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Individual Asparagus Tongs CHRISTOFLE Silver-Plated
By Christofle
Located in Paris, FR
French refinement. This piece perfectly combines beauty and functionality, made of silver-plated metal
Category
20th Century French Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
Bone and Silver Plate Cocktail Ice Tongs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful pair of Ice Tongs made of bone and silver plate. A compliment to any sophisticated bar
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Silver-Plated Scissor Claw Tongs England
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Antique Sugar Ice Cube Bird Claw Tongs
silver plated bird claw scissor design
Category
Early 20th Century English Victorian Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
Silver plated shaker, ice bucket and ice tongs
Located in Lugo, IT
Shaker, ice bucket and ice tongs in silver plated.
Good conditions.
Thanks
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Ice Bucket Arnolfo Di Cambio in Crystal and Metal, 80s Italian Design
By Arnolfo di Cambio
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
aesthetic of the 1980s, offering both luxury and practicality.
The piece comes with silver-plated tongs by
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Crystal, Metal
H 7.88 in W 6.89 in D 5.91 in
1950s Modernist Silver Plate Ice Bucket Set with Sculptural Tongs
By Los Castillo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Modernist silver plate ice bucket set with sculptural tongs
Vintage ice bucket, silver
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Brass Barware Ice Tongs Silver Plated Mexico Modern, 1950s
By Taxco, Los Castillo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage brass barware ice tongs silver plated Mexico 1950s Modern
Stamped by maker Made in Mexico
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Art Nouveau Silver Plate Rose Pattern Serving Pastry Tongs Vintage, Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
piece is in a rare and antique 'Rose' pattern design. Made of silver plated metal, it will make a nice
Category
20th Century German Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
H 7 in W 2.38 in D 1.63 in
Art Nouveau Silver Plate Sugar Tongs & Bowl with Butterfly Set, Antique 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This Art Nouveau belgian silver-plated dish is not just a functional item; it's a celebration of
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
H 2.75 in W 5.63 in D 3.75 in
Set Art Nouveau Hildesheim Rose Silver Plate Flatware Cake Shovel & Sugar Tongs
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This beautiful silver-plated cake server and sugar tongs feature the Hildesheim Rose design. The
Category
20th Century German Art Nouveau Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
H 1 in W 2.13 in D 8.13 in
Two Art Nouveau Silver Plate Serving Tongs for Cake Pastry Candy, German, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
piece is in a beautiful design. Made of silver plated metal, it will make a nice addition to any table
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
H 7.25 in W 1.63 in D 2.38 in
Pair of Art Nouveau Silver Plate Serving Tongs for Cake or Pastry, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
piece is in a beautiful design. Made of silver plated metal, it will make a nice addition to any table.
Category
20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
H 8.63 in W 1.75 in D 2.13 in
Three Art Nouveau Silver Plate Serving Tongs for Cake Pastry Meat German, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
piece are in a beautiful design. Made of silver plated metal, it will make a nice addition to any table
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
H 8.38 in W 1.88 in D 2.38 in
Exclusive Tea COFFEE SPOONS, 12pcs. Sterling Silver & Box Cake Spatula & TONGS.
Located in Wembley, GB
A Rare case set of 12 gilded inside antique valuable floral handle sterling silver Spoons. An
Category
Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
H 0.08 in W 0.99 in D 5.12 in
Exclusive Tea COFFEE SPOONS, 7 pcs. Sterling Silver & Box TEASPOONS & TONGS.
Located in Wembley, GB
Tea / Coffee Spoon Set. Cased set of 1915 6 x silver trefid teaspoons & tongs by Cooper Brothers
Category
Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
H 0.08 in W 0.99 in D 5.12 in
Exclusive Tea COFFEE SPOONS, 12pcs. Sterling Silver & Box Cake Spatula & TONGS.
Located in Wembley, GB
A Rare case set of 12 gilded inside antique valuable floral handle sterling silver Spoons. An
Category
Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
H 0.08 in W 0.99 in D 5.12 in
Ice Bucket with tongs, Cassetti Silversmiths, Florence 1968
By Cassetti
Located in Roma, RM
Ice Bucket with tongs, Cassetti Silversmiths, Florence 1968
Product Details
Dimensions: 24 W x 19 H
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver Plate
Lino Sabattini Serving Bowl & Tongs, circa 1970
By Lino Sabattini
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Lino Sabattini silver plated serving bowl & tongs, circa 1970. This set retains the original boxes
Category
20th Century Italian Serving Bowls
Materials
Silver Plate
1960s Modernism Genesis Vintage Silverplate Ice Bucket with Tongs Mexico
By Georg Jensen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
diameter x 8 w Tongs 1 tall x 2.5 w x 6.5 d
Vintage ice bucket, silver plated with original vintage patina
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
A 1970s Modern Arnolfo Di Cambio Ice Bucket with a Lino Sabattini Ice Tongs
By Christofle, Cini Boeri, Arnolfo di Cambio, Lino Sabattini
Located in Aci Castello, IT
-quality crystal glass with a stainless steel handle and silver plated ice tongs .
A geometric, faceted
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
H 8.27 in W 6.3 in D 5.91 in
French Black Glass Ice Bucket Seashell Tongs, circa 1970s France
Located in New York, NY
A chic French black glass ice bucket with ice tongs, of the '70s Modern period, circa 1970s, France
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
G.F.KELLNER cocktail set, INDIA RAILWAY
By Marlene Kellner
Located in Dereham, GB
ice tongs, and small silver plated fruit tongs, [3 items]
Makers stamp Alpha H.B.& H with crown on top
Category
Vintage 1930s Indian Art Deco Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Silver Plated Commercial Ice or Hay Hooks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Silver plate ice tongs hay hooks, when you move your ice or pick up the hay. Be the chicest with
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Silver Plate
Edwardian Silver Plated Asparagus Dish with Tongs, circa 1905
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A gorgeous English Edwardian silver plated asparagus dish with removable drainer which spells
Category
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Christofle France Silver Plated "Perles" Ice Bucket with Tongs
By Christofle
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Christofle France silver plated "Perles" ice bucket with tongs
The Louis XVI-style Perles
Category
Vintage 1980s French Wine Coolers
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Ornate Victorian Silver Plate Pickle Castor with Tongs, Cut Glass Jar
Located in Vineyard Haven, MA
This antique cut-glass silver plated pickle caster dates from the late 1800s Victorian era. Note
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
20th Century Italian Serving Silver Plate Meat Tongs with Tallon, Marked
Located in Atlanta, GA
20th century Italian serving silver plate meat tongs with tallon, marked 'Made in Italy'.
Category
20th Century Italian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Ice Tongs
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage silver plate ice tongs. Please note of wear consistent with age.
Category
Vintage 1930s English Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver Plate
Glass and Silver Plated Ice Bucket, circa 1930
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
drainer. Comes with a pair of silver plated ice tongs, circa 1930.
Measurements:
Height (handle
Category
Vintage 1930s European Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
20th Century Glass and Silver Plated Ice Bucket, circa 1920
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A pretty English glass and silver plated ice bucket with etched fern and leaf decoration with
Category
Vintage 1920s Great Britain (UK) Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Set of Rwelve (12) ASPARAGUS EATERY TONGS Art Deco
Located in Sarasota, FL
Very unusual Set of Twelve (12) silver plate (great condition) of Art Deco Asparagus
"EATERY TONGS
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
Silver Plate and Crystal Accessories by Tommi Parzinger
Located in Palm Desert, CA
$1,500.00
The silver plated tongs are listed for $225.00
The lidded crystal jars are listed
Category
Vintage 1950s American Tableware
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
Silver Plate Ice Bucket and Tongs with Lizards
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout modernist ice bucket and matching tongs crafted in silver plate on copper featuring stone
Category
20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Fine Italian Silver Plated Ice Bucket With Tongs
Located in Chicago, IL
Wonderfully kept Italian ice bucket with matching tongs. Italian hallmark of WA, and impressed with
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Italian Silver Plated Ice Bucket with Ice Tongs
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this circa 1970s ice bucket and matching tongs are silver plated. Bucket is six
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Edwardian Silver Plate Sardine Dish & Tongs - Henry Wilkinson c. 1910
By Henry Wilkinson & Co.
Located in London, London
Sardine Dish and Tongs, feature swirled fluting to the silver plate and glass body, a Sardine finial, and
Category
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Emilia Castillo Silver-Plated Sea Shell Ice Bucket with Tongs
By Emilia Castillo
Located in Astoria, NY
Silver-plated, hand hammered large seashell designed bucket or bowl with matching tongs by Emilia
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique English Silver Plated Ice Bucket / Pail and Tongs, circa 1900
By Mappin & Webb, William Hutton & Sons
Located in Bath, GB
tongs made by another top silversmith, Mappin and Webb of London and Sheffield.
Excellent condition
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Silver Plate Ice Bucket, Staved Pail Form w/Strainer and Tongs
By William Hutton & Sons
Located in Nantucket, MA
Edwardian silver plate ice bucket and tongs. The bucket with a bail handle and interior strainer is
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Colonial Quadruple Silver plate Pickle Castor with Tongs, C.1890
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique Colonial Quadruple Silver plate Pickle Castor with Tongs, C.1890. Good condition, paneled
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique English Sheffield Silver Plate Lyre-Motif Serving or Asparagus Tongs
By Goodfellow & Sons
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Very fine heavy serving or asparagus tongs. Please note handsome "lyre" shape motif. Monogrammed
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
H 0.5 in W 2.25 in D 10.5 in
Old English Silver Plate Hand Engraved and Pierced Asparagus or Sandwich Tongs
By William Hutton & Sons
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Superb Quality Old English Sheffield silver plate hand engraved and pierced asparagus tongs which
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
H 2.63 in W 1.63 in D 9.75 in
Set of 10 Antique Art Nouveau Design Silver-Plated Asparagus Tongs, circa 1910
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique set of 10 Art Nouveau design silver-plated asparagus tongs, circa 1910.
Will work
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
H 1 in W 4.25 in D 2 in
Art Deco Silver Plate Ice Pail with Loop Handles and Ice Cube Tongs
Located in New York, NY
This Art deco SilverPlate Ice Bucket originates from France, Circa 1940. Featuring beautiful streamlined detailing throughout the design with moments of radiating spaced grooves on...
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Mid-Century Modern Lino Sabattini Silver Plated Chaffing Dish Tongs 1960s, Italy
By Lino Sabattini
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a fantastic, Lino Sabattini, silver plated chaffing dish with tongs, made
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
H 2.75 in W 12.5 in D 7.5 in
Vintage Silver Plate Ice Bucket Formed as a Coil of Rope by Valenti and Tongs
By Valenti
Located in Nantucket, MA
Large Mid-twentieth century silver plate ice bucket marked "Valenti / Made in Spain" and modeled as
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Asparagus Tongs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of 6 Antique Sheffield Silver-plate (Kings Pattern) Asparagus Tongs
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Tableware
Silver Salad Tongs by Micheal Graves for Swid Powell and Reed & Barton
By Swid Powell, Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in Oakland, CA
Memphis style silver plate salad tongs designed by architect, industrial designer and educator
Category
1990s American Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Britannia Standard Silver, Silver Plate
Carl Aubock Nickel-Plated Ice Bucket And Tongs, Brass, Vienna, 1950s,
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful modernist ice bucket and tongs, designed and executed by Carl Aubock, Vienna, in the
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Nickel-Plated Ice Bucket and Tongs, Brass & Wicker, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A stunning Mid-Century Modern ice bucket with tongs (Model 3703), designed and crafted by
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass, Nickel
English Sheffield Ice Bucket with Petite Tongs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
English Sheffield ice bucket with glass liner and petite tongs that attach to the inside of the lid.
Category
Early 20th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Set of Silver Plate Coffee Set
Located in Pasadena, CA
Vintage set of six silver plate coffee spoons and sugar tongs in original box.
Dimensions of
Category
Vintage 1930s Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
Gucci Silverplate Ice Bucket With Bamboo Handle and Ice Tongs Signed
By Gucci
Located in Chicago, IL
A silver plate with bamboo handle Gucci made in Italy ice bucket with ice tongs.
Both ice bucket
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Carl Auböck Walnut Sugar Pot with Nickel-Plated Brass Rope Bound Handle & Tongs
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
screws are nickel-plated brass. Also bound in rope are the sugar tongs who's main body is made from
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass, Nickel
SOLD 1950s Sculptural Silverplated Thin Ice Tongs Style Spratling Taxco Mexico
By William Spratling
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s sculptural barware silver plated ice tongs in the style of William Spratling Mexico Taxco
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
H 0.75 in W 3.5 in D 6.63 in
Extra Large Tommi Parzinger Ice Bucket with Silver Plate Tools
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Sexy Tommi Parzinger ice bucket in a brown and cream painted finish and silver plated lid, tongs
Category
Vintage 1960s American Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
1990s Modernist Silver Plated Ice Bucket and Tongue by Lino Sabattini
By Christofle, Lino Sabattini, Sabattini Argenteria
Located in Aci Castello, IT
functional craftsmanship. The ice bucket and tongs are made from high-quality metal, plated with silver. The
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Chrome with Red Bakelite Ice Bucket and Tongs, Barmates by Glo-Hill
By Glo Hill
Located in Nantucket, MA
Mid twentieth century chrome plated ice bucket with red Bakelite handles and knobs along with a
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Art Deco Barware
Materials
Chrome
Silver Plated Ice Bucket by Aldo Tura for TURA
By Aldo Tura
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
the original matching elegant silver plated ice tongs. This special ice bucket is in mint condition
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Goatskin
Antique Victorian Ladies Traveling Silver on Copper Vanity Hair Curling Tongs
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine and rare example of an English Victorian silver plate cased ladies travelling
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Sheffield Plate, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
H 2.25 in W 6.25 in D 3.25 in
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Silver Plated Tongs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of silver plated tongs available for sale. The range of distinct silver plated tongs — often made from metal, silver and silver plate — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of silver plated tongs available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of silver plated tongs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Art Nouveau silver plated tongs are of considerable interest. Silver plated tongs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Carl Auböck, Christofle and Lino Sabattini are consistently popular.
How Much are Silver Plated Tongs?
Silver plated tongs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $475, while the lowest priced sells for $160 and the highest can go for as much as $3,475.
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 Tongs
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024To 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.
- What is Sheffield silver plate?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sheffield 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.
- What is triple-plated silver?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Triple-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.
- 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 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 ExpertApril 16, 2024The 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, 2022The 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.
- What was silver plate called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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, 2024The 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, 2022To 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, 2024To 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, 2024What 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, 2024To 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, 2021While antique silver plate can be worth something, it is not usually as valuable compared with contemporary pieces or similar sterling silver antiques.
- Is silver plate worth any money?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Silver 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, 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 12, 2024How 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, 2022No, 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.
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