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Incredible 19th Century Continental Tortoiseshell and Silver Collectors Cabinet
Located in Charleston, SC
Incredible two piece 19th century Continental tortoiseshell and silver collectors cabinet on stand
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19th Century European Antique Silver Collectors

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Cocktail Shaker "Rooster" Shape in Sterling Silver Collector piece
By Ludwig Neresheimer
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional large and realistic solid sterling silver cocktail shaker in the form of a rooster
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Late 19th Century German Antique Silver Collectors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Art Nouveau “Lily” Server
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. First introduced in 1910, “Lily” aka “Floral” quickly became a favorite among silver collectors. Its
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1910s American Antique Silver Collectors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique sterling silver pig pincushion, Edwardian
By Boots Pure Drug Co. 1
Located in NEWARK, GB
collectors and collectors of animal antiques alike. This pincushion is fully hallmarked for sterling silver
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Silver Collectors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique sterling silver pig pincushion, Edwardian
Antique sterling silver pig pincushion, Edwardian
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H 2 in W 3.5 in D 1.25 in
Francis I Sterling Serving Fork
By Reed & Barton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Francis I is R&B’s most famous pattern; it has always been a favorite among silver collectors. This
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Early 1900s American Antique Silver Collectors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Francis I Sterling Serving Fork
Francis I Sterling Serving Fork
H 10.5 in W 3 in D 0.5 in
George II Sterling Silver Coffee Pot with Timber Handle
Located in Brisbane, QLD
potentially prized item for an English silver collector. Marked - hallmarks for London 1748 and unidentified
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Mid-18th Century British George II Antique Silver Collectors

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver St. Paul's Church Collector's Spoon
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami Beach, FL
An early 20th century Tiffany & Co. souvenir spoon for St. Paul's Church. There is a finely detailed depiction of Manhattan's St Paul's Church on handled and the back has additional ...
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Early 20th Century American Antique Silver Collectors

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Sterling Silver

Hand Hammered Lobed Sterling Bowl by The Kalo Shop
Located in Brisbane, QLD
tarnish. Whilst some silver collectors dislike 'grey scale', others find it as simply an addition to a
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Silver Collectors

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Silver Plated Combination Cigar Cutter/Bud Vase by Derby, Connecticut circa 1885
Located in Incline Village, NV
This is a most unusual piece appealing to both those who collect cigar cutters, and collectors who
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1880s American Victorian Antique Silver Collectors

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Fruit Basket James Dixon 19th Century
By James Dixon & Sons
Located in London, GB
quality and design, which is sure to make it a treasured piece by any silver collector. Condition: In
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1880s English Victorian Antique Silver Collectors

Materials

Silver Plate

George III Mustard Pot Made in London in 1811 by Peter & William Bateman
By Peter & William Bateman
Located in London, GB
and is fully marked on the base and on the cover. This is very desirable for a Bateman silver
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1810s British George III Antique Silver Collectors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Edward VII Sterling Silver Fruit Bread Basket Sheffield, 1907
By Atkin Brothers
Located in London, GB
unique quality and design, which is sure to make it a treasured piece by any silver collector
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Silver Collectors

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair Of Art Nouveau Carafes With Silver Mount by Barker Brothers Birmingham 1901
By Barker Brothers Silver Ltd.
Located in Vienna, AT
outer wall, finely radiated base star, smooth silver mount with beak spout and elegantly curved handle
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Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Silver Collectors

Materials

Silver

Elegant Silver 925 Wine Cooler, by Barker Brothers, Chester, England, 1910-1911
By Barker Brothers Silver Ltd.
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant crater-shaped silver wine cooler on an offset, stepped, round base with smooth, profiled
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1910s English Art Nouveau Antique Silver Collectors

Materials

Silver

Circa 1939 Pair of Sterling Gravy Ladles
By International Silver
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage pair of sterling silver gravy ladles, Prelude pattern by International. 1939 pattern
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Early 20th Century American Antique Silver Collectors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen 76-Piece Sterling Silver Flatware Set in Acorn Pattern for 12
By Georg Jensen, Johan Rohde
Located in New York, NY
Georg Jensen sterling silver 76-piece flatware set in the celebrated Acorn pattern, designed by
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Early 20th Century Danish Antique Silver Collectors

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Alpaca Crumb Collector Early Twentieth Century, England
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Alpaca crumb collector early twentieth century Beautiful alpaca crumb box festooned with cord
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Early 20th Century English Other Antique Silver Collectors

Materials

Alpaca

Pairpoint Silverplated Figural Napkin Ring 'Double Rabbits'
By Pairpoint Silver Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, circa 1890 For collectors of exquisite tableware, this circa 1890 Pairpoint silverplated figural napkin
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Late 19th Century American High Victorian Antique Silver Collectors

Materials

Silver Plate

Georg A Scheid Austrian Silver Guilloche Enamel Silver Buckle
By Georg Adam Scheid
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine antique Austrian Viennese Secessionist silver guilloche enamel belt buckle by renowned
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Silver Collectors

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Silver

Georg A Scheid Austrian Silver Guilloche Enamel Silver Buckle
Georg A Scheid Austrian Silver Guilloche Enamel Silver Buckle
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H 2.17 in W 3.06 in D 0.4 in
18th Century Dutch Delft Pottery Blue and White Neoclassical Antique Collectors
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Antique Dutch Delft cabinet plate Material: Delft pottery, earthenware tin glazed Maker: The 3 Bells factory (1670- 1841), marked at the back Origin: The Netherlands, Delft 18th cent...
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18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Antique Silver Collectors

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Delft, Pottery, Earthenware

18th Century Delft Dutch Delftware Blue and White Cabinet Plate Collectors plate
By Royal Delft, Delft, AK Dutch Delftware
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
18th Century Dutch delftware cabinet or collectors plate. Marked The gilt Flower Pot factory Hand
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18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Antique Silver Collectors

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Earthenware, Delft

Webster Sterling Silver Hip Flask
By Webster & Company
Located in New York, NY
Webster sterling silver hip flask from the early 20th century, with an engraved design at the
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Early 20th Century American Antique Silver Collectors

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Webster Sterling Silver Hip Flask
Webster Sterling Silver Hip Flask
H 1.25 in W 4.4 in D 5.1 in
Silver Plate Meat Platter
Located in New Orleans, LA
silver plate, especially those of such superior form, are rare and highly sought by collectors. A
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Silver Collectors

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver Plate Meat Platter
Silver Plate Meat Platter
H 2 in W 14.75 in D 20 in
Vintage Silver Mexican Creamer
Located in New York, NY
Antique small silver pitcher / creamer. Silver casted piece with metal engraving and a carved face
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Early 19th Century Mexican Antique Silver Collectors

Materials

Silver

Vintage Silver Mexican Creamer
Vintage Silver Mexican Creamer
H 6.5 in W 7.5 in D 4.75 in
Chinese Export Silver Ship Centerpiece
Located in New Orleans, LA
Chinese export silver. Chinese silver pieces are renowned for their exceptional quality and unique designs
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19th Century Asian Chinese Export Antique Silver Collectors

Materials

Silver

Chinese Export Silver Ship Centerpiece
Chinese Export Silver Ship Centerpiece
H 7.63 in W 18.88 in D 4.63 in
Meriden 'Dog and Cat' Silverplated Figural Napkin Ring
By Meriden Silver Plate Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
testament to the artistry of late 19th-century silverplated tableware, ideal for collectors or admirers of
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Late 19th Century American High Victorian Antique Silver Collectors

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Silver Plate

Chinese Export Silver Basket Wang Hing
By Wang Hing & Co.
Located in Newark, England
Fine Chinese silver basket (bon-bon dish/bridal basket) circa 1900. The presentation basket of
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Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Silver Collectors

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Silver

Chinese Export Silver Basket Wang Hing
Chinese Export Silver Basket Wang Hing
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H 6.69 in Dm 8.27 in
Vase (Applications in silver) (French), Style: Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty
By Muller Frères
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Mangiarotti, Mario Bellini, Carlo Scarpa) Finland: (Olivia Toikka) Plata Lappas (Lappas Silver): a goldsmith
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1920s French Art Nouveau Antique Silver Collectors

Materials

Silver

Pair of 19th Century French Silver Jars
Located in CABA, AR
Introducing a delightful pair of 19th-century French silver water jars, a testament to the
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Late 19th Century French Antique Silver Collectors

Materials

Silver

Art Deco Sterling Silver & Glass Cocktail Shaker
Located in Northampton, GB
Art Deco Silver & Glass Cocktail Shaker. The Cocktail Shaker of long oval form with a tapered hand-cut
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Silver Collectors

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Silver, Sterling Silver

English Sterling Silver Serving Spoon, 1891
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The English sterling silver spoon has a lion hallmark depicting London and an "R" in a shield
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19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Silver Collectors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Russian Silver Pavel Ovchinnikov & Ivan Khlednikov Gilt Cloisonné Enamel Casket
By Ivan Khlebnikov, Pavel Ovchinnikov
Located in GB
Cloisonné enamel casket box made from solid silver with gold gilding by the highly coveted Pavel Ovchinnikov
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Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Antique Silver Collectors

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Pair of 1798-1809 French Silver Serving Spoons
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1798-1809 pair of silver serving spoons, Paris France. 950 standard silver. Mark of N.A. Lion
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Early 1800s French Antique Silver Collectors

Materials

Silver

Paul Storr Silver-Gilt Bowl
By Paul Storr
Located in New Orleans, LA
William IV silver. His works have remained the most desirable with collectors for generations, and many
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19th Century English William IV Antique Silver Collectors

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Silver

Paul Storr Silver-Gilt Bowl
Paul Storr Silver-Gilt Bowl
H 3.38 in Dm 8.25 in
George Richards & Edward Brown English Sterling Silver Glass Inkstand 1862
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description: George John Richards & Edward Charles Brown English Sterling Silver Inkstand, 1862
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1860s English Edwardian Antique Silver Collectors

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Silver Cigar Cheroot Case - Nathaniel Mills 1853
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this fabulous Victorian solid silver cigar/cheroot case made by Nathaniel
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19th Century Victorian Antique Silver Collectors

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Sterling Silver

Antique Silver Cigar Cheroot Case - Nathaniel Mills 1853
Antique Silver Cigar Cheroot Case - Nathaniel Mills 1853
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H 4.93 in W 2.37 in D 0.71 in
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Pitcher 8
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
A highly uncommon Georg Jensen sterling silver pitcher, featuring design #8b by Georg Jensen dating
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1920s European Art Nouveau Antique Silver Collectors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chinese Export Silver Bowl and Spoon
Located in New Orleans, LA
Chinese export silver. Chinese silver pieces are renowned for their exceptional quality and unique designs
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Silver Collectors

Materials

Silver

Kashmiri 92% Silver Glass, Mid-19th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
This stunning Mughal silver engraved glass, dating back to the 19th century, is a masterpiece of
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Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Silver Collectors

Materials

Silver

Antique Miniature Sterling Silver Pipe, Churchwarden Style
Located in NEWARK, GB
silver, Birmingham assay office, 1912, maker Thomas Henry Vale. A great piece for the pipe collector
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Silver Collectors

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Sterling Silver

1910 Italian Pair of Sterling Silver Candelabras, Tall and Heavy
Located in North Miami, FL
Italian silver craftsmanship and are an exceptional addition to any collector's treasury or an elegant
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Silver Collectors

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Sterling Silver

Tiny Antique English Sterling Silver Swan Pin Cushion, 1908
By Boots Pure Drug Co. 1
Located in Bath, GB
For collectors of all shapes and sizes of these highly prized figural pin cushions, this is the
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Silver Collectors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiny Antique English Sterling Silver Swan Pin Cushion, 1908
Tiny Antique English Sterling Silver Swan Pin Cushion, 1908
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H 1.13 in W 1.5 in D 0.75 in
Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Nut Dish by Hamilton & Diesinger
By Hamilton & Diesinger
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Sterling silver Art Nouveau nut dish by Hamilton & Diesinger, Philadelphia, 1895-1900. Repousse
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Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Silver Collectors

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Sterling Silver Travel Cutlery Renaissance Revival The Netherlands
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Delve into a world of refined elegance with our distinguished 19th Century Sterling Silver Travel
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Late 19th Century Dutch Renaissance Revival Antique Silver Collectors

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Vase Muller Freres with Silver
By Muller Fres Luneville
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
, Angelo Mangiarotti, Mario Bellini, Carlo Scarpa) Finland: (Olivia Toikka) Plata Lappas (Lappas Silver
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Silver Collectors

Materials

Glass

Large Art Deco La Pierre Babylonian Mixed Metals Sterling Silver & Copper Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. In sterling silver and copper. Consisting of a copper body with a wide sterling silver neck and rim
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Silver Collectors

Materials

Sterling Silver, Copper, Mixed Metal

Very Rare Sterling Silver Tea Set, Etruscan Pattern, Elkington, G. Shieber
By Elkington & Co., George Shiebler
Located in Paris, FR
Exquisite sterling silver tea set crafted by the renowned Elkington & Co in collaboration with the
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Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Silver Collectors

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Decorative Flagon, English, Ceramic, Silver, Arthur Barlow, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique decorative flagon. An English, ceramic and silver art pottery jug by Arthur
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Silver Collectors

Materials

Silver

Early 20th Century Sterling Silver Flatware Service For 24 People
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elevate your dining experience with this exceptional North American Sterling Silver Flatware
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Early 20th Century North American Baroque Antique Silver Collectors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Portuguese Silver Set of Four Identical Snuffer Trays
Located in London, GB
Portuguese silver set of four identical snuffer trays Portuguese, 19th Century Height 3cm, width
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19th Century Portuguese Neoclassical Antique Silver Collectors

Materials

Silver

Early 20th Century Sterling Silver Gorham Berry Spoon
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Sterling silver King George pattern berry spoon by Gorham, early 20th century. Monogram EC. 1894
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Early 20th Century American Georgian Antique Silver Collectors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Continental Sterling Silver "Patch Box", Late 19th Century
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Continental sterling silver "Patch Box", late 19th century. Foreign import marks. Sterling standard
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Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Antique Silver Collectors

Materials

Sterling Silver

1890 Pair of German Solid Sterling Silver Coolers (Buckets), Sea Creatures
Located in North Miami, FL
This exceptional pair of German Solid Sterling silver coolers, crafted in the year 1890, stands as
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Late 19th Century German Antique Silver Collectors

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Sterling Silver

Set of 4 Antique George III Silver Sauce Tureens
By John Robins
Located in London, GB
addition to any period dining table or as a treat for a refined collector of late 18th century silver
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Silver Collectors

Materials

Silver

Mid-19th Century Blown Crystal Flask with Silver Plated Fittings
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Blown crystal panel cut flask with silver plated fittings. The screw flip cover is numbers 26. Mid
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Mid-19th Century North American Antique Silver Collectors

Materials

Silver

Sterling Silver Tablespoon by William Bateman I, London, 1817
By William Bateman I
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Sterling silver tablespoon by William Bateman I, London, 1817. Grandson of Hester Bateman. Old
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Silver Collectors

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century American Antique Silver Plate Pitcher by Rogers Smith & Co
By Rogers, Smith & Co.
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful american antique silver plate pitcher by Rogers Smith & Co. Great chiseling work in the
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1860s American Antique Silver Collectors

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair Victorian Cast Silver Scallop Shell Caddy Spoons
By George Hunt
Located in Montreal, QC
terminals, by John S Hunt. For a collector of caddy spoons, spoons, or fine silver there can be no greater
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1840s English Victorian Antique Silver Collectors

Materials

Silver

Antique English George III Silver Tankard Thomas Whipham & Charles Wright, 1759
By Thomas Whipman & Charles Wright
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic large antique English George III sterling silver tankard/ beer stein with
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1750s English George III Antique Silver Collectors

Materials

Sterling Silver

c. 1890s Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Carving Set
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Sterling silver English King pattern carving set by Tiffany & Co., circa 1890s. Roast carving knife
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Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Silver Collectors

Materials

Sterling Silver, Steel

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Antique Silver Collectors For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique silver collectors available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique silver collectors was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, ceramic and wood. Antique silver collectors 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 collectors are generally popular furniture pieces, but Neoclassical, Art Nouveau and Industrial styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique silver collectors over the years, but those made by Albert Coles, Delft and Johann Lötz Witwe are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Silver Collectors?

Antique silver collectors can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,437, while the lowest priced sells for $145 and the highest can go for as much as $49,000.
Questions About Antique Silver Collectors
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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.