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Victorian Sterling Silver Serving Tongs
By Elizabeth Eaton
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
serving tongs; an addition to our silver flatware collection.
These exceptional antique Victorian large
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Tongs
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
1800s Irish Sterling Silver Serving Tongs
By Samuel Neville
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Georgian Irish sterling silver serving tongs
Category
Early 1800s Irish Georgian Antique Silver Tongs
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Antique 18th Century American Coin Silver Sugar Tongs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of 18th Century silver sugar tongs.
In coin silver.
The arms of the tongs stylized as
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18th Century American George III Antique Silver Tongs
Materials
Silver
Vintage S. Kirk & Son. Baltimore Coin Silver Brite-Cut Sandwich Tongs
By S. Kirk & Sons, Kirk-Stieff, The Stieff Co. 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of antique silver sandwich tongs.
By Samuel Kirk & Sons.
In coin silver with brite
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Silver Tongs
Materials
Silver
Chinese Export Silver Sugar Tongs by Luen Wo, Early 20th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderful pair of Chinese export silver small sugar tongs in a bamboo pattern by Luen Wo, late
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Silver Tongs
Materials
Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Asparagus Tongs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Sterling Silver Asparagus Tongs.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Silver Tongs
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Solid Silver Sugar Tongs/Nips/Tea Tongs Naturalistic, Francis Higgings
By Francis Higgins
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this stunning example of Victorian solid silver sugar tongs/nips made by
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Tongs
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.04 in W 3.94 in D 1.97 in
Antique Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive pair of antique, Victorian era, sterling silver sugar tongs.
Nice decorative fan
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Silver Tongs
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Neoclassical Sterling Silver & Bone Tongs
Located in New York, NY
This unique and highly ornate Pair of Neoclassical Sterling Silver & Bone Tongs originates from the
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1890s American Neoclassical Antique Silver Tongs
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Silver-Plated Scissor Claw Tongs England
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Antique Sugar Ice Cube Bird Claw Tongs
silver plated bird claw scissor design
Category
Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Tongs
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs, Large
Located in NEWARK, GB
A very attractive pair of antique Georgian era sterling silver sugar tongs.
Featuring decorative
Category
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Silver Tongs
Materials
Sterling Silver
Estate William Eaton English Sterling Silver Asparagus Tongs
By William Eaton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Victorian Era, a English hand-made Sterling Silver Asparagus master serving tongs. London
Category
Early 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Silver Tongs
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Silver Set Of Six Teaspoons & Sugar Tongs
Located in Ipswich, GB
Wonderful set of six teaspoons and sugar tongs with ornate decoration in the origional fitted box
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Tongs
Materials
Silver
Antique George III Irish Sterling Silver Serving Tongs
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
tongs; an addition to our silver flatware collection
These exceptional antique George III Irish
Category
1780s Northern Irish Antique Silver Tongs
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique early Victorian sterling silver sugar tongs, Exeter
Located in NEWARK, GB
A large pair of antique Victorian era sterling silver sugar tongs.
A relatively plain design, no
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Silver Tongs
Materials
Sterling Silver
Atkin Brothers Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Asparagus Tongs
By Atkin Brothers
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
tongs; an addition to our silver flatware collection.
These exceptional antique Edwardian sterling
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Silver Tongs
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
1830-33 Coin Silver Sugar Tongs by Robert Keyworth
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Coin silver sugar tongs by Robert Keyworth, Washington, DC, 1830-33. Silver from our capitol's
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1830s American Neoclassical Antique Silver Tongs
Materials
Silver
Dutch Silver Asparagus Tongs, by Antonius Hendrikus der Kinderen, 1853
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch Silver Asparagus Tongs, by Antonius Hendrikus der Kinderen, 1853
A Dutch silver asparagus
Category
Mid-19th Century Dutch Antique Silver Tongs
Materials
Silver
H 3.35 in W 10.24 in D 1.38 in
Heavy Sterling Silver Asparagus Tongs William Hutton Sons Sheffield 1923
By William Hutton & Sons
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Superb Heavy Gauge Sterling Silver Asparagus Serving Tongs of Traditional Form, with unusual
Category
Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Antique Silver Tongs
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 9.25 in W 9.25 in D 9.25 in
Antique Atkin Brothers Sheffield England Sterling Silver Pastry Tongs #19927
By Atkin Brothers
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique sterling silver pastry tongs by Atkin Brothers of Sheffield, England, circa 1899.
No
Category
19th Century English Antique Silver Tongs
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Solid Silver Georgian Asparagus Tongs, Leveson-Gower/Sutherland Crest
By William Eley & William Fearn
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to have acquired and be able to offer this pair of solid silver Georgian asparagus
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Silver Tongs
Materials
Sterling Silver
Early Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Ornamental Sandwich Tongs No. 30
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In sterling silver.
By Georg Jensen.
In the Ornamental (no. 30) pattern.
Marked to the reverse
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Antique Silver Tongs
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
1815 Pair of Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs by Thomas Watson
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
An 1815 pair of sugar tongs, sterling silver, Newcastle, by Thomas Watson one of the city's most
Category
Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Silver Tongs
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gilt Antique Sterling Silver 'Apostle' Tea Spoons & Tongs, Sheffield, 1911
By James Dixon & Sons
Located in London, London
silver tea spoons & matching sugar tongs, feature apostle terminals and are gold plated.
Each
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1910s English Antique Silver Tongs
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 1.58 in W 10.04 in D 7.49 in
Tiffany & Co. Asparagus Tongs
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Tiffany & Co. grapevine pattern sterling silver asparagus tongs. New York, c. 1907-1947
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Silver Tongs
Materials
Sterling Silver
Exclusive Tea COFFEE SPOONS, 12pcs. Sterling Silver & Box Cake Spatula & TONGS.
Located in Wembley, GB
A Rare case set of 12 gilded inside antique valuable floral handle sterling silver Spoons. An
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1910s Swedish Art Deco Antique Silver Tongs
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
H 0.08 in W 0.99 in D 5.12 in
19th Century Estate Sterling Silver Serving English Fiddle Sugar Tongs, 1865
By Charles Boyton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of English sterling silver sugar tongs, made by Charles Boyten, London, date marked 1865
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Tongs
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Antique Continental 12 Loth Silver Sugar Tongs or Nips
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of antique Continental sugar tongs.
In 12 Loth silver.
Origin likely Austria or
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Silver Tongs
Materials
Silver
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs in Chrysanthemum Pattern from 1880
By Charles Grosjean, Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. sterling silver sugar tongs in the celebrated Chrysanthemum pattern from 1880. It
Category
1880s American Antique Silver Tongs
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
H 0.5 in W 1.1 in D 3.3 in
Exclusive Tea COFFEE SPOONS, 7 pcs. Sterling Silver & Box TEASPOONS & TONGS.
Located in Wembley, GB
Tea / Coffee Spoon Set. Cased set of 1915 6 x silver trefid teaspoons & tongs by Cooper Brothers
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1910s Swedish Art Deco Antique Silver Tongs
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
H 0.08 in W 0.99 in D 5.12 in
Set of Quality Antique Victorian Solid Silver Spoons and Sugar Tongs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Set of quality antique Victorian solid silver spoons and sugar tongs in their original leather box
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Tongs
Materials
Silver
Set of Eight Art Deco Silver Individual Asparagus Tongs Servers, circa 1920
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Set of eight 800 silver Art Deco individual asparagus tongs servers, circa 1920. Each of plain
Category
1920s Antique Silver Tongs
Materials
Silver
H 4.75 in W 2 in D 2.25 in
Antique French Silver Gilt Vermeil Teaspoon, Tongs & Strainer Set - c.1845
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this magnificent antique French silver vermeil teaspoon set made in Paris
Category
19th Century Antique Silver Tongs
Materials
Silver
Antique Breakfast Set, English, Silver, Toast Rack, Tongs, Regency, Hallmarked
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique breakfast set. An English, silver toast rack and Scottish tongs, dating to the
Category
Early 20th Century British Antique Silver Tongs
Materials
Silver
H 3.75 in W 2.17 in D 3.35 in
Exclusive Tea COFFEE SPOONS, 12pcs. Sterling Silver & Box Cake Spatula & TONGS.
Located in Wembley, GB
A Rare case set of 12 gilded inside antique valuable floral handle sterling silver Spoons. An
Category
1910s Swedish Art Deco Antique Silver Tongs
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
H 0.08 in W 0.99 in D 5.12 in
Fiddle pattern early Victorian sterling silver pair of asparagus tongs from 1838
By William Eaton
Located in London, London
Silver Asparagus Serving Tongs, are in fiddle pattern, and feature attractive pierced decoration to the
Category
1830s English Victorian Antique Silver Tongs
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 1.19 in W 9.85 in D 1.19 in
Victorian pair of sterling silver asparagus serving tongs in Kings pattern 1898
By William Hutton & Sons
Located in London, London
Sterling Silver Asparagus Tongs, are in 'Kings' pattern, and feature pierced and engraved decoration to the
Category
1890s English Victorian Antique Silver Tongs
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 1.97 in W 8.47 in D 1.38 in
Antique Imperial Russian Silver Gilt Cloisonne Enamel Sugar tongs Moscow 1890
Located in Portland, OR
Antique pair of Imperial Russian silver-gilt cloisonne sugar tongs, Moscow, circa 1890.
A very
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1890s Russian Belle Époque Antique Silver Tongs
Materials
Silver, Enamel
H 5.125 in W 1 in D 0.75 in
Two Art Nouveau Silver Plate Serving Tongs for Cake Pastry Candy, German, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of two beautiful Art Nouveau serving tongs for pastry, cake, candy or meat. These serving
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Silver Tongs
Materials
Silver Plate
H 7.25 in W 1.63 in D 2.38 in
Art Nouveau Silver Plate Sugar Tongs & Bowl with Butterfly Set, Antique 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This Art Nouveau belgian silver-plated dish is not just a functional item; it's a celebration of
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Antique Silver Tongs
Materials
Silver Plate
H 2.75 in W 5.63 in D 3.75 in
Antique S/Silver Spoon Set with Sugar Tongs by John M Banks. Birmingham, c1894.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Letter date - for 1894
Lion passant - for English Sterling Silver
Sugar tongs are similarly designed
Category
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Silver Tongs
Materials
Silver
Antique Gorham Sterling Olive Bowl and Tongs
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Litchfield, CT
refinement of the Victorian era. Complete with tongs, this rare example of a figural Gorham olive dish in the
Category
1880s American Aesthetic Movement Antique Silver Tongs
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rare set of antique sterling silver asparagus easters and serving tongs - 1899
By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
Sterling Silver Asparagus Set, comprises 12 pairs of asparagus easters, and a pair of asparagus servers
Category
1910s English Victorian Antique Silver Tongs
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 2.56 in W 11.03 in D 10.04 in
Three Art Nouveau Silver Plate Serving Tongs for Cake Pastry Meat German, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of three beautiful Art Nouveau serving tongs for pastry, cake, candy or meat. These serving
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Silver Tongs
Materials
Silver Plate
H 8.38 in W 1.88 in D 2.38 in
Two Fruit Forks and Sugar Tongs in Case, Antique Germany, c. 1900 Silver 800
Located in Nuernberg, DE
and antique design, made by a manufacturer in Leipzig Germany. Made of 800 coin silver, it will make a
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Silver Tongs
Materials
Silver
H 4.13 in W 0.5 in D 0.25 in
Art Deco Pink Glass Ice Bucket with Tongs
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Art Deco Pink Glass Ice Bucket with chrome handle and ice tongs.
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Silver Tongs
Materials
Chrome
Evald Nielsen Number 13, Sugar Tongs, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Evald Nielsen number 13, sugar tongs.
Measures 12 cm.
Stamped, 1920s, Denmark.
In perfect
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1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Silver Tongs
Pair of Serving Tongs Made in London by Francis Higgins, 1855
By Francis Higgins
Located in London, GB
A Very Unusual Pair of Serving Tongs Made in London in 1855 by Francis Higgins
The Tongs have very
Category
19th Century English William IV Antique Silver Tongs
Materials
Silver
Pair of George III Asparagus Tongs Made in London, 1784
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of George III Asparagus Tongs made in London in 1784, makers mark of HI.
The Asparagus
Category
18th Century English George III Antique Silver Tongs
Materials
Silver
Attractive Set of 12 Demitasse Spoons & Sugar Tongs .925 in Fitted Fanshaped Box
By Theodor Olsens
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
An attractive set of 12 demitasse spoons and sugar tongs in fitted fan-shaped box, by Thedeodor
Category
Early 20th Century Norwegian International Style Antique Silver Tongs
Materials
Enamel, Silver
H 1.25 in W 14.75 in D 7.5 in
Pair of Chop Tongs Made in London by George Adams, 1854
By George Adams
Located in London, GB
A Very Fine Pair of Chop Tongs Made in London in 1854 by George Adams.
The Tongs are modelled in
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19th Century British Antique Silver Tongs
Art Deco Pink Optic Diamond Glass Ice Bucket & Tongs by Fenton Glass
By Fenton Art Glass Company 1
Located in Nantucket, MA
which the metal swing handle attaches. Ice tongs included.
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Silver Tongs
Materials
Metal
A 200 Plus Set of 19 Century Imperial Russian Silver Flatware by Andrei Bragin
By Andrei Bragin
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
, a silver pierced ladle, 2 large silver serving spoons, a pair of silver tongs, a silver fish slice
Category
Mid-19th Century Russian Other Antique Silver Tongs
Materials
Silver, Vermeil
H 12 in W 12 in D 10 in
Extremely Rare Pair of Sugar Tongs Modelled as a Pair of Fire Irons
Located in London, GB
The Tongs are beautifully modelled as a pair of early fire irons engraved with early Eighteenth
Category
19th Century English Antique Silver Tongs
Victorian Sterling Silver Three Piece Tea Service
By Fenton Brothers
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
tea service is presented with an associate pair of antique Victorian sterling silver sugar tongs
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Silver Tongs
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
19th Century Silver Tea & Coffee Service Made by Joseph Angell
By Joseph Angell
Located in London, GB
retailer’s mark of “Thomas’s of Bond Street.” With later associated solid silver sugar tongs. The whole set
Category
19th Century English Renaissance Revival Antique Silver Tongs
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Silver Candlestich or Candle Holder with Tongs or Tweezers, Barcelona, 19th c
By F. Roca
Located in Madrid, ES
Silver candlestich or candle holder with tongs or tweezers. Silver. F. Roca, Barcelona, towards the
Category
19th Century Spanish Neoclassical Antique Silver Tongs
Materials
Silver
H 2.76 in W 9.26 in D 3.35 in
Antique Philadelphia Federal Coin Silver Ice Tongs
Located in New York, NY
Federal coin silver ice tongs, ca 1830. U-form with cast talon jaws. Marked “J. Peters & Co.”, for
Category
Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Silver Tongs
Materials
Silver
Rare Tiffany Japanese Sterling Silver Asparagus Tongs
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Rare Japanese sterling silver asparagus tongs. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1875. U-form
Category
Late 19th Century American Japonisme Antique Silver Tongs
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sugar Tongs
Located in Dorking, Surrey
A good pair of Georgian silver sugar tongs.
Category
1850s Great Britain (UK) Antique Silver Tongs
Materials
Silver
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Antique Silver Tongs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of antique silver tongs for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, all antique silver tongs available were constructed with great care. Antique silver tongs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique silver tongs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Art Nouveau and Georgian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Georg Jensen, Emile Puiforcat and Atkin Brothers each produced beautiful antique silver tongs that are worth considering.
How Much are Antique Silver Tongs?
Prices for antique silver tongs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique silver tongs begin at $88 and can go as high as $12,931, while the average can fetch as much as $647.
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 Tongs
- What is antique silver?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024What 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, 2023The 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.
- Is antique silver real silver?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether 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.
- What is an antique silver plate?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Silver-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, 2022Antique 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, 2024To 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.
- What is antique silver made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024What 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.
- What is antique silver plating?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Antique 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.
- What is antique sterling silver?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sterling 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.
- What does antique silver mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021Antique 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 ExpertAugust 20, 2024Whether 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, 2024Yes, 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023Whether 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, 2022Sterling 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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, 2021While antique silver plate can be worth something, it is not usually as valuable compared with contemporary pieces or similar sterling silver antiques.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024Yes, 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, 2024Yes, 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.
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Ready for a Cinderella Moment? This Glass Handbag Is a Perfect Fit
Glass slippers might be the stuff of fairytales, but glass handbags? Artist Joshua Raiffe has made them a reality, and they're far less delicate than you might imagine, but just as dreamy.
With Dansk, Jens Quistgaard Delivered Danish Simplicity to American Tables
When a visionary Copenhagen designer teamed up with an enterprising Long Island couple, Scandi-style magic landed in kitchens and dining rooms across the United States.
Hostess Extraordinaire Aerin Lauder Shares Entertaining Tips and Auction Picks
The arbiter of good taste, who has curated a collection for 1stDibs Auctions, invites 1stDibs inside her family’s Hamptons barn for a firsthand look at her welcoming style.
Handmade with Lab-Grade Glass, This Decanter Holds Your Favorite Cocktail Concoctions
Artist Simone Crestani conjures the fascination you remember from Chemistry 101.