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Cut-out silver crown of the Holy Spirit
Cut-out silver crown of the Holy Spirit

Cut-out silver crown of the Holy Spirit

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver crown with a Holy Spirit in relief and a bird on top. Metal: Silver. Origin

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Crown

Materials

Silver

Filigree silver crown alluding to the Holy Spirit
Filigree silver crown alluding to the Holy Spirit

Filigree silver crown alluding to the Holy Spirit

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Filigree silver crown depicting the Holy Spirit. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Crown

Materials

Silver

Baroque Polychrome Wooden Virgin with Period Silver Crown, 18th Century
Baroque Polychrome Wooden Virgin with Period Silver Crown, 18th Century

Baroque Polychrome Wooden Virgin with Period Silver Crown, 18th Century

By Spanish Manufactory

Located in Madrid, ES

Baroque Polychrome Wooden Virgin with Period Silver Crown, 18th Century This Spanish Virgin

Category

18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Silver Crown

Materials

Silver

Silver crown with palmettes and cutouts, topped with Holy Spirit dove
Silver crown with palmettes and cutouts, topped with Holy Spirit dove

Silver crown with palmettes and cutouts, topped with Holy Spirit dove

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver crown alluding to the Virgin with palmettes and cutouts, pommel topped with a

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Crown

Materials

Silver

Silver crown of Virgin Mary with acanthus reliefs and cross-topped pommel
Silver crown of Virgin Mary with acanthus reliefs and cross-topped pommel

Silver crown of Virgin Mary with acanthus reliefs and cross-topped pommel

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver crown depicting the Virgin Mary with reliefs of acanthus leaves, palmettes and

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Crown

Materials

Silver

Silver crown of Virgin Mary with acanthus reliefs and cross-topped pommel
Silver crown of Virgin Mary with acanthus reliefs and cross-topped pommel

Silver crown of Virgin Mary with acanthus reliefs and cross-topped pommel

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver crown alluding to the Virgin with reliefs of acanthus leaves, palmettes and

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Crown

Materials

Silver

Baroque Virgin and Child with Peruvian Silver Crown, Spain, 18th Century
Baroque Virgin and Child with Peruvian Silver Crown, Spain, 18th Century

Baroque Virgin and Child with Peruvian Silver Crown, Spain, 18th Century

By Spanish Manufactory

Located in Madrid, ES

Baroque Virgin and Child with Peruvian Silver Crown, Spain, 18th Century A magnificent Baroque

Category

18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Silver Crown

Materials

Silver

Silver Seder Plate – Hanau, Germany, Early 20th Century
Silver Seder Plate – Hanau, Germany, Early 20th Century

Silver Seder Plate – Hanau, Germany, Early 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

the official German hallmarks for 800 silver—crown, crescent moon, and the maker’s mark of a fleur-de

Category

Early 20th Century German Antique Silver Crown

Materials

Silver

c. 1820 English Crown Derby Sweetmeat Dish
c. 1820 English Crown Derby Sweetmeat Dish

c. 1820 English Crown Derby Sweetmeat Dish

By Crown Derby

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1820 Crown Derby sweetmeat dish, English. Heart lozenge form decorated with corn flowers with

Category

Early 19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Crown

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century, Crown Staffordshire, Rose Garland, Gilded & Blue Border Plates
19th Century, Crown Staffordshire, Rose Garland, Gilded & Blue Border Plates

19th Century, Crown Staffordshire, Rose Garland, Gilded & Blue Border Plates

By Crown Staffordshire

Located in Worcester Park, GB

prominent English porcelain manufacturer Crown Staffordshire known for producing high-quality wares in the

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Crown

Materials

Porcelain

Crown Staffordshire Large Porcelain Tudor House Pastille Burner c.1906
Crown Staffordshire Large Porcelain Tudor House Pastille Burner c.1906

Crown Staffordshire Large Porcelain Tudor House Pastille Burner c.1906

By Crown Staffordshire

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

garden by Crown Staffordshire and dating from around 1906. English based Crown Staffordshire Porcelain

Category

Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Silver Crown

Materials

Porcelain

Ladle Monogram HC
Ladle Monogram HC

Ladle Monogram HC

$76Sale Price|20% Off

Ladle Monogram HC

Located in Malibu, CA

English antique beaded ladle with monogram In HC though barely visible.

Category

Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Revival Antique Silver Crown

Materials

Silver Plate

Scalloped Crown Ducal Plate in Bristol Pink – Victorian Garden Scene
Scalloped Crown Ducal Plate in Bristol Pink – Victorian Garden Scene

Scalloped Crown Ducal Plate in Bristol Pink – Victorian Garden Scene

By Crown Ducal England

Located in Worcester Park, GB

This vintage soup plate by Crown Ducal showcases the timeless elegance of English transferware in a

Category

Early 20th Century English Country Antique Silver Crown

Materials

Earthenware

Marian Crown in silver with reliefs
Marian Crown in silver with reliefs

Marian Crown in silver with reliefs

$1,925Sale Price|30% Off

Marian Crown in silver with reliefs

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver Marian Crown with reliefs and cutouts, topped by a cross. Metal: Silver. Origin

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Crown

Materials

Silver

English Crown Derby Porcelain Potpourri Vessel, early 19th century
English Crown Derby Porcelain Potpourri Vessel, early 19th century

English Crown Derby Porcelain Potpourri Vessel, early 19th century

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

design, by Crown Derby, circa early-19th century, England. Red makers' mark date range circa 1806-1825

Category

Early 19th Century English Empire Antique Silver Crown

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Royal Crown Derby Aesthetic Period Porcelain Plate with Gold & Platinum
Antique Royal Crown Derby Aesthetic Period Porcelain Plate with Gold & Platinum

Antique Royal Crown Derby Aesthetic Period Porcelain Plate with Gold & Platinum

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine Aesthetic Period porcelain plate. By Royal Crown Derby. Richly decorated with detailed

Category

Early 20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Silver Crown

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Royal Crown Derby 'Indian Tree' Pattern Quatrefoil Shape Dish
19th Century Royal Crown Derby 'Indian Tree' Pattern Quatrefoil Shape Dish

19th Century Royal Crown Derby 'Indian Tree' Pattern Quatrefoil Shape Dish

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

19th century Royal Crown Derby 'Indian Tree' Pattern Quatrefoil Shape Dish England, circa 1830

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Silver Crown

Materials

Porcelain

Circa 1878-1890 Pair of Demitasse Cups and Saucers by Royal Crown Derby
Circa 1878-1890 Pair of Demitasse Cups and Saucers by Royal Crown Derby

Circa 1878-1890 Pair of Demitasse Cups and Saucers by Royal Crown Derby

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

A pair of demitasse cups & saucer by Royal Crown Derby, 1878-1890. Peacock pattern; blue underglaze

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Crown

Materials

Porcelain

19thc Royal Crown Derby Demitasse Service for Eight Chinoiserie Imari Pattern
19thc Royal Crown Derby Demitasse Service for Eight Chinoiserie Imari Pattern

19thc Royal Crown Derby Demitasse Service for Eight Chinoiserie Imari Pattern

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Savannah, GA

19th century Royal Crown Derby demitasse service, Imari pattern #198, in classical Japanese

Category

1880s English Chinoiserie Antique Silver Crown

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Crown Derby "Imari" 16 Pc Dessert Service with Gold
Royal Crown Derby "Imari" 16 Pc Dessert Service with Gold

Royal Crown Derby "Imari" 16 Pc Dessert Service with Gold

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Great Barrington, MA

An unusually decorated custom ordered dessert service embellished with an Art Nouveau style raised paste gold monogram on a undulating shaped rim plate. The set consists of 10 desse...

Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Silver Crown

Materials

Porcelain, Paste

Fluted silver teapot with Royal Insignia - Crown
Fluted silver teapot with Royal Insignia - Crown

Fluted silver teapot with Royal Insignia - Crown

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Fluted silver teapot with Royal Insignia - Crown. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Crown

Materials

Silver

Antique English Sixteen-Piece Dessert Service by Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Antique English Sixteen-Piece Dessert Service by Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Antique English Sixteen-Piece Dessert Service by Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in London, GB

prestigious maker, Royal Crown Derby Porcelain, which was appointed the official royal porcelain manufacturer

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Crown

Materials

Porcelain

12 Royal Crown Derby Cobalt Blue Neoclassical Dessert Plates
12 Royal Crown Derby Cobalt Blue Neoclassical Dessert Plates

12 Royal Crown Derby Cobalt Blue Neoclassical Dessert Plates

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Great Barrington, MA

An unusual set of 12 Royal Crown Derby dessert plates featuring an elegant and restrained central

Category

Early 20th Century British Neoclassical Antique Silver Crown

Materials

Porcelain, Paste

Antique Royal Crown Derby Chinoiserie Styled Teapot, Cream & Sugar Set
Antique Royal Crown Derby Chinoiserie Styled Teapot, Cream & Sugar Set

Antique Royal Crown Derby Chinoiserie Styled Teapot, Cream & Sugar Set

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This teapot and cream and sugar set were made by the well known Royal Crown Derby maker of England

Category

Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Silver Crown

Materials

Porcelain

12 Royal Crown Derby Service Plates with Two-Color Raised Paste Gold
12 Royal Crown Derby Service Plates with Two-Color Raised Paste Gold

12 Royal Crown Derby Service Plates with Two-Color Raised Paste Gold

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Great Barrington, MA

This magnificent set of 12, 19th century Royal Crown Derby service, presentation plates are fit for

Category

19th Century English Antique Silver Crown

Materials

Gold

A Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Dinner Service 19th/20th Century Kings pattern
A Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Dinner Service 19th/20th Century Kings pattern

A Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Dinner Service 19th/20th Century Kings pattern

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Buchanan, MI

A Royal Crown Derby Porcelain/ironstone Assembled Dinner Service 19th/20th Century Kings pattern

Category

19th Century English George III Antique Silver Crown

Materials

Porcelain

Early Derby Porcelain Cup & Saucer Rare Pattern 128 Puce Crown Marks, circa 1795
Early Derby Porcelain Cup & Saucer Rare Pattern 128 Puce Crown Marks, circa 1795

Early Derby Porcelain Cup & Saucer Rare Pattern 128 Puce Crown Marks, circa 1795

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

with the crown and crossed batons hand painted in puce, with the pattern number 128 below. The saucer

Category

Late 18th Century English George III Antique Silver Crown

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Royal Crown Derby Chinoiserie Styled Five Small Cup & Saucer Sets
Antique Royal Crown Derby Chinoiserie Styled Five Small Cup & Saucer Sets

Antique Royal Crown Derby Chinoiserie Styled Five Small Cup & Saucer Sets

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Crown Derby maker of England and date to approximately 1850 and done in the period Chinoiserie style

Category

Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Silver Crown

Materials

Porcelain

Magnificent Large Silver Torah Crown – Algeria or Libya, 1845
Magnificent Large Silver Torah Crown – Algeria or Libya, 1845

Magnificent Large Silver Torah Crown – Algeria or Libya, 1845

Located in New York, NY

An exceptionally large and majestic Torah Crown (Keter Torah), created in North Africa in the mid

Category

1840s Libyan Antique Silver Crown

Materials

Silver

12 Royal Crown Derby Neoclassical Dinner Plates with Profuse Raised Paste Gold
12 Royal Crown Derby Neoclassical Dinner Plates with Profuse Raised Paste Gold

12 Royal Crown Derby Neoclassical Dinner Plates with Profuse Raised Paste Gold

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Great Barrington, MA

There is great and then there is magnificent and these plates made by Royal Crown Derby qualify as

Category

Early 1900s English Neoclassical Antique Silver Crown

Materials

Gold

Set of 12 Royal Crown Derby Hand-Painted Dinner Plates with Floral Bouquets
Set of 12 Royal Crown Derby Hand-Painted Dinner Plates with Floral Bouquets

Set of 12 Royal Crown Derby Hand-Painted Dinner Plates with Floral Bouquets

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Great Barrington, MA

This set is a great example of the iconic artistry and style of Royal Crown Derby. These plates

Category

Early 1900s English Antique Silver Crown

Materials

Porcelain

ROYAL CROWN DERBY - Imari Pattern #2451 - Tea Cup & Saucer - U.K. - C.1912-16
ROYAL CROWN DERBY - Imari Pattern #2451 - Tea Cup & Saucer - U.K. - C.1912-16

ROYAL CROWN DERBY - Imari Pattern #2451 - Tea Cup & Saucer - U.K. - C.1912-16

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Chatham, ON

ROYAL CROWN DERBY - Imari Pattern Number 2451 - Antique bone china tea cup with fluted sides (circa

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Crown

Materials

Ceramic

Silver fish serving fork with reliefs and a crown on the handle
Silver fish serving fork with reliefs and a crown on the handle

Silver fish serving fork with reliefs and a crown on the handle

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver fish serving fork with reliefs and a crown on the handle. Metal: Silver. Origin

Category

Early 18th Century European Antique Silver Crown

Materials

Silver

Antique English Victorian Silver Plated Fretwork Crown Napkin Rings - a Pair
Antique English Victorian Silver Plated Fretwork Crown Napkin Rings - a Pair

Antique English Victorian Silver Plated Fretwork Crown Napkin Rings - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique English Victorian Silver Plated Fretwork Crown Napkin Rings - a Pair. Item features ornate

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Silver Crown

Materials

Silver Plate

English Imari Style Porcelain Handled Silver Table Knives, a Cased Set of Eight
English Imari Style Porcelain Handled Silver Table Knives, a Cased Set of Eight

English Imari Style Porcelain Handled Silver Table Knives, a Cased Set of Eight

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

- 1860, in the manner of Royal Crown Derby. In the original fitted wood presentation case. Showing the

Category

Mid-19th Century English Japonisme Antique Silver Crown

Materials

Silver Plate

Fine Royal Crown Derby Imari Porcelain & Silver Salt, circa 1890
Fine Royal Crown Derby Imari Porcelain & Silver Salt, circa 1890

Fine Royal Crown Derby Imari Porcelain & Silver Salt, circa 1890

Located in Worcester, GB

Fine Royal Crown Derby Imari Porcelain & Silver Salt, circa 1890 A fine late Victorian Royal Crown

Category

Late 19th Century British Antique Silver Crown

Materials

Porcelain

A Royal Crown Derby Aves Gold Soup Tureen and Solid Silver soup Ladle
A Royal Crown Derby Aves Gold Soup Tureen and Solid Silver soup Ladle

A Royal Crown Derby Aves Gold Soup Tureen and Solid Silver soup Ladle

Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB

A Royal Crown Derby Aves Gold Soup Tureen and Solid Silver soup Ladle. It is a piece of luxury fine

Category

1920s British Victorian Antique Silver Crown

Materials

Silver

Pretty quality antique Edwardian Crown Devon biscuit barrel
Pretty quality antique Edwardian Crown Devon biscuit barrel

Pretty quality antique Edwardian Crown Devon biscuit barrel

Located in Ipswich, GB

Pretty quality antique Edwardian Crown Devon biscuit barrel, having a pretty biscuit barrel

Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Silver Crown

Materials

Silver Plate

Collection of Three English Blue Willow Platters
Collection of Three English Blue Willow Platters

Collection of Three English Blue Willow Platters

By Crown Staffordshire

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century English blue and white ironstone serving platter. This Fine example of early blue willow is great as a serving platter or great hanging on the wall. The condition is ver...

Category

19th Century English Country Antique Silver Crown

Materials

Pottery

Royal Albert Crown Imari Saucer
Royal Albert Crown Imari Saucer

Royal Albert Crown Imari Saucer

Located in Land O' Lakes, FL

A Radium Imari saucer by Royal Albert Crown China, circa 1920, England.

Category

1920s English Antique Silver Crown

Materials

Porcelain

Ye Old Willow Crown Staffordshire Plates
Ye Old Willow Crown Staffordshire Plates

Ye Old Willow Crown Staffordshire Plates

Located in Tampa, FL

Vintage Crown Staffordshire, Ye Old Willow salad plates. England.

Category

1920s English Antique Silver Crown

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century French Majolica Pansies Crown Decoration
19th Century French Majolica Pansies Crown Decoration

19th Century French Majolica Pansies Crown Decoration

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century French Majolica Pansies Crown Decoration. 11 by 10.7 inches , H / 4 inches.  

Category

1890s French Country Antique Silver Crown

Materials

Ceramic

Nøstetangen "Chrystal Desert" Glass with Frederik V's Crowned Monogram
Nøstetangen "Chrystal Desert" Glass with Frederik V's Crowned Monogram

Nøstetangen "Chrystal Desert" Glass with Frederik V's Crowned Monogram

Located in Kastrup, DK

Norwegian 18th century Nøstetangen glass with Frederik V's crowned monogram. From the Norwegian

Category

Mid-18th Century Norwegian Baroque Antique Silver Crown

Materials

Glass

French Large Majolica Roses Crown, circa 1890
French Large Majolica Roses Crown, circa 1890

French Large Majolica Roses Crown, circa 1890

Located in Austin, TX

French large crown with roses in high relief, circa 1890. Highly decorative pieces, very heavy

Category

1890s French Country Antique Silver Crown

Materials

Ceramic

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Antique Silver Crown For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique silver crown for your home. Each antique silver crown for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and metal. Your living room may not be complete without an antique silver crown — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique silver crown is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Georgian, Victorian and Neoclassical styles are sought with frequency. A well-made antique silver crown has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Royal Crown Derby Porcelain, Crown Staffordshire and Crown Derby are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Silver Crown?

Prices for an antique silver crown can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $118 and can go as high as $435,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,495.
Questions About Antique Silver Crown
  • 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 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 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 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.
  • 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 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.