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Silver inkwell with three engraved tanks, bell & tray on claw feet
Silver inkwell with three engraved tanks, bell & tray on claw feet

Silver inkwell with three engraved tanks, bell & tray on claw feet

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver inkwell with three engraved containers, bell, pen stand and tray resting on

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Silver

Brushed silver toiletry box with gold bands and powder-puff mirror
Brushed silver toiletry box with gold bands and powder-puff mirror

Brushed silver toiletry box with gold bands and powder-puff mirror

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Brushed silver toiletry box with gold bands and interior mirror with powder container

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Silver

Very Large Victorian Period Silver Plate-Mounted Table Snuff Mull
Very Large Victorian Period Silver Plate-Mounted Table Snuff Mull

Very Large Victorian Period Silver Plate-Mounted Table Snuff Mull

Located in New York, NY

some very minor losses to the silver plating on the snuff container and on the mounts (see photos) and

Category

1850s English Victorian Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Silver Plate

Early 20th Century Silver Spice Tower by Bezalel School Jerusalem
Early 20th Century Silver Spice Tower by Bezalel School Jerusalem

Early 20th Century Silver Spice Tower by Bezalel School Jerusalem

Located in New York, NY

Silver and silver filigree spice container, Jerusalem, circa 1920. Ball spice container raised on

Category

Early 20th Century Israeli Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Silver

Early 20th Century Silver Spice Tower by Bezalel School Jerusalem
Early 20th Century Silver Spice Tower by Bezalel School Jerusalem

Early 20th Century Silver Spice Tower by Bezalel School Jerusalem

Located in New York, NY

Silver and silver filigree spice container created at Bezalel School Jerusalem, circa 1910. Marked

Category

Early 20th Century Israeli Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Silver

German Late 19th Century Crocodile And Silver Vanity Suitcase Case
German Late 19th Century Crocodile And Silver Vanity Suitcase Case

German Late 19th Century Crocodile And Silver Vanity Suitcase Case

Located in Copenhagen, K

lids, one box in silver, several brushes and combs in silver, inkwell in silver, perfume container in

Category

Late 19th Century German Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Silver

Antique Biscuit Box, by Armand Fresnais, Art Nouveau Hand-Painted Glass, France
Antique Biscuit Box, by Armand Fresnais, Art Nouveau Hand-Painted Glass, France

Antique Biscuit Box, by Armand Fresnais, Art Nouveau Hand-Painted Glass, France

By Armand Fresnais

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

-1927 A gorgeous Art Nouveau cake container/ biscuit box. Thick, hand-painted glass and silver-plated

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century French Rosewood and Mother of Pearl Travel Vanity Trinket Case
19th Century French Rosewood and Mother of Pearl Travel Vanity Trinket Case

19th Century French Rosewood and Mother of Pearl Travel Vanity Trinket Case

Located in Dallas, TX

outfitted with silver and glass containers. The vanity accessories include two square cut-glass bottles, two

Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Silver Plate

Victorian Snuff Box with Mounted Ram's Head – 19th Century
Victorian Snuff Box with Mounted Ram's Head – 19th Century

Victorian Snuff Box with Mounted Ram's Head – 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

is topped with a lidded silver-plated bronze container for storing snuff. The ram's head rests on a

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Bronze

3 Agate Boxes With Gilt Pomponne Mounts, Antique, 19th Century
3 Agate Boxes With Gilt Pomponne Mounts, Antique, 19th Century

3 Agate Boxes With Gilt Pomponne Mounts, Antique, 19th Century

Located in Cotignac, FR

personal representation. Apart from large silver or wood containers (mulls), which usually stood at the

Category

19th Century Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Brass

Agate Box With Gilt Pomponne Mounts, Antique, 19th Century
Agate Box With Gilt Pomponne Mounts, Antique, 19th Century

Agate Box With Gilt Pomponne Mounts, Antique, 19th Century

Located in Cotignac, FR

personal representation. Apart from large silver or wood containers (mulls), which usually stood at the

Category

19th Century Other Art Style Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Brass

Agate Box Antique 19th Century Oval With Gilt Pomponne Mounts.
Agate Box Antique 19th Century Oval With Gilt Pomponne Mounts.

Agate Box Antique 19th Century Oval With Gilt Pomponne Mounts.

Located in Cotignac, FR

. Apart from large silver or wood containers (mulls), which usually stood at the table at home or at

Category

19th Century Other Art Style Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Brass

Agate Box Antique 19th Century With Gilt Pomponne Mounts
Agate Box Antique 19th Century With Gilt Pomponne Mounts

Agate Box Antique 19th Century With Gilt Pomponne Mounts

Located in Cotignac, FR

personal representation. Apart from large silver or wood containers (mulls), which usually stood at the

Category

19th Century Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Brass

19th Century Gentleman’s Dressing Case
19th Century Gentleman’s Dressing Case

19th Century Gentleman’s Dressing Case

Located in Dublin 8, IE

19th century pigskin and silver plated gentleman’s dressing case, fitted silver topped glass

Category

19th Century French Antique Silver Containers

Sue et Mare, Pumpkin-shaped Tobacco Container w/ Pipe-Holder Base, Circa 1925
Sue et Mare, Pumpkin-shaped Tobacco Container w/ Pipe-Holder Base, Circa 1925

Sue et Mare, Pumpkin-shaped Tobacco Container w/ Pipe-Holder Base, Circa 1925

By Sue et Mare

Located in New York, NY

Designed to hold tobacco and pipes, this lidded bowl is set in an elegant base, executed in glazed faïence, exhibits Süe et Mare's dual focus on heritage and modernity. The pair were...

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Faience

Group Of Raj Period Silverware
Group Of Raj Period Silverware

Group Of Raj Period Silverware

Unavailable|$4,500 / set

Group Of Raj Period Silverware

Located in New York, NY

3 sterling silver containers from the Raj Period of India. The center piece is a 'pan' (betel nut

Category

19th Century Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Austrian Secession Glass and Silver Lidded Container
Austrian Secession Glass and Silver Lidded Container

Austrian Secession Glass and Silver Lidded Container

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in Toronto, ON

Austrian glass and silver lidded container with scalloped edges. Diana head silver mark and AP

Category

1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Silver

Cambodian Silver Deer Shaped Betel Nut Container
Cambodian Silver Deer Shaped Betel Nut Container

Cambodian Silver Deer Shaped Betel Nut Container

Located in Brisbane, Queensland

A .900 silver betel nut container in the form of a reclined deer. Handmade with repoussé and chased

Category

Early 20th Century Cambodian Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Silver

19th c. Puebla Talavera Container
19th c. Puebla Talavera Container

19th c. Puebla Talavera Container

Located in Summerland, CA

A 19th century double handled Talavera Poblana Vasija with colorful foliate motifs juxtaposed against a red grid of parallel lines - complete with the original lid.

Category

19th Century Mexican Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Terracotta

Bauhaus Kitchen Food Container Set by Theodor Bogler
Bauhaus Kitchen Food Container Set by Theodor Bogler

Bauhaus Kitchen Food Container Set by Theodor Bogler

By Theodor Bogler

Located in Marwitz, DE

This Bauhaus Kitchen food container set was designed by Theodor Bogler for the kitchen of Eduard

Category

1920s German Bauhaus Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Ceramic

Large Single White Translucent Opaline Glass Container Barrel Shaped, Late 19th
Large Single White Translucent Opaline Glass Container Barrel Shaped, Late 19th

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...

Category

Late 19th Century French Bohemian Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Gold Leaf

Bauhaus Container Set by Theodor Bogler Special Edition 100 Years of Bauhaus
Bauhaus Container Set by Theodor Bogler Special Edition 100 Years of Bauhaus

Bauhaus Container Set by Theodor Bogler Special Edition 100 Years of Bauhaus

By Theodor Bogler

Located in Marwitz, DE

This Bauhaus kitchen food container set was designed by Theodor Bogler for the kitchen of Eduard

Category

1920s German Bauhaus Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Ceramic

Silver Inlaid Betel Nut Containers
Silver Inlaid Betel Nut Containers

Silver Inlaid Betel Nut Containers

Unavailable|$1,250 / set

Silver Inlaid Betel Nut Containers

Located in New York, NY

Traditional betel nut container from Mindanao island of the Philippines. Priced as individual

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Silver Containers

Sterling Silver Raj Period Serving Tray
Sterling Silver Raj Period Serving Tray

Sterling Silver Raj Period Serving Tray

Located in New York, NY

Sterling silver serving tray with 8 containers and peacock motifs, and central container that

Category

19th Century Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Silver

Antique Silver Beetle Nut Container and Applicator Set

Antique Silver Beetle Nut Container and Applicator Set

Located in Hudson, NY

Indian beetle nut container made of silver. The top is decorated with a Paisley design. The silver

Category

19th Century Indian Antique Silver Containers

Rare Art Deco Sterling and Enamel Covered Crystal Container
Rare Art Deco Sterling and Enamel Covered Crystal Container

Rare Art Deco Sterling and Enamel Covered Crystal Container

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This beautiful Art Deco container would make a great vanity or tabletop accessory. The multifaceted

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Turkish Silver Wedding Box
Turkish Silver Wedding Box

Turkish Silver Wedding Box

Unavailable|$1,480

Turkish Silver Wedding Box

Located in Austin, TX

Egyptian Cairo .900 silver, this container reflects its utilitarian purpose of celebrating ceremonial

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Balkan Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Silver

Sterling Silver Raj Period Serving Tray
Sterling Silver Raj Period Serving Tray

Sterling Silver Raj Period Serving Tray

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Sterling silver serving tray with 8 containers and peacock motifs, and central container that

Category

19th Century Indian Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Silver Gilt Dressing Case by Ortner & Houle
Antique Silver Gilt Dressing Case by Ortner & Houle

Antique Silver Gilt Dressing Case by Ortner & Houle

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

shaped glass travelling containers with silver gilt lids housed in velvet. The glass has a star cut base

Category

19th Century Great Britain (UK) Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Silver, Brass

Exceptional Japanese Iron and Mixed Metal Lidded Box
Exceptional Japanese Iron and Mixed Metal Lidded Box

Exceptional Japanese Iron and Mixed Metal Lidded Box

Located in Christchurch, GB

the minutest detail. The shell of the turtle lifts off to reveal a small silver lined storage

Category

19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Metal, Silver, Iron

19th Century English Teapoy from the National Trust for Historic Preservation
19th Century English Teapoy from the National Trust for Historic Preservation

19th Century English Teapoy from the National Trust for Historic Preservation

Located in Alexandria, VA

compartments flanking a Sheffield silver sugar container. The caddy raised on a tapered pedestal supported by

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Silver Plate

Two French Brass Desk Pots, 18th Century
Two French Brass Desk Pots, 18th Century

Two French Brass Desk Pots, 18th Century

Located in Ambler, PA

Two French brass desk pots, 18th century. One sander and one container. Traces of silver

Category

Early 18th Century French Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Brass

Vanity Box
Vanity Box

Vanity Box

Unavailable|$1,500

Vanity Box

Located in Brooklyn, NY

English Calamander Wood Dressing box , With Fitted Interior And Ten Silver Plate Mounted Jars And

Category

19th Century English Antique Silver Containers

Sterling Silver Crab Tobacco Container, Hallmarked London 1902
Sterling Silver Crab Tobacco Container, Hallmarked London 1902

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

Category

Early 1900s British Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver Cup 'Bernegal' with Hallmarks, 17th-18th Century
Silver Cup 'Bernegal' with Hallmarks, 17th-18th Century

Silver Cup 'Bernegal' with Hallmarks, 17th-18th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Silver container in its color with circular foot and foot composed of a spherical area and another

Category

18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette Cronin & Wheeler 1849 19th C
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette Cronin & Wheeler 1849 19th C

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette Cronin & Wheeler 1849 19th C

By Cronin & Wheeler

Located in London, GB

late 18th Century and through the mid 19th Century, were small silver containers with a hinged lid

Category

1840s English Victorian Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Sterling Silver

A Silver Etrog Container, Hungary Circa 1900
A Silver Etrog Container, Hungary Circa 1900

A Silver Etrog Container, Hungary Circa 1900

Located in New York, NY

A Stunning Silver Etrog Container, made in Hungary Around the 1900's. Hammered and chased Etrog

Category

Early 1900s Hungarian Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Silver

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Treacle Tin/Container
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Treacle Tin/Container

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Treacle Tin/Container

By Horace Woodward & Co. Ltd.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

silver treacle tin/container has a plain cylindrical form. The surface of this antique tin is plain

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Sterling Silver

A 19th Century Polish Silver Bird Formed Spice Container
A 19th Century Polish Silver Bird Formed Spice Container

A 19th Century Polish Silver Bird Formed Spice Container

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite 19th-century Polish silver spice container is a masterful example of craftsmanship

Category

19th Century Polish Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Silver

Debain French Art Nouveau Ceramic Vase
Debain French Art Nouveau Ceramic Vase

Debain French Art Nouveau Ceramic Vase

By Alphonse Debain

Located in New York, NY

, seated in a silver container. (MG #127)

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Silver Containers

A Magnificent Silver Spice Container, Bezalel Jerusalem circa 1915
A Magnificent Silver Spice Container, Bezalel Jerusalem circa 1915

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

Category

1910s Israeli Arts and Crafts Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Stone, Multi-gemstone, Silver

Russian Cut Crystal Oval Container on Silver Base
Russian Cut Crystal Oval Container on Silver Base

Russian Cut Crystal Oval Container on Silver Base

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large Russian cut crystal oval container on silver base that bears a rare Fraget mark for marking

Category

Late 19th Century Polish Baroque Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Indian Antique Silver Filigree Salt Container with Gemstones
Indian Antique Silver Filigree Salt Container with Gemstones

Indian Antique Silver Filigree Salt Container with Gemstones

Located in London, GB

This astonishingly ornate salt container dates from the 18th Century in India, when salt was a

Category

18th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Silver

Antique 1720s Shagreen and Silver Travelling Cutlery Container
Antique 1720s Shagreen and Silver Travelling Cutlery Container

Antique 1720s Shagreen and Silver Travelling Cutlery Container

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique European silver mounted shagreen container; an addition

Category

1720s European Other Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Silver

20th Century Japanese Meiji Period Silver & Gold Lacquer Smoking Set, circa 1900
20th Century Japanese Meiji Period Silver & Gold Lacquer Smoking Set, circa 1900

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

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Silver

20th Century Japanese Meiji Period Silver & Gold Lacquer Smoking Set, circa 1900
20th Century Japanese Meiji Period Silver & Gold Lacquer Smoking Set, circa 1900

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

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Silver

ANTIQUE 20THC JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD SILVER & GOLD LACQUER SMOKING SET c.1900
ANTIQUE 20THC JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD SILVER & GOLD LACQUER SMOKING SET c.1900

ANTIQUE 20THC JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD SILVER & GOLD LACQUER SMOKING SET c.1900

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

birds, rope shape handle terminating with realistically modeled tassels, silver container engraved with

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Silver

A very rare George III Tape Measure
A very rare George III Tape Measure

A very rare George III Tape Measure

Located in London, GB

The Tape Measure is housed within a beautiful cylindrical silver container engraved with stylised

Category

19th Century English Antique Silver Containers

Large Italian Olive Oil Container
Large Italian Olive Oil Container

Large Italian Olive Oil Container

Located in Dallas, TX

Container used for storing olive oil. Italy circa 1850.

Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Terracotta

An Early 19th Century Polish Rose Formed Spice Container
An Early 19th Century Polish Rose Formed Spice Container

An Early 19th Century Polish Rose Formed Spice Container

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite early 19th-century Polish silver spice container is masterfully crafted in the form

Category

Early 19th Century Polish Antique Silver Containers

Materials

Silver

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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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a silver spoon is an antique, seek the assistance of a licensed and experienced appraiser. Many antique pieces lack marks, and it is generally not possible to determine the type and age of metal through a simple visual inspection. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver spoons on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    While antique silver plate can be worth something, it is not usually as valuable compared with contemporary pieces or similar sterling silver antiques.
  • 1stDibs 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.