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Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Coquille Dishes
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Very nice set of five Tiffany & Co. small sterling silver coquille dishes made the first half 20th
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Early 20th Century American Antique Silver Dinnerware

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Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Ladle by Chawner & Co, 1859
Located in London, GB
Victorian Sterling Silver Ladle Made by Chawner & Co in London in 1859 In good condition, this is
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19th Century Antique Silver Dinnerware

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Sterling Silver

Antique Stieff Sterling Silver Repousse Salt Shaker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique silver salt shaker. In sterling silver. By Stieff. With repousse flower
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Early 20th Century American Gilded Age Antique Silver Dinnerware

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Sterling Silver

Stunning Collection of 11 Silver Plate Napkin Rings
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Collection of 11 silver plate napkin rings assembled from vintage elements with floral foliate
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Late 19th Century American Antique Silver Dinnerware

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Silver Plate

Victorian Sterling Silver Dish by Manoah Rhodes & Sons Silversmiths, 1901
Located in London, GB
Victorian Sterling Silver Dish by Manoah Rhodes & Sons Silversmiths from 1901 In good vintage
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19th Century British Antique Silver Dinnerware

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Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Swan Toast Rack by Levesley Brothers, 1900
Located in London, GB
Information: Silver Weight: 160g Size: 12cm tall and 7cm wide and 16cm long. SMS7148
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19th Century British Antique Silver Dinnerware

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Sterling Silver

Nils Erik Elvik Norway 830 Silver Tea Caddy Spoon with Monogram
Located in Washington Depot, CT
830 silver tea caddy spoons by Nils Erik Elvik of Oslo, Norway. Monogram on the back of the handle
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Early 20th Century Antique Silver Dinnerware

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Silver

Set of 12 George Shiebler Sterling Silver Amaryllis Teaspoons w/Engraving #15844
By George Shiebler
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 12 antique sterling silver teaspoons by George Shiebler in the Amaryllis pattern, with
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19th Century Antique Silver Dinnerware

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Sterling Silver

Wood & Hughes Byzantine Sterling Silver Gold Wash Bowl Sugar Sifter
By Wood & Hughes
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver with gold wash bowl sugar sifter by Wood & Hughes in the Byzantine pattern, with
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Late 19th Century Antique Silver Dinnerware

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Gold, Sterling Silver

Set of 4 Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Colonial Knives with Monogram
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 4 sterling silver knives by Tiffany & Co in the Colonial pattern. Monogram appears to be
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19th Century Antique Silver Dinnerware

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Sterling Silver

Complete Set of 12 Silver & Mother of Pearl Handled Dinner Knives
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with a silver-plated blade, solid carved mother of pearl handle, and a sterling silver ferrules
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Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Antique Silver Dinnerware

Materials

Silver

Russian Imperial-Era Fabergé Silver Dinner Knife and Fork, Moscow, Circa 1900
By Peter Carl Fabergé
Located in St. Catharines, ON
From the Romanov era, period of Czar Nicholas II, a silver knife and fork pair in the Rococo taste
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Early 1900s Russian Rococo Antique Silver Dinnerware

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Silver

Six Russian Parcel-Gilt Silver Demi Tasse Spoons, Moscow, circa 1900
Located in St. Catharines, ON
Set of six elegant solid silver Russian demi-tasse spoons from the ancient capital of Moscow, with
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1910s Art Nouveau Antique Silver Dinnerware

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Silver

Italian Royal House of Savoy, Diplomatic Travel Silver Cutlery Set
Located in Sežana, SI
Diplomatic travel cutlery set, made by Carlo Balbino, silversmith of the Italian Royal House of Savoy. Consisting of fork, spoon and knife (with ebony handle) for 12 people, large so...
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1820s Italian Gothic Revival Antique Silver Dinnerware

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Silver

Pair of Victorian Sterling Silver Salt Dips & Spoons by Elkington & Co Ltd, 1898
By Elkington & Co.
Located in London, GB
Pair of Victorian Sterling Silver Salt Dips & Spoons by Elkington & Co Ltd, 1898 In very good
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19th Century Antique Silver Dinnerware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Art Deco Pepper Shaker or Caster
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine sterling silver pepper shaker or caster. By Georg Jensen. Model no. 236 Simply great Art
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Antique Silver Dinnerware

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Sterling Silver

Antique Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Persian Flat Handle Butter Knife with Mono
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique Tiffany & Co sterling silver bright cut master butter knife in the Persian pattern
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19th Century Antique Silver Dinnerware

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Sterling Silver

Set of Six Nicholas I Russian Silver Nielloed Teaspoons by Dmitriev, 1851
Located in St. Catharines, ON
From the Romanov era, period of Tsar Nicholas I, in gilded silver, each fig-shaped bowl decorated
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Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Antique Silver Dinnerware

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Silver

Antique Cast Gorham Sterling Silver Bon Bon Spoon No. 589 with Cherubs
By Gorham
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, antique bon bon spoon. By Gorham. In cast sterling silver. No. 589. With an ornate
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Early 20th Century American Antique Silver Dinnerware

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Sterling Silver

Martin Hall & Co Sheffield England Sterling Silver Fish Server and Fork Set
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique sterling silver 2pc fish serving set by Martin Hall & Co of Sheffield, England, circa 1862
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19th Century English Antique Silver Dinnerware

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Sterling Silver

Antique English Victorian Sterling Silver & Glass Cruet Set by Richards & Brown
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, England. Comprising of a sterling silver stand with 3 small cut glass cruet bottles. Marked for 1866
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Silver Dinnerware

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Sterling Silver

Rare Set of 9 Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Vine Pattern Butter Pats
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An extremely rare set of sterling silver butter pats. In the Vine pattern decorated with raised
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Early 1900s Unknown Modern Antique Silver Dinnerware

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Sterling Silver

Russian Silver Imperial-era Picnic Set by Grachev of St. Petersburg, circa 1900
By Grachev Brothers
Located in St. Catharines, ON
A rare Russian silver traveling necessaire from the Romanov era, period of Tsar Nicholas II
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Early 1900s Russian Russian Empire Antique Silver Dinnerware

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Silver

Antique Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Owl Salt & Pepper Shakers Model No. 36
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of antique salt and pepper shakers. By Georg Jensen. In sterling silver. Model. no
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1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Silver Dinnerware

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Sterling Silver

Set of 2 Tiffany & Co Broom Corn Sterling Silver Grapefruit Spoons w/Mono #15281
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 2 Tiffany & Co sterling silver grapefruit spoons in the Broom Corn pattern by Tiffany & Co
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Late 19th Century Antique Silver Dinnerware

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Sterling Silver

Set of 4 Crested Tiffany & Co Gilt Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine set of 4 antique gilt sterling silver salt & pepper shakers. By Tiffany & Co. Each
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Silver Dinnerware

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Gold Plate, Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver

Rare Art Deco Gilt Guilloche Enamel Teaspoon Set in Original Leather Case
Located in London, GB
Rare Art Deco Gilt Guilloche Enamel Teaspoon Set in Original Leather Case Of pure 1920s extravagance with a custom rainbow of gilt, guilloche enamelled Art Deco spoons in the Engli...
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1920s European Art Deco Antique Silver Dinnerware

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Silver, Enamel

Rare Art Deco Gilt Guilloche Enamel Teaspoon Set in Original Leather Case
Rare Art Deco Gilt Guilloche Enamel Teaspoon Set in Original Leather Case
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H 3.75 in W 0.79 in D 0.79 in L 3.75 in
Pair Christofle France Delafosse Silverplate Fork & Spoon Salad Servers
By Christofle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of silverplate salad servers. By Christofle France. In the Delafosse pattern with wheat & flower decoration throughout. Simply a wonderful pair of salad servers in th...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Silver Dinnerware

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Silver Plate

Rare Design English Dessert Fruit Set Martin Hall Co
Located in Toronto, ON
Set of 24 Antique English Silver Plate Lunch Dessert knives and forks, C.1853, Martin Hall & Co
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Silver Dinnerware

Seeing Double! Rare Meriden Carriage Napkin Holder Set
Located in Addison, TX
Antique Victorian Horse Drawn Carriage Napkin Ring Meriden.
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Early 20th Century Early Victorian Antique Silver Dinnerware

Egg Kettle, 19th Century, Sheffield
Located in Firenze, IT
Elegant 19th century egg kettle. It is 23 cm high and made in Sheffield. It has never been used and perfectly kept.
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Late 19th Century Antique Silver Dinnerware

French Limoges Asparagus Service for Eight
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
French hand painted Limoges porcelain service for eight. One serving platter with eight plates. Marked "Limoges" on back of each piece. Great, condition. PERIOD: First quarter 20th...
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Early 20th Century French Antique Silver Dinnerware

French Limoges Asparagus Service for Eight
French Limoges Asparagus Service for Eight
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W 7.5 in L 14.5 in
Collection of 4 1890s Carved Conch Napkin Rings
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Set of four napkin rings. Hand carved conch. Three with Indian chiefs, one with a horse shoe. Came from a Montana ranch estate. PERIOD: Circa 1890's ORIGIN: Montana SIZE: Standard 2...
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1890s American Antique Silver Dinnerware

Wedgwood Flow Blue Dinnerware
By Wedgewood
Located in South Salem, NY
Antique Wedgwood flow blue dinnerware set. Named for the soft blue fade of the color, circa 1860
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19th Century British Antique Silver Dinnerware

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Porcelain

Vintage Swedish China Dinnerware
Located in Atlanta, GA
Transfer china in ivory with brown pattern 12 large plates - 9.5" 14 medium plates - 8" 11 small plates - 7.5" 12 bowls - 9.5" 1 small oval bowl - 9.25" 1 large oval bowl - 10.25 1 ...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Revival Antique Silver Dinnerware

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Porcelain

19th Century British Porcelain Dinnerware Service
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid 19th Century British porcelain dinnerware service with hand painted gilt foliate borders with
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1820s English Antique Silver Dinnerware

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Gold

85 Piece Antique Staffordshire Dinnerware Set
Located in Dallas, TX
85 Piece Antique Staffordshire Dinnerware Set is an amazing collection that will add charm and
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Early 20th Century English Romantic Antique Silver Dinnerware

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Porcelain

Lot of 17pc Chinese Export Porcelain Dinnerware Circa 1800
Located in Big Flats, NY
Lot of 17pc Chinese Export Porcelain Dinnerware Circa 1800 Measures - Larger plate 7.5"diam x 1"h
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Early 20th Century Antique Silver Dinnerware

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Porcelain

Antique 49 Pc Charles Ahrenfeldt French Limoges Porcelain Dinnerware
By Charles Ahrenfeldt
Located in Dayton, OH
49 piece partial set of Limoges porcelain dinnerware by Charles Ahrenfeldt featuring gilded edges
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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Silver Dinnerware

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Porcelain

Extensive Antique Minton Pottery Earthenware Dinnerware "BRUNSWICK" 1880s
By Minton
Located in BAAMBRUGGE, NL
Beautiful antique Minton pottery dinner service with black transferprinted pattern "BRUNSWICK" and hand coloured Sky Blue band. Very extensive with all kinds of serving dishes and...
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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Silver Dinnerware

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Earthenware

Flagship Luncheon Plate J. Pierpont Morgan’s Personal Dinnerware, circa 1890
Located in Norwell, MA
Personal dinnerware made exclusively for J. Pierpont Morgan (1837-1913) for use aboard his personal
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Late 19th Century Antique Silver Dinnerware

Large Vegetable Bowl, J. Pierpont Morgan's Personal Dinnerware, circa 1890
Located in Norwell, MA
Personal dinnerware made exclusively for J. Pierpont Morgan (1837-1913) for use aboard his Flagship
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Late 19th Century Antique Silver Dinnerware

19th Century French Blue and White Gien Porcelain Dinnerware, 77 Pieces
By Gien
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a dining table or shelving with this antique porcelain service set of 77 pieces. Crafted in France circa 1880 by Gien, each plate and dish with foliate and floral motifs, is...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Silver Dinnerware

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Porcelain

19th Century French Blue and White Gien Porcelain Dinnerware, 67 Pieces
By Gien
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a dining table or shelving with this antique porcelain service set of 67 pieces. Crafted in France circa 1880 by Gien, each plate and dish with foliate and floral motifs, is...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Silver Dinnerware

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Porcelain

19th Century French Red and White Gien Porcelain Peacock Dinnerware, 32 Pieces
By Gien
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a dining table or shelving with this antique porcelain service set of 32 pieces. Crafted in France circa 1880 by Gien, each plate and dish features a large peacock, and is s...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Silver Dinnerware

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Porcelain

French Antique Faience Set of 63-piece Dinnerware by Creil and Montereau
By Creil et Montereau
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
63 pieces of 19th-century Creil Montereau “Naples” French Faience Dinner Service, with serving pieces, in a white glaze with a simple green design of birds and flowers. In good antiq...
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19th Century French Antique Silver Dinnerware

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Faience

Early 20th C Huge Lot of Dinnerware by Homer Laughlin & Frederick Rhead 480 Pcs
By Homer Laughlin, Frederick Rhead
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous simple yet elegant design on this incredibly large set, 480+ pcs. Homer Laughlin a very prominent company with roots in the 19th century. Frederick Rhead a very famous desig...
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Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Silver Dinnerware

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Gold

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Set of 6 Unusual Napkin Rings
By Martin Hall & Co.
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Victorian sterling silver set of 6 unusual napkin rings. Decorated and engraved with
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1880s European Antique Silver Dinnerware

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Silver

Lapparra - 327pc. Napoleon III, 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set + Cabinet
By Lapparra Orfèvre Argentier
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from a Private Mansion Near Paris, A Magnificent 327 piece (Service for 18) Sterling Silver
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1890s French Napoleon III Antique Silver Dinnerware

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Sterling Silver

Lapparra - 328pc. Antique French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set + Cabinet
By Lapparra Orfèvre Argentier
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from Paris, A Stunning 328 piece, Louis XVI French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set (Service
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1890s French Louis XV Antique Silver Dinnerware

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Sterling Silver

Silver 36-Piece Flatware Fish Cutlery, French Manufactory Paris, circa 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
Gorgeous French cutlery service for fish/flatware/dinnerware consisting of 36 pieces. Most elegant
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Late 19th Century French Other Antique Silver Dinnerware

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Silver

Antique Silver Plated Hors d'oeuvres Stand by Christofle 19th C
By Christofle
Located in London, GB
are silver picture frames, crystal vases and glassware, porcelain dinnerware, and silver jewelry and
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1890s French Antique Silver Dinnerware

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Silver

Set of Six Exquisite Sterling Silver Plates with Engraving Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our extraordinary set of six sterling silver plates, a stunning collection that
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Early 1900s European Neoclassical Revival Antique Silver Dinnerware

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Sterling Silver

Koch Bergfeld Silver 800 Cutlery Baroque Design 264-Pieces Bremen Germany 1900
By Koch & Bergfeld
Located in Vienna, AT
Silver 264-piece flatware (cutlery set) for 18 persons, Made by Koch & Bergfeld, Germany / Bremen
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Early 1900s German Baroque Antique Silver Dinnerware

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Silver

Russian Silver Pavel Ovchinnikov & Ivan Khlednikov Gilt Cloisonné Enamel Casket
By Ivan Khlebnikov, Pavel Ovchinnikov
Located in GB
medium-priced silver objects, dinnerware, cutlery and jewellery was produced. A trading-industrial
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Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Antique Silver Dinnerware

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Silver, Enamel

Set Antique French Silver Plated Tureens Serving Set Georgian Style 19
Located in BAAMBRUGGE, NL
Beautiful antique French silver plated tureen serving set Georgian Style ca 1920s France. This
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1920s French Georgian Antique Silver Dinnerware

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Silver Plate

19th Century French Silver Plated Repousse Tray with Engraving Signed Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Dallas, TX
are silver picture frames, crystal vases and glassware, porcelain dinnerware, and silver jewelry and
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Silver Dinnerware

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Silver Plate

Large Collection of Silverware by Tétard Frères
By Tetard Freres
Located in London, GB
the leading firm, Tétard Frères, and comprises a large number of dinnerware and serve ware items, with
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Early 20th Century French Modern Antique Silver Dinnerware

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Silver

Talisman Sienna Brown by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service Set Dinner 50pc
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Christofle French silver flatware has been crafted by master artisans since 1830. The revolutionary
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Late 19th Century Antique Silver Dinnerware

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Silver Plate

Talisman Sienna Brown by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service Set 36 Pcs
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Christofle French silver flatware has been crafted by master artisans since 1830. The revolutionary
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Late 19th Century Antique Silver Dinnerware

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Silver Plate

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Antique Silver Dinnerware For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the piece of antique silver dinnerware you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Silver, Sterling Silver and Gold — can elevate any look. Making the right choice when shopping for an item from our selection of antique silver dinnerware may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating a choice in our collection of antique silver dinnerware has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Emile Puiforcat, Tiffany & Co. and Christofle are consistently popular. An object in our assortment of antique silver dinnerware of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Ruby, from our inventory of 1, is particularly popular. Most of our antique silver dinnerware for sale are for women, but there are 170 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Antique Silver Dinnerware?

Prices for a piece of antique silver dinnerware can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $295 and can go as high as $59,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,200.
Questions About Antique Silver Dinnerware
  • 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.