International Silver Company
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Metal
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s American Serving Bowls
Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s American Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s American Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s American International Style Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s American Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
20th Century American Neoclassical Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
Vintage 1920s North American Art Deco Serving Pieces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Barware
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Barware
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Rococo Sheffield and Silverplate
Silver Plate
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s American Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s American Platters and Serveware
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Barware
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s American Rococo Sheffield and Silverplate
Silver Plate
Vintage 1950s North American Silver Bowls
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver
Silver
Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sterling Silver
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Silver Plate
20th Century Retro Clip-on Earrings
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Renaissance Pitchers
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century American Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vases
Sterling Silver, Copper, Mixed Metal
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Vases
Sterling Silver, Copper, Mixed Metal
Early 20th Century Canadian Rococo Sheffield and Silverplate
Silver Plate
20th Century Unknown Modern Link Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Glass
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Glass
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
20th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1910s American International Style Sheffield and Silverplate
Silver Plate
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Decorative Baskets
Silver Plate
Antique Late 19th Century American Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Silver Plate, Copper
Antique 19th Century North American Edwardian Sterling Silver
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Glass
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage 1920s North American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Murano Glass
Vintage 1910s American Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Murano Glass
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Picture Frames
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Modern Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Modern Coffee and Tea Sets
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pitchers
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Edwardian Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Art Nouveau Candle Holders
Silver
Early 20th Century American Soup Tureens
Silver Plate
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 10, 2024Yes, the International Silver Company produced real silver products. The hallmark "IS," however, refers to the brand and does not indicate purity, as International Silver mass produced silverplated flatware and holloware as well as sterling. In order to determine if the piece is real silver, look for the standard marks that indicate purity — the number 92.5 or 925 and the word “sterling” are indicators of sterling quality.
When an object is described as “silver” or “sterling silver,” it means that it contains 92.5% pure silver (the remaining 7.5% consists of copper and/or other alloys). The purity standard was first established in England and later adopted in the United States. The mark on antique British sterling-silver pieces is the lion passant (a lion walking to the left), which signifies a work is 92.5 percent pure sterling; if it’s not there, it is likely silverplate — or not English.
International Silver was a Connecticut conglomerate formed from 17 companies in 1898. It was once the largest manufacturer of silver and silver-plated products in the world.
Find antique International Silver Company serveware, platters and decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024No, the International Silver Company is not still in business. In 1981, the company stopped producing silver due to financial troubles. By 1983, its assets had undergone complete liquidation, and in 1984, Katy Industries Inc. purchased the company. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of International Silver Company silver wares.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024Yes, the Derby Silver Company is real silver. However, most pieces produced by the maker are silver-plate, meaning they have a finish that consists of a thin layer of genuine silver. The remainder of the silver-plated tableware and decorative objects are made of base metal. Founded in 1872, the Derby Silver Company was an American silversmith best known for its line of silver-plated mirrors, combs, brushes, clocks, flatware and tea sets. On 1stDibs, explore an assortment of Derby Silver Company silver wares.
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