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Antique English Victorian Scrollwork Engraved Covered Vegetable Serving Dish
Antique English Victorian Scrollwork Engraved Covered Vegetable Serving Dish

Antique English Victorian Scrollwork Engraved Covered Vegetable Serving Dish

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique English Victorian Scrollwork Engraved Covered Vegetable Serving Dish. Item features unique

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Pairpoint Small Silver Plated Pierced Scrollwork Candy Dish Bowl Basket
Antique Pairpoint Small Silver Plated Pierced Scrollwork Candy Dish Bowl Basket

Antique Pairpoint Small Silver Plated Pierced Scrollwork Candy Dish Bowl Basket

By Pairpoint Silver Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Pairpoint Mfg Co. Small Silver Plated Pierced Scrollwork Candy Dish Bowl Basket. Circa

Category

Early 20th Century Other Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Silver Plate

Lovely antique Victorian quality Majolica cheese dish
Lovely antique Victorian quality Majolica cheese dish

Lovely antique Victorian quality Majolica cheese dish

Located in Ipswich, GB

Lovely antique Victorian quality Majolica cheese dish having a quality dome shaped lift off top

Category

19th Century Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Ceramic

Sevres attr. Bisque Porcelain Figural Sweetmeat Dish C1880
Sevres attr. Bisque Porcelain Figural Sweetmeat Dish C1880

Sevres attr. Bisque Porcelain Figural Sweetmeat Dish C1880

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Sevres attr. figural sweetmeat dish, crafted from a combination of bisque and glazed

Category

Late 19th Century Rococo Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Wedgwood Majolica Dish
19th Century Wedgwood Majolica Dish

19th Century Wedgwood Majolica Dish

By Wedgwood

Located in High Point, NC

19th century majolica banana leaf dish from England. The dish is signed on the bottom with the

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Ceramic

Polished Tudric Pewter Butter Dish For Liberty & Co c1900
Polished Tudric Pewter Butter Dish For Liberty & Co c1900

Polished Tudric Pewter Butter Dish For Liberty & Co c1900

By Tudric

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Heading : A polished pewter butter dish for Liberty Date : c1900 Origin : England Bowl Features

Category

Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Glass

Large antique Victorian cheese dish
Large antique Victorian cheese dish

Large antique Victorian cheese dish

Located in Ipswich, GB

Large antique Victorian cheese dish having a shaped handle with leaf decoration to the top with

Category

Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Ceramic

Blue & White Dish Staffordshire Whampoa Pattern Transferware
Blue & White Dish Staffordshire Whampoa Pattern Transferware

Blue & White Dish Staffordshire Whampoa Pattern Transferware

Located in Huntington, NY

Blue & White Dish Staffordshire Whampoa Pattern Transferware

Category

Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Ceramic

Blue & White Dish “Siam”  Pattern Ironstone Transferware
Blue & White Dish “Siam”  Pattern Ironstone Transferware

Blue & White Dish “Siam” Pattern Ironstone Transferware

Located in Huntington, NY

Blue & White Dish “Siam” Pattern Ironstone Transferware

Category

Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Wedgwood Leaf Dish
19th Century Wedgwood Leaf Dish

19th Century Wedgwood Leaf Dish

By Wedgwood

Located in High Point, NC

19th Century wedgwood majolica leaf dish from England.

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Shaped Serving Dish
19th Century Shaped Serving Dish

19th Century Shaped Serving Dish

Located in High Point, NC

19th century shaped serving dish with multicolored transfer decoration depicting a garden with

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Malachite Nut Dish Set
Italian Malachite Nut Dish Set

Italian Malachite Nut Dish Set

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century Italian malachite and brass 13 piece nut dish set, circa 1880. This is a beautiful and

Category

1880s Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Malachite

Antique English Handsome Sheffield Covered Dish 1870-90
Antique English Handsome Sheffield Covered Dish 1870-90

Antique English Handsome Sheffield Covered Dish 1870-90

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English Handsome Sheffield Covered Dish 1870-90

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Sheffield Plate

Small oval Meissen porcelain openwork dish, 1920s
Small oval Meissen porcelain openwork dish, 1920s

Small oval Meissen porcelain openwork dish, 1920s

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Delft, NL

Small oval Meissen porcelain openwork dish, 1920s An oval small dish by Meissen. An openwork

Category

Early 20th Century German Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Porcelain

Original antique Edwardian cheese dish and cover
Original antique Edwardian cheese dish and cover

Original antique Edwardian cheese dish and cover

Located in Ipswich, GB

Original antique Edwardian cheese dish and cover having a original antique cheese dish and cover in

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Wedgwood Majolica Dish
19th Century Wedgwood Majolica Dish

19th Century Wedgwood Majolica Dish

By Wedgwood

Located in High Point, NC

19th century Wedgwood Majolica dish in the shape of a leaf, with a central medallion surrounded by

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Pottery

Minton Majolica Beehive Cheese Stilton Dish Porcelain Cover
Minton Majolica Beehive Cheese Stilton Dish Porcelain Cover

Minton Majolica Beehive Cheese Stilton Dish Porcelain Cover

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Fine English majolica cheese dish and cover by Minton, modelled in the form of a traditional

Category

1860s Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Porcelain

Lovely antique Victorian quality Majolica cheese dish
Lovely antique Victorian quality Majolica cheese dish

Lovely antique Victorian quality Majolica cheese dish

Located in Ipswich, GB

Lovely antique Victorian quality Majolica cheese dish having a quality dome shaped lift off top

Category

Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Ceramic

Butter dish Uranium glass cauliflower container possible Portieux Vallerysthal
Butter dish Uranium glass cauliflower container possible Portieux Vallerysthal

Butter dish Uranium glass cauliflower container possible Portieux Vallerysthal

By Portieux Vallerysthal

Located in Lugo, IT

Uranium glass cauliflower container possible Portieux Vallerysthal. Good condition. Thank you

Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Uranium Glass

A Safavid blue and white pottery dish
A Safavid blue and white pottery dish

A Safavid blue and white pottery dish

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Safavid blue and white pottery dish, of shallow circular form decorated in underglaze blue with

Category

18th Century Persian Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Ceramic

18th Century Worcester Blind Earl Porcelain Dish
18th Century Worcester Blind Earl Porcelain Dish

18th Century Worcester Blind Earl Porcelain Dish

By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall, James Giles

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

fantasy than fact. Readers will notice that this dish dates 10 years prior to the Earl’s famous accident

Category

1770s English Rococo Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century English Majolica Handled Dish
19th Century English Majolica Handled Dish

19th Century English Majolica Handled Dish

Located in Bridgeport, CT

19th Century English majolica handled dish in the form of a lily pad with a trailing vine handle

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Ceramic

Butter Dish with Cow Lid Portieux or S. Reich & Co, Antique
Butter Dish with Cow Lid Portieux or S. Reich & Co, Antique

Butter Dish with Cow Lid Portieux or S. Reich & Co, Antique

By Portieux Vallerysthal

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Antique Opaque Blue Glass Butter Dish by Reich & Co., Circa 1910s A striking antique opaque

Category

1910s German Art Nouveau Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Glass

Early 20th Century Spongeware Casserole Dish
Early 20th Century Spongeware Casserole Dish

Early 20th Century Spongeware Casserole Dish

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This early 20th century serving bowl comes out of a rare collection of spongeware. This item has been well taken care of and has minor wear consistent with age and use.

Category

Early 20th Century American Country Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Ceramic

Worcester Porcelain Blue Scale Junket Dish, c1770
Worcester Porcelain Blue Scale Junket Dish, c1770

Worcester Porcelain Blue Scale Junket Dish, c1770

By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Worcester Porcelain Blue Scale Junket Dish, c1770 Additional information: Date : c1770 Period

Category

18th Century English George III Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Porcelain

Pretty English Antique Spode Clamshell Serving Dish
Pretty English Antique Spode Clamshell Serving Dish

Pretty English Antique Spode Clamshell Serving Dish

By B. Spode

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A lovely scalloped edge Spode serving dish having floral decoration and gold leaf embellishments.

Category

19th Century English Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Porcelain

A Fine Swansea Porcelain Oval Dish, c1820
A Fine Swansea Porcelain Oval Dish, c1820

A Fine Swansea Porcelain Oval Dish, c1820

By Swansea Porcelain

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

A Fine Swansea Porcelain Oval Dish, c1820 Additional information: Date : c1820 Period : George IV

Category

19th Century English George IV Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Porcelain

A Nantgarw Porcelain Shell Shaped Dish, c1820
A Nantgarw Porcelain Shell Shaped Dish, c1820

A Nantgarw Porcelain Shell Shaped Dish, c1820

By Nantgarw China Works

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

A Nantgarw Porcelain Shell Shaped Dish, c1820 Welsh porcelain is amongst the most highly regarded

Category

19th Century English George III Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Porcelain

English Majolica Cherub Dish by Minton
English Majolica Cherub Dish by Minton

English Majolica Cherub Dish by Minton

By Minton

Located in Austin, TX

A fine Majolica serving platter or bowl by the celebrated English pottery firm, Minton. Featuring a design of a recumbent cherub or child clutching grapes upon a bed of grape leaves...

Category

19th Century English Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery

Art Nouveau Porcelain Pink Gold Dish Austrian
Art Nouveau Porcelain Pink Gold Dish Austrian

Art Nouveau Porcelain Pink Gold Dish Austrian

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful Austrian Art Nouveau porcelain pink and gold oblong dish, circa early-20th century

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Porcelain

English Gilt Painted Shell Form Serving Dish
English Gilt Painted Shell Form Serving Dish

English Gilt Painted Shell Form Serving Dish

Located in New York, NY

English gilt painted shell form serving dish. Lobed shell shaped sweetmeat dish/plate with gold and

Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Caneware Game Pie Dish
19th Century Caneware Game Pie Dish

19th Century Caneware Game Pie Dish

Located in Norwood, NJ

Mid-19th century ceramic oval lidded serving dish, probably by Wedgwood, with unglazed exterior (to

Category

1830s English Early Victorian Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Blue Striped Murano Sweet Meat Dish
Italian Blue Striped Murano Sweet Meat Dish

Italian Blue Striped Murano Sweet Meat Dish

By Murano 5

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

A stunning vintage Italian Murano glass handblown pedestal dish/bowl, with white, blue and yellow

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Art Glass

Harrach Cased Glass Dish Decorated with Birds in Branches  c1890
Harrach Cased Glass Dish Decorated with Birds in Branches  c1890

Harrach Cased Glass Dish Decorated with Birds in Branches c1890

By Harrach Glassworks

Located in Worcester Park, GB

Very unusual white cased over vibrant red Harrach enamelled and gilded serving dish or small tray

Category

1880s Rococo Revival Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Art Glass

Saint-Clement French Art Nouveau Ceramic Cheese Dish
Saint-Clement French Art Nouveau Ceramic Cheese Dish

Saint-Clement French Art Nouveau Ceramic Cheese Dish

By Saint-Clément

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Cheese dish by Saint-Clement, France, late 19th-Early 20th Century, featuring a charming poppy

Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Ceramic

Tureen asparagus dish, in style of luneville
Tureen asparagus dish, in style of luneville

Tureen asparagus dish, in style of luneville

Located in Paris, FR

Discover this rare 19th-century polychrome earthenware set, featuring a covered asparagus server with a matching platter. This French Barbotine asparagus server is a true collector's...

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Majolica

Chinese Export Porcelain Circular Dish, circa 1760
Chinese Export Porcelain Circular Dish, circa 1760

Chinese Export Porcelain Circular Dish, circa 1760

Located in New York, NY

The upturn rim with four cartouches depicting birds on branches alternating with floral decoration the center with figures in a outdoor garden.

Category

1760s Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Porcelain

English Porcelain Leaf Dish, Chelsea, circa 1760
English Porcelain Leaf Dish, Chelsea, circa 1760

English Porcelain Leaf Dish, Chelsea, circa 1760

Located in New York, NY

Finely painted with insects, butterflies and caterpillars. The border molded with leaf decoration. Red Chelsea anchor mark.

Category

1760s Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Antique Famille Rose Celadon Canton Dish
Chinese Antique Famille Rose Celadon Canton Dish

Chinese Antique Famille Rose Celadon Canton Dish

Located in Kastrup, DK

Beautiful Chinese antique famille rose celadon canton plate with hand painted butterflies, birds and flower decoration i polychrome colors. H: 7 cm. / Dia.: 41 cm. China approx. 19...

Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Porcelain

Fossilized Orthoseras Squid Polished Stone Ashtray or Dish
Fossilized Orthoseras Squid Polished Stone Ashtray or Dish

Fossilized Orthoseras Squid Polished Stone Ashtray or Dish

Located in Esbjerg, DK

decorative dish sometime during the 1970s. Measurements: 13x9x2.5 cm.

Category

15th Century and Earlier Modern Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Stone

Unusual antique Japanese imari quality boat shaped dish
Unusual antique Japanese imari quality boat shaped dish

Unusual antique Japanese imari quality boat shaped dish

Located in Ipswich, GB

Unusual antique Japanese imari quality boat shaped dish having an unusual antique Japanese imari

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Ceramic

Quimper Faïence Dish, France, 19th Century
Quimper Faïence Dish, France, 19th Century

Quimper Faïence Dish, France, 19th Century

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

It is an Faience Dish, made in the 19th century by Quimper, the colors are white blue Yellow

Category

19th Century French French Provincial Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Faience

Large antique quality Majolica cheese dish
Large antique quality Majolica cheese dish

Large antique quality Majolica cheese dish

Located in Ipswich, GB

Large antique quality Majolica cheese dish having a large quality dome shaped lift off top with a

Category

Early 19th Century Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Majolica

Davenport Handled Majolica Dish, Dated 1852
Davenport Handled Majolica Dish, Dated 1852

Davenport Handled Majolica Dish, Dated 1852

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in High Point, NC

Davenport double handled Majolica dish with Davenport impressed mark and the year for 1852 stamped

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Ceramic

Minton Majolica Twin Handled Game Pie Dish & Cover
Minton Majolica Twin Handled Game Pie Dish & Cover

Minton Majolica Twin Handled Game Pie Dish & Cover

By Minton

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A stylish and impressive antique English majolica pottery game pie dish and cover by renowned and

Category

1860s English Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Earthenware, Majolica

Rose Medallion Chinese Export Covered Dish
Rose Medallion Chinese Export Covered Dish

Rose Medallion Chinese Export Covered Dish

Located in Tampa, FL

This is a early Rose medallion Chinese export covered dish with a pinecone finial in gold. The

Category

1810s Chinese Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Porcelain

Joseph Holdcroft Majolica Fish on Coral Dish
Joseph Holdcroft Majolica Fish on Coral Dish

Joseph Holdcroft Majolica Fish on Coral Dish

By Joseph Holdcroft

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Holdcroft Majolica dish which features two entwined fish and coral. Cobalt blue ground version

Category

1880s Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Majolica

Art Deco Glass Serving Platter Dish
Art Deco Glass Serving Platter Dish

Art Deco Glass Serving Platter Dish

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Art Deco, glass serving platter dish features a decorative, colied aluminum handle.

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Aluminum

19th Century Sponge Ware Bake Dish
19th Century Sponge Ware Bake Dish

19th Century Sponge Ware Bake Dish

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fine sponge ware pottery bake dish in fine condition. This is a sponge design pattern. This is

Category

15th Century and Earlier American Adirondack Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Pottery

George Jones Majolica Partridge Game Pie Dish
George Jones Majolica Partridge Game Pie Dish

George Jones Majolica Partridge Game Pie Dish

By George Jones

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

George Jones Majolica game pie dish which features a partridge finial on the lid, sitting amongst

Category

1870s Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Majolica

Danish Art Nouveau Ceramic Dish by Joakim Skovgaard C.1887
Danish Art Nouveau Ceramic Dish by Joakim Skovgaard C.1887

Danish Art Nouveau Ceramic Dish by Joakim Skovgaard C.1887

Located in Valby, 84

Rare Skønvirke ceramic dish by Danish artist Joakim Skovgaard made at Wallmann's workshop in

Category

1880s Danish Art Nouveau Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Ceramic

William IV Early Davenport Chine Serving Dish 19th Century
William IV Early Davenport Chine Serving Dish 19th Century

William IV Early Davenport Chine Serving Dish 19th Century

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Uppsala , SE

Most attractive early Davenport china serving dish A rare William IV period Davenport porcelain

Category

1830s English William IV Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Porcelain

Victorian Ludwig Wessel Majolica Cucumber Dish
Victorian Ludwig Wessel Majolica Cucumber Dish

Victorian Ludwig Wessel Majolica Cucumber Dish

Located in Haarlem, NL

Magnificent rare Victorian vegetable serving Majolica dish made by the Ludwig Wessel at the

Category

1880s German Victorian Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Earthenware

Salt and Pepper Set and Butter Dish in its Box, 20th Century.
Salt and Pepper Set and Butter Dish in its Box, 20th Century.

Salt and Pepper Set and Butter Dish in its Box, 20th Century.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

style salt and pepper set and butter dish in its box, silver-plated metal and crystal. Dimensions : Box

Category

Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Large Unique Ceramic Dish, Julia Kabel by Kähler
Large Unique Ceramic Dish, Julia Kabel by Kähler

Large Unique Ceramic Dish, Julia Kabel by Kähler

By Julia Kabel, Herman A. Kahler Keramik

Located in Kastrup, DK

Large unique ceramic dish, Art Nouveau. Design Julia Kabel for Kähler approx. 1910 - 1920. Glaze

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Silver Dish

Materials

Ceramic

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