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Meriden Silverplate Co Antique

Four Figural Victorian Silverplate Napkin Rings
Four Figural Victorian Silverplate Napkin Rings

Four Figural Victorian Silverplate Napkin Rings

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Attached to simple circular base, marked on bottom "Meriden Silverplate Co., Quadruple plate, 220" with lion hallmark.

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Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Meriden Silverplate Co Antique

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Silver Plate

12 American Aesthetic Movement Meriden Silverplate & Goldwashed Lotus Open Salts
12 American Aesthetic Movement Meriden Silverplate & Goldwashed Lotus Open Salts

12 American Aesthetic Movement Meriden Silverplate & Goldwashed Lotus Open Salts

By Meriden Silver Plate Co.

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Set of 12 American Aesthetic Movement Silverplate & Goldwashed Lotus Open Salts Meriden Britannia Company, circa 1875–1890 Dimensions: 2" W × 1.75" D × 1.5" H (each) Bowl: 1.25" dia...

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Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Meriden Silverplate Co Antique

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Silver Plate

American Aesthetic Twin Turtle Figural Napkin Ring, Meriden Silver Plate Co.
American Aesthetic Twin Turtle Figural Napkin Ring, Meriden Silver Plate Co.

American Aesthetic Twin Turtle Figural Napkin Ring, Meriden Silver Plate Co.

By Meriden Silver Plate Co.

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

American Aesthetic Twin Turtle Figural Napkin Ring Meriden Silver Plate Co., circa 1880s A finely cast American Aesthetic Movement figural napkin ring produced by the Meriden Silve...

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Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Meriden Silverplate Co Antique

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Metal

Antique Silverplated Sugar Bowl by Meriden Britannia Co., 1919
Antique Silverplated Sugar Bowl by Meriden Britannia Co., 1919

Antique Silverplated Sugar Bowl by Meriden Britannia Co., 1919

Located in Phoenix, AZ

This wonderful piece was made by the Merida Brittania Company in 1919. It measures about 10.5" high with the from the bottom to the top of the lid, 7" high without a lid, and is a 5"...

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Early 20th Century American Meriden Silverplate Co Antique

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Silver Plate

American Japonisme Twin Fan Figural Napkin Ring by Meriden, Circa 1880
American Japonisme Twin Fan Figural Napkin Ring by Meriden, Circa 1880

American Japonisme Twin Fan Figural Napkin Ring by Meriden, Circa 1880

By Meriden Silver Plate Co.

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

American Japonisme Twin Fan Figural Napkin Ring by Meriden Silver Plate Co., c. 1870s–1880s This finely modeled American silver-plated napkin ring is a documented Japonisme design b...

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19th Century American Japonisme Meriden Silverplate Co Antique

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Metal

Late Victorian Rodgers Meriden Conn Shell Design Dessert Luncheon Knife Set of 4
Late Victorian Rodgers Meriden Conn Shell Design Dessert Luncheon Knife Set of 4

Late Victorian Rodgers Meriden Conn Shell Design Dessert Luncheon Knife Set of 4

By John Rodgers & Co.

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Set of 4 late Victorian silverplate Rogers Meriden, Conn, Shell Design dessert luncheon knives. Each knife comes with a shell design along the bottom of the handle. Stamped: "Rodger...

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Late 19th Century American Meriden Silverplate Co Antique

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Silver

Antique Aesthetic Movement Silver Plated Hot Water Kettle with Floral Decoration
Antique Aesthetic Movement Silver Plated Hot Water Kettle with Floral Decoration

Antique Aesthetic Movement Silver Plated Hot Water Kettle with Floral Decoration

By Meriden Silver Plate Co.

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique silver plated hot water kettle was made by the Meridian Company of the United States in approximately 1890 in the period Aesthetic Movement style. The kettle has an egg ...

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Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Meriden Silverplate Co Antique

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Silver Plate

Antique Aesthetic Movement 7 Piece Silver Plated Tea Set with Floral Decoration
Antique Aesthetic Movement 7 Piece Silver Plated Tea Set with Floral Decoration

Antique Aesthetic Movement 7 Piece Silver Plated Tea Set with Floral Decoration

By Meriden Silver Plate Co.

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique silver plated tea set was made by the Meridian Company of the United States in approximately 1890 in the period Aesthetic Movement style. The set is composed of two teap...

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Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Meriden Silverplate Co Antique

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Silver Plate

Victorian Aesthetic Silverplate Napkin Ring
Victorian Aesthetic Silverplate Napkin Ring

Victorian Aesthetic Silverplate Napkin Ring

By Meriden Silver Plate Co.

Located in Riverdale, NY

Victorian Aesthetic Silverplate Napkin Ring by Meriden Co. Charming details include Japonesque fan, florals and hidden butterfly under ring. 1870's USA.

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1870s American Victorian Meriden Silverplate Co Antique

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Silver Plate

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Late Victorian Period Silverplate Centerpiece
Late Victorian Period Silverplate Centerpiece

Late Victorian Period Silverplate Centerpiece

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Late Victorian Period Silverplate Centerpiece

By Meriden Silver Plate Co.

Located in Middleburg, VA

A beautiful, highly decorative, silverplate two-part centerpiece featuring an overall rococo design, applied scrolling border to top insert and filigreed base with beaded rim. Very ...

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Early 20th Century Meriden Silverplate Co Antique

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Silver Plate

Jewel Pattern Cut Glass Punch Bowl by Meriden
Jewel Pattern Cut Glass Punch Bowl by Meriden

Jewel Pattern Cut Glass Punch Bowl by Meriden

By Meriden Cut Glass Company

Located in New Orleans, LA

Cut with very fine detail, this gorgeous punch bowl is a treasure of the American Brilliant Period. Ladle marked "Meriden Silverplate Co." Circa 1900 Measures: 14” diameter ...

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Early 20th Century North American Other Meriden Silverplate Co Antique

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Cut Glass

American Victorian Figural Silver-Plated Bird & Leaf Napkin Ring, by Meriden
American Victorian Figural Silver-Plated Bird & Leaf Napkin Ring, by Meriden

American Victorian Figural Silver-Plated Bird & Leaf Napkin Ring, by Meriden

By Meriden Silver Plate Co.

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Victorian Figural Silver-Plated Bird & Leaf Napkin Ring by Meriden Britannia Co., Circa 1880s This Victorian figural napkin ring is a known model by the Meriden Britannia Company, p...

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Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Meriden Silverplate Co Antique

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Metal

Hunting Dog Humidor for Cigars Meriden and Company Silver Plate with Makers Mark
Hunting Dog Humidor for Cigars Meriden and Company Silver Plate with Makers Mark

Hunting Dog Humidor for Cigars Meriden and Company Silver Plate with Makers Mark

By Meriden Silver Plate Co.

Located in Stamford, CT

Hunting dog humidor for Cigars. Part of our extensive Cigar collection. By Meriden & Company (American (Connecticut), founded 1808). A quadruple silver plated humidor of rectangular ...

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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Meriden Silverplate Co Antique

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Silver Plate

Antique Meriden Wilcox Silverplate Co Silver Plated Victorian Lidded Soup Tureen
Antique Meriden Wilcox Silverplate Co Silver Plated Victorian Lidded Soup Tureen

Antique Meriden Wilcox Silverplate Co Silver Plated Victorian Lidded Soup Tureen

By Meriden Silver Plate Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Meriden Wilcox Silverplate Co Silver Plated Victorian Lidded Soup Tureen.

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19th Century Victorian Meriden Silverplate Co Antique

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Silver Plate

Antique American Silver Plated Fruit Basket The Meriden Silver Plate Co. 1904
Antique American Silver Plated Fruit Basket The Meriden Silver Plate Co. 1904

Antique American Silver Plated Fruit Basket The Meriden Silver Plate Co. 1904

Located in London, GB

This is a stunning American Art Nouveau silver plated swing handle fruit basket, made in 1904. The tray has the stamp of the highly sought after silversmiths, The Meriden Silver P...

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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Meriden Silverplate Co Antique

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Silver Plate

Amusing American Victorian Quadruple Plate Nut Bowl
Amusing American Victorian Quadruple Plate Nut Bowl

Amusing American Victorian Quadruple Plate Nut Bowl

By Meriden Silver Plate Co.

Located in San Francisco, CA

An American Victorian silver plated nut bowl by Meriden Silver Plate Co. depicting a cast squirrel on the edge of a giant cracked acorn resting on a lily pad with a pair of stylized ...

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Meriden Silverplate Co Antique

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Silver Plate

Meriden 'Dog and Cat' Silverplated Figural Napkin Ring
Meriden 'Dog and Cat' Silverplated Figural Napkin Ring

Meriden 'Dog and Cat' Silverplated Figural Napkin Ring

By Meriden Silver Plate Co.

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Meriden 'Dog and Cat' Silverplated Figural Napkin Ring USA, Circa 1890 Offering an exquisite Meriden 'Dog and Cat' Silverplated Figural Napkin Ring from the USA, circa 1890. This ch...

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Late 19th Century American High Victorian Meriden Silverplate Co Antique

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Silver Plate

Antique Meriden Silver Plated Cruet Set
Antique Meriden Silver Plated Cruet Set

Antique Meriden Silver Plated Cruet Set

By Meriden Silver Plate Co.

Located in Asheville, NC

This charming Victorian silver plated cruet set was made by the Meriden Britannia Company between 1847-1898. The set is marked pattern number 42 and features six etched glass contain...

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19th Century Meriden Silverplate Co Antique

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Crystal

Set of Six Matching Meriden Figural Twin Dove Napkin Rings
Set of Six Matching Meriden Figural Twin Dove Napkin Rings

Set of Six Matching Meriden Figural Twin Dove Napkin Rings

By Meriden Silver Plate Co.

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

Set of six matching Meriden figural twin dove napkin rings, #146. Meriden, Connecticut, circa 1880-1900, the set has 5 blank initial plates, one is initialed DR, the napkin rings are...

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Meriden Silverplate Co Antique

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Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Silver Plate Wishbone Standing Napkin Ring Place Holder
Antique Victorian Silver Plate Wishbone Standing Napkin Ring Place Holder

Antique Victorian Silver Plate Wishbone Standing Napkin Ring Place Holder

By Meriden Silver Plate Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An antique Victorian Era Silver-plate standing napkin holder with a wish-bone beside a braided ring on a scrolled and ornate base. Dating from 1890-1910. Marked “Meriden Silver P...

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Meriden Silverplate Co Antique

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Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Scrolled Silver Plate Boy Carrying a Standing Napkin Ring
Antique Victorian Scrolled Silver Plate Boy Carrying a Standing Napkin Ring

Antique Victorian Scrolled Silver Plate Boy Carrying a Standing Napkin Ring

By Meriden Silver Plate Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An antique Victorian era silver plate standing napkin ring, place holder showing a young boy supporting a scrolled rim square shaped ring on a chased base with four ball feet, cir...

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Meriden Silverplate Co Antique

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Silver Plate

Meridan Silver Plated 1918 Bowling League Trophy
Meridan Silver Plated 1918 Bowling League Trophy

Meridan Silver Plated 1918 Bowling League Trophy

By Meriden Silver Plate Co.

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Meridan silver plated 1918 bowling league trophy.

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Early 20th Century American Meriden Silverplate Co Antique

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Silver Plate

1920's Golfing Themed Cocktail Set by Meriden International Silver Co.
1920's Golfing Themed Cocktail Set by Meriden International Silver Co.

1920's Golfing Themed Cocktail Set by Meriden International Silver Co.

By International Silver

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Built up a thirst after a day on the links? This charming cocktail set should help wet the old whistle! The shaker and four cups are all engraved with golfing scenes, and period auto...

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1920s American Art Deco Meriden Silverplate Co Antique

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Metal

Massive Aesthetic Meriden Silverplate Pair of  Five Light Candelabra
Massive Aesthetic Meriden Silverplate Pair of  Five Light Candelabra

Massive Aesthetic Meriden Silverplate Pair of Five Light Candelabra

By Meriden Silver Plate Co.

Located in New York, NY

Being offered is a circa 1885 pair of monumental candelabra by Meriden Silver Plate Co. of Meriden, Connecticut, the domed bases chased with sweeping lobes,the baluster stems with pi...

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19th Century American Meriden Silverplate Co Antique

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Silver Plate

Grand Victorian-Era Silver-Plated Tray
Grand Victorian-Era Silver-Plated Tray

Grand Victorian-Era Silver-Plated Tray

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H 2 in W 31.25 in D 21 in

Grand Victorian-Era Silver-Plated Tray

By Meriden Silver Plate Co.

Located in Middleburg, VA

A grand, very large Victorian-era silver-plated tray, circa 1890, by the Meridan company. Beautiful aesthetic movement decoration with Japanese influences. Heavy and impressive!

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19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Meriden Silverplate Co Antique

Incredible & Large Meriden Britannia Silverplate Centerpiece Bowl 1910
Incredible & Large Meriden Britannia Silverplate Centerpiece Bowl 1910

Incredible & Large Meriden Britannia Silverplate Centerpiece Bowl 1910

By Meriden Silver Plate Co.

Located in New York, NY

Being offered is a fine and large circa 1910 silverplate bowl by Meriden Britannia, of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, finely hammered, all on a raised pedestal base. Dimensions 12 1/2 i...

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Early 20th Century American Meriden Silverplate Co Antique

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Silver Plate

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Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

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Meriden Silverplate Co Antique For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the meriden silverplate co antique you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver plate and silver, every meriden silverplate co antique was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect meriden silverplate co antique — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each meriden silverplate co antique bearing Victorian hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one meriden silverplate co antique that is appealing in its simplicity, but E.G. Webster & Sons, Meriden Britannia Company and Meriden Cut Glass Company produced versions that are worth a look.

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Prices for a meriden silverplate co antique start at $90 and top out at $16,850 with the average selling for $847.

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Sheffield silverplate is a durable combination of thin silver sheets and comparatively thicker sheets of copper that was used to create a variety of household objects for years. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique and vintage Sheffield silverplate and other silverplate for all of your formal dining and entertaining needs.

A cutler named Thomas Boulsover, who worked for a cutlers company in Sheffield, England, accidentally invented what we now call Sheffield silverplate during the 1700s. While working on a decorative knife for a customer — the metalworkers guild had been tasked with repairing its handle — Boulsover mistakenly overheated the silver and noticed that the knife’s layers of silver and copper melded together, creating an impressive bond. This new material felt like silver but was substantially cheaper. It was then used to produce a variety of serveware, candlesticks, buttons, tea sets and more. For families that couldn’t afford the sterling-silver tureens that were used to serve soup in the upper-class English homes at the time, this was good news. They could impress guests with housewares that looked like sterling silver but actually weren't.

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. Sheffield silverplate can command high prices on the secondhand market.

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