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International Silver Company Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Childs Bowl & Stand
By International Silver
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
alphabet by the International Silver Company and dating from the early 20th century. The International
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Dating Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver Water Pitcher with Japanese Flower Etching
By Orf Silver
Located in Asheville, NC
This elegant example of Aesthetic Movement silver was manufactured by ORF Silver Company. This
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19th Century American Dating Antique Silver

Kenilworth by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 200 Pieces Huge
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Massive Kenilworth by International Sterling silver flatware set - 200 pieces including:  12
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1880s Dating Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Silver Heart Centerpiece
By Walker & Hall
Located in Palermo, IT
Analysis Office and the date on which the quality of the silver piece was verified. Thanks to the "date
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1920s English Edwardian Dating Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Silver Heart Centerpiece
English Silver Heart Centerpiece
H 3.94 in W 9.45 in D 11.82 in
Antique Napkin Ring, English Sterling Silver, Table Decor, Hallmarked, Date 1922
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique napkin ring. An English, Sterling silver table decoration, hallmarked in
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Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dating Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set for 12 One Date & Maker Antique Bead Pattern Silver Cutlery
By George Adams
Located in London, GB
Fine, hand-forged Victorian silver cutlery set in the Bead pattern with all pieces made by one of
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19th Century English Victorian Dating Antique Silver

Materials

Silver

Silver Mounted Claret Jug Birmingham 1876
By Barker Brothers Silver Ltd.
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Sterling silver and glass claret jug Date : Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1876 for Barker
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1870s British Victorian Dating Antique Silver

Materials

Cut Glass

Sterling Silver Three Piece Teaset, Hallmarked:-Chester 1926 & Birmingham:-1927
By Barker Brothers Silver Ltd.
Located in York, GB
Sterling Silver THREE PIECE TEASET - TEAPOT, SUGAR & CREAM All three pieces are by Barker Brothers
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1920s English Dating Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Small Dutch Silver Octagonal Bowl, 1918
Located in St. Catharines, ON
silver, with date letter I for 1918, maker's mark and another punch with letter M. The spoon stamped
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1910s Dutch Dating Antique Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Small Dutch Silver Octagonal Bowl, 1918
Small Dutch Silver Octagonal Bowl, 1918
H 2 in W 2.13 in L 2.13 in
Antique English Sterling Silver Pap Boat
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique sterling silver pap boat from London, England, circa 1803. No monogram Pap boats are a
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Early 19th Century Dating Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Dominick & Haff Charles II Pattern Sterling Silver Beaded Cocktail Forks, set/6
By Dominick and Haff Silver
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of six sterling silver cocktail forks in the Charles II pattern, from Dominick and Haff
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1890s American International Style Dating Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair Of Art Nouveau Carafes With Silver Mount by Barker Brothers Birmingham 1901
By Barker Brothers Silver Ltd.
Located in Vienna, AT
- city mark of Birmingham Lion - 'Lion passant' England, Sterling Silver 925 'b' - date letter 1901-1902
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Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Dating Antique Silver

Materials

Silver

Elegant Silver 925 Wine Cooler, by Barker Brothers, Chester, England, 1910-1911
By Barker Brothers Silver Ltd.
Located in Vienna, AT
Lion - 'Lion passant' England, Sterling Silver 925 'K' - date letter 1910-1911 Bibliography: Ian
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1910s English Art Nouveau Dating Antique Silver

Materials

Silver

Judaica by Gorham Sterling Silver Challah Set 2pc Fitted Box #20 Date 1872 #6046
By Gorham
Located in Big Bend, WI
Judaica by Gorham Outstanding Judaica Gorham sterling silver two-piece set featuring a plate and
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Late 19th Century American Dating Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Antique Barker-Ellis Silver Plated Convertible Candelabras/Candlesticks
By Barker Ellis Silver Co.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Silver company of England and date to approximately 1920 and done in a Victorian style. The candelabras
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Dating Antique Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Hand Wrought Sterling Silver Bowl with Serving Spoon by Lebolt & Co
Located in Brisbane, QLD
Lebolt and Company. The two pieces are hand wrought from sterling silver with the bowl sitting atop of
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Dating Antique Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian English Sterling Silver Footed Bowl by George Aldwinckle
By George Aldwinckle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
of God"). Simply a wonderful piece of finely crafted English sterling silver! Date: 1888 Overall
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1880s British Victorian Dating Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique German Rococo Revival Silver Dresser / Snuff Box by Gebrüder Dingeldein
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique German gilt solid silver hinged dresser or snuff box. With a shaped body
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Early 20th Century German Dating Antique Silver

Materials

Silver

Paula Wyman Art & Crafts Hand-Hammered Sterling Silver Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Simply a wonderful piece of American Arts & Crafts silver! Date: Early 20th Century Overall Condition
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Dating Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Circa 1939 Pair of Sterling Gravy Ladles
By International Silver
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage pair of sterling silver gravy ladles, Prelude pattern by International. 1939 pattern
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Early 20th Century American Dating Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique S Kirk & Son Footed Coin Silver Shell Form Bowl or Spooner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
has repoussé and stippled decoration. Simply a great piece of early American coin silver! Date: 19th
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19th Century American Victorian Dating Antique Silver

Materials

Silver

Pair of Antique Reticulated Sterling Silver Bowls with Sevres Porcelain Plaques
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of associated reticulated .935 sterling silver bowls. Each with a round Sevres-type
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Dating Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique S Kirk & Son Footed Coin Silver Shell Form Bowl or Spooner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
early American coin silver! Date: 19th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured
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19th Century American Victorian Dating Antique Silver

Materials

Silver

Solid Silver Hall Marked Brandy or Hip Flask and Cup Date 1888
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A solid silver hallmarked pocket or hip flask and cup date 1888 A lovely piece the flask has a
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Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Dating Antique Silver

Materials

Silver

Pair of Antique Barker-Ellis Silver Plated Condiment Servers with Cobalt Liners
By Barker Ellis Silver Co.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
England and date to approximately 1920 and done in a Victorian style. The servers are composed of silver
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Dating Antique Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Russian Parcel-Gilt Silver Elizabeth I Covered Cup by Serebrianikov circa 1750
Located in St. Catharines, ON
mid 18th century silver charka or drinking cup was made Grigorii Serebrianikov in the ancient capital
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Mid-18th Century Russian Russian Empire Dating Antique Silver

Materials

Silver

Lovely Asprey & Co Ltd London Sterling Silver Fully Hallmarked 1914 London Bowl
By Asprey International Limited
Located in GB
serial number, then the sideways facing Lion for Sterling Silver, the Leopards head for London, date
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1910s British Edwardian Dating Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hand Wrought American Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver Basket by Anna Eicher
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine hand wrought arts & crafts sterling silver basket. With a lobed body with pierced handle
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Dating Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Period Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Footed Bowl by Johan Rohde
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine sterling silver footed bowl or compote. Designed by Johan Rohde for Georg Jensen. Model no
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Dating Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Crested English Victorian Sterling Silver Salt Cellars by Hunt & Roskell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine pair of Victorian sterling silver salt cellars. By Hunt & Roskell - the successors to
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19th Century British Early Victorian Dating Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

A Very Fine George V Period Silver Plated Entrée Dish, England Circa 1912
By Barker Ellis Silver Co.
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very fine & heavy George V silver plated entree dish, showing a curvilinear shaped base fitted
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Dating Antique Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique 18th C George III Sterling Silver Salt Cellar by Robert Hennell I
By Robert Hennell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Georgian salt cellar. In sterling silver. By Robert Hennell I. With scroll
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Late 18th Century British George III Dating Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Art Deco Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Footed Dish or Bowl Model No 15
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique sterling silver footed dish or bowl. In sterling silver. By Georg Jensen. Model
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Dating Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Elkington Electrotype Silver Plate Figural Charger by Morel-Ladeuil
Located in Philadelphia, PA
force in Design by Morel-Ladeuil and Elkington & Co.! Date: circa 1876 Overall Condition: It is in
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1870s French Neoclassical Dating Antique Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Crested Crichton Bros. Hand Hammered Sterling Silver Tazza or Cake Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. / London / New York / Chicago / 4093 / Sterling. Simply a wonderful sterling silver tazza! Date: Early
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Dating Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Gilded Age Signed E F Caldwell New York Silver Plated Dish or Plate
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
medallion with the bust of a woman and an electroplated silver plated finish. Signed with a wheel engraved
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Early 20th Century American Gilded Age Dating Antique Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Spanish Silver Tastewin/Wine Taster with a Silver Coin, 1774
Located in London, GB
legend around and date at bottom. Translation: Both as one Mexico City 1744 M Hallmarked: The coin was
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18th Century Dating Antique Silver

Materials

Silver

Spanish Silver Tastewin/Wine Taster with a Silver Coin, 1774
Spanish Silver Tastewin/Wine Taster with a Silver Coin, 1774
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D 1.19 in Dm 2.56 in L 2.37 in
4 Antique Baroque Reticulated Sterling Silver 925 Souvenir Tea Spoons 75g 6"
By Whiting Manufacturing Company, Towle Silversmiths, Alvin Corporation, Lunt Silver
Located in Dayton, OH
"Lot of four antique sterling silver souvenir tea spoons – The Montezuma, Las Vegas Hot Springs by
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Early 20th Century Baroque Dating Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Crystal and Silver Barrel Decanter
Located in London, GB
English crystal and silver barrel decanter English, 1929 Measures: Height 26cm, width 12cm, depth
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1920s English Dating Antique Silver

Materials

Silver

English Crystal and Silver Barrel Decanter
English Crystal and Silver Barrel Decanter
H 10.24 in W 4.73 in D 9.45 in
1920s Sterling Silver Tankard
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver flat topped tankard
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1920s English Dating Antique Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Rookwood pottery/ceramic vase signed/date , Charles S Todd .
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great Rookwood pottery vase.This vase is signed C S T in bottom as shown. Charles S Todd, hand painted in this abstract vines from top to bottom.
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1920s Arts and Crafts Dating Antique Silver

Materials

Pottery

Georg A Scheid Austrian Silver Guilloche Enamel Silver Buckle
By Georg Adam Scheid
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine antique Austrian Viennese Secessionist silver guilloche enamel belt buckle by renowned
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Dating Antique Silver

Materials

Silver

Georg A Scheid Austrian Silver Guilloche Enamel Silver Buckle
Georg A Scheid Austrian Silver Guilloche Enamel Silver Buckle
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H 2.17 in W 3.06 in D 0.4 in
Georgian Silver Tankard
Located in Palermo, IT
that means was made in that date. A George II English silver tankard with cover tapering cylindrical
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1740s English George II Dating Antique Silver

Materials

Silver

Georgian Silver Tankard
Georgian Silver Tankard
H 7.09 in Dm 4.73 in
Antique Georgian Silver Toddy Ladle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
baleen twist handle and a silver finial. Simply a wonderful ladle! Date: Early 20th Century or possibly
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Dating Antique Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Georgian Silver Toddy Ladle
Antique Georgian Silver Toddy Ladle
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H 1.38 in W 3 in L 14.5 in
Antique Sterling Silver Candlesticks
By Robert Garrard II 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive pair of antique George IV English cast sterling silver
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Early 19th Century English George IV Dating Antique Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Georgian Sterling Silver Casters
By Abraham Buteaux
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Georgian English sterling silver casters; part
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1720s English George II Dating Antique Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Spanish Glazed Ceramic "Lebrillo" with Inscription of Date Year 1926
Located in Marbella, ES
Spanish glazed ceramic "Lebrillo" with inscription of date year 1926.
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Early 20th Century Spanish Dating Antique Silver

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Sterling Silver Salts
By Samuel Hayne & Dudley Cater
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Victorian English cast sterling silver gilt
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19th Century English Victorian Dating Antique Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Salts
Antique Sterling Silver Salts
H 2.1 in W 3.9 in D 4 in
Archibald Knox Liberty & Co Silver Art Nouveau Silver Teapot
By Archibald Knox
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
shaped finial. The teapot has Birmingham silver marks to the base dating the pot to 1900 and has makers
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Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Dating Antique Silver

Materials

Silver

 Archibald Knox Liberty & Co Silver Art Nouveau Silver Teapot
 Archibald Knox Liberty & Co Silver Art Nouveau Silver Teapot
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H 2.17 in W 3.06 in D 0.4 in
Antique Sterling Silver Cup
By Edward Ker Reid
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique Victorian English sterling silver cup; an addition to
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1880s British Victorian Dating Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Cup
Antique Sterling Silver Cup
H 7 in W 6 in D 3.9 in
Antique Sterling Silver Vinaigrette
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique George III English sterling silver vinaigrette
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Early 1800s British Dating Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Vinaigrette
Antique Sterling Silver Vinaigrette
H 0.4 in W 0.9 in D 1.2 in
Victorian Sterling Silver Serving Tongs
By Elizabeth Eaton
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
: Elizabeth Eaton Date: 1852 Origin: London, England Condition These large sterling silver tongs are
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19th Century English Victorian Dating Antique Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Russian Silver Tankard
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Russian silver tankard; an addition to our range
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1870s Russian Dating Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Russian Silver Tankard
Antique Russian Silver Tankard
H 5.8 in W 3.8 in D 5.9 in
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette
By John Tongue
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver vinaigrette; an
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19th Century English Victorian Dating Antique Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Porringer
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Charles II English sterling silver porringer; part of
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1670s English Charles II Dating Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Porringer
Antique Sterling Silver Porringer
H 4.3 in W 5.2 in D 7.1 in
Antique German Silver Beaker
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique German silver beaker; an addition to our continental
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Early 1800s German Dating Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Goblet
By Thomas Smily
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique Victorian English sterling silver goblet; an
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19th Century British Victorian Dating Antique Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian 1856 Sterling Silver Goblet
By Charles Thomas Fox & George Fox
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver goblet made by
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1850s British Victorian Dating Antique Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Nutcrackers
By Collins & Cook
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique George V English sterling silver nutcrackers
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1910s British George V Dating Antique Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Nutcrackers
Antique Sterling Silver Nutcrackers
H 5.56 in W 1.38 in D 0.6 in
Silver Topped Claret Jug Sheffield 1907
By Roberts & Belk Ltd. 1
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Sterling silver topped claret jug Date : Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1907 for Roberts and
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Dating Antique Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of dating antique silver on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, ceramic and silver. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect piece of dating antique silver — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each item from our selection of dating antique silver bearing Victorian, Art Deco or Art Nouveau hallmarks is very popular. A well-made choice in our collection of dating antique silver has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Wedgwood, Royal Worcester and Alexander Clark Manufacturing Co. are consistently popular.

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The average selling price for a piece of dating antique silver at 1stDibs is $1,059, while they’re typically $54 on the low end and $14,392 for the highest priced.
Questions About Dating Antique Silver
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Georgian silver is silverware produced in England during the reigns of King George I through King George IV, 1714-1830. The silver designs became more ornamental throughout this period of time. You’ll find a variety of authentic Georgian silverware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To date an antique secretary desk, start by determining the type of hinge used to secure the writing surface. Consult an authoritative resource to find out which furniture makers worked with that type of hinge. You can also look for the name of the manufacturer on the back or bottom of the piece. Find a range of expertly vetted antique secretaries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To date Walker and Hall silver, use an authoritative reference to decode the mark found on the piece. The silversmith used a variety of hallmarks over the years, making it easy to determine an approximate manufacturing date. Shop a selection of expertly vetted Walker and Hall silver decorative objects and serveware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    To date antique furniture from the UK, first look for identifying markings on the piece. You can then use trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active. From there, you may be able to estimate the year of production by looking at images of other furniture the maker produced. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also aid you in the dating process. Find a large selection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    What 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, 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 12, 2024
    What 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.
  • 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 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 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.