$2,660 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Prelude by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 24 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Prelude by International sterling silver flatware set service 24 Pieces Slender and graceful
Sterling Silver
$15,950 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Prelude by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Dinner Service 145 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Huge and impressive prelude by International Sterling Silver flatware set - 145 pieces. This set
Sterling Silver
$18,645 / set
H 14 in W 18 in D 18 in
Prelude by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 18 Service 142-Pc Huge
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Huge service for 18 in the pattern Prelude by International sterling silver flatware set of 142
Sterling Silver
$4,486 / set
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Prelude by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 50 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Prelude by International sterling silver flatware set. This set includes: Eight knives, 9 1/4
Sterling Silver
$5,309 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Prelude by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 40 pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
understated elegance of the timeless design, which was first introduced in 1939. Prelude by International
Sterling Silver
$3,757 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Prelude by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set of 30 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Prelude by International sterling silver flatware set of 30 pieces. This set includes: Six knives
Sterling Silver
$7,650 / set
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Prelude Gold by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Vermeil 48 Pc
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Prelude Gold by International sterling silver flatware set of 48 pieces. This set is vermeil
Sterling Silver
$7,927 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Prelude by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service For 12 Set 60 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
meal. Heirloom quality "Prelude" by International Sterling Silver flatware set - 60 pieces. This set
Sterling Silver
$5,931 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Prelude by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 8 Service 45 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
meal. PRELUDE BY INTERNATIONAL sterling silver Flatware set, 45 pieces. This set includes: 8 Knives
Sterling Silver
$4,324 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Prelude by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 32 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Prelude by international sterling silver flatware set, 32 pieces. This set includes: eight knives
Sterling Silver
$11,400 / set
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Prelude by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 82 Pcs Dinner
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner size prelude by International Sterling silver flatware set, 82 pieces. This set includes
Sterling Silver
$5,266 / set
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Prelude by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 48 Pcs
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Prelude by international sterling silver flatware set 48 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 9 1
Sterling Silver
4 Piece Prelude by International Silver Service Tea and Coffee Set
By International Sterling
Located in Greer, SC
4 Piece Prelude by International Silver Service Tea and Coffee Set Tea Pot : 9" Tall Coffee Pot
Sterling Silver
$14,250 / set
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Prelude by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 114 pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Prelude by International sterling silver flatware set, 114 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives
Sterling Silver
$11,863 / set
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Prelude by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 76 Pc Dinner
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Impressive Prelude by International sterling silver Flatware set - 76 pieces. This set includes
Sterling Silver
Unavailable
H 0.55 in W 1.1 in D 6.57 in
STERLING SILVER Set of 8 SWEETMEAT or CAKE FORKS - PRELUDE by INTERNATIONAL
Located in York, GB
STERLING SILVER Set of 8 PRELUDE PATTERN SWEETMEAT or CAKE FORKS - Made by the
Sterling Silver
Prelude by International Sterling Silver Compote #T177-1
Located in Big Bend, WI
Prelude by International Simply lovely Prelude by International sterling silver compote. It is
Sterling Silver
Prelude Sterling Bud Vase by International silver Co., Mid 20th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Prelude Sterling Bud vase made by International silver Co. - Weighted 124 66. Mid 20th Century
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Prelude by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 45 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
meal. Prelude by International sterling silver flatware set of 45 pieces. This set includes
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Prelude by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 24 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
meal. Prelude by international sterling silver 24 peices of flatware set. This set includes: Six
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Prelude by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 8 Service 80 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
meal. PRELUDE BY INTERNATIONAL sterling silver Flatware set, 80 pieces. This set includes: 8 Knives
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Prelude by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 80 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
meal. Prelude by International sterling silver flatware set of 80 pieces. This set includes: Eight
Sterling Silver
Pair of Tall Sterling Silver Candlesticks in the "Prelude" Pattern
By International Silver
Located in New York, NY
Pair of tall, sterling silver candlesticks in the "Prelude" pattern, International Silver Co
Sterling Silver
Prelude by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 40 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Prelude by international sterling silver flatware set, 40 pieces. This set includes: eight knives
Sterling Silver
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H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Prelude by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 40 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Prelude by International sterling silver flatware set of 40 pieces. This set includes: Eight knives
Sterling Silver
Prelude by International - Group of 10 Dinner Forks 8"
Located in Big Bend, WI
Group of 10 sterling silver dinner forks 8" in the pattern Prelude by International.
Sterling Silver
Set of Twelve International Prelude Sterling Silver Bread and Butter Plates
By International Silver
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 sterling silver bread-and-butter plates in Prelude pattern. Made by International in
Sterling Silver
$1,250 / set
H 6 in Dm 11 in
Wonderful Service 12 Selb Bavaria Heinrich & Co Gold Encrusted Dinner Plates
By Heinrich & Co. 1, Selb Porcelain
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Service Of 12 Selb Bavaria Heinrich & Co Gold Encrusted Dinner Plates
Porcelain
$87,529 / set
H 20.08 in Dm 12.6 in
Pair of Ormolu Mounted Malachite French Vases after a design by Galberg
By Ekaterinburg Faceting Factory, Russia
Located in London, GB
A pair of ormolu mounted malachite Ekaterinburg vases after a design by I.I. Galberg French, 20th century Height 51cm, diameter 32cm Crafted to a design by the prestigious architect...
Malachite, Ormolu
$15,511 / set
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Richelieu by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set of 12 Service 102 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Designed in the French Renaissance style this ornate pattern has nature inspired motifs including the popular acanthus leaf. Stunning Richelieu by International sterling silver flat...
Sterling Silver
$1,920Sale Price / set|50% Off
Vintage Limoges Porcelain Dinnerware Set - 80 Pieces
By Limoges
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite vintage dinnerware set, likely crafted in fine Limoges porcelain, features delicate floral patterns and gold accents. Each piece is signed “France,” a hallmark of its ...
Porcelain
$950 / set
H 0.75 in Dm 10.5 in
Set of 12 Noritake Morimura Gilt Dinner or Service Plates, Ex-Seidenberg
By Noritake
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 12 Noritake porcelain dinner plates. With transfer painted polychrome flowers to the center & rim, green Rococo style decoration, and raised gold highlights. (Labeled...
Porcelain
Spode Blue Italian 81 Piece Dinner Set
By Spode
Located in Montreal, Quebec
81 pieces crafted using fine earthenware porcelain make up this classic collection by Spode. The Blue Italian design depicts a scene in the Italian countryside with natural elements ...
Earthenware, Porcelain
Fabergé Silver Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...
Silver
Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service for 12 People
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful German Meissen dinnerware service for twelve people with serving pieces. The dinnerware service is in great condition. Just exquisite & very rare to find a complete service...
Gold
$6,895 / set
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Angelique by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service, 55 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Stunning Angelique by International sterling silver flatware set, 55 pieces. This set includes: Eight knives, 9 1/4". Eight forks, 7 1/4". Eight salad forks, 6 5/8". Eight teaspoons...
Sterling Silver
$5,975 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Trousseau by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 45 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Trousseau by International Sterling silver flatware set - 45 pieces. This set includes: 8 knives, 9 1/8" 8 forks, 7 1/4" 8 salad forks, 6 1/2" 8 teaspoons, 6" 8 cream soup spoons, ...
Sterling Silver
Set of 12 English Porcelain Dinner Plates, Royal Doulton, circa 1900
By Royal Doulton
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 English porcelain dinner plates, Royal Doulton, circa 1900.
Porcelain
$1,800
H 9 in W 11.75 in D 9.5 in
Antique KPM Royal Berlin Porcelain Hand-Painted Tureen with Cornucopia & Cherub
By KPM Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique KPM porcelain tureen with flower encrusted handles, Deutsche Blumen floral sprays, and a figural cherub and cornucopia finial. The base bears a blue underglaze fac...
Porcelain
Gio Ponti Diamond Flatware, Service for Twelve
By Gio Ponti, Reed & Barton
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A beautiful and complete service for twelve in the Diamond pattern by Gio Ponti. The line was designed in 1958 in collaboration with Italian architect and industrial designer, Gio Po...
Sterling Silver
Antique Meissen 68-Piece Floral Dinner Service
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Antique Meissen 68-piece floral dinner service German, c. 1900 Largest serving dish: Height 6cm, width 52.5cm, depth 37.5cm Square salad bowl: Height 9.5cm, width 22cm, depth 22cm...
Porcelain
Antique Painted and Gilt Royal Vienna Porcelain Plate
By Royal Vienna Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Antique painted and gilt royal Vienna porcelain plate Austrian, late 19th century Dimensions: Height 2.5cm, diameter 24cm Of circular form, this fine cabinet plate is crafted fr...
Porcelain
$3,200 / set
H 1 in Dm 9 in
12 Minton England Antique Custom Cobalt Blue Raised Gold Salad or Dessert Plates
By Minton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
From the storied Gilded Age firm of Minton, England we have 12 elegant cobalt blue with raised gilding plates that were custom ordered through the retailer Davis, Collamore and Compa...
Gold, Enamel
Dining and entertaining changed drastically when we began to set our tables with sterling silver for holiday gatherings, wedding receptions, engagement parties and, in some of today’s homes, everyday meals.
Often called the “Queen of metals,” silver has been universally adored for thousands of years. It is easy to see why it has always been sought after: It is durable, strong and beautiful. (Louis XIV had tables made entirely of silver.) Sterling silver is an alloy that is made of 92.5 percent silver — the “925” stamp that identifies sterling-silver jewelry refers to this number. The other 7.5 percent in sterling silver is typically sourced from copper.
Neoclassical-style sterling-silver goods in Europe gained popularity in the late 18th century — a taste for sterling-silver tableware as well as tea sets had taken shape — while in the United States, beginning in the 19th century, preparing the dinner table with sterling-silver flatware had become somewhat of a standard practice. Indeed, owning lots of silver goods during the Victorian era was a big deal. Back then, displaying fine silver at home was a status symbol for middle-class American families. And this domestic silver craze meant great profitability for legendary silversmith manufacturers such as Reed & Barton, Gorham Manufacturing Company and the International Silver Company, which was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898, a major hub of silver manufacturing nicknamed “Silver City.”
Today, special occasions might call for ceremonial silver designed by Tiffany & Co. or the seductive sterling-silver cutlery from remarkable Danish silversmith Georg Jensen, but there really doesn’t have to be an event on the calendar to trot out your finest tableware.
Event- and wedding-planning company maestro Tara Guérard says that some “investment pieces,” such as this widely enamored alloy, should see everyday use, and we’re inclined to agree.
“Sterling-silver flatware is a must-have that you can use every single day, even to eat cereal,” she says. “Personally, I want a sterling-silver goblet set for 12 to 20; I would use them every time I had a dinner party. Ultimately, there are no criteria for buying vintage pieces: Buy what you love, and make it work.”
Whether you’re thinking “ceremonial” or “cereal,” browse a versatile collection of vintage, new and antique sterling-silver wares on 1stDibs today.