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Antique Sterling Silver Cup
By Edward Ker Reid
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique Victorian English sterling silver cup; an addition to
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Cup
Antique Sterling Silver Cup
H 7 in W 6 in D 3.9 in
Antique Irish Sterling Silver Cup
By Matthew West
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique 18th century Irish sterling silver cup; an addition to
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Antique 18th Century English Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

1950´s Sterling Silver Cup, turquoise enamels, Baguès - Spain
By Maison Baguès
Located in Girona, ES
Sterling silver cup, turquoise enamels encrustation. Stamps: Bagués, others illegibles. Weight
Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

The Duke Of Dorset's Sterling Silver Cup and Cover Hallmarked London 1773
By Charles Wright
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1773 by Charles Wright, this striking, antique George III, sterling silver
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Antique 1770s English Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver Cream Jug Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Cup by Harald Nielsen 1938 Denmark
By Harald Nielsen, Georg Jensen
Located in Antwerpen, BE
craftsmanship and timeless design. This sterling silver cup exude Danish sophistication and luxury. Whether
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Cup and Cover by Omar Ramsden
By Omar Ramsden
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver cup and cover made by
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Vintage 1920s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Industrial Design Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Cup or Wine Cooler, 1884
By Aldwinckle & Slater
Located in London, London
Silver Cup, stands on ball feet, and features 3 loop handles and a gilt interior. The cup in in the
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Antique 1880s English Industrial Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Cup & Cover Lidded Trophy Wine Cooler 1910
By Martin Hall & Co.
Located in London, GB
An impressive Antique Solid Silver Lidded Cup with an elegant octagonal shape. The Trophy has two
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Early 20th Century English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Russian “Niello” Sterling Silver Cup Set
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Beautifully Hand Crafted & Engraved Sterling Silver Canteen Along With 6 Cups & a Tray. “Niello
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Vintage 1960s Belarusian Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver, Niello

Sterling Silver Cup, Depicting the Capture of the Wild Bull, USA, 1900
Located in Milan, IT
Sterling silver 925/1000 cup that replicates one of the cups of the famous treasure of Prince
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Antique Early 1900s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of Royal Danish U.S.A.International Sterling Cup Holders, Saucers And Liners
By International Sterling
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a set of Seven Royal Danish U.S.A. International Sterling silver cups, saucers and liners
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20th Century American American Classical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Antique George III Georgian Sterling Silver Cup Two Handled 1802
By William Hunter II
Located in London, GB
A rare antique George III solid silver Cup with two impressive acanthus leaf scroll handles. The
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Stunning Sterling Silver Urn or Cup & Cover - London 1928
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1928 by Reid & Sons, this Sterling Silver Cup & Cover, stands on a square
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Vintage 1920s English Regency Revival Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Kiddush Cup and Plate
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sterling silver cup and plate are made in Jerusalem, Israel. The set is very handsome and
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Kiddush Cup and Plate
Sterling Kiddush Cup and Plate
H 3.5 in W 6 in D 6 in
Art Deco Mint Julep Cups - Asprey 1936 - Set of 6 Sterling Silver Cups
By Asprey International Limited
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1936 by Asprey & Co Ltd., this wonderful set of six sterling silver Art
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Kiddush Cup and Plate
Located in Brooklyn, NY
If you love modern, edgy sterling silver, keep reading. This sterling silver cup and plate have a
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Kiddush Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This uber modern sterling silver cup and plate have a masculine and edgy look. It could be
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Demitasse Coffee Set
Located in Summerland, CA
Elegant set of sterling silver cups and saucers with gold lined Lenox porcelain cup inserts. Cups
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Vintage 1930s American American Classical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Demitasse Coffee Set
Sterling Silver Demitasse Coffee Set
H 11 in W 7.5 in D 3.5 in
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Presentation Cup, 1905
By James Deakin & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver presentation cup; an
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian 1905 Sterling Silver Presentation Champagne Cup
By S.W. Smith & Co. 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, large antique Edwardian English sterling silver champagne cup
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian Silver Cup & Cover Lidded Trophy 1773
Located in London, GB
An Antique George III Sterling Silver Cup & Cover embellished with a classic swag and bow chased
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian Silver Cup & Cover Lidded Trophy 1773
Antique Georgian Silver Cup & Cover Lidded Trophy 1773
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H 13.31 in W 5.52 in D 11.03 in
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Presentation Champagne Cup
By Daniel & John Wellby
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, large antique Victorian English sterling silver cup, an
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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Sterling Silver Georgian 1760 Cup from Former Gov. of NY Stock Exchange
Located in New York, NY
English sterling silver cup from 1760 in Georgian style by a London-based silversmith. It comes
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Antique 1760s English George II Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

1900s Edwardian Sterling Silver Presentation Cup and Cover
By Johnson, Walker & Tolhurst 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, large antique Edwardian English sterling silver cup & cover; an
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Presentation Cup and Cover, 1902
By John & William Deakin
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver cup and cover; an
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Presentation Cup and Cover
By Johnson, Walker & Tolhurst 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver cup & cover; an
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

1909 Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Presentation Cup and Cover
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Edwardian sterling silver cup and cover has a plain circular bell shaped form to a circular spreading foot
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Queen Margrethe Sterling Cup by Anton Michelsen
By Anton Michelsen
Located in Montreal, QC
Queen Margrethe sterling silver cup by Anton Michelsen, Denmark. It is hallmarked on the base. The
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau More Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Silver

George III Period Antique Sterling Silver Loving Cup - Sheffield 1803
By George Eadon & Co ( Eadon, Kibbles & John Weaver ) 1
Located in London, London
Sterling Silver Cup, is plain in style, and features two reed bordered loop handles, and a pedestal foot
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Antique Early 1800s English George III More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Sterling Silver

12 Sterling Silver Julep Cups or Goblets
By International Silver
Located in London, GB
International Silver Co. USA. A highly unusual set of 12 Sterling silver goblets or julep cups
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Period Sterling Silver Mint Julep Cup
By International Silver
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Period, sterling silver mint julep cup, International Silver Co., Meriden, Ct., circa
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Kiddush Cup
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a new sterling silver Kiddush cup made in Israel. It is hand hammered and has a
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Baby Cup
By Webster & Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a unisex baby cup from 1950. It’s in mint condition and does NOT have a monogram
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Vintage 1950s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Large Sterling Silver Grape Cup 296A
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sterling silver cup or goblet crafted by Georg Jensen features an exquisite grape design #296A
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Vintage 1950s Danish Art Nouveau Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Presentation Cup and Cover by C S Harris & Sons
By C S Harris & Sons Ltd
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver cup with cover made by
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Vintage 1930s Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Period Sterling Silver Mint Julep Cup by Alvin
By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco period, sterling silver mint julep cup, Alvin Silver Manufacturing. Company, Providence
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Old Cup In Sterling Silver
Located in Madrid, ES
Old Cup In Sterling Silver BEAUTIFUL SILVER CUP FROM THE EARLY 1900S MARKED BY THE SILVERSMITH. IT
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Antique Early 1900s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Old Cup In Sterling Silver
Old Cup In Sterling Silver
H 11.03 in W 2.76 in D 2.76 in
Sterling Silver Kiddush Cup & Plate
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A sterling silver Kiddush cup (goblet) and plate, manufactured in Israel. Uber modern and sleek
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Goblet / Kiddush Cup
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sterling silver goblet is very unique. Very few were made at the time and rarely come on the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Kiddush Cup & Plate
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are just gaga over this sterling silver Kiddush cup and plate. It has a matt finish and very
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Jerusalem Cup & Plate
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are delighted to offer you this sterling silver goblet (Kiddush cup) and plate set. Designed by
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Kiddush Cup & Plate
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are delighted to offer you this sterling silver (Kiddush) goblet and matching plate. Made in
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Presentation Goblet / Cup
By Horace Woodward & Co. Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
sterling silver presentation goblet / cup has a circular bell shaped form onto a knopped stem and circular
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

English Sterling Silver Mounted Coconut Cup
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique English sterling silver mounted coconut cup; an addition to our
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Antique 1820s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver N’tillat Yadaiyim Cup
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are happy to offer you this sterling silver hammered n’tillat yadaiyim (washing cup)cup. It is
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21st Century and Contemporary European Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver N’tillat Yadaiyim Cup
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are happy to offer you this sterling silver washing cup (n’tillat yadaiyim in Hebrew). It is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Antique Mug/Baby Cup
By J.B. & S.M. Knowles & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver mug by J. B. & S. M. Knowles of Providence, Rhode Island
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Antique 1890s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Havdallah Set
By Antik Sterling
Located in Brooklyn, NY
new week. The ritual involves lighting a special havdallah candle with several wicks, blessing a cup
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2010s Italian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Havdallah Set
Sterling Havdallah Set
H 8.5 in W 8 in D 8 in
1775 Sterling Silver English Loving Cup
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
English sterling silver two-handled loving cup, London, 1775. A handsome George III period example
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cast English Sterling Silver Dog Stirrup Cup
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive contemporary cast sterling silver stirrup cup modeled in the
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2010s British Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

American Sterling Silver Tea Bag Dispenser
By Lunt Silver
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Fine American sterling silver tea bag cup, circa 1930s, by the American firm of Lunt, featuring an
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

American Sterling Silver Tea Bag Dispenser
American Sterling Silver Tea Bag Dispenser
H 1.5 in W 6.25 in D 4.63 in
Antique George Angell London England Sterling Silver Footed Cup with Monogram
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique sterling silver cup with gold wash interior by George Angell of London, England, circa 1854
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Antique 19th Century Pitchers and Decanters

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Mounted Coconut Cup
By Various Makers
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian sterling silver mounted coconut cup, an addition to our
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Antique 1870s British Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Wine Cup
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are delighted to offer this sterling silver wine cup (Kiddush). It has a modern look and the
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Wine Cup
Sterling Wine Cup
H 5 in Dm 2.5 in
Charles Stuart Harris Victorian Sterling Silver Presentation Cup
By Charles Stuart Harris
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver presentation cup made by Charles
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Wager Cup or Marriage Cup, Berthold Muller 1912 Import Marked
By Berthold Muller
Located in London, London
Carrying import marks for London in 1912 by Berthold Muller, this handsome, Antique Sterling Silver
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Vintage 1910s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Baby / Christening Cup
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Georg Jensen sterling silver baby / Christening cup With leaf motif capped handle 20th century
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 1910s Sterling Silver Presentation Cup and Cover
By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, large antique George V English sterling silver presentation cup
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Vintage 1910s British Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pretty 2-Tier Cup in Glass & Sterling Silver
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pretty 2-tier cup in glass and sterling silver 925 silver hallmark Measures: Height: 34.5 cm
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Vintage 1970s Italian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pretty 2-Tier Cup in Glass & Sterling Silver
Pretty 2-Tier Cup in Glass & Sterling Silver
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H 13.59 in Dm 9.06 in
Early 19th Century English Sterling Silver Drinking Cup
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Double handle sterling silver English cup, circa 1813. Unknown maker mark.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver Cups For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of sterling silver cups is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct sterling silver cups — often made from metal, silver and sterling silver — can elevate any home. We have 598 antique and vintage sterling silver cups in-stock, while there are 15 modern editions to choose from as well. Sterling silver cups have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of sterling silver cups to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Art Deco and Georgian sterling silver cups are of considerable interest. Many sterling silver cups are appealing in their simplicity, but Tiffany & Co., Georg Jensen and Gorham Manufacturing Company produced popular sterling silver cups that are worth a look.

How Much are Sterling Silver Cups?

Sterling silver cups can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,800, while the lowest priced sells for $69 and the highest can go for as much as $132,641.

Finding the Right dining-entertaining for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.

Questions About Sterling Silver Cups
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Most thai silver has more pure silver in it than standard sterling silver. Most sterling silver is 92.5% silver with another alloy, typically copper, making up the rest of the metal. Thai silver often falls in the range of 97.5-99% pure silver, so a significantly higher percentage of it is pure silver, making it softer and less likely to tarnish. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary silver jewelry from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The worst substances for sterling silver are chlorine, chlorine bleach, and ammonia, all of which will cause tarnish and accelerate corrosion. You should also avoid household cleaners, rubber, and perspiration. Rinse your sterling silver pieces thoroughly after coming into contact with those substances. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of sterling silver pieces from top sellers worldwide.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A Vesta is a type of small case used to carry matches for smoking, while sterling silver is a precious metal made by combining pure silver with an alloy. Therefore, a sterling silver Vesta is one fabricated out of this kind of metal. Find a collection of Vesta containers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    To identify sterling silver, look for hallmarks in an inconspicuous area, such as the underside of flatware handles, the bottoms of serveware and the interior or clasp areas of jewelry. Pieces made of sterling silver often feature "925" or ".925" markings. Alternatively, they may feature "Sterling" or "STER" stamps. For assistance determining what type of metal a particular piece is, consult a knowledgeable expert, such as a certified appraiser. Shop a diverse assortment of sterling silver jewelry, flatware, tableware and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Sterling silver is made of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloy. Depending on the composition, the alloy may be nickel, copper, brass or other metals. On 1stDibs, find a variety of sterling silver jewelry, tableware and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A sterling silver spoon is mostly fine silver, but not quite solid silver. Sterling silver is an alloyed form of silver, and is 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper. You can shop a collection of authentic sterling silver items from some of the worlds top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The difference between silver and sterling silver is its composition. Silver is a general term used to describe metal that is rich in or made completely of the element silver. Sterling silver is a specific alloy with 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other metals like nickel or brass. Fine silver is the term for 99.9% pure silver. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of silver jewelry, watches, tableware and decorative accents.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To clean weighted sterling silver, use a cleaning product formulated for sterling silver and a soft lint-free cloth. Keep dust at bay by wiping the object down with a soft cloth dampened with warm water. Always dry the silver with a soft towel after cleaning. Find a collection of weighted sterling silver decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify Gorham sterling silver, study the marks found on the piece. Pieces made after 1848 will have a letter or symbol stamp. You can use an authoritative online reference to figure out the manufacturing year of the piece. Find a variety of expertly vetted Gorham sterling silver on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    Generally, most experts agree that .925 or 925 sterling silver is the best sterling silver for earrings. This variety of sterling silver is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloy. As a result, it has the cool color and sleek appearance of silver, with another base metal to strengthen it. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of sterling silver earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Yes, sterling silver is okay for earrings. In fact, many people love earrings crafted out of the precious metal. Sterling silver has an appealing cool color and noticeable shine. Plus, the metal is durable, so it can resist scratching when worn frequently. Keep in mind that sterling silver earrings will need regular cleaning and polishing to fight tarnishing. Explore a diverse assortment of sterling silver earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    Yes, sterling silver can be good for earrings. Many people appreciate the appearance of sterling silver due to its cool color. In addition, sterling silver resists wear and tear to help earrings stand the test of time. One thing to keep in mind is that silver can tarnish, so you'll likely need to regularly clean and polish your earrings to keep them looking like new. Shop a variety of sterling silver earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    Although you can shower with 925 sterling silver jewelry on, it is better to remove it prior to bathing. Exposure to water is unlikely to damage the metal, especially if you dry it off promptly after you shower. However, chemicals found in soap, body wash, shampoo, conditioner and other personal care products could react with the precious metal and cause tarnishing. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of sterling silver jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, Gorham sterling is real silver. However, sterling silver is not solid silver. Instead, the metal is an alloy formed out of pure silver and another precious metal. You can shop a selection of Gorham decorative objects and serveware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Yes, Reed & Barton pieces are made of sterling silver. The American brand was founded in 1824 and is highly regarded as one of the highest quality silver manufacturers in the world. The brand also makes more affordable silver-plated items too.
    1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Yes, Reed and Barton sells sterling silver. Reed and Barton is a prominent American silver manufacturer located in Massachusetts that is known for its sterling silver and silverplate. To determine if a Reed and Barton piece is sterling silver, look for the word “sterling” or the number “.925”. Shop Reed and Barton on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, sterling silver, no matter what its used to make, is not solid silver. In most countries, the sterling standard is 92.5% silver with an additive alloy, usually copper, making up the rest of the sterling silver. Sterling silver is harder than pure silver and much more useful as tableware. Shop a collection of sterling silver from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Sterling silver is a very good quality alloy because the added metals make it very durable, even more so than gold. Because it is also lightweight it can be great for everyday wear.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Tiffany & Co. uses sterling silver. According to their website, they were one of the first American companies to institute the .925 sterling silver standard in 1851. Sterling silver is a precious metal that may require cleaning to retain its beauty and character for generations. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary Tiffany & Co. silver from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling 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.

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The arbiter of good taste, who has curated a collection for 1stDibs Auctions, invites 1stDibs inside her family’s Hamptons barn for a firsthand look at her welcoming style.

Handmade with Lab-Grade Glass, This Decanter Holds Your Favorite Cocktail Concoctions

Artist Simone Crestani conjures the fascination you remember from Chemistry 101.

28 Cheerful Home Bars, Where Everybody (Literally) Knows Your Name

Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast.

Meet the Celebrated Hostess Whose Magical Tabletops Enhance Every Occasion

For Stephanie Booth Shafran, entertaining guests is about opening her heart as well as her home.

How to Identify Real Capodimonte Porcelain

Early examples by the Italian manufacturer can be hard to come by, but the best later pieces possess the same over-the-top charm.

How Noguchi Elevated Ashtrays to Objets d’Art

Smoking might have fallen out of fashion, but these ashtrays have enduring design appeal.