$25,502 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Richelieu by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 108 pcs Dinner
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
the popular acanthus leaf. Large Dinner Size Richelieu by International Sterling Silver Flatware set
Sterling Silver
$7,207 / set
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Richelieu by International Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set Service 45 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Stunning Richelieu by International sterling silver dinner size flatware set of 45 pieces. This set
Sterling Silver
$8,906 / set
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Richelieu by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 56 Pcs Dinner
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner size Richelieu by International Sterling Silver flatware set, 56 pieces. This set includes
Sterling Silver
$5,531 / set
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Richelieu by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 8 Service 42 Pcs
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Richelieu by International sterling silver flatware set - 42 pieces. This set includes: 8 knives
Sterling Silver
$10,014 / set
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Richelieu by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 77 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Stunning Richelieu by International sterling silver flatware set, 77 pieces. This set includes: 12
Sterling Silver
$10,995 / set
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Richelieu by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 92 Pcs
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous Richelieu by International sterling silver flatware set - 92 pieces. This set includes
Sterling Silver
$15,511 / set
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Richelieu by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set of 12 Service 102 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
the popular acanthus leaf. Stunning Richelieu by International sterling silver flatware set of 102
Sterling Silver
$9,301 / set
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Richelieu Gold by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12 Set Vermeil
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Add some luxe to your life with this fabulous Richelieu Gold by International sterling silver
Sterling Silver
$7,207 / set
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Richelieu by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 65 Pcs
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Richelieu by International sterling silver flatware set 65 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives
Sterling Silver
$7,306 / set
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Richelieu by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 54 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Richelieu by International sterling silver flatware set, 54 pieces. This set includes: Eight
Sterling Silver
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H 3.5 in W 11.5 in D 16 in
106 Pc International Silver Co Sterling .925 Richelieu Flatware Set & Case
By International Silver
Located in Dayton, OH
106 piece set of sterling silver flatware by International Silver Co in the Richelieu pattern
Sterling Silver
A Handsome International Sterling Four Piece 'Richelieu' Tea Set / Service
Located in Roslyn, NY
International Sterling 4 Piece 'Richelieu' Tea Set / Service (5 pieces including sugar cover). The
Sterling Silver
Richelieu By International Sterling Silver Tea Set Five-Piece Hand Chased
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Richelieu by International. Richelieu by International five-piece sterling hand chased tea set
Sterling Silver
Richelieu by International Tea Set Four-Piece with Tray Fabulous #1631
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous Richelieu by International four-piece sterling silver tea set with sterling silver tray
Sterling Silver
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H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Richelieu by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Eight Service
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous Richelieu by International Sterling Silver flatware set of 36 pieces. This set includes
Sterling Silver
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H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Richelieu by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 118 Pcs
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
the popular acanthus leaf. Monumental Richelieu by International Sterling Silver Flatware set
Sterling Silver
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H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Richelieu by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service Luncheon 32-Pc
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Richelieu by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set - 32 Pieces. This set includes: 8 KNIVES
Sterling Silver
International Sterling Silver Tea Tray in Fancy Richelieu Pattern
By International Silver, Meriden Britannia Company
Located in New York, NY
Richelieu sterling silver tea tray. Made by Meriden Britannia (part of International) in
Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Italian Venetian Chinoiserie Gilt and Orange Cabinet
Located in Kennesaw, GA
I love this sweet little Venetian cabinet! It is Orange with gilt chinoiserie that is hand painted, and a sort of platinum trim. The interior is a soft blue. The piece is a single dr...
Poplar
Blue & White Spode Italian Dinner Plate Copeland circa 1920
By Copeland Spode
Located in Austin, TX
Blue & White Spode Italian dinner plate Copeland circa 1920. 4 plates available.
Ceramic
$3,584Sale Price / set|26% Off
H 5.91 in Dm 11.42 in
Faience Dinner Service Table with Blue Decoration, France 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Bring timeless French elegance to your table with this exquisite 75-piece antique faience dinnerware set, beautifully adorned with deep cobalt blue hand-painted floral motifs on a wa...
Ceramic, Faience, Paint
$12,432 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Etruscan by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 84 Pieces Dinner
By Gorham
Located in Big Bend, WI
Vintage Gorham sterling silver flatware set in the Etruscan pattern featuring an Art Deco style Greek Key design. Although this pattern was released in the year 1913, one can see tha...
Sterling Silver
$11,015 / set
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Francis I Old by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 67 Pc Dn
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous Old Francis I by Reed & Barton Dinner Size sterling silver flatware set - 67 pieces. This set includes: 12 Dinner Size Knives, 9 3/4" , 12 Dinner Size Forks, 7 7/8", 12 ...
Sterling Silver
Louis XV Chinoiserie Style Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock by Raingo Freres
Located in New York, NY
French 19 century Louis XV style Chinoiserie motif gilt bronze cartel clock works signed Raingo Freres.
Bronze
Antique Set of 12 Gold and Cream Coalport Dinner Plates
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in Toronto, ON
A beautiful set of 12 antique Coalport gold and cream dishes made for Ellis Brothers, Toronto. An ornate and impressive dinner plate set to uplift any table.
Porcelain
$1,916
H 30.5 in W 34 in D 34 in
Hollywood Regency Round Brass Palm Tree Legs Accent Table by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Chicago, IL
Hollywood Regency Round Brass Palm Tree Legs Accent Table by Maitland Smith This amazing Hollywood Regency by Maitland Smith round inlaid hall/accent table has beautifully carved ...
Brass
$4,968 / set
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
German 800 Silver Flatware Set Service Art Nouveau Dinner Size 42 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Art Nouveau German 800 Silver Flatware Set Service with lovely leaf detailing, 42 Pieces. This set includes: 6 DINNER KNIVES, 10 1/8" (two blades differ slightly), 6 DINNER FORKS,...
Sterling Silver
$4,850
H 27 in W 96 in D 36 in
Unusual Milo Baughman Style Tufted Even Arm Tuxedo Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual Milo Baughman style W & J Sloane tufted even arm tuxedo sofa. We love the thick chunky walnut legs-very interesting for sure! W. & J. Sloane furniture store in NYC set the na...
Upholstery, Walnut
$8,268 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Marie Louise by Cartier Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 45 Pieces
By Cartier
Located in Big Bend, WI
The elegance and quality of Cartier sterling flatware is evident in the traditional lines of the Embassy Scroll aka Marie Louise design. This beautiful pattern is designed to coordin...
Sterling Silver
$7,539 / set
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Juliana by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 57 Pieces
By Watson Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Lovely Juliana by Watson sterling silver flatware set of 57 pieces. This set includes: Eight knives, 9". Eight forks, 7 1/4". Eight salad forks, 6 1/4". Eight teaspoons, 6". Eight c...
Sterling Silver
Vintage Salterini Maple Leaf Mount Vernon Dining Chaire A Pair
By Salterini
Located in Cumberland, RI
View other in-stock and ready to ship Vintage Salterini Wrought Iron Patio Furniture pieces including complete vintage wrought iron conversation sets, vintage Woodard Wrought Iron di...
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
$5,694 / set
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Malvern by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 45 Pieces
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Heirloom quality Malvern by Lunt sterling silver flatware set - 45 pieces. This set includes: 8 knives, 9 1/8" 8 forks, 7 3/8" 8 salad forks, 6 3/4" 8 teaspoons, 6" 8 place soup spo...
Sterling Silver
Swiss Gold and Enamel Musical Vinaigrette
Located in New Orleans, LA
A musical movement distinguishes this wonderful early 19th-century gold vinaigrette box. The vessel is covered in delicate engraving highlighted by blue and white champlevé enamel de...
Metal
$7,400 / set
H 1 in Dm 9.13 in
Davenport Aesthetic Movement Cobalt Blue Hand-Painted Chrysanthemum Dessert Set
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Made by the renown English porcelain firm of Davenport, this set of ten dessert plates and five serving pieces are all hand painted with a variety of chrysanthemums and foliage. What...
Porcelain
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.