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Georg Jensen Cactus Sterling Silver Iced Tea Spoon 078
By Gundorph Albertus
Located in Hellerup, DK
A Georg Jensen sterling silver iced tea spoon in the Cactus pattern, designed by Gundorph Albertus
Category
20th Century Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Continental Sterling Silver Iced Tea Spoon 078
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen iced tea spoon, item #078 in the Continental pattern, design #4 by
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Blossom Sterling Silver Iced Tea Spoon 078
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen iced tea spoon, item 078 in the Blossom/Magnolia pattern, design #84
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Kay Bojesen Sterling Silver Grand Prix Grapefruit Spoon
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Hellerup, DK
Vintage Georg Jensen sterling silver iced tea spoon, item #078 in the Acorn Pattern, design #62 by
Category
20th Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
12 Japanese Sterling Ice Tea Spoons
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a complete set of twelve ice tea / mint julep spoons. Each set of six come in the
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
12 Modern Sterling '.800 Silver' & Multicolored Quartz Ice Tea Spoons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
12 modern sterling (.800 Silver) & multicolored quartz ice tea spoons. Each one fitted with a 1/2
Category
Late 20th Century European Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Puiforcat - Ice Cream Spoons Service - French Minerve Sterling Silver
By Puiforcat
Located in LYON, FR
done, but also a fresh silver bath.
The pieces are very shiny
Spoon size:
5,12 in (13 cm)
Serving
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Tea Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver Rhythm by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 89 Pcs New
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
soup spoons, 6 3/4"
12 hollow handle butter spreaders, 6 1/4"
12 iced tea spoons, 7 1/4"
1 serving
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 24 in W 18 in D 18 in
Crown Princess by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service, 52 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
cream soup spoons, 6 5/8"
8 iced tea spoons, 7 3/8"
1 gravy ladle, 6 1/2"
1 serving spoon, 8 3/8"
1 cold
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Eloquence by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 74 Pieces Dinner
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
soup spoons, 6 5/8"
12 iced tea spoons, 7 3/8"
1 sugar spoon, 6 1/8"
1 hollow handle master butter
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Eighteen Ten 1810 International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 102 Pc Din
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
displays the lustrous quality of sterling silver to the fullest.
Monumental Dinner and Regular size
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Southern Colonial, International Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12 Set 94 Pcs
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
spoons, 6 3/8"
12 flat handle butter spreaders, 5 3/4"
12 iced tea spoons, 7 1/2"
one gravy ladle 6 1/2
Category
Vintage 1940s American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Richelieu by International Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set Service 45 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
iced tea spoons, 7 1/4"
1 serving spoon, 8 1/2"
1 sugar spoon, 5 3/4"
1 flat handle master butter knife
Category
Vintage 1930s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Orchid by International Sterling Silver Flatware Dinner Service Set 120 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
monogram) , 5 1/2".
12 iced tea spoons, 5 1/2".
12 gumbo soup spoons, 7".
Includes bonus brand new storage
Category
Vintage 1930s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Continental by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 104 pc
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
"
12 Iced Tea Spoons, 7 3/8"
1 Gravy Ladle, 6 1/2"
1 Serving Spoon, 8 1/4"
1 Sugar Spoon, 6 1/8"
1
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Wedgwood by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 24 Service 258 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
spreaders, 5 3/4"
24 cocktail forks, 5 1/2"
24 iced tea spoons, 7 3/8"
24 bouillon soup spoons, 5 1/2"
24
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Wedgwood by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Dinner 51 pcs
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
/8"
8 Flat Handle Butter Spreaders, 5 3/4"
8 Iced Tea Spoons, 7 1/2"
1 Gravy Ladle, 6 3/4"
1 Sauce
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Courtship by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 61 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
FLAT HANDLE BUTTER SPREADERS, 5 5/8",
8 ICED TEA SPOONS, 7 1/4",
2 SERVING SPOONS, 8 1/2",
1 COLD
Category
Vintage 1930s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Queen's Lace by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Dinner Service 45 Pcs
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
teaspoons, 6",
eight iced tea spoons, 7 1/4",
one serving spoon, 8 1/2",
one pierced serving spoon, 8 1/2
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Orchid by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 68 pcs Dinner
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Soup Spoons, 6"
8 Flat Handle Butter Spreaders, 5 3/4"
8 Cocktail Forks, 5 1/2"
8 Iced Tea Spoons, 7 3
Category
Vintage 1930s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
American Victorian by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 40 Pc Dinner
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
teaspoons, 5 3/4".
Eight iced tea spoons, 7 1/2".
Includes bonus brand new storage chest - styles vary
Category
Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Memory Lane by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Dinner Service 84 Pieces
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
spoons, 6 5/8"
12 cocktail forks, 5 7/8"
12 iced tea spoons, 7 1/4"
Includes bonus brand new storage
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Wedgwood by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 107 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
flat handle butter spreaders, 5 3/4"
8 cocktail forks, 5 1/2"
8 iced tea spoons, 7 1/2"
8 bouillon soup
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Richelieu by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set of 12 Service 102 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
the popular acanthus leaf.
Stunning Richelieu by International sterling silver flatware set of 102
Category
Vintage 1930s Renaissance Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Prelude by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Dinner Service 145 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
"
12 flat handle butter spreaders, 5 3/4"
12 cocktail forks, 5 1/2"
12 iced tea spoons, 7 3/8"
1 gravy
Category
Vintage 1930s American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Wedgwood by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 91 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
"
12 cocktail forks, 5 3/8"
12 iced tea spoons, 7 1/2"
1 gravy ladle, 6 5/8"
2 serving spoons, 8 1/2"
1
Category
Vintage 1920s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
George II Rex by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 123 Pieces
By Watson Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
, 6 1/8"
12 Flat Handle Butter Spreaders, 6 1/2"
12 Cocktail Forks 5 1/2"
12 Iced Tea Spoons, 7 1/2
Category
Vintage 1930s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Charles II by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 174 Pieces Dinner
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Soup Spoon, 7 1/2"
12 Hollow Handle Butter Spreaders, 6 1/2"
12 Cocktail Forks, 5 5/8"
12 Iced Tea
Category
Vintage 1930s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Pendant of Fruit by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 89 Pieces
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Forks, 5 5/8"
8 Iced Tea Spoons, 7 3/8"
8 Demitasse Spoons, 4 3/8"
1 Gravy Ladle, 5 3/4"
1 Serving
Category
Vintage 1930s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Van Dyke by International Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set of 12, 157 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
teaspoons, 6".
11 cocktail forks, 5 3/4".
12 iced tea spoons, 7 1/8".
12 bouillon soup spoons, 5".
12 gumbo
Category
Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Joan of Arc by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 64 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Inspired by the designs of the court of Louis XV, this sterling silver flatware pattern is as
Category
Vintage 1940s Louis XV Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
George II Rex by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 58 Pieces
By Watson Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
cream soup spoons, 6 1/8",
eight hollow handle butter spreaders, 6",
eight iced tea spoons, 7 1/2
Category
Vintage 1930s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Mignonette by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Eight Service of 44 Pieces
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
teaspoons, 6".
Eight iced tea spoons, 7 3/8".
One serving spoon, 8 1/4".
One pierced serving spoon, 8 1/4
Category
Vintage 1960s American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
George II Rex by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware Set 81 Pc Dinner & Lunch for 6
By Watson Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Soup Spoons, 6 1/8"
6 Cocktail Forks, 5 1/2"
6 Iced Tea Spoons, 7 1/2"
6 Demitasse Spoons, 4"
6
Category
Vintage 1930s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Sterling & .900 Silver Cocktail Spoon Set with Figural Animals
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This boxed set of six cocktail or ice tea spoons are unsigned, but presumed to have originated from
Category
Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Onslow by Tuttle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 134 Pcs Dinner
By Tuttle Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
"
12 iced tea spoons, 7 1/8"
12 grapefruit spoons, 5 3/4"
2 serving spoons, 8 1/8"
Includes bonus
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Old Maryland Plain by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 74 Pcs Dinner
By Kirk Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
"
8 cream soup spoons, 6 1/4"
8 hollow handle butter spreaders, 6 1/8"
8 iced tea spoons, 7 5/8"
8
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Old Maryland Engraved by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Set 143 Pcs Mono R
By Kirk Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
3/8"
12 cocktail forks, 5 3/4"
12 iced tea spoons, 7 5/8"
12 steak knives, 8 3/8"
4 serving spoons
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
New Queens by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 87 Pieces Dinner Shell
By Durgin Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
iced tea spoons, 8 5/8"
1 gravy ladle, 7 1/4"
2 serving spoons, 8 3/8"
1 sugar spoon, 6"
1 pie server
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Winslow by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12 Set 155 Pieces Fabulous
By Kirk Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
"
12 flat handle butter spreaders, all-sterling, 5 1/2"
12 cocktail/oyster forks, 5 1/4"
12 iced tea
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
King by Kirk Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 72 Pieces No monograms
By Kirk Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
, 5 3/4"
8 Place Soup Spoons, 7 1/8"
8 Cocktail Forks, 6"
8 Iced tea Spoons, 7 1/2"
8 Demitasse Spoons
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Onslow by Tuttle Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12 Set 155 pcs Dinner Old
By Tuttle Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Soup Spoons, 6 1/2"
12 Flat Handle Butter Spreaders, 5 5/8"
12 Cocktail Forks, 5 3/4"
12 Iced Tea
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Sterling & .900 Silver Sipping Straw Cocktail Spoon Set with Animals
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This boxed set of six sipping straw cocktail or ice tea spoons are unsigned, but presumed to have
Category
Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
H 9 in W 0.75 in D 0.5 in
Mid-Century Sterling & .900 Silver Sipping Straw Cocktail Spoon Set with Animals
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This boxed set of six sipping straw cocktail or ice tea spoons are unsigned, but presumed to have
Category
Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
H 9 in W 0.75 in D 0.5 in
Castle Rose by Royal Crest Sterling Silver Grille Flatware Set 8 Service 48 Pcs
By Royal Crest Silver 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
forks, 7 5/8".
Eight salad forks, 6 1/4".
Eight teaspoons, 6".
Eight iced tea spoons, 7 5/8".
Eight
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Spring Bud by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 88 Pieces
By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
teaspoons, 6".
12 cream soup spoons, 6 3/8".
12 hollow handle butter spreaders, 6 1/8".
12 iced tea spoons
Category
Vintage 1950s American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Chateau Rose by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 153 Pcs Dinner
By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
, 5 1/2"
12 Iced Tea Spoons, 7 1/2"
12 Demitasse Spoons, 4 1/4"
12 Ice Cream Forks, 5 7/8"
1 Gravy
Category
Late 20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Leonore by Manchester Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 92 pcs
By Manchester Silver Co. & S. S.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Butter Spreaders, 5 3/4"
8 Cocktail Forks, 5 5/8"
8 Iced Tea Spoons, 7 1/2"
8 Demitasse Spoons, 4 1/2"
8
Category
Vintage 1930s English Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Marie Antoinette by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 201 pcs Mono P
By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
5/8"
12 Iced Tea Spoons, 7 3/4"
12 Bouillon Soup Spoons, 5"
12 Demitasse Spoons, 4 1/8"
12
Category
Late 20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Set of 118 Piece International Silver "Enchantress" Silverware Set
By International Silver
Located in Los Angeles, CA
12 dinner knives, 12 dinner forks, 12 salad forks, 12 dinner spoons, 12 soup spoons, 6 iced tea
Category
20th Century American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver "Acorn" Flatware
By Georg Jensen
Located in Bronx, NY
10 butter knives
8 coffee spoons
8 tea spoons
8 ice tea spoons
4 large serving spoons
1
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver Rhythm by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 110 Pcs
By Westmorland
Located in Big Bend, WI
, 7 1/8"
18 hollow handle butter spreaders, 6 1/4"
18 cocktail forks, 5 5/8"
18 iced tea spoon, 7 1/2
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rose Point by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Dallas, TX
Salad Forks, 6 3/8"
12 Teaspoons, 6"
12 Iced Tea Spoons, 7 5/8"
1 Sugar Spoon, 6 1/8"
1 Jelly Server, 6
Category
Vintage 1940s North American Baroque Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver Thread by Hingelberg Danish Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 98 Pcs
By Frantz Hingelberg
Located in Big Bend, WI
handle butter spreaders, 6 1/4",
12 cocktail/oyster forks, 6",
eight iced tea spoons, 7 7/8"
Includes
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Silver Plumes by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 97 Pieces
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
"
8 Flat Handle Butter Spreaders, 6"
8 Cocktail Forks, 5 3/4"
8 Iced Tea Spoons, 7 7/8"
8 Fish
Category
Mid-20th Century American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Dinner 43 Pieces
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
teaspoons, 5 3/4"
6 place soup spoons, 7 1/8"
6 iced tea spoons, 7 5/8"
1 gravy ladle, 6 1/4"
1 sugar spoon
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Princess Ingrid Frank Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 73 pcs
By Frank M. Whiting & Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Spoons, 6 1/4"
8 Hollow Handle Butter Spreaders, all-sterling, 6"
8 Iced Tea Spoons, 7 1/2"
8 Demitasse
Category
Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
6 French Sterling Iced Tea Scallop Clam Shell Spoons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A handsome set of 6 sterling spoons with a scallop or clamshell style scoop.
Very attractive
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Elmwood by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 77 pieces
By Gorham
Located in Big Bend, WI
Handle Butter Spreaders, 5 1/2"
12 Iced Tea Spoons, 7 1/2"
12 Grapefruit Spoons, lightly gold-washed, 5 7
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Contessina by Towle Sterling Silver Floral Flatware Set of Service 45 Pieces
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
knives, 9 1/8"
Eight forks, 7 1/2"
Eight salad forks, 6 5/8"
Eight teaspoons, 6"
Eight iced tea spoons, 8
Category
Vintage 1960s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
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Sterling Silver Ice Tea Spoon For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the sterling silver ice tea spoon you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, every sterling silver ice tea spoon was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a sterling silver ice tea spoon, we have 51 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a sterling silver ice tea spoon — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each sterling silver ice tea spoon bearing Art Deco, Art Nouveau or Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one sterling silver ice tea spoon that is appealing in its simplicity, but Tiffany & Co., Georg Jensen and Johan Rohde produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Sterling Silver Ice Tea Spoon?
The average selling price for a sterling silver ice tea spoon at 1stDibs is $171, while they’re typically $89 on the low end and $3,200 for the highest priced.
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.
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