German Silver Platter
Vintage 1960s German Platters and Serveware
Earthenware
Antique Early 1900s German Country Platters and Serveware
Ceramic, Faience
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Ceramic
Vintage 1920s German Platters and Serveware
Porcelain
Vintage 1940s German Chippendale Platters and Serveware
Porcelain
Vintage 1970s German Belle Époque Platters and Serveware
Porcelain
Antique 1890s German Platters and Serveware
Silver
Vintage 1930s German Platters and Serveware
Porcelain
Antique Early 1900s German Platters and Serveware
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century German Platters and Serveware
Porcelain
Vintage 1930s German Platters and Serveware
Porcelain
Antique Early 1900s German Platters and Serveware
Porcelain
Vintage 1920s German Platters and Serveware
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century German Platters and Serveware
Porcelain
Antique Early 1900s German Platters and Serveware
Silver
Antique Early 1900s German Platters and Serveware
Porcelain
Early 20th Century German Platters and Serveware
Porcelain
Antique Early 1900s German Rustic Platters and Serveware
Ceramic
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Metal
Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Platters and Serveware
Silver
Antique 19th Century German Platters and Serveware
Silver
20th Century Platters and Serveware
Silver
Antique 1880s German Other Platters and Serveware
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century German Rococo Revival Platters and Serveware
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century German Platters and Serveware
Silver
Antique 19th Century German Platters and Serveware
Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Platters and Trays
Silver
Antique 19th Century German Platters and Serveware
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Platters and Serveware
Porcelain
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Platters and Serveware
Metal
Antique 18th Century German Platters and Trays
Silver
Antique Late 19th Century German Platters and Serveware
Ceramic
Vintage 1920s German Platters and Serveware
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century German Platters and Serveware
Ceramic
Antique Late 19th Century German Platters and Serveware
Ceramic
Antique Late 19th Century German Platters and Serveware
Ceramic
Vintage 1970s German Industrial Platters and Serveware
Plastic
20th Century German Neoclassical Platters and Serveware
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century German Rococo Platters and Serveware
Porcelain
Vintage 1920s German Platters and Serveware
Porcelain
1990s German Art Nouveau Platters and Serveware
Porcelain
Antique 1880s German Platters and Serveware
Porcelain
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Platters and Serveware
Art Glass
Vintage 1920s German Platters and Serveware
Porcelain
Vintage 1920s German Platters and Serveware
Porcelain
Early 20th Century German Rococo Platters and Serveware
Enamel
Antique Mid-19th Century German Platters and Serveware
Porcelain
Early 20th Century German Rococo Platters and Serveware
Gold
Vintage 1960s German Rococo Platters and Serveware
Porcelain
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century German Platters and Serveware
Maiolica
Early 20th Century German Rococo Platters and Serveware
Porcelain
Antique 1860s German Platters and Serveware
Pottery
1990s German Modern Platters and Serveware
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century German Rococo Platters and Serveware
Porcelain
Vintage 1970s German Modern Platters and Serveware
Metal
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Metal
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Metal
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How Much is a German Silver Platter?
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Silver platters are solid silver or silver-plated. In order to qualify as pure silver, an object must be made from at least 92.5% pure silver. For example, most sterling silver is around 7.5% copper, which helps strengthen the piece and give it longevity. Shop a collection of antique and modern silver platters from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is German silver real?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024No, 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.
- Is German silver valuable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Yes, 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 ExpertSeptember 9, 2024Yes, a silver platter may be worth something. Solid silver pieces likely have value simply due to the going market rate for silver precious metals. In addition, both solid silver and silver-plated platters may be sought by collectors based on their age, style and other factors. Some collectors look for platters made by specific manufacturers, such as Tiffany & Co., Gorham and Christofle. If you'd like to receive a professional valuation for your piece, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a variety of silver platters on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024To tell if a platter is real silver, search the piece for purity hallmarks. Marking systems vary by country, so research the ones on your piece using trusted online resources to determine the metal. If you can't find any markings, try holding a magnet near your platter. Solid silver isn't magnetic. As a result, you can conclude that your piece is silver-plated or crafted out of an entirely different metal if a magnet sticks to its surface. If you need help identifying your platter's material, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can be of service. Find a selection of silver platters on 1stDibs.
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