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Antique Indian Silver Beaker
Antique Indian Silver Beaker

Antique Indian Silver Beaker

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Indian silver beaker; an addition to our range of

Category

19th Century Indian Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Silver

Antique Anglo-Indian Silver Belt Buckle c.1900
Antique Anglo-Indian Silver Belt Buckle c.1900

Antique Anglo-Indian Silver Belt Buckle c.1900

Located in Worcester, GB

Antique Anglo-Indian Silver Belt Buckle c.1900 A decorative late 19th to early 20th century Anglo

Category

Late 19th Century British Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Indian Silver Wheelbarrow Bon Bon Dishes Circa 1900
Antique Indian Silver Wheelbarrow Bon Bon Dishes Circa 1900

Antique Indian Silver Wheelbarrow Bon Bon Dishes Circa 1900

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Indian silver bon bon dishes in the form of

Category

Early 1900s Indian Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Silver

Antique Indian Silver Three Piece Tea Service
Antique Indian Silver Three Piece Tea Service

Antique Indian Silver Three Piece Tea Service

By Grish Chunder Dutt

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A exceptional, fine and impressive antique Indian silver three piece tea service; an addition to

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1890s Indian Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Silver

19th Century Anglo-Indian Silver Bowl
19th Century Anglo-Indian Silver Bowl

19th Century Anglo-Indian Silver Bowl

Located in High Point, NC

19th century Anglo-Indian silver bowl with a rounded melon shaped base decorated with medallions

Category

19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Silver

1920s Indian Silver Sugar Bowl
1920s Indian Silver Sugar Bowl

1920s Indian Silver Sugar Bowl

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Indian silver sugar bowl; an addition to our silver

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1920s Indian Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Silver

Ornate 19 Century Indian Silver Clad Mirror
Ornate 19 Century Indian Silver Clad Mirror

Ornate 19 Century Indian Silver Clad Mirror

Located in New York, NY

Very fine quality 19 century ornate Indian silver clad mirror.

Category

19th Century Indian Late Victorian Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Silver

Antique Indian Silver Card Case
Antique Indian Silver Card Case

Antique Indian Silver Card Case

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Indian silver card case; an addition to our diverse

Category

Late 19th Century Indian Other Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Silver

Kashmiri Indian Silver White-Metal Engraved Platter, Early 20th Century
Kashmiri Indian Silver White-Metal Engraved Platter, Early 20th Century

Kashmiri Indian Silver White-Metal Engraved Platter, Early 20th Century

Located in Islamabad, PK

The Kashmiri Indian Silver White-Metal Engraved Floral Round Platter from the early 20th century is

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Silver, Lead, Zinc

Antique Indian Silver Tea Service, 3-Piece Set - Circa 1890
Antique Indian Silver Tea Service, 3-Piece Set - Circa 1890

Antique Indian Silver Tea Service, 3-Piece Set - Circa 1890

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A exceptional, fine and impressive antique Indian silver three piece tea service; an addition to

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1890s Indian Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Silver

Antique Indian Silver Tea Tray by K.K. Dutt, Circa 1880
Antique Indian Silver Tea Tray by K.K. Dutt, Circa 1880

Antique Indian Silver Tea Tray by K.K. Dutt, Circa 1880

By K.K. Dutt 1

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, rare and impressive antique Indian silver two handled tea tray, an addition to our

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1880s Indian Other Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Silver

Antique Indian Silver Cologne Bottle Circa 1890
Antique Indian Silver Cologne Bottle Circa 1890

Antique Indian Silver Cologne Bottle Circa 1890

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Indian silver cologne bottle; an addition to our

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1890s Indian Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Silver

An Indian Silver Foil Overlaid Palaquin, Early 19th Century
An Indian Silver Foil Overlaid Palaquin, Early 19th Century

An Indian Silver Foil Overlaid Palaquin, Early 19th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

An Indian Silver Foil Overlaid Palaquin, Early 19th Century The open scroll and foliate embossed

Category

Early 19th Century Indian Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Foil

Antique Indian Silver Tea Caddy by Grish Chunder Dutt
Antique Indian Silver Tea Caddy by Grish Chunder Dutt

Antique Indian Silver Tea Caddy by Grish Chunder Dutt

By Grish Chunder Dutt

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Indian silver tea caddy, an addition to our silver

Category

1880s Indian Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Silver

Indian Silver Repoussé Hunting Bowl, Lucknow, 19th Century
Indian Silver Repoussé Hunting Bowl, Lucknow, 19th Century

Indian Silver Repoussé Hunting Bowl, Lucknow, 19th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

ornamentation. Elephant and tree mark on underside; see W.R.T. Wilkinson, Indian Silver 1858-1947 attributing

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19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Silver

Anglo-Indian Silver Belt Buckle with Red and Black Belts
Anglo-Indian Silver Belt Buckle with Red and Black Belts

Anglo-Indian Silver Belt Buckle with Red and Black Belts

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This is a highly ornate and decorative old Anglo-Indian silver belt buckle with red and black

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Silver

19C Anglo Indian Silver Perfume Bottle Case
19C Anglo Indian Silver Perfume Bottle Case

19C Anglo Indian Silver Perfume Bottle Case

Located in Dallas, TX

19C Anglo Indian solid silver perfume bottle case. Lovely 19th century Anglo-Indian solid silver

Category

Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Sterling Silver

Indian Silver Gilt and Agate Handled Travelling Knife and Fork
Indian Silver Gilt and Agate Handled Travelling Knife and Fork

Indian Silver Gilt and Agate Handled Travelling Knife and Fork

By Hamilton & Co., Calcutta

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Indian silver gilt and agate handled travelling

Category

1880s Indian Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Agate, Silver

Rare Antique Indian Silver-Clad Votive Figures  19th Century  Asian Art
Rare Antique Indian Silver-Clad Votive Figures  19th Century  Asian Art

Rare Antique Indian Silver-Clad Votive Figures 19th Century Asian Art

Located in London, GB

Antique Indian Silver-Clad Votive Figures – Set of 3 19th Century Rajasthan or Gujarat A Rare Set

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19th Century Indian Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Silver

Indian Silver Bidriware Inlaid Silver Metal Twin Handled Tray
Indian Silver Bidriware Inlaid Silver Metal Twin Handled Tray

Indian Silver Bidriware Inlaid Silver Metal Twin Handled Tray

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A fine antique Indian Bidriware twin handled tray inlaid with silver leaf designs and dating from

Category

Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Metal, Silver

Antique Indian Silver Hip Flask with Leather Case
Antique Indian Silver Hip Flask with Leather Case

Antique Indian Silver Hip Flask with Leather Case

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Indian 900 standard silver hip flask with the original

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1910s Indian British Colonial Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Silver

A Fine Indian Silver Peacock Box(Pandan), 19th Century
A Fine Indian Silver Peacock Box(Pandan), 19th Century

A Fine Indian Silver Peacock Box(Pandan), 19th Century

Located in London, GB

Intricately engraved with rich floral motifs and adorned with finely detailed peacock figures in high relief, it captures both the grace and symbolism of India’s national bird. The c...

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19th Century Indian Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Silver

Indian silver repousse work decorated jar and cover circa 1900
Indian silver repousse work decorated jar and cover circa 1900

Indian silver repousse work decorated jar and cover circa 1900

Located in Central England, GB

A late 19th century white metal (tests as sterling quality silver), very fine quality repousse

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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Silver

Antique Anglo-Indian Silver Box with Hand Chased and Repousse Decoration
Antique Anglo-Indian Silver Box with Hand Chased and Repousse Decoration

Antique Anglo-Indian Silver Box with Hand Chased and Repousse Decoration

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This silver trinket or jewelry box dates to the late 19th century and is presumed have been made in

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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Silver

1830s Antique Indian Colonial Silver Jug
1830s Antique Indian Colonial Silver Jug

1830s Antique Indian Colonial Silver Jug

By Hamilton & Co., Calcutta

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A magnificent, fine and impressive antique Indian colonial silver jug made by Hamilton & Co; part

Category

1830s Indian British Colonial Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Silver

19th Century Indian Elephant Form Silver Huqqa / Hookah
19th Century Indian Elephant Form Silver Huqqa / Hookah

19th Century Indian Elephant Form Silver Huqqa / Hookah

Located in New York, NY

Indian silver hookah (huqqa), 21.5 in (54.6 cm) tall, featuring the finely sculpted figure of a

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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Silver

Antique 19th Century Indian Solid Silver Surahi Water Bottle, Lucknow c.1870
Antique 19th Century Indian Solid Silver Surahi Water Bottle, Lucknow c.1870

Antique 19th Century Indian Solid Silver Surahi Water Bottle, Lucknow c.1870

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th Century Indian (Lucknow) solid silver wine or water flask (surai or surahi), featuring

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19th Century Indian Other Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Silver

Vintage Indian Asian silver Gemstone necklace Tribal Jewellery
Vintage Indian Asian silver Gemstone necklace Tribal Jewellery

Vintage Indian Asian silver Gemstone necklace Tribal Jewellery

Located in London, GB

A fine Vintage Indian silver and gemstone necklace Antique 19th century silver Hindu pendant in

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Silver

Antique 19th Century Indian Colonial Solid Silver Trophy Cup & Cover c.1860
Antique 19th Century Indian Colonial Solid Silver Trophy Cup & Cover c.1860

Antique 19th Century Indian Colonial Solid Silver Trophy Cup & Cover c.1860

By Charles, Nephew & Co. 1

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th Century Indian Colonial solid silver trophy cup and cover, exceptionally heavy and

Category

19th Century Indian Other Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Silver

Rare 19th Century Indian Neoclassical Silver Oil Lamp
Rare 19th Century Indian Neoclassical Silver Oil Lamp

Rare 19th Century Indian Neoclassical Silver Oil Lamp

Located in Essex, MA

Period Indian silver oil lamp of neoclassical inspiration --Early 19th century --Original

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Early 19th Century Indian Neoclassical Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Silver

Antique Boxed Indian Colonial Silver Salver (1842)
Antique Boxed Indian Colonial Silver Salver (1842)

Antique Boxed Indian Colonial Silver Salver (1842)

By George Gordon & Co 1

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A magnificent, fine and impressive antique Indian Colonial silver salver by George Gordon & Co

Category

1840s Indian Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Silver

Antique 19thC Indian Solid Silver Condiment Set, Oomersi Mawji, Bhuj c.1890
Antique 19thC Indian Solid Silver Condiment Set, Oomersi Mawji, Bhuj c.1890

Antique 19thC Indian Solid Silver Condiment Set, Oomersi Mawji, Bhuj c.1890

By Oomersi Mawji, Oomersi Mawji & Sons

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th century Indian solid silver condiment set, intricately decorated throughout with fine

Category

19th Century Indian Other Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Silver

Indian Raj period silver repousse decorated lidded container, circa 1900
Indian Raj period silver repousse decorated lidded container, circa 1900

Indian Raj period silver repousse decorated lidded container, circa 1900

Located in Central England, GB

A fine Indian silver lidded container is unmarked but tested. It is finely decorated with raised

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Silver

Anglo-Indian Art Deco Silver Presentation Casket
Anglo-Indian Art Deco Silver Presentation Casket

Anglo-Indian Art Deco Silver Presentation Casket

Located in London, GB

This Anglo-Indian silver casket is inscribed on a central panel to the front with the following

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Early 20th Century Indian Art Deco Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Silver

Indian Heavy Silver Antique Animal Repoussé Card Case
Indian Heavy Silver Antique Animal Repoussé Card Case

Indian Heavy Silver Antique Animal Repoussé Card Case

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A fine quality and heavily made antique Indian silver card case decorated in repoussé with animals

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Early 20th Century Indian Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Silver

Indian Antique Cased Silver Filigree Card Case
Indian Antique Cased Silver Filigree Card Case

Indian Antique Cased Silver Filigree Card Case

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A very finely made antique Indian silver filigree card case presented in its original fitted box

Category

19th Century Indian Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Silver

Calcutta Indian Hamilton Sterling Silver Mug from 1830s
Calcutta Indian Hamilton Sterling Silver Mug from 1830s

Calcutta Indian Hamilton Sterling Silver Mug from 1830s

Located in New York, NY

Indian sterling silver mug, made by Hamilton & Co. in Calcutta around the 1830s, adorned with

Category

Early 19th Century Indian Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Silver Soup Tureen by George Gordon & Co - Circa 1830
Antique Silver Soup Tureen by George Gordon & Co - Circa 1830

Antique Silver Soup Tureen by George Gordon & Co - Circa 1830

By George Gordon & Co 1

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A magnificent, fine and impressive antique 1830s Indian Colonial silver soup tureen; an addition to

Category

1830s Indian Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Sterling Silver

Anglo Indian Armchair Throne Silver Embossed Throne 19th Century
Anglo Indian Armchair Throne Silver Embossed Throne 19th Century

Anglo Indian Armchair Throne Silver Embossed Throne 19th Century

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Anglo Indian Armchair Throne Silver Embossed Throne late 19th Century. Anglo-Indian silver

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Late 19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Anglo-Indian Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Metal

Antique 19th Centur Indian Kutch Solid Silver Scent Bottle, Oomersi Mawji c.1890
Antique 19th Centur Indian Kutch Solid Silver Scent Bottle, Oomersi Mawji c.1890

Antique 19th Centur Indian Kutch Solid Silver Scent Bottle, Oomersi Mawji c.1890

By Oomersi Mawji

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th Century Indian Kutch (Cutch) solid silver scent bottle, of a round, globular form

Category

19th Century Indian Other Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Silver

Antique Anglo-Indian Sterling Silver Beaker, circa 1890
Antique Anglo-Indian Sterling Silver Beaker, circa 1890

Antique Anglo-Indian Sterling Silver Beaker, circa 1890

Located in Bath, GB

A late 19th century Anglo-Indian sterling silver beaker beautifully decorated with scroll and

Category

1890s Indian Late Victorian Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mughal Indian Raj Style Elephant Shape Silver Ashtray
Mughal Indian Raj Style Elephant Shape Silver Ashtray

Mughal Indian Raj Style Elephant Shape Silver Ashtray

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Mughal Indian Raj style elephant shape silver plated footed ashtray. Asian silver plated

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Early 20th Century Indian Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Silver Plate

Indian Engraved Silver Table Fountain by Oomersi Mawji & Sons
Indian Engraved Silver Table Fountain by Oomersi Mawji & Sons

Indian Engraved Silver Table Fountain by Oomersi Mawji & Sons

By Oomersi Mawji & Sons

Located in London, GB

Indian engraved silver table fountain by Oomersi Mawji & Sons Indian, late 19th century Measures

Category

Late 19th Century Indian Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Silver

Antique Anglo-Indian Hand-Crafted Brass Serving Tray with Copper & Silver Decor
Antique Anglo-Indian Hand-Crafted Brass Serving Tray with Copper & Silver Decor

Antique Anglo-Indian Hand-Crafted Brass Serving Tray with Copper & Silver Decor

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

approximately 1920 and done in a period Anglo-Indian style. The tray is composed of brass which has been hand

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Silver, Brass, Copper

Huge Antique Silver Plated Anglo-Indian Styled Figural Palm Tree Centerpiece Set
Huge Antique Silver Plated Anglo-Indian Styled Figural Palm Tree Centerpiece Set

Huge Antique Silver Plated Anglo-Indian Styled Figural Palm Tree Centerpiece Set

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

originated from Scotland and dates to approximately 1890 and done in an Anglo-Indian style. This very

Category

Late 19th Century Scottish Anglo-Indian Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Silver Plate

1852 Antique Centerpiece Indian Elephant solid 830 Silver / 411 gr.
1852 Antique Centerpiece Indian Elephant solid 830 Silver / 411 gr.

1852 Antique Centerpiece Indian Elephant solid 830 Silver / 411 gr.

Located in SE

Antique Swedish Centerpiece in solid 830 grade Silver with a realistic depiction of a cute Indian

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1850s Swedish British Colonial Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Silver

Antique Silver Kashmir Indian Tea Coffee Pot Milk Jug Sugar Bowl
Antique Silver Kashmir Indian Tea Coffee Pot Milk Jug Sugar Bowl

Antique Silver Kashmir Indian Tea Coffee Pot Milk Jug Sugar Bowl

Located in London, GB

Antique Silver Kashmir Indian Tea Coffee Pot Milk Jug Sugar Bowl Indian, Late 19th Century

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Late 19th Century Indian Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Silver

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Indian Silver Antique For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Indian silver antique for your home. An Indian silver antique — often made from metal, silver and wood — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Indian silver antique — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An Indian silver antique made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Rococo — is very popular. Hamilton & Co., Calcutta, Meissen Porcelain and Oomersi Mawji each produced at least one beautiful Indian silver antique that is worth considering.

How Much is an Indian Silver Antique?

Prices for an Indian silver antique can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $87 and can go as high as $113,339, while the average can fetch as much as $2,112.
Questions About Indian Silver Antique
  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify Indian silver, use the services of a licensed appraiser. Many convincing reproductions of Indian silver pieces exist, making it difficult to successfully authenticate pieces on your own. On 1stDibs, find a selection of expertly vetted Indian silver furniture, decorative objects and jewelry.
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.