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Silver Shell Bowl on Foot
Located in Copenhagen, K
Very nice little hallmarked silver shell bowl on foot.
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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Silver Shell

Materials

Silver

Antique Silver Shell Bowl on Foot
Silver Shell Bowl on Foot
H 2.76 in W 4.34 in D 2.37 in
Antique Sterling Silver Shell Spoon
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Antique Sterling Silver Shell Spoon, a captivating piece from the early 1900s that
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Early 19th Century Antique Silver Shell

Victorian Silver Shell Spoon Warmers
By Sheffield Silver Co.
Located in New York, NY
19th century Victorian silver plate spoon warmers in the shape of nautilus shells resting on a bed
Category

1890s British Antique Silver Shell

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Silver Shell Spoon Warmers
Victorian Silver Shell Spoon Warmers
H 5.5 in W 6.75 in D 4 in
Gorham Sterling Silver Shell Chased Bowl
By Gorham CO.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Large Gorham American silver shell chased bowl sterling. Weighs 1050 grams. Gorham Silver was
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1880s American Antique Silver Shell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gorham 'Narragansett' Sterling- Silver Shell Dish & Figural Crab Spoon
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gorham 'Narragansett' Sterling- Silver Shell Dish & Figural Crab Spoon USA, circa 1890s A rare
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Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Silver Shell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Christoph Widmann 925 Silver Shell Spoon
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Antique Christoph Widmann 925 Silver Shell Spoon, a breathtaking piece from the
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Early 19th Century Antique Silver Shell

Antique S Kirk & Son Footed Coin Silver Shell Form Bowl or Spooner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine S. Kirk & Son coin silver footed bowl. In the shape of scallop shell with a tab handle that
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Silver Shell

Materials

Silver

Antique S Kirk & Son Footed Coin Silver Shell Form Bowl or Spooner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Offered here for your consideration is a fine S. Kirk & Son coin silver footed bowl. In the shape
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Silver Shell

Materials

Silver

Antique Early 20th Sterling Silver Shell Folding Picture Frame Grey & Co 1910
By Grey & Co, Birmingham
Located in London, GB
A Stunning Antique Rare Early 20th Sterling Silver & Shell folding picture frame, by Maker Grey
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Early 20th Century British Antique Silver Shell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Sterling Silver Shell Bowl Tea Caddy Spoon #13678
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique sterling silver tea caddy spoon from London, England, circa 1821. A scallop shell bowl
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1820s Antique Silver Shell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage L. Codevilla Genova Silver Small Shell Footed Salt Dish 'Set of 2'
Located in Naples, FL
Excellent condition! Elegant silver shell salt dishes; perfect for the pinch of seasoning while
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Early 20th Century Antique Silver Shell

Materials

Silver

1815 Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs by William Marshall
By William Marshall (Silversmith)
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Sterling silver shell & fiddle sugar tongs, Edinburgh, 1815. Marked WM for William Marshall, 1st
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Early 19th Century Scottish Neoclassical Antique Silver Shell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Wilkinson Pair of English Sterling Silver 1872 Victorian Shell Dishes
By Henry Wilkinson & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Wilkinson & Co., pair of English sterling silver shell dishes, made in Sheffield in 1872 during the
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1870s English Victorian Antique Silver Shell

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage King’s Pattern Soup Ladle Shell Motif, Silver Plate, England
By Wilcox Silver Plate Co.
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful silver plated Soup Ladle in Kings Pattern, vintage England. Nice addition to every
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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Silver Shell

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

King by Dominick & Haff Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 144 Pieces Shell
By Dominick and Haff Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental King by Dominick & Haff sterling silver flatware set with shell motif, 144 pieces. This
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1880s Antique Silver Shell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Austrian Tortoise Shell Silver Box
Located in Delft, NL
Austrian Tortoise shell Silver box Austrian Tortoise shell Silver box in the shape of an envelope
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Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Silver Shell

Materials

Silver

Austrian Tortoise Shell Silver Box
Austrian Tortoise Shell Silver Box
H 2.76 in W 2.17 in D 0.6 in
Gorham 'Narragansett' Gold Washed Sterling Shell Dish & Figural Crab Spoon
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. This sterling silver shell oyster shell complete with figural crab spoon, a diminutive work, yet a
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Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Silver Shell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Barbour Sterling Silver Wine Chiller / Centerpiece Punch Bowl with Shell Motifs
By Barbour Silver Co., International Sterling
Located in New York, NY
Barbour sterling silver impressive wine chiller or centerpiece punch bowl, beautifully adorned with
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Early 20th Century American Antique Silver Shell

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Sugar Sprinkler, Rosewwod, Silver and Shell, Italy, 1870
Located in Milan, IT
Sugar sprinkler made from a perforated St. James shell, attached to the waxed rosewood handle, with
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Silver Shell

Materials

Silver

Sterling Silver Gorham Shell Dolphin Dish
By Gorham
Located in Summerland, CA
Lovely rare sterling silver dish on stand. Gold wash shell dish sits on a decorative dolphin base
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Early 1900s American Antique Silver Shell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Shell-Shaped Silver Plated Centrepiece, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis XV style shell-shaped silver plated centerpiece decorated with gadroons, volutes and vegetal
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19th Century Louis XV Antique Silver Shell

Materials

Metal

Silver Cowrie Shell Snuff Box Edinburgh c1823
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Sterling silver cowry shell snuff box Date : Hallmarked in Edinburgh for an uknown maker
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1820s Scottish Georgian Antique Silver Shell

Materials

Silver

FOUR ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN MOTHER OF PEARL & STERLING SILVER TESTED SHELL TEA SPOONS
Located in GB
four mother of pearl sterling silver tested shell tea spoons A good looking well made and decorative
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19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Silver Shell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of Four Georgian Shell Form Silver Salts
Located in New York, NY
Set of four Georgian shell form silver salts. Set of four early 19th century rocaille form sterling
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Silver Shell

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century French Silver Saltcellar with Glass Shells
Located in Marbella, ES
19th Century French silver saltcellar with glass shells.
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19th Century French Antique Silver Shell

Materials

Silver

Antique English Silver Plated "Shell" Cheese Dish
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English silver-plated "shell" cheese dish.
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19th Century English Antique Silver Shell

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique English Silver Plated Nautilus Shell Spoon Warmer
Located in Wilton, CT
Made from silver plate, this charming Victorian piece of tableware captures history of the dining
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Shell

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair Victorian Cast Silver Scallop Shell Caddy Spoons
By George Hunt
Located in Montreal, QC
A very fine quality pair of caddy spoons with scallop shell bowls, twisted handles and whelk-shell
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1840s English Victorian Antique Silver Shell

Materials

Silver

Sterling Silver Sauce Boat Shell on Rock, England, 1920 Stamped
Located in Paris, FR
A rare silver sauce boat silver shaped as a shell on Rock made in England 1900 Anonymous artist
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1910s Antique Silver Shell

Materials

Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Butter Shells / Dishes by John Emes
By John Emes
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Georgian English sterling silver butter shells
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Early 1800s British George III Antique Silver Shell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Repousse by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 53 Pcs Dinner
By Kirk Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Repousse by Kirk Sterling Silver flatware set - 53 pieces. This set includes: 8 Dinner Knives, 9 5/8
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Late 19th Century Antique Silver Shell

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Scottish Silver Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Georgian cowrie shell snuff box Date : c1820 Period : George III / Regency Origin
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1830s Scottish Regency Antique Silver Shell

Materials

Silver

Footed Shell Platter
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French shell platter with etched and jeweled bronze base. Measurements: Height: 6
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1920s French Antique Silver Shell

Materials

Shell, Precious Stone

Footed Shell Platter
Footed Shell Platter
H 6 in W 9 in D 8 in
Pair Antique Georgian Silver Butter Shells Dishes 1818 Robert Garrard
By Robert Garrard I
Located in London, GB
A pair of classic George III Antique Silver Butter Shells in a traditional shell form. The shells
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Silver Shell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Repousse by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 106 Pieces Dinner
By Kirk Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware set - 106 pieces. This set includes: 12 Dinner Size Knives, modern, 9 3
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Late 19th Century Antique Silver Shell

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Silver, Tea Strainer '1894' & Butter Shell '1977', London & Sheffield
By George Maudsley Jackson
Located in York, GB
Two delightful pieces of domestic Sterling Silver Victorian Butter Shell and an Elizabeth II
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Shell

Materials

Silver

Antique Georgian Silver Salt Spoons Rococo Shell Design - 1824
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer these fabulous solid silver Georgian salt spoons made in London, 1824
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Early 19th Century Antique Silver Shell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set hand-forged Fiddle Thread & Shell silver cutlery for 12
By Holland, Aldwinckle, & Slater
Located in London, GB
Victorian hand-forged silver cutlery set for 12 people in the Fiddle Thread and Shell pattern
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Silver Shell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Clam Shell Ladies Cigarette Holder in Silver, 1920s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Elegant 1920s ladies cigarette holder in 830/1000 silver. It features an Art Deco stylized clam
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1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Silver Shell

Materials

Silver

c. 1825 Coin Silver Sugar Shell by A.E. Warner
By Andrew Ellicott Warner
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Coin silver sugar shell by A.E. Warner, Baltimore, circa 1825. Shell tip & bowl, monogram obverse
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Early 19th Century American American Classical Antique Silver Shell

Materials

Silver

Antique English Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery, Fiddle Thread & Shell
By George Jackson & David Fullerton
Located in London, London
A boxed single maker set of Antique Sterling Silver Fiddle, Thread & Shell Pattern Flatware
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1890s English Regency Revival Antique Silver Shell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver, Old English & Shell, Soup Ladle, Irish Maker, London, 1903
By West & Son
Located in York, GB
A superb sterling silver - Soup or Punch Ladle. An ornate decorated shell pattern bowl - almost
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Early 20th Century Irish Edwardian Antique Silver Shell

Materials

Silver

Antique Late Victorian Sterling Silver Small Oyster Shell Menu Holders
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique late Victorian sterling silver small shell menu holders Maker: Pembrook & Dickins Made in
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Silver Shell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Elkington & Co Silver Plated Dolphin & Shell Salt Cellar with Silver Gilt lining
By Elkington & Co.
Located in London, GB
A stunning Elkington & Co, 19th century silver plated and silver gilt Dolphin & Clam Shell Open
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Late 19th Century British Rococo Revival Antique Silver Shell

Materials

Silver Plate

12 Antique English 800 Silver Demitasse Coffee Tea Spoons Scallop Shell 108g
Located in Dayton, OH
Twelve antique English 800 silver demitasse spoons with scallop shell fiddle, shell and thread
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Silver Shell

Materials

Silver

Antique SterlingSilver Rococo Shell Dish in the Manner of Paul de Lamerie - 1908
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this splendid antique solid silver shell dish made in London 1908 by the
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Early 20th Century Antique Silver Shell

Materials

Sterling Silver

George III Period Antique Sterling Silver Butter Shell - London 1803 T. Robins
By Thomas Robins
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1803 by Thomas Robins, this charming, George III, Antique Sterling Silver
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Silver Shell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Dominick & Haff Charles II Pattern Sterling Silver Beaded Cocktail Forks, set/6
By Dominick and Haff Silver
Located in Philadelphia, PA
designer of silver wares. The three-tined forks show an edged beading with handles terminating in a shell
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1890s American International Style Antique Silver Shell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Filet Coquille AKA Shell by Aucoc French 950 Silver Flatware Set Service
Located in Big Bend, WI
monumental 950 Silver Flatware Set in the pattern Filet Coquille AKA Shell Design by Andre Aucoc (Paris
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1850s French Antique Silver Shell

Materials

Silver

Set of Antique French Silver-Plated Cutlery "King's Pattern - Shell Shape
Located in BAAMBRUGGE, NL
quality silver-plated cutlery with the "Shell Shape" or "King's Pattern" There are a total of 72 cutlery
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1920s French French Provincial Antique Silver Shell

Materials

Silver Plate

George W Shiebler Sterling Silver No 1 Pattern Shell Bowl Sugar Spoon
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver sugar spoon with shell bowl in the No 1 pattern, by George W Shiebler. George
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19th Century Antique Silver Shell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Sterling Silver Set of Cutlery / Flatware Fiddle Thread & Shell
By George Jackson & David Fullerton
Located in London, London
A boxed Single Maker, Singe Year set of Antique, Sterling Silver Fiddle, Thread & Shell Pattern
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1890s English Victorian Antique Silver Shell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair Continental Silver Cowry Shell Open Salt Cellars George III, 18th Century
Located in Gardena, CA
Pair Continental silver cowry shell open salt Cellars George III, 18th Century. Figural hand chased
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18th Century George III Antique Silver Shell

Materials

Silver

Fiddle Thread & Shell by Various English Sterling Silver Flatware Set 101 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous Fiddle Thread & Shell by various makers including George Adams, John Hunt, Robert Roskell
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Early 20th Century Antique Silver Shell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Carved Shell Plate
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Nouveau carved shell plate, great artisan quality, made in France, circa 1900. Beautiful
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Silver Shell

Materials

Shell

Art Nouveau Carved Shell Plate
Art Nouveau Carved Shell Plate
H 0.79 in W 7.09 in D 7.88 in
Antique Sterling Silver George II Set Of Four Four Shell Cast Candlesticks 1753
By John Preist
Located in London, London
Silver Candlesticks, are in the 'Four Shell' style, and feature removable nozzles. Each candlestick
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1750s English George II Antique Silver Shell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Barker-Ellis Silver Plated Serving Tray with Berry & Leaf Decoration
By Barker Ellis Silver Co.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large silver plated serving tray was made by the renowned Barker-Ellis Silver Co. of England
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Shell

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique English Rectangular Silver Plated Serving Tray with Stylized Shell Decor
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This silver plated serving tray is hallmarked by an unknown English maker, and presumed to date to
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Shell

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique English Silver Plated Strawberry Server Set with Figural Shell Dishes
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique silver plated berry server is signed by an unknown maker, but believed to originate
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Silver Shell

Materials

Silver Plate

Sterling Silver Old English Thread and Shell Fish Slice / Server by Paul Storr
By Paul Storr
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Thread and Shell fish slice / server made by Paul Storr; an addition to our silver flatware collection
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1810s English Antique Silver Shell

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Antique Silver Shell For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique silver shell for your home. An antique silver shell — often made from metal, silver and sterling silver — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique silver shell — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right antique silver shell, those designed in Victorian, Georgian and Regency styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique silver shell over the years, but those crafted by Fenton Brothers, Tiffany & Co. and Andrianna Shamaris are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Silver Shell?

The average selling price for an antique silver shell at 1stDibs is $1,416, while they’re typically $125 on the low end and $24,821 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique Silver Shell
  • 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 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 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.