Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Wick Trimmers Birmingham, England 1845
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This exceptional pair of antique Victorian sterling silver wick trimmers has a hinged scissor action.
Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Wick Trimmers, George IV Style, 1829
By Jonathan Hayne
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This exceptional pair of antique George IV sterling silver wick trimmers has a hinged scissor action.
Sterling Silver
Antique Silver-Plated Candle Wick Trimmer Scissors, Victorian Table Decor
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique Silver-Plated Candle Wick Trimmer Scissors, Victorian Table Decor An exquisite antique silver-plated candle wick trimmer, showcasing elegant Victorian craftsmanship and timel...
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish Sterling Silver Wax Jack
By David Duncan
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The wax jack has a plain central column surmounted with a tapering capital comprised of a cast sterling silver sprung hinged wick trimmer, accented with an inset circular taper holde...
Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Wax Jack by Comyns, 1924, England
By Charles and Richard Comyns
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The wax jack has a central column surmounted with an unusual capital comprised of a cast sterling silver sprung hinged wick trimmer, accented with an inset circular taper holder to t...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Wick Trimmers
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This exceptional pair of antique Victorian sterling silver wick trimmers has a hinged scissor action.
Silver, Sterling Silver
Thomas Radcliffe 1819 Sterling Silver Wick Trimmers
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This exceptional pair of antique George III sterling silver wick trimmers has a hinged scissor action.
Sterling Silver
1830 Antique Sterling Silver Wick Trimmers and Snuffer Tray
By Jonathan Hayne
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This exceptional pair of antique Victorian sterling silver wick trimmers/snuffer has a hinged scissor action.
Sterling Silver
Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Wick Trimmers and Snuffer Trays, 1802
By Thomas Wallis II
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Georgian English sterling silver candle snuffers / wick trimmers and snuffer trays; an addition to our silver flatware collection ...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Sold
H 4 in W 6 in D 7 in
George 111 Silver Chamberstick with Wick Trimmers and Extinguising Cone, 1812
By John & Thomas Settle
Located in London, GB
George 111 Silver Chamberstick with Wick Trimmers and Extinguising Cone, 1812 The matching wick trimmers are made in steel and silver, and the cone is silver. This exquisite chambe...
Sterling Silver, Steel
$1,423
H 0.4 in W 2.37 in D 6.7 in
Odiot Grape Scissors 19th Century, Vermeil with Rich Wine Yard Style Chiseling
Located in Paris, FR
Odiot is one of the most French famous silversmiths. First established in 1690, during the reign of Louis XIV by Jean-Baptiste Gaspard Odiot and then Napoleon the first emperor favor...
Vermeil
George III Sterling Silver Chamber Stick
By Henry Chawner
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A wonderful George III period chamber stick in sterling silver by Henry Chawner of London. An elegant scrolled handle is mounted to an octagonal base underneath a column with reeded ...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian Style Sterling Silver Grape Shears
By Israel Freeman & Son Ltd. 1
Located in New York, NY
Pair of sterling silver, Victorian style grape shears, Sheffield, England, 1938. "Fox and Grapes" motif on each handle. One of the cutting "blades" has a serrated edge to make cuttin...
Sterling Silver
$3,099
H 6.11 in W 1.97 in D 1.97 in
Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Posey Holder or Tussy Mussy from 1878
By Roberts & Belk Ltd. 1
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield, 1878 by Roberts & Belk, this very attractive, Victorian, antique, sterling silver Posey holder, or tussy mussy, has scroll pierced decoration at the top, and...
Sterling Silver
Antique French Continental .800 Silver Tea Strainer
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique tea strainer is hallmarked by an unknown maker, but originated from France and dates to approximately 1890 and done in a period Victorian style. The strainer is composed...
Silver
$280 / set
H 8.38 in W 1.88 in D 2.38 in
Three Art Nouveau Silver Plate Serving Tongs for Cake Pastry Meat German, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of three beautiful Art Nouveau serving tongs for pastry, cake, candy or meat. These serving piece are in a beautiful design. Made of silver plated metal, it will make a nice ad...
Silver Plate
Edwardian Sterling Silver Chamberstick by Tiffany and Company
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian, sterling silver chamber stick, Tiffany and Company, New York, inventory marked for 1902-1903. Measures 4 inches high x 5 1/2 inches in diameter x 7 1/4 inches across from ...
Sterling Silver
$140 / set
H 4.75 in W 1.75 in D 0.13 in
Set of Two Handcrafted Silver Plate Scissors with Steel Blade, Sweden
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful silver plated set off two Scissors, vintage Sweden. Nice addition to every table. Some patina, but this is old-age. Found at an Estate sale in Stockholm, Sweden.
Metal, Silver Plate
Antique Sterling Silver Gimbal Table Lighter by Andrew Barrett, 1910
By Andrew Barrett & Son
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine, and impressive, antique George V English sterling silver gimbal table lighter; an addition to our smoking related silverware collection This exceptional antiqu...
Agate, Sterling Silver
Antique 800 Silver Patisserie Serving Tongs, Early 20th Century
Located in Nottingham, GB
A refined pair of antique continental-style silver patisserie serving tongs, dating to the early 20th century and bearing the maker’s mark A M D together with an 800 silver fineness ...
Silver
Antique Floral Grape and Vine Sterling Silver Grape Shears Scissors
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Antique solid sterling silver grape shears featuring a grape and vine floral design. Marked sterling on the blade area. These would be a beautiful addition to any table when you are ...
Sterling Silver
Victorian Period Sterling Silver Muffineer/Sugar Caster
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Period, sterling silver muffineer/sugar caster, Birmingham, England,, year-hallmarked for 1899. Measures 7 inches high (at highest point - top of finial) x 2 3/4 inches dia...
Sterling Silver
$742
H 7 in W 9.5 in D 1.5 in
Antique silver grape scissors, Krusius Brothers, Germany late 19th century.
By International Sterling
Located in Milan, IT
Antique grape scissors, Krusius Brothers, made of sterling silver with the motif of grapes, grape leaf, vine in three dimensions with fox heads. These shears are made in Germany and ...
Sterling Silver
$1,650Sale Price / set|34% Off
H 2 in W 7 in D 2 in
Victorian Silver Candle Snuffer with Tray 19th Century English Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This 2 part candle snuffer is from the late 19th century Victorian. The snuffer shears are sterling silver except for the part that puts out the flame. It has many hallmarks. The tra...
Metal, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Silverplate Chamberstick
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique silverplate chamberstick In the manner of Tiffany & Co. USA, Early 19th Century Measures: 3.25"W x 2.75"D x 2"H. Very good original vintage condition.
Silver Plate
$4,585
H 7.29 in W 4.53 in D 3.94 in
Scottish Silver - Rare George III Sterling Silver Wax Jack - Edinburgh 1801
By McHattie & Fenwick
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Edinburgh in 1801 by McHattie & Fenwick, this handsome, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Wax Jack, is plain in style, with reed detailing. The wax jack measures 7.25...
Sterling Silver
The Dugout, Post Cover
By Norman Rockwell
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Signed by Artist Lower Left The present work was published on the cover of the September 4th, 1948 edition of The Saturday Evening Post. An accompanying “Keeping Posted” article abo...
Oil, Gouache
$7,999Sale Price|20% Off
H 2 in W 11 in D 16 in
Extensive 159 Piece Richard Ginori Contessa Porcelain Dinner and Tea Service
By Richard Ginori
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Contessa Brown by RICHARD GINORI 1735 An exceptional and comprehensive porcelain dinner and tea service by Richard Ginori 1735, in the elegant and now-discontinued “Contessa Brown”...
Gold
$39,903 / set
H 6.3 in Dm 3.31 in
Baccarat. Louis XVI style 43-piece gilt glassware set, France, mid-19th century
By Cristalleries De Baccarat, Baccarat
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
43-piece French glassware set from Baccarat, 19th century. According to references from the 1916 Baccarat catalogue, this glassware is in the Louis XVI style, similar to models 11582...
Crystal, Gold
$185,000 / set
H 12 in W 12 in D 10 in
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...
Silver, Vermeil
$1,200
H 1 in W 4 in D 1 in
12 French Art Deco Dachshund Basset Hound Knife Rests, Rosé Glass, France, 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
A set of 12 utterly charming 1930s Art Deco glass dog sculpture knife rests, featuring a delightful depiction of a dog, possibly a Basset Hound or a Dachshund / Sausage Dog / Wiener ...
Glass
$648 / item
H 7.09 in Dm 7.09 in
Antique Silver-Plated Revolving Dome Caviar or Butter Dish on Ornate Box
Located in Wembley, GB
An elegant antique silver-plated covered serving dish, designed with a revolving dome lid and raised on an ornate stand with finely detailed floral and scrollwork decoration. The pie...
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver
$553 / item
H 5.91 in Dm 4.73 in
Antique Silver Butter Dish with Crystal Liner & Spoon, Elegant Vintage Tableware
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique Silver Butter Dish with Crystal Liner & Spoon, Elegant Vintage Tableware This antique silver butter dish is a striking example of vintage elegance, featuring a crystal li...
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver
$1,250,000
H 36.5 in W 32.5 in
"The Coward" Original cover for Life magazine, Woman Kissing World War I Soldier
By Norman Rockwell
Located in Fort Washington, PA
"The Coward" (Woman Kissing Soldier). Original cover illustration for Life Magazine, published April 1919. Norman Rockwell’s The Coward (or, Woman Kissing Soldier) was published on...
Canvas, Oil
$976,800
H 15 in W 39 in D 34 in
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...
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
$194,260
H 57.68 in W 85.44 in
Flemish 17th, Orpheus and Animals, Large Decorative Wall Old Master Painting
Located in Greven, DE
Flemish school, 17th century Orpheus and the animals Oil on canvas, 146,5 x 217 cm Provenance: South German private collection. On an impressive, room-filling format, this painting ...
Canvas, Oil
$971,300
H 82.68 in Dm 76.78 in
Exceptional Crystal and Bronze Chandelier, L-A Marquis, France, C. 1860
By Maison Marquis
Located in PARIS, FR
This very important 96-lights chandelier made entirely in chiseled and gilded bronze in the Renaissance style, is composed at the lower part of six large sets of ten light-arms, ador...
Crystal, Bronze
An Icon of Transparency: The Bespoke Crystal Grand Piano
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
🎹 One-of-a-Kind Crystal-Infused Acrylic Grand Piano — Ultra-Luxury Statement Piece Price: 195,000$ Exclusivity: Truly Unique — No Two Pieces Ever Created Alike Step into the world...
Crystal
$33,709
H 96.86 in W 45.28 in D 2.37 in
KOENIG & LAFITTE - Art Nouveau stained glass window with bindweed
By Edward L. Koenig
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This stained glass window was created by Paul Koenig and Lafitte in the early years of the 20th century, during the flowering of Art Nouveau. This draughtsman and engraver, born in É...
Glass, Art Glass, Wood
$1,755 / item
H 9.06 in W 3.94 in D 5.52 in
Sterling Silver Condiment Set in Case Blue Glass Salt, Mustard & Pepper Shaker
Located in Wembley, GB
Sterling Silver Condiment Set with Blue Glass Liners, English Hallmarked An exquisite English sterling silver condiment set, complete with its original fitted presentation case and f...
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver
$648,500
H 25 in W 27.63 in D 2.25 in
Illuminated Manuscript Painting by the German School
By German School
Located in New Orleans, LA
Extraordinary in its beauty and rarity, this early 16th-century German painting of an illuminated manuscript showcases a masterful trompe l’oeil effect. Unequivocally among the fines...
Oil, Panel
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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