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Victorian Silver-Plated Well & Tree Dish & Cover
By Frederick Elkington
Located in London, GB
the finest maker of silver plate. The oval-shaped dish is kept warm by its hot water jacket and has
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Tree
Materials
Silver Plate
Victorian sterling silver palm tree centrepiece with glass bowl made in 1873
By Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd.
Located in London, London
Sterling Silver Centrepiece, is modelled as a gentleman holding a greyhound and standing under a palm tree
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Silver Tree
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 18.12 in W 13 in D 15.56 in
Antique English Silver Plated Tree Trunk Shaped Cigar or Cheroot Stand
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual English late Victorian antique presentation silver plated tree trunk shaped cigar or
Category
1880s English Late Victorian Antique Silver Tree
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of Sterling Silver Swan Engraved Matching Platters, Well & Tree-Weidlich Bros.
By Weidlich Bros. Mfg. Co.
Located in Great Barrington, MA
engraving of this Bridgeport Ct. Silver manufacturer, Weidlich Brothers.
One platter is completely flat
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Silver Tree
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century English Sheffield Silver Plated Two-Piece Well Tree and Meat Dome
By Sheffield
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant two-piece antique copper well tree with warming jacket, with meat cover dome was
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Tree
Materials
Silver Plate, Copper
H 15 in W 26.75 in D 18 in
Huge Antique Silver Plated Anglo-Indian Styled Figural Palm Tree Centerpiece Set
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
elaborate and ornately cast set is done in silver plate with a mirrored figural island base. The large
Category
Late 19th Century Scottish Anglo-Indian Antique Silver Tree
Materials
Silver Plate
H 24 in W 15 in D 15 in
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
1880s English Victorian Antique Silver Tree
Materials
Silver Plate
Coalport Tree Of Life Saucer
Located in Tampa, FL
A circa 1830 Coalport saucer in the tree of life pattern. It is from a very prestigious, Atlanta
Category
1830s English Antique Silver Tree
Materials
Porcelain
Spode Indian Tree Cup and Saucer
Located in Asheville, NC
This is an absolutely fabulous antique Copeland Spode Indian tree cup and saucer. It is a
Category
18th Century and Earlier English Antique Silver Tree
Materials
Porcelain
Flame Fairyland Lustre Vase: Tree Serpent
By Wedgwood, Daisy Makeig-Jones
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A tall, well-proportioned vase in Flame Fairyland Lustre, decorated with Tree Serpent pattern and
Category
1920s English Art Deco Antique Silver Tree
Materials
Porcelain
An Exceptionally Rare George Ii Sweetmeat Tree
Located in Steyning, West sussex
The rare Georgian cut glass and silver mounted sweetmeat tree has a flat cut base with tapering
Category
18th Century English Antique Silver Tree
Materials
Glass
Mochaware Pitcher with "Trees" Made England, Circa 1870
Located in Katonah, NY
sparsely decorated with mocha 'Trees".
The elegant spacing of the mochaware "Trees" adds to the beauty of
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Silver Tree
Materials
Pottery
19th Century Minton Chinese Tree Plate
Located in Clearwater, FL
An early antique Minton Chinese Tree chinoiserie plate with gilt scalloped edge. Chinese tree with
Category
1870s English Antique Silver Tree
Materials
Porcelain
Sauce Boat, Fringed Tree Pattern, Worcester, circa 1755
By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
An unusual shape with an uncommon painted pattern: Fringed Tree. The combination is scarce
Category
Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Silver Tree
Materials
Porcelain
Emile Gallé Art Glass Vase, France, circa 1900, Decorated with Trees
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Emile Gallé art glass vase, France, circa 1900.
Decorated with trees.
Measures: 20 cm. x 10
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Silver Tree
Émile Gallé (1846-1904) French Enameled Ring Tree Cristallerie circa 1885
By Émile Gallé
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Émile Gallé (1846-1904)
Extremely Rare Baguier shaped tree trunk blue “light blue moon” (Clair de
Category
1880s French Japonisme Antique Silver Tree
Materials
Art Glass
Italian Hand Painted Ceramic Christmas Tree Platter
Located in Bradenton, FL
An Italian limited edition divided Christmas tree ceramic platter, imported by Ferdinand Bing in
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Silver Tree
Materials
Ceramic
19th C. Coalport Tree & Rock Imari Plates, Set of 10
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
10 Coalport Imari Tree and Rock Dinner Plates. C. 1840.
Each plate in pristine condition.
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Silver Tree
Materials
Porcelain
Mochaware Pitcher Decorated with ""Trees" and Seaweed" England, circa 1810
Located in Katonah, NY
Made in England circa 1810, this mochaware pitcher is decorated with "Trees" and "Seaweed" It is
Category
Early 19th Century English Country Antique Silver Tree
Materials
Earthenware
Coalport England Indian Tree eight porcelain cups and saucers, 1891-1900
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in Delft, NL
Coalport England Indian Tree porcelain cups and saucers
Eight cups and saucers with the Indian
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Silver Tree
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Majolica Turquoise Adirondak Tree Trunk Log Branch Pitcher Jug 8"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Majolica Adirondak style bentwood tree trunk / log / branch creamer pitcher / jug / carafe
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Tree
Materials
Majolica
19th Century Royal Crown Derby 'Indian Tree' Pattern Quatrefoil Shape Dish
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century Royal Crown Derby 'Indian Tree' Pattern Quatrefoil Shape Dish
England, circa 1830
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Silver Tree
Materials
Porcelain
Set of Four '4' “Money Tree” Soup Bowls, England, ca. 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of four (4) “Money Tree” soup bowls, England ca. 1830.
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Silver Tree
Materials
Porcelain
Coffee Can, Blue and White "Banana Trees", Bow Porcelain, circa 1753
By Bow Porcelain
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
An early coffee can, painted in under-glaze blue with banana trees in a landscape.
Prov: Taylor
Category
Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Silver Tree
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Bowl in Hand-Painted Porcelain Decorated with Cherry Tree Branches
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Meissen bowl in hand-painted porcelain decorated with cherry tree branches, in Japanese style
Category
Early 20th Century German Japonisme Antique Silver Tree
Materials
Porcelain
Coffee Can: Blue and White "Stork & Banana Tree". Bow Porcelain C1753
By Bow Porcelain
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
An early coffee can, painted under the glaze with the Stork & Banana Tree pattern.
Provenance
Category
Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Silver Tree
Materials
Porcelain
Large Meissen King Vulture standing on a tree trunk, around 1880
Located in Berlin, DE
Large Meissen King Vulture standing on a tree trunk, around 1880
Large statuette depicting a king
Category
1880s German Antique Silver Tree
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Majolica Shorter & Boulton Rustic Wild Rose Tree Bark Pitcher Jug 7"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Shorter & Boulton Majolica creamer pitcher / jug featuring a rustic tree bark motif with
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Silver Tree
Materials
Majolica
H 6.5 in W 4.25 in D 7 in
Antique Majolica Oak Leaf & Acorn Nut Tree Bark Creamer Pitcher Jug 8"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Majolica creamer pitcher / jug featuring a tree bark, oak leaf and acorn nut theme with
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Tree
Materials
Majolica
19th Century Japanese Porcelain Plate with Painted Blue and White Tree Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese porcelain plate from the 19th century, with hand-painted blue and white tree, foliage
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Silver Tree
Materials
Porcelain
Clarice Cliff Large Plate in Red Trees & House Fantasque Pattern, Circa 1930
By Clarice Cliff
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a Large Plate in the Ledia shape in the rare sought after, hand painted "RED TREES AND
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Silver Tree
Materials
Pottery
Set of 13 Coalport Porcelain “Money Tree” Dinner Plates, England, circa 1820
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of 13 Coalport Porcelain “Money Tree” Dinner Plates, England, circa 1820
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Silver Tree
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Meissen Porcelain Wag Tails, Perched on a Tree Stump, circa 1900
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
perched on a tree stump.
Signed to the base of each with Blue crossed swords.
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Silver Tree
Materials
Porcelain
Ralph & James Clews Staffordshire Transferware Well & Tree Coronation Platter
By Ralph & James Clews
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A blue on white, stoneware Staffordshire ‘Coronation’ pattern, well and tree platter by Ralph
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Silver Tree
Materials
Stoneware
Shelley Art Deco Coffee/Espresso Set for 4 Trees with Sun Shining
By Shelley Pottery
Located in Great Barrington, MA
with a black enamelled tree motif is clean and simple and will work with many color palettes. The
Category
1910s English Art Deco Antique Silver Tree
Materials
Porcelain
Black With Gold Border Petrified Palm Tree Platter, Indonesia, Prehistoric
Located in New York, NY
Indonesian large petrified wood platter.
Sliced from a petrified palm tree.
Black center with gold
Category
15th Century and Earlier Indonesian Antique Silver Tree
Materials
Petrified Wood
Late Georgian Mason's Ironstone Sauce Tureen & Lid Gilded Tree Peony Ptn, Ca1830
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
lifting knob.
The pattern is called "Tree Peony" and is a fairly rare Mason's pattern, as illustrated on
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Silver Tree
Materials
Ironstone
H 5.38 in W 7.25 in D 5.75 in
Holdcroft Majolica Blackberry on Tree Trunk Teapot, Turquoise Blue Cover c. 1877
By Joseph Holdcroft
Located in Banner Elk, NC
A Joseph Holdcroft cylindrical teapot and cover, naturalistically molded as a tree trunk entwined
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Tree
Materials
Majolica
H 5 in W 6.5 in D 4 in
Meissen Rococo Group, Shpherd Couple Under Trees, by J.J. Kaendler, Ca 1860
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
group of trees: a young lady sitting at the feet of her beau, leaning back against his lap and reaching
Category
1860s German Rococo Antique Silver Tree
Materials
Porcelain
H 9.85 in W 9.85 in D 7.49 in
George Jones Majolica Pitcher Molded as a Hawthorn Tree, English, ca. 1875
By George Jones & Sons
Located in Banner Elk, NC
George Jones Majolica Pitcher, molded in high relief as a hawthorn tree, with branches, leaves, and
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Tree
Materials
Majolica
Meissen Gorgeous Figurines Group Six Gardeners, Tall Tree by Acier, circa 1870
By Michel Victor Acier 1
Located in Vienna, AT
tall tree - visible.
MANUFACTORY: MEISSEN (M939)
DATING: THIRD QUARTER OF 19TH CENTURY
Category
1870s German Rococo Antique Silver Tree
Materials
Porcelain
Hugo Lonitz Majolica Table Jardinière Stand with Partridges, Oak Tree, ca. 1880
By Hugo Lonitz & Co.
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Hugo Lonitz Majolica figural table Jardinière stand, naturalistically molded as an oak tree, with a
Category
19th Century German Victorian Antique Silver Tree
Materials
Majolica
H 13.13 in W 9 in D 7 in
Set of Eight '8' Porcelain Plates in “Money Tree” Pattern, England, circa 1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Eight (8) Porcelain Plates in “Money Tree” Pattern, England circa 1820.
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Silver Tree
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Victorian Solid Silver Naturalistic Cutlery Rests/Holders - 19th c.
Located in London, GB
pair is crafted in the most wonderful naturalistic syle with a lifelike cast-silver design of tree
Category
19th Century Antique Silver Tree
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of Nine Masons Ironstone 9" Plates Imari or Indian Tree Pattern Variation
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of nine Masons ironstone 9" plates Imari or Indian tree pattern variation, a crisp set of
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Silver Tree
Materials
Ironstone
Majolica Small Corner Shelf, Brown-Westhead Moore, Ivy & Tree, English, ca. 1877
By Brown Westhead Moore
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Majolica small-form corner shelf by T.C. Brown-Westhead, Moore & Co. Naturalistically molded as green-glazed ivy leaves, molded twigs on a bark ground, centrally fitted with a turquo...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Tree
Materials
Majolica
H 8.13 in W 6.75 in D 4 in
Spode Porcelain Japan-pattern Soup Tureen and Cover, Rock & Tree Pattern
By Josiah Spode
Located in Downingtown, PA
Spode Porcelain Japan-pattern Soup Tureen and Cover,
Rock & Tree Pattern,
Bone China,
Pattern 1741
Category
Early 19th Century Regency Antique Silver Tree
Materials
Porcelain
Set of Four Spode Gilt Painted Tree of Life Plates
By Spode
Located in New York, NY
Set of four Spode gilt painted tree of life plates. Set of four perfect English plates in the
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Silver Tree
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Coalport England Indian Tree Set of 5 Cups with Plates and Serving Platter
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
fine porcelain by Coalport China Company in England. It is hand decorated with Indian Tree pattern
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Silver Tree
Materials
Porcelain
H 18 in W 18 in D 18 in
New Hall Hybrid Hard Paste Porcelain Tea Service, Palm Tree patt. 484, ca 1810
By New Hall
Located in London, GB
tree pattern with the number 484.
We also have several individual teacups with saucers in this pattern
Category
1810s English Georgian Antique Silver Tree
Materials
Porcelain
Art Deco Chrome & Wood Cocktail Pick Set w/Bird Landing in Tree to Pick Berries
Located in Nantucket, MA
Art Deco cocktail pick set with a chrome figure of a bird landing on a tree standing on an
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Silver Tree
Materials
Chrome
H 3.75 in W 3.38 in D 3.38 in
Fine Chinese Export Famille Rose Well and Tree Platter, circa 1840
Located in New York, NY
Fine Chinese export Famille Rose well and tree platter, circa 1840.
Category
1840s Chinese Antique Silver Tree
Materials
Porcelain
Dish Charger delftware Bristol blue white willow tree rocks Chinoiserie Trellis
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
exotic Chinese plants and landscape.
Decorated with a large willow tree and stylised rockwork outside
Category
18th Century English George II Antique Silver Tree
Materials
Earthenware
H 1.78 in Dm 13.59 in
Set of Three Large Blue and White Copeland Indian Tree Plates
By Copeland
Located in New York, NY
Set of three large blue and white Copeland Indian tree plates. Set of three, in unusual blue and
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Silver Tree
Materials
Ceramic
Chamberlain Worcester Porcelain Pair of Sauce Tureens and Stands-Tree of Life
By Chamberlains Worcester
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chamberlain Worcester Porcelain Pair of Sauce Tureens, Covers and Stands,
Tree of Life Pattern
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Silver Tree
Materials
Porcelain
Georgian Masons Ironstone Serving Platter in Fence Rock & Tree Pattern, Ca 1818
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Tree gilded pattern, from their earliest George IIIrd period, circa 1818.
The piece is well potted
Category
Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Silver Tree
Materials
Ironstone
H 1.45 in W 11.13 in D 7.13 in
Georgian Masons Ironstone Large Platter in Fence Rock & Tree Pattern, circa 1818
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
and Tree gilded pattern, from their earliest George III rd period, circa 1818.
This is a large
Category
Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Silver Tree
Materials
Ironstone
H 1.45 in W 16.3 in D 13 in
Antique 18th C English Delft Chinoiserie Plate with Willow Tree & Lotus Bush
By AK Dutch Delftware, Delft
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine English Delft plate.
Depicting a willow tree and a lotus bush side-by-side.
In the
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Late 18th Century British George III Antique Silver Tree
Materials
Delft
Georgian Masons Ironstone Desert Plate in Fence Rock & Tree gilded Ptn, Ca 1818
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good hand painted Mason's ironstone Desert Plate, in the Fence, Rock and Tree gilded
Category
Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Silver Tree
Materials
Ironstone
Spode Blue and White Italian Pattern Large Well-and-Tree Platter, circa 1820
By Spode
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A large circa 1820 English Staffordshire blue and white transferware 'well-and-tree' platter in the
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Silver Tree
Materials
Ceramic
H 3 in W 20.5 in D 16.25 in
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique silver tree you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, porcelain and metal, every antique silver tree was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an antique silver tree — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique silver tree bearing Victorian, Regency or Art Nouveau hallmarks is very popular. A well-made antique silver tree has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Spode, Coalport Porcelain and George Jones are consistently popular.
How Much is a Antique Silver Tree?
An antique silver tree can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,550, while the lowest priced sells for $45 and the highest can go for as much as $85,000.
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- What is antique silver?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024What antique silver is depends on the context. In many cases, the term refers to silverware and silver decorative objects produced more than 100 years ago. However, antique silver may also be the name of a distressed silver finish frequently used on lighting fixtures and bathroom fixtures. Explore a selection of antique silver wares on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The difference between silver and antique silver is age. Items of any age made of silver or a silver alloy may be called silver. The term antique silver refers to silver pieces that are at least 100 years old. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique, vintage and modern silver tableware and decorative objects.
- Is antique silver real silver?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether or not antique silver is real depends on the piece. Sometimes, manufacturers simply call a gray-silver finish antique silver. In these cases, the item is usually not real silver. It is possible for antique silver to be pure silver, sterling or silver plated. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of silver decorative objects and jewelry.
- 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify silver antiques, search for a maker's mark on the base, handle, interior and other inconspicuous areas. Using trusted online resources, research the maker to find out when it was in business and browse online catalogues and image galleries, looking for pieces that resemble yours. Doing so can help you get a rough idea of when your silver objects were manufactured. To be classified as antique, an item must be at least 100 years old. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also assist with the identification process. On 1stDibs, explore a range of antique silver decorative objects.
- What is antique silver made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024What antique silver is made of varies. In most cases, antique silver is sterling silver, which is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloys. You can also find antique silver jewelry and decorative objects made out of other silver alloys, like fine silver, which is 99.9% silver and only 0.1% alloys. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of silver pieces from some of the world's top sellers.
- 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 antique sterling silver?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sterling silver is an alloyed form of silver, and is made up of 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper. An antique sterling silver item will have the same silver content and will be over 100 years old. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique sterling silver from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What does antique silver mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021Antique silver is a type of silver that is at least a century old. Find a diverse range of intricately designed, elegant antique silver decorative objects and more on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024Whether antique silverware is real silverware or not varies. Many antique flatware pieces feature silver plate, so they consist of a base metal beneath a layer of genuine silver. There is also flatware made entirely from sterling silver, which is an alloy that is 92.5% silver and 7.5% base metal. Researching the hallmarks found on your silverware using trusted online resources can help you determine whether the items are sterling silver or silver plate. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also assist you. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique silverware.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Yes, some antique sterling silver is valuable. Sterling silver of any age has value as a material because it is a precious metal. Some pieces may be worth even more than the going rate for sterling due to their maker, style, type and condition. Some silversmiths whose pieces are often in demand among collectors include Tiffany & Co., Georg Jensen, Gorham Manufacturing Company and Towle. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique sterling silver wares.
- 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 5, 2022Sterling silver is considered antique if it was made over 100 years ago. Many antique sterling silver items will have a mark or stamp. First, clean the item and check for marks. A “925” mark indicates a silver purity of 92.5 percent, which is the composition of sterling silver. If you don’t see a mark, work with a certified appraiser to acid test the item and determine the silver content. You’ll find expertly vetted antique sterling silver items on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if a silver spoon is an antique, seek the assistance of a licensed and experienced appraiser. Many antique pieces lack marks, and it is generally not possible to determine the type and age of metal through a simple visual inspection. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver spoons 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024Yes, some antique silver plate is worth something. However, any value that a piece has usually comes from its rarity rather than from the cost of its materials, because silver plate contains very little pure silver. There is generally a demand for certain older pieces by Christoffle, Elkington & Co., Mapp & Webb and other well-known manufacturers. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can evaluate the condition of your piece and give you an idea of how much it is worth. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of silver plate tableware, serveware and decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024Yes, some silver-plated antique silverware may be worth something. Antique pieces are 100 years old or older, and because of their age, pieces in good condition may be sought after by collectors due to their rarity. The maker, style and type will also impact the potential resale value. In terms of value as scrap metal, antique silver-plated silverware usually isn't worth much because silver plate is made only from a small amount of pure silver. To get an estimated value for your silverware, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Explore a wide range of antique silverware on 1stDibs.