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Antique Sterling Silver Mug
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive small antique 17th century English sterling silver mug; an addition to our
Category
1690s English Antique Silver Mugs
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Mug
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George III English sterling silver mug; an addition to
Category
1740s British Antique Silver Mugs
Materials
Sterling Silver
Chinese Export Silver Mug
Located in London, GB
A Chinese Export Silver Mug, circa 1875, with dragon handle and decorated with battle scenes
Category
1870s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Silver Mugs
Materials
Silver
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Mug
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver mug; an addition to
Category
1890s English Victorian Antique Silver Mugs
Materials
Sterling Silver
Chinese Export Silver Mug
Located in London, GB
Chinese Export Silver Mug circa 1850, of double-skin construction and decorated with bamboo leaves
Category
1850s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Silver Mugs
Materials
Silver
Chinese Export Silver Mug
Located in London, GB
Chinese Export Silver Mug, circa 1840, of double-skin construction and decorated with grape and
Category
1840s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Silver Mugs
Materials
Silver
Antique Georgian Newcastle Sterling Silver Mugs
By John Walton
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique George III Newcastle sterling silver mugs; an
Category
1810s English Antique Silver Mugs
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Mugs Set of Twelve
By Robert Roskell, Alan Roskell & John Mortimer Hunt
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
antique Victorian sterling silver mugs/tot cups have a tapering cylindrical form.
The surface of each
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Mugs
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1718 Britannia Silver Mug with London Hallmarks
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English Britannia standard silver mug; an
Category
1710s English George I Antique Silver Mugs
Materials
Sterling Silver
Chinese Export Silver Mug
By Yatshing
Located in London, GB
An interesting and delightful Chinese export silver mug, of double-skin construction and decorated
Category
1840s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Silver Mugs
Materials
Silver
Edwardian Art Nouveau Style Sterling Silver Mug
By Lee & Wigfull
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver mug in the Art Nouveau style; an
Category
Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Silver Mugs
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Samuel Wastell Antique Georgian Britannia Standard Silver Mug
By Samuel Wastell
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English Britannia standard silver mug, an
Category
1710s English George I Antique Silver Mugs
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Edward John & William Barnard Victorian Sterling Silver Mug
By Edward & John Barnard
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver mug, made by Edward
Category
1840s English Victorian Antique Silver Mugs
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Calcutta Indian Hamilton Sterling Silver Mug from 1830s
Located in New York, NY
Indian sterling silver mug, made by Hamilton & Co. in Calcutta around the 1830s, adorned with
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Early 19th Century Indian Antique Silver Mugs
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Chinese Export Silver Mug
By Leeching
Located in London, GB
A Chinese export silver mug with flowers and foliage engraved within decorative panels; and a
Category
1870s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Silver Mugs
Materials
Silver
2 Antique Silver Mug 84 Silver Russian Viktor Sawinkow Flowers City 875er Silver
Located in Berlin, DE
2 Antique Silver Mug 84 Silver Russian
Viktor Sawinkow Flowers City 875er Silver
Weight 107
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Silver Mugs
Materials
Silver
H 2.76 in Dm 2.37 in
Chinese Export Silver Mug with Bamboo Decoration
Located in London, GB
A Chinese Export silver mug with a bamboo handle, and decorated with a bird and moth amongst
Category
1860s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Silver Mugs
Materials
Silver
Chinese Export Silver Mug with Dragon Handle
Located in London, GB
A Chinese Export silver mug with dragon handle, decorated with five birds among bamboo against a
Category
1860s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Silver Mugs
Materials
Silver
Neoclassical Sterling Silver Mug/Cup by The Whiting Mfg. Co.
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical, sterling silver mug/cup, Providence, Rhode Island, Ca. 1880's, Whiting Mfg. Co
Category
1880s American Neoclassical Antique Silver Mugs
Materials
Sterling Silver, Gold
Antique 1850s Chinese Export Silver Mug
By Khe Cheong
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Chinese Export Silver mug; part of our Asian silverware collection
Category
1850s Chinese Antique Silver Mugs
Materials
Silver
Antique George II 18th Century Richard Gurney & Thomas Cook Sterling Silver Mug
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful George II baluster form sterling silver 1/2 pint mug.
By Richard Gurney & Thomas Cook
Category
1730s English George II Antique Silver Mugs
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 4 in W 3.18 in D 4.75 in
Antique Georgian Solid Silver Mug Cup with Chased Laurel Leaves - London c.1800s
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this beautiful and unusual Georgian solid silver mug cup made in London c
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Silver Mugs
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling silver mug, Henry Holland London depicting grazing cows, 1856.
Located in Milan, IT
Sterling silver 925/1000 mug, embossed, depicting grazing cows. Henry Holland sr. Victoria’s head
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Silver Mugs
Materials
Silver
Sterling silver mug depcting Caesar, Bigelow, Kennard & co, Boston 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Sterling silver 925/1000 mug, with a cameo depicting Caesar. Bigelow, Kennard & co, Boston
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Silver Mugs
Materials
Silver
English Silver Mugs Antique Cup Silver Plated Jug Handled Plain Drink Glass 1910
Located in Wembley, GB
19th-century English silver plated mug or cup with handle. Measures: 5.5" W x 4.75" D x 4.25" H
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1910s English Art Deco Antique Silver Mugs
Materials
Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
H 17 in W 9 in D 15 in
Antique Art Deco Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Mug or Cup Model No. 427A
By Georg Jensen, Gio Ponti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Danish Modern handled cup.
In sterling silver.
By Georg Jensen.
Pattern no. 427A
With a
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Antique Silver Mugs
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 1.64 in W 1.28 in D 0.61 in
17th Century Sterling Silver Child's Mug
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Charles II sterling silver child's mug, an addition to
Category
1670s British Charles II Antique Silver Mugs
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Lady's Mug
By Gabriel Sleath
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George II English sterling silver lady's mug by Gabriel
Category
1720s English Antique Silver Mugs
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georgian Sterling Silver Ladies Mug
By Henry Chawner
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George III English sterling silver lady's mug by Henry
Category
1790s English George III Antique Silver Mugs
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Indian Kutch Solid Silver Mug, Oomersi Mawji Bhuj c.1890
By Oomersi Mawji
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Indian Kutch (Cutch) solid silver mug. This exceptionally fine tapered mug is
Category
19th Century Indian Other Antique Silver Mugs
Materials
Silver
H 4.73 in W 4.14 in D 3.55 in
Edwardian Sterling Silver Arts & Crafts Mug
By William Hutton & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver Arts & crafts mug; an
Category
Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Silver Mugs
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Georgian Britannia Standard Silver Lady's Mug (1723)
By John East
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George I English Britannia silver lady's mug by John
Category
1720s English George I Antique Silver Mugs
Materials
Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish Silver Christening Mug Dated 1862 J Murray
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian Scottish Silver Christening Mug Dated 1862 J Murray
Heavy quality silver mug with
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1860s English Victorian Antique Silver Mugs
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian pint size sterling silver beer mug made in London in 1876
By George Richards Elkington
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1876 by George Richards, this handsome, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Silver Mugs
Materials
Sterling Silver
Handsome George II baluster shaped sterling silver pint mug made in 1751
By Richard Gurney & Thomas Cooke II
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1751 by Richard Gurney, this fine, George II, Antique Sterling Silver Mug
Category
1750s English George II Antique Silver Mugs
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 4.93 in W 4.93 in D 4.93 in
Sterling Silver Antique Mug/Baby Cup
By J.B. & S.M. Knowles & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver mug by J. B. & S. M. Knowles of Providence, Rhode Island
Category
1890s American Antique Silver Mugs
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling silver beer mug or tankard - made by William Hutton 1927
By William Hutton & Sons
Located in London, London
This refined sterling silver mug, hallmarked in Sheffield in 1927 by William Hutton & Sons, is a
Category
1920s English Antique Silver Mugs
Materials
Sterling Silver
17th Century Britannia Standard Silver Beer Mug - London 1699 by John Porter
Located in London, London
Standard Silver Mug, is straight sided, and features swirled fluting and bands of reed decoration to the
Category
1690s English William and Mary Antique Silver Mugs
Materials
Britannia Standard Silver
H 3.94 in W 4.73 in D 3.55 in
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Christening Mug - Arts & Crafts Style
By William Hutton & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver christening mug in the Arts
Category
Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Antique Silver Mugs
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique 1920s Sterling Silver Pint Mug
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique George V English sterling silver pint mug, part
Category
1920s English Art Deco Antique Silver Mugs
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Georgian Newcastle Sterling Silver Half Pint or Christening Mug
By David Crawford, Newcastle 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Georgian Newcastle sterling silver half pint/christening mug; an
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Silver Mugs
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Pair Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Pint Beer Mugs / Tankards 1780
By Thomas Whipham I
Located in London, GB
A pair of excellent Antique George III Solid Silver Pint Mugs in a classic Georgian style. The
Category
18th Century English Georgian Antique Silver Mugs
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Georgian Silver 1/2 pint Mug 1786 Hester Bateman Beer Christening
By Hester Bateman
Located in London, GB
A classic Antique George III Sterling Silver Half Pint Mug with a traditional tapered cylindrical
Category
18th Century English Georgian Antique Silver Mugs
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 4.1 in W 3.47 in D 4.61 in
Antique Chinese Export Silver Christening Mug
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese export silver christening mug; an addition to
Category
Early 1800s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Silver Mugs
Materials
Silver
Antique American Sterling Silver Christening Mug
By John Curry
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and interesting antique American sterling silver christening mug; an addition to our
Category
1830s American Antique Silver Mugs
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Georgian Sterling Silver Christening Mug by Joseph Angell, London 1825
By Joseph Angell I & John Angell I 1
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good, sterling silver mug or Christening Mug made in the late Georgian, George IVth
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Silver Mugs
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian 1886 Sterling Silver Christening Mug
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive large antique Victorian English sterling silver christening mug
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Silver Mugs
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Chinese Export Silver Tankards
Located in London, GB
A rare pair of Chinese export silver mugs/tankards, each with figural Court scenes, bamboo, and
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Silver Mugs
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Chinese Export Silver Christening Mug
By Wang Hing & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A very good and impressive antique Chinese Export Silver christening mug; an addition to our
Category
1890s English Other Antique Silver Mugs
Materials
Silver
Sterling Silver Tiffany Mug
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are proud to offer you this sterling silver handled mug by the world renowned Tiffany & Company
Category
1890s American Antique Silver Mugs
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Mug
By Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver christening mug; an
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Silver Mugs
Materials
Silver
Antique Chinese Export Silver Christening Mug
By Yok Sang
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine antique Chinese Export silver christening mug, part of our silverware collection.
This fine
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Other Antique Silver Mugs
Materials
Silver
Russian 0.84 Silver 1851 Vodka Mug
Located in New York, NY
Russian 0.84 silver, partially gilt, vodka mug, made in Saint Petersburg in 1851, showcasing
Category
1850s Russian Antique Silver Mugs
Materials
Silver
Hand-hammered Victorian silver child's mug
By Hukin & Heath
Located in London, GB
Lovely Victorian, hand-hammered silver child's cup in the Arts & Crafts style. The multifaceted
Category
19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Silver Mugs
Materials
Sterling Silver
Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Christening Mug
By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver christening mug; an
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Silver Mugs
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 3.1 in W 2.6 in D 3.4 in
A Set Of Victorian Silver-Gilt Mugs
Located in London, GB
Hallmarks for John Samuel Hunt London 1846-1859
Dimensions:
Height
8 cm / 3 1⁄4"
Width
10.5 cm / 4 "
Depth
8 cm / 3 1⁄4"
Weight
747 g (24.02 troy ozs)
Category
1850s Antique Silver Mugs
Materials
Silver
Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug, London 1896
By Charles Edwards
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1896 by Charles Edwards, this attractive, Antique Sterling Silver
Category
1890s English Victorian Antique Silver Mugs
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver Shaving Mug Birmingham 1897 by Henry Mathews
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Sterling silver shaving mug
Date : Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1897 – retailers mark
Category
1890s British Victorian Antique Silver Mugs
Materials
Sterling Silver
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Antique Silver Mugs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of antique silver mugs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique silver mugs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and ceramic. Antique silver mugs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique silver mugs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Georgian, Victorian and Folk Art antique silver mugs are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made antique silver mugs over the years, but those made by Mason's Ironstone, John Langlands I & John Robertson I and Tiffany & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Antique Silver Mugs?
Prices for antique silver mugs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique silver mugs begin at $62 and can go as high as $24,001, while the average can fetch as much as $1,278.
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 Mugs
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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 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.
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