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Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

Sterling Silver Scissors to Cut the Stems of the Bunches of Grapes, USA 1860
Sterling Silver Scissors to Cut the Stems of the Bunches of Grapes, USA 1860

Sterling Silver Scissors to Cut the Stems of the Bunches of Grapes, USA 1860

Located in Milan, IT

Scissors to cut the stems of the bunches of grapes presented on the table at dessert time. Made of

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Mid-19th Century American Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Scissors to Cut the Stems of the Bunches of Grapes, USA, 1900
Sterling Silver Scissors to Cut the Stems of the Bunches of Grapes, USA, 1900

Sterling Silver Scissors to Cut the Stems of the Bunches of Grapes, USA, 1900

Located in Milan, IT

Vintage Sterling Silver Grape Shears/Scissors by Watson of Attleboro, MA. They were manufacturers

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Early 20th Century American Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian English Sterling Silver Grape Scissors
Antique Victorian English Sterling Silver Grape Scissors

Antique Victorian English Sterling Silver Grape Scissors

By Edward Hutton, William Hutton & Sons

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Victorian English sterling silver grape shears

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1890s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

Materials

Sterling Silver

George V 1923 English Sterling Silver Grape Scissors
George V 1923 English Sterling Silver Grape Scissors

George V 1923 English Sterling Silver Grape Scissors

By James Dixon & Sons

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive pair of antique George V English sterling silver grape shears, an addition to

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1920s English Other Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

George III Sterling Silver Pair Of Snuffer Scissors And Trays - London 1802
George III Sterling Silver Pair Of Snuffer Scissors And Trays - London 1802

George III Sterling Silver Pair Of Snuffer Scissors And Trays - London 1802

By Peter, Ann & William Bateman

Located in London, London

III, Antique Sterling Silver Snuffer Scissors and Trays, are plain in style, featuring reed borders

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Early 1800s English George III Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Silver-Plated Candle Wick Trimmer Scissors, Victorian Table Decor
Antique Silver-Plated Candle Wick Trimmer Scissors, Victorian Table Decor

Antique Silver-Plated Candle Wick Trimmer Scissors, Victorian Table Decor

$409Sale Price / item|25% Off

H 1.97 in W 9.06 in D 2.37 in

Antique Silver-Plated Candle Wick Trimmer Scissors, Victorian Table Decor

Located in Wembley, GB

Antique Silver-Plated Candle Wick Trimmer Scissors, Victorian Table Decor An exquisite antique

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Early 1900s English Hollywood Regency Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

English Scissors Shears
English Scissors Shears

English Scissors Shears

$475

H 0.38 in W 2 in D 6.63 in

English Scissors Shears

By Sheffield

Located in New York, NY

A substantial pair of well-made English silver plate florist or 'rose' scissors shears, by

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Late 19th Century English Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

Materials

Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Gilt Grape Shears (1840)
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Gilt Grape Shears (1840)

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Gilt Grape Shears (1840)

By William Eaton

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

cast sterling silver gilt grape scissors has a hinged scissor action. The handles of these shears are

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1840s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique William IV Sterling Silver Grape Shears by Paul Storr
Antique William IV Sterling Silver Grape Shears by Paul Storr

Antique William IV Sterling Silver Grape Shears by Paul Storr

By Paul Storr

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

unembellished blades, with a rounded outer edge. These impressive sterling silver grape scissors are fitted to

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1830s English William IV Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Floral Grape and Vine Sterling Silver Grape Shears Scissors
Antique Floral Grape and Vine Sterling Silver Grape Shears Scissors

Antique Floral Grape and Vine Sterling Silver Grape Shears Scissors

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Antique solid sterling silver grape shears featuring a grape and vine floral design. Marked

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Early 20th Century Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of George IV Silver Grape Scissors
Pair of George IV Silver Grape Scissors

Pair of George IV Silver Grape Scissors

Located in London, GB

A pair of George IV silver grape scissors, with cast grape and vine handles, 19cms long, hallmarked

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1820s British George IV Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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English Sterling Silver GRAPE SHEARS or SCISSORS  Marked:-Sheffield 1904
English Sterling Silver GRAPE SHEARS or SCISSORS  Marked:-Sheffield 1904

English Sterling Silver GRAPE SHEARS or SCISSORS Marked:-Sheffield 1904

By William Hutton & Sons

Located in York, GB

are:- Lion - Sterling silver guarantee mark. Crown - Sheffield assay office mark. Date letter w

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Antique Victorian Cast Silver Stork Grape Scissors Joseph Willmore, 1839
Pair of Antique Victorian Cast Silver Stork Grape Scissors Joseph Willmore, 1839

Pair of Antique Victorian Cast Silver Stork Grape Scissors Joseph Willmore, 1839

By Joseph Willmore

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A pair of fine quality and unusual early Victorian cast silver grape scissors, made in the form of

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1830s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

Materials

Silver

Antique Georgian English Sewing Etui Tortoise Shell Box Case
Antique Georgian English Sewing Etui Tortoise Shell Box Case

Antique Georgian English Sewing Etui Tortoise Shell Box Case

Located in San Marcos, CA

knife and a fabulous little tape measure; a combination tweezers and ear wax spoon, sterling silver

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Scissors
Sterling Silver Scissors

Sterling Silver Scissors

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H 8 in W 2.5 in D 1 in

Sterling Silver Scissors

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Being offered is a pair of sterling silver scissors in their original presentation box. Made in

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1890s English Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early 20th Century Sterling Silver Repousse Grape Vine Scissors
Early 20th Century Sterling Silver Repousse Grape Vine Scissors

Early 20th Century Sterling Silver Repousse Grape Vine Scissors

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of sterling silver repousse scissors for cutting grape vines. The scissors is beautifully

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Early 20th Century French Rococo Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Grape Scissors/Shears - c.1830
Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Grape Scissors/Shears - c.1830

Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Grape Scissors/Shears - c.1830

Located in London, GB

We are delighted to offer this spectacular Georgian solid silver grape scissors/shears made in

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Early 19th Century Rococo Revival Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Quality Solid Silver Grape Scissors
Antique Victorian Quality Solid Silver Grape Scissors

Antique Victorian Quality Solid Silver Grape Scissors

Located in Ipswich, GB

Antique Victorian Quality Solid Silver Grape or Wick Scissors, having fantastic ornate shaped

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Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

Materials

Silver

Antique Paul Storr Georgian Silver Gilt Grape Scissors Shears, 1820
Antique Paul Storr Georgian Silver Gilt Grape Scissors Shears, 1820

Antique Paul Storr Georgian Silver Gilt Grape Scissors Shears, 1820

By Paul Storr

Located in London, GB

A pair of beautiful Antique Georgian Silver Grape Shears with the handles cast in an ornate grape

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Solid Silver Scissors/Grape Shears Cast Acanthus Design 1846
Antique Victorian Solid Silver Scissors/Grape Shears Cast Acanthus Design 1846

Antique Victorian Solid Silver Scissors/Grape Shears Cast Acanthus Design 1846

Located in London, GB

We are delighted to offer this fine quality, large & heavy Victorian solid silver grape scissors

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19th Century Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gorham Sterling Silver Grape Shears
Gorham Sterling Silver Grape Shears

Gorham Sterling Silver Grape Shears

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in San Francisco, CA

A good sterling silver grape scissors - shears by the Gorham Company decorated overall with grapes

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19th Century American Rococo Revival Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Dublin, a George III Snuffer Tray & Scissors Made in Dublin, circa 1763
Dublin, a George III Snuffer Tray & Scissors Made in Dublin, circa 1763

Dublin, a George III Snuffer Tray & Scissors Made in Dublin, circa 1763

By John Buckett, London 1

Located in London, GB

A RARE EARLY GEORGE III SNUFFER TRAY & SCISSORS. THE TRAY MADE IN DUBLIN CIRCA 1763 BY GEORGE HILL

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1760s British George III Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

Materials

Sterling Silver

George Jackson David Fullerton Sterling Silver Grape Shears/Scissors w/ Monogram
George Jackson David Fullerton Sterling Silver Grape Shears/Scissors w/ Monogram

George Jackson David Fullerton Sterling Silver Grape Shears/Scissors w/ Monogram

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Sterling silver grape shears/scissors by George Jackson and David Fullerton of London, circa 1899

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19th Century English Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of George III Snuffer Scissors & Tray, Dublin, 1794 by John Stoyte
Pair of George III Snuffer Scissors & Tray, Dublin, 1794 by John Stoyte

Pair of George III Snuffer Scissors & Tray, Dublin, 1794 by John Stoyte

By Clarence John Laughlin

Located in London, GB

excellent condition and is very well marked at each end. The Snuffer Scissors are beautifully modelled with

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1790s English George III Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

Materials

Sterling Silver

George III Snuffer Tray & Scissors Made in London in 1818 by William Eaton
George III Snuffer Tray & Scissors Made in London in 1818 by William Eaton

George III Snuffer Tray & Scissors Made in London in 1818 by William Eaton

By William Eaton

Located in London, GB

condition, very well marked, and is engraved in the centre with a contemporary Crest. The Snuffer scissors

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1810s English George III Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Scissors
Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Scissors

Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Scissors

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H 0.36 in W 6.5 in D 2.6 in

Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Scissors

By The Webster Co. 1

Located in Miami, FL

A lovely 1894-1910 Art Nouveau design pair of sterling silver shears richly decorated in grapes

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Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

Materials

Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

German Sterling Silver Shears or Scissors for Grapes, Plants, Flowers
German Sterling Silver Shears or Scissors for Grapes, Plants, Flowers

German Sterling Silver Shears or Scissors for Grapes, Plants, Flowers

Located in New York, NY

German sterling silver and steel grape shears or scissors beautifully decorated, from the Victorian

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Late 19th Century German Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

Materials

Sterling Silver, Steel

Antique English 1740 Gentleman's Etul S/S Razor Shaving Grooming Kit
Antique English 1740 Gentleman's Etul S/S Razor Shaving Grooming Kit

Antique English 1740 Gentleman's Etul S/S Razor Shaving Grooming Kit

Located in Stamford, CT

Shaving Grooming Kit. 11 pieces inside the kit. All Sterling Silver tops, Scissors, Some Razors have

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1740s Great Britain (UK) Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Victorian Chatelaine Scissors with an Owl in a Tree Cover
Sterling Silver Victorian Chatelaine Scissors with an Owl in a Tree Cover

Sterling Silver Victorian Chatelaine Scissors with an Owl in a Tree Cover

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

Sterling Silver Victorian Chatelaine Scissors With An Owl In A Tree Cover, Or could be used as a

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1890s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Extremely Rare 17th Century Charles II Sterling Silver Scissors Case c.1670-80
Extremely Rare 17th Century Charles II Sterling Silver Scissors Case c.1670-80

Extremely Rare 17th Century Charles II Sterling Silver Scissors Case c.1670-80

Located in London, GB

An extremely rare Charles II silver scissors case, the body scratch-engraved with scrolling

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1670s English Charles II Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

Materials

Sterling Silver

GORHAM Sterling Silver Grape Scissors Cast Fox Motifs on Handles
GORHAM Sterling Silver Grape Scissors Cast Fox Motifs on Handles

GORHAM Sterling Silver Grape Scissors Cast Fox Motifs on Handles

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in New York, NY

Being offered is an extraordinary pair of circa 1890 sterling silver grape scissors - shears by

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19th Century American Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chased Grape and Vine, Antique Victorian, Sterling Silver Gilt Grape Scissors
Chased Grape and Vine, Antique Victorian, Sterling Silver Gilt Grape Scissors

Chased Grape and Vine, Antique Victorian, Sterling Silver Gilt Grape Scissors

By Mappin & Webb

Located in New York, NY

Chased grape and vine, Victorian, sterling silver gilt, grape shears made by Mappin & Webb, dated

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English, Sterling Silver Grape Dish and Scissors in Original Case
Antique English, Sterling Silver Grape Dish and Scissors in Original Case

Antique English, Sterling Silver Grape Dish and Scissors in Original Case

By James Wakely & Frank Clarke Wheeler

Located in New York, NY

match. The dish and grape shears are all sterling silver with a gold wash. Fitted in original hinged

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Magnificent Georgian Solid Silver Sterling Gilt Grape Scissors Paris France 1819
Magnificent Georgian Solid Silver Sterling Gilt Grape Scissors Paris France 1819

Magnificent Georgian Solid Silver Sterling Gilt Grape Scissors Paris France 1819

Located in London, GB

A magnificent pair of solid silver gilt grape scissors Hallmarked for Paris, France 1819

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Early 19th Century French Rococo Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

Materials

Silver

Pair of 20th Century Edwardian Cased Silver Grape Scissors
Pair of 20th Century Edwardian Cased Silver Grape Scissors

Pair of 20th Century Edwardian Cased Silver Grape Scissors

Located in Umberleigh, Devon

A lovely pair of English Edwardian silver grape scissors in original blue silk and velvet lined box

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

Materials

Silver

Pair William IV Antique Silver Pierced Vine Pattern Grape Scissors
Pair William IV Antique Silver Pierced Vine Pattern Grape Scissors

Pair William IV Antique Silver Pierced Vine Pattern Grape Scissors

By Joseph Willmore

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A good pair of William IV silver Grape Scissors, the cast silver handles formed as entwined and

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19th Century English Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

Materials

Silver

Chased Grape Vine, Antique English Grape Shears, Sterling Silver Gilt
Chased Grape Vine, Antique English Grape Shears, Sterling Silver Gilt

Chased Grape Vine, Antique English Grape Shears, Sterling Silver Gilt

By Joseph Willmore

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional quality, antique English, sterling silver gilt grape scissors in the chased grape vine

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19th Century English George IV Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gorgeous Victorian Era Sterling Silver Grape Shears Scissors
Gorgeous Victorian Era Sterling Silver Grape Shears Scissors

Gorgeous Victorian Era Sterling Silver Grape Shears Scissors

Located in New York, NY

This elobarate piece of sterling silver is decorated with vine design, which is appropriate, since

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Early 20th Century British Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Tiffany Desk Set
Sterling Tiffany Desk Set

Sterling Tiffany Desk Set

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A wonderful Art Nouveau hand-hammered sterling silver pair of scissors and letter opener signed and

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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

Materials

Stainless Steel, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver, Fiddle, Tread & Shell, Grape Scissors, Hallmark:-London 1842
Sterling Silver, Fiddle, Tread & Shell, Grape Scissors, Hallmark:-London 1842

Sterling Silver, Fiddle, Tread & Shell, Grape Scissors, Hallmark:-London 1842

By Charles Rawlings & William Summers

Located in York, GB

:- Queen`s head - shows that duty has been paid to the Crown. Lion - Sterling silver guarantee mark

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Solid Silver, Boxed Grape Scissors, Hallmarke-SHEFFIELD 1897
English Solid Silver, Boxed Grape Scissors, Hallmarke-SHEFFIELD 1897

English Solid Silver, Boxed Grape Scissors, Hallmarke-SHEFFIELD 1897

By Martin, Hall & Co. Ltd.

Located in York, GB

A superb pair of grape scissors or shears in the original box. Used to cut a bunch of grapes from

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1890s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

Materials

Silver

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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

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Six-Piece English Silver Tea and Coffee Service

Located in London, GB

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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

Materials

Silver

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Antique Sterling Silver Scissors For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique sterling silver scissors available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, all antique sterling silver scissors available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of antique sterling silver scissors available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique sterling silver scissors to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Georgian and Art Nouveau antique sterling silver scissors are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made antique sterling silver scissors over the years, but those made by Charles Rawlings, Edward Hutton and Gorham Manufacturing Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Sterling Silver Scissors?

Prices for antique sterling silver scissors start at $160 and top out at $5,904 with the average selling for $978.

Finding the Right Sterling-silver for You

Dining and entertaining changed drastically when we began to set our tables with sterling silver for holiday gatherings, wedding receptions, engagement parties and, in some of today’s homes, everyday meals.

Often called the “Queen of metals,” silver has been universally adored for thousands of years. It is easy to see why it has always been sought after: It is durable, strong and beautiful. (Louis XIV had tables made entirely of silver.) Sterling silver is an alloy that is made of 92.5 percent silver — the “925” stamp that identifies sterling-silver jewelry refers to this number. The other 7.5 percent in sterling silver is typically sourced from copper.

Neoclassical-style sterling-silver goods in Europe gained popularity in the late 18th century — a taste for sterling-silver tableware as well as tea sets had taken shape — while in the United States, beginning in the 19th century, preparing the dinner table with sterling-silver flatware had become somewhat of a standard practice. Indeed, owning lots of silver goods during the Victorian era was a big deal. Back then, displaying fine silver at home was a status symbol for middle-class American families. And this domestic silver craze meant great profitability for legendary silversmith manufacturers such as Reed & Barton, Gorham Manufacturing Company and the International Silver Company, which was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898, a major hub of silver manufacturing nicknamed “Silver City.”

Today, special occasions might call for ceremonial silver designed by Tiffany & Co. or the seductive sterling-silver cutlery from remarkable Danish silversmith Georg Jensen, but there really doesn’t have to be an event on the calendar to trot out your finest tableware.

Event- and wedding-planning company maestro Tara Guérard says that some “investment pieces,” such as this widely enamored alloy, should see everyday use, and we’re inclined to agree.

“Sterling-silver flatware is a must-have that you can use every single day, even to eat cereal,” she says. “Personally, I want a sterling-silver goblet set for 12 to 20; I would use them every time I had a dinner party. Ultimately, there are no criteria for buying vintage pieces: Buy what you love, and make it work.”

Whether you’re thinking “ceremonial” or “cereal,” browse a versatile collection of vintage, new and antique sterling-silver wares on 1stDibs today.

Questions About Antique Sterling Silver Scissors
  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling silver is considered antique if it was made over 100 years ago. Many antique sterling silver items will have a mark or stamp. First, clean the item and check for marks. A “925” mark indicates a silver purity of 92.5 percent, which is the composition of sterling silver. If you don’t see a mark, work with a certified appraiser to acid test the item and determine the silver content. You’ll find expertly vetted antique sterling silver items on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Yes, some antique sterling silver is valuable. Sterling silver of any age has value as a material because it is a precious metal. Some pieces may be worth even more than the going rate for sterling due to their maker, style, type and condition. Some silversmiths whose pieces are often in demand among collectors include Tiffany & Co., Georg Jensen, Gorham Manufacturing Company and Towle. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique sterling silver wares.