Francis I Sterling Tomato Server
By Reed & Barton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are offering this sterling silver tomato server in the Francis I pattern by Reed and Barton
21st Century and Contemporary American Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Francis I Sterling Tomato Server
By Reed & Barton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are offering this sterling silver tomato server in the Francis I pattern by Reed and Barton
Sterling Silver
Francis I Sterling Serving Fork
By Reed & Barton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are offering this sterling silver serving fork In the Francis I pattern by Reed and Barton
Sterling Silver
Set of 8 Reed & Barton Francis I Sterling Silver Bowls
By Reed & Barton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Reed and Barton Classic bold and elaborate repousse' pattern with nicely scalloped edges / Made in USA, circa 1960s. Measures: diameter 3.5 inches, height 0.75 inches Set of 8 in sto...
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Francis I Spork
By Reed & Barton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver spork (fork/spoon) by Reed and Barton in the Francis I pattern
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Sterling Francis I Christmas Ornament
By Reed & Barton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are happy to offer you this sterling silver Christmas ornament in the Francis I pattern by Reed
Sterling Silver
Sterling Francis I Christmas Ornament
By Reed & Barton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are happy to offer you this sterling silver Christmas ornament in the Francis I pattern by Reed
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Reed and Barton Francis I Pattern Sterling Silver Serving Fork
Located in New York, NY
"This beautifully detailed and well balanced Reed and Barton Francis I Pattern Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Francis I by Reed & Barton Old Sterling Silver Gravy Boat #570A
Located in Big Bend, WI
Francis I by Reed & Barton Beautiful Francis I by Reed & Barton sterling silver gravy boat. This
Sterling Silver
Francis I by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Gravy Boat with Underplate
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb sterling silver gravy boat 8 1/4 L X 4 W X 5 H, weighing 18.5 troy ounces with underplate 10
Sterling Silver
Francis I by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 52 Pieces
By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Francis I by Alvin sterling silver flatware set - 52 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives with
Sterling Silver
Francis I Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware 8 Set 54 Pieces New Script Mks
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Often called America's most glorious sterling silver flatware pattern, Francis I is a true work of
Sterling Silver
Francis I by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set of Old Mark 86 Pieces
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Often called America's most glorious sterling silver flatware pattern, Francis I is a true work of
Sterling Silver
Francis I Older by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 87-Pcs
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful Old mark FRANCIS I BY REED & BARTON Sterling Silver flatware set - 87 pieces. This set
Sterling Silver
Francis I Old by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 67 Pc Dn
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous Old Francis I by Reed & Barton Dinner Size sterling silver flatware set - 67 pieces. This
Sterling Silver
$4,800Sale Price|20% Off
Reed & Barton Francis I Sterling Silver Teapot
By Reed & Barton
Located in New York, NY
Francis I sterling silver teapot. Made by Reed & Barton in Taunton, Mass. Bellied ovoid body on
Sterling Silver
$3,360Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 12 Reed & Barton Francis I Sterling Silver Nut Dishes
By Reed & Barton
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 Francis I sterling silver nut dishes. Made by Reed & Barton in Taunton, Mass. Quatrefoil
Sterling Silver
Hard-to-Find Reed & Barton Francis I Sterling Silver Ice Tongs
By Reed & Barton
Located in New York, NY
Francis I sterling silver ice tongs. Made by Reed & Barton in Taunton, Mass. U-form with classical
Sterling Silver
$6,160Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Reed & Barton Francis I Sterling Silver 3-Light Candelabra
By Reed & Barton
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Francis I sterling silver 3-light candelabra. Made by Reed & Barton in Taunton. Each
Sterling Silver
$5,760Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Reed & Barton Francis I Low 3-Light Candelabra, 1950
By Reed & Barton
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Francis I sterling silver low 3-light candelabra. Made by Reed & Barton in Taunton, Mass
Sterling Silver
Francis I Old by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 89 Pieces
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Exceptional Old Francis I by Reed & Barton sterling silver flatware set - 89 pieces. This set has
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Vintage FRANCIS I sterling silver small dish bowl.
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage FRANCIS I sterling silver small dish bowl. Hallmarks: REED & BARTON STERLING X569 FRANCIS
Sterling Silver
Vintage Francis I Sterling Silver Small Dish Bowl
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage FRANCIS I sterling silver small dish bowl. Hallmarks: REED & BARTON STERLING X569 FRANCIS
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century 'Francis I' Repoussé Sterling Silver Fruit Bowl
By Reed & Barton
Located in Brisbane, Queensland
Sterling silver 'Francis I' repoussé fruit bowl by Massachusetts Company Reed & Barton. First
Sterling Silver
Francis I by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Compote
Located in New York, NY
crafting the fine sterling silver flatware and holloware pieces for which they are revered today. In 1834
Sterling Silver
"Francis the I" Patented in 1904 by Reed & Barton, Sterling Silver Bon Bon Dish
Located in Surfside, FL
"Francis the I" patented in 1904 by Reed & Barton, sterling silver bon bon dish. 5 1/4" mm diameter
Sterling Silver
Francis I Sterling Ladle
By Reed & Barton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
First introduced in 1907, Francis I by Reed and Barton has been wowing people ever since
Sterling Silver
Francis I Sterling Breadbasket
By Reed & Barton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Reed and Barton’s most famous pattern, Francis I had been wowing people since it was first
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H 1.5 in W 1.82 in D 4.88 in
Circa 1980 Set of 6 Francis I Sterling Silver Individual Asparagus Tongs by Reed
By Reed & Barton
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1980 Set of 6 Francis I Sterling Silver Individual Asparagus Tongs by Reed & Barton. 6.90
Sterling Silver
Reed & Barton 185-Piece Francis I Sterling Flatware Set
By Reed & Barton
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A 185-piece sterling silver flatware and serving piece set in the Francis I pattern by Reed
Sterling Silver
Reed & Barton FRANCIS I Sterling Place Setting w/ French Blade
By Reed & Barton
Located in New York, NY
Reed & Barton Sterling Silver five-piece place setting in the Francis 1st pattern, in the Dinner
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H 3.25 in W 9.75 in D 12.75 in
Reed & Barton Sterling Silver X566F Francis I Footed Serving Dish Bowl 680g
By Reed & Barton
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Reed and Barton X566F Francis I sterling silver 925 oval footed serving centerpiece dish or
Sterling Silver
Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Francis I Bon Bon Dish X569
By Reed & Barton
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Francis I sterling silver bon bon dishes by Reed & Barton in pattern X569. Decorated border
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H 4.53 in W 8.08 in L 4.53 in
George I Octagonal Antique Sterling Silver Coffee Pot by Francis Garthorne, 1722
By Francis Garthorne
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1722 by Francis Garthorne, this stunning, George I, Antique Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Sterling Francis I Breadbasket
By Reed & Barton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Francis I is one the most famous patterns in the history of American sterling silver. The iconic
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Sterling Silver Francis I Server
By Reed & Barton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver server in the “Francis I” patten by Reed and Barton. Perhaps
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Francis I Serving Fork
By Reed & Barton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver serving fork in the Francis I pattern by Reed & Barton. Francis
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Wonderful Pair Reed & Barton Francis I Old Sterling Silver Bowls
By Reed & Barton
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of Reed & Barton Francis I old sterling silver bowls.
Sterling Silver
Francis I by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Gravy Boat with Underplate
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Francis I by Reed & Barton. Sterling silver gravy boat 8 1/4" L X 4" W X 5" H, 16.2 OZT with
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Francis I by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Candlestick Pair Vermeil
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Francis I by Reed and Barton Outstanding Francis I by Reed and Barton sterling silver hand chased
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Francis I by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Centerpiece Bowl Footed X568F
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Reed & Barton Often called America's most glorious sterling silver flatware pattern, Francis I
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Francis I Old by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Centerpiece Bowl Chased
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Reed & Barton Outstanding Francis I Old by Reed & Barton sterling silver large centerpiece bowl
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Francis I Old by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Pair of Candelabra
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Reed & Barton Superb Francis I Old by Reed & Barton weighted sterling silver pair of five light
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Francis I Old by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Centerpiece Bowl Chased
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Reed & Barton Outstanding Francis I Old by Reed & Barton sterling silver large centerpiece bowl
Sterling Silver
Wonderful Pair of Reed & Barton Francis I Old Sterling Silver Bowls
By Reed & Barton
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of Reed & Barton Francis I old sterling silver bowls.
Sterling Silver
Francis i by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Serving Tray Round #570A
Located in Big Bend, WI
Wonderful Francis I by Reed & Barton old mark sterling silver serving tray. The piece is marked
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Francis i by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Branch for Candelabra 15ozt
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Francis I by Reed and Barton Beautiful Francis I by Reed and Barton sterling silver branch for
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Francis I by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Single 5-Light Candelabra X5691
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Francis I by Reed & Barton Stunning Francis I by Reed & Barton sterling silver individual single
Sterling Silver
Francis I by Reed & Barton Old Sterling Silver Coffee Pot #570A Hollowware
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Francis I by Reed & Barton Old sterling silver coffee pot. The piece is marked with #570A, it
Sterling Silver
Francis I by Reed & Barton Old Sterling Silver Tea Pot #570A Hollowware
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Francis I by Reed & Barton Old sterling silver tea pot. The tea pot holds up to 2 pints, and it's
Sterling Silver
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H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Francis I Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Fruit Bowl Pedestal Gold Wash Hollowware
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Absolutely stunning Francis I by Reed and Barton sterling silver oval centerpiece fruit bowl on
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Francis I by Reed & Barton Old Sterling Silver Sugar & Creamer Set Hollowware
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Francis I by Reed & Barton sterling silver sugar and creamer 2-piece set. The sugar bowl is marked
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Francis I by Reed and Barton New Script Mark Sterling Silver Bracelet
Located in Big Bend, WI
Francis I by Reed and Barton New Script Mark sterling silver bracelet that is adjustable. The
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Francis I, Reed & Barton Old Sterling Silver Tea Set Three-Piece Hollowware
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Francis I by Reed & Barton old three-piece sterling silver tea set. All the pieces are marked with
Sterling Silver
Francis I Baby Fork and Spoon
By Reed & Barton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
First introduced in 1907, Francis I has been wowing people ever since! Considered one of the all
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H 12 in W 12 in D 12 in
Wonderful Francis I By Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service For 12
By Reed & Barton
Located in Roslyn, NY
Reed & Barton Francis 1ST sterling silver flatware set Service For 12 / 6 Place Setting Per Person
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H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Francis I Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set Service 123 Pcs Old
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Often called America's most glorious sterling silver flatware pattern, Francis I is a true work of
Sterling Silver
Francis I by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Candelabra 3-Light #570A
Located in Big Bend, WI
Francis I by Reed & Barton Francis I by Reed & Barton sterling silver 3-light candelabra that is
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H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Francis I by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Tea Set 7-Piece (#5251) Fabulous!
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Francis I by Reed and Barton Extraordinary Francis I by Reed and Barton sterling silver 7-piece
Sterling Silver
Francis I by Reed & Barton Eagle R Lion Mark Sterling 4-Piece Tea Set
Located in Big Bend, WI
Francis I by Reed & Barton Stunning Francis I by Reed & Barton Eagle R Lion Mark sterling silver 4
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Francis I by Reed & Barton Old Sterling Silver Pipkin Sauce Boat #X569
Located in Big Bend, WI
Francis I by Reed & Barton Francis I by Reed & Barton Old sterling silver pipkin (sauce boat). The
Francis I by Reed & Barton Old Sterling Silver Pipkin and Rare Underplate
Located in Big Bend, WI
Francis I by Reed & Barton old mark sterling silver pipkin #569 and underplate. It' s rare to find
Francis I by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Tea Tray Oval #D570A
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful Francis I by Reed & Barton sterling silver oval tea tray. The piece is marked #D570A and
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H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Francis I by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Centrepiece / Fruit Bowl Gold Washed
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental Francis I by Reed and Barton sterling silver oval centrepiece fruit bowl on pedestal. It
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H 8.88 in W 8.88 in D 8.88 in
Circa 1960 51-Piece Sterling Silver Flatware Set of Francis I by Reed & Barton
By Reed & Barton
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1960 51-piece Sterling Silver flatware Set of Francis I by Reed & Barton. Service for 8
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H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Francis I by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Tea Set 5-piece with Kettle on Stand
Located in Big Bend, WI
Francis I by Reed & Barton sterling silver tea set 5-piece gorgeous! Often called America's most
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Francis I by Reed & Barton Old Sterling Silver Pair of 5-Light Candelabra
Located in Big Bend, WI
Reed & Barton old sterling silver pair of 5-light candelabra Francis I by Reed & Barton
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H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Francis I by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Old Mark 51 Pieces
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
guaranteed! Often called America's most glorious sterling silver flatware pattern, Francis I is a true work
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Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver Compote by Reed & Barton
By Reed & Barton
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-20th century sterling silver compote, Francis I pattern by Reed & Barton. Wonderful repousse
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Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Francis I Bread Tray X568
By Reed & Barton
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful sterling silver bread tray in the Francis I pattern by Reed & Barton. Oval design
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Francis I Repoussé Sterling Silver Bowl
By Reed & Barton
Located in Savannah, GA
Sterling silver Francis Ist large size bowl. Made by Reed & Barton in Taunton, Mass. Quatrefoil
Sterling Silver
Reed & Barton Pair of Sterling Silver Francis I Compotes X598
By Reed & Barton
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Reed & Barton pair of Francis I compotes in sterling silver. Pattern X568. Decorated border with
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Reed & Barton Pair of Sterling Silver Francis I Fruit Bowls X569
By Reed & Barton
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of footed Reed & Barton Francis I fruit bowls in sterling silver, each featuring a border
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H 15.5 in W 16 in D 1 in
Francis I by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Pair of Candelabra, Cornucopia Design
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Francis I by R&B pair of 3-light CANDELABRA #570A. Crisp detailing. These have the special
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H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Francis I Reed & Barton Old Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 173 pc Dinner
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental vintage Dinner Size Francis I by Reed & Barton (old mark) Sterling silver Flatware set
Sterling Silver
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H 3 in W 10 in D 13 in
Reed & Barton Francis I Sterling Silver Centerpiece Bowl in Art Nouveau Style
By Reed & Barton
Located in New York, NY
Reed & Barton Francis I sterling centerpiece bowl in pattern X566 and in Art Nouveau style
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H 8 in W 12 in D 18 in
Reed & Barton Francis I Sterling Silver 205-Piece Flatware Set Art Nouveau Style
By Reed & Barton
Located in New York, NY
205-piece Reed & Barton sterling silver flatware set in celebrated Francis I pattern with exquisite
Silver, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Francis I Forks
By Reed & Barton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a pair of sterling silver pickle (seafood) forks in the Francis I pattern. First
Sterling Silver
Extensive English Porcelain Dessert Service, circa 1825
Located in New York, NY
Pair of covered fruit coolers, pair of covered sauce tureens, pair of open work baskets, 1 compote, 4 kidney-shaped dishes, pair of square dishes, pair of oval dishes, 16 plates.
Porcelain
$55,000 / set
H 0.75 in Dm 11.5 in
Mexican Sterling Silver Set Of Twelve Small Dessert Plates And Twelve Chargers
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Sterling Silver Set of a total of 24 items. Twelve dessert Plates and Twelve Chargers. It depicts 24 plates with scalloped border and shaped as a flower of six petals. All ...
Sterling Silver
Victorian 800 Silver Ornate Vase Holder
Located in Riverdale, NY
Late 19th century heavy gauge 800 silver vase base with repousse and open work motifs. Motifs include putti, rams heads, bird and swags. The glass liner would be tapered and is missi...
Silver
Sterling Silver Platter
By Redlich & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver platter (tray) by Redlich & CO of New York. It is a large serving tray with old world detail around the edges. It has a scalloped rim with fl...
Sterling Silver
German Silver Gilt Tea and Coffee Service, circa 1875
Located in New York, NY
Of antique form and decoration, the neck of the kettle with chased masks with fruit and foliage, the lip of the spout with a stylized mask terminating below with another mask. The li...
Silver
$54,975 / set
H 0.25 in Dm 10.75 in
Set of Twelve Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Bamboo Pattern Charger/Dinner Plates
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Set of Twelve Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Bamboo Pattern Charger/Dinner Plates originates from the United States, Circa 1970. This stunning set can serve as either c...
Sterling Silver
$12,500 / set
H 4 in W 20 in D 15 in
19th C. Kirk & Son "Repoussé" 117-Piece Sterling Silver Flat Service, 111.8 Oz
By Kirk & Son
Located in Germantown, MD
A S. Kirk & Son, Sterling Silver Repousse set of flatware. 117 gorgeous pieces. Hand chased and hand decorated by prominent American silversmith Samuel Kirk who introduced the Repou...
Sterling Silver
$920Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 0.75 in Dm 10.5 in
Set of Six Sterling Silver Overlay Service Dinner Plates
By Lenox's Ceramic Art Company
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A set of elegant sterling silver overlay service plates with the pre-1930 Lenox green mark. This opulent set is early 20th century, circa 1915 in an Edwardian pattern of a thick ster...
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver / Gilt Punch Bowl Service / 8 People
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Tiffany & Co. sterling silver / gilt barware / tableware art deco style punch bowl service for eight people . The set include 10 piece altogether. Eight drinking cup. One large punch...
Gold, Sterling Silver
$95,950 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Chrysanthemum Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 255 pcs Fitted Chest
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Chrysanthemum (c1880) originally called Indian Chrysanthemum .Tiffany's luxurious Chrysanthemum silver was designed in 1880 by Charles Grosjean. With its flowing curves, swirling ve...
Sterling Silver
$3,840Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 1 in Dm 10.4 in
12 Elaborate Gilt Encrusted Cobalt Blue Enamel Presentation or Dinner Plates
By Lenox's Ceramic Art Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique set of 12 elaborately decorated plates custom ordered through Lenox. Interesting cobalt blue bands in the wide and extended collar decorated with raised tooled gilding and...
Gold, Enamel
$875
H 1 in W 7 in D 5.5 in
American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Repousse Engraved Floral Decorative Dish
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Art Nouveau sterling decorative dish was realized in the United States circa 1900. It features repousse stylized floral motifs, apparently morning glory flowers and abst...
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Tray
By Graff, Washbourne & Dunn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful sterling silver tray has a reticulated border and a fluted rim. It has a pedestal so it’s propped off the surface. It is an octagon shaped tray with wreaths and floral...
Sterling Silver
$75,000 / set
H 1.25 in Dm 8.5 in
English Chamberlain Worcester Porcelain Part Dessert Service, circa 1815
Located in New York, NY
Comprising footed compote, pair of covered sauce tureens, one gallery (partially restored), pair of lozenge-shaped dishes, pair of kidney-shaped dishes, four shell dishes, four squar...
Porcelain
$527,756 / set
H 114.5 in W 35.5 in D 5 in
19th Century, Monumental Carved Boiserie Panels from Lartington Hall
Located in London, GB
The Lartington hall carved Boiserie panels by Signor Anton Leone Bulletti. A highly important suite of eight carved and patinated wood panels commissioned by Monsignor Thomas Edw...
Wood, Pine
Eighteen Contemporary Sterling Silver Napkin Rings, London 2000
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive set of eighteen contemporary Elizabeth II English sterling silver millenium napkin rings; part of our dining silverware collection. These excepti...
Sterling Silver
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.