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Perod Signed White and Gold Porcelain Cup
Perod Signed White and Gold Porcelain Cup

Perod Signed White and Gold Porcelain Cup

Located in Roma, IT

Perod Signed White and Gold Porcelain Cup Beautiful fine white porcelain bowl Features beautiful

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Vienna porcelain - 4 cups and saucers, 1781
Vienna porcelain - 4 cups and saucers, 1781

Vienna porcelain - 4 cups and saucers, 1781

By Imperial Vienna Porcelain

Located in DELFT, NL

Set of 4 cups and saucers with decoration of gilt flower sprays and blue border by the Kaiserlich

Category

Late 18th Century Austrian Louis XVI Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Egg Holder Cup Blue and White Porcelain
Egg Holder Cup Blue and White Porcelain

Egg Holder Cup Blue and White Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful blue and white porcelain egg holder cup, circa early-20th century. A predominantly

Category

Early 20th Century European Victorian Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Carlsbad Breakfast Porcelain Coffee Cup, 1910
Carlsbad Breakfast Porcelain Coffee Cup, 1910

Carlsbad Breakfast Porcelain Coffee Cup, 1910

Located in Praha, CZ

- in perfect original condition.    

Category

1910s Art Nouveau Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Vienna porcelain - 4 cups and saucers, 1781
Vienna porcelain - 4 cups and saucers, 1781

Vienna porcelain - 4 cups and saucers, 1781

By Imperial Vienna Porcelain

Located in DELFT, NL

Set of 4 cups and saucers with decoration of gilt flower sprays and blue border by the Kaiserlich

Category

Late 18th Century Austrian Louis XVI Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Meissen Hand Painted Cup and Saucer
19th Century Meissen Hand Painted Cup and Saucer

19th Century Meissen Hand Painted Cup and Saucer

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Diminutive whimsical 19th century Meissen cup and saucer. The purple trim with gilt decoration with

Category

19th Century German Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 4 English Renaissance Style Pewter Cups

Set of 4 English Renaissance Style Pewter Cups

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 4 English Renaissance-style (19th Century) pewter measuring cups in cone shaped container

Category

19th Century British Renaissance Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Pewter

20th Century Créme Cup Jam Jags Herend Hungary
20th Century Créme Cup Jam Jags Herend Hungary

20th Century Créme Cup Jam Jags Herend Hungary

By Herend

Located in Uppsala , SE

This elegant piece is a Herend porcelain cream cup (or cremekopp) from Hungary, likely dating back

Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Rococo Revival Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Ten Amber Venetian Glass Bowls or Cups
Set of Ten Amber Venetian Glass Bowls or Cups

Set of Ten Amber Venetian Glass Bowls or Cups

Located in Stockton, NJ

A set of ten amber Venetian glass bowls or cups. Matching set of plates also available.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Glass

Set of 3 English Victorian Gilt Glass Cups

Set of 3 English Victorian Gilt Glass Cups

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 3 Vintage English Victorian clear glass cup with an engraved and gilt design (PRICED AS SET)

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Glass

19Thc Sponge Ware Mush Cup and Saucer Set
19Thc Sponge Ware Mush Cup and Saucer Set

19Thc Sponge Ware Mush Cup and Saucer Set

$476Sale Price / set|20% Off

19Thc Sponge Ware Mush Cup and Saucer Set

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Sponge ware mush cup & saucer set in mint condition.We have others in stock if you want to

Category

19th Century American Folk Art Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Pottery

Cup Le verre francais 'Pegonias' Art Deco  Charles Schneider
Cup Le verre francais 'Pegonias' Art Deco  Charles Schneider

Cup Le verre francais 'Pegonias' Art Deco Charles Schneider

By Charles Schneider

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Cup Le verre francais (Pegonias) Art Deco artist Charles Schneider applied base perfect condition

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Art Glass

Antique Two Face Pearlware Cup or Bowl
Antique Two Face Pearlware Cup or Bowl

Antique Two Face Pearlware Cup or Bowl

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Antique two face pearlware cup or bowl.

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Pearlware

Majolica Egg Cup Wasmuel, Circa 1890
Majolica Egg Cup Wasmuel, Circa 1890

Majolica Egg Cup Wasmuel, Circa 1890

By Wasmuel Majolica

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica Egg Cup Wasmuel, Circa 1890. Decorated with a bird.

Category

1890s Belgian Rustic Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Pair of Sevres Style Swan Cream Cups
Pair of Sevres Style Swan Cream Cups

Pair of Sevres Style Swan Cream Cups

$1,080Sale Price / set|22% Off

Pair of Sevres Style Swan Cream Cups

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Copenhagen, K

A beautiful pair of Sevres Style cream cups, in the form of gilded Swans.

Category

18th Century and Earlier European Empire Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Six Cups with Saucers, Theresienthal, Bohemia c. 1900
Six Cups with Saucers, Theresienthal, Bohemia c. 1900

Six Cups with Saucers, Theresienthal, Bohemia c. 1900

By Theresienthal

Located in Stockholm, SE

An exceedingly rare set of six cups with saucers, whose beauty captures both the eye and the

Category

Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Enamel

Vienna porcelain - Cup and Saucer, early 19th century
Vienna porcelain - Cup and Saucer, early 19th century

Vienna porcelain - Cup and Saucer, early 19th century

By Imperial Vienna Porcelain

Located in DELFT, NL

This fine cup and saucer set was produced by the Wiener Porzellanmanufaktur, also known as the

Category

Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Rosenthal mocha cup (1914), Model 249, Pansies & gold
Rosenthal mocha cup (1914), Model 249, Pansies & gold

Rosenthal mocha cup (1914), Model 249, Pansies & gold

Located in Wien, AT

Rare Rosenthal collector's mug (form 249) with base mark from 1914. Polychrome overglaze painting with pansy motif and rich gold decoration. Classic mocha service piece from the earl...

Category

1910s Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

French Majolica Chick Egg Cup Circa 1890
French Majolica Chick Egg Cup Circa 1890

French Majolica Chick Egg Cup Circa 1890

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica Chick Egg Cup Circa 1890.

Category

1890s Belgian Rustic Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

French Majolica Chick Egg Cup Circa 1890
French Majolica Chick Egg Cup Circa 1890

French Majolica Chick Egg Cup Circa 1890

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica Chick Egg Cup Circa 1890.

Category

1890s Belgian Rustic Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Antique Meissen Porcelain Floral Encrusted Tea Cup & Saucer
Antique Meissen Porcelain Floral Encrusted Tea Cup & Saucer

Antique Meissen Porcelain Floral Encrusted Tea Cup & Saucer

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Atlanta, GA

detailed porcelain cup and saucer exemplifies the technical virtuosity and delicate naturalism

Category

19th Century German Aesthetic Movement Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Cup in Canton Porcelain and Gilt Bronze, circa 1880
Cup in Canton Porcelain and Gilt Bronze, circa 1880

Cup in Canton Porcelain and Gilt Bronze, circa 1880

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Basin-shaped cup in Canton porcelain. Decor of four large cartouches framing Chinese style every

Category

19th Century Asian Chinoiserie Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Bronze

French Faience Egg Cup, circa 1900
French Faience Egg Cup, circa 1900

French Faience Egg Cup, circa 1900

Located in Austin, TX

Rustic French Faience Egg cup circa 1900. Painted flowers pattern. Desvres or Quimper style.

Category

Early 1900s French Rustic Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Rosenthal porcelain cup, cobalt blue with gold relief, 1916
Rosenthal porcelain cup, cobalt blue with gold relief, 1916

Rosenthal porcelain cup, cobalt blue with gold relief, 1916

Located in Wien, AT

This Rosenthal porcelain mocha cup is crafted in deep cobalt blue and decorated with a floral gold

Category

1910s Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Aynsley Porcelain Cup & Saucer Daffodil Decor, England 1880s
Antique Aynsley Porcelain Cup & Saucer Daffodil Decor, England 1880s

Antique Aynsley Porcelain Cup & Saucer Daffodil Decor, England 1880s

By John Aynsley

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

The antique set of bone china cup and saucer features scalloped or fluted edges on both cup and

Category

Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Early Worcester Flight & Barr Yellow Porcelain Cup
Early Worcester Flight & Barr Yellow Porcelain Cup

Early Worcester Flight & Barr Yellow Porcelain Cup

By Flight & Barr Worcester

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

An early Worcester Flight & Barr bright yellow beaker with gilding and a finely painted sepia scene of a landscape. The scene, possibly painted by John Pennington, shows two figures ...

Category

Early 1800s English Grand Tour Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Helena Wolfsohn Créme Cups , Hand-Painted Porcelain, 1879-1881
Helena Wolfsohn Créme Cups , Hand-Painted Porcelain, 1879-1881

Helena Wolfsohn Créme Cups , Hand-Painted Porcelain, 1879-1881

By Helena Wolfsohn

Located in Uppsala , SE

These lidded porcelain cups, or cremekoppar, were produced in Germany and decorated with vibrant

Category

1870s German Rococo Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Cup & Saucer, circa 1840
Antique Chinese Cup & Saucer, circa 1840

Antique Chinese Cup & Saucer, circa 1840

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique Chinese cup & saucer, circa 1840.

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Famille Rose Lotus-Form Cups
19th Century Chinese Famille Rose Lotus-Form Cups

19th Century Chinese Famille Rose Lotus-Form Cups

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A pair of Chinese Famille Rose cups in the form of pink lotus blossoms. Each piece has a slightly

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Sevres Porcelain Trembleuse Cup and Saucer First Size
Sevres Porcelain Trembleuse Cup and Saucer First Size

Sevres Porcelain Trembleuse Cup and Saucer First Size

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Heading : 18th Century Sevres 1st Size Trembleuse Cup and Saucer Date : Late 18th Century c1790

Category

1790s French Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Queen Charlotte Pattern Chocolate Cup and Saucer, c1770
Queen Charlotte Pattern Chocolate Cup and Saucer, c1770

Queen Charlotte Pattern Chocolate Cup and Saucer, c1770

By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Queen Charlotte Pattern Chocolate Cup and Saucer, c1770 Additional information: Date : c1770

Category

18th Century English George III Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Wedgwood Pale Blue Jasperware Coffee Cup and Saucer
Wedgwood Pale Blue Jasperware Coffee Cup and Saucer

Wedgwood Pale Blue Jasperware Coffee Cup and Saucer

By Wedgwood

Located in New Orleans, LA

Crafted by Wedgwood, this exquisite and rare assembled coffee cup and saucer set are comprised of

Category

18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Ceramic

Cut Crystal Cup or Small Vase
Cut Crystal Cup or Small Vase

Cut Crystal Cup or Small Vase

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

A cut crystal cup or small vase, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Measures: H: 18 cm, D: 11 cm

Category

19th Century European Napoleon III Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Crystal

Niderviller - Porcelain Cup and Saucer - early 19th century, France
Niderviller - Porcelain Cup and Saucer - early 19th century, France

Niderviller - Porcelain Cup and Saucer - early 19th century, France

By Porcelaine de Paris

Located in DELFT, NL

Early 19th Century French Porcelain Cup and Saucer This elegant French porcelain cup and saucer

Category

Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

English Majolica Egg Cup, circa 1890
English Majolica Egg Cup, circa 1890

English Majolica Egg Cup, circa 1890

Located in Austin, TX

English Majolica egg cup, circa 1890. Marked "just out".

Category

1890s English Country Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Antique Chinese Qing Carved Coconut Bowl Tea Cup
Rare Antique Chinese Qing Carved Coconut Bowl Tea Cup

Rare Antique Chinese Qing Carved Coconut Bowl Tea Cup

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Chinese coconut carved shell pewter tea cup, likely from the Qing Dynasty. These cups were

Category

19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Coconut

Antique Doccia Porcelain Italian Neoclassical Topographical Cup & Saucer
Antique Doccia Porcelain Italian Neoclassical Topographical Cup & Saucer

Antique Doccia Porcelain Italian Neoclassical Topographical Cup & Saucer

By Doccia Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Offered here for your consideration is, A fine antique topographical porcelain cup & saucer. By

Category

1820s Italian Neoclassical Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Silverplated Egg Cup Stand Four Small Egg Holders Ornate Victorian Style
Antique Silverplated Egg Cup Stand Four Small Egg Holders Ornate Victorian Style

Antique Silverplated Egg Cup Stand Four Small Egg Holders Ornate Victorian Style

Located in Wembley, GB

Antique Silver-Plated Egg Cup Stand with Four Holders, Ornate Victorian Style A striking antique

Category

1880s British Art Deco Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate, Sheet Metal

Fantastic quality pair of antique Royal Doulton loving cups
Fantastic quality pair of antique Royal Doulton loving cups

Fantastic quality pair of antique Royal Doulton loving cups

Located in Ipswich, GB

Fantastic quality pair of antique Royal Doulton loving cups, having a fantastic quality pair of

Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Ceramic

Minton Tea cup attributed to Christopher Dresser, 1871
Minton Tea cup attributed to Christopher Dresser, 1871

Minton Tea cup attributed to Christopher Dresser, 1871

By Christopher Dresser, Minton

Located in Paris, FR

Wonderful aesthetic movement tea cup in hand-painted and hand-gilt porcelain by the English

Category

1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

White and Gilt Neoclassical Cupid Arrow Cup & Saucer
White and Gilt Neoclassical Cupid Arrow Cup & Saucer

White and Gilt Neoclassical Cupid Arrow Cup & Saucer

Located in New York, NY

White and gilt neoclassical cupid arrow cup & saucer. Empire period designed white and gilt

Category

Early 19th Century Austrian Empire Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Pair of French Opaline Enamelled Glass Tea Cups,  19th Century
Antique Pair of French Opaline Enamelled Glass Tea Cups,  19th Century

Antique Pair of French Opaline Enamelled Glass Tea Cups, 19th Century

Located in Rostock, MV

Elegant set of two tea cups in Rose and white Opaline glass two-tone opaline glass, rose pink body

Category

19th Century French Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Enamel

Vintage Sundae Cup, English, Decorative Dessert Glass, Art Deco, Circa 1930
Vintage Sundae Cup, English, Decorative Dessert Glass, Art Deco, Circa 1930

Vintage Sundae Cup, English, Decorative Dessert Glass, Art Deco, Circa 1930

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage sundae cup. An English, decorative dessert glass dating to the Art Deco period

Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Glass

Vase Sign: Schneider  (Cup Jade Decoration ), 1922, Style: Art Deco
Vase Sign: Schneider  (Cup Jade Decoration ), 1922, Style: Art Deco

Vase Sign: Schneider (Cup Jade Decoration ), 1922, Style: Art Deco

By Charles Schneider

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Mangiarotti, Mario Bellini, Carlo Scarpa) Finland: (Olivia Toikka) Plata Lappas (Lappas Silver): a goldsmith

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Art Glass

19th Century Blue Porcelain Cup in Sevres Style
19th Century Blue Porcelain Cup in Sevres Style

19th Century Blue Porcelain Cup in Sevres Style

By Samson & Cie

Located in Paris, FR

Oval blue porcelain cup with polychromatic decoration composed of a large cartouche with gilt

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Haviland Limoges Hand Painted Porcelain Cup & Saucer, 1876-1886
Haviland Limoges Hand Painted Porcelain Cup & Saucer, 1876-1886

Haviland Limoges Hand Painted Porcelain Cup & Saucer, 1876-1886

By Haviland & Co.

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Antique set of cup and saucer was made by Haviland & Cie in Limoges, France. The Art Deco style

Category

Late 19th Century French Art Deco Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Petite English Pewter Barroom Half Gill Measuring Cup
Petite English Pewter Barroom Half Gill Measuring Cup

Petite English Pewter Barroom Half Gill Measuring Cup

Located in Sheffield, MA

The antique pewter cup in the style of a baluster tankard has imprinted twice on the rim "Half Gill

Category

Late 19th Century English Georgian Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Pewter

French Majolica Chick Egg Cup Circa 1890
French Majolica Chick Egg Cup Circa 1890

French Majolica Chick Egg Cup Circa 1890

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica Chick Egg Cup Circa 1890.

Category

1890s Belgian Rustic Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Antique Pair of Adderley Porcelain Cups & Saucers, England 1912-1926
Antique Pair of Adderley Porcelain Cups & Saucers, England 1912-1926

Antique Pair of Adderley Porcelain Cups & Saucers, England 1912-1926

By Adderley Ware, William Adderley

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Pair of antique or vintage coffee, demitasse, or espresso cups and saucers features streamlined

Category

Early 20th Century Neoclassical Revival Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Gold

Orange Art Deco Chase Barware Alcohol Measuring Cup
Orange Art Deco Chase Barware Alcohol Measuring Cup

Orange Art Deco Chase Barware Alcohol Measuring Cup

By Chase and Co.

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Charming Chase measuring tool from the 1930's. This one of a kind price has been powder coated in a bright shape of orange. Great addition to any bar. This piece gages in ounces, 2 o...

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Metal

SS Normandie CGT Limoges France Espresso Cups & Saucers - a Pair
SS Normandie CGT Limoges France Espresso Cups & Saucers - a Pair

SS Normandie CGT Limoges France Espresso Cups & Saucers - a Pair

Located in Jensen Beach, FL

Rare pair of Compagnie Generale Transatlantique (CGT) logo labeled espresso cups from the SS

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Ceramic

Egg Cup Set & Salt Pepper Pot Portieux Vallerysthal or S. Reich & Co, Antique
Egg Cup Set & Salt Pepper Pot Portieux Vallerysthal or S. Reich & Co, Antique

Egg Cup Set & Salt Pepper Pot Portieux Vallerysthal or S. Reich & Co, Antique

By Portieux Vallerysthal

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Antique Opaque Blue Glass Salt Pepper Pot and six Egg cups by Reich & Co., Circa 1910s A striking

Category

1910s German Art Nouveau Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Glass

German Porcelain Majolica Strawberry Egg Cup, circa 1920
German Porcelain Majolica Strawberry Egg Cup, circa 1920

German Porcelain Majolica Strawberry Egg Cup, circa 1920

Located in Austin, TX

German Porcelain Majolica Strawberry Egg Cup, circa 1920,

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1920s French Rustic Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Porcelain

French Majolica Peacock Egg Cup Sarreguemines Circa 1920
French Majolica Peacock Egg Cup Sarreguemines Circa 1920

French Majolica Peacock Egg Cup Sarreguemines Circa 1920

By Sarreguemines

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica Peacock Egg Cup Sarreguemines Circa 1920.

Category

1920s Belgian Rustic Antique Silver Cups

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

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Antique Silver Cups For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique silver cups is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique silver cups — often made from metal, silver and ceramic — can elevate any home. Antique silver cups 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 cups are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Georgian and Neoclassical styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Antique silver cups have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Meissen Porcelain, Tiffany & Co. and Royal Copenhagen are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Silver Cups?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,450, while they’re typically $23 on the low end and $340,277 highest priced.

Finding the Right Dining-entertaining for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.

Questions About Antique Silver Cups
  • 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 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    While antique silver plate can be worth something, it is not usually as valuable compared with contemporary pieces or similar sterling silver antiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a silver spoon is an antique, seek the assistance of a licensed and experienced appraiser. Many antique pieces lack marks, and it is generally not possible to determine the type and age of metal through a simple visual inspection. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver spoons on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    Yes, some antique silver plate is worth something. However, any value that a piece has usually comes from its rarity rather than from the cost of its materials, because silver plate contains very little pure silver. There is generally a demand for certain older pieces by Christoffle, Elkington & Co., Mapp & Webb and other well-known manufacturers. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can evaluate the condition of your piece and give you an idea of how much it is worth. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of silver plate tableware, serveware and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    Yes, some silver-plated antique silverware may be worth something. Antique pieces are 100 years old or older, and because of their age, pieces in good condition may be sought after by collectors due to their rarity. The maker, style and type will also impact the potential resale value. In terms of value as scrap metal, antique silver-plated silverware usually isn't worth much because silver plate is made only from a small amount of pure silver. To get an estimated value for your silverware, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Explore a wide range of antique silverware on 1stDibs.