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Art Deco Chinese Export Ring Natural Turquoise Enamel Silver Gilt Flower Motif
Art Deco Chinese Export Ring Natural Turquoise Enamel Silver Gilt Flower Motif

Art Deco Chinese Export Ring Natural Turquoise Enamel Silver Gilt Flower Motif

Located in New York, NY

TURQUOISE CABOCHON IN A WONDERFUL FLOWER MOTIF SETTING WITH EXQUISITE ENAMEL DECORATION IN SILVER GILT. The

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Anglo-Indian Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Turquoise, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal

Apache Indian Chief Head Car Mascot, Hood Ornament / Paperweight, France, 1925
Apache Indian Chief Head Car Mascot, Hood Ornament / Paperweight, France, 1925

Apache Indian Chief Head Car Mascot, Hood Ornament / Paperweight, France, 1925

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Apache indian Chief Head Car Mascot - Hood Ornament / Paperweight. Designed by H. Briand publisher

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Marble, Bronze

A Dutch-colonial Sri Lankan nedun wood and Indian padouk miniature chiffonier

A Dutch-colonial Sri Lankan nedun wood and Indian padouk miniature chiffonier

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Apart from being a highly decorative object and a status symbol, these miniature pieces of furniture also functioned as collector’s items. Just like the dollhouses were for rich wome...

Category

18th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Silver

Pair of English Doré & Silvered Bronze Camel Centrepieces for Orientalist Market
Pair of English Doré & Silvered Bronze Camel Centrepieces for Orientalist Market

Pair of English Doré & Silvered Bronze Camel Centrepieces for Orientalist Market

By Elkington & Co.

Located in New York, NY

An unusual and very fine pair of antique ormolu and silvered bronze English camel centrepieces made

Category

Mid-19th Century English Anglo-Indian Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

19th C Anglo Indian Paper Mache And Brass Banded Coffee Table
19th C Anglo Indian Paper Mache And Brass Banded Coffee Table

19th C Anglo Indian Paper Mache And Brass Banded Coffee Table

Located in Dallas, TX

19th c rare Anglo Indian paper mache and silver leafed and brass banded cocktail table with a glass

Category

19th Century English Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Glass, Papier Mâché, Paper

Antique Diamond Ear Pendants
Antique Diamond Ear Pendants

Antique Diamond Ear Pendants

Located in Geneva, CH

A pair of captivating antique Rose cut Diamond Ear Pendants, crafted on silver and gold with

Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Anglo-Indian Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Silver cigarette case with Portrait of Maharaja Sajjan Singh Bahadur, 1910
Silver cigarette case with Portrait of Maharaja Sajjan Singh Bahadur, 1910

Silver cigarette case with Portrait of Maharaja Sajjan Singh Bahadur, 1910

By Hamilton & Co., Calcutta

Located in Trieste, IT

Rare silver cigarette case with enameled portrait of Maharaja Sajjan Singh Bahadur of Ratlam State (1880 - 1947).Silver case (tested), probably Anglo-Indian, first quarter ...

Category

1910s Indian Anglo-Indian Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Coral Turquoise Lapis Lazuli Collar Choker
Coral Turquoise Lapis Lazuli Collar Choker

Coral Turquoise Lapis Lazuli Collar Choker

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Antique hand crafted Tibetan Ceremonial Silver Collar decorated with natural raw turquoise, natural

Category

1920s Tibetan Anglo-Indian Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Opal, Sapphire & Diamond Ring Set In 18K & Silve
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Opal, Sapphire & Diamond Ring Set In 18K & Silve

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Opal, Sapphire & Diamond Ring Set In 18K & Silve

By Bochic

Located in New York, NY

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Opal, Sapphire & Diamond Ring Set In 18K & Silver Natural

Category

Early 20th Century Thai Anglo-Indian Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

19C Anglo Ceylonese Sewing Box of Museum Quality
19C Anglo Ceylonese Sewing Box of Museum Quality

19C Anglo Ceylonese Sewing Box of Museum Quality

Located in Dallas, TX

central bone and hand painted flower. The circle is edged in bone, wood and silver chevrons. What makes

Category

Mid-19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Silver

Pair of Elephant and Coconut Boxes or Garnitures
Pair of Elephant and Coconut Boxes or Garnitures

Pair of Elephant and Coconut Boxes or Garnitures

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Antique Anglo-Indian garniture boxes featuring silvered metal lids, dramatic finials and hand

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Coconut

Antique American Colonial Revival Indian Canoe Olive Dish
Antique American Colonial Revival Indian Canoe Olive Dish

Antique American Colonial Revival Indian Canoe Olive Dish

Located in New York, NY

American Colonial Revival olive dish, ca 1880. Glass canoe; sterling silver bow and stern with

Category

Late 19th Century American Colonial Revival Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 4 Raj Indian Place Card Holders with Western Modes of Transport
Set of 4 Raj Indian Place Card Holders with Western Modes of Transport

Set of 4 Raj Indian Place Card Holders with Western Modes of Transport

Located in New York, NY

Set of 4 novelty sterling silver place card holders, ca 1920. Retailed by Jagat Narain & Sons

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

English Regency Black Lacquered Elephant Side Table
English Regency Black Lacquered Elephant Side Table

English Regency Black Lacquered Elephant Side Table

Located in Queens, NY

English Regency (Anglo-Indian) (Mid-19th Century) style black lacquered and parcel silver gilt

Category

19th Century British Anglo-Indian Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Silver Leaf

Large Burmes Brass, Copper, Silver Inlaid Ceremonial Bowl with Avatars of Vishnu
Large Burmes Brass, Copper, Silver Inlaid Ceremonial Bowl with Avatars of Vishnu

Large Burmes Brass, Copper, Silver Inlaid Ceremonial Bowl with Avatars of Vishnu

By Rajhastani

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

off the Great Temple (Brihadisvara) in Tanjore. A southern Indian magnificent silver and copper inlaid

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Silver, Brass, Copper

Indian Silver Bowl
Indian Silver Bowl

Indian Silver Bowl

Unavailable|$975

Indian Silver Bowl

Located in Vancouver, BC

An Indian silver bowl, possibly Madras or Cutch, circa 1900. Embossed and chased in fine detail

Category

Early 1900s English Indian Silver Antique

Indian Silver Kutch Cruet Set
Indian Silver Kutch Cruet Set

Indian Silver Kutch Cruet Set

Located in Southampton, NY

Indian silver kutch cruet set, c. 1890. Measures: Largest piece 3" x 3" x 3".

Category

1890s Indian Anglo-Indian Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Silver

Fine Indian Silver Nurses Buckle
Fine Indian Silver Nurses Buckle

Fine Indian Silver Nurses Buckle

Located in Worcester, Worcestershire

Nurses buckle Composition Indian silver, unhallmarked Dimensions 12 x 7 cm Weight 62 grams

Category

19th Century Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Indian Silver Rosewater Bottles
19th Century Indian Silver Rosewater Bottles

19th Century Indian Silver Rosewater Bottles

Located in Godalming, GB

Pair of Indian silver rosewater bottles each with chained domed cover.

Category

Mid-19th Century Indian Islamic Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Silver

Late 19th Century Indian Silver Double Ended Measuring Cup
Late 19th Century Indian Silver Double Ended Measuring Cup

Late 19th Century Indian Silver Double Ended Measuring Cup

Located in Worcester, Worcestershire

Period Late 19th century, Indian Composition Silver, without hallmark, probably 0.800 silver

Category

19th Century Indian Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Silver

These 19th Century, Indian Silver Rose Water Sprinklers
These 19th Century, Indian Silver Rose Water Sprinklers

These 19th Century, Indian Silver Rose Water Sprinklers

Located in London, GB

These 19th century, Indian silver rose water sprinklers. Used to spray rose water on the guests at

Category

19th Century Indian Other Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Silver

Oomersee Mawji Antique Indian Silver Tankard
Oomersee Mawji Antique Indian Silver Tankard

Oomersee Mawji Antique Indian Silver Tankard

By Oomersee Mawjee

Located in London, GB

A very good Kutch silver tankard with a well modelled snake scroll handle. The tankard highly

Category

1880s Indian Raj Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Silver

Indian Silver Horse Figure
Indian Silver Horse Figure

Indian Silver Horse Figure

Located in Fossano, IT

A small cast silver figure of a horse, Maharashtra or Karnataka, 19th century.

Category

19th Century Indian Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Britannia Standard Silver

Kutch Victorian Indian Silver Tankard by Oomersee Mawjee animals in foliage
Kutch Victorian Indian Silver Tankard by Oomersee Mawjee animals in foliage

Kutch Victorian Indian Silver Tankard by Oomersee Mawjee animals in foliage

By Oomersee Mawjee

Located in London, GB

A very good silver tankard with a well modeled snake scroll handle. The tankard highly decorated

Category

Late 19th Century Indian Victorian Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Indian Silver Ruby and Quartz Choker Necklace
Vintage Indian Silver Ruby and Quartz Choker Necklace

Vintage Indian Silver Ruby and Quartz Choker Necklace

Located in Hove, GB

Vintage Indian Wedding Sterling Silver Ruby and Quartz Crystal Necklace. Some age related ware on

Category

1920s Indian Arts and Crafts Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Quartz, Ruby, Sterling Silver

Walking Stick Indian Silver Rosewood Lucien Gaillard Native American 1900 France
Walking Stick Indian Silver Rosewood Lucien Gaillard Native American 1900 France

Walking Stick Indian Silver Rosewood Lucien Gaillard Native American 1900 France

By Lucien Gaillard

Located in Antwerpen, BE

Americana inspired by Native American Indian artistry. Crafted from rosewood, this unique walking stick

Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Silver

Large Antique 19th Century Indian Solid Silver Kutch Trophy Cup
Large Antique 19th Century Indian Solid Silver Kutch Trophy Cup

Large Antique 19th Century Indian Solid Silver Kutch Trophy Cup

Located in London, GB

A large antique 19th century Indian Silver Kutch trophy cup with twin cast handles, the body is

Category

1880s Indian Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Sterling Silver

Indian Colonial Presentation Bowl
Indian Colonial Presentation Bowl

Indian Colonial Presentation Bowl

Located in Singapore, SG

A late 19th century Indian silver punch bowl made for the British Raj - which makes the ultimate

Category

Mid-19th Century Indian British Colonial Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Silver

Indian Hammered Silver Prayer Table with Chippendale Inspired Feet
Indian Hammered Silver Prayer Table with Chippendale Inspired Feet

Indian Hammered Silver Prayer Table with Chippendale Inspired Feet

Located in East Hampton, NY

Late 19th century Indian silver prayer table in the style of Chippendale (two available, priced and

Category

19th Century Indian Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Wood

Pair of Indian Filigree Silver Peacock Menu Holders, Dated circa 1920
Pair of Indian Filigree Silver Peacock Menu Holders, Dated circa 1920

Pair of Indian Filigree Silver Peacock Menu Holders, Dated circa 1920

Located in London, GB

Pair of Indian Filigree silver peacock menu holders, dated circa 1920 Made in 85% silver One is

Category

1920s Indian Anglo-Indian Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Silver

Silver Inlaid Bronze Jainist Shrine, 18th Century
Silver Inlaid Bronze Jainist Shrine, 18th Century

Silver Inlaid Bronze Jainist Shrine, 18th Century

Located in Fossano, IT

A large fine Indian silver inlaid bronze Jainist shrine with a seated Thirthankar (Shantinatha

Category

18th Century Indian Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Bronze

Antique Silver Indian Colonial Biggin on Stand Calcutta 1819-1825 Cropley & Co
Antique Silver Indian Colonial Biggin on Stand Calcutta 1819-1825 Cropley & Co

Antique Silver Indian Colonial Biggin on Stand Calcutta 1819-1825 Cropley & Co

Located in 53-64 Chancery Lane, London

A very rare and extremely collectable Indian colonial coffee/tea biggin on detachable warming stand

Category

1820s Indian Anglo-Indian Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Silver

massive silver centerpiece decorated with indians
massive silver centerpiece decorated with indians

massive silver centerpiece decorated with indians

Located in Marseille, PACA

this impressive centerpiece made of massive silver is decorated with 4 indians, there's a mark on

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19th Century French Indian Silver Antique

Anglo-Indian Late 19th Century Cellartte/Jardiniere
Anglo-Indian Late 19th Century Cellartte/Jardiniere

Anglo-Indian Late 19th Century Cellartte/Jardiniere

By Caleb William Heath

Located in Mississauga, ON

Wonderful original surface and hardware strapped with brass and pinned Original copper liner

Category

Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Regency Anglo-Indian Padouk Wine Cooler
Rare Regency Anglo-Indian Padouk Wine Cooler

Rare Regency Anglo-Indian Padouk Wine Cooler

Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire

Rare Regency Anglo-Indian padouk open wine cooler of sarcophagus form and lovely proportions. With

Category

19th Century Indian Regency Indian Silver Antique

Georgian Decanter Indian Club Shape, Bohemia, circa 1770
Georgian Decanter Indian Club Shape, Bohemia, circa 1770

Georgian Decanter Indian Club Shape, Bohemia, circa 1770

By Bohemia Crystal

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

An Indian Club shaped decanter, decorated with wheel-cut interlocking circles and spire finial

Category

1770s German Neoclassical Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Cut Glass

Early 19th Century Blue and White Covered Dish with East Indian Hunt Scene
Early 19th Century Blue and White Covered Dish with East Indian Hunt Scene

Early 19th Century Blue and White Covered Dish with East Indian Hunt Scene

Located in Nashville, TN

Early 19th century blue and white covered dish with East Indian hunt scene. This very unusual dish

Category

Early 19th Century European Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Porcelain

Indian Jewelry Box
Indian Jewelry Box

Indian Jewelry Box

Unavailable|$3,200

Indian Jewelry Box

Located in New York, NY

is set of with well-placed silver enhancements and interestingly all the silver screw heads have been

Category

1840s Indian Anglo-Indian Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Silver

Stamped Silver Four-Petal Button with Turquoise Stone, circa 1890
Stamped Silver Four-Petal Button with Turquoise Stone, circa 1890

Stamped Silver Four-Petal Button with Turquoise Stone, circa 1890

By Navajo Indian Art

Located in Santa Fe, NM

. Hearkening to influences from Spanish colonial design, this button was hand-forged from ingot silver, pounded

Category

1890s American Navajo Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Silver

Large Indian Antique Silver Ginger Jar
Large Indian Antique Silver Ginger Jar

Large Indian Antique Silver Ginger Jar

Located in London, GB

A spectacular piece of Indian silverware of spherical form standing on a circular foot. The

Category

Late 19th Century Indian Indian Silver Antique

Antique Coins Rhodolites Topazes Silver Indian Cufflinks
Antique Coins Rhodolites Topazes Silver Indian Cufflinks

Antique Coins Rhodolites Topazes Silver Indian Cufflinks

Located in 1 Austin rd, Kowloon, HK

and Black Gold Plated Silver, Indian Cufflinks, by Houndsditch

Category

15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Contemporary Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Topaz, Silver

Antique Coins Iolites Spinel Silver Indian Cufflinks
Antique Coins Iolites Spinel Silver Indian Cufflinks

Antique Coins Iolites Spinel Silver Indian Cufflinks

Located in 1 Austin rd, Kowloon, HK

Plated Silver, Indian Cufflinks, by Houndsditch

Category

15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Contemporary Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Iolite, Silver, Gold Plate

George IV Period Rosewood Casket
George IV Period Rosewood Casket

George IV Period Rosewood Casket

Located in Cambridge, GB

George IV period solid rosewood casket in the Anglo-Indian manner; boldly carved with reeded

Category

Early 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Anglo-Indian Indian Silver Antique

Antique Coins Peridots Citrines Silver Indian Cufflinks
Antique Coins Peridots Citrines Silver Indian Cufflinks

Antique Coins Peridots Citrines Silver Indian Cufflinks

Located in 1 Austin rd, Kowloon, HK

Silver, by Houndsditch

Category

15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Contemporary Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Citrine, Peridot, Silver, Gold Plate

Rhodolites Earrings Indian Antique coins by Houndsditch Silver
Rhodolites Earrings Indian Antique coins by Houndsditch Silver

Rhodolites Earrings Indian Antique coins by Houndsditch Silver

Located in 1 Austin rd, Kowloon, HK

and Black Gold Plated Silver, Indian Earrings, by Houndsditch

Category

15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Contemporary Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Other, Gold Plate, Silver

Sterling Silver Military Figure Centrepiece of Indian Interest
Sterling Silver Military Figure Centrepiece of Indian Interest

Sterling Silver Military Figure Centrepiece of Indian Interest

By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.

Located in London, GB

infantryman of the Indian Army, both on a textured silver base on ebonized wooden plinth. The plinth has a

Category

Early 20th Century English Anglo Raj Indian Silver Antique

Materials

Silver

19th Century Indian Peacock Blue Enamel Silver Floral Archer's Ring
19th Century Indian Peacock Blue Enamel Silver Floral Archer's Ring

19th Century Indian Peacock Blue Enamel Silver Floral Archer's Ring

Located in s-Hertogenbosch, NL

A silver archer’s ring decorated in champlevé technique with gardan – e - talus (peacock blue

Category

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 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 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 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 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 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.