Antique Silver Cat
to
11
88
80
91
91
81
37
22
13
12
11
11
10
8
8
6
5
5
4
3
3
2
2
1
1
9
6
4
4
3
Sort By
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Cat Condiment Set
By James Barclay Hennell
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
piece condiment set in the form of cats; an addition to our silver cruets/condiments collection.
This
Category
1870s English Antique Silver Cat
Materials
Sterling Silver
Louis Kuppenheim silver Cat Germany (ca. 1910)
By Louis Kuppenheim
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Magnificent antique German solid silver adorned with a deeply embossed silver cat on the front of
Category
1910s German Art Deco Antique Silver Cat
Materials
Silver
Rare Collectible Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Cat Pepper Pot, London, 1880
By Jane Brownett 1
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1880 by Jane Brownett, this very rare, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Silver Cat
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 2.17 in W 3.35 in D 1.97 in
Belle Époque 0.60ct Diamond and Pearl Cat Brooch, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
charming silver cats, each encrusted with grain set rose cut diamonds totalling 0.60 carats, their delicate
Category
1880s French Belle Époque Antique Silver Cat
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1800s CAT Handle Silver Sauce Boat by DRAGSTED for Simon Groth, Denmark
By Simon Groth, A. Dragsted
Located in Skien, NO
A Very Fine 19th Century Danish Silver Sauce Boat by Simon Groth, crafted at the end of the 19th
Category
19th Century Danish Antique Silver Cat
Materials
Silver
H 3.55 in W 6.89 in D 3.15 in
Novelty Dog & Cat Pair of Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Pepper Pots, 1899
By Stuart Clifford
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1899 by Stuart Clifford, this very rare pair of Antique, Sterling Silver
Category
1890s English Victorian Antique Silver Cat
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 2.37 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in
Saint-Cloud - Kakiemon Silver-Mounted Snuff Box in the Form of a Cat, ca 1740
By Saint Cloud
Located in DELFT, NL
A Saint-Cloud Kakiemon Silver-Mounted Snuff Box and Cover in the Form of a Cat, Circa 1740
Category
Mid-18th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Silver Cat
Materials
Silver
H 1.97 in W 2.37 in D 1.58 in
Chinese Export Porcelain Turquoise Pair of Cats
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese Export Porcelain Turquoise Pair of Cats,
Early 20th Century
The porcelain Chinese
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Silver Cat
Materials
Porcelain
Charles Hubert Brannam Grotesque Pottery Smiling Cat Figure
By Charles Brannam
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual large art pottery figure of a grotesque smiling cat with glass eyes from an original
Category
Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Silver Cat
Materials
Pottery
Early 20th Century French Barbotine Cat Pitcher, 1900s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice 20th century French Ceramic Barbotine Cat pitcher.
Stamped 7486 France under. Brown and
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Silver Cat
Materials
Ceramic
Vase Cats, Le Verre Francais, Style: Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1918
By Le Verre Francais
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
, lifelike designs of animals –swans, cats-, and plants –holly, bell flowers-, were executed in somber hues
Category
1910s French Art Nouveau Antique Silver Cat
Materials
Art Glass
Cat holding a mouse, Bow Porcelain Factory, circa 1760
By Bow Porcelain
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
An engaging cat, holding a mouse in its paw, while a second mouse escapes into a cheese.
These
Category
Mid-18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Silver Cat
Materials
Porcelain
Libbey Silhouette Nash Series Moonstone Cat Water Goblet Stemware
By Libbey Glass Co.
Located in Toledo, OH
Rare 1933 Libbey Silhouette Nash Series moonstone water goblets with charming cat stems in
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Silver Cat
Materials
Glass
Rare Bing & Grøndahl Porcelain Figurine, Lying Cat, Model Number 2236
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare Bing & Grøndahl porcelain figurine. Lying cat.
Model number 2236.
Early 20th century
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Antique Silver Cat
Materials
Porcelain
Antique CH Brannam ‘grotesque cat’ in stunning art nouveau style decoration 1910
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Antique CH Brannam ‘grotesque cat’ in stunning art nouveau style decoration 1910. This delightful
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Antique Silver Cat
Materials
Ceramic
H 10.24 in W 5.52 in D 5.91 in
French Majolica Cat with Mandolin Pitcher with Blue Ribbon, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica cat with mandolin pitcher with blue ribbon, circa 1890.
Category
1890s French French Provincial Antique Silver Cat
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Early 20th Century Art Déco Black and Golden Brass Cat Corkscrew, Germany
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 20th century Art Déco black and golden brass cat corkscrew, Germany
By: unknown
Material
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Silver Cat
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Zinc
A 19th C. Meissen Porcelain Figurine Depicting a Cat with Captured Mouse
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A Marvelous 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Figurine Depicting a Cat with Captured Mouse.
Standing
Category
1870s German Rococo Antique Silver Cat
Materials
Porcelain
18th Century Dutch Delft Tile Painting of a Cat with Mouse
Located in Stamford, CT
18th Dutch century tile painting of a cat with holding a mouse in it's mouth. Depicted right after
Category
18th Century Dutch Folk Art Antique Silver Cat
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Hand Painted Porcelain Wall Platter with Cat Stamped J.P. France
Located in Dallas, TX
features a "Basse Cour" composition depicting a sweet cat looking at young chicks grazing. Wonderful
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Silver Cat
Materials
Porcelain
Antique 19C French Edme Samson Porcelain Famille Rose dish with Cat and LAdies
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very nice and richly decorated plate/dish from the Edme Samson factory. Made after example of Yongzheng/Qianlong period Chinese porcelain.
Condition
Perfect. Size 23.5x2.8CM Diamet...
Category
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Silver Cat
Materials
Porcelain
English Blue & White Plate Rooster & Cat Brown Westhead and Moore, circa 1890
By Bates, Brown-Westhead, & Moore
Located in Austin, TX
English blue & white plate rooster and cat Brown Westhead and Moore, circa 1890.
Was sold in the
Category
1890s English Country Antique Silver Cat
Materials
Faience
1920s Vienna Secession Silver Bowl by J. Hoffmann for Wiener Werkstätte, Austria
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in North Miami, FL
, silvered, polished, metalwork, cat, molded
Dimensions: 5.5 in x 1.5 in
Date: early 20th century, circa 1920
Category
1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Silver Cat
Materials
Metal, Silver, Silver Plate
Christopher Dresser for Roberts & Belk Silver Plated Knife Rests
By Christopher Dresser
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual pair Arts & Crafts Roberts & Belk Sheffield silver plated ‘cat’ ball end knife rests the
Category
1880s English Arts and Crafts Antique Silver Cat
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Cat climbing a pole desk fancy, Bronze and Silver miniature
Located in NEWARK, GB
The most charming little desk fancy of a cat climbing a pole.
The cat is crafted in bronze, so
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Silver Cat
Materials
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Cat Brooch Silver Topped Gold ~1ctw Diamonds + Pearl
Located in Fairfield, CT
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Cat Brooch Silver Topped Gold ~1ctw Diamonds + Pearl
This Victorian
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Silver Cat
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Silver
French Edwardian Cat Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Large Edwardian repousse cat portrait brooch. The round free form brooch of silver plate with
Category
1910s French Edwardian Antique Silver Cat
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique French 18K Gold Silver Diamond Ruby Pearl Cat Brooch C1890
Located in Firenze, IT
Antique late 19th C French Novelty animal brooch in silver and gold with 2 kittens playing with a
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Silver Cat
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
Antique Belle Époque Bangle Crysoberyl Cats Eye Silver Gilt Natural Seed Pearl
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This delicate bangle is decorated with a large oval chrysoberyl cats eye cabochon in the centre of
Category
1890s German Antique Silver Cat
Materials
Chrysoberyl, Pearl, Silver
Antique Belle Époque Chrysoberyl Cats Eye Cabochon Seed Pearl Silver Brooch Pin
Located in Munich, Bavaria
made each with crysoberyll cats eye cabochon. The colour ranges from lighter green to a green with
Category
1890s European Belle Époque Antique Silver Cat
Materials
Chrysoberyl, Pearl, Silver
H 0.75 in W 2.49 in D 0.63 in
Art Deco Cat Sculpture Paperweight Silvered Bronze. Signed Rochard, France 1920
By Irénée Rochard
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Cat Sculpture / Figure Silvered Bronze. Signed Irénée Rochard. Made in France 1920´s
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Silver Cat
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Savoie Cat, (Chat Savoie) III
By Dora Maar
Located in London, GB
Unique silver gelatin contact print
Provenance: The Estate of Dora Maar
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Cat
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Savoie Cat, (Chat Savoie) I
By Dora Maar
Located in London, GB
Unique silver gelatin contact print
Provenance: The Estate of Dora Maar
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Cat
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Savoie Cat, (Chat Savoie) II
By Dora Maar
Located in London, GB
Unique silver gelatin contact print
Provenance: The Estate of Dora Maar
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Cat
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Savoie Cat, (Chat Savoie) I
By Dora Maar
Located in London, GB
Stamped with artist’s estate ink stamp and numbered 1/5 on reverse
Modern silver gelatin print
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Cat
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Savoie Cat, (Chat Savoie) III
By Dora Maar
Located in London, GB
Stamped with artist's estate ink stamp and numbered 1/5 on reverse
Modern silver gelatin print
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Cat
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Savoie Cat, (Chat Savoie) II
By Dora Maar
Located in London, GB
Stamped with artist's estate ink stamp and numbered 1/5 on reverse
Modern silver gelatin print
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Cat
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Antique Silver, Rose Gold & Cat's Eye Quartz Bee Brooch - France - Circa 1870's
Located in Chatham, CA
Antique French silver topped 18K rose gold bee brooch (possibly by Alphonse Auger - Place des
Category
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Silver Cat
Materials
Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, Rose Gold, Silver
W 1.13 in D 0.5 in L 1.25 in
Antique Sterling and Enamel Cat Case
Located in New York, NY
Charming large round sterling silver hinged case. An enamel depiction of two adorable kittens in a
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Silver Cat
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond + Ruby Cat and Wishbone Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
silver, this beautiful 3-dimensional pin depicts a playful diamond kitten sitting atop a wishbone. The
Category
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Silver Cat
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver
Novelty Bronze Cigars / Cigarettes Humidor Formed as a Cat's Head Sculpture
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
For cat lovers, Silvered bronze humidor realistically shaped as a cat's head. Opens to reveal
Category
Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Silver Cat
Materials
Bronze
Pair of art deco bookends Cat playing with a Ball. France 1925
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
sculptures of cats playing what a ball. Made of silvered bronze, on marble bases. In good condition with
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Silver Cat
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Heintz Sterling Overlay on Patinated Bronze Humidor of Dogs Hunting a Big Cat
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Sterling overlay on patinated bronze. Title of this piece is the hunt. Dogs hunting big cats.
Category
1920s Antique Silver Cat
Materials
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Art Deco Bronze Figure of a Cat 'Chat De Siam Assis' by Edouard M. Sandoz
By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz, Susse Freres
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Very Rare Art Deco French silver plated bronze sculpture figure of a cat, ' Chat De Siam Assis
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Silver Cat
Materials
Bronze
H 7.21 in W 2.37 in D 2.76 in
CatEyeMoonstones Antique PinkTranslucentBallCut 14MM Sterling LeverClip Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare wide cat's-eye, translucent, blue-tone strong pink, near-spherical, 14mm moonstones with misty
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Silver Cat
Materials
Moonstone, Cat’s Eye, Sterling Silver
H 0.48 in W 0.56 in Dm 0.56 in
Egyptian Revival Compact/Cigarette Case, Sterling Silver & Enamel, Art Deco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
features hallmarks indicating an assay office and purity (probably .900 silver), a 'cat' symbol for
Category
1920s German Art Deco Antique Silver Cat
Materials
Silver
H 3 in W 2.25 in D 0.38 in
Victorian Novelty Antique Cast Silver Cat Pepper, by E H Stockwell, London, 1876
By Edward H. Stockwell
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A fine quality Victorian novelty cast silver pepper formed as a seated collared cat, with pull off
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Cat
Materials
Silver
H 2.37 in W 0.04 in D 0.04 in
Antique Silver Model of a Bejewelled Collared Cat imported by Edwin T Briant
Located in London, GB
Rare bejeweled silver cat 1899
Provenance: Imported objects with this mark seem to have been
Category
19th Century German Victorian Antique Silver Cat
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Silver Model of a Bejewelled Collared Cat
Located in London, GB
Description: Rare bejeweled silver cat 1899
Provenance: Imported objects with this mark seem to
Category
1890s German Antique Silver Cat
Edwardian Silver Registered Design Comical Cat Pepper by H V Pithey & Co, 1910
By H.V. Pithey & Co
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A rare Victorian novelty die-stamped silver pepper depicting a comical seated cat with a long neck
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Silver Cat
Materials
Silver
H 2.37 in W 1.07 in D 1.19 in
Meissen Girl Feeding Cat
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Altrincham, GB
Meissen figure of a girl holding a cat on her lap which she is feeding with milk from a saucer
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Silver Cat
Materials
Porcelain
Staffordshire pottery recumbent cat, c. 1850.
By Staffordshire
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
Rare and fine Staffordshire pottery cat, c. 1850. The recumbent cat, painted with large underglaze
Category
1850s English Victorian Antique Silver Cat
Materials
Pottery
Fulper Pottery Vase with Butterscotch, Cat's Eye & Mirrored Black Glazes ca. 1915
By Fulper Pottery
Located in Southampton, NY
: Butterscotch with Cat's Eye and Mirrored Black rim, neck & shoulders. American, circa 1915.
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Silver Cat
Large Minton Porcelain Wall Charger by Herbert Wilson Foster, Girl with Cat 1880
By Minton
Located in Pasadena, CA
charmingly depicts a young girl holding a cat with a gilt textured background. Signed "Minton" to the base
Category
1880s European Antique Silver Cat
Materials
Porcelain
H 1.75 in Dm 19.75 in
Antique Edwardian Cats Eye Pearl Butterfly Brooch Silver, circa 1910
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
35mm x Depth 6mm
METAL: Silver
STONES: Cat’s Eye, Pearl
AGE: Edwardian, Circa 1910
ORIGIN: United
Category
1910s British Edwardian Antique Silver Cat
Materials
Silver
English Enameled Cat Cigarette Case
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa 1940s sterling silver cigarette case with enamel painted cat on the lid. Manufactured in
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Cat
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gothic Revival Gold Ring with Joan of Arc by Louis Wièse, Late 19th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
, cat. no. 1 (silver statuette of Joan of Arc, Jules and Louis Wièse in c. 1850); Gere/Rudoe 2010, p
Category
1890s French Gothic Revival Antique Silver Cat
Materials
Gold
Antique Victorian 1876 Sterling Silver Cat Shaker
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
definition of the cat's fur and facial features.
This impressive Victorian silver cat shaker retains the
Category
1870s English Antique Silver Cat
Materials
Silver
Antique Louis Kuppenheim Silver Cat Kitten Compact Mirror
By Louis Kuppenheim
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
A magnificent antique German solid silver Minaudière adorned with a silver cat engraved in deep
Category
Early 1900s German Other Antique Silver Cat
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Cat Inkwell 1913
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
English sterling silver inkwell has been realistically modelled in the form of a cat's head emerging from
Category
1910s British Antique Silver Cat
Materials
Sterling Silver
- 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Antique Silver Cat", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.
Antique Silver Cat For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique silver cat you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique silver cat for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, metal and silver. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique silver cat, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique silver cat, those designed in Victorian, Art Nouveau and Folk Art styles are of considerable interest. Saint Clément, Staffordshire and Bing & Grøndahl each produced at least one beautiful antique silver cat that is worth considering.
How Much is a Antique Silver Cat?
The average selling price for an antique silver cat at 1stDibs is $1,925, while they’re typically $139 on the low end and $44,500 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique Silver Cat
- What is antique silver?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024What 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, 2023The 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.
- Is antique silver real silver?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether 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.
- What is an antique silver plate?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Silver-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, 2022Antique 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, 2024To 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.
- What is antique silver made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024What 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.
- What is antique silver plating?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Antique 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.
- What is antique sterling silver?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sterling 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.
- What does antique silver mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021Antique 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 ExpertAugust 20, 2024Whether 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, 2024Yes, 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023Whether 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, 2022Sterling 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021While 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, 2022To 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, 2024Yes, 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, 2024Yes, 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.