Fine Pair of George II Antique Irish Silver Salvers
Located in New York, NY
had a most distinguished career. He was a privy councilor in both England and Ireland. He was
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H 0.99 in Dm 7.64 in
Pair Antique Irish Georgian Sterling Silver Salvers / Waiters Dublin c. 1770
Located in London, GB
A lovely pair of Antique George III solid silver salvers with classic shell and scroll borders
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H 2.17 in Dm 18.51 in
Antique Solid Silver Tray Salver (47cm) - Georgian Irish Robert W Smith 1831
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this magnificent Georgian solid silver Irish tray/footed salver with the
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H 1.38 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in
Irish Chippendale Border Sterling Silver Salver by West & Son of Dublin
By West & Son
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Dublin in 1926 by West & Son, this handsome, sterling silver salver, has a
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Irish Britannia Standard George III Antique Salver Dublin Matthew West
Located in 53-64 Chancery Lane, London
A highly collectable 18th century makers mark only shaped shell border circular salver sitting on
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.
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