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Hammered Silver Plate Basket
By Meriden Silver Plate Co.
Located in New York, NY
Small vintage hammered silver plate basket with a nursery theme depicting two children and two
Category

20th Century American Folk Art Silver Plate Vintage

Materials

Silver

Vintage Hammered Silver Plate Basket
Hammered Silver Plate Basket
H 4.5 in W 7.25 in D 5.5 in
Silver Plate Flask with Silver Plate Removable Cup
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful Silver Plate Flask. The top is a screw type closure and does not leak. The Bottom
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20th Century Art Deco Silver Plate Vintage

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver Plate Bottle Opener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Silver plate bottle opener, great for the bar!
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Silver Plate Vintage

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Silver Plate Bottle Opener
Silver Plate Bottle Opener
H 5.5 in W 1.38 in D 0.25 in
English Silver Plate Tray
Located in Pomona, CA
A round shaped English silver plate tray, circa 1940s.
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1940s English Silver Plate Vintage

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage English Silver Plate Tray
English Silver Plate Tray
H 1 in W 13.75 in D 13.75 in
Silver Plate Seahorse Condiment Knife
By Darren Ransdell Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Silver plate seahorse condiment knife - recently made by our office and freshly silver plated
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Silver Plate Vintage

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Silver Plate Seahorse Condiment Knife
Silver Plate Seahorse Condiment Knife
H 6.5 in W 1.5 in D 0.25 in
Silver Plated Covered Dish
Located in Miami, FL
Covered vegetable, meat or cheese dish. Classical LXVI style dishes. This special type of dish made to protect the food for getting not hot enough before serving. Very precious an...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Silver Plate Vintage

Materials

Metal

Silver Plated Copper Ewer
Located in Bradenton, FL
A large Middle Eastern silver plated copper ewer with matching serving plate. Tall with a long
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Mid-20th Century Silver Plate Vintage

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper

Vintage Silver Plated Copper Ewer
Silver Plated Copper Ewer
H 23 in Dm 13.5 in
Waldorf Astoria Hotel Silver Plated Silver Plated Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Silver plate over brass Art Deco style bowl with a decorative rim and handles from the 1931 NYC
Category

1930s American Art Deco Silver Plate Vintage

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

English Silver Plate Tableware Serving Piece
By Sheffield Silver Co.
Located in Tarry Town, NY
English silver plate tableware/ barware serving piece with squirrel handle resting on a round base
Category

1930s English Silver Plate Vintage

Materials

Silver Plate

English Silver-Plated Cake Knife
Located in New Orleans, LA
English Silver-Plated Cake Knife.
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20th Century English Silver Plate Vintage

Materials

Silver Plate

English Silver-Plated Cake Knife
English Silver-Plated Cake Knife
H 13 in W 1 in D 0.5 in
English Silver Plate Large Bowl
Located in Pomona, CA
An English large-Size silver plate bowl, circa 1950s.
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1950s English Silver Plate Vintage

Materials

Silver Plate

English Silver Plate Large Bowl
English Silver Plate Large Bowl
H 4.5 in W 13 in D 13 in
Oval Silver Plate Gallery Tray
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Oval little footed silver plated gallery tray: a perfect serving tray, simply elegant.
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Mid-20th Century English Other Silver Plate Vintage

Materials

Silver Plate

Oval Silver Plate Gallery Tray
Oval Silver Plate Gallery Tray
H 2.37 in W 11.03 in D 15.75 in
20th Century Silver Plated Metal Bowl.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
20th Century silver plated metal bowl. Silver-plated metal bowl with vine decorations, 20th
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Silver Plate Vintage

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Silver Plated Trivet by Christofle, 1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Silver plated trivet by Christofle, 1980. Silver plated trivet from the Maison Christofle in its
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20th Century French Modern Silver Plate Vintage

Materials

Silver Plate

Schneider Glass and Silver Plate Candlesticks
By Schneider Glass
Located in New York, NY
A pair of organic free-form blown glass and silver plated bobeche.
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1970s French Organic Modern Silver Plate Vintage

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver Plated Egg Bowl / Ashtray
By Carl M. Cohr
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A silver plated bowl or ashtray with an unfinished interior. Designed by Carl Cohr and produced in
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Silver Plate Vintage

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Silver Plated Egg Bowl / Ashtray
Silver Plated Egg Bowl / Ashtray
H 2 in W 3.5 in D 2.75 in
Lovely antique silver plated biscuit box
Located in Ipswich, GB
Lovely antique silver plated biscuit box having a lovely antique silver plated biscuit box with a
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20th Century Silver Plate Vintage

Materials

Silver Plate

Lovely antique silver plated biscuit box
Lovely antique silver plated biscuit box
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H 9.85 in W 11.82 in D 7.88 in
1980s Round Silver-Plated Metal Tray
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s round silver-plated metal tray.
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Late 20th Century Spanish Silver Plate Vintage

Materials

Silver Plate

1980s Round Silver-Plated Metal Tray
1980s Round Silver-Plated Metal Tray
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H 1.58 in Dm 10.44 in
Vintage Silver Plate Skyscraper by The Sheffield Silver Co.
By Sheffield Silver Co.
Located in Nantucket, MA
Art Deco skyscraper style silver plate cocktail made by The Sheffield Silver Co. The tall sleek
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Silver Plate Vintage

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver Plated Bottle Server, circa 1950
Located in High Point, NC
Silver-plated shaped bottle holder. Lovely form, circa 1950.
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1950s English Silver Plate Vintage

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver Plated Bottle Server, circa 1950
Silver Plated Bottle Server, circa 1950
H 6.63 in W 11 in D 4.75 in
Silver Plated Oval Serving Tray
Located in Vista, CA
Fine silver plated serving tray. The company was founded in 1867 by Adrien Céleste Pillon (Ercuis
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Mid-20th Century French Silver Plate Vintage

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver Plated Oval Serving Tray
Silver Plated Oval Serving Tray
H 12.5 in W 27.5 in D 1 in
English Silver Plated Tray
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A superb English silver plated tray. This rectangular tray features a deep set gadrooned border
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20th Century English Neoclassical Silver Plate Vintage

Materials

Silver Plate

English Silver Plated Tray
English Silver Plated Tray
H 1.38 in W 27 in D 16.25 in
Vintage Silver Plate 'Heritage' Ice Bucket
Located in Pasadena, CA
Vintage silver plate 'Heritage' ice bucket with thermos interior, newly polished. Commemorative
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20th Century Silver Plate Vintage

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Mid Century Silver Plate Ice Bucket
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage Mid Century Silver Plate Ice Bucket. In good vintage condition with some wear to the silver
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Silver Plate Vintage

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver Plated Lemonade Jug by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in London, London
Lemonade or cocktail jug Silver plate By Christofle Crystal glass France mid 20th
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Mid-20th Century Silver Plate Vintage

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver Plated Lemonade Jug by Christofle
Silver Plated Lemonade Jug by Christofle
H 10.63 in W 7.09 in D 8.27 in
Moroccan Silver Plated Tea Pot
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Classic aged Moroccan silver plated tea pot. Handcrafted in Morocco. Our gently vintage Moroccan
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Silver Plate Vintage

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Silver Plated Dish by Lino Sabattini
By Lino Sabattini
Located in London, GB
Simple silver plated dish with central bullion design by Lino Sabattini. Signed.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Silver Plate Vintage

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Silver Plated Trumpet Vase
Located in EDENSOR PARK, NSW
dents and marks, has been professionally polished. Material: Silver Plated Measurements: 25.5cm high
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20th Century Silver Plate Vintage

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver Plated Cake Server, Mid 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Silver plated cake server, Mid 20th Century. Silver plated cake server, mid 20th century.   H
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Silver Plate Vintage

Materials

Silver

20th Century Silver Plate Pocket Emptier
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful 20th century silver plate pocket emptier. Refined finely chiseled decorations. Perfect
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1930s English Silver Plate Vintage

Materials

Silver Plate

20th Century Silver Plate Pocket Emptier
20th Century Silver Plate Pocket Emptier
H 1.19 in W 10.24 in D 6.7 in
Italian Midcentury Silver Plated Pocket Emptier
By Ottaviani
Located in Weesp, NL
Stylish Italian 1960s silver plated so-called "Svuota Taschi" pocket emptier made by Ottaviani
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Silver Plate Vintage

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Poole Silver Co Silver Plated Cocktail Martini Shaker Pitcher
By Poole Silver Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Poole Silver Co Silver Plated Cocktail Martini Shaker Pitcher. Circa Mid 20th Century
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Silver Plate Vintage

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of Silver Plated Leaf Dishes
Located in London, GB
Set of three elegant French 1940s heavy silver plated leaf shaped dishes with stems. Stamped on
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Mid-20th Century French Silver Plate Vintage

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of Silver Plated Leaf Dishes
Set of Silver Plated Leaf Dishes
H 0.6 in W 5.32 in D 2.96 in
Gallia Silver Plated Tea or Coffee Service.
By Gallia
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Gallia silver plated tea or coffee service. Gallia silver plated tea or coffee service, 5 pieces
Category

1930s French Art Deco Silver Plate Vintage

Materials

Silver

Gallia Silver Plated Tea or Coffee Service.
Gallia Silver Plated Tea or Coffee Service.
H 8.27 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Silver Plate Pitcher with Lizard Handle
By Los Castillo
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Eye catching mid century silver plate on copper hand crafted pitcher featuring a lizard handle with
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Silver Plate Vintage

Materials

Silver Plate

1970s Italian Silver-Plated Metal Cup
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Italian Silver-Plated metal cup.
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Silver Plate Vintage

Materials

Metallic Thread

Silver-Plated Sugar Bowl, 1960s England
Located in Chorzów, PL
Mayell silver plated spice / sugar bowl. Sugar bowl with spoon holder and glass insert. A spoon is
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1960s English Other Silver Plate Vintage

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Silver Plate Salad Servers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
For the chic host or luxury house! A pair of silver plate salad utensils - fork and spoon. The
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Silver Plate Vintage

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Silver Plate Salad Servers
Pair of Silver Plate Salad Servers
H 1 in W 12.5 in D 2.5 in
Silver Plated Wine Bottle Holder with Grape
Located in Weiningen, CH
Silver plated wine bottle holder with grape.
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1970s German Modern Silver Plate Vintage

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver Plated Wine Bottle Holder with Grape
Silver Plated Wine Bottle Holder with Grape
H 9.45 in W 8.27 in D 4.34 in
Vintage Wilcox International Silver 5635 Silver Plate Sunflower Tulip Fruit Bowl
By International Silver
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Wilcox International Silver 5635 Silver Plated Sunflower Tulip Fruit Bowl. Circa Mid 20th
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Mid-20th Century Victorian Silver Plate Vintage

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage French Silver Plated Dimpled Basket
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Beautifully crafted silver plated decorative basket.
Category

1950s French Silver Plate Vintage

Brazilian Silver Plate Coin Ashtray
Located in New York, NY
A silver plate and metal coin ashtray from Brazilian restaurant 'Cine Modas', circa mid-20th
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Silver Plate Vintage

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Brazilian Silver Plate Coin Ashtray
Brazilian Silver Plate Coin Ashtray
H 0.75 in W 2.69 in D 2.44 in
Silvered plated and Glass Ashtray Beatiful Patina
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Silvered plated and Glass Ashtray Beatiful Patina
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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Silver Plate Vintage

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Ralph Lauren Silver Plate Tray
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Ralph Lauren silver plate and faux-tortoise two-handled tray, with upright handles and deep
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Late 20th Century American Other Silver Plate Vintage

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Ralph Lauren Silver Plate Tray
Vintage Ralph Lauren Silver Plate Tray
H 2.5 in W 13.5 in D 11 in
English Silver Plate Tableware Piece
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Early 20th Century English silver plate tableware serving toast rack / candy dish . The toast rack
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20th Century English Silver Plate Vintage

Materials

Gold, Silver Plate

English Silver Plate Tableware Piece
English Silver Plate Tableware Piece
H 9.5 in W 8 in D 11.5 in
Five Pieces English Silver Plated Sheffield Tea or Coffee Set
By Sheffield Silver Co.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Vintage English silver plated Sheffield tea or coffee set. Excellent condition.
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20th Century English Art Deco Silver Plate Vintage

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver Plated and Reed Wine Bottle Caddy
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Silver plated and Reed wine bottle caddy, hallmarked Germany.
Category

20th Century German Modern Silver Plate Vintage

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver Plated Champagne Bucket, French, Circa 1930
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This champagne bucket is made of silver plated. This is a French work, circa 1930.
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1930s French Art Deco Silver Plate Vintage

Materials

Silver Plate

English Sheffield Silver Plate Cocktail Shaker
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid-century silver plated barware cocktail shaker with white enameled drink recipes on the sides
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1970s English Mid-Century Modern Silver Plate Vintage

Materials

Silver Plate

English Sheffield Silver-Plated Footed Mirror Plateau
Located in New Orleans, LA
English Sheffield silver-plated footed mirror plateau.
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20th Century English Silver Plate Vintage

Materials

Sheffield Plate

English Silver Plate Barware Bottle Holder
Located in Tarry Town, NY
English silver plated tableware or barware bottle holder with exterior design details and side
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Mid-20th Century English Silver Plate Vintage

Materials

Silver Plate

Old English Silver Plate Pieced Bread Basket
Located in North Salem, NY
Old early 20th century English silver plate pierced bread basket.
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20th Century English Silver Plate Vintage

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver Plated Art Deco Serving Trolley
By Drakes Silversmiths
Located in London, GB
A fine example of a silver plated Art Deco serving trolley, likely manufactured by Drakes of London
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1930s British Art Deco Silver Plate Vintage

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver Plated Art Deco Serving Trolley
Silver Plated Art Deco Serving Trolley
H 43.31 in W 40.56 in D 19.49 in
Silver Plated Champagne Bucket, French, Circa 1930
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very elegant champagne bucket is made of silver plated. This is a French work, circa 1930.
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1930s French Art Deco Silver Plate Vintage

Materials

Silver Plate

Lancaster Rose by Poole 401A EPCA Silver Plated Water Pitcher
By Poole Silver Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lancaster Rose by Poole 401A EPCA Silver Plated Water Pitcher. Circa Mid to Late 20th Century
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Mid-20th Century Victorian Silver Plate Vintage

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Silver Plated Victorian Water Pitcher By The Sheffield Silver Co
By Sheffield Silver Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Silver Plated Victorian Water Pitcher By The Sheffield Silver Co. Circa Mid 20th century
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Mid-20th Century Victorian Silver Plate Vintage

Materials

Silver Plate

Large antique quality silver plated engraved tea tray
Located in Ipswich, GB
Large antique quality silver plated engraved tea tray having a quality silver plated engraved tea
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20th Century Silver Plate Vintage

Materials

Silver Plate

Large antique quality silver plated engraved tea tray
Large antique quality silver plated engraved tea tray
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H 1.19 in W 24.41 in D 13.39 in
Silver Plate Pineapple Hors d' Oeuvre Serving Plate
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pineapple silver plate Hors d' oeuvre serving plate.
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20th Century Italian Silver Plate Vintage

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver Plated Wine Holder, French, Circa 1930
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This unusual wine holder is made of silver plated. This is a French work, circa 1930.
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1930s French Art Deco Silver Plate Vintage

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Silver Plate

Silver Plated Wine Holder, French, Circa 1930
Silver Plated Wine Holder, French, Circa 1930
H 7.29 in W 11.42 in D 3.75 in
Oak & Silver Plated Barrel Shaped Decanter with cup
By Maple & Co.
Located in Dereham, GB
Oak & Silver Plated Barrel Shaped wine /spirit Decanter with measure cup silver plated cap on top
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1930s British Streamlined Moderne Silver Plate Vintage

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Chrome

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Silver Plate Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic silver plate vintage available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver and silver plate, every silver plate vintage was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a silver plate vintage — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A silver plate vintage is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made silver plate vintage over the years, but those crafted by Christofle, Gucci and Hermès are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Silver Plate Vintage?

The average selling price for a silver plate vintage at 1stDibs is $690, while they’re typically $23 on the low end and $12,500 for the highest priced.
Questions About Silver Plate Vintage
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    To tell silver from silver plating, try holding a strong magnet near the item. If the magnet is attracted to the piece, it is most likely silver-plated, as solid silver is unlikely to be magnetic. You can also check the hallmarks. Markings that say silver plate, EP, EPNS, EPBM or BP indicate plating. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer evaluate the piece. Explore a large selection of silver jewelry, tableware and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Silver-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, 2022
    Antique 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The hallmark for silver plate depends on the manufacturer. Most often, companies do not place hallmarks on silver plate. This differs from sterling silver, which usually bears a 925 mark. In some cases, companies may stamp "plated" or a similar term, but this is uncommon. On 1stDibs, find a range of silver plate serveware and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The silver plate commonly used during the 18th century is Sheffield plate. It is a combination of silver and copper. By the mid 19th century, most silver plate pieces featured electroplating. Find a collection of Sheffield plate silver ware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    The mark for silver plating varies. In the U.S., the most common markings are EP, EPNS, A1 and B1. A UK silver plate may feature a wide range of markings. You can find pictures of these identifying marks on trusted online resources and use them to determine if a particular piece is silver-plated. Alternatively, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer can assist with identification. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of silver wares.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Antique 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sheffield silver plate usually refers to electroplated silverware produced in Sheffield, England. Prior to electroplating, Sheffield silver was associated with a particular process of layered construction which consisted of copper and silver. Today, this older form of silver is usually referred to by collectors as “Old Sheffield Silver Plate.” Shop a collection of Sheffield silver from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    Triple-plated silver is silverware manufactured with a certain technique. Specifically, the manufacturer has applied three layers of silver plating to the base metal during the production process to ensure its durability. You will sometimes see triple-plating described as "Treble Plate." Find a large selection of silverware from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if your teapot is silver or silver plated, look for markings. Sterling silver teapots often show some type of markings, while silver plate pieces rarely have hallmarks. An expert licensed appraiser can assist with identification. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted silver teapots.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Silver-plated flatware does tarnish.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, silver-plated items will not have a hallmark or ‘925’ stamp. Silver-plated refers to when an item, usually brass, has been coated in a thin layer of silver. You can shop a collection of authentic silver-plated items from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Set the silver-plated item line glass bowl lined with aluminum foil. Mix boiling water with baking soda and pour over the item. After 5 to 10 minutes, remove the item, rinse under warm water, and dry.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    How you read silver plate hallmarks depends on the origin of the piece. Makers in different countries utilize varying systems for hallmarking their silver plate pieces, and these systems have evolved over time. For example, some British makers indicated the highest quality of silver plate with an A1 hallmark and the second highest with an A. Since there is so much variation, the best way to interpret hallmarks on a particular piece is to consult trusted online resources, a certified appraiser or a knowledgeable antiques dealer. On 1stDibs, shop a range of silver plate pieces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    While antique silver plate can be worth something, it is not usually as valuable compared with contemporary pieces or similar sterling silver antiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Silver plate is generally not worth very much because the silver is simply coating a base metal. Therefore they do not hold any monetary worth.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    To tell if silver is solid or plated, try holding a magnet near it. Solid silver is not magnetic, but the base metals used in silver plating often are. As a result, if the magnet sticks strongly, the piece likely features silver plating. Another way to determine the materials is to look for markings. On silver wares produced in the U.S., the markings “STER,” “925” or “.925” usually indicate solid silver, while “EP,” “EPNS,” “A1” and “AA” typically indicate silver plating. When in doubt, seek the opinion of a knowledgeable expert, such as a certified appraiser or experienced dealer. Find a variety of silver wares on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    Yes, some silver-plated items are worth something. Since silver plating features only a small amount of precious metal, the material itself doesn't have much value. However, silver-plated tableware, serveware and decorative objects may appeal to collectors based on their age and maker. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can provide you with an estimate as to how much a particular piece may be worth. Find a wide variety of silver wares on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    To tell if silver is vintage, locate the hallmarks that identify its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and to look for pieces similar to yours to estimate when it was produced. Generally, silver made 20 to 99 years ago is vintage. Older pieces are antiques, while newer ones are contemporary. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can help you identify vintage silver. Explore a wide range of silver wares on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    “Vintage” is a word used to generally describe items that were made before 1950. “Antique” is a term applied to anything made before 1900. If you have vintage silver, it was likely created between 1900 and 1950. Shop a collection of vintage and antique silver from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.