Tulip by A. Michelsen Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 96 pieces Modern
By Anton Michelsen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Stunning Scandinavian Modern Tulip by A. Michelsen sterling silver Flatware set with modern elongated handles, 96 pieces. This set includes: 12 Knives, 8 1/2" 12 Forks, 7 1/2" 12 Sa...
Sterling Silver
Tulip by a. Michelsen Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 48 Pieces Modern
By Anton Michelsen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Stunning Scandinavian Modern Tulip by A. Michelsen sterling silver Flatware set with modern elongated handles, 48 pieces. This set includes: 8 Knives, 8 1/2" 8 Forks, 7 1/2" 8 S...
Sterling Silver
Classic by Michelsen Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 53 Pcs Modern Dinner
By Anton Michelsen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Scandinavian modern "Classic" by Michelsen sterling silver flatware set, 53 pieces.
Sterling Silver
Anton Michelsen Sterling Margaret Cup, Blue Enamel, Denmark, 1961
By Anton Michelsen
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Sterling silver “Margaret” cup by Anton Michelsen, Copenhagen, 1961.
Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Holberg by A. Dragsted Danish Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Rare 59 pcs
By A. Dragsted
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dragsted Danish sterling silver Flatware set, 59 pieces. This set includes: 8 Dinner Knives, 6 measure 9 1/2", 2 measure 8 7/8" 8 Dinner Forks, 7 3/4" 8 Salad Forks, 6 7/8" 8 Teaspo...
Sterling Silver
Stromlinie by A. Dragsted Danish Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Rare 72 Pcs
By A. Dragsted
Located in Big Bend, WI
Rare Scandinavian "Stromlinie" by A. Dragsted Danish sterling silver flatware set of 72 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 8 1/2", 12 forks, 7 1/4", 12 salad forks, 6 5/8", 1...
Sterling Silver
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H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Rosenborg by A. Michelsen Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Dinner Size 77 Pc
By Anton Michelsen
Located in Big Bend, WI
RARE Rosenborg by A. Michelsen Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Dinner Size, 77 pieces. This beautiful set includes: 12 Dinner Knives, 9 1/4", 12 Dinner Forks, 7 7/8", 12 Salad/F...
Sterling Silver
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H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Arne Jacobsen by Michelsen Sterling Silver Flatware Set Mid-Century Modern 48 Pc
By Anton Michelsen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Arne Jacobsen by Michelsen Mid-Century Modern sterling silver flatware set, 48 pieces. This set includes: Eight dinner knives, 9". Eight dinner forks, 8 1/8". Eight salad forks,...
Sterling Silver
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H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Saphir by A. Michelsen Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 60 Pcs, Modern
By Anton Michelsen
Located in Big Bend, WI
These magnificent, intricately handcrafted utensils show off the exceptional skill of the legendary Michelsen Copenhagen silversmiths. Rare saphir by A. Michelsen Danish-Moder...
Sterling Silver
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H 3.25 in W 12.75 in
Set of 2 Eigel Jensen for A Michelen Denmark Sterling Silver Candleholders 20608
By Anton Michelsen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 2 sterling silver candlestick holders designed by Eigel Jensen for Anton Michelsen of Copenhagen, Denmark. Two beautiful Mid-Century design 6 post candelabras, circa 1954 and...
Sterling Silver
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H 0.01 in W 0.01 in D 0.01 in
Vintage Danish Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Six Persons, Design Style
By Anton Michelsen
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The pieces of this exceptional vintage sterling silver flatware service for six persons has been crafted in the Design style.
Silver, Sterling Silver
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H 5 in D 4.25 in L 6.5 in
Set of Anton Michelsen Danish Modern Sterling Silver Diminutive Candelabra
By Anton Michelsen
Located in Addison, TX
Set of Anton Michelsen Danish Modern Sterling Silver Diminutive Candelabra is stamped "A. Michelsen Copenhagen and sterling Denmark". The weight is 12.9 Troy ozs.
Silver
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H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Classic by Michelsen Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 48 Pcs Modern Dinner
By Anton Michelsen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb Dinner Size Scandinavian Modern Classic by A. Michelsen sterling silver Flatware set, 48 pieces.
Sterling Silver
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H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Classic by Michelsen Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 82 Pcs Modern Dinner
By Anton Michelsen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Large dinner and luncheon Scandinavian Modern Classic by Michelsen sterling silver flatware set, 82 pieces.
Sterling Silver
Vintage Cartier Prelude Silver Weighted Candlestick
By Anton Michelsen
Located in Addison, TX
Set of Vintage Cartier Prelude Sterling Silver Candlestick is stamped "STERLING Prelude weighted reinforced N213 Cartier". The weight is 897 grams for both.
Silver
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H 6.38 in W 0.94 in D 0.63 in
1934 Holy Night Anton Michelsen Sterling Silver and Enamel Christmas Fork
By Anton Michelsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Danish sterling silver and enamel Christmas fork from Anton Michelsen of Copenhagen, Denmark.
Sterling Silver
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H 6.25 in W 1.13 in D 0.63 in
1971 Anton Michelsen Gilded Silver and Enamel Christmas Fork by Else Alfelt
By Anton Michelsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Danish gilded sterling silver and enamel Christmas fork from Anton Michelsen of Copenhagen, Denmark.
Silver, Sterling Silver
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H 6.25 in W 1.38 in D 0.75 in
1968 Anton Michelsen Silver and Enamel Christmas Spoon by Henry Heerup
By Anton Michelsen, Henry Heerup
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Danish sterling silver and enamel Christmas spoon from Anton Michelsen of Copenhagen, Denmark.
Sterling Silver
1972 Bjorn Wiinblad for Anton Michelsen Silver and Enamel Christmas Spoon
By Anton Michelsen, Bjørn Wiinblad
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Danish sterling silver and enamel Christmas spoon from Anton Michelsen of Copenhagen, Denmark.
Sterling Silver, Silver
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H 6.25 in W 1.38 in D 0.63 in
Anton Michelsen Gilded Silver and Enamel 1972 Christmas Fork by Bjorn Wiinblad
By Anton Michelsen, Bjørn Wiinblad
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Danish gilded sterling silver and enamel Christmas fork from Anton Michelsen of Copenhagen, Denmark.
Silver, Sterling Silver
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H 8 in W 0.04 in D 0.04 in
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Dessert Flatware Set for 6 Anton Michelsen in Box
By Royal Copenhagen, Anton Michelsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica dessert flatware set for six persons Anton Michelsen gilded silver in Presentation Box. Knives measures 20.3 cm and forks 18.7 cm. The handles are made...
Sterling Silver
Anton Michelsen Sterling Silver Flatware Saphir Set of 67 Pieces
By Anton Michelsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Anton Michelsen sterling silver flatware saphir of 67 pieces designed by Ole Hagen.
Sterling Silver
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H 6.25 in W 1.38 in D 0.88 in
Anton Michelsen Sterling Silver and Enamel 1934 Holy Night Christmas Spoon
By Anton Michelsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Danish sterling silver and enamel Christmas spoon from Anton Michelsen of Copenhagen, Denmark.
Sterling Silver
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H 8.5 in W 1.5 in D 0.13 in
Five-Pc Service for 12 A. Michelsen Nils Sterling Silver Flatware Set in Tulip
By Anton Michelsen
Located in Pasadena, CA
A rare and stunning modernistic five-piece sterling silver flatware service for 12 by Anton Michelsen and H. Nils in the timeless tulip pattern, circa 1940. Five-piece place setting ...
Sterling Silver
$5,960 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Crystal by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 54 Pcs Modern
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Mid-Century Modern Crystal by International sterling silver flatware set of 54 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 9 1/4". 12 forks, 7 1/2". 12 salad forks, 7". 12 teaspoons, 6 1/...
Sterling Silver
$16,500 / set
H 8.63 in W 1 in D 0.3 in
75 Pc. Georg Jensen Caravel Sterling Silver Flatware Dinner Service for 12
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine 75-piece Georg Jensen sterling silver flatware set. Designed by Henning Koppel. In the Caravel pattern. Set comprises: 12 Dinner Forks (7 3/8") 12 Salad Forks...
Sterling Silver
$4,430 / set
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Vision by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 24 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Vision by international sterling silver flatware set, 24 pieces. This set includes: 6 knives, 8 1/2", 6 forks, 7 3/8", 6 salad forks, 6 1/4", 6 teaspoons, 6 1/4" Excellent conditi...
Sterling Silver
Mid-Century German Cobalt and Gilt Decorated Porcelain Compote
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid-century German cobalt and gilt decorated porcelain compote. Measures 13" in diameter and 4.5" tall. Great condition.
Gold, Gold Leaf
$304Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.8 in W 5.12 in D 4.65 in
Late 19th Century Blue Opaline Sheffield Silver Sugar Bowl
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
English Sugar or Candy Bowl in Silver-Plate and Blue Opaline Glass, circa 1880-1900. The Sheffield Silver base has an amazing pearl string handle.
Silver Plate
$9,884 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Tjorn by Dansk Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 50 Pieces Mid-Century Mod
By Dansk
Located in Big Bend, WI
The innovative and highly desirable flatware pattern "Tjorn" by Dansk was designed by Danish artist and designer Jens Quistgaard in 1959. It features striking Scandinavian modern des...
Sterling Silver
$12,904 / set
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Savoy by Frigast Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 82 Pieces, Danish
By Frigast
Located in Big Bend, WI
12 knives 8 1/2", 12 Forks 7 3/4", 12 salad/fish forks 6 7/8", 12 teaspoons 6 1/8", 12 place soup spoons 7 3/8", 12 demitasse spoons 4 3/8", one gravy ladle 7", one serving spoon...
Sterling Silver
$340Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.19 in Dm 2.17 in
English EPBM Sheffield Silver Salt Cellar with Blue Glass Insert
By James Dixon & Sons
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An English, Sheffield silver made salt cellar with cobalt blue removable glass insert. Marked on the edge JD&S (James Dixon & Son grounded 1806 as Dixon & Smith c.) and EPBM (Electro...
Silver Plate
Blue Mini Vintage Vase, 20th Century, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Produced in 1960s. Pressed glass in perfect condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box. The picture reflects the color in which it presents live. No...
Glass
Beautiful Italian Handcrafted Chalice, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Italian handcrafted Chalice, 1970s.
Murano Glass
Swedish Modern Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Ceramic Blue Chamotte Vase
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Uccle, BE
Creation by Gunnar Nylund (1914–1997) during his tenure as artistic director of Rörstrand from 1932 through the 1950s. The vase has a glossy white glaze over a rough rustic body crea...
Stoneware
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Ceramic Vase on Sterling Silver Base, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
'Rimini blu' glazed ceramic vase on sterling silver pedestal. Designed by Aldo Londi for by Bitossi. Italy, 1960s. This eye-catching vase is made of blue glazed ceramic with engrave...
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Ice Bucket in Blue Glass W/ Aluminum Base & Tongs signed Kensington
By Kensington Ware
Located in New York, NY
This strikingly elegant Art Deco ice bucket, crafted in blue glass with an aluminum base and accompanying tongs, is a quintessential example of American design from the 1930s. Signed...
Glass
Vintage Blue Italian Handcrafted Chalice, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful and rare Italian Handcrafted Chalice in blue blown murano glass made In Italy, 1970s.
Murano Glass
$21,950 / set
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Clinton by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 120 Pcs Dinner
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Clinton by Tiffany & Co. Sterling silver dinner and luncheon size flatware set, 120 pieces. This set includes: 12 dinner size knives, 10 1/4", 12 dinner size forks, 7 1/2", 12 re...
Sterling Silver
Vintage Blue Italian Handcrafted Chalice, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian handcrafted Chalice in blown Murano Glass made In Italy, 1970s.
Murano Glass
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.