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Mixed Art Deco Silver Plated Lot by G. Nilsson for Gero - Holland/Denmark 1920s
Located in Roma, IT
Mixed Silver Lot is an original group of decorative Art Déco objects realized by various artists in
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1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Silver Lot

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Silver Plate

Lot of Two Imperial Russian Silver Vodka Cups
By Israel Eseevich Zakhoder
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Lot of Two Imperial Russian Silver Vodka Cups Silver vodka cup, tapered cylindrical body with
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Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Antique Silver Lot

Materials

Silver

Magnificent Lot of Two Sprinkling Spoons, 19th Century, Sterling Silver
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
set of spoons to sprinkle in solid silver. The first is in the shape of a finely chiseled scallop
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19th Century French Restauration Antique Silver Lot

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Lot, Unknown Pattern, 22 Pcs
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Lovely Gorham (pattern unknown), circa 1922 sterling silver flatware set/lot, 22 pieces. This set
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Early 20th Century Antique Silver Lot

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver 13 Lot Austrian Nicest Biedermeier Pair of Candlesticks, Vienna Made 1846
By Andreas Weichesmueller
Located in Vienna, AT
. ____________________________________________________________ Made 1846 (Viennese High Biedermeier Period). Hallmarked Silver 812.5 (Silver 13 lot): Branded by
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1840s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Silver Lot

Materials

Silver

Antique Vienna 13 Lot Silver Coffee Maker by Mayerhofer & Klinkosch, Dated 1844
Located in Vienna, AT
manufacturer Mayerhofer & Klinkosch. Branded by the Wheel mark, Austrian official hallmark: 13 Lot silver
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1840s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Silver Lot

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Silver

Silver 13 Lot Austrian Pair of Candlesticks Vienna by Master J.Wiederspoeck 1855
By Josef Wiederspoeck
Located in Vienna, AT
. ____________________________________________________________ Made 1855 (Viennese Biedermeier period). Hallmarked SILVER 812.5 (SILVER 13 LOT): Branded by so-said
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Silver Lot

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Silver

Biedermeier Early 19th Century Nuremberg 13 Lot Silver Spoon Set of 6 in Case
Located in Nuernberg, DE
looks great for the Spoons). All spoons are Hallmarked silver 812.5 (silver 13 lot), the master mark
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Silver Lot

Materials

Silver

6 Antique Assorted Native American Sterling Silver Souvenir Spoons 93g
By Lunt Silver, Paye & Baker
Located in Dayton, OH
Lot of 6 antique / vintage sterling silver Western souvenir spoons featuring Native American
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Early 20th Century Native American Antique Silver Lot

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Sterling Silver

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

Materials

Porcelain

Lot Of Six Rare Japanese Kutani Porcelain Ramekins Dessert Dishes & Saucers
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
LOT OF SIX  RARE JAPANESE KUTANI PORCELAIN RAMEKINS DESSERT DISHES & SAUCERS Circa 1910. Two
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Silver Lot

Materials

Porcelain

4 Antique Baroque Reticulated Sterling Silver 925 Souvenir Tea Spoons 75g 6"
By Towle Silversmiths, Alvin Corporation, Lunt Silver, Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in Dayton, OH
"Lot of four antique sterling silver souvenir tea spoons – The Montezuma, Las Vegas Hot Springs by
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Early 20th Century Baroque Antique Silver Lot

Materials

Sterling Silver

4 Antique Sterling Souvenir Spoons Gorham Lunt Mechanics Missouri Columbia
By Lunt Silver, Gorham Manufacturing Company, Watson Silver
Located in Dayton, OH
"Lot of four antique 19th century sterling silver souvenir spoons of Columbia, Missouri
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Silver Lot

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Sterling Silver

Lot of Nineteen Portuguese Cups in Cristal High Foot Early 20th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Lot of nineteen Portuguese cups in cristal High foot early 20th century Portuguese from the
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Early 20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Antique Silver Lot

Materials

Crystal

Lot of sixteen Cookie Marzipan Backing Molds Antique Austria, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous set of sixteen molds for your Christmas Bakery. Made of metal. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. Fantastic piece for each collector. Found at an est...
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1910s Austrian Folk Art Antique Silver Lot

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Metal

Sterling Silver Vase
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver vase by Whiting Manufacturing, hallmarked 1915. This one
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1910s American Antique Silver Lot

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Vase
Sterling Silver Vase
H 20 in Dm 4 in
Tiffany Sterling Silver Centerpiece
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are delighted to offer you this exceptional sterling silver centerpiece by the world renowned
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1890s American Antique Silver Lot

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

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Gold

Cased set of six antique silver whiskey tots
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in London, GB
Set of six antique American silver whiskey tots created in the form of two-handled wine coolers
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Early 20th Century British Antique Silver Lot

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Mustard Jar with Spoon
By Webster & Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We’re delighted to offer you this sterling silver mustard jar with and spoon. It has a cobalt blue
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1910s American Antique Silver Lot

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Mustard Jar with Spoon
Sterling Silver Mustard Jar with Spoon
H 2.5 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in
Antique Tibetan Silver Ceremonial Ewer
Located in Montreal, QC
this lot for interested buyers. I am indebted to Dr John Clarke for assistance in cataloging this
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Late 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Silver Lot

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Silver

English Silver Covered Soup Tureen on Stand
Located in New York, NY
A George III silver soup tureen on stand from the Camden service. Marked: London, 1794/1795. Maker
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1790s English Antique Silver Lot

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Silver

Glass Condiment Oil Vinegar Set Ruby Red Silver Vintage Vienna Made 1854
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
. ________________________________________________________________________________ Made 1854 The stoppers consist of SILVER 13 LOT ( = 812, 5 silver ) / checked
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1850s Austrian Early Victorian Antique Silver Lot

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Silver

Antique Silver Serving Cutlery, England, 1875
Located in Roma, IT
. The lot consist in two antique and decorated silver cutlery for fish. Handles chiseled by English
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1870s British Antique Silver Lot

Materials

Silver

Antique Silver Serving Cutlery, England, 1875
Antique Silver Serving Cutlery, England, 1875
H 0.16 in W 11.42 in D 2.25 in
Antique German Biedermeier Silver Basket, Dated 1828
Located in Goettingen, DE
: JF Hoffmann z. 27 Sep 1828 12 lot / 750 silver, gold-plated inside Size 28 x 26.3 cm, height 18
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1820s German George IV Antique Silver Lot

Materials

Silver

Antique German Biedermeier Silver Basket, Dated 1828
Antique German Biedermeier Silver Basket, Dated 1828
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H 11.42 in W 10.36 in L 11.03 in
Antique Silver Dessert Cutlery, England, 1890
Located in Roma, IT
in 1890. The lot consist in two antique and decorated silver cutlery for dessert. Handles in nacre
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1890s British Antique Silver Lot

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Silver

Antique Silver Dessert Cutlery, England, 1890
Antique Silver Dessert Cutlery, England, 1890
H 0.16 in W 11.62 in D 2.17 in
17th Century Antique Charles I Sterling Silver Goblet, 1630
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Charles I English sterling silver goblet; an
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17th Century English Other Antique Silver Lot

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hunt & Roskell Silver-Gilt Presentation Cup
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite 1897 two-handled presentation cup by esteemed silver firm Hunt & Roskell was modeled
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Lot

Materials

Silver

Hunt & Roskell Silver-Gilt Presentation Cup
Hunt & Roskell Silver-Gilt Presentation Cup
H 15.63 in W 9.75 in D 6.75 in
Exceptional French Silver & Daum Glass Wine Ewer / Claret Jug, France Circa 1900
By Daum
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
of Lorraine outlined in gilt. The neck fitted with a silver collar & hinged spout-cover affixed to a
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Silver Lot

Materials

Silver

Antique Silver Serving Cutlery, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
manufacturer in the 19th century. The lot consist in two antique and engraved silver cutlery for roast with
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Late 19th Century French Antique Silver Lot

Materials

Silver

Antique Silver Baptism Set, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
. The lot consist in antique and decorated silver cutlery set (spoon, knife and fork) and a little
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Late 19th Century French Antique Silver Lot

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Silver

Pair of Antique Vienna Biedermeier Silver Candle Holders, Dated 1856
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
flower-shaped top view. Branded by the Wheel mark, Viennese official hallmark: 13 Lot silver, dated
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1850s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Silver Lot

Materials

Silver

Pair of Antique Vienna Biedermeier Silver Candle Holders, Dated 1857
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
by the Wheel mark, Austrian official hallmark: 13 Lot silver, dated 1857 Master's stamp: 'FD
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1850s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Silver Lot

Materials

Silver

Pair Of Antique Empire Silver Candle Holders, Austria-Hungary, Dated 1821
Located in Vienna, AT
top. Branded by the Wheel mark, Austria-Hungarian official hallmark: 13 Lot silver, made in Kaschau
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1820s Austrian Empire Antique Silver Lot

Materials

Silver

Antique Vienna Silver Biedermeier Sugar Box Anton Weichesmueller, Made 1844
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
silversmith Anton Weichesmüller. Branded by the Wheel mark, Austrian official hallmark: 13 Lot silver
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1840s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Silver Lot

Materials

Silver

Vintage Silver Serving Cutlery - England Late 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Silver Serving Cutlery is a couple of a precious decorative object realized by English manufacturer
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Late 19th Century British Antique Silver Lot

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Silver

Set of 2 Old Christofle Coaster Silver Plated, circa 1880
By Christofle
Located in Paris, FR
can be seen now in the Art Decoratif, Louvre museum, were silver-plated as wars had cost a lot of
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Silver Lot

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Silver Plate

Antique Set Georgian Dining Silver Cutlery William Tuite Garrard Co London 1788
By Garrard & Co. Ltd., William Tuite
Located in Portland, OR
A fine set of antique aristocratic Georgian dining sterling silver cutlery (110 pieces & silver
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1780s English Georgian Antique Silver Lot

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair Of Antique Vienna Biedermeier Silver Candle Holders, Dated 1844
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
ribbon relief on the top. Branded by the Wheel mark, Austrian official hallmark for 13 Lot silver
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1840s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Silver Lot

Materials

Silver

10 Antique Assorted Sterling Silver Twisted Scalloped Serving Spoons 184g
By Bruckmann & Söhne, William B. Kerr & Co., Towle Silversmiths, William B. Durgin, Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Lot of 10 antique sterling and one 800 silver sugar / tea spoons in a variety of styles and designs
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Early 20th Century Antique Silver Lot

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Sterling Silver

Pair Of Antique Vienna 2-Flame Silver Candelabras by Josef Wiederspeck, 1840
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
Lot silver, dating 1840, letter 'A' for Vienna Master's mark: 'IW' in shieldmark for JOSEF WIEDERSPECK
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1840s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Silver Lot

Materials

Silver

Germany Hanau 1820 Neoclassical Decorative Dish Plate in Solid Sterling Silver
By Hanau
Located in Miami, FL
Neo-Classic sterling silver decorative dish plate. An antique piece made in the state of Hanau
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1820s German Neoclassical Antique Silver Lot

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Jugenstil Silver Plate Centerpiece on Tray / Teaset by Karl Berghof, 1905
By J.P. Kayser Sohn, Karl Berghof
Located in Roma, IT
Jugendstil Centerpiece on Tray is a vintage decorative object realized in the 1905/1910. The lot
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Silver Lot

Materials

Silver Plate

Continental Germany 1900 Art Nouveau Hanau Jardiniere in .925 Sterling Silver
By Hanau
Located in Miami, FL
import firm, who distributed a lot of Neresheimer silver - see John Culme: The Directory of Gold-and
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Silver Lot

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Viennese Silver Money Box/Piggy Bank Austrian Biedermeier Dated 1856
By Carl Adolf Kohl
Located in Vienna, AT
. ____________________________________________________________ BIEDERMEIER LATE PERIOD / MADE 1856 SILVER 13 LOT ( = SILVER 812.5 ) branded by AUSTRIAN SO-SAID
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19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Silver Lot

Neoclassical Pair of Silver Candlesticks A.F Burgmüller Leipzig Weissenfels 1820
Located in Goettingen, DE
leaf decoration. 12 lots/750 silver Size 12" tall, base 5.25" x 5.25". Total weight 660g Stamped
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Early 19th Century German George IV Antique Silver Lot

Materials

Silver

Violet Trefusis's George II Silver Table Bell, Christie's 2012 Auction
Located in Vaughan, ON
. Centuries of Style: Silver, European Ceramics, Portrait Miniatures and Gold Boxes, Auction 5962, Lot 737
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Mid-18th Century British Antique Silver Lot

Materials

Silver

3 Antique Silver Money Boxes, Piggy Banks, Austria-Hungary & Germany, 19th Cent.
Located in Vienna, AT
, hinged lids. Dating: 19th Century Material: Silver 13 Lot ('812.5') Total weight: ca
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Silver Lot

Materials

Silver

Sterling Silver Set of 6 Kings Pattern Dessert Knives Hallmarked, London 1822
By William Eley & William Fearn
Located in York, GB
Sterling silver set of 6 kings pattern dessert knives. All 6 pieces are stamped with a full English
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1820s English George IV Antique Silver Lot

Materials

Silver

3 Antique Silver Money Boxes, Piggy Banks, Austria-Hungary & Germany, 19th Cent.
Located in Vienna, AT
present. Dating: 19th Century Material: Silver '800' & 13 Lot ('812.5') Total weight
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Silver Lot

Materials

Silver

Pair Of Antique Wien Vienna Silver Candle Holders, by Leopold Kuhn, dated 1827
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
Lot silver, dated 1827 Master's stamp: 'LK' in oval - Leopold Kuhn, Worked as master 1818-1828
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1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Silver Lot

Materials

Silver

Silver Viennese Two Biedermeier Candlesticks by Albert Kattner dated 1857
By Albert Kattner 1
Located in Vienna, AT
. ____________________________________________________________ MADE 1857 SILVER 13 LOT ( = SILVER 812.5) 1. branded by AUSTRIAN SO-SAID RADELPUNZE 1806 - 1867
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Silver Lot

Materials

Silver

Important Set Of 126 Pieces Of Cutlery In Sterling Silver By L.LAPAR
By L. Lapar Paris
Located in VERSAILLES, FR
des lots se décompose ainsi : 18 Grands couverts 18 Couverts à entremets 18 Couverts à poisson 17
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1880s French Régence Antique Silver Lot

Materials

Silver

Pair of Stately Silver Terrines by Mayerhofer & Klinkosch, Vienna, 1846
By Mayerhofer & Klinkosch
Located in Vienna, AT
Mayerhofer & Klinkosch. Branded by the Wheel mark, Austrian official hallmark: 13 Lot silver, dating 1846
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1840s Austrian Baroque Antique Silver Lot

Materials

Silver

18th Century Pair of Sterling Silver Open Salts and Mustard Pot Georgian Style
By John Wakelin & William Taylor
Located in New York, NY
Lovell's Court. This lot is accompanied by a John Wakelin & William Taylor 1786 sterling silver mustard
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Silver Lot

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair Of Antique Empire Silver Candle Holders, Johann Kaba Vienna, Dated 1803
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
/ 15.81 troy oz Branded by the wheel mark, Viennese official hallmark, 13 Lot silver, dated 1803 Master's
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Early 1800s Austrian Empire Antique Silver Lot

Materials

Silver

Antique George II Britannia Standard Silver Salvers by Paul de Lamerie
By Paul de Lamerie
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Georgian English Britannia silver salvers made
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1730s British George II Antique Silver Lot

Materials

Silver, Britannia Standard Silver

Antique Silver Drinking Cup in the Form of a Traveller Man Statue
Located in Braintree, GB
for "13 lots" equivalent to 812/1000 silver grade. The traveller's hat can be removed to pour a
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Late 18th Century German Antique Silver Lot

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Silver

A Victorian silver armorial tray presented to Brig. General Sir Bertram Portal
By Charles Boyton
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Victorian silver armorial tray presented to Brig. General Sir Bertram Portal, 17th Lancers, of
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Lot

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Silver

Antique Silver Plated Octagonal Tea Caddy with Lapis Lazuli Colored Detail
Located in Tilburg, NL
piece with a lot of elegance and grace. The silver is wonderfully patinated and this only adds to the
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Early 20th Century Antique Silver Lot

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate

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Antique Silver Lot For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique silver lot you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, silver and ceramic, every antique silver lot was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique silver lot — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique silver lot is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Empire, Victorian and Art Nouveau styles are sought with frequency. Viennese Manufactory, Villeroy & Boch and Andreas Weichesmueller each produced at least one beautiful antique silver lot that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Silver Lot?

The average selling price for an antique silver lot at 1stDibs is $1,191, while they’re typically $219 on the low end and $15,445 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique Silver Lot
  • 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Antique silver plating is a thin layer of genuine silver applied over top of a base metal. Depending on the piece, the main metal may be copper, brass or nickel. You'll find a range of antique silver-plated decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling silver is an alloyed form of silver, and is made up of 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper. An antique sterling silver item will have the same silver content and will be over 100 years old. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique sterling silver from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Antique silver is a type of silver that is at least a century old. Find a diverse range of intricately designed, elegant antique silver decorative objects and more on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    What antique silver is made of varies. In most cases, antique silver is sterling silver, which is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloys. You can also find antique silver jewelry and decorative objects made out of other silver alloys, like fine silver, which is 99.9% silver and only 0.1% alloys. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of silver pieces from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Silver-plating refers to the process of applying a thin layer of silver overtop of a base metal, such as copper, nickel or pewter. An antique silver-plated item would have gone through this same process. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver plate items from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique silver plates are antique plates made from either pure silver or have been silver-plated. Silver is a timeless material that’s been popular for centuries, and antique silver is always highly regarded. Shop a collection of antique silver plates from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    While antique silver plate can be worth something, it is not usually as valuable compared with contemporary pieces or similar sterling silver antiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a silver spoon is an antique, seek the assistance of a licensed and experienced appraiser. Many antique pieces lack marks, and it is generally not possible to determine the type and age of metal through a simple visual inspection. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver spoons on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether antique silverplate has any value depends on a variety of factors. The design of the piece, who made it and decoration are among the biggest determiners of value. Generally, rarer pieces that remain in good condition will be worth the most. Today, just as pewter collectibles and sterling silver are popular with collectors at neighborhood flea markets, antique Sheffield silverplate housewares are sought after for their appearance and rich history. Consider having the piece evaluated by a knowledgeable antiques dealer or certified appraiser to get an accurate estimate of how much it's worth. On 1stDibs, find antique silverplate from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling silver is considered antique if it was made over 100 years ago. Many antique sterling silver items will have a mark or stamp. First, clean the item and check for marks. A “925” mark indicates a silver purity of 92.5 percent, which is the composition of sterling silver. If you don’t see a mark, work with a certified appraiser to acid test the item and determine the silver content. You’ll find expertly vetted antique sterling silver items on 1stDibs.