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Silver Golf Club Champagne Cork Pliers Bottle Opener by Valenti Spain, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and solid silver-plated tongs / cork pliers for opening sparkling wine or Champagne
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
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H 7 in W 5.5 in D 0.75 in
Silver plated asparagus tongs by Elkington
By Elkington & Co.
Located in East Geelong, VIC
These ornately decorated silver plated asparagus servers were made by Elkington & Co of Birmingham
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Tableware
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
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
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
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
Vintage Brass Barware Ice Tongs Silver Plated Mexico Modern, 1950s
By Los Castillo, Taxco
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
1950s Silver Plate Barware Sculptural Ice Tongs Mexico Style William Spratling
By William Spratling, Taxco
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Silver Plate Barware Ice Tongs Mexico Los Castillo Taxco
In the Style of William Spratling
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
H 1.25 in W 2 in D 6.75 in
Vintage Sheffield Silver Co. Silver Plated Ice Bucket w/ Reticulated Hinge Lid
By Sheffield Silver Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Sheffield Silver Co. Silver Plated Ice Bucket w/ Reticulated Hinge Lid and Ice Tongs. Circa
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
H 13 in W 8.5 in D 8 in
Two Art Nouveau Silver Plate Serving Tongs for Cake Pastry Meat, 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 Swedish Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
H 7.13 in W 1.5 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
Vie Silver Ice Bucket with Tongs
By Zanetto
Located in Milan, IT
Sophisticated ice bucket complete with tongs handcrafted in a fine silver-plated alloy by master
Category
2010s Italian Barware
Materials
Silver
Vintage Barware Modern Ice Cube Tongs Nickel Plated
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage barware modern ice cube tongs nickel plated
Nickel plated
Measures: 7 length x 2.5 width
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Nickel
Vintage Mexican Abalone and Alpaca Silver Ice Bucket and Tongs
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage Mexican Abalone and Alpaca Silver Ice Bucket and Tongs with twisted ring handles. Colorful
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Gilt Antique Sterling Silver 'Apostle' Tea Spoons & Tongs, Sheffield, 1911
By James Dixon & Sons
Located in London, London
silver tea spoons & matching sugar tongs, feature apostle terminals and are gold plated.
Each
Category
Vintage 1910s English Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 1.58 in W 10.04 in D 7.49 in
Lino Sabattini Serving Bowl & Tongs, circa 1970
By Lino Sabattini
Located in Costa Mesa, 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
A collection of 6 pieces of various silver and plated silver.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A collection of 6 pieces of various silver and plated silver.
Sandwich tong, spoons and more.
Early
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Tableware
Materials
Silver, Silver Plate
Mid-Century Modern Ice Bucket with Tongs Made by Christofle Gallia
By Gallia
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful silver plated bucket for ice cubes from the French brand Gallia (part of Christofle). On
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Barware
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
PM Italy Cocktail Tools in Silver Plated Brass
By PM Italy
Located in Hanover, MA
plated brass.
Marked "PM" Italy.
PM specialized in silver plate and was known for making the bar
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Champagne Tongs by Nino Basso
By Nino Basso, Design Center 1991
Located in Milan, IT
nickel-plated brass. Complete with a gift box and care instructions, the champagne bottle opener makes a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Steel
173-Piece Set Silver Plated Tableware - Christofle - Malmaison - Complete
By Christofle
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A great set silver plated tableware, complete for 12 persons, made by the French brand Christofle
Category
1990s French Napoleon III Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
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H 12.21 in W 17.72 in D 11.82 in
Gold and Crystal Ice Bucket with Tongs
By L'Originale
Located in Milan, IT
contemporary grooved pattern. Accompanied with 24k gold plated tongs, this ice bucket makes the perfect
Category
2010s Italian Wine Coolers
Materials
Crystal, Gold, Silver, Bronze
Silver Plate Fitted Boxed Set of Asparagus Server and Holders
Located in Great Barrington, MA
-Asparagus!
12 individual eaters/holders for asparagus spears and the matching serving tongs. These are
Category
Vintage 1940s Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle Antique Silver Plated Citrus Hand Press or Lemon Squeezer
By Christofle
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
composed of silver plate and works with a scissor motion which pushes two fork shaped tongs over the
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Chatham by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 132 Pieces Dinner
By Durgin Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
blade) 10",
one cheese server (plated blade) 6 1/2",
one olive spoon 6 1/8",
one sugar tongs 3 3/4
Category
Early 20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
French Black Glass Ice Bucket with 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
English Silver Plated Asparagus Serving Set by Walker and Hall
By Walker & Hall
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning vintage Art Deco silver plated Asparagus serving set just back from our silversmith's
Category
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
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H 1.5 in W 12 in D 7.75 in
Silver Plate Chatelaine or Belt.Hook, or Barware Kitchen Hook
Located in Los Angeles, CA
hook for attaching additional pieces. We have used a napkin and ice tongs over a Ribbed champagne
Category
20th Century European Victorian Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
136-Piece Set of Silver Plated Flatware in Canteen made by Wellner
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Nice set of silver plated flatware for 12 persons made by August Wellner and Sons, Germany. The
Category
Vintage 1920s German Louis XVI Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
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H 2 in W 2 in D 24 in
Antique English Regency Silver Plate Ice Bucket w/ Reticulating Hinge Lid Handle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Regency Silver Plate Ice Bucket with Reticulating Hinge Lid Handle. Item features a
Category
Early 20th Century Regency Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
H 14 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
WMF Rare Art Nouveau Silver Plated Cutlery Set for 24 Persons
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare WMF silver plated cutlery set for 24 persons in the original Art Nouveau cabinet
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
English Silver Plated Asparagus Serving Dish, circa 1910 by Mappin and Webb
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Bath, GB
the underside.
The handle has a lovely Art Nouveau design and both the grille and serving tongs are
Category
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver Plate
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H 5.5 in W 10.75 in D 9 in
Rare Vintage Franz Hagenauer Jockey Ice Cub or Sugar Tongs
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare early Art Deco sugar tongs, depicting a Dandy, or boy with jokey hat.
Also useable for ice
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Brass, Nickel
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H 0.6 in W 5.91 in D 5.12 in
Aldo Tura Barware Bottle Opener + Ice Tongs Goatskin and Brass ITALY
By Aldo Tura
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Aldo Tura Barware Set: Bottle Opener 8.88 L x 2.25 W x .75 inches and Ice Tongs 10.5 L x 2.63 W x
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Set of Early 20th Century Silver Tea Accessories with Original Box
By Sheffield
Located in Dallas, TX
includes a full collection of 19 pieces of silver plated flatware, snugly nestled within the original case
Category
Early 20th Century English Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Imperial Chrysanthemum Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 416 Pc Chest
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
house their silver. The contents were lovingly polished by their faithful butler, James Clark
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Chrysanthemum by Tiffany Sterling Silver Asparagus Tong English Style Yoked
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Chrysanthemum by Tiffany.
Sterling silver large asparagus tong pierced English style yoked 9 1/2
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cambridge by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 310 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
server, 8 1/2"
1 ice tongs, 6 3/4"
1 pea spoon, pierced w/flowers, 8 1/2"
1 cake server w/plated blade
Category
Early 20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Puiforcat (Hermes) - 170pc. French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Flatware Set
By Odiot
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from Paris, a Magnificent 170pc. 950 Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Flatware Set with 8 Serving
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Florentine by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service with Provenance 426 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental figural Florentine by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set - 426 pieces. This pattern was
Category
Early 20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Tulipe Tulip by Boulenger French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 214 pc
By Charles Boulenger
Located in Big Bend, WI
Exhibition in Paris. The high quality is also exhibited in the high silver content, 950 silver, which is
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
San Lorenzo, Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set 340 Pcs in Fitted Chest
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
silver flatware set in vintage fitted Tiffany chest, 340 pieces. This set includes:
12 dinner size
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Roussel - 22 Sterling Silver 19th Century Louis XVI Flatware Serving Pieces
By Claude Doutre Roussel
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from Paris, a stunning set of 22 sterling silver, 19th century, Louis XVI, flatware serving
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Century Chinese Solid Silver Cherry Blossom Tea Set, Siu Kee, circa 1900
By Siu Kee
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
, comprising of a coffee pot, teapot, covered sugar bowl with later plated tongs and milk jug on serving trat
Category
20th Century Chinese Tea Sets
Materials
Silver
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H 8.27 in W 9.06 in D 4.34 in
French Gilded Flatware Called "Bien Aimée" 180 Pieces Chambly Mid 20th
By CHAMBLY
Located in Paris, FR
1 ice cream serving spoon
1 sugar tongs
Category
Vintage 1950s French Romantic Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
H 11.82 in W 13.78 in D 15.75 in
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
English Sheffield / Walker & Hall 100-Piece Flatware Service
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid 19th century English sheffield silver plated Walker & Hall 100 piece flatware tableware service
Category
Antique 1830s English Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Lino Sabattini Set of 4 Pieces
By Lino Sabattini
Located in Brussels, BE
Lino Sabattini modernist design silver plated set of 4 pieces.
Signed (Sabattini Italy). different
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Silver Plate
Complete WMF 156 Piece Cutlery Set. Model 34 Number 34
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in London, GB
A WMF A complete set of silver plated cutlery Model 34 Number 34, consisting of 156 pieces with
Category
Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Hans TurnwaId ce Bucket Apple, Turtle Pattern, 1970 Freddo Therm, Switzerland
By Freddo Therm, Hans Turnwald
Located in Paris, France
in a solid silver plated. The lid of the bucket has it original ice tongs and label.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Barware
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Acrylic
Regency Brass & Bakelite Eight Piece Cocktail Bar Tool Set by Maxwell Phillips
By Maxwell Phillips
Located in San Diego, CA
& can opener, tongs, long stir spoon, knife, pour cup and wine opener) made of chrome plated steel with
Category
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Hollywood Regency Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel, Brass
H 13 in W 15.5 in D 5 in
Art Deco Stainless Steel & Bakelite Cocktail Bar Tool Set by GH of Canada
Located in San Diego, CA
1940s. The set includes six bar tools (bottle/can opener, tongs, long stir spoon, fruit poker, knife and
Category
Early 20th Century Hong Kong Art Deco Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Serpentine Wellington Cutlery Canteen, Francis Newton
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
, has a soup ladle, a gravy spoon, sugar tongs, 5 soup spoons, 2 sauce ladles, 4 tea spoons and 2
Category
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Knife Boxes
Materials
Mahogany
H 9 in W 19 in D 14 in
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
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
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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 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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 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 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 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
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.
- 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 26, 2024Yes, 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.
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Glass slippers might be the stuff of fairytales, but glass handbags? Artist Joshua Raiffe has made them a reality, and they're far less delicate than you might imagine, but just as dreamy.
With Dansk, Jens Quistgaard Delivered Danish Simplicity to American Tables
When a visionary Copenhagen designer teamed up with an enterprising Long Island couple, Scandi-style magic landed in kitchens and dining rooms across the United States.
Hostess Extraordinaire Aerin Lauder Shares Entertaining Tips and Auction Picks
The arbiter of good taste, who has curated a collection for 1stDibs Auctions, invites 1stDibs inside her family’s Hamptons barn for a firsthand look at her welcoming style.
Handmade with Lab-Grade Glass, This Decanter Holds Your Favorite Cocktail Concoctions
Artist Simone Crestani conjures the fascination you remember from Chemistry 101.
28 Cheerful Home Bars, Where Everybody (Literally) Knows Your Name
Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast.
Meet the Celebrated Hostess Whose Magical Tabletops Enhance Every Occasion
For Stephanie Booth Shafran, entertaining guests is about opening her heart as well as her home.
How to Identify Real Capodimonte Porcelain
Early examples by the Italian manufacturer can be hard to come by, but the best later pieces possess the same over-the-top charm.
How Noguchi Elevated Ashtrays to Objets d’Art
Smoking might have fallen out of fashion, but these ashtrays have enduring design appeal.
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