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Sterling Silver Crab Tobacco Container, Hallmarked London 1902
Located in London, GB
A wonderful silver container modelled as a crab that was originally made to carry tobacco. Made to
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Early 1900s British Antique Silver Containers

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Sterling Silver

A Magnificent Silver Spice Container, Bezalel Jerusalem circa 1915
Located in New York, NY
Spice container stands on four ball shaped ivory feet attached to base. Container is decorated with
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1910s Israeli Arts and Crafts Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Stone, Multi-gemstone, Silver

Horace Woodward & Co Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Biscuit Box / Container
By Horace Woodward & Co. Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
/container; an addition to our diverse silver box collection This exceptional and large antique sterling
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

An Exclusive Silver Fish Formed Spice Container, Russia Circa 1800
Located in New York, NY
Head of spice container is designed in an oncoming wave pattern with two ruby colored gemstone eyes
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Early 1800s Russian Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Silver

Rare Antique Dutch Silver Heritage Circular Vintage Marriage Box Container
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Exceptional and Impressive Fine Antique Dutch Circular Silver Marriage Box. Well
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Early 20th Century Dutch Edwardian Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Silver

20th Century Japanese Meiji Period Silver & Gold Lacquer Smoking Set, circa 1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
shape handle terminating with realistically modeled tassels, silver container engraved with cherry tree
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Silver

Déco Crystal English Carafe with Ice Container
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Elegant unusual crystal carafe with internal container for ice, helpful and beautiful for your
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Crystal

French Copper Container for Food Preservation
Located in Marbella, ES
French copper container for Food Preservation.
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Early 20th Century French Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Copper

Antique French Copper Container for Food Preservation
French Copper Container for Food Preservation
H 18.9 in W 13.78 in D 11.82 in
Victorian Silver Sugar Bowl and Creamer with Foliate Embossing in Original Case
Located in London, GB
Victorian Silver Sugar Bowl and Creamer with Foliate Embossing in Original Case Exquisite
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1890s British Victorian Antique Silver Containers

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Silver

Large Single White Translucent Opaline Glass Container Barrel Shaped, Late 19th
Located in Queens Village, NY
Presented here is a 19th-century French opaline glass jar with a milky white hue. Adorned with intricate gold barrel decorations. Everyone who appreciates antiques would be pleased t...
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Late 19th Century French Bohemian Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Gold Leaf, Gold, Gold Plate

French 19th Century Pastel on Canvas Still-Life Painting with Citrus in Bowl
Located in Atlanta, GA
jug and a silver container. Transport yourself to the bountiful still-life world of 19th-century
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19th Century French Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Canvas

19th Century Spanish Pharmacy Container Made with Blowing Technique
Located in Marbella, ES
18th Century Spanish Pharmacy Container Made with Blowing Technique
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19th Century Spanish Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Glass

1920s Traditional Hand-Painted Ceramic Sicilian Big Salt Container from Patti
Located in Catania, Sicilia
The Salt Container" from the small town of Patti is a charming and historically significant piece
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Early 20th Century Sicilian Country Antique Silver Containers

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Ceramic

Art Deco Chrome & Glass Rotating Tray with Containers, 1930's
Located in Praha, CZ
Art deco rotating 'Lazy Susan' tray. There are 4 glass containers and one round bowl with a chromed
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Chrome

English 19th Century Pottery Container with Hat Box Shape and Petite Lid
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English pottery container from the 19th century, with hat box shape and "solid leather" depicted
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19th Century English Rustic Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Pottery

Swedish Folk Art Wood Wine And Water Container, circa 1800
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Small Swedish Folk Art water and wine container, early 19th century.
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Early 1800s Swedish Folk Art Antique Silver Containers

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Pine

Antique English Condensed Milk Container is a Deep Cobalt Blue
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique English Condensed Milk Container with its original lid and glazed in a deep rich cobalt
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1890s English Antique Silver Containers

Regency Sterling Silver, Silver Salts
Located in New York, NY
½, depth 7”, height 2 3/4” Containers diameter 2”, height 1 1/2”.
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19th Century English Regency Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century French Painted Faience Porquier Beau Quimper Olive Oil Container
By Grande Maison HB Quimper
Located in Dallas, TX
in Brittany, France circa 1895, the hand painted ceramic container with center rope twist handle and
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Late 19th Century French Antique Silver Containers

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Faience

Edwardian Silver Argyle
By Walker & Hall
Located in London, GB
As a pot designed to keep gravy warm, this antique silver argyle (argyll) is a reproduction of a
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Early 1900s English Adam Style Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Edwardian Silver Argyle
Edwardian Silver Argyle
H 7.75 in W 8.75 in D 3.75 in
Set of Eight Copper Alloy Containers, One with a Spoon, India, 19th-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
India, 19th - 20th century 25 cm the highest Provenance: Italian private collection.
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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Metal

Elizabeth II Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Sterling Silver Spirits Warmer, London
By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in New York, NY
Scarce Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. sterling silver spirits warmer in excellent original condition
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Early 20th Century British Georgian Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

George III silver argyle gravy jug
By Henry Chawner
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely example and rare configuration of the heated silver gravy jug known as an argyle
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Late 18th Century British George III Antique Silver Containers

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Sterling Silver

George III silver argyle gravy jug
George III silver argyle gravy jug
H 6.97 in W 5.99 in D 3.27 in
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Owl Mustard Pot (1872)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique Victorian English sterling silver owl mustard pot; an
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1870s English Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver Writing Set, Madrid, Spain, 1819 and 1841, with Hallmarks
Located in Madrid, ES
initials. Clerk composed of three containers on a slightly raised base on animal claws made of silver in
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19th Century Spanish Neoclassical Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Silver

A Fascinating and Rare Silver Spice Tower, Poland circa 1836
Located in New York, NY
. Hanging flower bells are hanging from the cornices at base of the container. Spice container is square
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1830s Polish Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Silver

Unusual Silver Filigree Spice Tower , Austria circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
with a ball in center. Spice container is square shaped with a floral design in the filigree and has an
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1880s Austrian Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Silver

Antique Glass Cotton Swab Bottle with Sterling Silver Top
Located in Sheffield, MA
The antique faceted glass bottle with a sterling (stamped) silver top was used for cotton swabs and
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Silver

Sterling Silver Holly Smoke Collection Set from 19th Century - 20th Century
By Puiforcat
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 19th Century (1830) Crowned Lion of Judah shaped censer made of 800-silver by Candido Silva
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19th Century Italian Antique Silver Containers

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Sterling Silver

English Silver Plated Barware Cocktail Shaker Set
Located in Tarry Town, NY
English silver plated barware cocktail shaker set. The pieces are in great antique condition with
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Late 19th Century English Antique Silver Containers

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Silver Plate

Silver Glass and Tray Set or Rinser Set, Barcelona, 18th Century, with Hallmarks
Located in Madrid, ES
Rinser in silver in its color. Barcelona, 18th century. With contrast marks and property initials
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18th Century Spanish Neoclassical Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Silver

Antique Sterling Silver and Cut Glass Cruet Service by Paul Storr
By Paul Storr
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, antique Georgian English sterling silver and cut-glass nine
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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Ancient Neoclassic Sterling Silver Coffee Pot, Palermo, Sicily circa 1789
Located in Milano, IT
Ancient Neoclassic Sterling Silver Coffee Pot, Palermo, Sicily circa 1789 Embossed and engraved
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1780s Sicilian Neoclassical Antique Silver Containers

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Sterling Silver

Sampson Mordan Silver Vermeil Glass Pepper Grinder, 1901
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Unusual Antique silver vermeil glass Pepper Grinder, Sampson Mordan import marks, London 1901. The
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Early 20th Century British Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Silver

Silver Cup "tembladera", 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Without hallmarks. Container known as catavinos (wine tasting cup) or tembladera with two flat
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17th Century European Baroque Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Silver

Silver Cup "tembladera", 18th Century
Silver Cup "tembladera", 18th Century
H 1.78 in W 5.91 in D 4.14 in
Silver Cup "Tembladera", 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Without hallmarks. Container known as catavinos (wine tasting cup) or tembladera with two handles
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18th Century European Neoclassical Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Silver

Silver Cup "Tembladera", 18th Century
Silver Cup "Tembladera", 18th Century
H 1.19 in W 5.71 in D 4.34 in
Silver Cup "Tembladera", 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Without hallmarks. With property initials. Container known as catavinos (wine cup) or tembladera
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18th Century European Neoclassical Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Silver

Silver Cup "Tembladera", 18th Century
Silver Cup "Tembladera", 18th Century
H 1.78 in W 5.32 in D 4.14 in
Silver "Bernegal" 'Drinking Cup' Portugal, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
container rests are the contrast marks, which date and place the work in Portugal in the 19th century, a
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19th Century Portuguese Neoclassical Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Silver

1920s German Silver Ten Piece Picnic Tea Service
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
containers and a pair of cups and saucers. Each silver component of this unusual and rare picnic tea service
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1920s Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Silver

Continental Dutch Wood Handled Silver Ashtray or Cheroot Holder
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish Continental, probably Dutch, wooden handled silver ashtray or cheroot holder dating from
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19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Silver

Continental Dutch Wood Handled Silver Ashtray or Cheroot Holder
Continental Dutch Wood Handled Silver Ashtray or Cheroot Holder
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H 1.97 in W 3.55 in D 5.71 in
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Biscuit Box, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a highly decorative antique Victorian silver plated folding biscuit box, circa 1880 in date
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1880s English Victorian Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Nouveau Silver Centerpiece, Jardinière With Glass Insert, Vienna Circa 1900
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
Simple, elegant silver centerpiece in elongated form with vertical walls on four flared feet, the
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Silver

Agate and Silver Covered Container, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
The Agate bowl is 18th century. This Chinese agate bowl was converted into a container with silver
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Agate, Silver

English Sterling Silver 18th Century Desk Sander Hallmarked:-London, 1733
Located in York, GB
English sterling silver desk sander Made and used 289 years ago. Full English hallmarks for London
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1730s English George II Antique Silver Containers

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Silver

STUNNING ANTIQUE CIRA 1900 STERLING SILVER CHiNESE EXPORT DRAGON COCKTAIL SHAKER
Located in GB
(not 925) stamp to the base, 935 is naturally a slightly higher grade of silver that sterling The
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Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Import Marked Sterling Silver Nef by Thomas Callow & Son from London 1925
By Thomas Callow & Son
Located in London, London
This superb example of a sterling silver Nef carries import marks for London, 1925 by Thomas Callow
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1920s German Renaissance Revival Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of 19th Century French Glass and Sterling Silver Vanity Receptacles
Located in Atlanta, GA
Each having a hinged top above a glass container complete with glass stopper, silver marks
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Silver

Tiffany Silver Tea Caddy Set, circa 1910
Located in New York, NY
Consisting of a pair of tea caddies and a sugar box in its original wood container. "Reproduction
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Early 20th Century American Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Vienna Biedermeier Silver Sugar Box With Pear Knob, by Thomas Dub, 1863
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
Biedermeier silver sugar bowl in rectangular basic form on four rocaille feet, the walls of the
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1860s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Silver

Early German Silver Augsburg Baroque Spice Tower, Hans Jacob Ernst , circa 169
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
century, and this 1690s spice tower is super scarce, a true gem of Baroque silver and baroque JUDAICA
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1690s Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Silver

Antique Regency Inlaid Rosewood Silver Perfume Bottle Box Dressing Set 1824
Located in Portland, OR
circular and one perfume bottle. Each container having a guilloched sterling silver top, hallmarked for
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1820s English George IV Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Silver

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Biscuit by Box Fenton Brothers 19thC
By Fenton Brothers
Located in London, GB
This is a highly decorative antique Victorian silver plated folding biscuit box, the base bearing
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1890s English Victorian Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Silver Plate

Early 20th Century Silver Spice Tower by Yehia Yemini, Bezalel School Jerusalem
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
Very rare Bezalel Jerusalem silver filigree spice tower, this amazing spice Tower was Made by
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1920s Israeli Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Silver

Victorian Silver Plated Folding Biscuit Box by Elkington, 19th Century
By Elkington & Co.
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Victorian silver plated folding biscuit box, the base bearing the
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1880s English Victorian Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Silver Plate

Viennese Silver Art Nouveau Cutlery Set, 12 People by Klinkosch In Original Case
By J. C. Klinkosch
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant cutlery Set Made Of Solid Silver For Twelve People Consisting Of 93 Parts in original
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1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Silver

Manner of Christofle 19th-20th Century Silver-Plated & Crystal Fruit Centerpiece
By Christofle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and rare 19th-20th century neoclassical Revival style silver plated metal and cut-glass
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Early 1900s Unknown Neoclassical Revival Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Metal

Latham & Morton Silver Plate Egg Warmer Globe Orb Shape Victorian
By Thomas Latham and Ernest Morton
Located in Topeka, KS
Unique Victorian silver plate egg warmer in a globe or orb shape by Thomas Latham and Ernest Morton
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Silver Plate

Rare South American Mate Cup 18k Gold Inlay on Silver with Horse Motif
Located in New York, NY
Rare South American, silver mate cup with 18k gold inlay on silver, showcasing highly intricate
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Early 20th Century South American Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Gold, Silver

19th Century English Silver and Crystal Cruet Set Complete with Six Bottles
Located in Dallas, TX
This cruet set was created in England circa 1880. Built of silver, the holder stands on a
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Late 19th Century English Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Crystal, Silver

English Silver Plated Cruet Set of Young Boy Leaping in the Air, circa 1873
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English figurative silver plated cruet set, registered 1873 with young boy joyously jumping for
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19th Century English Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Silver Plate

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Antique Silver Containers For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique silver containers for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver and ceramic, all antique silver containers available were constructed with great care. Antique silver containers have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique silver containers bearing Art Deco or Art Nouveau hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique silver containers are appealing in their simplicity, but Horace Woodward & Co. Ltd., Bing & Grøndahl and Christofle produced popular antique silver containers that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Silver Containers?

Antique silver containers can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,475, while the lowest priced sells for $82 and the highest can go for as much as $95,000.
Questions About Antique Silver Containers
  • 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.