French Limoges Asparagus Service for Eight
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
French hand painted Limoges porcelain service for eight. One serving platter with eight plates
French Limoges Asparagus Service for Eight
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
French hand painted Limoges porcelain service for eight. One serving platter with eight plates
Exquisite French Floral Scroll Handpainted Sevres Style Limoges Cake Centerpiece
Located in New York, NY
Large Handpainted Sevres Style Limoges Stamped Porcelain Cake Plate Server Centerpiece. Outstandingly
Antique Ahrenfeldt Limoges Depose Blue Gold Floral Rose Svc 6 +: No Chips/Cracks
Located in Perry, FL
Stunning Antique C Arhenfeldt Limoges Depose Blue and Gold Floral Plate Set-Service for 6** Plus
Patek Philippe & Co. Limited Edition Limoge Blue and Gold Porcelain Dish
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe & Co. Limited Edition Limoge Blue and Gold Porcelain Dish - . Commemorative dish for
Patek Philippe & Co. Limited Edition Limoge Green and Gold Porcelain Dish
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe & Co. Limited Edition Limoge Green and Gold Porcelain Dish - . Conmmemorative dish
Patek Philippe & Co. Limited Edition Limoge Floral Porcelain Dish
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe & Co. Limited Edition Limoge Floral Porcelain Dish - . Commemorative dish to a
PUIFORCAT French Sterling Silver Limoges Porcelain Plates 12pc
By Emile Puiforcat
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
PUIFORCAT French Sterling Silver & Raynaud Limoges Porcelain Plates 12 pc Chen-Yang model. Chen
Sterling Silver
Patek Philippe Bonbonniere Limoges for PP, Collection 2000
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York City, NY
This is a Patek Philippe, a fine and rare porcelain “Bonbonniere” with decoration inspired by an enameled Patek Philippe pocket watch made in 1928. Made exclusively as part of a limi...
GIA Certified 15.87 Carat Emerald-Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
Magnificent 15.87 carat emerald-cut diamond solitaire engagement ring. Classic solitaire ring centering upon a stunning emerald-cut diamond of 15.87 carats, I / VVS2. The ring mount ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Rose Gold
$10,465Sale Price|30% Off
A Spectacular Large Siberian Amethyst and Diamond Pendant/Brooch, c. 1860
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique silver topped yellow gold brooch and pendant centering a gem quality natural approximately 22 ct. Siberian amethyst in a fancy octagonal shape. This stone, prong set, has an ...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Dragonfly Brooch
By Fred Leighton
Located in New Orleans, LA
Enveloped in a sea of 60.26 carats of fancy vivid yellow diamonds is this tour de force of jewelry craftsmanship from the collaboration of jewelry legends Fred Leighton and Carvin Fr...
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Tiara with Diamond Star - c.1890
Located in London, GB
We are exceptionally delighted to offer this spectacular Victorian diamond star tiara made c.1890. The tiara will come in a fully fitted presentation case as photographed. Upon pond...
Diamond, Gold
Cartier Paris Retro Ruby and Sapphire Gold Double Lipstick
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Double Headed Lipstick Holder This accessory has two heads that can hold lipstick and 2 carved gemstones (ruby and sapphire) all set in 18k yellow gold. Signed Cartier Paris,...
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique Diamond and Silver Upon Gold Tiara Necklace, Circa 1900, 45.62 Carats
Located in London, GB
An antique diamond and silver-upon-gold tiara necklace, set with Edwardian cut and old cut diamonds, in silver millegrain edged rub over settings and old-cut diamonds grain set folia...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
HARRY WINSTON Sapphire and Diamond Bib Necklace and Ear Clips
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Experience the epitome of luxury with the exquisite Harry Winston Sapphire Diamond Necklace and Ear Clips, masterfully crafted in radiant platinum. This stunning parure is adorned wi...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Harry Winston, Platinum and Diamond Pendant Earrings
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Platinum And Diamond Pendant Earrings By Harry Winston. Set With Two Pear-Shaped Diamonds 5.56ct, D- VS2 GIA # XXXXXX ) 5.05ct, D-VS2 (GIA # XXXXXX) Suspended By Clusters Of 12 Pe...
Diamond, Platinum
Gübelin 114.56 Carat Colombian Oval Emerald Necklace
Located in Kowloon, HK
Rare Gubelin-Certified Colombian Emerald Necklace, 114.56 Carats Presenting an extraordinary piece of haute joaillerie: a magnificent necklace centered by a breathtaking, museum-qua...
Emerald, 18k Gold
$960,000Sale Price|20% Off
Grs Certified 6.06 Carat Vivid Red Burmese Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
6.06 carat vivid red Burmese ruby set in platinum with half-moon side stones sounds like an exquisite piece of jewelry. Burmese rubies are highly prized for their deep red color and...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Sold|$21,236 / set
W 1.82 in L 3.35 in
Antique 18th Century Iberian Emerald Earrings Brooch/Pendant Demi Parure Spanish
Located in Lisbon, PT
Antique 18th century Iberian emerald demi-parure composed by earrings and brooch/pendant in yellow gold, with Spanish hallmarks and accompanied by fitted leather case. Indulge in the...
Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold
18 kt. Adler Genève Tennis Necklace & Asprey London Pendant Sapphire, Diamonds
By Asprey London
Located in Antwerp, BE
Massive Adler Genève Tennis Necklace With Fabulous Asprey London Pendant With 28.7 Ct. No Heat Burmese Sapphire , Total Diamonds 77 ct. from Estate Sultan Of Oman Qaboos Bin Said O...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$695,000
Ruby and Diamond Necklace
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
An Important and Spectacular Piece. 93.78 carats of Certified Intense Red Rubies. 69.49 carats of colorless white round, pear and marquise shape diamonds. Set in platinum with ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Adler Genèva Sapphire & Diamonds Necklace, Estate Sultan Oman Qaboos Bin Said
By Adler
Located in Antwerp, BE
Adler Genèva Sapphire & Diamonds Necklace, Estate Sultan Oman Qaboos Bin Said, GRS Certified Sapphire: Natural vivid blue, oval shape, brilliant cut Sri Lanka sapphire of 14.1 ct. C...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
ROYAL SILVER-GILT MOUNTED ARAB JAMBIYA DAGGER. Ornated by Gems Navratna, 1.1 Kg
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the captivating Silver-Gilt & Jewel Mounted Dagger, a true masterpiece of craftsmanship. This Mughal-inspired dagger knife, made from 1.1 kg of silver, serves as an exqui...
Silver
Art Deco Gold Bracelet
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1930s, 18k, France. This period Art Deco bracelet has timeless style and endless understated verve. The look is au courant vintage chic. Beautifully made in eighteen-karat ye...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
While early utensils were often shaped from clay, wood or bone, silversmiths later crafted flatware from precious metal. In the 19th century, mass production of electroplated flatware made silver utensils accessible to the middle class. Now, antique and vintage silver, flatware and silver-plate objects for dining and the home are heritage pieces reflecting this history of design.
Silver spoons were so prized in 15th-century England that people would travel with the valuable utensils. Forks in the 17th century were frequently made with steel and likewise only available to the upper class. Silver flatware continued to be produced in small workshops in the 18th century and was a luxury reserved for the elite. When George I came to the throne in 1714, the silver dining service — including plates, dishes, soup tureens, chargers and sauceboats — became all-important.
Innovative manufacturing techniques such as the electroplating process in the 19th century would transform silversmithing with industrialization. Sheffield plate was used from 1750 to 1880 and involved a fusion method to fabricate everything from knife handles to serveware. French industrial chemist Henri de Ruolz discovered a gilding and silver-plating process for metals in 1841, with the silver-like results so celebrated that Napoleon III ordered a 3,000-piece flatware set. The expansion of table service in the Victorian era also led to an increasing number of flatware and serving pieces in a canteen, or cutlery chest, all with specific uses, from toast forks to butter picks.
While affordable metal flatware is widely available today, historic brands including Gorham Manufacturing Company — whose legendary contribution to the history of silver making started in 1831 — and Christofle continue the tradition of silver and silver-plate flatware.
Browse 1stDibs for both antique and contemporary silver, flatware and silver-plate objects in a range of elegant designs to enhance your dining table.