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Early 20th Century Italian Pair of Wall Lights or Sconces in Silvered Metal
Early 20th Century Italian Pair of Wall Lights or Sconces in Silvered Metal

Early 20th Century Italian Pair of Wall Lights or Sconces in Silvered Metal

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Beautiful and refined Italian early 20th century pair of wall lights or sconces three lights each

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Antique Silver Sconces

Materials

Metal

Decorative Silver Plated Brass Art Nouveau Wall Sconces with Opalescent Glass Sh
Decorative Silver Plated Brass Art Nouveau Wall Sconces with Opalescent Glass Sh

Decorative Silver Plated Brass Art Nouveau Wall Sconces with Opalescent Glass Sh

By Was Benson

Located in Nottingham, GB

Aged Silvered Brass Art Nouveau Wall Sconces with Opalescent Glass Shades Sold as a pair These

Category

Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Antique Silver Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Louis XV Silver on Bronze and Rock Crystal Sconces
Pair of Louis XV Silver on Bronze and Rock Crystal Sconces

Pair of Louis XV Silver on Bronze and Rock Crystal Sconces

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pair of Antique Magnificent Louis XV Silver on Bronze and Rock Crystal Sconces

Category

19th Century French Antique Silver Sconces

Materials

Rock Crystal

A Pair of Caldwell 2 Light Silver Plated Bronze Wall Sconces
A Pair of Caldwell 2 Light Silver Plated Bronze Wall Sconces

A Pair of Caldwell 2 Light Silver Plated Bronze Wall Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Caldwell 2 light silver plated bronze Georgian wall sconces, the elongated oval backplate

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Silver Sconces

Pair of Adam Style, Silver Bronze, Two Light Wall Sconce
Pair of Adam Style, Silver Bronze, Two Light Wall Sconce

Pair of Adam Style, Silver Bronze, Two Light Wall Sconce

Located in Berlin, DE

Each with an oval mirror plate within beaded borders, surmounted by an urn and flanked by bellflowers. The foliate decorated backplate issuing two twisted candle arms.

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Silver Sconces

Albert Cheuret French Art Deco 'Cactus' Silvered Bronze and Alabaster Sconces
Albert Cheuret French Art Deco 'Cactus' Silvered Bronze and Alabaster Sconces

Albert Cheuret French Art Deco 'Cactus' Silvered Bronze and Alabaster Sconces

By Albert Cheuret

Located in Astoria, NY

French Art Deco set of two sconces made in silvered bronze with fan-shaped alabaster shades

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Silver Sconces

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

1900's, Neoclassic Caldwell Sconces
1900's, Neoclassic Caldwell Sconces

1900's, Neoclassic Caldwell Sconces

Located in Astoria, NY

A pair of circa 1900’s neoclassical Caldwell silver plated sconces with cherubs design. Dealer

Category

Early 20th Century Neoclassical Antique Silver Sconces

Materials

Silver

Wonderful Pair E.F. Caldwell Silver Art Deco Starburst Mirrored Wall Sconces
Wonderful Pair E.F. Caldwell Silver Art Deco Starburst Mirrored Wall Sconces

Wonderful Pair E.F. Caldwell Silver Art Deco Starburst Mirrored Wall Sconces

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Roslyn, NY

These beautiful pair of two armed sconces signed by Art Deco E. F. Caldwell in silvered bronze with

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Silver Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair 1920'Neoclassical Sconces
Pair 1920'Neoclassical Sconces

Pair 1920'Neoclassical Sconces

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

#2-540 Pair double light silver plated reeded arm sconces

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Silver Sconces

Materials

Silver Plate

A Pair of French Louis XVI Silvered Brass 1-Light Sconces
A Pair of French Louis XVI Silvered Brass 1-Light Sconces

A Pair of French Louis XVI Silvered Brass 1-Light Sconces

Located in Atlanta, GA

the shield shaped backplate topped by a Sun King mask issuing one candle arm

Category

18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Antique Silver Sconces

Pair of Italian Sconces
Pair of Italian Sconces

Pair of Italian Sconces

Located in Pasadena, CA

Pair of antique iron sconces from Italy with silver leaf finish. Rewired; Five lights each

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Antique Silver Sconces

Materials

Iron, Silver Leaf

Caldwell Antique Fixtures Sconces
Caldwell Antique Fixtures Sconces

Caldwell Antique Fixtures Sconces

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of magnificent five light silver over bronze sconces by Edward F. Caldwell and Co

Category

Early 20th Century American Renaissance Revival Antique Silver Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Late 19th C. Silver Plated Louis XIV Style 3-Light Wall Sconces light LA
Pair of Late 19th C. Silver Plated Louis XIV Style 3-Light Wall Sconces light LA

Pair of Late 19th C. Silver Plated Louis XIV Style 3-Light Wall Sconces light LA

Located in West Hollywood, CA

High end pair of late 19th century silver plated Louis XIV style 3-light wall sconces. It's a

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Antique Silver Sconces

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Italian Baroque Single Light Sconces
Italian Baroque Single Light Sconces

Italian Baroque Single Light Sconces

Located in Greenwich, CT

A pair of 18th C Italian baroque foliate carved sconces in silver leaf having original iron

Category

18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Silver Sconces

Materials

Silver Leaf

Pair Gothic Sconces
Pair Gothic Sconces

Pair Gothic Sconces

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

2-336 Ornately detailed silver plated bronze sconces

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Silver Sconces

Materials

Bronze

English Shell Sconces
English Shell Sconces

English Shell Sconces

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 19202 English silver plated 2 lights sconces with original patina. Shell detail on

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Silver Sconces

Pewter-hued  Sconces

Pewter-hued Sconces

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 19th Century English silver plated sconces with original finish. 10.5" height, 9" wide, 4

Category

19th Century English Antique Silver Sconces

Renaissance Style Sconces
Renaissance Style Sconces

Renaissance Style Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of silvered metal one-light sconces with intricate detailing. 10.5" height, 8" width & 3.5

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19th Century Italian Antique Silver Sconces

Pair of Silverplated Georgian Sconces
Pair of Silverplated Georgian Sconces

Pair of Silverplated Georgian Sconces

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of silverplated Georgian double sconces; each sconce takes two candelabra sockets.

Category

Early 20th Century American Georgian Antique Silver Sconces

Materials

Silver Plate

Bagues Crystal Sconces
Bagues Crystal Sconces

Bagues Crystal Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A set of four (can be sold per pair) 5-light silvered iron two-tiered wall sconces with a backplate

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Silver Sconces

Materials

Rock Crystal

Set of 4 Italian Silvered Brass and Metal Wall Lantern Sconces, ca. 1900
Set of 4 Italian Silvered Brass and Metal Wall Lantern Sconces, ca. 1900

Set of 4 Italian Silvered Brass and Metal Wall Lantern Sconces, ca. 1900

Located in Atlanta, GA

In the Rococo style with pierced metal crowns, shaped wings, the form of half hexagonal glass-planed lanterns, with single lights

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Antique Silver Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique pair of siver plated sconces
Antique pair of siver plated sconces

Antique pair of siver plated sconces

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautifull and elegant pair of silver plated sconces,

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Silver Sconces

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

1920s Bagues Sconces With Rock Crystals
1920s Bagues Sconces With Rock Crystals

1920s Bagues Sconces With Rock Crystals

By Maison Baguès

Located in New York, NY

A pair of 1920’s French silvered metal Bagues sconces with rock crystal hangings and body

Category

1920s French French Provincial Antique Silver Sconces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Metal, Silver Plate

Pair of Late 18th Century Italian Candle Sconces
Pair of Late 18th Century Italian Candle Sconces

Pair of Late 18th Century Italian Candle Sconces

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Fabulous pair of late 18th Century Italian silver gilt pricket candle sconces.

Category

18th Century Italian Antique Silver Sconces

Materials

Silver

Pair of Louis XIV Style Sconces
Pair of Louis XIV Style Sconces

Pair of Louis XIV Style Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A striking pair of Louis XIV Sun King motif sconces with engine turning, lions and mirrored convex

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Silver Sconces

Materials

Silver

Pair of Tole and Iron Sconces
Pair of Tole and Iron Sconces

Pair of Tole and Iron Sconces

Located in Chireno, TX

Pair of tole and iron sconces: 18th century, hand-forged French sconces decorated in attractive old

Category

Late 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Silver Sconces

Materials

Iron, Tôle

Pair of deco sconces
Pair of deco sconces

Pair of deco sconces

Located in Pound Ridge, NY

Pair of exquisite deco sconces, silver plated with molded tiered glass.

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Silver Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair 1920's Sconces
Pair 1920's Sconces

Pair 1920's Sconces

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

#2-602 b Pair of 1920's brass with silver reeded design sconce.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Silver Sconces

Materials

Brass

Vintage Cog as Sconce
Vintage Cog as Sconce

Vintage Cog as Sconce

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage steel cog wired as sconce. Shown with silver tipped round bulb. UL listing available for

Category

19th Century American Antique Silver Sconces

Materials

Iron

Pair of Hanging Sconces
Pair of Hanging Sconces

Pair of Hanging Sconces

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 19th Century silver plated sconces with original patina. Available in our 238 East 60th

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Silver Sconces

Blue Glass Shade Sconces
Blue Glass Shade Sconces

Blue Glass Shade Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1920 English silver-plated single-arm sconces with original blue opaline glass

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Silver Sconces

Pair of Swedish Sconces

Pair of Swedish Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of 1920's Swedish 2-light silvered bronze sconces with crystal drops. 16" height, 12.5

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Antique Silver Sconces

Bagues five-light sconces
Bagues five-light sconces

Bagues five-light sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of five light French silvered iron wall sconces with Baroque style urn shaped backplate with

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Silver Sconces

Carved Wood Mirrored Sconces
Carved Wood Mirrored Sconces

Carved Wood Mirrored Sconces

Located in New York, NY

An unusual pair of carved wood silver-leafed sconces from the end of the 19th century with mirrored

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Silver Sconces

Pair of Mirrored and Eglomise Two-Light Sconces
Pair of Mirrored and Eglomise Two-Light Sconces

Pair of Mirrored and Eglomise Two-Light Sconces

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Large pair of two arm cartouche form sconces, reverse painted with floral decoration and mirrored

Category

Early 20th Century European Baroque Antique Silver Sconces

Materials

Silver Plate

1920's Caldwell Sconces With Leaves Design
1920's Caldwell Sconces With Leaves Design

1920's Caldwell Sconces With Leaves Design

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Astoria, NY

A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell silver plated sconces with 3 lights and leaves design. In very good

Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Silver Sconces

Materials

Silver

Set of Six Arts and Crafts Wall Sconces
Set of Six Arts and Crafts Wall Sconces

Set of Six Arts and Crafts Wall Sconces

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

school. Original unlacqucquered silver plate on cast brass. Fully rewired and tested to UK standards.

Category

1910s Antique Silver Sconces

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Mirrored Federal Sconces with Starburst
Pair of Mirrored Federal Sconces with Starburst

Pair of Mirrored Federal Sconces with Starburst

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

Stunning pair of Federal sconces with mirrored tin centers and starburst detail, arms are hollow so

Category

1820s Unknown Federal Antique Silver Sconces

Materials

Bronze, Tin

19th Century, Venetian Mirror and Bronze Sconces
19th Century, Venetian Mirror and Bronze Sconces

19th Century, Venetian Mirror and Bronze Sconces

Located in Wichita, KS

Pair of large scale antique mirror glass Italian sconces with three arms. They retain their

Category

19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Silver Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Single-Arm Sconces
Pair of Single-Arm Sconces

Pair of Single-Arm Sconces

Located in Kent, Dover

A pair of English Victorian single arm wall sconces, with decorative silvered bronze back plates

Category

1870s English Antique Silver Sconces

Set of 4 English Sconces
Set of 4 English Sconces

Set of 4 English Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A set of 6 silver plated English sconces, original finish and patina. 3 lights each. 21" tall

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Silver Sconces

Set of 4 Caldwell Sconces
Set of 4 Caldwell Sconces

Set of 4 Caldwell Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A set of 4 circa 1920's silver-plated Caldwell sconces with original finish and patina. 16" height

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Silver Sconces

Set of 4 Caldwell Sconces
Set of 4 Caldwell Sconces

Set of 4 Caldwell Sconces

Located in New York, NY

Set of four large, neo classic style silver plated 2 light Caldell sconces with original finish

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Silver Sconces

Pair of Bagues Floral Sconces with Rock Crystals
Pair of Bagues Floral Sconces with Rock Crystals

Pair of Bagues Floral Sconces with Rock Crystals

By Maison Baguès

Located in Astoria, NY

A pair of 1920’s French silvered metal Baguès sconces with rock crystal hangings and body. In very

Category

1920s French French Provincial Antique Silver Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Pair of 19th C. Italian 5-Light Sconces
Pair of 19th C. Italian 5-Light Sconces

Pair of 19th C. Italian 5-Light Sconces

Located in Los Angeles, CA

sconces, each crafted from richly patinated and hand-carved wood fragments with traces of old silver and

Category

19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Silver Sconces

Materials

Silver Leaf

Pair of 19th Century Large Italian Carved Wood Candle Sconces
Pair of 19th Century Large Italian Carved Wood Candle Sconces

Pair of 19th Century Large Italian Carved Wood Candle Sconces

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of early 19th century large Italian carved wood candle sconces that have been silver leafed

Category

Early 19th Century Italian Antique Silver Sconces

Materials

Silver Leaf

Pair of Antique Italian Carved Wood Wall Sconces
Pair of Antique Italian Carved Wood Wall Sconces

Pair of Antique Italian Carved Wood Wall Sconces

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Antique pair of Venetian style three light Italian wall sconces carved from hardwood in an elegant

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Regency Antique Silver Sconces

Materials

Silver Leaf

Pair of Antique George II Sterling Silver Candlesticks 1755
Pair of Antique George II Sterling Silver Candlesticks 1755

Pair of Antique George II Sterling Silver Candlesticks 1755

By John Cafe

Located in London, GB

An impressive pair of Classic Antique George II solid Silver Candlesticks. These Georgian cast

Category

18th Century English George II Antique Silver Sconces

Materials

Sterling Silver

A Pair of Victorian Wall Sconces
A Pair of Victorian Wall Sconces

A Pair of Victorian Wall Sconces

Located in Kent, Dover

A pair of English Victorian silver plated bronze wall sconces with glass shades.

Category

19th Century English Antique Silver Sconces

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Antique Silver Sconces For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique silver sconces available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique silver sconces — often made from metal, silver and bronze — can elevate any home. Antique silver sconces have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique silver sconces bearing Georgian or Neoclassical hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique silver sconces over the years, but those made by Edward F. Caldwell & Co., F. & C. Osler and Maison Baguès are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Silver Sconces?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,875, while they’re typically $375 on the low end and $328,330 highest priced.

Finding the Right Sconces-wall-lights for You

From the kitchen to the bedroom and everywhere in between, there is one major part of home decor that you definitely want to master: lighting. Carefully selected vintage sconces and wall lights can do wonders in establishing mood and highlighting your distinctive personality.

We’re a long way from the candelabra-inspired chandeliers of the medieval era. Lighting is no longer merely practical, and lighting designers have been creating and reinventing lighting solutions for eons. Because of the advancements crafted by these venturesome makers, we now have the opportunity to bring unique, customizable lighting solutions into our homes.

It’s never been easier to create dramatic bedrooms, cozy kitchen areas and cheerful bars than it is today. Think of an elegant wall sconce as functional and as a work of art, adding both light and style to your hallways, whimsical kids’ rooms and elsewhere.

When choosing a lighting solution, first determine what your needs are: Will you opt for a moody or a bright feel? The room that will serve as your home office will need adequate lighting — think “the brighter, the better” for this particular setting.

For the bedroom, bedside wall lamps with warm-temperature bulbs instead of bedside table lamps could be the way to go to induce a sense of calm or intimacy. Try to match the style of the wall light or sconce that you’re installing to the overall design scheme of your room. It’s never “just a light.” You should approach the lighting of a room with a mindset that is one part practical and one part aesthetics-driven.

Let 1stDibs help you set the mood with the right antique and vintage wall lights and sconces for your home. Our collection includes every kind of fixture, from sculptural works by Austrian craftsman J.T. Kalmar to chic industrial-style wall sconces, from adjustable painted aluminum wall lamps designed by Artemide to a wide variety of minimalist mid-century modern masterpieces.

Questions About Antique Silver Sconces
  • 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 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 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 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.