow bashes with metal bottoms

Category

1820s English Antique Silver Candle

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Silver Empire Candelabras Napoleonic Obelisk a pair 925 Sterling
Antique Silver Empire Candelabras Napoleonic Obelisk a pair 925 Sterling

Antique Silver Empire Candelabras Napoleonic Obelisk a pair 925 Sterling

By Empire Furniture, Gorham, Odiot, Sheffield Silver Co., Empire Art Silver

Located in Wommelgem, VAN

Antique Second Empire Candelabra Sterling Silver Obelisk Form with Chains and Tassels Style: Empire

Category

Mid-19th Century Dutch Empire Revival Antique Silver Candle

Materials

Sterling Silver

Louis XVI Style Pair of Silver Plated and Crystal Candle Holders by Morlot
Louis XVI Style Pair of Silver Plated and Crystal Candle Holders by Morlot

Louis XVI Style Pair of Silver Plated and Crystal Candle Holders by Morlot

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A very fine pair of antique silver-plated candle holders in the Louis XVI style, dating from the

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Silver Candle

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Pair of Antique English Silver Plated Candlesticks with Chased Leaf Decoration
Pair of Antique English Silver Plated Candlesticks with Chased Leaf Decoration

Pair of Antique English Silver Plated Candlesticks with Chased Leaf Decoration

By Barker Ellis Silver Co.

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This pair of antique silver plated candlesticks were made in England, likely by Ellis & Barker, in

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Silver Candle

Materials

Brass

19th Century Pair of Parisian Engraved Candle Holders
19th Century Pair of Parisian Engraved Candle Holders

19th Century Pair of Parisian Engraved Candle Holders

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

An exceptionally fine pair of silver-plated candlesticks by renowned silversmiths Cailar Bayard

Category

19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Silver Candle

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Georgian Silverplate Chamberstick Candle Holder Candlestick w Snuffer
Antique Georgian Silverplate Chamberstick Candle Holder Candlestick w Snuffer

Antique Georgian Silverplate Chamberstick Candle Holder Candlestick w Snuffer

Located in Dayton, OH

Antqiue English Georgian silver plate chamber candlestick with ring handle, snuffer, and push up

Category

Late 19th Century Georgian Antique Silver Candle

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Austrian Art Deco Pair Alpaca Candle Holders 1920's
Antique Austrian Art Deco Pair Alpaca Candle Holders 1920's

Antique Austrian Art Deco Pair Alpaca Candle Holders 1920's

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

1365 Pair Art Deco Austrian Alpaca silvered brass candle holders.

Category

1920s Antique Silver Candle

Materials

Silver Plate

Old Sheffield English Plate Piano Candlestick
Old Sheffield English Plate Piano Candlestick

Old Sheffield English Plate Piano Candlestick

By Sheffield Silver Co.

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Old English sheffield silver plated pair of piano candle stick with exterior design details. Each

Category

1860s English Antique Silver Candle

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Antique Candle Sconces, French, Wall Lighting, Art Nouveau, Victorian
Pair of Antique Candle Sconces, French, Wall Lighting, Art Nouveau, Victorian

Pair of Antique Candle Sconces, French, Wall Lighting, Art Nouveau, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of antique candle sconces. A French, silver plated wall light in Art Nouveau taste

Category

Early 20th Century French Late Victorian Antique Silver Candle

Materials

Silver Plate

Candle Chandelier by Elis Bergh for C. G. Hallberg, Sweden, 1920s
Candle Chandelier by Elis Bergh for C. G. Hallberg, Sweden, 1920s

Candle Chandelier by Elis Bergh for C. G. Hallberg, Sweden, 1920s

By CG Hallberg, Elis Bergh

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Beautiful Art Deco candle chandelier by Elis Bergh. Silver plated with large crystal prisms

Category

1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Silver Candle

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Scottish Sterling Silver Wax Jack
Antique Victorian Scottish Sterling Silver Wax Jack

Antique Victorian Scottish Sterling Silver Wax Jack

By David Duncan

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Scottish silver candle holder was crafted by the Cupar silversmith David Duncan. An antique wax jack

Category

1850s Scottish Victorian Antique Silver Candle

Materials

Sterling Silver

Neoclassical Silver Candlesticks
Neoclassical Silver Candlesticks

Neoclassical Silver Candlesticks

$1,850Sale Price / set|21% Off

Neoclassical Silver Candlesticks

Located in Montreal, QC

Beautiful pair of Neoclassical 916/1000 style silver candlesticks, hallmarked Lisbon Ferreira

Category

Early 20th Century Portuguese Antique Silver Candle

Materials

Silver

Pair of Sheffield Silverplated Convertible Three Light Candelabras, Circa 1840s
Pair of Sheffield Silverplated Convertible Three Light Candelabras, Circa 1840s

Pair of Sheffield Silverplated Convertible Three Light Candelabras, Circa 1840s

By Sheffield Silver Co.

Located in Germantown, MD

Pair Sheffield silverplated convertible three light candelabras with brass trims. Measures 17"W x 5"D x 18"H. Base is 6" W x 5"D Converted to candlestick, it stands 12.5" tall. G...

Category

Mid-19th Century English George III Antique Silver Candle

Materials

Silver, Brass

Pair Of Exotic Gilt And Patinated Bronze Candle Sticks
Pair Of Exotic Gilt And Patinated Bronze Candle Sticks

Pair Of Exotic Gilt And Patinated Bronze Candle Sticks

Located in Norwood, NJ

Pair of 19th century French/Austrian gilt, silvered and patinated figural exotic candlesticks

Category

Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Silver Candle

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver Plate, Bronze

Antique French Gilded Candle Holders, Tripod Base, Circa 1850
Antique French Gilded Candle Holders, Tripod Base, Circa 1850

Antique French Gilded Candle Holders, Tripod Base, Circa 1850

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An antique pair of mid 19th century French candle holders with delicate Pinewood carvings set on a

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Silver Candle

Materials

Metal

Silver Plate Floral Leaf Candle Stick Holder, Four Candles
Silver Plate Floral Leaf Candle Stick Holder, Four Candles

Silver Plate Floral Leaf Candle Stick Holder, Four Candles

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Silver plated four candle stick with leave design on circular based. Includes four tapers or four

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Silver Candle

Materials

Silver Plate

Pewter Candle Sconce with Sunrise Design, Sweden 1932
Pewter Candle Sconce with Sunrise Design, Sweden 1932

Pewter Candle Sconce with Sunrise Design, Sweden 1932

Located in London, GB

An oval candle sconce in silver-coloured metal - mostly likely pewter. The oval panel is engraved

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Antique Silver Candle

Materials

Pewter

Antique Candelabras Brutalist Menorah Jewish Judaica Golden Candle Holders Brass
Antique Candelabras Brutalist Menorah Jewish Judaica Golden Candle Holders Brass

Antique Candelabras Brutalist Menorah Jewish Judaica Golden Candle Holders Brass

Located in Wembley, GB

- 35 cm. We sell several of these candle holders through a year and because these items are unique

Category

1910s Swedish Hollywood Regency Antique Silver Candle

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal, Brass, Bronze

18th Century Italian Candelabra Rococo Sterling Silver Candlesticks Venice pair
18th Century Italian Candelabra Rococo Sterling Silver Candlesticks Venice pair

18th Century Italian Candelabra Rococo Sterling Silver Candlesticks Venice pair

By Barbour Silver Co., Paul de Lamerie, Charles Nicolas Odiot, Gorham, Paul Storr

Located in Wommelgem, VAN

2 Italian 18th century solid silver candlesticks altar Church candlesticks Style: Rococo, Italian

Category

18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Silver Candle

Materials

Silver

Antique English Sterling Silver Candlesticks by Walker & Hall
Antique English Sterling Silver Candlesticks by Walker & Hall

Antique English Sterling Silver Candlesticks by Walker & Hall

By Walker & Hall

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive pair of antique George V English sterling silver candlesticks in the Arts

Category

1910s English Arts and Crafts Antique Silver Candle

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

A set of 4 Four brass & ore candlesticks, Golden Floral Bronze Candle Holders
A set of 4 Four brass & ore candlesticks, Golden Floral Bronze Candle Holders

A set of 4 Four brass & ore candlesticks, Golden Floral Bronze Candle Holders

Located in Wembley, GB

A set of 4 Four brass & ore candlesticks, Golden Floral Bronze Candle Holders Highly collectable

Category

Early 1900s Swedish Art Deco Antique Silver Candle

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Leaf

Superb Pair of Continental Silvered Candelabra
Superb Pair of Continental Silvered Candelabra

Superb Pair of Continental Silvered Candelabra

Located in Dallas, TX

Sensational pair of Continental silvered bronze 7-candle candelabra. Having ornate acanthus leaf

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Candle

Materials

Bronze

A Set Antique Candelabras Brutalist Menorah Jewish Judaica Golden Candle Holder
A Set Antique Candelabras Brutalist Menorah Jewish Judaica Golden Candle Holder

A Set Antique Candelabras Brutalist Menorah Jewish Judaica Golden Candle Holder

Located in Wembley, GB

We are happy to offer you this set of brass-hammered menorah with a pair of small brass candleholders and a single medium-size candlestick. With Hanukkah just a few weeks away, now i...

Category

1910s Swedish Hollywood Regency Antique Silver Candle

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze, Sheet Metal

Silver paddle with reliefs
Silver paddle with reliefs

Silver paddle with reliefs

$875Sale Price|30% Off

Silver paddle with reliefs

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver paddle with reliefs and monogram card. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Candle

Materials

Silver

Silver paddle with reliefs
Silver paddle with reliefs

Silver paddle with reliefs

$669Sale Price|52% Off

Silver paddle with reliefs

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver paddle with reliefs, monogrammed plaque on the handle and resting on four

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Candle

Materials

Silver

Antique Continental Silver Candlesticks 1880
Antique Continental Silver Candlesticks 1880

Antique Continental Silver Candlesticks 1880

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique European silver candlesticks; an addition to

Category

1880s Antique Silver Candle

Materials

Sterling Silver

Guilloche silver paddle
Guilloche silver paddle

Guilloche silver paddle

$717Sale Price|52% Off

Guilloche silver paddle

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Guilloche silver paddle, monogram card and flame arrester. Metal: Silver. Origin

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Candle

Materials

Silver

Embossed silver candlesticks
Embossed silver candlesticks

Embossed silver candlesticks

$7,000Sale Price / set|30% Off

Embossed silver candlesticks

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver candlesticks with reliefs, garlands, bows and inverted obelisk-shaped stems

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Candle

Materials

Silver

Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Overlay Candle Guard
Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Overlay Candle Guard

Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Overlay Candle Guard

Located in Riverdale, NY

Sterling Silver overlay candle guard from the early 20th century. Art Nouveau sterling violet

Category

1920s American Art Deco Antique Silver Candle

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Large Antique Silver Candlesticks, 800 Silver from Italy
Pair of Large Antique Silver Candlesticks, 800 Silver from Italy

Pair of Large Antique Silver Candlesticks, 800 Silver from Italy

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A pair of large antique silver candlesticks, beautifully decorated with ornate ornaments. The

Category

1920s Italian Regency Antique Silver Candle

Materials

Silver

Italian Silver Gilt wood and Iron Candelabra
Italian Silver Gilt wood and Iron Candelabra

Italian Silver Gilt wood and Iron Candelabra

Located in Hudson, NY

This is a nice example of pricket candle lighting. The form is somewhat unusual and the scale is

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Silver Candle

Materials

Iron, Silver Leaf

Antique Belgian, Cast Silver Louis XVI Candlesticks
Antique Belgian, Cast Silver Louis XVI Candlesticks

Antique Belgian, Cast Silver Louis XVI Candlesticks

Located in Torino, IT

An elegant pair of French silver candlesticks. They both feature Belgian silver hallmarks. Mons

Category

18th Century and Earlier Belgian Baroque Antique Silver Candle

Antique German Silver Candelabra
Antique German Silver Candelabra

Antique German Silver Candelabra

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique German 800 standard silver six-light candelabra

Category

Early 1900s German Antique Silver Candle

Materials

Sterling Silver

Guatemalan Silver Candlestick
Guatemalan Silver Candlestick

Guatemalan Silver Candlestick

Located in San Cristobal de Las Casas, Chiapas

Guatemalan silver candlestick From the early 19th century, It is an authentic jewel of Mexican

Category

19th Century Guatemalan American Colonial Antique Silver Candle

Materials

Silver

Early 20thC English Silver plate Candlesticks /Sterling Silver Columns, set/2
Early 20thC English Silver plate Candlesticks /Sterling Silver Columns, set/2

Early 20thC English Silver plate Candlesticks /Sterling Silver Columns, set/2

Located in Malibu, CA

. Square bases with steps up to the column. On the square base, a sterling silver fluted round columns

Category

Early 20th Century British Neoclassical Antique Silver Candle

Materials

Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Embossed and cut silver paddle
Embossed and cut silver paddle

Embossed and cut silver paddle

$427Sale Price|65% Off

Embossed and cut silver paddle

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Embossed and cut-out silver paddle. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: boar II

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Candle

Materials

Silver

1920s American Sterling Silver Tapersticks
1920s American Sterling Silver Tapersticks

1920s American Sterling Silver Tapersticks

By James Robinson 1

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive pair of antique American cast sterling silver tapersticks; an addition of our

Category

1920s American Antique Silver Candle

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Silver paddle with floral motifs
Silver paddle with floral motifs

Silver paddle with floral motifs

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver paddle with floral motifs engraved in a circular shape. Metal: Silver. Origin

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Candle

Materials

Silver

Silver paddle with vine reliefs
Silver paddle with vine reliefs

Silver paddle with vine reliefs

$956Sale Price|52% Off

Silver paddle with vine reliefs

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver paddle with vine reliefs and four support elements, cut-out handle and shell

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Candle

Materials

Silver

Silver candlestick with square base
Silver candlestick with square base

Silver candlestick with square base

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver candlestick with a square base in relief with cherubs and plant motifs. Metal

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Candle

Materials

Silver

Guilloche silver paddle with reliefs
Guilloche silver paddle with reliefs

Guilloche silver paddle with reliefs

$1,120Sale Price|30% Off

Guilloche silver paddle with reliefs

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Guilloche silver paddle with reliefs, monogram card on the handle and applications

Category

Early 18th Century European Antique Silver Candle

Materials

Silver

Silver paddle with embossed scissors
Silver paddle with embossed scissors

Silver paddle with embossed scissors

$4,200Sale Price|30% Off

Silver paddle with embossed scissors

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver paddle with embossed scissors, removable flame arrester, handle with monogram

Category

Early 18th Century European Antique Silver Candle

Materials

Silver

A Pair of Antique Candlestick Golden Candle Holder Brass Light for Home Decor
A Pair of Antique Candlestick Golden Candle Holder Brass Light for Home Decor

A Pair of Antique Candlestick Golden Candle Holder Brass Light for Home Decor

Located in Wembley, GB

So light up your home and the festival with this beauty! Candlestick The pair of candlesticks Keijser & Co, Westerås. Height 15 cm.

Category

1910s Swedish Art Deco Antique Silver Candle

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze, Sheet Metal

Antique Sterling Silver Three Light Candelabra
Antique Sterling Silver Three Light Candelabra

Antique Sterling Silver Three Light Candelabra

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of versatile antique English sterling silver three-light

Category

1890s English Antique Silver Candle

Materials

Sterling Silver

PIr of Antique Silver Candlesticks, Diana Silver, Vienna 19th Century
PIr of Antique Silver Candlesticks, Diana Silver, Vienna 19th Century

PIr of Antique Silver Candlesticks, Diana Silver, Vienna 19th Century

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you sill find a pair of silver candlesticks. They feature neoclassical design

Category

19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Antique Silver Candle

Materials

Silver

Pair of Italian Silver Candlesticks
Pair of Italian Silver Candlesticks

Pair of Italian Silver Candlesticks

Located in Long Island City, NY

These mid-18th century Italian silver candlesticks bear a coat-of-arms engraved at the base, with a

Category

18th Century Italian Antique Silver Candle

Materials

Sterling Silver

Magnificent Austrian Pair of Seven-Light Sterling Silver Candelabra, Hollowware
Magnificent Austrian Pair of Seven-Light Sterling Silver Candelabra, Hollowware

Magnificent Austrian Pair of Seven-Light Sterling Silver Candelabra, Hollowware

Located in Big Bend, WI

Magnificent Austrian succession sterling silver massive candelabrum pair of seven-light figural

Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Classical Roman Antique Silver Candle

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Antique Silver Candle For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique silver candle for your home. Each antique silver candle for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and sterling silver. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique silver candle, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique silver candle, designed in the Georgian, Victorian or Baroque style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique silver candle over the years, but those crafted by Hawksworth, Eyre & Co. Ltd., Elkington & Co. and Walker & Hall are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Silver Candle?

An antique silver candle can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,484, while the lowest priced sells for $319 and the highest can go for as much as $49,547.

Finding the Right Candle-holders for You

For centuries, candles have been used in religious ceremonies such as Hanukkah, provided light to work or read by and more. During meals, the soft glimmer of candles adds warmth to a dinner table that no lighting solution could possibly imitate. With the right antique or vintage candleholder, candles can elevate a table setting or just help support your efforts to create a romantic atmosphere in any room.

When you combine the distinctive glow of a candle with a candleholder that matches the color scheme and decor you’ve painstakingly put together, the result can feel like magic. Finding the candleholder that best meets your needs can be daunting because you’re essentially bringing a piece into your home that is as important as the candle itself. Unsurprisingly, venturesome designers over the years have crafted innumerable alternatives to the traditional form of candleholders, and today a broad array of these decorative objects can be found on 1stDibs, whether they’re 19th-century candleholders made of silver or sleek mid-century modern glass candleholders for an understated accent to your dining area.

Try a tabletop orb candleholder from Lynne Meade Ceramics for a distinctive interpretation of this long-loved furnishing. An alluring pair of Georg Jensen stainless-steel candleholders, featuring pronounced organic curves, or Art Nouveau–informed natural-world motifs, on the other hand, can bring a dose of sculptural elegance to your living room.

If you’re more inclined to opt for antique or vintage pieces, find a collection that includes everything from simple wood taper candleholders to elaborate candelabras of gilt bronze or cut glass on 1stDibs now.

Questions About Antique Silver Candle
  • 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 ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    To tell if a silver candle holder is real, find out if a magnet is attracted to it. Solid sterling silver and fine silver aren't magnetic. However, some silver plate candle holders may be. Silver plate is the term for items made of base metal and then finished with a layer of genuine silver. If the magnet sticks to your candle holders, they may be silver plate or constructed out of a different material. If you'd like an expert's assistance with the identification process, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Find a variety of candle holders 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 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To tell if a candle holder is solid antique brass, you can try placing a magnet on it. Brass is not magnetic, so if there is any attraction, the piece is unlikely to be solid brass. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of candle holders.
  • 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 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 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 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.