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Archibald Knox for Liberty & Co. Commemorative Spoon
Archibald Knox for Liberty & Co. Commemorative Spoon

Archibald Knox for Liberty & Co. Commemorative Spoon

By Liberty & Co., Archibald Knox

Located in Edenbridge, Kent

Archibald Knox for Liberty & Co. commemorative spoon for the Coronation of King Edward VII 1902

Category

Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Silver

Arts & Craft Cast Silver Caddy Spoon, Enamel Boss Ramsden & Carr, London, 1909
Arts & Craft Cast Silver Caddy Spoon, Enamel Boss Ramsden & Carr, London, 1909

Arts & Craft Cast Silver Caddy Spoon, Enamel Boss Ramsden & Carr, London, 1909

By Ramsden & Carr

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A fine quality rare Arts & Crafts cast silver Caddy spoon with hammered fig shaped bowl, the handle

Category

Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Silver Spoon

Thomas Steele spoon and fork

Thomas Steele spoon and fork

Unavailable|$1,600 / set

Thomas Steele spoon and fork

By Thomas Steele

Located in Dallas, TX

Thomas Steele sterling spoon and fork with silver round ends that are intricately modernist design

Category

19th Century American Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 12 Reed & Barton Silver-Plate Salt Cellars with Spoons
Set of 12 Reed & Barton Silver-Plate Salt Cellars with Spoons

Set of 12 Reed & Barton Silver-Plate Salt Cellars with Spoons

By Reed & Barton

Located in Middleburg, VA

A fantastic set of twelve Reed & Barton silver-plate salt cellars with silver-plate spoons in

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Silver Spoon

Edwardian Cased Pair of Serving Spoons, circa 1905
Edwardian Cased Pair of Serving Spoons, circa 1905

Edwardian Cased Pair of Serving Spoons, circa 1905

Located in Umberleigh, Devon

A beautiful cased pair of English silver plated serving spoons with gilt bowls and mother-of-pearl

Category

Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Silver Plate

James I Seal Top Spoon London 1612 by Daniel Cary
James I Seal Top Spoon London 1612 by Daniel Cary

James I Seal Top Spoon London 1612 by Daniel Cary

Located in London, GB

. Daniel Cary, a recognized craftsman of the era, ensured the spoon was made with high-quality silver

Category

17th Century Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Silver

Tiffany & Co, Vine, Sterling Large Pierced Pea Serving Hand Chased Spoon
Tiffany & Co, Vine, Sterling Large Pierced Pea Serving Hand Chased Spoon

Tiffany & Co, Vine, Sterling Large Pierced Pea Serving Hand Chased Spoon

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Fuquay Varina, NC

Tiffany & Co sterling silver, vine pattern, large 9" Pierced Pea Serving Hand Chased Spoon issue

Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique George 111 Grape and Vine Caddy Spoon  1807 Birmingham Joseph Willmore
Antique George 111 Grape and Vine Caddy Spoon  1807 Birmingham Joseph Willmore

Antique George 111 Grape and Vine Caddy Spoon 1807 Birmingham Joseph Willmore

By Joseph Willmore

Located in London, GB

Antique George 111 Grape and Vine Caddy Spoon 1807 Birmingham Joseph Willmore Beautifully formed

Category

Early 1800s English George III Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Pair of Chased Vine Spoon & Fork, Antique English by George Adams
Rare Pair of Chased Vine Spoon & Fork, Antique English by George Adams

Rare Pair of Chased Vine Spoon & Fork, Antique English by George Adams

By George Adams

Located in New York, NY

A rare pair of antique Victorian, sterling silver chased vine spoon and fork made by George Adams

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of Six Scottish Provincial Dessert Spoons
Set of Six Scottish Provincial Dessert Spoons

Set of Six Scottish Provincial Dessert Spoons

Located in Vancouver, BC

A rare set of six Scottish Provincial Silver dessert spoons, Aberdeen c. 1815 by James Erskine

Category

1810s Scottish Antique Silver Spoon

Cased Set of 6 Hardstone Coffee-Bean Spoons, Liberty & Co, Birmingham, 1927-1928
Cased Set of 6 Hardstone Coffee-Bean Spoons, Liberty & Co, Birmingham, 1927-1928

Cased Set of 6 Hardstone Coffee-Bean Spoons, Liberty & Co, Birmingham, 1927-1928

By Liberty & Co.

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A good set of six cased silver coffee spoons, the terminals modelled as coffee beans from various

Category

1920s English Georgian Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Silver

James Watt's Pair of George III Old English Gravy Spoons, London, 1781
James Watt's Pair of George III Old English Gravy Spoons, London, 1781

James Watt's Pair of George III Old English Gravy Spoons, London, 1781

By Thomas Wallis II

Located in London, GB

Particularly elegant pair of extremely well made George III Old English gravy spoons. Made in

Category

1780s English George III Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Pair of Parcel-Gilt Elkington Serving Spoons, London, 1872
Victorian Pair of Parcel-Gilt Elkington Serving Spoons, London, 1872

Victorian Pair of Parcel-Gilt Elkington Serving Spoons, London, 1872

By Frederick Elkington

Located in London, GB

Unusual and exotic pair of parcel-gilt Victorian serving spoons. Maker: Frederick Elkington for

Category

1870s English Victorian Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Silver

Josef Hoffmann / Wiener Werkstätte Five Mocca Spoons - Vienna 1907
Josef Hoffmann / Wiener Werkstätte Five Mocca Spoons - Vienna 1907

Josef Hoffmann / Wiener Werkstätte Five Mocca Spoons - Vienna 1907

By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte

Located in Vienna, AT

JOSEF HOFFMANN WIENER WERKSTÄTTE FIVE MOCCA SPOONS from the "Round Model" cutlery design

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Silver

Majolica Salad Bowl with Spoon, Italy, Second Half of the 19th Century
Majolica Salad Bowl with Spoon, Italy, Second Half of the 19th Century

Majolica Salad Bowl with Spoon, Italy, Second Half of the 19th Century

Located in Berlin, DE

Italian salad bowl with matching spoon, Fin de Siècle's finest majolica work in floral decor with

Category

1880s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Brass

Spoon Tray, Hancock's Ruins, Worcester, circa 1765
Spoon Tray, Hancock's Ruins, Worcester, circa 1765

Spoon Tray, Hancock's Ruins, Worcester, circa 1765

By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

Of elongated hexagonal form, decorated with classical ruins, after Hancock.

Category

Mid-18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Victorian Sheffield Silverplate Spoon Warmers by Atkin Brothers, Buoy
Pair of Victorian Sheffield Silverplate Spoon Warmers by Atkin Brothers, Buoy

Pair of Victorian Sheffield Silverplate Spoon Warmers by Atkin Brothers, Buoy

By Atkin Brothers

Located in Seattle, WA

Pair of Victorian Sheffield silver plate spoon warmers by Atkin Brothers. Buoy form on rock

Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Silver Plate

Six American Sterling Salt Cellars and Spoons by Webster Co., circa 1910
Six American Sterling Salt Cellars and Spoons by Webster Co., circa 1910

Six American Sterling Salt Cellars and Spoons by Webster Co., circa 1910

By Webster & Company

Located in Toronto, ONTARIO

This is a set of six sterling arts and crafts silver salt cellars with matching spoons, by Webster

Category

1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Sterling Silver

18th-19th Century Iron Tea Strainer Spoon
18th-19th Century Iron Tea Strainer Spoon

18th-19th Century Iron Tea Strainer Spoon

Located in Atlanta, GA

18th-19th century iron tea strainer spoon.

Category

18th Century Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Iron

Wood and Hughes (Shiebler) Aesthetic Sterling Sliver Serving Spoons
Wood and Hughes (Shiebler) Aesthetic Sterling Sliver Serving Spoons

Wood and Hughes (Shiebler) Aesthetic Sterling Sliver Serving Spoons

By Wood & Hughes

Located in New York, NY

Aesthetic/ Medallion patent Sterling Sliver Serving Spoons retaining original gold wash to bowl

Category

19th Century American Antique Silver Spoon

Primitive Spoon Rack, Switzerland, circa 1800
Primitive Spoon Rack, Switzerland, circa 1800

Primitive Spoon Rack, Switzerland, circa 1800

Located in New York, NY

Includes the original set of pewter spoons, and features hand carved decorations and a beautiful

Category

19th Century Swiss Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Pewter

French Wooden Spoon Paddle, 19th Century
French Wooden Spoon Paddle, 19th Century

French Wooden Spoon Paddle, 19th Century

Located in Cookeville, TN

You can tell by the wear to the wooden spoon edge that this utensil has stirred many pots. Even the

Category

Late 19th Century French Primitive Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Wood

Three-Piece George III Berry Spoons with Sugar Sifter
Three-Piece George III Berry Spoons with Sugar Sifter

Three-Piece George III Berry Spoons with Sugar Sifter

Located in Dorking, Surrey

London. Maker: Alice and George Burrows. 4.6oz.

Category

1810s Great Britain (UK) Antique Silver Spoon

Very Rare Art Nouveau Bronze Spoon Warmer Modeled After A Toad
Very Rare Art Nouveau Bronze Spoon Warmer Modeled After A Toad

Very Rare Art Nouveau Bronze Spoon Warmer Modeled After A Toad

Located in Austin, TX

Enjoy a serving of sheer whimsy with this unique Art Nouveau bronze spoon warmer designed as a toad

Category

Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Bronze

Wooden Spoon Paddle from France, 19th Century
Wooden Spoon Paddle from France, 19th Century

Wooden Spoon Paddle from France, 19th Century

Located in Cookeville, TN

Featured is a spoon or paddle from France during the late 19th century. You can determine from the

Category

Late 19th Century French Primitive Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Wood

French Copper Two Sided  Kitchen Tasting Spoon 19th Century

French Copper Two Sided Kitchen Tasting Spoon 19th Century

Located in Woodbridge, CT

French, copper two sided kitchen tasting spoon, of one piece of copper. The large end is for

Category

19th Century French Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Copper

Spoon Tray, Decorated by James Hammett O'neale, Bow, circa 1760
Spoon Tray, Decorated by James Hammett O'neale, Bow, circa 1760

Spoon Tray, Decorated by James Hammett O'neale, Bow, circa 1760

By Bow Porcelain

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

From a Bow service with decoration attributed to the painter Jeffryes Hammett O'Neale, probably in the London workshop of James Giles. The tray with shallow rim and shaped outline wi...

Category

Mid-18th Century English Romantic Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Porcelain

Plate London in Pewter, 19th Century Plus 7 Spoons Puter
Plate London in Pewter, 19th Century Plus 7 Spoons Puter

Plate London in Pewter, 19th Century Plus 7 Spoons Puter

Located in Diest, Vlaams Brabant

Plate London in pewter 24 cm 7 spoons in pewter 19th century.

Category

Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Pewter

Pair of 19th Century Victorian Silver Salts, Birmingham, 1895
Pair of 19th Century Victorian Silver Salts, Birmingham, 1895

Pair of 19th Century Victorian Silver Salts, Birmingham, 1895

By Henry Bourne

Located in Umberleigh, Devon

A pretty pair of English Victorian silver and intaglio cut-glass quaich shaped salts with silver

Category

1890s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Silver

Falize Frères, Art Nouveau Spoons in Vermeil with a Floral Design
Falize Frères, Art Nouveau Spoons in Vermeil with a Floral Design

Falize Frères, Art Nouveau Spoons in Vermeil with a Floral Design

By Falize Frères

Located in Monte Carlo, MC

Falize Frères Art Nouveau spoons in vermeil with a floral design In its fitted box Each spoon

Category

Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Vermeil

J. Tostrup, Set of Six Vermeil Coffee Spoons with Polychrome Translucent Enamels
J. Tostrup, Set of Six Vermeil Coffee Spoons with Polychrome Translucent Enamels

J. Tostrup, Set of Six Vermeil Coffee Spoons with Polychrome Translucent Enamels

By Jacob Tostrup

Located in Monte Carlo, MC

;plique-a'-jour". The handle in blue enamel Two spoons are bearing a mark with three crowns Silver

Category

Early 20th Century Norwegian Art Nouveau Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Enamel, Vermeil

20th Century Victorian Silver Cased Christening Set
20th Century Victorian Silver Cased Christening Set

20th Century Victorian Silver Cased Christening Set

By Harry Atkin 1

Located in Umberleigh, Devon

A nice English Victorian rat tail patterned, silver christening spoon and fork presented in silk

Category

Early 1900s Late Victorian Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Silver

19th Century Victorian Silver Christening Set, London, 1884
19th Century Victorian Silver Christening Set, London, 1884

19th Century Victorian Silver Christening Set, London, 1884

By Walter and John Barnard

Located in Umberleigh, Devon

A lovely English Victorian silver christening spoon and fork with beautifully engraved decoration

Category

1880s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Silver

19th Century Sterling Silver Travel Cutlery Renaissance Revival The Netherlands
19th Century Sterling Silver Travel Cutlery Renaissance Revival The Netherlands

19th Century Sterling Silver Travel Cutlery Renaissance Revival The Netherlands

Located in Antwerpen, BE

Delve into a world of refined elegance with our distinguished 19th Century Sterling Silver Travel

Category

Late 19th Century Dutch Renaissance Revival Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

750 Silver Set of 6 Fiddle & Thread Large Teaspoons European
750 Silver Set of 6 Fiddle & Thread Large Teaspoons European

750 Silver Set of 6 Fiddle & Thread Large Teaspoons European

Located in York, GB

spoons are 75% silver and 25% other metal, probably nickel. Sterling silver is 92.5 % silver and 7.5

Category

1920s German Art Nouveau Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Silver Overlay Blue & Green Glass Bar Set
Art Deco Silver Overlay Blue & Green Glass Bar Set

Art Deco Silver Overlay Blue & Green Glass Bar Set

Located in Bastrop, TX

glass olive jar with with a silver plated collar and spoon; (6) blue glass bowls; (6) silver tone

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Silver Plate

French Silver Cake Slice with Gilt Blade
French Silver Cake Slice with Gilt Blade

French Silver Cake Slice with Gilt Blade

Located in East Geelong, VIC

This very attractive French silver cake slice, or dessert spoon, features an embossed silver handle

Category

1890s French Belle Époque Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Silver

Cased Pair of Edwardian Silver Salts, Sheffield, 1902
Cased Pair of Edwardian Silver Salts, Sheffield, 1902

Cased Pair of Edwardian Silver Salts, Sheffield, 1902

By Walker & Hall

Located in Umberleigh, Devon

with silver salt spoons and original gilt interior with cobalt blue glass liners. Presented in original

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Silver

Set Of 6 Russian Silver Gilt Teaspoons Dated 1886 Moscow Russia
Set Of 6 Russian Silver Gilt Teaspoons Dated 1886 Moscow Russia

Set Of 6 Russian Silver Gilt Teaspoons Dated 1886 Moscow Russia

Located in London, GB

Ivan Alekseevich Alekseev Nice scene of a building with a clock tower on the back of each spoon Silver

Category

1880s Russian Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Silver

Set of Six Victorian Parcel-Gilt Electroplated Fruit Spoons Charles Dickens 1870
Set of Six Victorian Parcel-Gilt Electroplated Fruit Spoons Charles Dickens 1870

Set of Six Victorian Parcel-Gilt Electroplated Fruit Spoons Charles Dickens 1870

By William Wheatcroft Harrison & Co. 1

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A very fine quality cased set of parcel-gilt electroplated fruit spoons, sugar sifter and cream

Category

19th Century English Antique Silver Spoon

Set of 12 Old English Thread Pattern Table Spoons by George Adams
Set of 12 Old English Thread Pattern Table Spoons by George Adams

Set of 12 Old English Thread Pattern Table Spoons by George Adams

Located in London, GB

A very good set of a dozen Victorian Old English Thread pattern table spoons engraved with family

Category

1840s English Antique Silver Spoon

Six "Old Colonial" Sterling Silver Grape Fruit by Towle
Six "Old Colonial" Sterling Silver Grape Fruit by Towle

Six "Old Colonial" Sterling Silver Grape Fruit by Towle

By Towle Silversmiths

Located in Seattle, WA

Six sterling silver grape fruit spoons; Old Colonial pattern by Towle, each with the name

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Sterling Silver

Edwardian Cased Silver Plated Dessert Set, Sheffield, 1904
Edwardian Cased Silver Plated Dessert Set, Sheffield, 1904

Edwardian Cased Silver Plated Dessert Set, Sheffield, 1904

Located in Umberleigh, Devon

serving spoons. The knives have lovely engraved foliate decoration with hard plastic handles and silver

Category

Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate

Linzeler French Sterling Silver Flatware Set of 48 Pieces with Chests
Linzeler French Sterling Silver Flatware Set of 48 Pieces with Chests

Linzeler French Sterling Silver Flatware Set of 48 Pieces with Chests

By Robert Linzeler

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

dinner spoons 8"5 (21.5 cm) 12 French sterling silver dessert forks 7"4 (18.7 cm) 12 French sterling

Category

Early 1900s French Neoclassical Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Sterling Silver

LINZELER French Sterling Silver Flatware Set 48 pc w/chests Neo Classical
LINZELER French Sterling Silver Flatware Set 48 pc w/chests Neo Classical

LINZELER French Sterling Silver Flatware Set 48 pc w/chests Neo Classical

Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire

. Measures : 12 French Sterling Silver Dinner Forks 8"3 ( 21 cm ) 12 French Sterling Silver Dinner Spoons 8

Category

Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fabulous French Sterling Silver Dessert Flatware 12 pc w/box Musical Instruments
Fabulous French Sterling Silver Dessert Flatware 12 pc w/box Musical Instruments

Fabulous French Sterling Silver Dessert Flatware 12 pc w/box Musical Instruments

Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire

French Sterling Silver Dessert/Entremet Spoons 7"4 ( 18.8 cm ) Weight : 605 grams Total weignt with

Category

Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Sterling Silver

Grann & Laglye Collection of Four Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver Servers
Grann & Laglye Collection of Four Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver Servers

Grann & Laglye Collection of Four Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver Servers

By Grann & Laglye

Located in New York, NY

) Sterling silver serving spoon with geometric design. Measures: 7 ¾” long; 1.80 ozs. Impressed for 925

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Sterling Silver

Debain Henin French Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set of 49-Pc, Box, Flowers
Debain Henin French Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set of 49-Pc, Box, Flowers

Debain Henin French Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set of 49-Pc, Box, Flowers

By Alphonse Debain, Henin et Cie 1

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

1st titre for 950/1000 French sterling silver guarantee. This set consists of a four pieces place

Category

1880s French Art Nouveau Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel

Debain French All Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Dessert Set Asymmetrical Rococo
Debain French All Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Dessert Set Asymmetrical Rococo

Debain French All Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Dessert Set Asymmetrical Rococo

By Alphonse Debain

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

-coloured which is itself quite rare. The set includes a server, a sugar tongs, a fork & a spoon. The silver

Category

1880s French Rococo Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Soufflot French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Dessert Hors D'oeuvre Set Box
Soufflot French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Dessert Hors D'oeuvre Set Box

Soufflot French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Dessert Hors D'oeuvre Set Box

By Henri Soufflot 1

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

1st titre for 950/1000 French sterling silver Vermeil guarantee (server, fork and spoon ) and boar's

Category

1880s French Rococo Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Lapar French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Hors D'oeuvre Dessert Set Box
Lapar French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Hors D'oeuvre Dessert Set Box

Lapar French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Hors D'oeuvre Dessert Set Box

By Georges Fouquet-Lapar

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

spoon. The silver and silver-gilt upper parts and handles are engraved with foliate decoration. This set

Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Silver Spoon

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

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Antique Silver Spoon For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique silver spoon for your home. An antique silver spoon — often made from metal, silver and sterling silver — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an antique silver spoon — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique silver spoon made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — is very popular. A well-made antique silver spoon has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Georg Jensen, Emile Puiforcat and Tiffany & Co. are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Silver Spoon?

An antique silver spoon can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $752, while the lowest priced sells for $35 and the highest can go for as much as $27,494.

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 Spoon
  • 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    In English-speaking countries, a silver spoon is typically a symbol of wealth. The common phrase, “born with a silver spoon in their mouth” refers to someone born into wealth.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A silver spoon made by Paul Revere Jr. sold in auction in Dallas, Texas in 2001 for a record-setting price of $32,500 —the highest amount paid for an American silver spoon at this time. Shop a range of antique and vintage silver spoons on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A sterling silver spoon is mostly fine silver, but not quite solid silver. Sterling silver is an alloyed form of silver, and is 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper. You can shop a collection of authentic sterling silver items from some of the worlds top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a spoon is antique, check the hallmark on the reverse of the handle. This information will tell you a lot about who made the spoon and its silver content, which can lead you to the manufacturer and the age of the piece. Shop a large collection of vintage and antique spoons from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    In order to tell whether silverware is real silver, buff the utensil with a non-abrasive soft white cloth and if the silver is real it will leave a slight black mark from tarnish.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    How much a solid silver spoon is worth will depend upon what silver is worth per ounce at any given moment — likely between $22 and $25 per ounce — as well as other factors. With respect to sterling silver, what a sterling spoon is worth will depend on condition as well as rarity, age, design quality and more. Sterling silver spoons are sold for anywhere from $5 to $2,500. It’s a broad range! Find a collection of antique and vintage sterling spoons on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    Yes, some silver-plated spoons may be worth something. Generally, any value from silver-plated flatware comes from its maker, pattern and style rather than from its materials. The reason for this is that silver plate is predominantly base metal and features just a thin layer of genuine silver, which may not be suitable salvage. To learn how much your pieces may be worth, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Explore a range of spoons and other flatware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    How much a silver serving spoon is worth would depend on if it is made of pure sterling silver or is silver plated. A great way to differentiate between the two is to look for a mark that identifies objects that are made of sterling silver. Sterling silverware made in the United States after roughly the 1850s will carry a marking: either “Sterling” or “925.” Silver-plated spoons can be worth up to $15 and a sterling silver spoon is worth more. Find a collection of antique and vintage silverware on 1stDibs.
  • 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.