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182 Piece Set of Vincenz Carl Dub Vienna Silver Service in Fitted Box
By Vincenz Carl Dub 1
Located in Great Barrington, MA
An extraordinary .800 silver service made by V.C. Dub Wien Silberwarenfabrik, circa 1880s in the
Category
1880s Austrian Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver
H 6.75 in W 13.75 in D 23.25 in
Regal Vienna Vermeil Flatware Silver Service for 18 Guest in Campaign Chest
Located in Charleston, SC
Regal Vienna Vermeil Flatware Silver Service for eighteen guests consisting of 312 pieces of
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver, Vermeil
H 36 in W 21.25 in D 15.25 in
Impressive Original Large Embossed English Silver Service Coffee Tea Tray
Located in New York, NY
Embossed Large Silver Tray from England. Taken out of an Important Several Million Dollar New York City
Category
19th Century English Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver
Exceptional 173-Piece Antique French Silver Service for 12 Persons by Tétard
By Tetard Freres
Located in London, GB
pieces of .950 silver, fully marked, and signed 'Tetard Fres Paris.'
French, circa 1900
Dimensions: H
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver
H 12 in W 23.5 in D 17 in
Birks Sterling Silver Flatware, Service for Twelve
By Henry Birks
Located in Bronx, NY
This vintage stylish sterling silver service for twelve is designed in the Louis XV pattern by
Category
Early 20th Century Canadian Rococo Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Metropolitan Life Insurance Service Medal
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine sterling silver service medal for the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company.
Made by Tiffany
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Modern Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
1850s Silver Dessert Service for 12 Settings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique silver dessert service for 12 persons; an addition to
Category
Mid-19th Century Russian Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver
Silver Plate Meat Platter
Located in New Orleans, LA
wonderful addition to any silver service. Stamped “EP on CU” for “Electroplate on Copper”, circa 1880
Category
19th Century English Georgian Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver Plate
Wedgwood by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 40 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful, heirloom quality Wedgwood by International sterling silver flatware set - 40 pieces
Category
1920s Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Royal Danish Gold Accent by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Royal Danish Gold Accent by International Sterling Silver flatware set - 61 pieces. This set has a
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Canterbury Bell by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 38 Pieces
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Canterbury bell by Lunt sterling silver flatware set - 38 pieces. This set includes:
8 knives, 9
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Fontaine by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12 Set 48 Pcs
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Fontaine by International sterling silver flatware set - 48 pieces. This set includes:
12 dinner
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Wentworth by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 8 Service 54 pieces
By Watson Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Scarce Wentworth by Watson sterling silver flatware service, 54 pieces. This large set includes:
8
Category
1910s Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Commonwealth Engraved by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 32 pcs Bow
By Watson Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
silver Flatware set, 32 pieces. This set includes:
8 Regular Knives, 8 7/8"
8 Regular Forks, 6 3/4"
8
Category
Early 1900s Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Fontaine by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 60 Pcs F Mono
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
FONTAINE BY INTERNATIONAL sterling silver Flatware set - 60 Pieces. This set includes:
12 KNIVES
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Orleans by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Dinner Size Rare
By Watson Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful Orleans by Watson sterling silver flatware set of dinner size 56 pieces. This scarce
Category
1910s Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
John Adams by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 31 Pieces
By Watson Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
John Adams by Watson Sterling silver flatware set of 31 pieces. Great starter set! This set
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Fontaine by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 83 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb Fontaine by International sterling silver flatware set - 83 pieces. This set includes:
8
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Kenilworth by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 200 Pieces Huge
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Massive Kenilworth by International Sterling silver flatware set - 200 pieces including:
12
Category
1880s Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Fontaine by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 48 Pieces Dinner
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful Fontaine by International sterling silver flatware set of 48 pieces. This set includes
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Wedgwood by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service Dinner Set 140 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
forever.
Monumental Wedgwood by International sterling silver dinner size flatware set of 140 pieces
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
9 PC, Sterling Silver "Orchid" Tea and Coffee Service by International C. 1930
By International Silver
Located in Atlanta, GA
This distinguished nine-piece tea and coffee service, crafted by the International Silver Company
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 14.25 in W 24.25 in D 16.625 in
Lily by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 73 pieces Floral
By Watson Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Scarce Lily by Watson, c1902, sterling silver Flatware set, 73 pieces. This set includes:
8
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Old Colony by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 47 Pieces Pointed End
By Watson Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Old Colony by Watson circa 1922 sterling silver flatware set of 47 pieces. This set includes
Category
1920s Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Nellie Custis by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 89 Pieces
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Nellie Custis by Lunt sterling silver Flatware set, 89 pieces. This set includes:
12 Regular
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
William and Mary Gold by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 12 Vermeil
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous William and Mary Gold by Lunt Sterling Silver flatware set, 48 pieces. Gold flatware is on
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
French Art Deco Flatware
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 8 various French Art Deco sterling silver service utensils. Pair of spoons, cutting knife
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver
William & Mary by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set of 12 Service Huge
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Huge William & Mary by Lunt sterling silver flatware set of 140 Pieces. This set includes:
12
Category
1920s Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Monticello by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 144 Pieces Dinner
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental Monticello by Lunt sterling silver flatware set dinner and luncheon size, 150 pieces
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Wedgwood by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 91 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Wedgwood by International sterling Silver flatware set, 91 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 9
Category
1920s Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
John Adams by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 37 Pieces Dinner
By Watson Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner size John Adams by Watson sterling silver flatware set - 37 pieces. Great starter set! This
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Fontaine by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12 Set 91 Pcs Dinner
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous dinner size Fontaine by International sterling silver flatware set - 91 pieces. This set
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Watteau by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Dinner Pieces
By Durgin Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Watteau by Durgin Sterling Silver Dinner Size Flatware set - 74 pieces. This set includes:
12
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mount Vernon by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 8 Service 32 Pieces
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
MOUNT VERNON BY LUNT sterling silver Flatware set - 32 Pieces. This set includes:
8 KNIVES, 8 1/2
Category
Early 1900s Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Durgin Sterling Silver Pitcher Jug in Art Nouveau Style from Early 20th Century
By Durgin Silver Company
Located in New York, NY
moved to Providence, Rhode Island, in 1931.
The company made the Davis Cup, the silver service for the
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Mount Vernon by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 91 Pieces
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Mount Vernon by Lunt sterling silver flatware set - 91 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 8 1/2
Category
Early 1900s Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Mount Vernon by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Eight Service 56 Pieces
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Vintage Mount Vernon by Lunt sterling silver flatware set - 56 pieces. This set includes:
Eight
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Mount Vernon by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 41 Pieces
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Mount Vernon by Lunt sterling silver flatware set, 41 pieces. This set includes:
8 Knives, 8 3
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mount Vernon by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 48 Pieces
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Mount Vernon by Lunt sterling silver flatware set, 48 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 9 3/8
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Chrysanthemum by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 135 pieces Dinner
By Durgin Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
of many of the pieces.
Monumental dinner and luncheon size Chrysanthemum by Durgin sterling silver
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Van Dyke By International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service, S Mono
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
. Exquisite!
100% Satisfaction guaranteed!
We buy silver. Please inquire.
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Early American Engraved by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 60 Pcs
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
!
100% satisfaction guaranteed!
We buy silver. Please inquire.
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Chrysanthemum by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 98 pieces Dinner
By Durgin Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
of many of the pieces.
Superb Dinner and Luncheon Size Chrysanthemum by Durgin sterling silver
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Chrysanthemum by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 126 Pieces
By Durgin Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
of many of the pieces.
Superb Chrysanthemum by Durgin sterling silver Flatware set - 126 pieces
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Repousse by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 106 Pieces Dinner
By Kirk Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware set - 106 pieces. This set includes:
12 Dinner Size Knives, modern, 9 3
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Chateau by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 89 Piece Dinner Size
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Impressive dinner and luncheon size Chateau aka Chateau Thierry by Lunt sterling silver flatware
Category
1910s Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Chrysanthemum by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 154 Pieces
By Durgin Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
of many of the pieces.
Superb CHRYSANTHEMUM BY DURGIN sterling silver Flatware set -
154 pieces
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Marechal Niel by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 125 pieces Dinner
By Durgin Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
sterling silver Flatware set - 125 pieces. This set includes:
12 Dinner Size Knives with french blades, 9
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
British Colonial Antique 1910 Cheltenham Silver Coffee Service Sheffield England
By Sheffield Silver Co.
Located in Miami, FL
1910 English silver coffee service by Cheltenham & Company, Ltd. Sheffield, England.
All 4 pieces
Category
1910s English British Colonial Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver
H 8.25 in W 10.75 in D 4 in
Repousse by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 48 pieces
By Kirk Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
, features an intricate floral design along its entire stem and handle.
Repousse by Kirk Sterling Silver
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Golden Calvert Engraved by Kirk-Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 48pc
By Kirk Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Golden calvert engraved by Kirk-Stieff sterling silver flatware set, 48 pieces. This set includes
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 24 in W 18 in D 18 in
Repousse by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 66 Pieces
By Kirk Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
, features an intricate floral design along its entire stem and handle.
Repousse By Kirk Sterling Silver
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Golden Winslow by Kirk Sterling Silver 18 Flatware Service Set 80 pieces
By Kirk Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
GOLDEN WINSLOW BY KIRK Sterling Silver flatware set - 80 pieces. This set includes:
18 Knives, 9
Category
1850s American Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Watteau by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Dinner Size 168 Pieces
By Durgin Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental Watteau by Durgin circa 1890-1920 sterling silver dinner size flatware set - 168 pieces
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Winslow by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 37 pieces
By Kirk Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
silver with a sculpted accent design along the border of each piece.
Winslow by Kirk Sterling Silver
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Repousse by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 8 Service 54 Pieces
By Kirk Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Silver flatware set, 54 pieces. This set includes:
8 KNIVES, 9"
8 FORKS, 7 1/4"
8 SALAD FORKS, 6 3/8"
8
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Silver Plated Bone Handle Four Piece Tea / Coffee Service / Tray
By Sheffield Silver Co.
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Transport yourself to the elegance of the Early 20th Century with our English Silver-Plated Bone
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Silver Service
Materials
Silver Plate
Repousse Gold by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12 Set Vermeil 48 Pieces
By Kirk Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Add some luxe to your life with this fabulous repousse gold by kirk sterling silver flatware set
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
Repousse by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 53 Pieces Dinner
By Kirk Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
sterling silver Flatware set, 53 pieces. This set includes:
12 dinner size knives, 9 3/4"
12 dinner
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Repousse by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 53 Pcs Dinner
By Kirk Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Repousse by Kirk Sterling Silver flatware set - 53 pieces. This set includes:
8 Dinner Knives, 9 5/8
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Silver Service
Materials
Sterling Silver
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Antique Silver Service For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of antique silver service you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, every item from our selection of antique silver service was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of antique silver service — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of antique silver service, those designed in Victorian, Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. A well-made option in this array of antique silver service has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Tiffany & Co., Gorham Manufacturing Company and Reed and Barton are consistently popular.
How Much is a Antique Silver Service?
The average selling price for a piece of antique silver service at 1stDibs is $4,905, while they’re typically $100 on the low end and $450,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique Silver Service
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The value of a sterling silver tea service is based on its age, maker, and the pieces included. A sterling set can start at $1,000 but the value can be a wide range. If it is sterling, it will typically have a hallmark of .925. This demonstrates that the piece is 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper alloy. Simply put, the more pieces you have in the set, the more it will be worth. Find a collection of antique and vintage sterling silver tea service on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A silver tea service set’s prices can range based on age, maker, and pieces included. Most sterling silver sets will start at $1,000.00. The most desirable silver tea sets are those that include a tray and many different types of pieces.
- 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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