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WMF Jugendstil, Art Nouveau Table Mirror, 'The First Cuckoo', EP, c. 1906
WMF Jugendstil, Art Nouveau Table Mirror, 'The First Cuckoo', EP, c. 1906

WMF Jugendstil, Art Nouveau Table Mirror, 'The First Cuckoo', EP, c. 1906

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Geelong, Victoria

WMF Art Nouveau WMF large table mirror, in a silvered finish, with stylised flowering trees and

Category

Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Silver Tree

Materials

Silver, Pewter

German Jugendstil Music-Cabinet by Joseph Maria Olbrich
German Jugendstil Music-Cabinet by Joseph Maria Olbrich

German Jugendstil Music-Cabinet by Joseph Maria Olbrich

By Joseph Maria Olbrich

Located in Reichenschwand, DE

of veneers including plane tree, silver burl, rosewood, boxwood, ebony, and mahogany, this cabinet is

Category

Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique Silver Tree

Materials

Brass

Large and Unusual Japanese Hibachi
Large and Unusual Japanese Hibachi

Large and Unusual Japanese Hibachi

Located in New York, NY

. The exterior design had moon, stream and trees in silver and gold lacquer, with some inlaid mother-of

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Silver Tree

Materials

Wood

Gilt Baroque Nature Inspired Console
Gilt Baroque Nature Inspired Console

Gilt Baroque Nature Inspired Console

Located in Pasadena, CA

situated beneath the canopy of a silver gilt tree rising from a silver gilt rocky foreground.

Category

18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Silver Tree

Rare Slipware-Scraffito Honey Pot from Sussex

Rare Slipware-Scraffito Honey Pot from Sussex

Located in West Sussex, GB

A rare antique slipware honey pot from either High Halden or Silver Hill in Sussex - conceived in

Category

Mid-19th Century European Country Antique Silver Tree

Repousse by Kirk Silver Tray with Tree and Well, Rare
Repousse by Kirk Silver Tray with Tree and Well, Rare

Repousse by Kirk Silver Tray with Tree and Well, Rare

By Kirk Silver Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

, first crafted in 1828, features an intricate floral design. Rare Repousse by Kirk silver Well & Tree

Category

1820s Antique Silver Tree

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Silver-Plated Well & Tree Dish & Cover
Victorian Silver-Plated Well & Tree Dish & Cover

Victorian Silver-Plated Well & Tree Dish & Cover

By Frederick Elkington

Located in London, GB

the finest maker of silver plate. The oval-shaped dish is kept warm by its hot water jacket and has

Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Tree

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Novelty Ring 'Tree' from 1905
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Novelty Ring 'Tree' from 1905

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Novelty Ring 'Tree' from 1905

Located in London, London

silver ring tree, is modelled as a tree trunk, with branches to hold your rings. The ring tree measures

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Silver Tree

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Silver-Soldered Oval Domed Covered Well & Tree Platter
Tiffany & Co. Silver-Soldered Oval Domed Covered Well & Tree Platter

Tiffany & Co. Silver-Soldered Oval Domed Covered Well & Tree Platter

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Great Barrington, MA

" long and is ready for your Thanksgiving turkey! The bottom is a footed "well and tree", detailed with

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Silver Tree

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Sterling Silver Swan Engraved Matching Platters, Well & Tree-Weidlich Bros.
Pair of Sterling Silver Swan Engraved Matching Platters, Well & Tree-Weidlich Bros.

Pair of Sterling Silver Swan Engraved Matching Platters, Well & Tree-Weidlich Bros.

By Weidlich Bros. Mfg. Co.

Located in Great Barrington, MA

engraving of this Bridgeport Ct. Silver manufacturer, Weidlich Brothers. One platter is completely flat

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Silver Tree

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany Silver-Soldered Huge Covered Well & Tree Platter
Tiffany Silver-Soldered Huge Covered Well & Tree Platter

Tiffany Silver-Soldered Huge Covered Well & Tree Platter

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Great Barrington, MA

" long and is ready for your Thanksgiving turkey! The bottom is a footed "well and tree", detailed with

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Silver Tree

Danish Art Nouveau Sugar Castor, Tree Towers Silver, 1910s-1920s
Danish Art Nouveau Sugar Castor, Tree Towers Silver, 1910s-1920s

Danish Art Nouveau Sugar Castor, Tree Towers Silver, 1910s-1920s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Danish Art Nouveau sugar caster, tree towers silver, 1910s-1920s. Guardein: CHF. Measures: 15 cm

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Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Antique Silver Tree

Mochaware Jug with "Trees"
Mochaware Jug with "Trees"

Mochaware Jug with "Trees"

Located in Katonah, NY

shape and decorated with vertical tree-like dendritic designs rising from a horizontal dendritic design

Category

1810s English Folk Art Antique Silver Tree

Materials

Creamware

Aurora Triple Silver Plate Dog Pickle Castor Banana Holder Tree 676 12"
Aurora Triple Silver Plate Dog Pickle Castor Banana Holder Tree 676 12"

Aurora Triple Silver Plate Dog Pickle Castor Banana Holder Tree 676 12"

By Aurora Silverplate Mfg. Co.

Located in Dayton, OH

Rare antique Aurora triple silver plate dog / hunt theme pickle castor compote or banana / fruit

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Silver Tree

Materials

Metal

Antique Mochaware Mug Decorated with "Trees"
Antique Mochaware Mug Decorated with "Trees"

Antique Mochaware Mug Decorated with "Trees"

Located in Katonah, NY

decorated with vertical tree-like dendritic designs. The "trees" rise from a horizontal dendritic design to

Category

Early 1800s English Folk Art Antique Silver Tree

Materials

Creamware

Unusual Folky "Apple Tree" table decoration
Unusual Folky "Apple Tree" table decoration

Unusual Folky "Apple Tree" table decoration

Located in Ferndale, MI

Hand painted wood "apples" on cast iron base - supported by wrapped wire "branches", highly decorative - and well made

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Silver Tree

Heingle German Porcelain Parrots on Tree Trunk
Heingle German Porcelain Parrots on Tree Trunk

Heingle German Porcelain Parrots on Tree Trunk

Located in Astoria, NY

German porcelain parrots with spurious Meissen blue crossed sword marks. These parrots date from the late 19th century and impressed ‘A. Heingle’ to the base. Each is in excellent vi...

Category

Late 19th Century German Baroque Revival Antique Silver Tree

Materials

Porcelain

One Large Chinese Hardstone Tree in Chinoiserie Planter
One Large Chinese Hardstone Tree in Chinoiserie Planter

One Large Chinese Hardstone Tree in Chinoiserie Planter

Located in Stamford, CT

One large Chinese hardstone tree in chinoiserie planter. Chinese flowering various multicolored

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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Antique Silver Tree

Mochaware Pitcher with "Trees" Made England, Circa 1870
Mochaware Pitcher with "Trees" Made England, Circa 1870

Mochaware Pitcher with "Trees" Made England, Circa 1870

Located in Katonah, NY

sparsely decorated with mocha 'Trees". The elegant spacing of the mochaware "Trees" adds to the beauty of

Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Silver Tree

Materials

Pottery

George Jones Majolica Oak Tree Compote
George Jones Majolica Oak Tree Compote

George Jones Majolica Oak Tree Compote

By George Jones

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

George Jones Majolica compote which features an oak tree with acorns leaves. Coloration: turquoise

Category

1870s English Victorian Antique Silver Tree

Materials

Majolica

Antique Walrath Pottery Vase With Tree Pattern Signed C1920
Antique Walrath Pottery Vase With Tree Pattern Signed C1920

Antique Walrath Pottery Vase With Tree Pattern Signed C1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Walrath Pottery Vase With Tree Pattern Signed C1920 Measures - 2 3/4" x 4 3/8" x 4 3/8"

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Silver Tree

Materials

Pottery

Large Spode "Rock and Tree" Pattern Platter
Large Spode "Rock and Tree" Pattern Platter

Large Spode "Rock and Tree" Pattern Platter

By Spode

Located in Katonah, NY

This popular early 19th century Spode pattern is known by several names; "Rock and Tree", "Money

Category

19th Century English Regency Antique Silver Tree

Materials

Porcelain

Extensive Collection Of "indian Tree" By Coalport
Extensive Collection Of "indian Tree" By Coalport

Extensive Collection Of "indian Tree" By Coalport

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in Buchanan, MI

VERY EXTENSIVE COLLECTION OF "INDIAN TREE" BY COAL PORT INCLUDING DINNER, SALAD, SOUP DIMITASE

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Silver Tree

Materials

Porcelain

31 Antique German Mercury Glass Christmas Tree Ornaments Kugel Santa Birds Pipe
31 Antique German Mercury Glass Christmas Tree Ornaments Kugel Santa Birds Pipe

31 Antique German Mercury Glass Christmas Tree Ornaments Kugel Santa Birds Pipe

Located in Dayton, OH

Lot of 31 rare assorted antique German mercury glass Christmas ornaments. Featuring Kugel or ball like ornaments in the shapes of fruit, tear drops, santa clauses, heart, pipe, birds...

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Silver Tree

Materials

Mercury Glass

Pair of Imari Inspired Rock and Tree Pattern Square Dishes
Pair of Imari Inspired Rock and Tree Pattern Square Dishes

Pair of Imari Inspired Rock and Tree Pattern Square Dishes

By Spode

Located in Katonah, NY

rocks, peonies and a willow tree with golden branches. The pattern is now known by several names; "Rock

Category

1810s English Regency Antique Silver Tree

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Hugo Lonitz Majolica Tree Trunk Centrepiece, 19th Century
Antique Hugo Lonitz Majolica Tree Trunk Centrepiece, 19th Century

Antique Hugo Lonitz Majolica Tree Trunk Centrepiece, 19th Century

By Hugo Lonitz & Co.

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

An unusual antique Hugo Lonitz Majolica centrepiece or planter modeled as a log raised on four stump legs with studded strapping around either end of the body. The hollowed out log i...

Category

19th Century German Antique Silver Tree

Materials

Majolica

Mochaware Pitcher Decorated with ""Trees" and Seaweed" England, circa 1810
Mochaware Pitcher Decorated with ""Trees" and Seaweed" England, circa 1810

Mochaware Pitcher Decorated with ""Trees" and Seaweed" England, circa 1810

Located in Katonah, NY

Made in England circa 1810, this mochaware pitcher is decorated with "Trees" and "Seaweed" It is

Category

Early 19th Century English Country Antique Silver Tree

Materials

Earthenware

Antique Spode Porcelain Rock and Tree Pattern Compote
Antique Spode Porcelain Rock and Tree Pattern Compote

Antique Spode Porcelain Rock and Tree Pattern Compote

By Spode

Located in Katonah, NY

rocks, peonies and a willow tree with golden branches. The pattern is now known by several names; "Rock

Category

1810s English Chinoiserie Antique Silver Tree

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Porcelain Soup Tureen "Rock and Tree" Pattern
Antique Porcelain Soup Tureen "Rock and Tree" Pattern

Antique Porcelain Soup Tureen "Rock and Tree" Pattern

By Spode

Located in Katonah, NY

vibrant hand-painted scene showing a fenced garden with peonies and a willow tree with golden branches

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Silver Tree

Materials

Porcelain

Soup Tureen in the "Rock and Tree" pattern
Soup Tureen in the "Rock and Tree" pattern

Soup Tureen in the "Rock and Tree" pattern

Located in Katonah, NY

This popular pattern is known by several names; "Rock and Tree", "Money Tree", "Regency" and "Tree

Category

19th Century English Antique Silver Tree

Materials

Porcelain

Six Spode Tree of Life Kakiemon Style Dishes
Six Spode Tree of Life Kakiemon Style Dishes

Six Spode Tree of Life Kakiemon Style Dishes

By Spode

Located in Katonah, NY

Painted with a traditional Kakiemon theme of a springtime flowering plum tree. In the Kakiemon

Category

1820s English Regency Antique Silver Tree

Materials

Porcelain

French 19th Century Provincial "Tree Trunk" Chopping Block
French 19th Century Provincial "Tree Trunk" Chopping Block

French 19th Century Provincial "Tree Trunk" Chopping Block

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

sectioned from an 8? slab of tree trunk and supported by three simply-planed splayed legs, circa 1880s.

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Silver Tree

George Jones Majolica Dog under Oak Tree Compote
George Jones Majolica Dog under Oak Tree Compote

George Jones Majolica Dog under Oak Tree Compote

By George Jones

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

George Jones Majolica compote which features a pointer stalking a bird, underneath and oak tree

Category

1870s English Victorian Antique Silver Tree

Materials

Majolica

George Jones Majolica Dog under Oak Tree Compote
George Jones Majolica Dog under Oak Tree Compote

George Jones Majolica Dog under Oak Tree Compote

By George Jones

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

George Jones Majolica compote which features a pointer stalking a bird, under an oak tree

Category

1870s English Victorian Antique Silver Tree

Materials

Majolica

19th Century Spanish Terracotta Tile "Socarrat" of Pork and Tree
19th Century Spanish Terracotta Tile "Socarrat" of Pork and Tree

19th Century Spanish Terracotta Tile "Socarrat" of Pork and Tree

Located in Marbella, ES

The socarrat is a slab of fired clay or thick tile, glazed in white and generally decorated in reddish or brownish and blackish tones, intended to be placed between beams, on roofs a...

Category

16th Century Spanish Antique Silver Tree

Materials

Ceramic

19thC French Solid Silver & Glass Figural Comport Centrepiece, c.1890
19thC French Solid Silver & Glass Figural Comport Centrepiece, c.1890

19thC French Solid Silver & Glass Figural Comport Centrepiece, c.1890

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

exotic palm trees. Hallmarked French silver (950 standard), Mercury mark, French made for export (used

Category

19th Century French Antique Silver Tree

Materials

Silver

19thC French Solid Silver & Glass Figural Comport Centrepiece, c.1890
19thC French Solid Silver & Glass Figural Comport Centrepiece, c.1890

19thC French Solid Silver & Glass Figural Comport Centrepiece, c.1890

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

exotic palm trees. Hallmarked French silver (950 standard), Mercury mark, French made for export (used

Category

19th Century French Antique Silver Tree

Materials

Silver

Antique Majolica Thomas Forester Bramble Flower Tree Branch Pitcher Jug 8"
Antique Majolica Thomas Forester Bramble Flower Tree Branch Pitcher Jug 8"

Antique Majolica Thomas Forester Bramble Flower Tree Branch Pitcher Jug 8"

By Thomas Forester & Sons

Located in Dayton, OH

/ panels separated by twigs and covered in bramble flowers, with a tree branch handle and a lovely purple

Category

19th Century Victorian Antique Silver Tree

Materials

Majolica

Set of a Dozen Spode Rock and Tree Dishes
Set of a Dozen Spode Rock and Tree Dishes

Set of a Dozen Spode Rock and Tree Dishes

By Spode

Located in Katonah, NY

This popular early 19th century Spode pattern is known by several names; "Rock and Tree," "Money

Category

Early 19th Century British Chinoiserie Antique Silver Tree

Materials

Porcelain

Hugo Lonitz Majolica Table Jardinière Stand with Partridges, Oak Tree, ca. 1880
Hugo Lonitz Majolica Table Jardinière Stand with Partridges, Oak Tree, ca. 1880

Hugo Lonitz Majolica Table Jardinière Stand with Partridges, Oak Tree, ca. 1880

By Hugo Lonitz & Co.

Located in Banner Elk, NC

Hugo Lonitz Majolica figural table Jardinière stand, naturalistically molded as an oak tree, with a

Category

19th Century German Victorian Antique Silver Tree

Materials

Majolica

Arts & Crafts, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metals and Hardstone Bowl
Arts & Crafts, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metals and Hardstone Bowl

Arts & Crafts, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metals and Hardstone Bowl

By William Hair Haseler

Located in New York, NY

; outer finish is textured to make the sterling silver resemble tree bark. Measures 4 3/4 inches high x 8

Category

1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Silver Tree

Materials

Copper, Sterling Silver

Holdcroft Majolica Blackberry on Tree Trunk Teapot, Turquoise Blue Cover c. 1877
Holdcroft Majolica Blackberry on Tree Trunk Teapot, Turquoise Blue Cover c. 1877

Holdcroft Majolica Blackberry on Tree Trunk Teapot, Turquoise Blue Cover c. 1877

By Joseph Holdcroft

Located in Banner Elk, NC

A Joseph Holdcroft cylindrical teapot and cover, naturalistically molded as a tree trunk entwined

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Tree

Materials

Majolica

George Jones Majolica Pitcher Molded as a Hawthorn Tree, English, ca. 1875
George Jones Majolica Pitcher Molded as a Hawthorn Tree, English, ca. 1875

George Jones Majolica Pitcher Molded as a Hawthorn Tree, English, ca. 1875

By George Jones & Sons

Located in Banner Elk, NC

George Jones Majolica Pitcher, molded in high relief as a hawthorn tree, with branches, leaves, and

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Tree

Materials

Majolica

Pair of Coalport Rock and Tree Pattern Sauce Tureens, England, circa 1820
Pair of Coalport Rock and Tree Pattern Sauce Tureens, England, circa 1820

Pair of Coalport Rock and Tree Pattern Sauce Tureens, England, circa 1820

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in Katonah, NY

Coalport Rock and Tree pattern sauce tureens. They were hand painted in England, circa 1820. The pattern

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Silver Tree

Materials

Porcelain

Delft Blue set of 'Tea Tree' plates - mid 18th century
Delft Blue set of 'Tea Tree' plates - mid 18th century

Delft Blue set of 'Tea Tree' plates - mid 18th century

By Delft

Located in DELFT, NL

Set of Blue Delftware plates with chinoiserie decoration of a central depiction of a "tea tree" or

Category

Mid-18th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Silver Tree

Materials

Earthenware, Faience

Minton Majolica White Fantail Pigeon Tureen Yellow Wicker and Oak Tree Base
Minton Majolica White Fantail Pigeon Tureen Yellow Wicker and Oak Tree Base

Minton Majolica White Fantail Pigeon Tureen Yellow Wicker and Oak Tree Base

By Minton

Located in Banner Elk, NC

Minton Majolica pigeon tureen and cover, molded as a basket supported by entwined oak branches and three Fantail Pigeons, the cover surmounted by a nesting white Fantail Pigeon, with...

Category

1880s English Victorian Antique Silver Tree

Materials

Majolica

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Antique Silver Tree For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique silver tree you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, porcelain and metal, every antique silver tree was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an antique silver tree — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique silver tree bearing Victorian, Regency or Art Nouveau hallmarks is very popular. A well-made antique silver tree has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Spode, Coalport Porcelain and George Jones are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Silver Tree?

An antique silver tree can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,550, while the lowest priced sells for $45 and the highest can go for as much as $85,000.
Questions About Antique Silver Tree
  • 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 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 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 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.