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Sterling Silver Knife Rests

Sterling Silver Knife Rest
By Redlich & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A sterling silver knife rest made by Redlich Silver Co. would be a refined example of American
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Vintage 1920s American Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Knife Rest
Sterling Silver Knife Rest
$325
H 1.5 in W 4 in D 1.5 in
Pair of English Sterling Silver Knife Rests
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This ornate pair of sterling silver knife rests was made in Sheffield, England, and is fully
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Antique 1830s English Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Pair of English Sterling Silver Knife Rests
Pair of English Sterling Silver Knife Rests
$550
H 1.5 in W 3.5 in D 1.5 in
S J Rose & Son 1970s English Novelty Sterling Silver Knife Rests
By S.J. Rose & Son
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine pair of vintage Elizabeth II English cast sterling silver knife rests; an addition to our
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Vintage 1970s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Hilliard & Thomason Tennis Racquet English Sterling Silver Knife Rest
By Hilliard & Thomason
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique figural knife rest. In sterling silver. By Hilliard & Thomason - the storied
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Antique 1890s British Edwardian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

French Sterling Silver Set of 12 Knife Rests in Art Deco Style
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12, French 0.950 (higher purity than sterling) silver knife rests in beautiful curvilinear
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

19th Century Austrian 900 Sterling Silver Jack End Knife Rests, S/4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of four Austrian Sterling Silver knife rests, with traditional cast Jack-style ends, circa
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian International Style Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

19th Century Continental European Sterling Silver Jack End Knife Rests, Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of four sterling silver knife rests, with traditional cast Jack-style ends, circa mid-19th
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Antique Late 19th Century International Style Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

16 art deco silver knife rests
By Benjamin Rabier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
large set of knife rests in stylised animal forms from the 1920/1930's each piece is stamped
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

16 art deco silver knife rests
16 art deco silver knife rests
$2,800
H 1.5 in W 3.5 in D 1.5 in
Hilliard & Thomason Knife Rests, 1908
Located in Savannah, GA
A set of four sterling silver Hilliard & Thomason knife rests, Birmingham, 1908. 3 inches wide by
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Antique Early 1900s British Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Hilliard & Thomason Knife Rests, 1908
Hilliard & Thomason Knife Rests, 1908
$740 / set
H 1.75 in W 3 in D 1.375 in
French Art Deco Silver Figural Smoking Monkey & Pipe Knife Rest by Louis Mathey
By Cardeilhac, Christofle, Emile Puiforcat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, signed French Art Deco knife rest. In French second standard silver. By Louis Mathey, the
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique French Art Deco Silver Figural Dog Knife Rest by Louis Mathey
By Christofle, Jean Puiforcat, Cardeilhac
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, signed French Art Deco knife rest. In French second standard silver. By Louis Mathey, the
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Silver

Set of 12 Fine French Art Deco Silver plated "Gallia" Knife Rests by Christofle
By Christofle, Marcel Eduoard Sandoz
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Set of 12 fine French Art Deco silver plated knife rests designed by Marcel Sandoz for the Gallia
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Reid & Sons Antique Sterling Silver Knife / Pen Rests
By Reid and Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, large pair of antique George V English sterling silver knife
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Vintage 1910s English Tableware

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Dutch diamant cut crystal and silver set of knife rests with salt cellars, 1880
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch diamant cut crystal and silver set of knife rests with salt cellars, 1880 A set of salt
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Tableware

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

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Puiforcat Rare French All Sterling Silver Knife Rests Set of 12 Pieces
By Emile Puiforcat
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Extremely rare model of knife rests set. These objects are usually made of silver plate. Finesse of
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Antique 1880s French Rococo Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

William IV Pair of Sterling Silver Knife Rests by Joseph Emanuel, London, 1833
By Joseph Emanuel
Located in London, GB
Beautifully detailed pair of sterling silver William IV knife rests of baluster form with shell
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Antique 1830s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gorgeous French All Sterling Silver Knife Rests Set of 12 Pieces Art Deco
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Extremely rare model Art Deco of knife rests set. It is even rarer to see full service of 12 pieces
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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Sterling Silver William IV Knife Rests, London, 1833
By Joseph Emanuel
Located in London, GB
Beautifully detailed pair of sterling silver William IV knife rests of baluster form with shell
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Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Sterling Silver

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Silver

English Sterling and Mother-of Pearl Knife Rests
Located in Seattle, WA
English Sterling and mother-of-pearl hall marked knife rest in original box. Set of two.
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Antique 19th Century English Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare French All Sterling Silver Knife Rests Set of Eight-Piece
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Rare and exceptional set of eight knife rests in sterling silver. These objects are usually made of
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Massive French All Sterling Silver Knife Rests Set Six Pieces, Rare Panther
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
exceptional set of six knife rests in sterling silver. It is even rarer to see a service of knife rests in
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20th Century French Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Rare French All Sterling Silver Knife Rests Set of 8-Piece, Ribbon
By Aubry-Cadoret
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
exceptional set of eight knife rests in sterling silver. The French knife rests are usually made of silver
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Vintage 1910s French Neoclassical Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Soufflot Rare French All Sterling Silver Knife Rests Set of Twelve-Piece
By Henri Soufflot 1
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
exceptional set of twelve knife rests in sterling silver. It is even rarer to see a service of knife rests in
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Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Lapparra Rare French All Sterling Silver Knife Rests Set of 12-Piece, Ribbon
By Lapparra - Gabriel
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
exceptional set of 12 knife rests in sterling silver. It is even rarer to see a service of knife rests in
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Vintage 1910s French Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

1860 English Sterling Silver Knife Rests
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1860, London, pair of sterling silver knife rests. English, Victorian period. No maker's mark. In
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Antique 1860s Victorian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

1860 English Sterling Silver Knife Rests
1860 English Sterling Silver Knife Rests
H 1.82 in W 1.75 in D 3.75 in
Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee, Sterling Silver Knife Rests, Birmingham, 1977
By Bishton's Ltd
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1977 by Bishtons Ltd., this stylish pair of Modernist, Sterling Silver
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Vintage 1970s English Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Georg Jensen Acorn Knife Rest in Sterling Silver
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rare Georg Jensen Acorn knife rest in sterling silver. Measures: 5.5 x 1.3 cm. Stamped. In
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Georg Jensen Acorn Knife Rest in Sterling Silver
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rare Georg Jensen Acorn knife rest in sterling silver. Measures: 5.5 x 1.3 cm. Marked. In
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

American Victorian Sterling Silver and Deer Antler Crown Carving Knife Rest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A one of a kind, American Victorian era carving knife rest made of Sterling silver and deer antler
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Wiwen Nilsson Lund, Sweden, Three Rare Knife Rests, 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Wiwen Nilsson Lund, Sweden (b. 1897, 1974). Three rare knife rests in sterling silver. Modernist
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Set of Six Art Deco French Silver Plated Knife Rests Featuring Animal Figures
Located in Sofia, BG
A fine set six Art Deco French silver plated animal knife rests featuring dogs and animals from the
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

12 Silver-Plated Knife-Rests in the Shape of Animals, Edouard Marcel Sandoz
By Christofle, Edouard-Marcel Sandoz
Located in Uccle, BE
This iconic series of knife-rests was designed by Swiss cubist sculptor Edouard Marcel Sandoz for
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Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

“Gallia” Christofle Set Twelve Art Deco Period Animal Figure Knife Rests France
Located in New York, NY
Set of twelve Art Deco period knife rests from France circa 1930. By "Gallia", an avant garde line
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Mid-20th Century French Sterling Silver

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Bronze

Antique Novelty Pair of Sterling Silver Knife Rests from 1900 by Roberts & Belk
By Roberts & Belk Ltd. 1
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1900 by Roberts & Belk, this Victorian, antique sterling silver pair of
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Antique Early 1900s English Industrial Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

4 Antique Silver Fox Knife Rests
By William Hutton & Sons
Located in London, GB
Four finely-detailed, and rather unusual, Edwardian, silver knife rests in the form of running
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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

4 Antique Silver Fox Knife Rests
4 Antique Silver Fox Knife Rests
H 1 in W 3.25 in D 0.5 in
Fabergé, Antique Russian Silver Knife Rest, Late 19th Century
By Fabergé
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Russian silver knife rest Maker: Fabergé Russia, late 19th century Fully hallmarked
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Antique 1870s Russian Sterling Silver

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Silver

Art Deco Sandoz for Gallia Silver Plated Animal Knife Rests
By Christofle, Sandoz
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine set six Art Deco French silver plated animal knife rests designed by Sandoz two as pigs, two
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

12 Spanish Hallmarked Silver Knife Rests with Scolloped Cabriole Feet
Located in CA, CA
A dozen early 20th century Spanish hallmarked silver knife rests with ornate scolloped cabriole
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Early 20th Century Spanish Belle Époque Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Six Silver-Plated Knife-Rests in the Shape of Animals, Edouard Marcel Sandoz
By Christofle, Edouard-Marcel Sandoz
Located in Uccle, BE
This iconic series of knife-rests was designed by Swiss cubist sculptor Edouard Marcel Sandoz for
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Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Christofle Silver Knife Rests
By Christofle
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 sterling silver plate knife rests in original box. Each measures: 2 7/8 long x .5 Wide x
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20th Century French Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Silver Plate

Christofle Silver Knife Rests
Christofle Silver Knife Rests
H 5.5 in W 3.38 in D 0.63 in
Aucoc Rare French All Sterling Silver Knife Rests Set of 12 Pieces, Louis XVI
By A. Aucoc
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Exceptional knife rests set, Louis XVI decoration adorned with pine cones and flowers. It is even
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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gorgeous French All Sterling Silver Knife Rests Set 12 Pieces Shells Model
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Gorgeous French all sterling silver knife rests set of 12 pieces shells model. Extremely rare
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Antique 1880s French Rococo Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Puiforcat French All Sterling Silver Knife Rests Set Six Pieces Neoclassical
By Emile Puiforcat
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Puiforcat French all sterling silver knife rests set of six pieces Louis XVI model. Extremely rare
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Antique 1880s French Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Antique French All Sterling Silver Knife Rests Set of 12 Pieces
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Rare antique French all sterling silver knife rests set of 12 pieces. Extremely rare model of
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Antique 1880s French Renaissance Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Henin French All Sterling Silver Knife Rests Set of Twelve-Pieces Rococo
By Henin et Cie 1
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Henin French all sterling silver knife rests set of twelve-pieces Rococo. Extremely rare model of
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Antique 1880s French Rococo Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Piault Linzeler Rare French All Sterling Silver Knife Rests Set Eight Pieces
By Jules Piault 1, Robert Linzeler
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Piault Linzeler rare French all sterling silver knife rests set eight pieces. Rare and
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Antique 1890s French Rococo Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Guerchet Rare French All Sterling Silver Knife Rests Set Eight Pc, Neoclassical
By Guerchet Maurice
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Rare and exceptional set of eight knife rests in sterling silver. It is even rarer to see a service
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Antique 1890s French Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tetard Rare French All Sterling Silver Knife Rests Set of 12 Pieces
By Tetard Freres
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Extremely rare model of knife rests set. It is even rarer to see full service of 12 pieces of
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Christofle Rare French All Sterling Silver Knife Rests Set 12 Pc, Neoclassical
By Christofle
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
knife rests set, Louis XVI decoration adorned with foliage and pearls. Fabulous set by the prestigious
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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Labat Rare French All Sterling Silver Knife Rests Set of 12 Pieces, Mascaron
By Labat & Pugibet 1
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
rarer to see full service of 12 pieces of French sterling silver. These objects are usually made of
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Antique 1880s French Renaissance Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver Knife Rests For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of sterling silver knife rests is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique sterling silver knife rests was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and sterling silver. Sterling silver knife rests have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Sterling silver knife rests bearing Art Deco or Victorian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made sterling silver knife rests over the years, but those made by Christofle, Fabergé and Reid and Sons are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Sterling Silver Knife Rests?

Prices for sterling silver knife rests start at $345 and top out at $3,264 with the average selling for $885.

Finding the Right Sterling-silver for You

Dining and entertaining changed drastically when we began to set our tables with sterling silver for holiday gatherings, wedding receptions, engagement parties and, in some of today’s homes, everyday meals.

Often called the “Queen of metals,” silver has been universally adored for thousands of years. It is easy to see why it has always been sought after: It is durable, strong and beautiful. (Louis XIV had tables made entirely of silver.) Sterling silver is an alloy that is made of 92.5 percent silver — the “925” stamp that identifies sterling-silver jewelry refers to this number. The other 7.5 percent in sterling silver is typically sourced from copper.

Neoclassical-style sterling-silver goods in Europe gained popularity in the late 18th century — a taste for sterling-silver tableware as well as tea sets had taken shape — while in the United States, beginning in the 19th century, preparing the dinner table with sterling-silver flatware had become somewhat of a standard practice. Indeed, owning lots of silver goods during the Victorian era was a big deal. Back then, displaying fine silver at home was a status symbol for middle-class American families. And this domestic silver craze meant great profitability for legendary silversmith manufacturers such as Reed & Barton, Gorham Manufacturing Company and the International Silver Company, which was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898, a major hub of silver manufacturing nicknamed “Silver City.”

Today, special occasions might call for ceremonial silver designed by Tiffany & Co. or the seductive sterling-silver cutlery from remarkable Danish silversmith Georg Jensen, but there really doesn’t have to be an event on the calendar to trot out your finest tableware.

Event- and wedding-planning company maestro Tara Guérard says that some “investment pieces,” such as this widely enamored alloy, should see everyday use, and we’re inclined to agree.

“Sterling-silver flatware is a must-have that you can use every single day, even to eat cereal,” she says. “Personally, I want a sterling-silver goblet set for 12 to 20; I would use them every time I had a dinner party. Ultimately, there are no criteria for buying vintage pieces: Buy what you love, and make it work.”

Whether you’re thinking “ceremonial” or “cereal,” browse a versatile collection of vintage, new and antique sterling-silver wares on 1stDibs today.