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Art Nouveau Four Majolica Villeroy Boch Germany Early 20th Century
Art Nouveau Four Majolica Villeroy Boch Germany Early 20th Century

Art Nouveau Four Majolica Villeroy Boch Germany Early 20th Century

By Villeroy & Boch

Located in Uppsala , SE

white snowdrops flowers and green leaves. Origin: Villeroy & Boch is a renowned German ceramics

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau German Antique Silver

Materials

Ceramic

Meissen, Germany. Rare and Early Meissen Bowl / Basket with Pierced Rim
Meissen, Germany. Rare and Early Meissen Bowl / Basket with Pierced Rim

Meissen, Germany. Rare and Early Meissen Bowl / Basket with Pierced Rim

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. Rare and early Meissen bowl with pierced rim, handles in the form of branches

Category

19th Century German German Antique Silver

Materials

Porcelain

Antique S&T RS German Porcelain Large Tankard, #Ric00031
Antique S&T RS German Porcelain Large Tankard, #Ric00031

Antique S&T RS German Porcelain Large Tankard, #Ric00031

By RS Prussia

Located in Norton, MA

A wonderful antique S&T RS Germany large Tankard absolutely 100% hand-painted floral roses in the

Category

Early 20th Century German German Antique Silver

Materials

Porcelain

Victorian Period Continental Silver (.800) Bell-Form Wager/Marriage Cup
Victorian Period Continental Silver (.800) Bell-Form Wager/Marriage Cup

Victorian Period Continental Silver (.800) Bell-Form Wager/Marriage Cup

Located in New York, NY

Unusual, Victorian Period, Medieval-style, Continental Silver (.800) wager/marriage cup, which also

Category

1890s German Medieval German Antique Silver

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Pair of Wine Coolers, 1900, German
Pair of Wine Coolers, 1900, German

Pair of Wine Coolers, 1900, German

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

of your rooms. • Metal Treatment: * Restoration of chromed or silver-plated bronze pieces to their

Category

Early 1900s German Art Nouveau German Antique Silver

Materials

Metal

78-Piece Continental German KPM Dinner Set
78-Piece Continental German KPM Dinner Set

78-Piece Continental German KPM Dinner Set

By KPM Porcelain

Located in Queens, NY

78 Piece Continental German (18/19th Century) dinner service with a blue "Morning Glory" design and

Category

19th Century German German Antique Silver

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Continental German Porcelain Dinner Service
Set of Continental German Porcelain Dinner Service

Set of Continental German Porcelain Dinner Service

Located in Queens, NY

Continental German (19th Century) white porcelain dinner service painted with floral decoration

Category

19th Century German German Antique Silver

Materials

Porcelain

Two Vintage Germany Miniature Lidded Beer Steins Ceramic, 1910s
Two Vintage Germany Miniature Lidded Beer Steins Ceramic, 1910s

Two Vintage Germany Miniature Lidded Beer Steins Ceramic, 1910s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Two beer steins, made in Germany. Absolutely gorgeous pieces still in great condition, on with

Category

1910s German Folk Art German Antique Silver

Materials

Pewter

Fine German Painting on Porcelain of a Garden Muse
Fine German Painting on Porcelain of a Garden Muse

Fine German Painting on Porcelain of a Garden Muse

By Hutschenreuther

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Fine German painting on porcelain of a Garden Muse, artist-signed "Sontag" Attributed to the

Category

Early 20th Century German Belle Époque German Antique Silver

Materials

Porcelain, Velvet, Giltwood

Victorian 800 Silver Ornate Vase Holder
Victorian 800 Silver Ornate Vase Holder

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

Category

Early 1900s German Rococo Revival German Antique Silver

Materials

Silver

KPM Berlin Porcelain Figurine Group, Diana & Actaeon, Germany, Ca 1917
KPM Berlin Porcelain Figurine Group, Diana & Actaeon, Germany, Ca 1917

KPM Berlin Porcelain Figurine Group, Diana & Actaeon, Germany, Ca 1917

By KPM Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

in Manufactory: KPM Berlin - Royal Porcelain Manufactory Belin, Germany Dating: Circa

Category

1910s German Neoclassical German Antique Silver

Materials

Porcelain

KPM Porcelain Coffee, Tea Service, 19th Century, Germany '1834-1837'
KPM Porcelain Coffee, Tea Service, 19th Century, Germany '1834-1837'

KPM Porcelain Coffee, Tea Service, 19th Century, Germany '1834-1837'

By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)

Located in Delft, NL

KPM porcelain coffee, tea service, 19th century, Germany 11 pieces KPM porcelain, marked with

Category

19th Century German German Antique Silver

Materials

Porcelain

Large German Majolica Leaves & Flowers Plate Circa 1900
Large German Majolica Leaves & Flowers Plate Circa 1900

Large German Majolica Leaves & Flowers Plate Circa 1900

Located in Austin, TX

Large German Majolica Leaves & Flowers Plate Circa 1900. 9 inches diameter.

Category

1890s German Rustic German Antique Silver

Materials

Ceramic

Fürstenberg, Germany. Two antique lidded bowls in hand-painted porcelain.
Fürstenberg, Germany. Two antique lidded bowls in hand-painted porcelain.

Fürstenberg, Germany. Two antique lidded bowls in hand-painted porcelain.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Fürstenberg, Germany. Two antique lidded bowls in hand-painted porcelain with flowers and gold

Category

Early 20th Century German German Antique Silver

Materials

Porcelain

A Set of Three Antique 6.5" German Porcelain Tea Pot Trivets
A Set of Three Antique 6.5" German Porcelain Tea Pot Trivets

A Set of Three Antique 6.5" German Porcelain Tea Pot Trivets

Located in Phoenix, AZ

A set of (3) antique German porcelain tea / coffee pot trivets. Each plate is a 6.5' in diameter

Category

Early 20th Century German German Antique Silver

Materials

Porcelain

Silver Plate 1847 Spoon by Rogers Bros, 1847
Silver Plate 1847 Spoon by Rogers Bros, 1847

Silver Plate 1847 Spoon by Rogers Bros, 1847

By 1847 Rogers Bros.

Located in Roma, IT

Silver Plate Spoon by Rogers Bros, realized in 1847.  Very good estate condition, with moderate

Category

19th Century German German Antique Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

German Porcelain Tea / Coffee Service For Ten
German Porcelain Tea / Coffee Service For Ten

German Porcelain Tea / Coffee Service For Ten

Located in Tarry Town, NY

German porcelain tea / coffee service for ten people. Each piece is in great condition. Maker's

Category

Early 20th Century German German Antique Silver

Materials

Porcelain

A Fine Pair of 19th Century German Meissen Porcelain Vases
A Fine Pair of 19th Century German Meissen Porcelain Vases

A Fine Pair of 19th Century German Meissen Porcelain Vases

Located in Tarzana, CA

A Fine Pair of 19th Century German Meissen Porcelain Vases Painted with group and bird scenes

Category

19th Century German Art Nouveau German Antique Silver

Materials

Porcelain

Small German Majolica Iris Plate, Circa 1900
Small German Majolica Iris Plate, Circa 1900

Small German Majolica Iris Plate, Circa 1900

Located in Austin, TX

Small German Majolica Iris Plate Circa 1900.

Category

Early 1900s German Art Nouveau German Antique Silver

Materials

Ceramic

A Silver Tazza by Lazarus Posen Early 19th Century
A Silver Tazza by Lazarus Posen Early 19th Century

A Silver Tazza by Lazarus Posen Early 19th Century

By Lazarus Posen Witwe

Located in New York, NY

A Lovely Silver Tazza by Lazarus Posen from the early 19th century is a notable and historically

Category

Early 19th Century German German Antique Silver

Materials

Silver

German Majolica Red Fruits Plate, circa 1890
German Majolica Red Fruits Plate, circa 1890

German Majolica Red Fruits Plate, circa 1890

Located in Austin, TX

German Majolica red fruits plate, circa 1890. 3 plates available.

Category

1890s German Country German Antique Silver

Materials

Ceramic

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Large coffee pot in porcelain.
Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Large coffee pot in porcelain.

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Large coffee pot in porcelain.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Large coffee pot. Hand-painted in blue. Approximately 1900

Category

Early 20th Century German German Antique Silver

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Set of 4 porcelain dinner plates with blue floral motifs.
Meissen, Germany. Set of 4 porcelain dinner plates with blue floral motifs.

Meissen, Germany. Set of 4 porcelain dinner plates with blue floral motifs.

Located in København, Copenhagen

motifs and gilt accents along the rim. Classic lightly scalloped form. Origin: Germany, Meissen

Category

Early 20th Century German German Antique Silver

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Set of 4 porcelain dinner plates with blue floral motifs.
Meissen, Germany. Set of 4 porcelain dinner plates with blue floral motifs.

Meissen, Germany. Set of 4 porcelain dinner plates with blue floral motifs.

Located in København, Copenhagen

motifs and gilt accents along the rim. Classic lightly scalloped form. Origin: Germany, Meissen

Category

Early 20th Century German German Antique Silver

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Set of 4 porcelain dinner plates with blue floral motifs.
Meissen, Germany. Set of 4 porcelain dinner plates with blue floral motifs.

Meissen, Germany. Set of 4 porcelain dinner plates with blue floral motifs.

Located in København, Copenhagen

motifs and gilt accents along the rim. Classic lightly scalloped form. Origin: Germany, Meissen

Category

Early 20th Century German German Antique Silver

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen. Germany. Set of 4 porcelain lunch plates with blue floral motifs.
Meissen. Germany. Set of 4 porcelain lunch plates with blue floral motifs.

Meissen. Germany. Set of 4 porcelain lunch plates with blue floral motifs.

Located in København, Copenhagen

motifs and gilt accents along the rim. Classic lightly scalloped form. Origin: Germany, Meissen

Category

Early 20th Century German German Antique Silver

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen. Germany. Set of 4 porcelain lunch plates with blue floral motifs.
Meissen. Germany. Set of 4 porcelain lunch plates with blue floral motifs.

Meissen. Germany. Set of 4 porcelain lunch plates with blue floral motifs.

Located in København, Copenhagen

motifs and gilt accents along the rim. Classic lightly scalloped form. Origin: Germany, Meissen

Category

Early 20th Century German German Antique Silver

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen. Germany. Set of 4 porcelain lunch plates with blue floral motifs.
Meissen. Germany. Set of 4 porcelain lunch plates with blue floral motifs.

Meissen. Germany. Set of 4 porcelain lunch plates with blue floral motifs.

Located in København, Copenhagen

motifs and gilt accents along the rim. Classic lightly scalloped form. Origin: Germany, Meissen

Category

Early 20th Century German German Antique Silver

Materials

Porcelain

Antique German Naive Engraved Pewter Tray
Antique German Naive Engraved Pewter Tray

Antique German Naive Engraved Pewter Tray

Located in London, GB

Antique German naive engraved pewter tray German, c. 1743 Height 4.5cm, width 98cm, depth 56cm

Category

1740s German German Antique Silver

Materials

Pewter

Large Art Nouveau Figurine, Pierrette, by Martin Wiegand, Meissen Germany, 1910
Large Art Nouveau Figurine, Pierrette, by Martin Wiegand, Meissen Germany, 1910

Large Art Nouveau Figurine, Pierrette, by Martin Wiegand, Meissen Germany, 1910

By Martin Wiegand, Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

tales and mythology. Model Y 166 was created 1908. Manufactory: Meissen Germany Dating

Category

1910s German Art Nouveau German Antique Silver

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Antique Continental 12 Loth Silver Sugar Tongs or Nips
Pair of Antique Continental 12 Loth Silver Sugar Tongs or Nips

Pair of Antique Continental 12 Loth Silver Sugar Tongs or Nips

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine pair of antique Continental sugar tongs. In 12 Loth silver. Origin likely Austria or

Category

Early 19th Century German German Antique Silver

Materials

Silver

White and Blue Ceramic Breakfast Boards, Set of Three, Germany, 1920
White and Blue Ceramic Breakfast Boards, Set of Three, Germany, 1920

White and Blue Ceramic Breakfast Boards, Set of Three, Germany, 1920

Located in Barntrup, DE

White and blue ceramic breakfast boards, a set of three boards, Germany, circa the 1920s. A

Category

1920s German Country German Antique Silver

Materials

Ceramic

WMF art nouveau silver plated centrepiece fruit stand made circa 1910
WMF art nouveau silver plated centrepiece fruit stand made circa 1910

WMF art nouveau silver plated centrepiece fruit stand made circa 1910

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in London, London

Made circa 1910 by Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik (WMF) in Geislingen an der Steige in Germany

Category

1910s German Art Nouveau German Antique Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Signed Storck & Sinsheimer Pseudo-Hanau Solid Silver Muffineer
Antique Signed Storck & Sinsheimer Pseudo-Hanau Solid Silver Muffineer

Antique Signed Storck & Sinsheimer Pseudo-Hanau Solid Silver Muffineer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

pseudo-Hanau German hallmarks Fineness: 800 fine silver Measurements: Diameter of base: ca. 52 mm

Category

Early 20th Century German Baroque Revival German Antique Silver

Materials

Silver

Meissen, Germany. Open lace porcelain plate with bird motif and insects
Meissen, Germany. Open lace porcelain plate with bird motif and insects

Meissen, Germany. Open lace porcelain plate with bird motif and insects

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. Open lace porcelain plate. Hand-painted with a bird motif and insects, gold trim

Category

Early 20th Century German German Antique Silver

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Open lace porcelain plate with bird motif and insects
Meissen, Germany. Open lace porcelain plate with bird motif and insects

Meissen, Germany. Open lace porcelain plate with bird motif and insects

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. Open lace porcelain plate. Hand-painted with a bird motif and insects, gold trim

Category

Early 20th Century German German Antique Silver

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Open lace porcelain plate with bird motif and insects
Meissen, Germany. Open lace porcelain plate with bird motif and insects

Meissen, Germany. Open lace porcelain plate with bird motif and insects

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. Open lace porcelain plate. Hand-painted with a bird motif and insects, gold trim

Category

Early 20th Century German German Antique Silver

Materials

Porcelain

Antique German Porcelain Twelve Piece Dessert Service
Antique German Porcelain Twelve Piece Dessert Service

Antique German Porcelain Twelve Piece Dessert Service

Located in London, GB

Antique German porcelain twelve piece dessert service German, c. 1880 Measures: Seven flat plates

Category

Late 19th Century German Neoclassical German Antique Silver

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Set of four porcelain dinner plates with floral motifs.
Meissen, Germany. Set of four porcelain dinner plates with floral motifs.

Meissen, Germany. Set of four porcelain dinner plates with floral motifs.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany A set of four porcelain dinner plates. Hand-painted with different floral motifs

Category

Early 20th Century German German Antique Silver

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Tea Solitair, Bird & Insect Painting and Gold, Germany, Circa 1820
Meissen Tea Solitair, Bird & Insect Painting and Gold, Germany, Circa 1820

Meissen Tea Solitair, Bird & Insect Painting and Gold, Germany, Circa 1820

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

- L x W = 26,5 x 22,2 cm / 10.43 x 8.74 in Manufactory: Meissen, Germany Hand-crafted porcelain

Category

1820s German Rococo German Antique Silver

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Figurine 'Temple Dedication' by Liebermann Rosenthal Selb Germany 1916
Porcelain Figurine 'Temple Dedication' by Liebermann Rosenthal Selb Germany 1916

Porcelain Figurine 'Temple Dedication' by Liebermann Rosenthal Selb Germany 1916

By Ferdinand Liebermann

Located in Vienna, AT

model only exists in 200 copies. Number 152'. Manufactory: Selb / Bavaria / Rosenthal Germany Dating

Category

1910s German Art Nouveau German Antique Silver

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Pewter Bowl Tureen Rose Flower Final Lid German 1920s
Antique Pewter Bowl Tureen Rose Flower Final Lid German 1920s

Antique Pewter Bowl Tureen Rose Flower Final Lid German 1920s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A gorgeous Lidded bowl or tureen, made in Germany. The Lid decorated with a rose flower handle

Category

Early 20th Century German Folk Art German Antique Silver

Materials

Pewter

Visiting Card Tray, German, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1900, WMF
Visiting Card Tray, German, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1900, WMF

Visiting Card Tray, German, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1900, WMF

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

of your rooms. • Metal Treatment: * Restoration of chromed or silver-plated bronze pieces to their

Category

Early 1900s German Art Nouveau German Antique Silver

Materials

Metal

A pair of silver-mounted crystal Royal presentation claret jugs
A pair of silver-mounted crystal Royal presentation claret jugs

A pair of silver-mounted crystal Royal presentation claret jugs

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A pair of silver-mounted crystal Royal presentation claret jugs, each with a globular diamond cut

Category

19th Century German German Antique Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

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German Antique Silver For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of German antique silver for your home. An item from our selection of German antique silver — often made from ceramic, porcelain and metal — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of German antique silver you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each object in our assortment of German antique silver bearing Art Nouveau, Rococo or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of German antique silver over the years, but those crafted by Meissen Porcelain, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik and Johann Joachim Kändler are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a German Antique Silver?

A piece of German antique silver can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,724, while the lowest priced sells for $50 and the highest can go for as much as $299,444.

Finding the Right Dining-entertaining for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.

Questions About German Antique Silver
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    No, German silver is not real. Its name comes from the metal's color, not its content. German silver, which is also called nickel silver, is actually an alloy of copper, nickel and zinc. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of silver tableware, serveware, flatware, jewelry and decorative objects from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Yes, some German silver is valuable. However, when pieces have considerable value, it is usually due to their maker, level of craftsmanship, age and condition rather than their materials. This is due to the nature of German silver metal. Despite its name, German silver does not contain any actual silver. Instead, it is an alloy produced out of copper, nickel and zinc. To get an estimated value for a particular German silver piece, use the services of a certified appraiser. Shop a variety of German silver jewelry, tableware and decorative objects 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify silver antiques, search for a maker's mark on the base, handle, interior and other inconspicuous areas. Using trusted online resources, research the maker to find out when it was in business and browse online catalogues and image galleries, looking for pieces that resemble yours. Doing so can help you get a rough idea of when your silver objects were manufactured. To be classified as antique, an item must be at least 100 years old. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also assist with the identification process. On 1stDibs, explore a range of antique silver decorative objects.
  • 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 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 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 ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    Whether antique silverware is real silverware or not varies. Many antique flatware pieces feature silver plate, so they consist of a base metal beneath a layer of genuine silver. There is also flatware made entirely from sterling silver, which is an alloy that is 92.5% silver and 7.5% base metal. Researching the hallmarks found on your silverware using trusted online resources can help you determine whether the items are sterling silver or silver plate. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also assist you. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique silverware.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Yes, some antique sterling silver is valuable. Sterling silver of any age has value as a material because it is a precious metal. Some pieces may be worth even more than the going rate for sterling due to their maker, style, type and condition. Some silversmiths whose pieces are often in demand among collectors include Tiffany & Co., Georg Jensen, Gorham Manufacturing Company and Towle. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique sterling silver wares.
  • 1stDibs 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    Yes, some antique silver plate is worth something. However, any value that a piece has usually comes from its rarity rather than from the cost of its materials, because silver plate contains very little pure silver. There is generally a demand for certain older pieces by Christoffle, Elkington & Co., Mapp & Webb and other well-known manufacturers. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can evaluate the condition of your piece and give you an idea of how much it is worth. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of silver plate tableware, serveware and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    Yes, some silver-plated antique silverware may be worth something. Antique pieces are 100 years old or older, and because of their age, pieces in good condition may be sought after by collectors due to their rarity. The maker, style and type will also impact the potential resale value. In terms of value as scrap metal, antique silver-plated silverware usually isn't worth much because silver plate is made only from a small amount of pure silver. To get an estimated value for your silverware, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Explore a wide range of antique silverware on 1stDibs.