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Victorian Sterling Silver Tea Tray by Walter & John Barnard, 1884
Victorian Sterling Silver Tea Tray by Walter & John Barnard, 1884

Victorian Sterling Silver Tea Tray by Walter & John Barnard, 1884

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver two handled tea tray by Walter & John Barnard; an addition to our silver tray collection.

Category

1880s British Victorian Antique Silver Handle

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Chinese Export Silver Three Piece Tea Service Circa 1890
Antique Chinese Export Silver Three Piece Tea Service Circa 1890

Antique Chinese Export Silver Three Piece Tea Service Circa 1890

By Kwan Wo

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The sugar bowl and cream jug are fitted with silver handles reflecting that of the teapot, incorporating a subtly scrolling lower terminal.

Category

1890s Chinese Antique Silver Handle

Materials

Silver

Set of six silver teaspoons with floral motifs on the handles
Set of six silver teaspoons with floral motifs on the handles

Set of six silver teaspoons with floral motifs on the handles

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Set of six silver teaspoons with floral motifs on the handles.

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Handle

Materials

Silver

Set of six silver teaspoons and sugar shovel with raised handles
Set of six silver teaspoons and sugar shovel with raised handles

Set of six silver teaspoons and sugar shovel with raised handles

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Set of six silver teaspoons and sugar shovel with raised handles.

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Handle

Materials

Silver

Silver wine jug with raised plant motifs and smooth angular handle
Silver wine jug with raised plant motifs and smooth angular handle

Silver wine jug with raised plant motifs and smooth angular handle

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver wine jug with relief plant motifs and smooth angular handle.

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Handle

Materials

Silver

Set of six silver teaspoons with raised scrolls on the handles
Set of six silver teaspoons with raised scrolls on the handles

Set of six silver teaspoons with raised scrolls on the handles

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Set of six silver teaspoons with raised scrolls on the handles.

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Handle

Materials

Silver

Set of six silver-gilt teaspoons with handles to be dispatched
Set of six silver-gilt teaspoons with handles to be dispatched

Set of six silver-gilt teaspoons with handles to be dispatched

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Set of six teaspoons in gilded silver with handles to be shipped. Metal: Silver.

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Handle

Materials

Silver

Silver-plated wine jug with engravings, relief handle, and knobbed lid
Silver-plated wine jug with engravings, relief handle, and knobbed lid

Silver-plated wine jug with engravings, relief handle, and knobbed lid

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Wine jug with silver plate with engravings, reliefs on the handle and knob on the hinged lid.

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Handle

Materials

Silver

Six Russian-style silver teaspoons with wreath motifs and spiral handles
Six Russian-style silver teaspoons with wreath motifs and spiral handles

Six Russian-style silver teaspoons with wreath motifs and spiral handles

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Set of six silver teaspoons in the Russian style, nickeled with garlands and spiral handles.

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Handle

Materials

Silver

Eleven silver teaspoons and sugar scoop with reliefs and monogram handles
Eleven silver teaspoons and sugar scoop with reliefs and monogram handles

Eleven silver teaspoons and sugar scoop with reliefs and monogram handles

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Set of eleven silver teaspoons and sugar shovels with reliefs on the handles and monogram cards.

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Handle

Materials

Silver

Large 19th Century Sterling Silver Two Handled Vase / Decorative Piece
Large 19th Century Sterling Silver Two Handled Vase / Decorative Piece

Large 19th Century Sterling Silver Two Handled Vase / Decorative Piece

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Introducing a magnificent find from the early 19th century – a sizable Italian Sterling Silver Two-Handled Vase or Decorative Piece, an epitome of grandeur and craftsmanship.

Category

1810s Italian George IV Antique Silver Handle

Materials

Sterling Silver

Six silver teaspoons and sugar shovel with reliefs and monogram handles
Six silver teaspoons and sugar shovel with reliefs and monogram handles

Six silver teaspoons and sugar shovel with reliefs and monogram handles

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Set of six teaspoons and sugar shovel in silver with reliefs involving monogram cards on the handles.

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Handle

Materials

Silver

Six cut-silver teaspoons and sugar scoop with floral relief handles
Six cut-silver teaspoons and sugar scoop with floral relief handles

Six cut-silver teaspoons and sugar scoop with floral relief handles

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Set of six teaspoons and sugar shovel in silver, with reliefs on the handles in the shape of flowers.

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Handle

Materials

Silver

Four silver teaspoons and sugar scoop with reliefs and floral handles
Four silver teaspoons and sugar scoop with reliefs and floral handles

Four silver teaspoons and sugar scoop with reliefs and floral handles

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Set of four teaspoons and sugar shovel in silver with reliefs and applications on the handles with floral motifs.

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Handle

Materials

Silver

Twelve gilded silver teaspoons with grooved handles in original case
Twelve gilded silver teaspoons with grooved handles in original case

Twelve gilded silver teaspoons with grooved handles in original case

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Set of twelve silver-gilt teaspoons with grooves along the handle and original case.

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Handle

Materials

Silver

Silver milk jug with chiseled florals, missing handle, and knobbed lid
Silver milk jug with chiseled florals, missing handle, and knobbed lid

Silver milk jug with chiseled florals, missing handle, and knobbed lid

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver milk jug with chiseled floral motifs with lost handle and knob on the hinged lid.

Category

Early 18th Century European Antique Silver Handle

Materials

Silver

Antique Dutch Silver Canteen for Eight, Old English Style
Antique Dutch Silver Canteen for Eight, Old English Style

Antique Dutch Silver Canteen for Eight, Old English Style

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This flatware service can be purchased with sterling silver handled old English pattern knives if so desired.

Category

1910s Dutch Antique Silver Handle

Materials

Silver

Twelve silver teaspoons and ladle with reliefs and monogrammed handles
Twelve silver teaspoons and ladle with reliefs and monogrammed handles

Twelve silver teaspoons and ladle with reliefs and monogrammed handles

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Set of twelve teaspoons and a ladle in silver with reliefs involving monogram cards on the handles.

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Handle

Materials

Silver

Antique Silver Vase, Art Nouveau Green Glass Vase with Silver Overlay, Early 20C
Antique Silver Vase, Art Nouveau Green Glass Vase with Silver Overlay, Early 20C

Antique Silver Vase, Art Nouveau Green Glass Vase with Silver Overlay, Early 20C

Located in Wembley, GB

Gracefully curving silver handles rise from the shoulder, enhancing the vase’s vertical elegance and sculptural silhouette.

Category

1910s Swedish Art Deco Antique Silver Handle

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Twelve silver teaspoons and sugar scoop with appliqués and shell handles
Twelve silver teaspoons and sugar scoop with appliqués and shell handles

Twelve silver teaspoons and sugar scoop with appliqués and shell handles

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Set of twelve teaspoons and sugar shovel in silver with applications and shells on the handles.

Category

Early 18th Century European Antique Silver Handle

Materials

Silver

Six silver teaspoons and sugar scoop with shell-shaped relief handles
Six silver teaspoons and sugar scoop with shell-shaped relief handles

Six silver teaspoons and sugar scoop with shell-shaped relief handles

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Set of six teaspoons and sugar shovel in silver with reliefs on the handles in the shape of shells.

Category

Early 18th Century European Antique Silver Handle

Materials

Silver

Antique George I French Silver Side-Handled Chocolate Pot
Antique George I French Silver Side-Handled Chocolate Pot

Antique George I French Silver Side-Handled Chocolate Pot

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique French silver side-handled chocolate pot; an addition to our Georgian silverware collection.

Category

1710s French George I Antique Silver Handle

Materials

Silver

Italian Sterling Silver / Precious Stone One Handled Decorative Vase / Piece
Italian Sterling Silver / Precious Stone One Handled Decorative Vase / Piece

Italian Sterling Silver / Precious Stone One Handled Decorative Vase / Piece

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Introducing a captivating Italian 19th-century Sterling Silver and Precious Stone One-Handled Decorative Vase, a true masterpiece of craftsmanship and artistry.

Category

1830s Italian Antique Silver Handle

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Fruit/Dessert Service
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Fruit/Dessert Service

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Fruit/Dessert Service

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Each handle is encompassed with a paralleling border of reed and tied ribbon decoration, terminating at the original sterling silver ferrules ornamented with plain embossed bands.

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Silver Handle

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early 20th Century Double Handled Silver Overlaid Clear Glass Decanter
Early 20th Century Double Handled Silver Overlaid Clear Glass Decanter

Early 20th Century Double Handled Silver Overlaid Clear Glass Decanter

Located in Nantucket, MA

Early 20th century blown glass decanter / back bar bottle with double handles and silver overlay in an openwork basket weave pattern.

Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Silver Handle

Materials

Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Tray by Barnard & Sons
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Tray by Barnard & Sons

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Tray by Barnard & Sons

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver tray with handles - boxed; an addition to our collection of silver serving trays.

Category

1870s English Victorian Antique Silver Handle

Materials

Sterling Silver

Spiral silver teapot with hinged lid and chestnut wood handle
Spiral silver teapot with hinged lid and chestnut wood handle

Spiral silver teapot with hinged lid and chestnut wood handle

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Spiral silver teapot, hinged lid and chestnut wood handle.

Category

19th Century Antique Silver Handle

Materials

Silver

Silver candy box with engravings and shells with two handles
Silver candy box with engravings and shells with two handles

Silver candy box with engravings and shells with two handles

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver bonboneiro with engravings and shells with two wings as handles.

Category

19th Century Antique Silver Handle

Materials

Silver

Large Antique Sterling Silver Swing Handled Cake Basket Georgian Style 1912
Large Antique Sterling Silver Swing Handled Cake Basket Georgian Style 1912

Large Antique Sterling Silver Swing Handled Cake Basket Georgian Style 1912

By Charles Stuart Harris

Located in London, GB

A magnificent Antique Solid Silver Basket in a classic Georgian Style. This Silver Swing Handled Basket in of notably impressive weight and size.

Category

Early 20th Century English Georgian Antique Silver Handle

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Silver Plated Basket with Eagle Handles
19th Century Silver Plated Basket with Eagle Handles

19th Century Silver Plated Basket with Eagle Handles

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This 19th-century silver-plated panetière (bread basket) showcases an exquisite design that combines artistry with utility.

Category

19th Century French Antique Silver Handle

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Sterling Silver Two-Handled Tea Tray by James Dixon
Antique Sterling Silver Two-Handled Tea Tray by James Dixon

Antique Sterling Silver Two-Handled Tea Tray by James Dixon

By James Dixon & Sons

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V sterling silver two-handled tea tray by James Dixon & Sons; part of our silver teaware collection.

Category

1920s English Other Antique Silver Handle

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Silver tray w/ floral reliefs & dragon-shaped fiery handle
Silver tray w/ floral reliefs & dragon-shaped fiery handle

Silver tray w/ floral reliefs & dragon-shaped fiery handle

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver tray with handle featuring embossed floral motifs and a dragon-shaped handle expelling fire.

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Handle

Materials

Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Coffee Jug by Joseph Angell, London, 1840
Victorian Sterling Silver Coffee Jug by Joseph Angell, London, 1840

Victorian Sterling Silver Coffee Jug by Joseph Angell, London, 1840

By Joseph Angell & Son

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The coffee jug retains the original rounded sterling silver handle, incorporating a leaf design to the upper portion and an exceptional leaf design to the lower socket.

Category

19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Silver Handle

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Side Handled Coffee Pot - Chester 1913
Antique Sterling Silver Side Handled Coffee Pot - Chester 1913

Antique Sterling Silver Side Handled Coffee Pot - Chester 1913

By Nathan & Hayes

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in Chester in 1913 by Nathan & Hayes, this handsome, Antique Sterling Silver Coffee Pot, features a wooden side handle, and a conical lid.

Category

1910s English Antique Silver Handle

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Vienna Empire Silver Lidded Jug With Handle, Anton Kilitzky, 1806
Antique Vienna Empire Silver Lidded Jug With Handle, Anton Kilitzky, 1806

Antique Vienna Empire Silver Lidded Jug With Handle, Anton Kilitzky, 1806

By Viennese Manufactory

Located in Vienna, AT

Early silver lidded jug with a smooth finish on a round, funnel-shaped base with a profiled rim, slight nodule above the constriction, egg-shaped raised body with a recessed neck con...

Category

Early 1800s Austrian Empire Antique Silver Handle

Materials

Silver

Silver fish fork with cut floral motifs & wavy monogrammed handle
Silver fish fork with cut floral motifs & wavy monogrammed handle

Silver fish fork with cut floral motifs & wavy monogrammed handle

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver fish serving fork, cut and engraved with floral motifs and a wavy handle with a monogram card.

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Handle

Materials

Silver

Silver coffee pot with beaded body, wood handle & mythic spout
Silver coffee pot with beaded body, wood handle & mythic spout

Silver coffee pot with beaded body, wood handle & mythic spout

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver coffee pot with grooved body and lid and chestnut wood handle, spout with mythological figure and resting on three raised feet.

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Handle

Materials

Silver

Silver soup ladle with reliefs along the reed-style handle
Silver soup ladle with reliefs along the reed-style handle

Silver soup ladle with reliefs along the reed-style handle

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver soup ladle with reliefs along the cane-type handle.

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Handle

Materials

Silver

Silver teaspoon with pearls on the handle and engraved ladle
Silver teaspoon with pearls on the handle and engraved ladle

Silver teaspoon with pearls on the handle and engraved ladle

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver teaspoon with pearls on the handle and engraved shell.

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Handle

Materials

Silver

Silver sauce spoon with reliefs and grooves on the handle
Silver sauce spoon with reliefs and grooves on the handle

Silver sauce spoon with reliefs and grooves on the handle

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver sauce spoon with reliefs and grooves on the handle.

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Handle

Materials

Silver

Smooth silver soup ladle with a strip on the handle
Smooth silver soup ladle with a strip on the handle

Smooth silver soup ladle with a strip on the handle

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Smooth silver soup ladle with crimp on the handle. Metal: Silver.

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Handle

Materials

Silver

Silver soup ladle with embossed handle in the reed style
Silver soup ladle with embossed handle in the reed style

Silver soup ladle with embossed handle in the reed style

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver soup ladle with embossed handle in the reed style.

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Handle

Materials

Silver

Silver rice and serving spoon with reliefs on the handle
Silver rice and serving spoon with reliefs on the handle

Silver rice and serving spoon with reliefs on the handle

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver rice and serving spoon with reliefs on the handle.

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Handle

Materials

Silver

Silver fish fork with reliefs and detailed engravings on handle
Silver fish fork with reliefs and detailed engravings on handle

Silver fish fork with reliefs and detailed engravings on handle

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Fish serving fork in silver with relief on the handle and profusely defined engravings.

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Handle

Materials

Silver

Cut silver fish fork with engraved tines and relief handle
Cut silver fish fork with engraved tines and relief handle

Cut silver fish fork with engraved tines and relief handle

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver fish fork with engraving on the tines and reliefs on the handle.

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Handle

Materials

Silver

Cut silver fish fork with engraved tines and handle friezes
Cut silver fish fork with engraved tines and handle friezes

Cut silver fish fork with engraved tines and handle friezes

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver fish serving fork, decorated with engravings and friezes along the handle.

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Handle

Materials

Silver

Silver fish fork with reliefs, engravings and guilloche monogram handle
Silver fish fork with reliefs, engravings and guilloche monogram handle

Silver fish fork with reliefs, engravings and guilloche monogram handle

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver fish serving fork with reliefs and engravings, monogram card on the guilloche handle.

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Handle

Materials

Silver

Silver cup and saucer with engraved reliefs and smooth handle
Silver cup and saucer with engraved reliefs and smooth handle

Silver cup and saucer with engraved reliefs and smooth handle

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver cup and saucer with engraved reliefs and smooth handle.

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Handle

Materials

Silver

Smooth silver soup ladle in Russian style with extended handle
Smooth silver soup ladle in Russian style with extended handle

Smooth silver soup ladle in Russian style with extended handle

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Smooth silver soup ladle in Russian style with extended handle.

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Handle

Materials

Silver

Silver soup ladle with embossed handle in the reed style
Silver soup ladle with embossed handle in the reed style

Silver soup ladle with embossed handle in the reed style

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver soup ladle with embossed handle in the reed style.

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Handle

Materials

Silver

Silver cup with engraved monogram cartouche and acanthus-covered handle
Silver cup with engraved monogram cartouche and acanthus-covered handle

Silver cup with engraved monogram cartouche and acanthus-covered handle

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver cup with engraving surrounding a monogram card and a handle covered with an acanthus leaf.

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Handle

Materials

Silver

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Antique Silver Handle For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique silver handle for your home. Frequently made of metal, silver and ceramic, every antique silver handle was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique silver handle — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique silver handle made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — is very popular. A well-made antique silver handle has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Royal Copenhagen, Meissen Porcelain and Tiffany & Co. are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Silver Handle?

The average selling price for an antique silver handle at 1stDibs is $886, while they’re typically $52 on the low end and $47,531 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique Silver Handle
  • 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.