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Victorian Silver-Plated Centrepiece
Victorian Silver-Plated Centrepiece

Victorian Silver-Plated Centrepiece

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A large Victorian silver-plated centrepiece. In the style of Elkington. Circa 1875.

Category

Antique 1870s Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Victorian Antique Silver Plate Centrepiece with Sheep Made circa 1880
Victorian Antique Silver Plate Centrepiece with Sheep Made circa 1880

Victorian Antique Silver Plate Centrepiece with Sheep Made circa 1880

Located in London, London

Made circa 1880, this attractive, Victorian, antique silver plated centrepiece, features a central

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Rococo Silver Plate Centrepiece Surtout De Table Epergne Dish
Rococo Silver Plate Centrepiece Surtout De Table Epergne Dish

Rococo Silver Plate Centrepiece Surtout De Table Epergne Dish

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Absolutely stunning English rococo silver plate centrepiece Big piece on three platters and amazing

Category

Vintage 1980s Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver

WMF art nouveau silver plated centrepiece fruit stand made circa 1910
WMF art nouveau silver plated centrepiece fruit stand made circa 1910

WMF art nouveau silver plated centrepiece fruit stand made circa 1910

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in London, London

, this stunning, Antique Silver Plate Centrepiece, stands on a decorative trefoil base, and features cast

Category

Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Centerpieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Sheffield Silver Plate Centrepiece Glass Epergne Stand
Sheffield Silver Plate Centrepiece Glass Epergne Stand

Sheffield Silver Plate Centrepiece Glass Epergne Stand

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Exquisite English Sheffield silver plate epergne or centrepiece Great piece for any table

Category

Vintage 1980s Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Shell-Shaped Silver Plated Centrepiece, 19th Century
Shell-Shaped Silver Plated Centrepiece, 19th Century

Shell-Shaped Silver Plated Centrepiece, 19th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Louis XV style shell-shaped silver plated centerpiece decorated with gadroons, volutes and vegetal

Category

Antique 19th Century Louis XV Centerpieces

Materials

Metal

Silver Plate Centrepiece Stand Table Display Sheffield Epergne
Silver Plate Centrepiece Stand Table Display Sheffield Epergne

Silver Plate Centrepiece Stand Table Display Sheffield Epergne

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Delightful Sheffield silver plate epergne or centrepiece Great piece for high end tablescaping Main

Category

Vintage 1980s Centerpieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver Plate Centrepiece Epergne Cherub Glass Table Display
Silver Plate Centrepiece Epergne Cherub Glass Table Display

Silver Plate Centrepiece Epergne Cherub Glass Table Display

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Stunning Sheffield silver plate epergne or centrepiece Adorned with gold leaf cherubs and various

Category

Vintage 1980s Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Cut-Crystal and Silver Plated Centrepiece by Baccarat, circa 1890
Cut-Crystal and Silver Plated Centrepiece by Baccarat, circa 1890

Cut-Crystal and Silver Plated Centrepiece by Baccarat, circa 1890

By Cristalleries De Baccarat

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

An elegant cut-crystal and silver plated centrepieceby La Compagnie des Cristalleries de Baccarat

Category

Antique 19th Century French Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver Plate Epergne Centrepieces Glass Dish Serving Bowl
Silver Plate Epergne Centrepieces Glass Dish Serving Bowl

Silver Plate Epergne Centrepieces Glass Dish Serving Bowl

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Gorgeous pair of silver plate centrepieces. Great patina to the silverplate complemented by the

Category

Vintage 1980s Centerpieces

Materials

Silver

Elkington naturalistic giraffe and palm tree centrepiece made in 1884
Elkington naturalistic giraffe and palm tree centrepiece made in 1884

Elkington naturalistic giraffe and palm tree centrepiece made in 1884

By Elkington & Co.

Located in London, London

Carrying plate marks for 1884 by Elkington & Co., this charming, Antique, Victorian Silver Plate

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Centerpieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Victorian Antique Centrepiece Vase, Ram Horn, Glass & Silverplate, Circa 1880
Victorian Antique Centrepiece Vase, Ram Horn, Glass & Silverplate, Circa 1880

Victorian Antique Centrepiece Vase, Ram Horn, Glass & Silverplate, Circa 1880

Located in London, London

Made circa 1880, this striking, Victorian, antique silver plated centrepiece, stands on Ram horn

Category

Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver Plate Table Centrepiece Glass Sheffield Epergne Dish
Silver Plate Table Centrepiece Glass Sheffield Epergne Dish

Silver Plate Table Centrepiece Glass Sheffield Epergne Dish

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Elaborate Sheffield English silver plate centrepiece Breathaking work, main stand flanked by two

Category

Vintage 1980s Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver

19th Century Silver Plate Golfing Candelabra Trophy / Centre Piece
19th Century Silver Plate Golfing Candelabra Trophy / Centre Piece

19th Century Silver Plate Golfing Candelabra Trophy / Centre Piece

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

A fine quality late 19th-early 20th century silver plate centrepiece with central column and three

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver Plated Leader and the Swan Gondola Basket
Silver Plated Leader and the Swan Gondola Basket

Silver Plated Leader and the Swan Gondola Basket

Located in London, GB

A Very Fine Silver Plated Centrepiece This Centrepiece is extremely Well Modelled consisting of a

Category

2010s Unknown Decorative Baskets

Materials

Metal

Silver Plated Pierced Centrepiece, Made in Italy
Silver Plated Pierced Centrepiece, Made in Italy

Silver Plated Pierced Centrepiece, Made in Italy

By Ganci Argenterie

Located in Milano, IT

Silver plated pierced centrepiece - Made in Italy - Completely handmade - pierced by hand with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Centerpieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver Plate Cherub Centrepiece Sheffield Epergne Glass Bowl
Silver Plate Cherub Centrepiece Sheffield Epergne Glass Bowl

Silver Plate Cherub Centrepiece Sheffield Epergne Glass Bowl

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Very eye catching Sheffield silver plate epergne or centrepiece Features crystal glass bowls, the

Category

Vintage 1980s Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair Silver Plate Cherub Tazzas Centrepieces Christofle
Pair Silver Plate Cherub Tazzas Centrepieces Christofle

Pair Silver Plate Cherub Tazzas Centrepieces Christofle

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing an exquisite pair of Christofle silver plate cherub centerpieces Perfect left and

Category

Antique 1890s Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Pair Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Sheffield Plate Epergnes Centrepieces 1824
Pair Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Sheffield Plate Epergnes Centrepieces 1824

Pair Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Sheffield Plate Epergnes Centrepieces 1824

Located in London, GB

A pair of magnificent antique George IV Epergnes with elegant sterling silver classical figures

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Centerpieces

Materials

Sheffield Plate, Sterling Silver

1930s Art Deco Centrepiece by Zanetto, Silver Plated Brass - Italy
1930s Art Deco Centrepiece by Zanetto, Silver Plated Brass - Italy

1930s Art Deco Centrepiece by Zanetto, Silver Plated Brass - Italy

By Zanetto

Located in Girona, Girona

Centrepiece, one bowl and one vase, "martele´" silver plated brass. Sign: Zanetto Italy, circa

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Centerpieces

Materials

Brass

Beautiful ART DECO centrepiece bowl by Durousseau & Raynaud silver plated 1930s
Beautiful ART DECO centrepiece bowl by Durousseau & Raynaud silver plated 1930s

Beautiful ART DECO centrepiece bowl by Durousseau & Raynaud silver plated 1930s

By Durousseau and Raynaud

Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP

ART DECO centrepiece bowl by Durousseau & Raynaud silver plated 1930s This magnificent French

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Platters and Serveware

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Antique Pair of Victorian Silver Plate and Cut Glass Centrepieces 19th Century
Antique Pair of Victorian Silver Plate and Cut Glass Centrepieces 19th Century

Antique Pair of Victorian Silver Plate and Cut Glass Centrepieces 19th Century

By Elkington & Co.

Located in London, GB

plated and cut glass centrepieces by the renowned silversmiths Elkington & Co., dated 1883. Each of

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

20th Century French Ceramic Centrepiece Plates
20th Century French Ceramic Centrepiece Plates

20th Century French Ceramic Centrepiece Plates

Located in Sofia, BG

French handmade ceramic pieces in blue with hand made decoration. France, circa 1920

Category

Early 20th Century French Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic

Centrepiece gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guilloche Salimbeni
Centrepiece gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guilloche Salimbeni

Centrepiece gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guilloche Salimbeni

By Franco Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Centrepiece in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guilloche

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Large French Art Deco Silver Centrepiece by Francois Frionnet
Large French Art Deco Silver Centrepiece by Francois Frionnet

Large French Art Deco Silver Centrepiece by Francois Frionnet

By Francois Frionnet

Located in CA, CA

A large 1930s French Art Deco centrepiece in silverplate, with a wide dish sitting above three

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Centerpieces

Materials

Silver Plate

A magnificent four branch centrepiece epergne
A magnificent four branch centrepiece epergne

A magnificent four branch centrepiece epergne

Located in Reepham, GB

to the renowned silver and plate dealers Israel Freeman & Son; and the five bowls are likely to have

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Centerpieces

Materials

Silver Plate

French Table Centrepiece Silvered Bronze and Mirror Signed Boin-Taburet C. 1880
French Table Centrepiece Silvered Bronze and Mirror Signed Boin-Taburet C. 1880

French Table Centrepiece Silvered Bronze and Mirror Signed Boin-Taburet C. 1880

By Boin-Taburet

Located in Crespières, FR

French Oval Table Centrepiece Silvered bronze and Bevelled Mirror signed Bointaburet, 19th century

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Centerpieces

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Silver Plated Riser Adspera I Designed by Chiara Andreatti
Silver Plated Riser Adspera I Designed by Chiara Andreatti

Silver Plated Riser Adspera I Designed by Chiara Andreatti

By Chiara Andreatti

Located in Milan, IT

Adspera is a centrepiece in silver plated metal designed by Chiara Andreatti for Paola C. and it is

Category

2010s Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Jugendstil Silver-Plated Brass Centerpiece, WMF 1920
Jugendstil Silver-Plated Brass Centerpiece, WMF 1920

Jugendstil Silver-Plated Brass Centerpiece, WMF 1920

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Roma, IT

Jugendstil silver-plated brass centrepiece is an original decorative set realized in the 1920s

Category

Vintage 1920s German Jugendstil Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Lino Sabattini Italian Midcentury Silver-Plated Centerpiece "Icnusa" Model 1970s
Lino Sabattini Italian Midcentury Silver-Plated Centerpiece "Icnusa" Model 1970s

Lino Sabattini Italian Midcentury Silver-Plated Centerpiece "Icnusa" Model 1970s

By Lino Sabattini, Sabattini Argenteria

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Italian midcentury modern design silver-plated metal centrepiece tray model ‘Icnusa’ designed by

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Silverplate Centrepiece James Deakin 19th Century
Antique Victorian Silverplate Centrepiece James Deakin 19th Century

Antique Victorian Silverplate Centrepiece James Deakin 19th Century

By James Deakin & Sons

Located in London, GB

This is a fine quality antique silver-plated Victorian centrepiece bearing the makers stamp to the

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Nouveau Centrepiece Attributed to Kayser in Germany, circa 1900
Art Nouveau Centrepiece Attributed to Kayser in Germany, circa 1900

Art Nouveau Centrepiece Attributed to Kayser in Germany, circa 1900

By Kayser Germany

Located in Verviers, BE

Large spectacular Art Nouveau centrepiece attributed to Kayser in Germany, circa 1900. Very

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Centerpieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Victorian Handcut Crystal Silver Plate Epergne Centerpiece, England, 1880-1889
Victorian Handcut Crystal Silver Plate Epergne Centerpiece, England, 1880-1889

Victorian Handcut Crystal Silver Plate Epergne Centerpiece, England, 1880-1889

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

A large fine Victorian silver plate and handcut crystal epergne centrepiece with two branch

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Centerpieces

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Art Nouveau Centrepiece Attributed to Kayser in Germany, circa 1900
Art Nouveau Centrepiece Attributed to Kayser in Germany, circa 1900

Art Nouveau Centrepiece Attributed to Kayser in Germany, circa 1900

By Kayser Germany

Located in Verviers, BE

Spectacular Art Nouveau centrepiece attributed to Kayser in Germany, circa 1900. Very impressive

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Centerpieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Berg Danish Mid-Century Silver Plated Candle Holder Centrepiece
Berg Danish Mid-Century Silver Plated Candle Holder Centrepiece

Berg Danish Mid-Century Silver Plated Candle Holder Centrepiece

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A stylish Danish mid-century silver-plated Candle holder centrepiece for four candles by Berg and

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Silver Plate

In Manner of Christofle 19th-20th Century Silver Plated & Cut-Glass Centerpiece
In Manner of Christofle 19th-20th Century Silver Plated & Cut-Glass Centerpiece

In Manner of Christofle 19th-20th Century Silver Plated & Cut-Glass Centerpiece

By Christofle

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine and rare 19th-20th century neoclassical revival style silver plated and cut-glass

Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Neoclassical Revival Centerpieces

Materials

Metal

Antique Folding Silver Plated Shell Biscuit Box Victorian Table Centrepiece
Antique Folding Silver Plated Shell Biscuit Box Victorian Table Centrepiece

Antique Folding Silver Plated Shell Biscuit Box Victorian Table Centrepiece

Located in Wembley, GB

Antique Victorian Silver-Plated Folding Biscuit Box, Shell Form, Sheffield, c. 1890 This

Category

Vintage 1920s British Victorian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Silver Plate

Six-Light Silver Plated Candelabra / Centrepiece by Elkington, 1868, Cherubs
Six-Light Silver Plated Candelabra / Centrepiece by Elkington, 1868, Cherubs

Six-Light Silver Plated Candelabra / Centrepiece by Elkington, 1868, Cherubs

By Elkington & Co.

Located in Bath, GB

A most important antique English silver plated centerpiece / six-light candelabra by the top-notch

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Candelabras

Materials

Silver Plate

Ladle and Large Centerpiece in Silver Bronze
Ladle and Large Centerpiece in Silver Bronze

Ladle and Large Centerpiece in Silver Bronze

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

mm, weight: 296 gr Large silver plated bronze centrepiece 35/42 microns H: 195 mm, 240 mm These

Category

2010s French Sterling Silver

Materials

Bronze

Olive Spoon and Small Table Centre in Silver Bronze
Olive Spoon and Small Table Centre in Silver Bronze

Olive Spoon and Small Table Centre in Silver Bronze

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

microns Measures: Length: 150 mm, weight: 78 gr Small silver plated bronze centrepiece 35/42 microns

Category

2010s French Sterling Silver

Materials

Bronze

WMF Art Nouveau Flower Fruit Centrepiece, circa 1910
WMF Art Nouveau Flower Fruit Centrepiece, circa 1910

WMF Art Nouveau Flower Fruit Centrepiece, circa 1910

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Toronto, Ontario

WMF centrepiece with Art Nouveau floral decoration and the original clear glass liner and silver

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Silver Plate

Reed and  Barton Sterling Handwork Wine Cooler/Centerpiece
Reed and  Barton Sterling Handwork Wine Cooler/Centerpiece

Reed and Barton Sterling Handwork Wine Cooler/Centerpiece

By Reed & Barton

Located in Water Mill, NY

Reed and Barton 1920s sterling handwork wine cooler/ centrepiece with silver plate liner. Silver

Category

Vintage 1920s American Wine Coolers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Ceramic Centerpiece by Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, 30cm
Art Deco Ceramic Centerpiece by Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, 30cm

Art Deco Ceramic Centerpiece by Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, 30cm

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Art Deco ceramic centrepiece with silver-plated bronzework. Signed V MP SEVRES France, CIRCA 1930.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Centerpieces

Materials

Bronze

Tray, 1930
Tray, 1930

Tray, 1930

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Tray, silver plated metal and glass centrepiece, art deco, 1930. Measures: H: 3 cm, D: 34 cm.

Category

Vintage 1930s European Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Metal

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Silver Plated Centrepiece For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the silver plated centrepiece you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, silver and silver plate, every silver plated centrepiece was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a silver plated centrepiece, we have 75 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the silver plated centrepiece you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right silver plated centrepiece, those designed in Victorian, Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one silver plated centrepiece that is appealing in its simplicity, but WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Christofle and Elkington & Co. produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Silver Plated Centrepiece?

Prices for a silver plated centrepiece can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $100 and can go as high as $23,768, while the average can fetch as much as $2,085.

Finding the Right Serveware, Ceramics, Silver And Glass for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.

Questions About Silver Plated Centrepiece
  • 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.