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Sterling Silver Cake Plate

Sterling Silver & Crystal Cake Plate
Sterling Silver & Crystal Cake Plate

Sterling Silver & Crystal Cake Plate

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An extraordinary cut glass and sterling silver pedestal tray, combining brilliant craftsmanship

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Vintage 1910s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Set of 8 J. E. Caldwell Sterling Silver Bread or Cake Plates
Set of 8 J. E. Caldwell Sterling Silver Bread or Cake Plates

Set of 8 J. E. Caldwell Sterling Silver Bread or Cake Plates

By J.E. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A set of 8 sterling silver reticulated 6.5 inch bread plates. The elaborate pierced borders

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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver Plate Cake Stand Victorian Afternoon Tea Platter
Silver Plate Cake Stand Victorian Afternoon Tea Platter

Silver Plate Cake Stand Victorian Afternoon Tea Platter

Located in Potters Bar, GB

patina to the silver plate Great for either sandwiches or cakes or as a decorative piece in its own right

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Vintage 1980s Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Gold-plated silver spatula for cakes with reliefs
Gold-plated silver spatula for cakes with reliefs

Gold-plated silver spatula for cakes with reliefs

$875

H 10.32 in W 1.38 in D 0.79 in

Gold-plated silver spatula for cakes with reliefs

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Gilded silver spatula for cakes with reliefs and cutouts. Metal: Silver. Origin

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Antique 19th Century European Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Exclusive Tea COFFEE SPOONS, 12pcs. Sterling Silver & Box Cake Spatula & TONGS.
Exclusive Tea COFFEE SPOONS, 12pcs. Sterling Silver & Box Cake Spatula & TONGS.

Exclusive Tea COFFEE SPOONS, 12pcs. Sterling Silver & Box Cake Spatula & TONGS.

Located in Wembley, GB

A Rare case set of 12 gilded inside antique valuable floral handle sterling silver Spoons. An

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Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Exclusive Tea COFFEE SPOONS, 12pcs. Sterling Silver & Box Cake Spatula & TONGS.
Exclusive Tea COFFEE SPOONS, 12pcs. Sterling Silver & Box Cake Spatula & TONGS.

Exclusive Tea COFFEE SPOONS, 12pcs. Sterling Silver & Box Cake Spatula & TONGS.

Located in Wembley, GB

A Rare case set of 12 gilded inside antique valuable floral handle sterling silver Spoons. An

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Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair French 1st standard Silver Fruit and Cake Servers C.1920.
Pair French 1st standard Silver Fruit and Cake Servers C.1920.

Pair French 1st standard Silver Fruit and Cake Servers C.1920.

$396Sale Price|20% Off

H 10.75 in W 2.75 in D 0.5 in

Pair French 1st standard Silver Fruit and Cake Servers C.1920.

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Boxed Pair French 1st standard Silver (.950) Fruit and Cake Servers C.1920. Unusual swan amidst

Category

Early 20th Century Serving Pieces

Materials

Vermeil, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Fancy Antique American Victorian Classical Sterling Silver Cake Plate
Fancy Antique American Victorian Classical Sterling Silver Cake Plate

Fancy Antique American Victorian Classical Sterling Silver Cake Plate

By Barbour Silver Co., International Silver

Located in New York, NY

Fancy Victorian Classical sterling silver cake plate. Made by Barbour Silver Co. (part of

Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Large English Silver Plated Cake Stand, 19th Century
Large English Silver Plated Cake Stand, 19th Century

Large English Silver Plated Cake Stand, 19th Century

Located in London, London

Large English silver plated cake stand with 2 glass stands. Intricately decorated throughout.

Category

Antique 1890s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Tiffany’s Sterling Silver Cake Plate and Dome
Tiffany’s Sterling Silver Cake Plate and Dome

Tiffany’s Sterling Silver Cake Plate and Dome

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Very rare and exceptional sterling silver cake plate with the original glass dome. This midcentury

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Cake Plate, 1932
Sterling Silver Cake Plate, 1932

Sterling Silver Cake Plate, 1932

By Reed & Barton

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Manufactured in the early 1930s but with a modern look. A scalloped base to compliment the top, and ridges all the way through to the centre. A hand engraved monogram in the centre r...

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Vintage 1930s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Cake Plate
Sterling Cake Plate

Sterling Cake Plate

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H 4 in Dm 10 in

Sterling Cake Plate

By International Silver

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This sterling silver cake plate has a scalloped rim with a gadroon design going around. At each

Category

Vintage 1930s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany Sterling Cake Plate
Tiffany Sterling Cake Plate

Tiffany Sterling Cake Plate

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H 3 in Dm 8.5 in

Tiffany Sterling Cake Plate

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A sterling silver cake plate by the famous Tiffany & Company. It has latticework around the edge

Category

Vintage 1940s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Cake Plate
Sterling Cake Plate

Sterling Cake Plate

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H 2 in Dm 10.5 in L 2 in

Sterling Cake Plate

By Towle Silversmiths

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Old world elegance is yours for the taking in this beautiful sterling silver cake plate. Standing

Category

Vintage 1930s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Tiffany Cake Plate
Sterling Silver Tiffany Cake Plate

Sterling Silver Tiffany Cake Plate

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Being offered is a sterling silver cake plate by the world renowned Tiffany & Company. The

Category

Vintage 1940s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver “East Wind” Cake-Plate
Sterling Silver “East Wind” Cake-Plate

Sterling Silver “East Wind” Cake-Plate

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This elegant sterling silver cake plate by Gorham Silversmiths is crafted in the timeless “East

Category

Vintage 1950s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lunt Cake Plate
Lunt Cake Plate

Lunt Cake Plate

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H 2.5 in Dm 10 in

Lunt Cake Plate

By Lunt Silver

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The perfect size for a pie or cake, its flat surface is ideal for serving. Soft etching of flowers

Category

Vintage 1940s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Cake Plate
Sterling Cake Plate

Sterling Cake Plate

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H 2 in Dm 10 in

Sterling Cake Plate

By Towle Silversmiths

Located in Brooklyn, NY

We are proud to offer this lovely sterling dish by Towle Silversmiths. It stands on a pedestal, not

Category

Vintage 1910s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Dominick & Haff Cake Plate
Dominick & Haff Cake Plate

Dominick & Haff Cake Plate

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H 4 in Dm 12 in

Dominick & Haff Cake Plate

By Dominick and Haff Silver

Located in Brooklyn, NY

When Marie Antoinette said "let them eat cake" she meant let them eat cake on this stunning cake

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Cake-Plates with Crystal
Pair of Cake-Plates with Crystal

Pair of Cake-Plates with Crystal

By Quaker Silver Company

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Standing tall and proud, these cake plates are sure show-stoppers. Very rare to find this mix of

Category

Vintage 1940s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling and Crystal Cake Plate
Sterling and Crystal Cake Plate

Sterling and Crystal Cake Plate

By Steuben Hawkes

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Very unusual crystal and sterling mix cake plate. It has a sterling base and rim. The rim has slot

Category

Vintage 1910s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Sterling Art Deco Cake Plate
Sterling Art Deco Cake Plate

Sterling Art Deco Cake Plate

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H 6 in Dm 12 in

Sterling Art Deco Cake Plate

By Towle Silversmiths

Located in Brooklyn, NY

We are thrilled to offer this magnificent example of Art Deco sterling silver from the 1920s. This

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Wonderful Black Star & Frost Sterling Silver Centerpiece Cake Stand Plate Dish
Wonderful Black Star & Frost Sterling Silver Centerpiece Cake Stand Plate Dish

Wonderful Black Star & Frost Sterling Silver Centerpiece Cake Stand Plate Dish

By Black, Starr & Frost

Located in Roslyn, NY

Wonderful black star and frost sterling silver centerpiece, cake plate on stand with very fine

Category

Vintage 1940s American Regency Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cake Plate
Cake Plate

Cake Plate

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H 5 in Dm 13 in

Cake Plate

By Redlich & Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This very special piece is encircled by sumptuous roses along a trellis pattern. It offers the discerning host a resplendent way to serve decedent pastries to cherished dinner guests.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Period Sterling Silver Cake Stand by Mappin & Webb in 1931
Art Deco Period Sterling Silver Cake Stand by Mappin & Webb in 1931

Art Deco Period Sterling Silver Cake Stand by Mappin & Webb in 1931

By Mappin & Webb

Located in London, London

, sterling silver cake stand, features octagonal plates with pierced borders and fine gadroon edges, an

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cake Plate on Pedestal by Towle Silversmiths
Cake Plate on Pedestal by Towle Silversmiths

Cake Plate on Pedestal by Towle Silversmiths

By Towle Silversmiths

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Sitting on a centre pedestal this cake plate has buttercup flowers and curved etchings going around

Category

Vintage 1930s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair Silver Plate Cake Stands 5 Tier Victorian Afternoon Tea
Pair Silver Plate Cake Stands 5 Tier Victorian Afternoon Tea

Pair Silver Plate Cake Stands 5 Tier Victorian Afternoon Tea

Located in Potters Bar, GB

patina to the silver plate Great for either sandwiches or cakes or as a decorative piece in its own right

Category

Vintage 1980s Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Black Starr and Frost Compotes and Cake Plate
Black Starr and Frost Compotes and Cake Plate

Black Starr and Frost Compotes and Cake Plate

By Black, Starr & Frost

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Proudly offering a three-piece suite, pair of compotes and matching cake plate. Sleek but with a

Category

Vintage 1940s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Puritan by International Sterling Silver Cake Plate #C3419
Puritan by International Sterling Silver Cake Plate #C3419

Puritan by International Sterling Silver Cake Plate #C3419

Located in Big Bend, WI

Puritan by International sterling silver cake plate/stand with a pierced design and footed base

Category

20th Century American Sterling Silver

Sterling and Crystal Cake Plates
Sterling and Crystal Cake Plates

Sterling and Crystal Cake Plates

Located in Brooklyn, NY

and border with a crystal plate combines to make a lovely cake plate. We refer to them as cake plates

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Sterling Art Nouveau Cake Plate
Sterling Art Nouveau Cake Plate

Sterling Art Nouveau Cake Plate

By Frank Whiting

Located in Brooklyn, NY

intricate maze of cutouts decorates the plate. It has a pedestal raising it off the surface. In the center a

Category

Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pierced Sterling Footed Plate
Pierced Sterling Footed Plate

Pierced Sterling Footed Plate

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H 1.25 in Dm 9.75 in

Pierced Sterling Footed Plate

By International Silver

Located in High Point, NC

Sterling silver pierced footed cake plate with markings on back and a lovely hand etched wreath

Category

Mid-20th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian Quality Engraved Silver Plated Cake Basket
Antique Edwardian Quality Engraved Silver Plated Cake Basket

Antique Edwardian Quality Engraved Silver Plated Cake Basket

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Edwardian quality engraved silver plated cake basket having an ornate swing handle and

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Gorham Cake Plate
Gorham Cake Plate

Gorham Cake Plate

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H 5 in Dm 13 in

Gorham Cake Plate

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Brooklyn, NY

1898, William McKinley was president of the USA and this beautiful cake plate was being made by the

Category

Antique 1890s American Sterling Silver

Jean E Puiforcat Rosewood and Sterling Silver Square Cake Tray
Jean E Puiforcat Rosewood and Sterling Silver Square Cake Tray

Jean E Puiforcat Rosewood and Sterling Silver Square Cake Tray

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Jean E. Puiforcat French Art Deco sterling silver square cake tray with four rosewood supports

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dinner Plates

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Tiffany Studios Jeweled Feather Table Lamp.

Tiffany Studios Jeweled Feather Table Lamp.

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Dallas, TX

Tiffany Studios Jeweled Feather Table Lamp. New York, Circa 1910 Base signed TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 584, Height 22 Inches Shade signed TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 1439, Diameter 16....

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Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Set of 12 Minton Gold Rimmed Porcelain Ball Dinner Plates
Set of 12 Minton Gold Rimmed Porcelain Ball Dinner Plates

Set of 12 Minton Gold Rimmed Porcelain Ball Dinner Plates

By Minton

Located in Great Barrington, MA

One of Minton's most popular patterns is named "Porcelain Ball” which features a large diameter plate bordered by a gold and white floral decoration and trimmed with an acid etc...

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Mid-20th Century English Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Victorian Sterling Silver Butter Dish with Cow Finial
19th Century Victorian Sterling Silver Butter Dish with Cow Finial

19th Century Victorian Sterling Silver Butter Dish with Cow Finial

By Edward Charles Brown 1

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1867 by Edward Charles Brown, this charming, Victorian, Antique, Sterling Silver Butter Dish, features engraved decoration to the lid and base, a cow finial, ...

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

German Silver Gilt Tea and Coffee Service, circa 1875
German Silver Gilt Tea and Coffee Service, circa 1875

German Silver Gilt Tea and Coffee Service, circa 1875

Located in New York, NY

Of antique form and decoration, the neck of the kettle with chased masks with fruit and foliage, the lip of the spout with a stylized mask terminating below with another mask. The li...

Category

Antique 1870s Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

San Lorenzo, Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set 340 Pcs in Fitted Chest
San Lorenzo, Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set 340 Pcs in Fitted Chest

San Lorenzo, Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set 340 Pcs in Fitted Chest

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

San Lorenzo was introduced by Tiffany & Co. in the year 1916. Named for Florence's Church of San Lorenzo, its shield and paneling are typical of Renaissance Revival design. This nobl...

Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tetard Freres Perles Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service French 343 Pcs Dinner
Tetard Freres Perles Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service French 343 Pcs Dinner

Tetard Freres Perles Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service French 343 Pcs Dinner

By Tetard Freres

Located in Big Bend, WI

Founded in 1880 by Edmond Tétard (1860-1901) following the purchase of the house of Mr. Hugo. In 1889, he participated in the World Expo and received a Gold Medal. The house speciali...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Tray
Sterling Silver Tray

Sterling Silver Tray

$1,600

H 2 in W 14 in D 9 in

Sterling Silver Tray

By Graff, Washbourne & Dunn

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Being offered is a beautiful sterling silver tray with an elegant reticulated design going around the border. It’s an oval piece with handles on each side and stands on a pedestal. ...

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Antique Early 1900s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

A 200 Plus Set of 19 Century Imperial Russian Silver Flatware by Andrei Bragin
A 200 Plus Set of 19 Century Imperial Russian Silver Flatware by Andrei Bragin

A 200 Plus Set of 19 Century Imperial Russian Silver Flatware by Andrei Bragin

By Andrei Bragin

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

An exceptional and extremely rare set of a combination of silver and vermeil (gilded silver) flatware designed and crafted in St Petersburg Russia by Andrei Stepanovich Bragin d...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Russian Other Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Vermeil

Tiffany & Company, George Paulding Farnham, A Rare, Lavish Silver Centerpiece
Tiffany & Company, George Paulding Farnham, A Rare, Lavish Silver Centerpiece

Tiffany & Company, George Paulding Farnham, A Rare, Lavish Silver Centerpiece

By Tiffany & Co., Paulding Farnham.

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

Tiffany & Company and George Paulding Farnham, A rare, lavish and monumental sterling silver centerpiece with original mirrored-glass sterling silver plateau, circa 1900. Museum...

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Early 20th Century American American Classical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chrysanthemum Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 255 pcs Fitted Chest
Chrysanthemum Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 255 pcs Fitted Chest

Chrysanthemum Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 255 pcs Fitted Chest

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

Chrysanthemum (c1880) originally called Indian Chrysanthemum .Tiffany's luxurious Chrysanthemum silver was designed in 1880 by Charles Grosjean. With its flowing curves, swirling ve...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Paul Storr Sterling Silver and Cut Glass Cruet Service
Paul Storr Sterling Silver and Cut Glass Cruet Service

Paul Storr Sterling Silver and Cut Glass Cruet Service

$24,074 / set

H 4 in W 3.5 in D 4.9 in

Paul Storr Sterling Silver and Cut Glass Cruet Service

By Paul Storr

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A magnificent, fine and impressive, antique Georgian English sterling silver and cut-glass nine bottle table cruet set made by Paul Storr; an addition to our collectable dining silve...

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Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Centerpieces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Wave Edge by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 259 pcs Fitted Chest
Wave Edge by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 259 pcs Fitted Chest

Wave Edge by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 259 pcs Fitted Chest

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

Wave Edge was designed by Charles T. Grosjean, the renowned decorator of silver and introduced by Tiffany in 1884. The fanciful marine motif, graceful lines and stylized forms of Wav...

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20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Steuben Amethyst Hand Blown Optic Rib Plates & Stemware Service for 12
Steuben Amethyst Hand Blown Optic Rib Plates & Stemware Service for 12

Steuben Amethyst Hand Blown Optic Rib Plates & Stemware Service for 12

By Steuben Glass

Located in Great Barrington, MA

What an amazing collection of Steuben's hand blown amethyst crystal dinner service for 12! All hand blown in the more desirable form of optic ribbing that gives each piece a special ...

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Vintage 1920s American Glass

Materials

Crystal

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Renaissance style Entree Dish
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Renaissance style Entree Dish

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Renaissance style Entree Dish

By Arval Argenti Valenza

Located in VALENZA, IT

Renaissance-style round sterling silver entree dish. The bottom of the entree dish is smooth, while a border made with the casting technique with acanthus leaf motifs has been welded...

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1990s Italian Renaissance Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Six-Piece English Silver Tea and Coffee Service
Six-Piece English Silver Tea and Coffee Service

Six-Piece English Silver Tea and Coffee Service

$30,181 / set

H 2.37 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in

Six-Piece English Silver Tea and Coffee Service

Located in London, GB

Six-piece English silver tea and coffee service English, circa 1850-1863 Tray: Height 6cm, width 58cm, depth 58cm Kettle on stand: Height 43cm, width 29cm, depth 23cm Weight: 7,1...

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Paul Stor 1799 Antique Twelve Sterling Silver Plates
Paul Stor 1799 Antique Twelve Sterling Silver Plates

Paul Stor 1799 Antique Twelve Sterling Silver Plates

By Paul Storr

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A magnificent, fine and impressive set of 12 antique Georgian English sterling silver plates made by Paul Storr; an addition to our range of collectable dining silverware This mag...

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Antique 1770s English George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver Cake Plate For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the sterling silver cake plate you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each sterling silver cake plate for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and sterling silver. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer sterling silver cake plate, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right sterling silver cake plate, those designed in Art Deco, Art Nouveau and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Tiffany & Co., Towle Silversmiths and Black, Starr & Frost each produced at least one beautiful sterling silver cake plate that is worth considering.

How Much is a Sterling Silver Cake Plate?

Prices for a sterling silver cake plate start at $159 and top out at $5,000 with the average selling for $1,380.

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.