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Antique English Silver-Plated Hallmarked Gravy Boat and Tray, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English silver-plated hallmarked gravy boat and tray, circa 1880.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Silver-Plate Hallmarked Salad Servers or Serving Pieces Pair Of
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely set of vintage silver-plate salad servers or serving pieces are hallmarked with crowns
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique English Silver-Plate Hallmark Footed Drinks Tray with Gallery Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English silver-plated drinks tray, circa 1880. This long and narrow drinks tray is footed
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Monumental Very Fine English Silver Plated Epergne
Located in Houston, TX
, embossed feet, Victorian silver plated hallmarks.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Mid-20th Century Decorative Dish Set Silver plated With Blue Accents
Located in Opole, PL
dishes with a tray, all elements are silver plated (hallmarks blurred). One of the blue glass inlet
Category

Mid-20th Century English Platters and Serveware

Materials

Metal

Vintage German Cellar Key Wine Bottle Opener in Silver Plate, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Vintage Heavily silver-plated (hallmark for 90 microns), very stylish cellar key-corkscrew
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Pair of French Art Nouveau Silver Plated Flower Vases S. Anon. Orfévrerie Ercuis
Located in OVIEDO, AS
vases have their respective silver plated hallmarks (5) of Societé Anonyme Orfévrerie d´Ercuis O.E
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Silver Plate

Hammered Silver Plate Basket
By Meriden Silver Plate Co.
Located in New York, NY
ball feet. Hallmarked: Meriden silver plate Co No. 01006.
Category

20th Century American Folk Art Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver

Hammered Silver Plate Basket
Hammered Silver Plate Basket
H 4.5 in W 7.25 in D 5.5 in
1950s SG Hall Mark England Large Silver Plate Serving Spoon and Fork Set
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1950s Two Pieces Salad Serving Set Silver Plate Hallmark England 4915. SG Hall Mark England Large
Category

Mid-20th Century British Georgian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

WMF Art Nouveau candlestick. Germany 1906. Silver plated.
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Köln, NW
WMF Art Nouveau candlestick, Geisslingen Germany. 1906 Silver-plated. Hallmarked. Britannia metal
Category

Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Candlesticks

Materials

Britannia Standard Silver, Lead, Tin

Vintage 19th Century Christofle Silver Plated Round Bread Plates Hallmarked Pair
By Christofle
Located in Milano, IT
. The silver plating adds a touch of sophistication, making these plates perfect for both formal dining
Category

Antique 19th Century French Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Italian Hallmarked Gucci Silver-Plate Stirrup Cups 1970s
By Gucci
Located in Munich, DE
Set of three vintage Gucci silver plate stirrup cups have two ways and are in the design of a dog
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver Bread Plate with its Original Hallmark
Located in Marbella, ES
Silver Bread Plate with its Original Hallmark
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Tableware

Materials

Silver

Large Oval Edwardian Gallery Butler Tray Hallmarked Silver Plate.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Large Oval Edwardian Gallery Butler Tray Hallmarked Silver Plate. Large oval Edwardian butler
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper

Durousseau & Raynaud Hallmarked Art Deco Silver Plated Service Set, France
Located in Brussels, BE
Durousseau & Raynaud Hallmarked Art Deco silver plated service - France 5 elements Dimensions of
Category

Vintage 1910s Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Hallmarked Gucci - Italy Silver-Plate "Fox Head" Hunt Bottle Opener Barware
By Gucci
Located in St. Louis, MO
Circa 1970s Hallmarked Gucci - Italy Silver-Plated Fox Head bottle opener hunting / equestrian
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

An HallMarked Gucci 1980s Silver Plated Barware Rabbit Head Stirrup Cup
By Gucci
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This hallmarked Gucci stirrup cup from the 1980s is a luxurious piece of silver-plated barware that
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

An HallMarked Gucci 1980s Silver Plated Barware Stag's Head Stirrup Cup
By Gucci
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This hallmarked Gucci stirrup cup from the 1980s is a luxurious piece of silver-plated barware that
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage English Victorian Style Silver Plated Oval Platter Tray Crown Hallmark
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage English Victorian Style Silver Plated Oval Platter Tray Crown Hallmark. Item featured is
Category

Mid-20th Century Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair Estate English Hallmarked Silver Plated Champagne / Wine Coolers Circa 1950
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Estate English Hallmarked Silver Plated Champagne / Wine Coolers, Circa 1950's.
Category

Mid-20th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Hallmarked Gucci - Italy Silver-Plate "Elk Head" Stirrup Cup Barware - Hunt Club
By Gucci
Located in St. Louis, MO
Circa 1970s Hallmarked Gucci - Italy Silver-Plated Elk Head hunting equestrian theme stirrup cup
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Hallmarked Gucci - Italy Silver-Plate Horse Head Stirrup Cup Barware - Hunt Club
By Gucci
Located in St. Louis, MO
Circa 1970s Hallmarked Gucci - Italy Silver-Plated Horse Head hunting Equestrian Stirrup Cup. This
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate, Metal

Individual Lamb Chop Handles embossed silver plated CB Hallmark, 1920's
By Cailar Bayard 1
Located in Paris, FR
meals. Stamped with the "CB" hallmark, featuring a sun and a radiant mask, they date back to 1920's and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

17thC Set of Three Boston Hallmark Sterling Silver Graduated Plates
Located in Big Flats, NY
17thC Set of Three Boston Hallmark Sterling Silver Graduated Plates Measures- Small plate: 6.25
Category

Antique 17th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Hallmarked Hand Hammered Silver-Plate Eye Shaped Small Tray / Ring Tray
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely vintage hallmarked silver-plate small tray is in the shape and form of an eye or
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Decorative Sterling Silver Dish Ring or Plate Stand Hallmarked in 1921
By D. & J. Wellby 1
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London, 1921 by D. & J. Wellby, this pleasing, sterling silver dish ring, has pierced
Category

Vintage 1920s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hallmark English George I Style Silver Plated 3 Pieces Tea Set Bakelite Handles
By Sheffield
Located in Miami, FL
Circa 1930s, this silver service was made in England. All piece are signed with hallmarks. Features
Category

Mid-20th Century English George I Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Large Barker Ellis Oval Bowl with Menorah Hallmark Silverplate, Early 20th c
By Barker Ellis Silver Co.
Located in valatie, NY
Large Barker Ellis Silverplated Oval Bowl with Menorah Hallmark. Barker Ellis silver, Birmingham
Category

Early 20th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of Silver Plated Tableware SIVAR Hallmark From the Mid-20th Century
Located in Opole, PL
Set of Silver Plated Tableware SIVAR Hallmark From the Mid-20th Century A set of silver plated
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Metal

Silver Bread Plate with its Original Hallmark and Decoration in Central Part
Located in Marbella, ES
Silver Bread Plate with its Original Hallmark and Decoration in Central Part
Category

Late 20th Century English Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver

Set of 6 Hermes Silver Plated Jewelry Trays and Cup, 1950s France
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
plated hallmarks throughout. Different designs on almost every dish. 2 of the five dishes have a scale
Category

Vintage 1950s French Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Metal

Old Sheffield Plate English Tray Early Victorian, Handles, Engraved, Hallmarked
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Sheffield Plate tray features a fully embossed silver foil border. Additionally, the edges showcase a
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Sheffield Plate

Vintage Cased Condiment Set, English, Silver, Tableware, Hallmarked, Dated 1948
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
silver and one electro-plated Hallmarks present for Adie Brothers LTD, Birmingham assay mark and 1948
Category

Mid-20th Century British Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cartier Rose Mineral Sterling Silver Catch-All Paperweight
By Cartier
Located in Hicksville, NY
paperweight created by Cartier in the 1960s. The base of the paperweight is made of a sterling silver plate
Category

Vintage 1960s French Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Newport Sterling Silver Round Plate
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Newport Sterling Silver Round Plate. It is hallmarked Newport Sterling 115281 in the back
Category

20th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Silver Plate Swan Decanter WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Newark, England
Glass Body with Silver Plated Mounts From our Glassware collection, we are pleased to offer this
Category

Antique 1890s German Art Nouveau Barware

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

William Roger & Son Silver Plate Pie Server
By William Rogers
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a William Rogers & Son Silver Plate Pie Server. It is hallmarked Spring Flowers Wm Rogers
Category

Mid-20th Century American Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Dutch Silver Plate Trinket Box Casket 1930 Hallmark
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Dutch silver plate trinket box and cover Circa 1930 This pretty piece is embossed with figures and
Category

Vintage 1930s Antiquities

Materials

Silver Plate

Tiffany & Co. Makers Silver Soldered Oval Vegetable Serving Dish Silver Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tiffany & Co Makers Silver Soldered 18" Oval Vegetable Serving Dish Silver Plate. Item features
Category

Early 20th Century Regency Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

A Set Of 2 Cheese Scoop Spoon, A Pair of Solid Silver Cheese Spoon With Hallmark
Located in Wembley, GB
A set of 2 beautiful British silver Stilton Cheese Scoop spoons. Faint BW monogram to handle. Very
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Antique Silver Plated Wine Bottle Holder, Server or Caddy
By Hukin & Heath
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
composed of silver plate and is clearly hallmarked with the maker's signature for Hukin and Heath.
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver Plated Flatware Service for 4 by Christofle Malmaison
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
silver fully hallmarked. Knives: 9 5/8"; Forks: 8 1/8"; Salad Forks: 6.5"; Spoons: 7.5".
Category

Mid-20th Century French Empire Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Georgian-Style Silver-Plated English Teapot-Chocolate Pot
Located in Prato, Tuscany
English silver-plated teapot. Unfortunately, the hallmark on the bottom is heavily worn, making it
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Georgian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Italian Silver-Plated Bottle Opener and Nutcracker Duo
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
, each one crafted from stainless steel with a silver-plated handle. Stamped with Italian hallmarks on
Category

20th Century Italian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate, Stainless Steel

GUCCI Silver Plated Animal Stirrup Cups Signed Italy, 1970s
By Gucci
Located in North Hollywood, CA
and upside down on their antlers. This very Italian hallmarked Gucci silver plated stirrup cups have
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Georgian Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Large Antique Styled English Silver Plated Serving Tray
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large antique styled silver plated serving tray is hallmarked by an unknown maker, and
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Copper

Vintage Italian Silver-Plated Bottle Opener and Butter Knife Duo
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An elegant matching pair of vintage Italian silver-plated implements, consisting of a stainless
Category

20th Century French Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate, Stainless Steel

Vintage Christofle Albi Silver-Plate Coasters, Wine Coasters Set of 10 Barware
By Christofle
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful set of 10 hallmarked Christofle silver plate coasters for cocktails or wine and
Category

Vintage 1960s French Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Mid-Century Modern Crystal Cocktail Shaker with Silver Plated Top, Carme
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
deep cut checker pattern. The cap is silver plated and has a hallmark: Carme. The crystal and silver
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Fruit Basket James Dixon 19th Century
By James Dixon & Sons
Located in London, GB
This is an exceptionally fine antique English Victorian silver plated fruit basket with hallmarks
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Old Fattorini Cut Crystal & Silver Plate Serving Dish From England
Located in North Salem, NY
enhances any table setting. Gracing the dish is a finely detailed lid, bearing the hallmark of silver plate
Category

Early 20th Century English Serving Pieces

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Vintage Hand Hammered Silver Plate Italian Bowl or Serving Bowl
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely vintage hand-hammered silver plate Italian bowl is hallmarked on the bottom: Battuto a
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Silver Plated Centerpiece in the Neoclassical Revival Style
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique silver plated centerpiece is signed and hallmarked by Phenix, amd presumed to
Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Sabattini Crystal and Silver Plate Caviar Bowl Dish Serving Chiller, circa 1980
By Sabattini Argenteria, Lino Sabattini
Located in Atlanta, GA
bowl insert. The ensemble is complete with its original silver plate serving spoon. The legal hallmarks
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Hallmarked Silver Plated Keepsake Box, Sheffield, UK, circa 1900
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Offered is a stunning silver plated keepsake box dating to 1900, with associated hallmark. This
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Pair of Antique English Edwardian Silver Plated Candlesticks
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique silver plated candlesticks are hallmarked "W.S.&Co." which we are unable to
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Metal

Antique Elkington Silver Plated Claret Jug with Etched Shore Bird & Cattails
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This very well executed engraved crystal and silver plated claret jug is hallmarked by the renowned
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Antique Georgian Styled Silver Plated Wine Cooler with Staved Wood Bucket Design
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique silver plated wine cooler is hallmarked by an unknown maker and originates from
Category

Early 20th Century English George III Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Hallmarked Silver Plated Keepsake Box, Sheffield, Uk, Circa 1900
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Offered is a stunning Sheffield silver keepsake box dating to 1900, with associated hallmark. This
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique English Silver Plated Biscuit Barrel with Lion Handles & Claw Feet
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This silver plated biscuit barrel is hallmarked by an unknown maker, and originates from England
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

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Silver Plate Hallmarks For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of silver plate hallmarks is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver and silver plate, all silver plate hallmarks available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of silver plate hallmarks available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Silver plate hallmarks bearing Modern or Regency hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Gucci, Sheffield and Asprey International Limited each produced beautiful silver plate hallmarks that are worth considering.

How Much are Silver Plate Hallmarks?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,050, while they’re typically $395 on the low end and $3,800 highest priced.
Questions About Silver Plate Hallmarks
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The hallmark for silver plate depends on the manufacturer. Most often, companies do not place hallmarks on silver plate. This differs from sterling silver, which usually bears a 925 mark. In some cases, companies may stamp "plated" or a similar term, but this is uncommon. On 1stDibs, find a range of silver plate serveware and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    How you read silver plate hallmarks depends on the origin of the piece. Makers in different countries utilize varying systems for hallmarking their silver plate pieces, and these systems have evolved over time. For example, some British makers indicated the highest quality of silver plate with an A1 hallmark and the second highest with an A. Since there is so much variation, the best way to interpret hallmarks on a particular piece is to consult trusted online resources, a certified appraiser or a knowledgeable antiques dealer. On 1stDibs, shop a range of silver plate pieces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, silver-plated items will not have a hallmark or ‘925’ stamp. Silver-plated refers to when an item, usually brass, has been coated in a thin layer of silver. You can shop a collection of authentic silver-plated items from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify silver plate hallmarks, try snapping a photo with your smartphone or tablet and then performing a reverse image. Often, this approach will allow you to determine who produced a particular piece. If your search yields no results, try typing a description of the marking into a search engine or browsing image galleries of maker's marks published on trusted online resources. If you run into any difficulty, a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can be of assistance. Shop a large selection of silver deocrative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    To identify silver hallmarks, use trusted online resources. A quick way to learn the meaning of a silver hallmark is to snap a photo of it and then conduct a reverse image search to discover similar markings. You can also type the description of the hallmark into a search engine and then review the results. If you have difficulty making an identification on your own, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Explore a collection of silver wares on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Up until 1974, the silver hallmark for Sheffield Silver was the crown, although the origin and connotation of the symbol is not known. You can find a variety of silver products from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Georgian silver products are indeed hallmarked. Georgian silver has a date mark, a maker’s mark, a town mark, a duty mark and an assay mark. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic silver pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    India introduced hallmark licenses for vendors selling silver artifacts and jewelry in 2005. The stamp should have an oval shape, which indicates that it is made out of silver. A rectangular shape stamp indicates that your item is gold. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted Indian silver products from some of the top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To identify Sheffield hallmarks, use trusted online resources. Most British silver features markings that identify its location of production, its metal purity and its maker. You can find images of these marks on reputable reference websites and compare them to those on your piece. Photographing the marks with your smartphone or tablet and then performing a reverse image search may expedite the process. Another option is to use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Sheffield silver.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify Sheffield silver hallmarks, look at images published on the Sheffield Assay Office's official website. Most silver objects produced in Sheffield, England, will feature a lion's head marking indicating 92.5% pure silver. In addition, they will usually display a crown, rose or combination of both symbols. For assistance with the identification process, use the services of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer.

    Sheffield is an English city known to collectors largely for its production of silverplate, not sterling silver. Sheffield silverplate is a durable combination of thin silver sheets and comparatively thicker sheets of copper that was used to create a variety of household objects for years.

    In order to identify authentic Sheffield silverplate, you need to look for one significant attribute of the material. A metalworker had to ensure that all of the exposed edges of a particular piece had to be covered with a rim of silver. If not, the middle layer, which comprised copper, would show through. This would reveal that the piece was not sterling silver.

    Find a collection of antique Sheffield silverplate on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    To tell silver from silver plating, try holding a strong magnet near the item. If the magnet is attracted to the piece, it is most likely silver-plated, as solid silver is unlikely to be magnetic. You can also check the hallmarks. Markings that say silver plate, EP, EPNS, EPBM or BP indicate plating. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer evaluate the piece. Explore a large selection of silver jewelry, tableware and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sheffield silver plate usually refers to electroplated silverware produced in Sheffield, England. Prior to electroplating, Sheffield silver was associated with a particular process of layered construction which consisted of copper and silver. Today, this older form of silver is usually referred to by collectors as “Old Sheffield Silver Plate.” Shop a collection of Sheffield silver from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    Triple-plated silver is silverware manufactured with a certain technique. Specifically, the manufacturer has applied three layers of silver plating to the base metal during the production process to ensure its durability. You will sometimes see triple-plating described as "Treble Plate." Find a large selection of silverware 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 ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    The difference between a silver plate and a Sheffield plate is that one item is a type of the other. Silverplate, which is sometimes spelled silver-plate or silver plate, is the general name for any silver wares made predominantly of a base metal finished with a thin layer of pure silver.

    Developed in the 1700s by Thomas Boulsover in Sheffield, England, Sheffield silverplate is a specific type of silverplate created by fusing silver with copper. This new material felt like silver but was substantially cheaper. It was then used to produce a variety of serveware, candlesticks, buttons, tea sets and more.

    Find antique Sheffield silverplate and other silverplate objects for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertApril 16, 2024
    The mark for silver plating varies. In the U.S., the most common markings are EP, EPNS, A1 and B1. A UK silver plate may feature a wide range of markings. You can find pictures of these identifying marks on trusted online resources and use them to determine if a particular piece is silver-plated. Alternatively, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer can assist with identification. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of silver wares.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The silver plate commonly used during the 18th century is Sheffield plate. It is a combination of silver and copper. By the mid 19th century, most silver plate pieces featured electroplating. Find a collection of Sheffield plate silver ware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if your teapot is silver or silver plated, look for markings. Sterling silver teapots often show some type of markings, while silver plate pieces rarely have hallmarks. An expert licensed appraiser can assist with identification. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted silver teapots.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    To tell if a silver plate is real silver, first try holding a magnet close to it. If the magnet sticks, the piece may be silver-plated, meaning that it is primarily a base metal with a thin layer of pure silver over top. Alternatively, a magnetic plate may be crafted out of an entirely different material that simply has a silver-tone appearance. You can also research any hallmarks on the plate using trusted online resources or ask a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to give their expert opinion on the material. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of silver plates.