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19th Century Large Silver Platter Emile Puiforcat Paris 1880 Silver 948
Located in Epfach, DE
Large and fine silver platter Emile Puiforcat Paris circa 1880-1890 silver 948
The silver platter
Category
1880s French Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver
Sterling Silver Platter
By Redlich & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver platter (tray) by Redlich & CO of New York. It is a large
Category
1910s American Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver Platter by Kendall-Touron, France, Paris, circa 1920
By Kendall Touron 1
Located in New York, NY
Sterling silver oval platter with a stepped and squared-off basin, flanked by wave-form sides.
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Platter Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of plates
Virginia carvel bowl measures: 1.25 x 10
Black star and Gorham plate measures: 10.5 x 1.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Silver Platter, Silver Probe 800
Located in Chorzów, PL
An antique silver plate from the 19th century.
Silver test: 800
Dimensions: height 64 cm
Category
1890s German Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Crystal, Silver
Wolfers Prestigious Belgian Silver Platter/ Tray in Art Deco Style
By Philippe Wolfers, Wolfers Frères
Located in New York, NY
Wolfers, Belgian silver platter or tray, from the early 20th century, in Art Deco style with
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver
Antique silver candy platter, late 19th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
An antique silver platter. Antique
Very good condition.
Origin: Northern Europe
DIMENSIONS
Category
1890s German Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver
Puiforcat French Sterling Silver Platter Tray Art Deco Style Early 20th Century
By Emile Puiforcat, Puiforcat
Located in New York, NY
Emile Puiforcat, French 0.950 (higher purity than sterling) silver platter tray in Art Deco style
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
H 0.67 in W 8.75 in D 11.75 in
Antique Italian Silver Meat Fish Platter
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique Italian silver meat / fish platter; an addition to our
Category
1820s Italian Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Wilson Silver Platter/ Tray from Mid-19th Century for Ivy League UPenn Alum
By R. & W. Wilson
Located in New York, NY
Robert and William Wilson, silver platter or tray, from the mid-19th century, with a gadrooned rim
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver
H 0.9 in W 13.25 in D 17.5 in
Antique Victorian Round Silver Platter by Mappin Brothers
By Mappin Brothers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique English Victorian round silver serving tray or platter standing on three feet, featuring
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver Plate
German Sterling Silver Platter Tray in Art Deco Bauhaus Style
Located in New York, NY
German, circular, sterling silver tray / platter standing on 4 feet with two dark wood handles
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
S. Kirk & Sons Inc Repousse Sterling Silver Platter Tray #124, 28"
By S. Kirk & Sons
Located in Toledo, OH
S. Kirk & Sons hand chased and hand decorated platter/serving tray in sterling silver. Adorned on
Category
Late 19th Century North American Victorian Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany Makers Sterling Silver Large Footed Tray 1888 86.5 ounces Great Antique
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
-Sided Round Tiffany Sterling Silver Platter
Features Talon-motif on foots
Diameter: 18 3/4" (inscribed
Category
1880s American Gilded Age Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique George III York Sterling Silver Meat Platter
By Robert Cattle
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian York sterling silver meat platter made by
Category
Early 1800s English George II Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Large Viennese Art Nouveau Silver Platter in the Shape of a Boat, circa 1900
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
Large silver plate shaped like a boat in a smooth, simple design with a three-dimensional rocaille
Category
1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver
H 1.1 in W 27.16 in D 12.4 in
Antique Russian 1850s Set of Three Silver Meat Platters
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive set of three antique Russian silver meat platters; an addition
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver
English Sheffield Victorian Silver Plated Lidded Food Warmer Serving Platter
By Sheffield Silver Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Sheffield Victorian Silver Plated Lidded Food Warmer Serving Platter. Item features
Category
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver Plate
H 7.5 in W 13.25 in D 8 in
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Covered Tureen "1907" Platter Dish by Rockford
By Rockford Silver Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Victorian Silver Plated Covered Tureen Platter Dish by Rockford. Engraved "1907
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver Plate
H 6.5 in W 12 in D 9.5 in
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Sheffield Plate Venison Dish
By William Ker Reid
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
embossed gravy draining channels to a plain well at one end.
The sterling silver platter has an applied
Category
1840s English Victorian Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver, Sheffield Plate, Sterling Silver
Antique Georgian Silver Serving Platter Meat Platter 1809 Shaped Oval Gadroon
By William Stroud
Located in London, GB
An impressive Antique George III Sterling Silver Meat Serving platter with a classic shaped Gadroon
Category
19th Century English Georgian Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 1.19 in W 15.95 in D 22.05 in
Cartier / Robert Linzeler Art Deco 950 Sterling Silver Serving Tray / Platter
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine, French Art Deco serving tray or platter.
In 950 silver.
Of a six-sided or hexagonal
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 1.25 in W 12 in L 19.75 in
Prospect Silver Co Silver Plated Victorian Style Twin Handle Serving Platter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Prospect Silver Co Silver Plated Victorian Style Twin Handle Serving Platter. Item raised on ornate
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver Plate
H 2.25 in W 29 in D 20 in
Small Cartier/Robert Linzeler Art Deco 950 Sterling Silver Serving Tray/Platter
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine French Art Deco serving tray or platter.
In 950 fine silver.
Of a six-sided or
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 1 in W 9.75 in L 15.75 in
1864 Imperial Russian Serving Platter House of Pechnikof 84 Silver / 562 gr
Located in SE
Old Russian solid Silver serving Tray or Platter with wide borders and intricate handles. Hand
Category
1860s Russian Russian Empire Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver
Vintage English Victorian Silver on Copper Silver Plated Serving Platter Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage English Victorian Silver on Copper Silver Plated Serving Platter Tray. Circa Early to Mid
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Federal Silver Co. Silver Plated Large Round Twin Handle Platter Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Federal Silver Co. silver plated large round twin handle platter tray. Item features ornate
Category
Early 20th Century Regency Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver Plate
H 1.5 in W 19 in D 14.75 in
Large Dominick and Haff Sterling Silver Footed Meat Platter
By Dominick & Haff
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This exceptional 22" sterling silver meat platter was made by Dominick and Haff of New York. The
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique D & H England Silver Silver Plated Pierced Scalloped Platter Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique D & H England 24" silver silver plated pierced scalloped platter tray. Item features raised
Category
Early 20th Century American Regency Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique English Victorian Silver Plated Grapevine Round Serving Platter Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Victorian Silver Plated Grapevine Round Serving Platter Tray. Circa Early 20th
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver Plate
H 0.75 in W 13.75 in D 13.75 in
Antique Georgian Silver Salver London 1785 Platter Waiter Tray
By Daniel Smith & Robert Sharp
Located in London, GB
A traditional Antique George III solid silver Salver. This Salver has a round form embellished with
Category
18th Century English Georgian Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Rococo Style Sterling Silver Salver Platter Tray 1902
By Walker & Hall
Located in London, GB
An elegant Antique solid Silver Salver with an unusual asymmetrical Rococo inspired cartouche shape
Category
Early 20th Century English Rococo Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Sterling Silver
WNS Blackinton Chippendale 146 Silver Plated Oval Serving Platter Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
WNS Blackinton Chippendale 146 Silver Plated Oval Serving Platter Tray. Item features ornate twin
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Handarbelt Alpacca Silver Plate Oval Tray Serving Platter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Handarbelt Alpacca silver plate oval tray serving platter. Item features ornate twin
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique English Victorian Silver Plated Ornate Grapevine Serving Platter Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Victorian Silver Plated Ornate Grapevine Serving Platter Tray. Item features an
Category
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver Plate
H 2.5 in W 24.5 in D 15.25 in
English Victorian Silver Plated Lidded Serving Platter Tray Vegetable Dish
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Victorian Silver Plated Lidded Serving Platter Tray Vegetable Dish. Item features 3
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver Plate
Puiforcat (Hermes) - French Sterling Silver Vegetable Server & Serving Platter !
By Puiforcat
Located in Wilmington, DE
silver vegetable servers and serving platters are perfect examples of this dedication to excellence
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage English Victorian Silver Plated Twin Handle Serving Platter Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage English Victorian Silver Plated Twin Handle 28" Serving Platter Tray. Item features
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver Plate
Sterling Silver Large Serving Bowls / 2
By Gorham
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black star and Gorham sterling silver platter - Both sterling silver serving bowls have good weight
Category
1920s American Baroque Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Silver Plated Floral Repousse Trinket Dish Serving Bowl Platter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian silver plated floral repousse trinket dish serving bowl platter. Item feature a
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver Plate
Kashmiri Indian Silver White-Metal Engraved Platter, Early 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The Kashmiri Indian Silver White-Metal Engraved Floral Round Platter from the early 20th century is
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver, Lead, Zinc
Large Viennese Art Nouveau Silver Oval Platter Franz Rumwolf, circa 1900
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
Oval shaped silver platter in a smooth, simple design with a profiled edge.
Branded by the
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver
H 0.78 in W 27.87 in D 11.53 in
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Serving Platter circa 1900s Estate Find
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montreal, QC
Tiffany & Co. sterling silver serving platter. Center engraved with a floral leaf wreath design
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique English Victorian Scalloped Silver Plated Serving Dish Platter w Divider
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Victorian Scalloped Silver Plated Serving Dish Platter with Divider. Circa Early
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver Plate
H 2.5 in W 16.5 in D 9 in
Antique English Victorian 22" Round Silver Plated Serving Platter Salver Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Victorian 22" Round Silver Plated Ornate Footed Serving Platter Salver Tray. Circa
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver Plate
H 2 in W 22.5 in D 22.5 in
Vintage EPCA Bristol Silver by Poole 73 16 Silver Plated Oval Platter Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage EPCA Bristol Silver by Poole 73 16 Silver Plated Oval Platter Tray. Item features the
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver Plate
Walker & Hall Sheffield Silver Plated Regency Fruit Shell Compote Platter Stand
By Walker & Hall
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Walker & Hall Sheffield Silver Plated Regency Fruit Shell Compote Platter Stand. Item
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Regency Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver Plate
H 5.5 in W 9 in D 9 in
Antique English Victorian Silver Plated Ornate Oval Serving Platter Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Victorian Silver Plated Ornate Oval Serving Platter Tray. Circa Early 1900s
Category
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver Plate
Gorham English Edwardian Y907 Wreath Silver Plated Oval Serving Platter Tray
By Gorham
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Gorham English Edwardian Y907 Wreath Silver Plated Oval Serving Platter Tray. Circa Early
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver Plate
H 1.5 in W 26 in D 18.5 in
English Edwardian Grapevine Repousse Silver Plated Pierced Serving Platter "P"
Located in Philadelphia, PA
English Edwardian Grapevine Repousse Silver Plated Pierced Serving Platter. Item features "P
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique English Victorian Silver Plated Twin Handle Serving Platter Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Victorian Silver Plated Twin Handle Serving Platter Tray. Circa early 20th century
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver Plate
H 1.5 in W 27.25 in D 16.5 in
Antique Old English Repro 6589 Silver Plated Grapevine Serving Platter Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Old English Repro 6589 Silver Plated Grapevine Serving Platter Tray. Item features a
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver Plate
H 2 in W 26.5 in D 17.5 in
Antique Georgian Pair of Sterling Silver Meat Platters by William Stroud
By William Stroud
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive pair of antique George IV English sterling silver meat platters; an addition
Category
1820s English George IV Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique LBS Co Victorian Silver Plated Gallery Pierced Serving Platter Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique LBS Co Victorian Silver Plated Gallery Pierced Serving Platter Tray. Item features "J
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver Plate
H 1.5 in W 24.5 in D 15 in
1900s Forbes Silver Round Tray Victorian Mirror Plateau
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique 1900s Silver Tray Mirror Plateau Victorian Forbes Silver Co
Vanity round Centerpiece Plate
Category
Early 20th Century American Early Victorian Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage English Victorian Silver Plated Ornate Twin Handle Serving Platter Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Vintage English Victorian Silver Plated Ornate Twin Handle Large Serving Platter Tray. Circa
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver Plate
H 3 in W 30.5 in D 19 in
Antique George III Georgian Silver Tray / Salver / Serving Platter 1788
By John Schofield
Located in London, GB
A Classic George III oval solid Silver salver. This large oval Georgian Salver is simply
Category
18th Century English Georgian Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.79 in W 14.26 in D 18.31 in
Antique Victorian Rose WM Rogers & Son Oval Silver Plated Platter Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Rose WM Rogers & Son oval silver plated platter tray. circa early to Mid-20th
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver Plate
H 1.75 in W 24.5 in D 15.25 in
Antique English Victorian Large Silver Plated Scalloped Serving Platter Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Victorian Large Silver Plated Scalloped Serving Platter Tray. Item featured is a
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver Plate
H 2 in W 29 in D 18.5 in
Vintage Silver Plated English Victorian Style Lidded Vegetable Serving Platter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Silver Plated English Victorian Style Lidded Vegetable Serving Platter. Item features an
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Silver Platter
Materials
Silver Plate
H 5.5 in W 13 in D 9.5 in
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Antique Silver Platter For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique silver platter you’re looking for. An antique silver platter — often made from ceramic, metal and porcelain — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique silver platter — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique silver platter made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique silver platter that is appealing in its simplicity, but Wedgwood, Meissen Porcelain and Sarreguemines produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Antique Silver Platter?
An antique silver platter can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,105, while the lowest priced sells for $33 and the highest can go for as much as $350,000.
Finding the Right Dining-entertaining for You
Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?
Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.
Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.
Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.
“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”
Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.
At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.
Questions About Antique Silver Platter
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Silver platters are solid silver or silver-plated. In order to qualify as pure silver, an object must be made from at least 92.5% pure silver. For example, most sterling silver is around 7.5% copper, which helps strengthen the piece and give it longevity. Shop a collection of antique and modern silver platters from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024Yes, a silver platter may be worth something. Solid silver pieces likely have value simply due to the going market rate for silver precious metals. In addition, both solid silver and silver-plated platters may be sought by collectors based on their age, style and other factors. Some collectors look for platters made by specific manufacturers, such as Tiffany & Co., Gorham and Christofle. If you'd like to receive a professional valuation for your piece, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a variety of silver platters on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024To tell if a platter is real silver, search the piece for purity hallmarks. Marking systems vary by country, so research the ones on your piece using trusted online resources to determine the metal. If you can't find any markings, try holding a magnet near your platter. Solid silver isn't magnetic. As a result, you can conclude that your piece is silver-plated or crafted out of an entirely different metal if a magnet sticks to its surface. If you need help identifying your platter's material, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can be of service. Find a selection of silver platters on 1stDibs.
- What is antique silver?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024What antique silver is depends on the context. In many cases, the term refers to silverware and silver decorative objects produced more than 100 years ago. However, antique silver may also be the name of a distressed silver finish frequently used on lighting fixtures and bathroom fixtures. Explore a selection of antique silver wares on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The difference between silver and antique silver is age. Items of any age made of silver or a silver alloy may be called silver. The term antique silver refers to silver pieces that are at least 100 years old. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique, vintage and modern silver tableware and decorative objects.
- Is antique silver real silver?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether or not antique silver is real depends on the piece. Sometimes, manufacturers simply call a gray-silver finish antique silver. In these cases, the item is usually not real silver. It is possible for antique silver to be pure silver, sterling or silver plated. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of silver decorative objects and jewelry.
- What is an antique silver plate?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Silver-plating refers to the process of applying a thin layer of silver overtop of a base metal, such as copper, nickel or pewter. An antique silver-plated item would have gone through this same process. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver plate items from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Antique silver plates are antique plates made from either pure silver or have been silver-plated. Silver is a timeless material that’s been popular for centuries, and antique silver is always highly regarded. Shop a collection of antique silver plates from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify silver antiques, search for a maker's mark on the base, handle, interior and other inconspicuous areas. Using trusted online resources, research the maker to find out when it was in business and browse online catalogues and image galleries, looking for pieces that resemble yours. Doing so can help you get a rough idea of when your silver objects were manufactured. To be classified as antique, an item must be at least 100 years old. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also assist with the identification process. On 1stDibs, explore a range of antique silver decorative objects.
- What is antique silver made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024What antique silver is made of varies. In most cases, antique silver is sterling silver, which is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloys. You can also find antique silver jewelry and decorative objects made out of other silver alloys, like fine silver, which is 99.9% silver and only 0.1% alloys. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of silver pieces from some of the world's top sellers.
- What is antique silver plating?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Antique silver plating is a thin layer of genuine silver applied over top of a base metal. Depending on the piece, the main metal may be copper, brass or nickel. You'll find a range of antique silver-plated decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- What is antique sterling silver?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sterling silver is an alloyed form of silver, and is made up of 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper. An antique sterling silver item will have the same silver content and will be over 100 years old. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique sterling silver from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What does antique silver mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021Antique silver is a type of silver that is at least a century old. Find a diverse range of intricately designed, elegant antique silver decorative objects and more on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024Whether antique silverware is real silverware or not varies. Many antique flatware pieces feature silver plate, so they consist of a base metal beneath a layer of genuine silver. There is also flatware made entirely from sterling silver, which is an alloy that is 92.5% silver and 7.5% base metal. Researching the hallmarks found on your silverware using trusted online resources can help you determine whether the items are sterling silver or silver plate. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also assist you. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique silverware.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Yes, some antique sterling silver is valuable. Sterling silver of any age has value as a material because it is a precious metal. Some pieces may be worth even more than the going rate for sterling due to their maker, style, type and condition. Some silversmiths whose pieces are often in demand among collectors include Tiffany & Co., Georg Jensen, Gorham Manufacturing Company and Towle. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique sterling silver wares.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Whether antique silverplate has any value depends on a variety of factors. The design of the piece, who made it and decoration are among the biggest determiners of value. Generally, rarer pieces that remain in good condition will be worth the most. 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. Consider having the piece evaluated by a knowledgeable antiques dealer or certified appraiser to get an accurate estimate of how much it's worth. On 1stDibs, find antique silverplate from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sterling silver is considered antique if it was made over 100 years ago. Many antique sterling silver items will have a mark or stamp. First, clean the item and check for marks. A “925” mark indicates a silver purity of 92.5 percent, which is the composition of sterling silver. If you don’t see a mark, work with a certified appraiser to acid test the item and determine the silver content. You’ll find expertly vetted antique sterling silver items on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if a silver spoon is an antique, seek the assistance of a licensed and experienced appraiser. Many antique pieces lack marks, and it is generally not possible to determine the type and age of metal through a simple visual inspection. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver spoons on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021While antique silver plate can be worth something, it is not usually as valuable compared with contemporary pieces or similar sterling silver antiques.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024Yes, some antique silver plate is worth something. However, any value that a piece has usually comes from its rarity rather than from the cost of its materials, because silver plate contains very little pure silver. There is generally a demand for certain older pieces by Christoffle, Elkington & Co., Mapp & Webb and other well-known manufacturers. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can evaluate the condition of your piece and give you an idea of how much it is worth. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of silver plate tableware, serveware and decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024Yes, some silver-plated antique silverware may be worth something. Antique pieces are 100 years old or older, and because of their age, pieces in good condition may be sought after by collectors due to their rarity. The maker, style and type will also impact the potential resale value. In terms of value as scrap metal, antique silver-plated silverware usually isn't worth much because silver plate is made only from a small amount of pure silver. To get an estimated value for your silverware, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Explore a wide range of antique silverware on 1stDibs.
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