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...
$138,000
Diamond Necklace Tiara
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A MASTERPIECE! 46.75 carats of white pear, marquise and round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold. The piece can be worn as a necklace and easily converted into a tiara...
Diamond, 18k Gold
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 Fernch Floral Diamond Platinum Wedding Tiara
Located in Miami, FL
Antique French Floral Design Platinum Diamond Tiara with Detachable Brooch This magnificent French tiara, crafted in luxurious platinum, is a masterpiece of elegance and refinement....
Diamond, Platinum
Rare Cartier Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Retractable Pencil Watch, 1920's
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier rare and unusual Art Deco period 14K yellow gold retractable pencil watch 1920's Sleek and elegant, rectangular ribbed gold case, watch set in the upper part, tapered arrow s...
14k Gold, Yellow 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
$19,127 / set
W 1.34 in L 2.68 in
Antique 17th/18th Century Sequilé Diamond Demi-Parure Yellow Gold Portuguese
Located in Lisbon, PT
Museum-quality antique late 17th/early 18th century diamond and yellow gold Baroque “sequilé” earrings and pendant/brooch demi-parure, Portuguese, with hallmarks from the period and ...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara Necklace
Located in London, GB
A vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara necklace. An exceptional vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara and necklace set, in platinum, circa 1950. This beautifull...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Late Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara/Necklace and Earrings
Located in London, England
An extremely elegant late Victorian sapphire and diamond convertible tiara and earring set, in silver and gold, circa 1900’s. This beautifully handcrafted tiara can be effortlessly...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Cartier Diamond Necklace in Two Tone 18K Gold
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional Cartier diamond necklace in 18 karat yellow and white gold. The necklace is composed of alternating high-polish yellow and white gold diamond-patterned links. The wider c...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Emilio Jewelry AGL Certified 28.00 Carat No Heat Classic Ceylon Sapphire
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located in the Iconic Gem Tower/Gia Building in New York's Diamond District. This sapphire has been certified as no...
Sapphire
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
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
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
$52,969
W 2.49 in L 2.96 in
Antique 18th Century Minas Novas Earrings Pendant/Brooch Girandole Portuguese
Located in Lisbon, PT
Museum-quality rare and important antique 18th century Minas Novas rock crystal quartz girandole pendant and earrings demi-parure mounted in closed-back silver, Portuguese, circa 177...
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver
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
$19,988
H 3 in W 3.7 in
Antique Edwardian Tiffany & Co. Platinum and Gold 5ctw Diamond Comb Bride Veil
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stones– 148 Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European Cut - Pave Set - 4-5ctw approx. 1 Natural Carved Stone - Comb - Orange Color Material: Solid Platinum Top w/ Yellow Gold Back We...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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.