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Moderne Gramont by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware Service Set 106 Pieces
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
by Christofle France estate Silverplate Flatware set - 106 pieces. This set includes:
12 Dinner
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Late 19th Century Antique Silverplate Flatware
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Silver Plate
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Orleans by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware Service 10 Set 60 Pcs Dinner
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Christofle France Silverplate Flatware set - 60 pieces. This set includes:
10 Dinner Knives, 9"
10 Dinner
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Late 19th Century Antique Silverplate Flatware
Materials
Silver Plate
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Fiddle Shell by Robert Belk English Silverplated Flatware Set Service 94 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb Fiddle Shell by Robert Belk English Silverplated Flatware set, 94 pieces. This set includes
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Early 20th Century Antique Silverplate Flatware
Materials
Silver Plate
19th Century Sheffield Silverplate Flatware Service / Burl Mahogany Storage Case
By James Weir
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elevate your dining experience with this Exquisite 102-Piece Sheffield Silver-plate Flatware
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Early 19th Century English Victorian Antique Silverplate Flatware
Materials
Stainless Steel, Silver Plate
H 10 in W 20 in D 16 in
Coburg by Roberts & Belk English Silverplated Flatware Set Service 56 pc Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner Size Coburg by Roberts & Belk Sheffield England Silverplated Flatware set, 56 pieces. This
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Early 20th Century Antique Silverplate Flatware
Materials
Silver Plate
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Rubans by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service Set 70 Pcs France Bow & Ribbon
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
in Roman antiquity .
Rubans by Christofle, Paris France, Silverplate Flatware set - 70 pieces. This
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Early 20th Century French Antique Silverplate Flatware
Materials
Silver Plate
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Rubans by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service Set 75 Pcs France Dinner Size
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
in Roman antiquity .
Rubans by Christofle silverplate flatware set - 75 pieces. This set includes
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Early 20th Century French Antique Silverplate Flatware
Materials
Silver Plate
H 18 in W 18 in D 18 in
Talisman Sienna Brown by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service Set 36 Pcs
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
lacquer in an opulent design.
Scarce Talisman Sienna Brown by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware set
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Late 19th Century Antique Silverplate Flatware
Materials
Silver Plate
Talisman Sienna Brown by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service Set Dinner 50pc
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
lacquer in an opulent design.
Scarce Talisman Sienna Brown by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware set
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Late 19th Century Antique Silverplate Flatware
Materials
Silver Plate
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Acanthus by Mappin & Webb Silverplated Flatware Set Service Dinner 328 Pieces
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Big Bend, WI
silverplated flatware set, 328 pieces. This set includes:
36 dinner knives, 9 3/4"
48 dinner forks, 8 1/8"
17
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Late 19th Century Antique Silverplate Flatware
Materials
Silver Plate
H 24 in W 24 in D 24 in
Rubans by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service 12 Set 171 pcs France Dinner
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
in Roman antiquity.
Monumental Rubans by Christofle Silverplate Flatware set - 171 pieces. This set
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Early 20th Century French Antique Silverplate Flatware
Materials
Silver Plate
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Pair of Antique English Sheffield Silverplate Wine or Champagne Coolers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of antique English wine coolers.
Each wine cooler is plated with silver on copper, has a gadrooned top rim, tops and liners that seat fairly well, ornate twin handles, ...
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19th Century British Neoclassical Antique Silverplate Flatware
Materials
Silver Plate
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H 10.5 in W 9 in D 8.5 in
Antique Sheffield Silverplate on Copper Footed Mantel Urn or Vase & Cover
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine antique English silver plated vase and cover.
In the 18th century Neoclassical Sheffield style.
The vase has ram's head and loop handles, etched acanthus leaf design a...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Antique Silverplate Flatware
Materials
Copper, Silver Plate
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H 10.75 in W 5.5 in D 4.5 in
Pair Christofle France Delafosse Silverplate Fork & Spoon Salad Servers
By Christofle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of silverplate salad servers.
By Christofle France.
In the Delafosse pattern with
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Silverplate Flatware
Materials
Silver Plate
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H 1.5 in W 2 in L 10.5 in
Extraordinary Victorian Silver Stand with Silverplate Topped Scent Bottle
Located in London, GB
Extraordinary Rare Silver Metal Mounted Cut Glass Scent Bottle on a Victorian Silver Stand by George Edward & Sons
An impressive representation of finer living during the Edwardian ...
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1890s British Early Victorian Antique Silverplate Flatware
Materials
Silver
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H 7.49 in W 4.93 in
32" Antique Early 19th Century, George III Old Sheffield Silverplate Tray
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Up for your consideration is this very large and extremely fine early 19th century Old Sheffield shaped oblong handled tea tray. The tray features a deep set, and heavily ornate sc...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Silverplate Flatware
Materials
Sheffield Plate
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H 3.25 in W 21 in L 31.25 in
Antique Christofle Silverplate Baguette Manche a Gigot Lamb Shank / Roast Holder
By Christofle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Manche a Gigot bone holder.
By Christofle et Cie.
In silver plate.
In the Baguette pattern.
With an embossed medallion or wreath to the hollow handle handle and a...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Silverplate Flatware
Materials
Silver Plate
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H 2.38 in W 3.38 in L 9.38 in
Christofle A very fine and attractive pair of Antique candle sticks.Silverplate
By Christofle
Located in London, GB
Christofle A very fine and attractive pair of Antique candle sticks. Silver plate
This extremely rare pair of candlesticks are the finest quality of Christofle.
They are in excelle...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Silverplate Flatware
Gorham Chantilly Sterling Silver Flatware Set Patented in 1895, 6 Place Setting
Located in Surfside, FL
CHANTILLY sterling silver flatware set patented in 1895 by Gorham. 6 Place Setting for 12 + 7
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19th Century Antique Silverplate Flatware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Signed Antique 3 Pc. Sun Shing Chinese Export Silver Spoons & Fork Flatware Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of antique Chinese export silver flatware.
Consisting of two (differently sized) spoons
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Silverplate Flatware
Materials
Silver, Gilt Metal
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H 1.13 in W 1 in L 7.25 in
19th Century English Queen Pattern Sterling Silver 112 Piece Flatware Set for 12
By Aldwinckle & Slater
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful, large, Late Victorian sterling silver flatware set in the Queens pattern. This large
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Silverplate Flatware
Materials
Sterling Silver
D&J Welby Sterling Silver Flatware Set 6 Forks and 1 Butter Knife London 1911
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
D&J Welby Sterling Silver Flatware Set 6 Forks and 1 Butter Knife London 1911
Six Forks and one
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Antique Silverplate Flatware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Elkington & Co. Silver-Plated Trophy Cup Urn with Neoclassical Figures Repousse
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Neoclassical Silverplated Urn by Renowned Firm Elkington & Co.
Features Female and Male
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Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Silverplate Flatware
Materials
Silver Plate
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H 7.5 in Dm 4.5 in
Antique Chinese Silver Lemon Fork with Tea Kettle finial, C.1900
Located in Toronto, ON
Antique Chinese Silver Lemon Fork with Tea Kettle finial, C.1900. Lemon wedge fork splay tines, bamboo style stem. Could also be used as an hors d'oeuvres pick. Chinese mark and test...
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1890s Chinese Antique Silverplate Flatware
Materials
Silver
Antique German Art Deco Wilhelm Wolff Silver Plate Individual Cocktail Shaker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique silver plated cocktail shaker.
By Wilhelm Wolff Metallwarenfabrik.
In silver plate.
In the scale of an individual (or possibly double serving) sized shaker.
In a b...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Silverplate Flatware
Materials
Silver Plate
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H 6.5 in Dm 2.88 in
A 19th century French Jules Vieillard & Co, Bordeaux Large Asian Style Vase
Located in Portland, GB
This scarce, impressive and large French vase was realised in Bordeaux by the worldwide renowned Jules Vieillard & Co and dated between 1880-1895 when the ceramic company's favourite...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Silverplate Flatware
Materials
Bronze
Theodore Deck Blue Vase, 19th Century
Located in Portland, GB
This large and spectacular late 19th century turquoise vase was made circa 1867 by Théodore Deck, the most admired ceramic artist in France in the late nineteenth century. Théodore D...
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1890s French Antique Silverplate Flatware
Antique English hallmarked sterling silver hip flask Birmingham 1921
By A&J Zimmerman Ltd.
Located in Toronto, ON
Antique English hallmarked sterling silver flask, Birmingham 1921 A and J Zimmerman. The flask of plain convex form with detachable pull off drinking Cup, screw bayonet top. Fully h...
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1920s English Art Deco Antique Silverplate Flatware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Spanish Silver Tastewin/Wine Taster with a Silver Coin, 1774
Located in London, GB
In good condition. This rare and unusual piece was used for tasting wine. It has a coin in the centre:
Obverse
Crowned arms shield flanked by value, and legend all around.
Translati...
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18th Century Antique Silverplate Flatware
Materials
Silver
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D 1.19 in Dm 2.56 in L 2.37 in
Rare 19th Century Austrian Royal Vienna Vase with Women Outdoors Playing Harp
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are Offering is a Very Fine Magnificent Royal Vienna Austrian Porcelain Footed Vase. Vase has a Portrait of Maidens Outdoors enjoying Music watching a woman pla...
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19th Century Antique Silverplate Flatware
Exquisite 19th C Austrian Handpainted Royal Vienna Lady Vase Urn Pitcher
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are Offering is a Rare Museum Quality Hand Painted Royal Vienna Austrian Centerpiece Vase Urn Pitcher. Handpainted in Hues of Turquoise, Blue, and White Colors ...
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19th Century Antique Silverplate Flatware
Rare Exquisite Original Art Deco French Lalique Opalescent Berry Glass Bowl
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is a Rare LALIQUE Opalescent Bowl with Berries around Rim. Lovely Lalique vase is done in with a high relief pattern of Berries throughout the Ri...
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Early 20th Century Antique Silverplate Flatware
Materials
Crystal
Exquisite 19th Century Austrian Handpainted Royal Vienna Portrait Vase Urn
Located in New York, NY
The Following Pieces we are Offering is a Magnificent Royal Vienna Austrian Porcelain Centerpiece Urn Vase with Handels. Vase has 6 small raised gilted flowers with Portraits of a Be...
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Late 19th Century Antique Silverplate Flatware
Exquisite Museum Quality Pair of 19th Century Neo Classical Blue Bronze Urns
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Pair of Rare 19th Century Neo-Classical Cobalt Blue Glass and Bronze Mounted Centepiece Vases with Floriflora handles and Rim and Scrolled Bas...
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19th Century French Antique Silverplate Flatware
Materials
Bronze
Rare 19th Century Diamond Hand Cut Crystal Amethyst Purple Wine Cognac Decanter
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Estate Faceted Clear and Purple Hand Cut Etched Glass Decanter with Matching Bottle Top. Circa 19th Century. Taken from a Grand New York ...
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Early 20th Century Antique Silverplate Flatware
Materials
Crystal, Amethyst
Rare Magnificent Large Estate Pair of Japanese Sculpted Bronze Centerpiece Urns
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is A Magnificent Large Pair of Beautiful Estate Japanese Bronze Centerpiece Urns. Beautifully done with Fine Ornate Bronze Scrolling and Accent Det...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Silverplate Flatware
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Estate Handpainted Grape Leaf Floral Centerpiece Vases
Located in New York, NY
The following Item We are offering is a Spectacular Pair of Estate Handpainted European Grape Leaf Floral Centerpiece Urns/ Vases. Very Finely and Exquisitely Detailed. Excellent Co...
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19th Century French Antique Silverplate Flatware
Rare Exquisite Estate Art Deco Lalique Opalescent Leaf Frosted Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is a Rare LALIQUE Mosaic Vase. Vase features an opalescent leaf design, stenciled "Lalique France" . There is a tiny chip on base but otherwise ...
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Early 20th Century Antique Silverplate Flatware
Materials
Crystal
Exquisite Antique European Emerald Diamond Cut Facet Glass Vase with Maidens
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Beautiful and Rare Exquisite Hand Cut Glass Vase of Elongated ovoid Form decorated with Gilt Highlighted Classical Figures on a Swirling Groun...
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Early 20th Century Antique Silverplate Flatware
Materials
Crystal, Gold
Rare Important 19th Century Museum Qty 3 Piece Russian Sterling Silver Tea Set
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item that we are Offering is this RARE 19th Century Russian Sterling Silver Tea Set. Each Piece is Stamped and Signed "84" and Labeled 1901. Set is Outstandingly done w...
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19th Century European Antique Silverplate Flatware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Exquisite Museum Quality Pair Sevres Porcelain Cobalt Blue Bronze Vases Urns
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering are A Rare Pair of 19th Century Sevres Style Cobalt Blue Porcelain Ground Vase with Gilt Mounting. Each Finely Detailed with Beautiful Portraits o...
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19th Century French Antique Silverplate Flatware
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Bronze Ormolu Signed German Porcelain Flower Encrust Vases
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering are a Pair of Rare and Important Estate Ormolu Mounted European Porcelain Flower Encrusted Urn Vases and Covers Signed with Spurious Blue Crossed S...
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19th Century Antique Silverplate Flatware
Materials
Gold, Bronze
Rare Exquisite 19TH Century Large French Sterling Silver Floral Vase
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Monumental 19th Century Large Sterling Silver Vase having fine scrolling detail. Stamped Sterling on bottom. Taken out of a Several Milli...
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19th Century European Antique Silverplate Flatware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Original 1920's Outstanding Pair of Rare Gilt Bronze Table Top Lamps
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is an Outstanding Pair of Rare Gilt Bronze Table Top Lamps, Exquisitely adorned with Finely Detailed Mounted Bronze Handles with Bearded Male Busts...
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Early 20th Century Antique Silverplate Flatware
Materials
Gold, Bronze
Rare Heavy 19th Century French Ruby Red Cut Crystal Clear Wine Liquor Decanter
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent Rare 19th Century Gorgeous Red Cut Crystal Decanter with Peppermint Pattern stopper!! This Rare Decanter is Magnificently done in Red to Clear. Acquired from a Several...
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Early 20th Century Antique Silverplate Flatware
Materials
Crystal
Rare Exquisite 19TH Century French Sterling Silver Heavy Relief Floral Vase
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Monumental 19th Century. Sterling Silver Vase having foliate and scrollwork repousse decoration throughout. Base marked Sterling 7 inches...
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19th Century European Antique Silverplate Flatware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rare Exquisite Estate Art Deco Four Seasons Amber Frosted Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Beautiful Czechoslovakian Amber Colored Four Seasons Frosted Glass Vase of Round Oval Form decorated with Four Beautiful Women Adorned on all ...
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Early 20th Century Antique Silverplate Flatware
Materials
Crystal, Amber, Gold, Bronze
Rare Heavy 19th Century French Green Glass To Clear Wine Liquor Decanter
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent Rare 19th Century Gorgeous Green Crystal Decanter crystal decanter with stopper. Magnificently done in Green to Clear. Very Tiny Flea Bite commensurate otherwise in Bea...
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Early 20th Century Antique Silverplate Flatware
Materials
Crystal, Gold, Bronze
Longwy Ceramic & Bronze Jardiniere, 19th century
Located in Portland, GB
This magnificent late 19th century Longwy French jardinière features a beautiful cloisonné enamel body- mounted in bronze. The rich blue enameled exterior of the jardinière is decora...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Silverplate Flatware
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Antique American Arts & Crafts Hand Wrought Sterling Silver Brandy Warmer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique brandy warmer
By the Kalo Shop in Chicago.
In hand-hammered sterling silver and mounted with an ebony wood handle.
Marked to the base Sterling / Handwrought at the ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Silverplate Flatware
Materials
Sterling Silver
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H 3.75 in D 3.88 in L 6.88 in
Antique Edwardian Silver Overlay & Glass Floral Wine Coaster or Table Trivet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique wine trivet.
With a thick sterling silver overlay in a floral pattern on a glass base.
Struck to the side of the rim: STERLING.
Simply a wonderful coaster or trivet...
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Silverplate Flatware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
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H 0.25 in Dm 6 in
6 Luigi Pallotti & Fils Parcel Gilt Italian Silver Figural Barrel Shot Glasses
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 6 Italian silver figural shot glasses.
In the form of trompe l'oeil whisky barrels with gilt bands and corks.
Together with their original retailer's box that is mark...
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Early 20th Century Italian Gilded Age Antique Silverplate Flatware
Materials
Silver, Gold
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H 1.5 in Dm 0.5 in
Antique Sterling Silver Napkin Ring engraved "George"
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique napkin ring.
In sterling silver.
With engraved geometric and leaf garland decoration framing a central panel with the name "George".
Simply a wonderful antique napk...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Silverplate Flatware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Antique Edwardian Silver Overlay & Glass Wine Coaster or Table Trivet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique wine trivet.
With a thick sterling silver overlay with a geometric motif on a glass base.
Simply a wonderful trivet!
Date:
Early 20th Century
Overall Condition:
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Silverplate Flatware
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Silver
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H 0.25 in Dm 7 in
4 Victorian Sterling Silver Salt Dips in their Original Presentation Case, 1896
Located in London, GB
4 Victorian Sterling Silver Salt Dips in their Original Presentation Case, 1896
Four Victorian Sterling Silver Salt Dips in their Original Presentation Case Four matching sterling s...
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19th Century Antique Silverplate Flatware
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Sterling Silver
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H 1.38 in
Pair of Victorian Sterling Silver Berry Fruit Serving Spoons, 1848
Located in London, GB
Pair of Victorian Sterling Silver Berry Fruit Serving Spoons from 1848
In excellent condition, this superb set features brilliantly crafted and gilded bowls with floral motifs. Thes...
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19th Century Antique Silverplate Flatware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver and Brass Vase
Located in London, GB
Silver and Brass Vase
In very good condition, this is a lovely vase. It is decorated with brass motifs - a swan on one side and a flower on the other. Hammered pattern around the ed...
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19th Century Antique Silverplate Flatware
Materials
Silver, Brass
Silver Hexagonal Ashtray with a Cut Crystal Liner
Located in London, GB
German 800 Silver Hexagonal Ashtray with a Cut Crystal Liner
In good condition, this is a lovely and unusual ashtray. It is decorated with flowers and flourishing leaves. Hallmarked...
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19th Century Antique Silverplate Flatware
Materials
Silver
Victorian Pierced Sterling Silver and Glass Vase by Walker & Hall, 1898
By Walker & Hall
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful pierced sterling silver vase with a round pedestal base is in good vintage condition. It has a lovely design, sadly a small bit of the silver is missing, this is ...
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19th Century Antique Silverplate Flatware
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Sterling Silver
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H 8.27 in Dm 3.35 in
A Pair of Victorian Sterling Silver Salt Dips/Salt Cellars by Henry Hobson, 1897
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Victorian Sterling Silver Salt Dips/Salt Cellars by Henry Hobson, 1897
In good vintage condition, these are beautiful pieces. They have gilt interiors and stand on four de...
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19th Century British Antique Silverplate Flatware
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Sterling Silver
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H 1.78 in W 2.09 in L 2.88 in
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Antique Silverplate Flatware For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact piece of antique silverplate flatware you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Silver, Sterling Silver and Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Making the right choice when shopping for an item from our selection of antique silverplate flatware may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating a choice in our collection of antique silverplate flatware has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Tiffany & Co., Emile Puiforcat and Gorham are consistently popular. Take a look at an object in our assortment of antique silverplate flatware featuring Crystal from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. A cabochon version of this piece has appeal, but there are also french cut and uncut versions for sale. Most of our antique silverplate flatware for sale are for women, but there are 1044 pieces available to browse for men.
How Much is a Antique Silverplate Flatware?
On average, a piece of antique silverplate flatware at 1stDibs sells for $2,030, while they’re typically $50 on the low end and $260,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Finding the Right silver-flatware-silverplate for You
While early utensils were often shaped from clay, wood or bone, silversmiths later crafted flatware from precious metal. In the 19th century, mass production of electroplated flatware made silver utensils accessible to the middle class. Now, antique and vintage silver, flatware and silver-plate objects for dining and the home are heritage pieces reflecting this history of design.
Silver spoons were so prized in 15th-century England that people would travel with the valuable utensils. Forks in the 17th century were frequently made with steel and likewise only available to the upper class. Silver flatware continued to be produced in small workshops in the 18th century and was a luxury reserved for the elite. When George I came to the throne in 1714, the silver dining service — including plates, dishes, soup tureens, chargers and sauceboats — became all-important.
Innovative manufacturing techniques such as the electroplating process in the 19th century would transform silversmithing with industrialization. Sheffield plate was used from 1750 to 1880 and involved a fusion method to fabricate everything from knife handles to serveware. French industrial chemist Henri de Ruolz discovered a gilding and silver-plating process for metals in 1841, with the silver-like results so celebrated that Napoleon III ordered a 3,000-piece flatware set. The expansion of table service in the Victorian era also led to an increasing number of flatware and serving pieces in a canteen, or cutlery chest, all with specific uses, from toast forks to butter picks.
While affordable metal flatware is widely available today, historic brands including Gorham Manufacturing Company — whose legendary contribution to the history of silver making started in 1831 — and Christofle continue the tradition of silver and silver-plate flatware.
Browse 1stDibs for both antique and contemporary silver, flatware and silver-plate objects in a range of elegant designs to enhance your dining table.
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