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Antique English Sterling Silver Basket or Dish, 1908
Antique English Sterling Silver Basket or Dish, 1908

Antique English Sterling Silver Basket or Dish, 1908

By Josiah Williams & Co.

Located in Bath, GB

A really pretty Edwardian pieced or reticulated dish, beautifully shaped outlined with a beaded rim

Category

Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Bowl / Dish / Centrepiece, 1899
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Bowl / Dish / Centrepiece, 1899

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Bowl / Dish / Centrepiece, 1899

By W & C. Sissons 1

Located in London, GB

A magnificent antique Victorian solid silver bowl. This bowl is of notably impressive size and

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver and Glass Jam Dish, 19th Century
Silver and Glass Jam Dish, 19th Century

Silver and Glass Jam Dish, 19th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Silver and glass jam dish, 19th century Silver and glass jam dish, with hallmark, 19th century

Category

19th Century European Napoleon III Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Silver

Dish
Dish

Dish

Sold|$1,500

Dish

By Shreve & Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

that finishing touch to this fabulous Shreve, crump and low dish. Delicate cutouts of flowers, leaves

Category

1910s American Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chrysanthemum Sterling Silver Serving Dish by Tiffany & Co.
Chrysanthemum Sterling Silver Serving Dish by Tiffany & Co.

Chrysanthemum Sterling Silver Serving Dish by Tiffany & Co.

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New Orleans, LA

This exceptional sterling silver covered serving dish by Tiffany & Co. is crafted in the iconic

Category

19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Sterling Silver

German Sterling Silver Decorative Dish
German Sterling Silver Decorative Dish

German Sterling Silver Decorative Dish

Located in Mt Kisco, NY

a beautiful example of German Sterling by Wilhelm Binder.

Category

Early 20th Century German Antique Silver Dish

Old English Sheffield Silver Plate Tableware Dish
Old English Sheffield Silver Plate Tableware Dish

Old English Sheffield Silver Plate Tableware Dish

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Old English Sheffield silver plated tableware dish with frosted holding glass insert & exterior

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Silver Plate

Regency Silver Entrée Dish by Paul Storr
Regency Silver Entrée Dish by Paul Storr

Regency Silver Entrée Dish by Paul Storr

By Paul Storr

Located in New Orleans, LA

the designs of the later Georgian and Regency periods. This exquisite Regency silver entrée dish is an

Category

19th Century English Regency Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Silver

Peer Smed Large Sterling Silver Covered Dish
Peer Smed Large Sterling Silver Covered Dish

Peer Smed Large Sterling Silver Covered Dish

By Peer Smed

Located in Big Bend, WI

Peer Smed large sterling silver covered dish. Beautiful gourd-like shape. Exceptional tooling

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Silver

Sterling Silver Footed Dish by Crichton Brothers
Sterling Silver Footed Dish by Crichton Brothers

Sterling Silver Footed Dish by Crichton Brothers

By Crichton Brothers

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

from 1890 – 1954. Founded by Lionel Alfred Crichton in Kensington, London. Silver manufacturers and

Category

Late 19th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Silver-Plated Well & Tree Dish & Cover
Victorian Silver-Plated Well & Tree Dish & Cover

Victorian Silver-Plated Well & Tree Dish & Cover

By Frederick Elkington

Located in London, GB

the finest maker of silver plate. The oval-shaped dish is kept warm by its hot water jacket and has

Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Silver Plated Entrée Dish
Antique Silver Plated Entrée Dish

Antique Silver Plated Entrée Dish

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique silver plated entrée dish having a pretty quality ornate handle above a lift off shaped lid

Category

19th Century English Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Brass

Large Silver Austro Hungarian Art Nouveau Fruit Dish
Large Silver Austro Hungarian Art Nouveau Fruit Dish

Large Silver Austro Hungarian Art Nouveau Fruit Dish

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Art Nouveau Continental Silver large Dish, Austro Hungarian C.1890, makers mark MG. The Dish on

Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Silver

Pierced Silver Oval Sweetmeat Dish by Atkin Bros
Pierced Silver Oval Sweetmeat Dish by Atkin Bros

Pierced Silver Oval Sweetmeat Dish by Atkin Bros

By Stuart Dawson & Co Ltd

Located in Folkestone, GB

An attractive oval sweetmeat 125 with pierced border and standing on scrolled paw feet. Made by Atkin Brothers of Sheffield in 1908 with retailers mark of Stuart Dawson of Regent Str...

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Silver

Large Silver Fruit Dish, circa 1880,  Probably Neresheimer & Co
Large Silver Fruit Dish, circa 1880,  Probably Neresheimer & Co

Large Silver Fruit Dish, circa 1880, Probably Neresheimer & Co

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Antique 19th century German solid silver large fruit dish, circa 1880, Probably Neresheimer & Co

Category

19th Century German Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Silver

Antique English Sterling Silver Fruit Dish 1895 William Padley.
Antique English Sterling Silver Fruit Dish 1895 William Padley.

Antique English Sterling Silver Fruit Dish 1895 William Padley.

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Antique English Sterling Silver Fruit Dish 1895 William Padley. The oval shape Dish with richly

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Sterling Silver

Italian Silver Bread Fruit Dish 1872-1933
Italian Silver Bread Fruit Dish 1872-1933

Italian Silver Bread Fruit Dish 1872-1933

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Italian Silver Bread Fruit Dish 1872-1933. Concave rectangular shape on round pedestal foot. Plain

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Silver

William IV Silver Entree Dish and Warmer Sheffield, 1832
William IV Silver Entree Dish and Warmer Sheffield, 1832

William IV Silver Entree Dish and Warmer Sheffield, 1832

By Samuel Walker

Located in Cornwall, GB

A very good quality William IV silver entree dish of shaped oval form. Embellished to the borders

Category

1830s British William IV Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Late Victorian Sterling Silver Small Basket/Dish
Antique Late Victorian Sterling Silver Small Basket/Dish

Antique Late Victorian Sterling Silver Small Basket/Dish

By Charles Stuart Harris

Located in Braintree, GB

Antique late Victorian sterling silver small dish/basket Made in London, 1893 Maker: Charles

Category

1890s British Late Victorian Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Silver

Viennese Silver, Enamel and Rock Crystal Dish
Viennese Silver, Enamel and Rock Crystal Dish

Viennese Silver, Enamel and Rock Crystal Dish

Located in New Orleans, LA

of the Viennese enameling tradition with the radiance of rock crystal. Mounted in a silver frame

Category

19th Century Austrian Classical Greek Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Rock Crystal, Silver, Enamel

Lovely antique Victorian silver plated butter dish
Lovely antique Victorian silver plated butter dish

Lovely antique Victorian silver plated butter dish

Located in Ipswich, GB

Lovely antique Victorian silver plated butter dish, having a lovely antique Victorian silver plated

Category

Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Silver Plate

1900s French Silver Plated & Glass Serving Dish
1900s French Silver Plated & Glass Serving Dish

1900s French Silver Plated & Glass Serving Dish

Located in High Point, NC

This 1900s French silver-plated and glass serving dish showcases the refined elegance and

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Silver Plate

Victorian Silver Plated Butter Dish, Made, C. 1880
Victorian Silver Plated Butter Dish, Made, C. 1880

Victorian Silver Plated Butter Dish, Made, C. 1880

By Henry Wilkinson & Co.

Located in London, London

Made circa 1880 by Henry Wilkinson & Co, this attractive, Victorian, Antique Silver Plated Butter

Category

1880s English Victorian Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century Silver and Cut-Crystal Candy Dish
19th Century Silver and Cut-Crystal Candy Dish

19th Century Silver and Cut-Crystal Candy Dish

Located in Paris, FR

Silver and cut-crystal candy dish decorated with geometrical patterns. The two silver handles are

Category

1830s French Restauration Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Crystal, Silver

19th Century Empire Silver and Crystal Candy Dish
19th Century Empire Silver and Crystal Candy Dish

19th Century Empire Silver and Crystal Candy Dish

Located in Paris, FR

Early 19th century candy dish in silver and crystal. Its silver lid is accented with gadrooning

Category

Early 1800s French Empire Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Early 19th Century Silver and Crystal Candy Dish
Early 19th Century Silver and Crystal Candy Dish

Early 19th Century Silver and Crystal Candy Dish

Located in Paris, FR

Early 19th century candy dish in silver and crystal. This elegant crystal and argent candy dish on

Category

1820s French Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Antique Silver Parcel Gilt Fruit Dish, Germany, circa 1880
Antique Silver Parcel Gilt Fruit Dish, Germany, circa 1880

Antique Silver Parcel Gilt Fruit Dish, Germany, circa 1880

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Antique silver parcel gilt fruit dish, Germany, circa 1880. Oval form in the style of the 16th-17th

Category

19th Century Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Silver

Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Bowl or Dish, 1822
Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Bowl or Dish, 1822

Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Bowl or Dish, 1822

By William Bateman I

Located in London, GB

An elegant Antique George IV solid Silver Bowl or Dish with a shaped rectangular form. This Dish is

Category

Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique George V Art Deco English Sterling Silver Bread Dish
Antique George V Art Deco English Sterling Silver Bread Dish

Antique George V Art Deco English Sterling Silver Bread Dish

By Mappin & Webb

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver bread dish in the Art

Category

1830s English Art Deco Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Oblong Dish
Oblong Dish

Oblong Dish

Sold|$1,200

Oblong Dish

By Graff Washbourn & Dunn

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Tired of round and oval shaped pieces? Here’s an oblong shaped dish that would look stunning on

Category

1910s American Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Sterling Silver

Grand Elkington Silver Plate Entree / Chafing Dish, 1853
Grand Elkington Silver Plate Entree / Chafing Dish, 1853

Grand Elkington Silver Plate Entree / Chafing Dish, 1853

By Elkington Mason & Co.

Located in Bath, GB

About as grand as they get, this is a rare early Victorian silver plated Entree / Chafing dish in

Category

1850s British Early Victorian Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Sterling Silver Tiffany Nut Dish, Set of Ten
Antique Sterling Silver Tiffany Nut Dish, Set of Ten

Antique Sterling Silver Tiffany Nut Dish, Set of Ten

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Antique sterling silver Tiffany table condiments / nut disk set of ten pieces. All in excellent

Category

1910s North American Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Sterling Silver

CARDEILHAC - 19th-Century Solid Silver Covered Vegetable Dish
CARDEILHAC - 19th-Century Solid Silver Covered Vegetable Dish

CARDEILHAC - 19th-Century Solid Silver Covered Vegetable Dish

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Square vegetable dish with softened corners in the Louis XV style, adorned with a frieze of shells

Category

19th Century French Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Silver

Edwardian Fine English Silver-Plated Squirrel Nut Dish
Edwardian Fine English Silver-Plated Squirrel Nut Dish

Edwardian Fine English Silver-Plated Squirrel Nut Dish

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

An unusual quality Edwardian English silver plate twin handle nut dish the handles mounted with

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique George V Sterling Silver Bon Bon Dish Stand / Centrepiece
Antique George V Sterling Silver Bon Bon Dish Stand / Centrepiece

Antique George V Sterling Silver Bon Bon Dish Stand / Centrepiece

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver bon bon dish stand

Category

1910s English Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Antique Sterling Silver Muffin Dish - London 1923 Comyns
Art Deco Antique Sterling Silver Muffin Dish - London 1923 Comyns

Art Deco Antique Sterling Silver Muffin Dish - London 1923 Comyns

By Charles and Richard Comyns

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1923 by Charles & Richard Comyns, this handsome, Antique Sterling Silver

Category

1920s English Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Bon Bon Dish
Antique Sterling Silver Bon Bon Dish

Antique Sterling Silver Bon Bon Dish

By Edwin Thompson Bryant

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver bon bon dish; part of

Category

Early 20th Century British Victorian Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Sardine Dish by Walker & Hall, 1908
Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Sardine Dish by Walker & Hall, 1908

Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Sardine Dish by Walker & Hall, 1908

By Walker & Hall

Located in London, London

silver Sardine dish, features egg and dart borders, applied feet, a conch shell finial and a frosted

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Sterling Silver

Moorish Silver Repousse Serving Dish Tajine with Cover
Moorish Silver Repousse Serving Dish Tajine with Cover

Moorish Silver Repousse Serving Dish Tajine with Cover

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Gorgeous hand chased silver repousse plated large Moroccan tajine dish with cover, typically used

Category

Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate, Brass

Antique Edwardian quality silver plated rectangular entrée dish
Antique Edwardian quality silver plated rectangular entrée dish

Antique Edwardian quality silver plated rectangular entrée dish

Located in Ipswich, GB

Antique Edwardian quality silver plated rectangular entrée dish having a quality rectangular silver

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Silver Bowl / Dish 1885 Lion Handle
Antique Victorian Silver Bowl / Dish 1885 Lion Handle

Antique Victorian Silver Bowl / Dish 1885 Lion Handle

By Mappin & Webb

Located in London, GB

An Antique Victorian Solid Silver Bowl decorated with elegant chased designs. The lower half of the

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Sterling Silver

Boin Taburet – Large Dish In Sterling Silver – Early 20th Century
Boin Taburet – Large Dish In Sterling Silver – Early 20th Century

Boin Taburet – Large Dish In Sterling Silver – Early 20th Century

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Large oval dish in solid silver, model with pinched ribs, double fillets, half-hollow, bordered by

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Silver

George III Sterling Silver Chafing Dish, Burwash & Sibley, London, 1807
George III Sterling Silver Chafing Dish, Burwash & Sibley, London, 1807

George III Sterling Silver Chafing Dish, Burwash & Sibley, London, 1807

By William Burwash

Located in London, London

, antique Sterling Silver Chafing dish, is oval in shape and plain in style, with gadroon and reed detailing

Category

Early 1800s English George III Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique French Silver Engraved & Cut Crystal Butter Dish 19th Century
Antique French Silver Engraved & Cut Crystal Butter Dish 19th Century

Antique French Silver Engraved & Cut Crystal Butter Dish 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a fabulous antique French silver and cut crystal butter dish with domed lif off lid and

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Candy Dish
Candy Dish

Candy Dish

Sold|$389

Candy Dish

Located in Brooklyn, NY

If you’re like me, you love monograms and dates on your silver. This piece has a hand engraved

Category

1890s American Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Silver Plate Footed Dish
Art Nouveau Silver Plate Footed Dish

Art Nouveau Silver Plate Footed Dish

Located in Troy, MI

Circa 1930s silver plate footed European Art Nouveau dish has a curvy, flower and petal form.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Silver Dish

19th Century Victorian Sterling Silver Bread Dish with Pierced Decoration
19th Century Victorian Sterling Silver Bread Dish with Pierced Decoration

19th Century Victorian Sterling Silver Bread Dish with Pierced Decoration

By Job Frank Hall

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1886 by Job Frank Hall, this attractive, Victorian, antique sterling silver

Category

1880s English Neoclassical Revival Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Footed Bowl or Compote Dish
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Footed Bowl or Compote Dish

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Footed Bowl or Compote Dish

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Art Deco period sterling silver footed bowl or compote dish By Tiffany & Co

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Sterling Silver

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Silver Plated Double Serving Dish
Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Silver Plated Double Serving Dish

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Silver Plated Double Serving Dish

Located in Suffolk, GB

Unusual Antique Victorian quality silver plated double serving dish having a quality ornate finale

Category

1880s English Victorian Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Silver

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver BonBon Dish William Comyns London, 1908
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver BonBon Dish William Comyns London, 1908

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver BonBon Dish William Comyns London, 1908

By William Comyns

Located in London, GB

This is an exquisite Edwardian sterling silver bonbon dish with hallmarks for London 1908 and the

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Sterling Silver

20th Century Silver Plated Domed Dish Covered Plate, 1920s
20th Century Silver Plated Domed Dish Covered Plate, 1920s

20th Century Silver Plated Domed Dish Covered Plate, 1920s

Located in LEGNY, FR

Very nice 20th century silver plated domed dish covered plate from the 1920s. Beautiful carved

Category

1920s French Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Silver Plate

Towle Dish
Towle Dish

Towle Dish

Sold|$295

Towle Dish

By Towle Silversmiths

Located in Brooklyn, NY

So dainty, so elegant and so useful. Pretty wreaths crisscrossing with cut-out fan-shaped triangles. The perfect size for anything you plan on serving. Also makes a great gift for so...

Category

1910s American Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Sterling Silver

CARDEILHAC – Square dish in solid silver ART DECO period
CARDEILHAC – Square dish in solid silver ART DECO period

CARDEILHAC – Square dish in solid silver ART DECO period

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Square dish in solid silver, slightly semi-hollow, stepped rim mounted with a hammer, excellent

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Silver

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Antique Silver Dish For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique silver dish for your home. Each antique silver dish for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, metal and silver. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique silver dish — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each antique silver dish bearing Victorian, Georgian or Art Nouveau hallmarks is very popular. Mason's Ironstone, George Jones and Minton each produced at least one beautiful antique silver dish that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Silver Dish?

The average selling price for an antique silver dish at 1stDibs is $1,197, while they’re typically $45 on the low end and $98,500 for the 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 Dish
  • 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 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.