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Set 12 Vintage Solid Silver Italian Under Plates Chargers Lay Plates c. 1950
Located in London, GB
Solid Silver.
Approx. Total Weight - 6514g
Approx. Diameter - 30.2cm (just under 12")
Each Plate is
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Dinner Plates
Materials
Silver
Set of 12 14.5" under plates made by C. J. Vander circa 2000
By C.J. Vander
Located in London, London
Made in London circa 2000 by C. J. Vander, this handsome set of 12 Silver Plate Underplates
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Sterling Silver
Herend Porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" Coffee Set with Silver plates
By Herend
Located in Delft, NL
Herend Hungary porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" coffee set with silver plates
A beautiful
Category
20th Century Hungarian Porcelain
Materials
Silver
Vintage Set 12 Silver Plated Under Plates Mid 20th C
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite set of twelve decorative silver plated under plates, mid 20th Century in date
Category
Vintage 1950s Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
19th Century Sterling Silver Butter Dish with Cow Finial
By Henry Wilkinson & Co.
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
& Co. Glass dish with a serpentine - sterling silver under plate with a molded rim cavetto-dome lid
Category
Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Flatware and Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage S. Kirk & Son 925 Sterling Silver Salt Cellar Spoon and Under Plate
Located in Greer, SC
silver salt cellar, salt spoon, and small under plate. Signed / hallmarked on the bottom of each piece
Category
Early 20th Century American Other Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Christian Dior Home set of 6 Under Plate and 2 under dish
By Dior Home
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Christian Dior Home set of 6 Under Plate and 2 under dish
Table Art - Decor - Home decor 1970s
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Brass
Sampson Large Covered Tureen with Under-Plate
By Edmé Samson
Located in Bradenton, FL
Edme Samson et Cie company. Porcelain covered tureen and under plate. Hand painted with floral and
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Serving Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
Set of Four Neiman Marcus Egg Coddlers with Under Plates
By Neiman Marcus
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish set of four Neiman Marcus egg coddlers with under plates, circa 1980s. The set is "New
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
18 Pc, Antique Foliate & Gilt Acid Etched Champagne Coupe & Under plate Set
Located in Atlanta, GA
& under plates or shrimp cocktail glasses. A service for 9 place settings, each having a gilt rim to coupe
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
H 2.875 in W 3.625 in D 4.625 in
Chinese Export Covered Bowl and Under-Plate, circa 1765
Located in New York, NY
of plate 12".
Category
Antique 1760s Serving Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
A Fine French Covered Soup Tureen with Under Plate
Located in Sheffield, MA
Provenance: From the collection of the Manoir De Polminhac Cantal No. 17
Category
Antique 19th Century French Soup Tureens
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Spode 19th C Pierced Green Chestnut Baskets & Under Plates
By Spode
Located in Great Barrington, MA
matching under plates. Retailed later by Shreve, Crump and Low, these are rare to find as pairs, especially
Category
Antique 1850s English Regency Revival Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Mid 18th Century Chinese Export Soup Tureen with Under Plate
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice mid 19th century Chinese export porcelain soup tureen with under plate, circa 1850s
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Soup Tureens
Materials
Porcelain
19th C. English Wheel Cut Crystal Sweetmeat/Tureen with Under Plate
Located in Great Barrington, MA
fruit or cranberry sauce or your favorite accompaniment. The under plate measures 8.5"d.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Serving Pieces
Materials
Crystal
Poterie De Bavent French Pottery Covered Terrines with Under-Plates, Set of Four
By Bavent
Located in Philadelphia, PA
-1920.
Potted and glazed by hand, each terrine includes a lid and under-plate – a coupelle, couvercle
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Serving Bowls
Materials
Earthenware
Spherical in signature silver plate engraved under the base
By Lino Sabattini
Located in Catania, IT
Spherical in signature silver plate engraved under the base. In good condition with small wear
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle Pair Of Luc Lanel design vases and under plates
By Luc Lanel
Located in Kingston, NY
Pair of Silver over copper vases with underplates by the iconic Luc Lanel designed for Christofle
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Vases
Materials
Silver, Copper
J.Laugerette (XXth c., France) : Silver plated bronze sculpture of a Bull
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
J.Laugerette (XXth c., France) : " Bull"
Silver plated bronze sculpture on a balck and grey veined
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 6.11 in W 11.82 in D 4.73 in
Edwardian 1913 Art Nouveau Enamelled Guilloche Purse In .925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
quality silver and silver-plated tableware and smalls during the first half of the 20th Century. They
Category
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Boxes and Cases
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
H 0.87 in W 2.21 in L 3.98 in
Pair of French Art Deco Silver and Snake Skin Torch Design Wall Sconces
Located in Hamburg, DE
material brass is silver plated, the holder under the bowl has 4 bone bars as embellishment, the bars are
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 25.99 in W 7.09 in D 8.67 in
20th Century Oil on Cardboard Italian Impressionist Style Landscape Painting
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
) signature under study. Modern silver plated wooden frame equipped with protective glass (see photo). Small
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Paintings
Materials
Paper
H 26.38 in W 19.3 in D 1.97 in
Set of 6 Danish Midcentury Sterling Silver & Red Enamel Open Salts
By Anton Michelsen, Eigel Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern sterling silver open salts with under plates and spoons. Made by Anton
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Japanese Ceramic Plate with Rabbits under the Full Moon
Located in New York, NY
The Japanese circular earthenware plate depicts two rabbits among scrolling vines under the full
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
Large Tureen with under Plate, 1800-1820
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Large "Old Paris” porcelain tureen with under plate.
Decorated with gold gilding and eagle heads
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
French Old Paris Jardiniere with under Plate
Located in Natchez, MS
Unusual Color and Form Large Jardiniere with Underplate. Exceptional condition. slight wear in guilding. Signed Ed. Honore a Paris.
Category
Antique 19th Century Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Mottahedeh Lidded Cabbage Tureen with under Plate
By Mottahedeh
Located in Stamford, CT
Extra large Vintage Mottahedeh lidded Cabbage Tureen with Under Plate. 2 Available. Please note of
Category
Vintage 1970s Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Hand Painted Covered Tureen with Under Plate by Imola
By Imola
Located in Milton, PA
Beautiful Tureen in celadon green with lid and underplate. Italian countryside motif.
Category
20th Century Italian Tableware
Antique Wedgwood Creamware Basket with under Plate, England, circa 1900
By Wedgewood
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique Wedgwood creamware basket with under plate, England, circa 1900
Good condition
Measures
Category
Early 20th Century English More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Creamware
H 2.76 in W 8.27 in D 10.24 in
Stunning Very Rare Vintage "DEVRES" Rouen France Big Tureen With Under Plate
By Rouen
Located in BAAMBRUGGE, NL
Stunning very rare to find vintage "Devres" Rouen France pottery big tureen with underplate.
Look at the beautiful shape of the tureen with lovely handles and knob, particularly bea...
Category
Vintage 1970s French French Provincial Platters and Serveware
Materials
Earthenware
H 9.85 in W 17.72 in D 11.03 in
Wolf under the Crescent Moon, Sterling Silver with 18 Karat Gold-Plate
By Ryunosuke Suginaka
Located in Tokyo, JP
Sterling Silver with 18 Karat gold plated as one of the Night Collection. This item is not included chain
Category
2010s Japanese Artist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Simon Silver Plated Candelabra by Borek Sipek
By B. Sipek
Located in Brussels, BE
Designed in 1988 for Driade.
Seven arms, silver plated.
Stamped driadekosmo under the base.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Baroque Revival Candelabras
Materials
Silver
Modernist Kaiser Textured Murano Ice Glass Flush Mount or Wall Lamp, Germany
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
European standard screw bulbs to illuminate ), and three elegant and modern silver-plated metal glass-shade
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Set 12 Silver Under Plates / Lay Plates / Chargers Italian c. 1950
Located in London, GB
A Set of 12 Italian Silver Under Plates / Lay Plates with a round shape and embellished with a
Category
20th Century Italian Dinner Plates
Materials
Silver
Set of 12 Vintage Silver Under Plates Chargers Lay Plates Octagonal c 1960 Italy
Located in London, GB
A set of 12 Vintage Italian Solid silver under plates with an elegant, understated Octagonal shape
Category
20th Century Italian Tableware
Materials
Silver
H 0.4 in Dm 11.03 in
Stunning set of 12 English Sterling Silver Under Plates With Gilt Reed Borders
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1996 by M. P. Levene, this very handsome, set of 12 Sterling Silver
Category
1990s English Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set 12 Solid Silver Under Plates Chargers Lay Plates Italy, c 1960 930 Std
Located in London, GB
A beautiful set of 12 Solid Silver Octagonal Under Plates or Chargers. These gorgeous under plates
Category
20th Century Italian Tableware
Materials
Silver
H 0.4 in W 11.74 in D 12.68 in
Crystal Urn and Under-Plate with Sterling Rim
By Watson Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This lovely crystal urn has a sterling silver rim and a brass cover for floral arrangements
Category
Vintage 1930s American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Silver and Glass Butter Dish 1856 Serving Dish
By Robert Hennell
Located in London, GB
body standing on solid silver under plate and with a domed silver lid. Both the plate and the lid are
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Set 12 Beautiful Silver Plated Under Plates
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite set of twelve decorative silver plated under plates, mid 20th C in date.
Each
Category
Vintage 1950s Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Set 12 Beautiful Silver Plated Under Plates Mid 20th C
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite set of twelve decorative silver plated under plates, mid 20th C in date
Category
Vintage 1950s Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Set of 4 Silver Plated Under Bottles, French, circa 1900
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
These 4 under bottles are made of silver plated. This is a fine French work, circa 1900.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Barware
Materials
Silver
SHEFFIELD SILVER PLATE GRAVY BOAT WITH UNDER PLATE
Located in Essex, MA
Neoclassical style Sheffield silver plate gravy boat with matching navette form under tray
Category
Early 20th Century American Serving Pieces
Impressive Silver Plate Punch Bowl and under Tray, American Vintage
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
really nice vintage condition with no damage or silver loss. A pretty scalloped shape on the border and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Towle Silver Plate Punch Bowl Set with under Tray and Twelve Cups
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage punch bowl serving set by Towle offers silver plate construction with footed bowl having
Category
20th Century American Victorian Serving Bowls
Materials
Metal, Sterling Silver
German Solid Silver and Glass Claret Jug Wine Decanter circa 1900 Under Plate
Located in London, GB
A magnificent Antique Silver mounted Claret Jug with an elegant cut glass body. The Wine Jug has
Category
Early 20th Century German Pitchers
Materials
Silver
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Fine 1930s Swiss Silver Hand Made Condiment Bowl with Under plate
Located in Essex, MA
A beautifully made, fine quality hand wrought and hammered 800 Swiss silver condiment bowl with
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Serving Bowls
Lapparra Paris Tureen with Cover and under Plate
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Parisian master silversmiths Lapparra 7 inch tureen with cover and matching 10½ under plate
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Serving Bowls and Tureens
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Spring Glory Sauce Bowl & Spoon
By International Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver sauce bowl with under-plate and serving spoon. These pieces are
Category
Vintage 1940s American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Orrefors Crystal Ice Bucket and Under Plate
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Signed Orrefors hand blown crystal ice bucket or centerpiece with underplate featuring engraved Art Deco nudes. Bowl measures 5.75"h x 7.25"d; underplate measures 7.75"d.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Centerpieces
Materials
Crystal
Set of 6 Silver Plated Plates Made by Christofle Model Malmaison
By Christofle
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Great set of 6 silver plated under plates from the French brand Christofle. The plates are used as
Category
1990s French Empire Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of 19th c. French Covered Compotes with Under Plates
Located in Great Barrington, MA
under plates. Leaf motif with gilding
Category
Antique 19th Century French Glass
Staffordshire Victorian Blue Transferware Reticulated Bowl and Under Plate
Located in San Francisco, CA
English Staffordshire blue transferware reticulated basket with matching under plate, circa 1840.
Category
Antique 1840s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Whimsical Italian Porcelain Swan Covered Cup with Under plate
Located in Essex, MA
A whimsical and beautifully modeled, parcel gilt and painted porcelain covered cup and under plate
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Porcelain
Midcentury Limoges Coffee Cup and under Plates in Porcelain and Gold 12 Pieces
By Limoges
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This is a coffee or tea service from the factory of Limoges, France, made in the 1970s. This coffee service is made of Limoges porcelain, it has 12 pieces including 6 cups and 6 sauc...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Neoclassical Porcelain
Materials
Gold Plate
A Dodie Thayer Three Piece Covered Tureen with Under Plate
By Dodie Thayer
Located in New York, NY
A Dodie Thayer three piece covered tureen with under plate, the naturalistic lettuce form center
Category
Vintage 1960s American Centerpieces
French Covered Soup Tureen with Under Plate, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
French Covered Soup Tureen with Under Plate, 19th Century
Category
Antique 19th Century French Soup Tureens
Modernist Soup Tureen with Under Plate by Ben Seibel
By Ben Seibel
Located in Ferndale, MI
Modernist Soup Tureen with Under Plate
Ben Seibel for Mikasa
Category
Vintage 1960s American Soup Tureens
French Majolica Asparagus Dish with Leaf Shaped Under Plate
Located in Troy, MI
under plate.
Category
Early 20th Century Serving Pieces
Rare Dorflinger "Kalana Lily" Punchbowl and Matching Under Plate
By Dorflinger
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Exquisite Dorflinger hand blown clear crystal punch bowl with matching under plate in the Art
Category
Early 20th Century American Crystal Serveware
Materials
Crystal
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the silver under plate you’re looking for. A silver under plate — often made from ceramic, porcelain and metal — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the silver under plate you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right silver under plate, those designed in Louis XVI and modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made silver under plate has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Bavent, Cauldon and Edmé Samson are consistently popular.
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- 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 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, 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To identify silver plate marks, first explore trusted online resources for some of the most frequently used examples. Most silver plate pieces will feature a purity marking, such as “EPNS” or “A1,” and markings corresponding to the maker. Photographing the maker's mark and performing a reverse image search may lead to a quick identification. If your search doesn't yield any results, try entering a description of the mark into the search engine or examining reference guides shared by trusted online resources to determine who produced your piece. From there, you can conduct further research to learn about your piece's age, pattern and other features. Another option is to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer help you with the identification process. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of silver wares.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024Yes, some silver-plate silverware is valuable. However, the maker, age and style of silver-plated silverware are usually what make it valuable. From a material standpoint, silver plate contains very little pure silver, so the metal on its own is not very valuable. Find a wide range of silverware 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Silver-plated flatware does tarnish.
- 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify silver plate hallmarks, try snapping a photo with your smartphone or tablet and then performing a reverse image. Often, this approach will allow you to determine who produced a particular piece. If your search yields no results, try typing a description of the marking into a search engine or browsing image galleries of maker's marks published on trusted online resources. If you run into any difficulty, a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can be of assistance. Shop a large selection of silver deocrative objects 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.