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Russian Imperial-Era Fabergé Silver Flatware Set Service 21 Pieces Moscow 1900's
By Fabergé
Located in Firenze, IT
silver to meet the huge demand from rich Muscovite merchant classes and the bourgeoisie. Like Tiffany’s
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1910s Russian Art Nouveau Antique Antiques Silver Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

Van Dyke By International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service, S Mono
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
. Exquisite! 100% Satisfaction guaranteed! We buy silver. Please inquire.
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Early 20th Century Antique Antiques Silver Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Silver Plate Drinks Tray, Circa 1920's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Silver Plate Drinks Tray, Circa 1920's.
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Early 20th Century English Antique Antiques Silver Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique English Barker Brothers Silver Plate Domed Warm Serving Chafing Dish 15"
By Barker Brothers Silver Ltd.
Located in Dayton, OH
Barker Ellis Silver Company, was established in 1801. The business is listed as Barker Brothers in the
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19th Century Queen Anne Antique Antiques Silver Pieces

Materials

Metal

Mazarin by Dominick & Haff Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service, 119 Pieces
By Dominick and Haff Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Mazarin by Dominick & Haff. Superb sterling silver flatware set in the pattern Mazarin by
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1890s Antique Antiques Silver Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Cheshire S.P.C. 846 Silver Plated Covered Vegetable Serving Dish
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Cheshire S.P.C. 846 silver plated covered vegetable serving dish. Item features a covered
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Early 20th Century Regency Antique Antiques Silver Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco 20's Apollo Studio Line Skyscraper Silver Plate Creamer by Louis W Rice
By Louis W. Rice
Located in San Diego, CA
Very hard to find Art Deco Apollo Studio Line "Skyscraper" silver plate creamer made by Bernard
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Early 20th Century North American Antique Antiques Silver Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Sterling Silver S. Kirk & Sons, Cutlery Set, 6 Pieces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing hard to find set of Kirk Sterling is in fine as found condition. Great addition to a set of Kirk flatware. Measurement's are taken from left to right as in the first ph...
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Early 20th Century American Baroque Antique Antiques Silver Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Shiebler Sterling Silver Connecticut Nutmeg Demitasse Spoon with Monogram
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver Nutmeg demitasse spoon by George W Shiebler. Engraving on the back of the handle
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19th Century Antique Antiques Silver Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Sterling Silver 925 Filigree Cup/Goblet
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a silver 925 filigree cup/goblet. It is entirely decorated with very well done filigree
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Antiques Silver Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

George W Shiebler Sterling Silver No 1 Pattern Shell Bowl Sugar Spoon
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver sugar spoon with shell bowl in the No 1 pattern, by George W Shiebler. George
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19th Century Antique Antiques Silver Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Dutch Monkey/Cream/Caddy Spoon Samuel Boyce Landeck London Impor
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Dutch sterling silver spoon imported to London, England, circa 1895. Beautiful repousse design
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19th Century English Antique Antiques Silver Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Presentation Spades
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Edwardian English sterling silver presentation
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Antiques Silver Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Gilt Sterling Silver Drum Shaped Napkin Ring and Case
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An extraordinarily fine and rare antique American napkin ring. In sterling silver. In the form of
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Antiques Silver Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 12 David Andersen Gilt Sterling Silver & Blue Enamel Demitasse Spoons
By David Andersen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 12 demitasse and coffee spoons. By the David Andersen silver company of Oslo, Norway
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Early 20th Century Danish Russian Empire Antique Antiques Silver Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Victorian Mead & Robbins Silver Plated Floral Repousse Teapot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Mead & Robbins Silver Plated Floral Repousse Teapot. item features he original
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Antiques Silver Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

1810s Antique Sterling Silver Quart Tankard by Dorothy Langlands
By Dorothy Langlands
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian Newcastle sterling silver quart tankard made
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1810s English George IV Antique Antiques Silver Pieces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique English Victorian Silver Plate On Copper 9.5” Round Serving Plate Warmer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Victorian Silver Plate On Copper 9.5” Round Serving Plate Warmer. Item features
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Antiques Silver Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Lexington Silver Plated Edwardian Oval Small Serving Platter Lid Dome
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Lexington Silver Plated Edwardian Small Oval Serving Platter Lid Dome. Circa Early to Mid
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Antiques Silver Pieces

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Silver Plate

A.B. Savory & Sons Sheffield England Regency Greek Key Silver Plated Dome Cover
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A.B. Savory & Sons Sheffield England Regency Greek Key Silver Plated Dome Cover. Item features an
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Early 1900s Regency Antique Antiques Silver Pieces

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Silver Plate

Antique Reed & Barton Silver Plated Victorian Tilting Tea Coffee Pot on Stand
By Reed and Barton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Reed & Barton Silver Plated Victorian Tilting Tea Coffee Pot on Stand. Item features has a
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Antiques Silver Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Silver Tray from the 19th Century
Located in BILBAO, ES
Antique silver tray from the 19th century. The tray simulates an oak leaf. PRADERA is a second
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Late 19th Century French Romantic Antique Antiques Silver Pieces

Materials

Silver

  • Antique Silver Tray from the 19th Century
  • Antique Silver Tray from the 19th Century
  • Antique Silver Tray from the 19th Century
  • Antique Silver Tray from the 19th Century
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H 9.85 in W 6.7 in D 0.2 in
Georg Jensen Silver Sauce or Gravy Spoon, Model Pyramid, 1933-1944
By Georg Jensen
Located in Delft, NL
Georg Jensen Silver sauce or gravy spoon, model Pyramid, 1933-1944 A sauce or gravy spoon. The
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Early 20th Century Danish Antique Antiques Silver Pieces

Materials

Silver

Antique Victorian 1851 Sterling Silver Wine Jug and Charger Plate Set
By Joseph Angell II
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver jug and charger plate
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1850s British Victorian Antique Antiques Silver Pieces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

19th Century English Silver Plated Napkin Holders, Sheffield, c.1880
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Victorian stunning set of six silver plated napkin holders and butt markers
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19th Century British Antique Antiques Silver Pieces

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Silver Plate

English Monumental Polished Steel & Bone Carving Set, Hallmarks S.H, Circa 1835
By Samuel Harwood
Located in Hollywood, SC
unum motto. Stamped with Hallmarks in Silver S.H. Samuel Harwood, Early 19th century. Dimensions are
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1830s English William IV Antique Antiques Silver Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver, Steel

Art Noveau Silver Plated Oval Serving Tray by Singleton, Benda & Co Ltd
Located in Redding, CT
Art Noveau silver plated oval serving tray by Singleton, Benda & Co Ltd. Early 1900-1910. Stamped
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Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Antique Antiques Silver Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Mappin and Webb Silver Plate Grape Shears and Stand
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Silver plated Mappin and Webb Princes's plate stand with grape scissor holder on a four footed
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Late 19th Century English Antique Antiques Silver Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate, Sheffield Plate

1930's Art Deco Chrome Round Tray
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful Art Deco round tray made of chromed metal and milk glass.
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Antique Antiques Silver Pieces

Materials

Chrome

Rare Oval 1820's Wedgewood Creamwear Reticulated Dish
By Wedgewood
Located in New York, NY
Rare form antique, early 19th c. English creamware dish by Wedgwood. With a pierced and reticulated border and a central relief reserve showing a classical scene of an angel driving ...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Antiques Silver Pieces

Materials

Porcelain, Pottery

Gothic by Vanderslice Sterling Silver Flatware Set 43 pieces California
By W. K. Vanderslice & Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
circa 1860's California Silver Flatware set - 43 pieces. This set includes: 12 Knives, mother of pearl
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19th Century Antique Antiques Silver Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Rosewood & Mother Of Pearl Inlaid Peacocks Narrow Serving Tray 1920's
Located in Norwich, GB
Beautiful, long antique rosewood narrow handled serving tray, inlaid in wood and mother of pearl, depicting peacocks with trees either side. Circa 1920. The tray shows superb fig...
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Early 20th Century Anglo-Indian Antique Antiques Silver Pieces

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

Vintage J.S. Ivins Son Inc. Malted Milk Biscuits Round Glass Lid Tin Container
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage J.S. Ivins Son Inc. Malted Milk Biscuits Round Glass Lid Tin Container. Circa Early to Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 5.75" H x 12.5" Diameter.
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Early 20th Century American Classical Antique Antiques Silver Pieces

Materials

Metal

Antique English Lazy Susan Made of Solid Mahogany c1800's, Beautifully Restored
Located in Chicago, IL
Where, when, and by whom did the Lazy Susan originate? The explanation for the term Lazy Susan may have been lost to history and according to folklore, it was an American invention b...
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1880s English Antique Antiques Silver Pieces

Materials

Mahogany

1820's English Sterling Silver Coasters
By John & Thomas Settle
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique George IV English sterling silver coasters; an
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1820s British Antique Antiques Silver Pieces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Arthur Stone Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 95 Pieces Handmade Wickstrom
By Arthur Stone
Located in Big Bend, WI
Arthur Stone handmade sterling silver flatware set, 95 pieces. These pieces bear the "W" stamp for the
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Early 20th Century Antique Antiques Silver Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lillemor by Marthinsen Sterling Silver Flatware Service Dinner Set of 69 Pieces
By Thorvald Marthinsen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Lillemor by Marthinsen sterling silver dinner size flatware set of 69 pieces. This set includes
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Early 20th Century Antique Antiques Silver Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Repousse by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 49 Pcs Dinner Size
By S. Kirk & Sons
Located in Big Bend, WI
sterling silver flatware set of 49 pieces. This set includes: 12 dinner knives, 9 3/4". 12 dinner forks, 7
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Early 19th Century Antique Antiques Silver Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gorham Narragansett Salt Spoon
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Riverdale, NY
Gorham Narragansett Salt Spoon from the late 19th Century in the Aesthetic taste. Applied Crab motif with barnacle decorated spoon. Marked Sterling with a series of #'s. Late 19th Ce...
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1880s American Victorian Antique Antiques Silver Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

  • Gorham Narragansett Salt Spoon
  • Gorham Narragansett Salt Spoon
  • Gorham Narragansett Salt Spoon
  • Gorham Narragansett Salt Spoon
H 5.25 in W 1 in D 0.5 in
Late 19th Century Whiting Sterling Olive Fork
By Frank M. Whiting & Company
Located in Riverdale, NY
Late 19th century whiting sterling olive fork in the Aesthetic/Japanese taste. Extremely attractive pattern of graduated and dotted lobes taper upwards along the handle. Gilt vermeil...
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1870s American Aesthetic Movement Antique Antiques Silver Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Late 19th Century Treen Gallery Tray
Located in High Point, NC
Late 19th century oak gallery tray from England. The gallery is prominent and is silver plated
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Antiques Silver Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

  • Late 19th Century Treen Gallery Tray
  • Late 19th Century Treen Gallery Tray
  • Late 19th Century Treen Gallery Tray
  • Late 19th Century Treen Gallery Tray
H 3 in W 29.88 in D 18.5 in
Engraved Chinese Brass Tray circa 1920
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
This antique brass tray was made in China in approximately around the 1920's. The tray is made from solid brass with a raised scalloped pie crust edge. The surface of the tray is dec...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Export Antique Antiques Silver Pieces

Materials

Brass

Very Early California Sterling Silver Flatware Set c1870's Race Horse Equestrian
Located in Big Bend, WI
Equestrian motif silver flatware set - 48 pieces. This early service includes: 8 knives, mother of
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19th Century Antique Antiques Silver Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of Twelve French Majolica Asparagus Plates, Late 19th C., Relief Decor
By Sarreguemines
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set Of Twelve French Majolica Barbotine Asparagus Plates, Late 19th C., With Relief Decoration, no mark, but attributed to Sarreguemines, H.- 1/2 In., Dia.- 9 3/4 in. Beautiful oliv...
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Antiques Silver Pieces

Materials

Pottery

WMF Globe-Shaped Cut Crystal Punchbowl On Stand
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is an unusually shaped crystal globular punchbowl with a clean "Arts and Crafts" style fitted stand that contrasts nicely with the more ornate "hobstar and fan" cut bowl. The st...
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Early 20th Century German Antique Antiques Silver Pieces

Materials

Crystal

Lobmeyr Hand Blown Crystal Punchbowl, Goblets & Ladle W/ Raised Gold
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is a rare Lobmeyr complete punch set comprised of a hand-blown lidded and footed punchbowl with 12 matching punch cups. This exquisite example has optic rib internal decoration ...
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19th Century Austrian Rococo Antique Antiques Silver Pieces

Materials

Crystal

Springfield by Unger Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 156 Pc Dinner "S" Mono
By Unger Brothers
Located in Big Bend, WI
pieces. Matching "S" monogram on all pieces. 12 dinner size knives (silver plate blunt blades) 9 3/4
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Early 20th Century Antique Antiques Silver Pieces

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Sterling Silver

209 Serving Pieces from United States Lines
Located in Bridgeport, CT
transatlantic shipping company) including stoneware, flatware, glasses and soldered silver serving pieces; 209
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Early 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Antique Antiques Silver Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Stunning quality antique victorian tureen by Ridgways
Located in Ipswich, GB
Stunning quality antique victorian tureen by Ridgways R.S.R, having a stunning quality blue and white tureen by Ridgways fantastically decorated with flowers, birds, nests and trees,...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Antiques Silver Pieces

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Ceramic

  • Stunning quality antique victorian tureen by Ridgways
  • Stunning quality antique victorian tureen by Ridgways
  • Stunning quality antique victorian tureen by Ridgways
  • Stunning quality antique victorian tureen by Ridgways
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H 7.09 in W 13.39 in D 8.27 in
Hennegan, Bates Co. Sterling Silver Schofield Hand Chased Rose Salad Forks S/6
By Hennegan Bates & Co. 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, HR. The six pieces weigh five ounces total or 4.55729 Troy Ounces. Excellent, lightly polished
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Late 19th Century American Belle Époque Antique Antiques Silver Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Full Side Tea and Coffe Service, Art Nouveau, Jugendstil, Liberty, 1910, WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
polished to a matt finish with pumice. I/0 = Normal thickness of gilding or silver-plating, i.e. one gram
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1910s German Art Nouveau Antique Antiques Silver Pieces

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Metal

Luncheon and Dinner Cruet, Art Nouveau, Jugendstil, Liberty, 1900
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
: Germany Materials: silver plated Several of the WMF objects can be seen in museums We have specialized
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Antiques Silver Pieces

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Metal

Salt and Pepper Cellars with Spoon, Art Nouveau, Jugendstil, Liberty, 1900
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Materials: silver plated Several of the WMF objects can be seen in museums We have specialized in the sale
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Antiques Silver Pieces

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Metal

Dolores by Shreve Sterling Silver Flatware Service Dinner Set 37 Pcs S Monogram
By Shreve & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dolores by Shreve sterling silver Dinner size flatware set - 37 pieces. Great starter set! This
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Early 20th Century Antique Antiques Silver Pieces

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Sterling Silver

4 Antique Sterling Souvenir Spoons Gorham Lunt Mechanics Missouri Columbia
By Watson Silver, Lunt Silver, Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Manufacturing Company is one of America’s largest manufacturers of silver-plate and sterling pieces, along with
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Antiques Silver Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

12 Pink Coalport Dessert Service
Located in London, GB
A Coalport set of 12 absolutely gorgeous pink dessert plates all hand painted pieces attributed to
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Antiques Silver Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

Very Fine Pewter Ecuelle or Lidded Porringer, 18th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Very fine Pewter Ecuelle or lidded porringer, 18th century, continental, possibly swiss or north eastern France. Profusely decorated lid with stylized fruits and flowers, scroll shap...
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Late 18th Century Swiss International Style Antique Antiques Silver Pieces

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Pewter

Tulipan by Frank Smith Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 72 Pcs S Mono
By Frank Smith Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Outstanding Tulipan by Frank Smith sterling silver flatware set, 72 pieces. This set includes: 12
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Early 20th Century Antique Antiques Silver Pieces

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Sterling Silver

Alvin Sterling Orange Blossom Part Dinner Service
By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Alvin sterling silver Art Nouveau part dinner service, each piece stamped for Alvin with "sterling
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19th Century Other Antique Antiques Silver Pieces

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Sterling Silver

Swedish Modern Wilhelm Kage Argenta Snake Vase, 1930's
By Wilhelm Kage
Located in Brussels, BE
The Argenta collection, now emblematic with its green glaze and silver decorations, is one of
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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Antiques Silver Pieces

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Silver

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Antiques Silver Pieces For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antiques silver pieces available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antiques silver pieces was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and sterling silver. We have 765 antique and vintage antiques silver pieces in-stock, while there are 8 modern editions to choose from as well. Antiques silver pieces have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Antiques silver pieces are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Georgian and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many antiques silver pieces are appealing in their simplicity, but Tiffany & Co., Paul Storr and Haviland & Co. produced popular antiques silver pieces that are worth a look.

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The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $861, while they’re typically $49 on the low end and $80,947 highest priced.
Questions About Antiques Silver Pieces
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The pieces in a silver tea set vary. Most sets include at least four pieces: a spirit burner, a teapot, a cream pitcher and a sugar bowl. Some sets also contain a matching coffee pot or a small serving spoon for the sugar bowl. Find a range of antique and vintage silver tea sets 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 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 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 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 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.