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Silver Plated Bell Pepper Ice Bucket, French, Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice bell pepper ice bucket is made of silver plated. This is a French work (engraved
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver Plate Calling, Teachers or Decorating Bell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful little Silver Plate bell. Probably more of a decorative piece, but works well. Could
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Chrome Dumb Bell Cocktail Shaker
By Meriden Silver Plate Co.
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A classic chromed metal dumb bell cocktail shaker with the lid to one end having a removable
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Chrome Dumb Bell Cocktail Shaker
Chrome Dumb Bell Cocktail Shaker
H 11.75 in W 4 in D 4 in
20th century English Silver plate Dish Bell, 1950s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful 20th century English Silver plate Dish Bell from the 1950s. Very elegant details
Category

Vintage 1950s French Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of twelve silver-plated bronze Queen hand bells by Gorham
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in London, GB
Set of twelve silver-plated bronze Queen hand bells by Gorham American, Late 20th Century Height
Category

20th Century American Modern Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Rare Cast Silver Plated Old Mother Hubbard Table Bell Elkington C.1917
By Elkington & Co.
Located in London, GB
Rare Cast Silver Plated Old Mother Hubbard Table Bell Elkington dated Circa.1917 Her head is
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Vintage 1910s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Silver Plated Hand Held School Bell Shaped Cocktail or Bar Shaker
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
, and allows the 'bell' to be filled. This well made and novel shaped silver plated cocktail Shaker is
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Barware

Materials

Brass

Antique Silver Plated Dinner Bell or Gong with Figural Twig & Branch Motif
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique silver plated dinner gong or bell is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

19th century sterling silver French bell
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
19th century sterling silver French bell Beautiful sterling silver religious bell with a
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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco Dinner or Butler Bell in Silver Plate by Hans Jensen, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish dinner/waiter/butler bell in silver-plated brass. Made in or prior to 1931 by silversmith
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

19th century English Sterling silver Desk bell reception service bell
Located in Chelmsford, GB
. Solid silver base, the top section bell is silver plate The top turn button is silver plate showing
Category

Antique 19th Century English Rococo Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Pendule Clock
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
every half our on a bronze silver plated bell.
Category

Antique 1880s French Rococo Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Bjørn Wiinblad Christmas Plate 1980 "Angel with Bells"
By Bjørn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Brønshøj, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad porcelain Christmas plate 1980, produced by Rosenthal Motif: The Angel and the
Category

Vintage 1980s German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Bell-shaped silver-plated cocktail shaker
Located in London, GB
Classic 1930s silver-plated novelty cocktail shaker in the form of a hand bell, made by Asprey
Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Urns

Materials

Silver Plate

Serving Tray Cloche Plate Bell in Rattan and Glass Italy, 1970s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Serving Tray Cloche Plate Bell in Rattan and Glass Italy, 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Rattan, Art Glass

19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu Bronze Clockset
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
clockwork have a 8-day movement and strikes every half our on a bronze silver plated bell. The clockwork has
Category

Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze, Enamel

Serving Tray Cloche Plate Bell for Cheese or Fruit in Rattan and Glass Italy
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Serving Tray Cloche Plate Bell for Cheese or Fruit in Rattan and Glass Italy Dimensions of the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Rattan, Art Glass

Serving Tray Cloche Plate Bell for Cheese or Fruit in Glass by Biot France
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This exquisite glass bell jar, crafted by the renowned Biot glassworks in the southeast of France
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Art Glass

Antique Silver Plated Hand Bell Renaissance Revival 19th Century
By Elkington & Co.
Located in London, GB
Antique Silver Plated Renaissance Revival Hand Bell by the renowned silversmith and retailer
Category

Antique 19th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Silver Plate

Serving Tray Cloche Plate Bell for Cheese or Fruit in Plastic and Wood France
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Large Wooden Cheese or Fruit Platter with Plastic Dome, Light Brown Patina This large cheese or fruit platter, crafted from light wood with a rich brown patina, is both a practical a...
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Art Glass

Antique Tea Calling Bell, Japanese, Brass, Silver Plate, Decorative, Circa 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique tea calling bell. A Japanese, brass and silver plate decorative chime, dating to
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Early 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Metalwork

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Antique English Silver Plated Dinner Bell Mounted on an Oak Base, Circa 1890's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Silver Plated Dinner Bell Mounted on an Oak Base, Circa 1890-1900.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Musical Instruments

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Gorham Silver Plated Bronze Bells Women Who Changed History - Set of 6
By Gorham
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Gorham Silver Plated Bronze Bells "Women Who Changed The Course of History" - Set of 6. Set
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Bronze

Antique Cast Metal Figural & Mechanical Robed Woman Dinner or Service Bell
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
metal robed female holding up and two piece plated bell. The bell functions by turning the knob at the
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate, Steel

French Rosewood Campaign Clock, Savoine a Paris
By Japy Frères
Located in Norwich, GB
halves on a silvered bell. The back plate also signed Savoine a Paris and stamped for Japy Freres. C.1850
Category

Antique 1850s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Rosewood

Late 18th Century Louis XVI Period Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock with Candelabras
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
silver plated bronze bell. Runs for 8-day with thread suspension of the pendulum. White enamel dial with
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Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze, Ormolu, Enamel

Early 20th Century George V Silver Plate Bell Formed Cocktail Shaker, circa 1935
By Asprey International Limited
Located in 53-64 Chancery Lane, London
A stylish and highly collectable bell shaped cocktail shaker manufactured by the highly desirable
Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Early 20th Century George v Silver-Plate Bell Formed Cocktail Shaker, circa 1935
Located in 53-64 Chancery Lane, London
A stylish and highly collectable bell shaped cocktail Shaker manufactured by the highly desirable
Category

Vintage 1930s British More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver Plated Bar Bell and Candlestick Holder
Located in London, London
A rare silver plated bar bell and candlestick holder. Made circa 1900 Standing 30cms tall with a
Category

Antique Early 1900s English More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver Plated Bar Bell and Candlestick Holder
Silver Plated Bar Bell and Candlestick Holder
H 11.82 in W 0.04 in D 0.04 in
Machine Age Art Deco Silver Plate Dumbbell Cocktail Shaker Barbell
Located in Dallas, TX
Machine Age Art Deco silver plate dumb bell cocktail shaker bar bell Usually chrome-plated
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Silver Plate Candleholders
Located in Culver City, CA
These large silver plated candleholders have impressive bell shaped bases, beautiful twisted
Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Candelabras

Materials

Brass, Silver Plate

Pair of Silver Plate Candleholders
Pair of Silver Plate Candleholders
H 18 in W 13.5 in D 7 in
French Ormolu Clock with Sevres Style Panels
By Jean-Baptiste Delettrez
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
‘moonpoise’ hands. Eight day movement striking the hours and halves on a silvered bell. The dial plate
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Antique 1870s French Other Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Art Deco Cocktail Martini Shaker as a Bell
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
silver plate is immaculate with no evidence of use. The handle unscrews to reveal the opening to put
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

20th Century English Silver Plated "Bell-Form" Cocktail Shaker, Asprey, c.1930
By Asprey International Limited
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A silver plated bell-form cocktail shaker, stamped below A&C, ASPREY LONDON, Made in England
Category

20th Century British Barware

Materials

Silver

20th Century Silver Plated "Bell-Form" Cocktail Shaker, Mappin & Webb, c.1930
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A novelty silver plated bell-form cocktail shaker, stamped below Mappin & Webb, London & Sheffield
Category

20th Century British Barware

Materials

Silver

Silver Plated Bell Cocktail Shaker, circa 1960
By Fratelli Broggi, Milano
Located in London, GB
19th century, they made ranges of silver plate for Italian ocean liners. Renowned designer and
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

A Set of Six Dutch Delft Underglaze Blue Peacock Plates
By Three Bells Factory
Located in Downingtown, PA
The Three Bells (De Drie Klokken) Factory, The set of six plates are painted in the Peacock
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Dinner Plates

Sterling Silver and Silver Plated Novelty Tortoise Table Bell - Chester 1923
By Grey & Co, Birmingham
Located in London, London
Bell, has a sterling silver shell and silver plated legs, head, body and tail. The tortoise measures 2
Category

Vintage 1920s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Antique Silver Plated Hand Bell Renaissance Revival, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Antique silver plated Renaissance Revival Hand Berll, late 19th century in date. The heavy cast
Category

Antique 1890s Renaissance Revival Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Silver Plated Hand Bell Renaissance Revival 19th Century
By Elkington & Co.
Located in London, GB
Antique silver plated Renaissance Revival Hand Bell by Elkington, late 19th century in date
Category

Antique 1890s English Renaissance Revival Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Chased Silver Plate Servants Service Dining Table Call Bell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A twist gear servants call bell, silver plate, circa late 19th-early 20th century. Meant to sit
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown International Style Sheffield and Silv...

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Hans Jensen Denmark Silver Plate Double Dinner Bell Double Flowers
By Hans Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hans Jensen Denmark silver plate double dinner bell double flowers. Item features whale mark for
Category

Mid-20th Century Victorian Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique English Oak and Silver Plate Mechanical Desk Bell, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
oak and silver plated fittings. This mechanical bell is operated by fulling the knob at the front
Category

Antique 1890s Late Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century Large Victorian Silver Plated Tray Scottish Bell Clan Maple & Co
By Maple & Co.
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely large antique English Victorian silver plated butlers tray with makers marks for
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

J. Bell & Sons English Sheffield EPNS Cream Soup Spoons, circa 1864, Set of Six
By J. Bell & Sons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of six, heavy silver plate cream soup spoons, showing the mark for Jonathan Bell & Son
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Dumb-Bell Cocktail Shaker
Located in London, GB
A silver-plated cocktail shaker in the form of a dumb-bell. In the 1930s, Asprey & Co. Commissioned
Category

Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Dumb-Bell Cocktail Shaker
Dumb-Bell Cocktail Shaker
H 10.24 in Dm 4.73 in
Quentin Bell & Vicky Walton Fulham Pottery Plate, 20th Century
By Fulham Pottery
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A Fulham Pottery shallow bowl form plate by Quentin Bell and Vicky Walton hand painted with a
Category

20th Century British Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Antique Victorian Gilt and Silvered Bronze Table Bell, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A charming Victorian silver plated and gilt bronze call bell in the form of a set dining table
Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Edwardian Tortoiseshell Table Bell
Located in London, GB
An unusual Edwardian silver plated tortoise bell, with polished tortoise shell.
Category

Early 20th Century English More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Silver Plate

Edwardian Tortoiseshell Table Bell
Edwardian Tortoiseshell Table Bell
H 2.37 in W 6.7 in D 3.94 in
Blakeney Homestead Ironstone Flo Blue Porcelain Wedge Cheese Dish Plate Bell
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Blakeney Homestead Flo blue porcelain wedge shaped cheese dish with plate and bell
Category

Early 20th Century Country Porcelain

Materials

Ironstone

Vintage Cocktail Bell / Town Crier, Chrome and Wood Bell-Form Cocktail Shaker
Located in Nantucket, MA
Art Deco chrome and wood cocktail shaker of bell-form (complete with clapper), retaining its
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Chrome

Dunhill Art Deco Bell Shaped Cocktail Shaker, Reg. 1937
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Bath, GB
' London with shops opening in New York and Paris in the early twentieth century. Made from silver plate
Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Dinner or Service Bell, Marble Base
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Cute as a button and in fine working order. Silver plate and a hallmark we had trouble reading
Category

Vintage 1920s American Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Marble, Silver Plate

Antique Old Shefield Silver Plated Salver by Smith, Sisson & Co 19th Century
By Smith, Sissons & Co.
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite English antique old Sheffield silver plate salver bearing the bell makers mark
Category

Antique 1830s English Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Sheffield Plate

Pure Art Deco Novelty Bell Cocktail Shaker English c.1935
Located in London, GB
Not only a bell ( which rings ) but a cocktail shaker in pure Art Deco stepped form & embodying
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Kalliope Christmas Tree Stand and Polyphon Music Box
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
the music mechanism, including 4 silver plated bells. This is rare model, most kalliope players are
Category

Early 20th Century German Belle Époque Musical Instruments

Materials

Beech

Los Castillo Vintage Silver Plate Dinner Bell with Bird
By Los Castillo
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Ringing mid century handcrafted silver plate on copper dinner bell with a stone clad bird or parrot
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper

Wonderful Pair of Anthony Redmile Silver Plated Storks Ostrich Eggs Brass Bells
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of silver plated storks mounted with ostrich eggs and decorated with brass bells
Category

20th Century English Belle Époque Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Rare Antique English Bell Shaped Oak and Silver Plate Biscuit Box, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
hand bell, beautifully executed. The fittings are made from EPNS (electro-plated nickel silver) and
Category

Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Viennese Silver Biedermeier Table Bell with Plate circa 1850-55
By Cyrillus Schillberger
Located in Vienna, AT
VIENNESE SILVER TABLE BELL WITH PLATE Biedermeier (Late Period) / made circa 1850 - 55
Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Victorian Garniture

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Silver Plated Bell For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the silver plated bell you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver plate and silver, every silver plated bell was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer silver plated bell, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A silver plated bell is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Victorian and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made silver plated bell over the years, but those crafted by Asprey International Limited, Dunhill and Alfred Dunhill are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Silver Plated Bell?

Prices for a silver plated bell can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $99 and can go as high as $12,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,137.
Questions About Silver Plated Bell
  • 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
    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 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
    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 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 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 ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    The difference between a silver plate and a Sheffield plate is that one item is a type of the other. Silverplate, which is sometimes spelled silver-plate or silver plate, is the general name for any silver wares made predominantly of a base metal finished with a thin layer of pure silver.

    Developed in the 1700s by Thomas Boulsover in Sheffield, England, Sheffield silverplate is a specific type of silverplate created by fusing silver with copper. This new material felt like silver but was substantially cheaper. It was then used to produce a variety of serveware, candlesticks, buttons, tea sets and more.

    Find antique Sheffield silverplate and other silverplate objects for sale 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 ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    To tell if a silver plate is real silver, first try holding a magnet close to it. If the magnet sticks, the piece may be silver-plated, meaning that it is primarily a base metal with a thin layer of pure silver over top. Alternatively, a magnetic plate may be crafted out of an entirely different material that simply has a silver-tone appearance. You can also research any hallmarks on the plate using trusted online resources or ask a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to give their expert opinion on the material. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of silver plates.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    What silver plate is worth today varies. Because silver plate pieces contain only minimal amounts of silver, they usually don't have much value on the scrap market. However, silver plate, which is sometimes spelled silver-plate or silverplate, may be worth something due to its style, type, age, maker, rarity and overall condition. Some silver plate makers that are popular among collectors include Reed & Barton, Gorham, Sheffield Cutlers Company, Christofle, Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Lino Sabattini, Elkington & Co. and Mappin & Webb. If you'd like a professional opinion on how much items in your collection may be worth, a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can assist you. Explore a large collection of antique and vintage Sheffield silver plate and other silver plate on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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.