Feather Edge by James Robinson Sterling Silver Flatware Dinner Service 86 pieces
By James Robinson 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
James Robinson For 70 years, James Robinson has been selling exquisite handmade sterling silver flatware in Sheffield, England.
Sterling Silver
Thread Edge by James Robinson Sterling Silver Flatware Dinner Service 84 Pieces
By James Robinson 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
For 70 years, James Robinson has been selling exquisite handmade sterling silver flatware in Sheffield, England.
Sterling Silver
Thread Edge by James Robinson Sterling Silver Flatware Dinner Service 191 Pieces
By James Robinson 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
James Robinson For 70 years, James Robinson has been selling exquisite handmade sterling silver flatware in Sheffield, England.
Sterling Silver
Irish Rib by James Robinson Sterling Silver Flatware Dinner Service 8 Set 80 pcs
By James Robinson 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
Irish Rib by James Robinson For 70 years, James Robinson has been selling exquisite handmade sterling silver flatware in Sheffield, England.
Sterling Silver
Irish Rib by James Robinson Sterling Silver Flatware Dinner Service 8 Set 58 Pc
By James Robinson 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
Irish rib BY JAMES ROBINSON For 70 years, James Robinson has been selling exquisite handmade sterling silver flatware in Sheffield, England.
Sterling Silver
Irish Rib by James Robinson Sterling Silver Flatware Dinner Service 12 Set 86 Pc
By James Robinson 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
Irish Rib BY JAMES ROBINSON For 70 years, James Robinson has been selling exquisite handmade sterling silver flatware in Sheffield, England.
Sterling Silver
Fiddle Thread & Shell by James Robinson Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service
By James Robinson 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
James Robinson For 70 years, James Robinson has been selling exquisite handmade sterling silver flatware in Sheffield, England.
Sterling Silver
Round English by James Robinson Sterling Silver Flatware Set Dinner 126 pieces
By James Robinson 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
For 70 years, James Robinson has been selling exquisite handmade sterling silver flatware in Sheffield, England.
Sterling Silver
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JAMES ROBINSON Trifid Flatware
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Handmade Sterling Silver Flatware in the Trifid Pattern
Sterling Silver
Queen Anne by James Robinson Sterling Silver Flatware Set Dinner 48 Pieces
By James Robinson 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb fiddle thread & shell by James Robinson sterling silver flatware set, 48 pieces.
Sterling Silver
Trifed by James Robinson Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 37 Pcs Dinner
By James Robinson 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
Outstanding dinner size scroll by James Robinson sterling silver flatware set, 37 pieces.
Sterling Silver
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H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Fiddle Thread & Shell by James Robinson Sterling Silver Flatware Set 148 Pieces
By James Robinson 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
For 70 years, James Robinson has been selling exquisite handmade sterling silver flatware in Sheffield, England.
Sterling Silver
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H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Onslow by James Robinson Sterling Silver Flatware Set Dinner 8 Service 58 Pcs
By James Robinson 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
ONLSOW BY JAMES ROBINSON For 70 years, James Robinson has been selling exquisite handmade sterling silver flatware in Sheffield, England.
Sterling Silver
James Robinson Fiddle Thread & Shell Sterling Silver Salad Serving Set
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver 2pc salad serving set in the Fiddle Thread & Shell pattern by James Robinson of London, England, circa 1978. No monogram. Beautifully and timeless design, this sala...
Sterling Silver
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H 1 in W 1 in L 1 in
Fiddle Thread & Shell James Robinson Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 48 pcs
By James Robinson 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb dinner size fiddle thread and shell by James Robinson Sterling Silver Flatware set, 48 pieces.
Sterling Silver
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H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Scroll by James Robinson Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 74 Pcs Dinner
By James Robinson 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner size scroll by James Robinson sterling silver flatware set, 74 pieces.
Sterling Silver
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H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Queen Anne by James Robinson Sterling Silver Flatware Set 112 pcs MSRP $39, 000+
By James Robinson 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb Queen Anne by James Robinson sterling silver flatware set of 112 pieces.
Sterling Silver
Queen Anne by James Robinson Sterling Silver Flatware Service Dinner Set
Located in Big Bend, WI
Queen Anne by James Robinson sterling silver dinner size flatware set of 59 pieces.
Sterling Silver
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H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Onslow by James Robinson Sterling Silver Flatware Dinner Service Set 20 pieces
By James Robinson 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
Onslow by James Robinson handmade sterling silver flatware set, 20 pieces.
Sterling Silver
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H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Irish Rib by James Robinson Handmade Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 60 Pcs
By James Robinson 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
Irish Rib by James Robinson, for 70 years, James Robinson has been selling exquisite handmade sterling silver flatware in Sheffield, England.
Sterling Silver
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H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Irish Rib by James Robinson Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 80 pc Dinner
By James Robinson 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
For 70 years, James Robinson has been selling exquisite handmade sterling silver flatware in Sheffield, England.
Sterling Silver
Queen Anne by James Robinson set of 4 Fish Knives, all-sterling
By James Robinson 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
This will be beautifully professionally polished prior to shipping. For 70 years, James Robinson has been selling exquisite handmade sterling silver flatware in Sheffield, England.
Sterling Silver
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H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
English Thread by James Robinson Sterling Silver Flatware Set 40 Pieces Dinner
By James Robinson 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
For 70 years, James Robinson has been selling exquisite handmade sterling silver flatware in Sheffield, England.
Sterling Silver
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H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
English Shell by James Robinson Sterling Silver Flatware Set 18 Service Dinner
By James Robinson 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
English shell by James Robinson. For 70 years, James Robinson has been selling exquisite handmade sterling silver flatware in Sheffield, England.
Sterling Silver
Queen Anne by James Robinson Sterling Silver Flatware Special Group 10 pcs
By James Robinson 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
(Note: Does not include the scoop shown in photo next to pierced spoon) For 70 years, James Robinson has been selling exquisite handmade sterling silver flatware in Sheffield, Engla...
Sterling Silver
Queen Anne by James Robinson Sterling Silver Cheese Knife
By James Robinson 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
(Note: Does not include the pie shown in photo) For 70 years, James Robinson has been selling exquisite handmade sterling silver flatware in Sheffield, England.
Sterling Silver
$7,576
H 1.38 in Dm 9.22 in
18th Century Meissen Set 12 Baroque Porcelain Dining Dishes with Floral Decor
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brescia, IT
This baroque dining colorfully dishes set is eclectical and drawn with vibrant colors. The board is in a contemporary fuchsia color. Precious, fine, elegant and timeless dining set...
Meissen
Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Tableware Dinner Service, Denmark 1961
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Delft, NL
Royal Copenhagen porcelain tableware dinner service, Denmark 1961 A Royal Copenhagen porcelain dinner service with pattern number 595, the floral golden basket Flowers in the ce...
Porcelain
$16,500 / set
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
William & Mary by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set of 12 Service Huge
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Huge William & Mary by Lunt sterling silver flatware set of 140 Pieces. This set includes: 12 dinner size knives, 9 1/2". 12 dinner size forks, 7 5/8". 12 knives, 8 7/8". 12 forks, ...
Sterling Silver
Fabergé Silver Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...
Silver
$69,500 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
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...
Sterling Silver
Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service for 12 People
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful German Meissen dinnerware service for twelve people with serving pieces. The dinnerware service is in great condition. Just exquisite & very rare to find a complete service...
Gold
Antique Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons
By Viners 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, comprehensive antique George V English sterling silver Sandringham pattern flatware service for twelve persons - boxed; an addition to our canteen...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Chrysanthemum by Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Candelabra Pair of 3-Light
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Tiffany's luxurious Chrysanthemum silver was designed in 1880. With its flowing curves, swirling vegetation, meandering tendrils and exotic blossoming plants, Chrysanthemum is charac...
Sterling Silver
Large English Porcelain Dinner Service, Minton, circa 1845
Located in New York, NY
With a soft turquoise ground, painted with a fine spray of flowers, with gilt scroll and dash borders. Comprising pair of covered tureens and stands, pair of vegetable tureens, well ...
Porcelain
$36,000
H 10 in Dm 13.75 in
Dinner Service, 86 Piece, Flow Blue and White, Classic Onion Meissen Pattern
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Montreal, Quebec
86 piece dinner service with the marking: "Original ZWIEBELMUSTER, Czechoslovakia", in the Classic Blue Onion, Meissen Pattern, comprising: 24 dinner plates, 9.5" diameter 12...
Porcelain
Antique Meissen 68-Piece Floral Dinner Service
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Antique Meissen 68-piece floral dinner service German, c. 1900 Largest serving dish: Height 6cm, width 52.5cm, depth 37.5cm Square salad bowl: Height 9.5cm, width 22cm, depth 22cm...
Porcelain
"Old Paris” Porcelain Dinner Service, 19th Century, France
By Old Paris
Located in Delft, NL
“Old Paris” porcelain dinner service 188 pieces tableware (200 parts) 19th century French porcelain. Beautiful white porcelain with blue and gold painted border and in the c...
Porcelain
$16,500 / set
H 8.63 in W 1 in D 0.3 in
75 Pc. Georg Jensen Caravel Sterling Silver Flatware Dinner Service for 12
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine 75-piece Georg Jensen sterling silver flatware set. Designed by Henning Koppel. In the Caravel pattern. Set comprises: 12 Dinner Forks (7 3/8") 12 Salad Forks...
Sterling Silver
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 ...
Crystal
Vintage Sterling Silver Canteen by Carrs - Hanoverian Bead
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage English straight sterling silver Hanoverian Bead pattern canteen of cutlery for twelve persons - boxed; an addition to our vintage flatwar...
Sterling Silver
$32,500 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Continental Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 164 pcs Dinner
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
esigned in 1906 by Georg Jensen, the Continental cutlery pattern was the first major cutlery range to emerge from the fledgling silversmithy that was established two years earlier in...
Sterling Silver
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.