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Large Antique Austrian Silver and Glass Garniture by Schwarz & Steiner
By Schwarz & Steiner
Located in London, GB
Large antique Austrian silver and glass garniture by Schwarz & Steiner Austrian, Late 19th Century
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Late 19th Century Austrian Rococo Antique Silver Stein

Materials

Silver

Silver Enameled Box by Rudolf Steiner, 1899 with a Miniature Painting
By Rudolf Steiner
Located in Delft, NL
Silver enameled box by Rudolf Steiner, 1899 with a miniature painting An octagonal Austrian
Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Silver Stein

Materials

Gold, Silver

Pair Viennese Silver Art Nouveau Candle Holders by Rudolf Steiner, around 1900
By Rudolf Steiner
Located in Vienna, AT
- Viennese official hallmark 1872 - 1922 for 800 silver 'RS' - Master's sign for Rudolf Steiner 'SCHWARZ
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1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Silver Stein

Materials

Silver

Antique 19th Century Dutch 800 Silver Baroque Figural Tankard Stein 835g
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare antique 19th century Dutch lidded and footed 800 silver tankard/stein / pitcher, with ornate
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19th Century Dutch Colonial Antique Silver Stein

Materials

Silver

Edwardian Continental Silver '.800' Mounted Glass Drinking Stein With Hinged Lid
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian, (unmarked, but tested) Continental Silver (.800) - mounted panel cut glass drinking
Category

1910s European Edwardian Antique Silver Stein

Materials

Sterling Silver

Two Bohemian Engraved Glass Stag & Clover Motif .800 Silver Mounted Steins
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Two Bohemian Engraved Glass Steins with Stag & Clover Motifs 800 Silver Mounted Lids Two stunning
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Late 19th Century German High Victorian Antique Silver Stein

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cobalt Blue Stein
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Exceptional handblown cobalt blue German stein with pewter lid. Period: circa 1850 Origin
Category

1850s German Antique Silver Stein

Materials

Blown Glass

Antique Cobalt Blue Stein
Cobalt Blue Stein
H 11.5 in W 4 in D 4 in
1905 Tennis Stein
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Pewter and copper stein marked "Knollwood Country Club Tennis Handicap Singles 1st Prize". Won by
Category

Early 1900s American Antique Silver Stein

Materials

Copper, Pewter

Antique 1905 Tennis Stein
1905 Tennis Stein
H 6 in W 4 in D 4 in
Hand Blown Stein
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Hand blown glass 1 liter stein with pewter lid and wheel engraved stag. Writing on top. Period
Category

Early 20th Century German Antique Silver Stein

Materials

Blown Glass

Antique Hand Blown Stein
Hand Blown Stein
H 10 in W 5 in D 5 in
Carved Steer Horn Stein
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th Century carved steer horn stein with relief carved red stag and red stag antler handle
Category

Late 19th Century German Antique Silver Stein

Materials

Horn

Carved Steer Horn Stein
Carved Steer Horn Stein
H 7.25 in W 4 in D 4 in
Three quality antique German steins
Located in Ipswich, GB
Three quality antique German steins having three quality antique German pottery steins decorated
Category

Early 20th Century German Antique Silver Stein

Materials

Ceramic

Three quality antique German steins
Three quality antique German steins
H 3.94 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in
German Fraternity Beer Stein, circa 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
For sale is an original beer stein. It belongs to a German fraternity recognizable by the
Category

Early 20th Century German Antique Silver Stein

Materials

Pewter

Circa 1900 European Burl Stein
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Excellent European 1.5 liter burl stein with writing. 12" x 5 1/2" D, circa 1900. Europe. Family
Category

Early 1900s German Antique Silver Stein

Materials

Burl

Circa 1900 European Burl Stein
Circa 1900 European Burl Stein
H 12 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Bohemian Historismus Green Glass Stein, circa 1880
By Harrach Glassworks
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Bohemian Historismus green glass stein with finely enameled proverb in German on a two colored
Category

Late 19th Century German Bohemian Antique Silver Stein

Materials

Glass

Antique French Majolica Stein Jug Pitcher Silver or Pewter Hinged Lid, c. 1900
Located in Tyler, TX
Unique and beautiful antique French Majolica Stein, Jug or Pitcher~~Silver or Pewter Hinged Lid~~c
Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Silver Stein

Materials

Pottery

German Stein - Beer Mug - Tankard - Pot - Ceramic - Germany
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Charming German beer stein from the mid-20th century. Ceramic stein decorated with floral designs
Category

Mid-19th Century German Mid-Century Modern Antique Silver Stein

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Germany Lidded Beer Stein glazed Ceramic, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous beer stein, made in Germany. This beer stein has been made in Germany, circa 1900s
Category

Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Silver Stein

Materials

Pewter

Antique Lidded Continental Enamel Painted Milk Glass (Milchglas) Beer Stein
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique glass beer stein. Consisting of a handled stein with a lid decorated throughout
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Biedermeier Antique Silver Stein

Materials

Enamel

Art Deco Stone's Skyscraper "The Tallest Glass of Beer" Mini Stein
Located in Red Lion, PA
1930s Art Deco “Jr. Skyscraper” Beer Stein – Stone’s Grill, Ohio This rare 1930s Art Deco beer
Category

1920s American Art Deco Antique Silver Stein

Materials

Glass

Antique Regensburger Lidded Ceramic Beer Stein, 1880s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful beer stein made in the city of Regensburg in Germany. This beer stein was made in
Category

1880s German Folk Art Antique Silver Stein

Materials

Pewter

Antique Nuremberg Brewery Lidded Stoneware Beer Stein, 1891 dated
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful beer stein made in the city of Nuremberg in Germany. This beer stein was made in
Category

1890s German Folk Art Antique Silver Stein

Materials

Pewter

Italian Capodimonte Porcelain & Bronze Stein with Classical Figures C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Italian Capodimonte Porcelain & Bronze Stein with Classical Figures C1890 Measures - 10 3
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Silver Stein

Materials

Bronze

Antique 18th Century Pewter Lidded Continental Glass Beer Stein, Dated 1796
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique 18th century pewter & glass beer stein. In the form of a glass stein mounted with
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1790s German George III Antique Silver Stein

Materials

Pewter

Two Vintage Germany Miniature Lidded Beer Steins Ceramic, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Two beer steins, made in Germany. Absolutely gorgeous pieces still in great condition, on with
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1910s German Folk Art Antique Silver Stein

Materials

Pewter

Late 19th Century German Beer Stein
Located in Vienna, AT
Front side decorated with multi-figure peasant scenery and titled "The Poacher", polychrome painting on transfer, base with lithophane, pewter gear with relief decoration, 0.5 liters.
Category

1890s German Antique Silver Stein

Materials

Stoneware

German Metlack Porcelain and Pewter Beer Stein
Located in Queens, NY
German (19th Century) Metlack grey and blue porcelain beer stein with scene of 2 lovers with pewter
Category

19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Silver Stein

Materials

Porcelain

German Metlack Porcelain and Pewter Beer Stein
Located in Queens, NY
German (19th Century) Metlack blue and grey porcelain beer stein with scene of 4 figures drinking
Category

19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Silver Stein

Materials

Porcelain

German Metlack Porcelain and Pewter Beer Stein
Located in Queens, NY
German (19th Century) Metlack beige and blue porcelain beer stein with scene of hunter and wife
Category

19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Silver Stein

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Art & Crafts Scenic Musterschutz Germany Pottery Stein Circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Art & Crafts scenic German Musterschutz stein offers pottery construction with landscape
Category

Early 19th Century German Arts and Crafts Antique Silver Stein

Materials

Pottery

Antique German Figural Character Ram German Pottery Stein Circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique German Figural Character Ram German Pottery Stein Circa 1900 Measures - 8"h x 3.75"w x 5.5
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Early 20th Century German Antique Silver Stein

Materials

Pottery

19th Century German Faience Beer Stein With Handle and Lid
Located in Bradenton, FL
Charming cylindrical German lidded faience beer stein with handle. Stein is white glazed faience
Category

19th Century German Baroque Antique Silver Stein

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Antique Regensburg 1 Liter Lidded Ceramic Beer Stein, 1880s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful beer stein made in the city of Regensburg in Germany. This beer stein was made in
Category

1880s German Folk Art Antique Silver Stein

Materials

Pewter

Antique Regensburg 1 Liter Lidded Ceramic Beer Stein, 1880s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful beer stein made in the city of Regensburg in Germany. This beer stein was made in
Category

1880s German Folk Art Antique Silver Stein

Materials

Pewter

Untitled [Bicycle with Shadow], black and white photograph by Ralph Steiner
By Ralph Steiner
Located in New York, NY
gelatin silver print 4.75 x 3.5 inches, image Ralph Steiner was an American photographer, pioneer
Category

1920s Contemporary Antique Silver Stein

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Late 19th Century German Beer Stein with Cobalt Blue Glass Adornments
Located in Louisville, KY
Imagine how many thirsts were quenched with the rare and unique stein! This piece was created
Category

Late 19th Century German Gothic Revival Antique Silver Stein

Materials

Pewter

Antique Germany Lidded Character Beer Stein Munich Child, Martin Pausen 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous character beer stein - Munich Child. This character beer stein has been made in Germany
Category

1910s German Art Nouveau Antique Silver Stein

Materials

Pewter

Villeroy & Boch 1908 Atlantic Garden 50th Anniversary Commemorative Beer Stein
By Villeroy & Boch
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 1909 Villeroy & Boch illustrated stoneware beer stein commemorating the 1908 50th anniversary of
Category

Early 1900s German Antique Silver Stein

Materials

Stoneware

Beautiful 1 Liter Antique Germany Lidded Porcelain Veterans Beer Stein, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous beer stein, made in Germany. This beer stein has been made in Germany, circa 1900s
Category

Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Silver Stein

Materials

Pewter

Antique German Black Forest Carved Walnut Stein or Tankard, Circa 1880s
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique German Black Forest carved walnut stein or tankard, circa 1880s.
Category

Late 19th Century German Antique Silver Stein

Materials

Walnut

Matthias Girmscheid Rare Figural German Ceramic Monkey Character Beer Stein Lid
Located in Dayton, OH
German pottery stein by Matthias Girmscheid. Modeled as a butler monkey serving wine, wearing a
Category

Early 20th Century Antique Silver Stein

Materials

Ceramic

Faience Polychrome Decorated Beer Stein With Pewter Lid and Handle
Located in Bradenton, FL
German Faience pitcher/jug with hinged pewter lid and handle. Hand painted floral design, along with stag and dog, on white background. Top of lid is monogrammed. Has minor wear from...
Category

19th Century German Baroque Antique Silver Stein

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Antique Rookwood 1905 VII 587 Vellum Matte Glaze Mug Stein Cup 5"
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Rookwood arts & crafts / art nouveau vellum glaze mug / stein featuring a mottled purple
Category

Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Silver Stein

Materials

Pottery

antique porcelain beer stein with pewter lid South German Historicism ar. 1870
Located in Landshut, BY
antique porcelain beer stein with pewter lid South German Historicism A typical humorous
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1870s German Art Nouveau Antique Silver Stein

Materials

Pewter

Antique Germany Lidded Character Beer Stein Munich Child, E. Bohne Germany 1900s
By Bohne & Sohne
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous Character Beer Stein - Munich Child. This character beer stein has been made in Germany
Category

Early 1900s German Mid-Century Modern Antique Silver Stein

Materials

Pewter

Antique Germany Lidded Character Beer Stein Munich Child, E. Bohne Germany 1900s
By Bohne & Sohne
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous Character Beer Stein - Munich Child. This character beer stein has been made in Germany
Category

Early 1900s German Mid-Century Modern Antique Silver Stein

Materials

Pewter

19th Century German Earthenware Beer Stein with Tin Lid and Cobalt Blue
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century German earthenware beer stein mug with tin lid and cobalt blue ornamental decoration.   
Category

Late 19th Century German Antique Silver Stein

Materials

Tin

Antique Regensburg 1 Liter Lidded Ceramic Beer Stein Gnome Rest, 1880s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful beer stein made in the city of Regensburg in Germany. This beer stein was made in
Category

1880s German Folk Art Antique Silver Stein

Materials

Pewter

Antique Large German Stoneware Beer Stein, Genre Tavern Scene in Relief, c1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique and large German beer stein offers stoneware construction with reserve having genre
Category

Early 20th Century German Antique Silver Stein

Materials

Pottery

A German Jugendstil beer mug - stein - tankard - pitcher by the WMF, ca. 1910
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Aachen, DE
A German Jugendstil beer mug - stein - tankard - pitcher by the WMF, ca. 1910. The polished pewter
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1910s German Jugendstil Antique Silver Stein

Materials

Pewter

antique porcelain beer stein with pewter lid South German Historicism ar. 1870
Located in Landshut, BY
Antique porcelain beer jug with a tin lid Southern German Historicism A typical humorous depiction of the time: 'A Sunday afternoon in the mountains'. (Written in old German letter...
Category

1870s German Art Nouveau Antique Silver Stein

Materials

Pewter

Jugendstil Beer Stein art nouveau WICK WERKE uranium glaze pewter lid am colours
By Merkelbach
Located in Landshut, BY
Beautiful & quite unique Art Nouveau STEIN both colours and pattern are typical Jugendstil pewter
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1910s German Art Nouveau Antique Silver Stein

Materials

Pewter

antique cut glass beer stein 1920s art nouveau with hand painted porcelain lid
Located in Landshut, BY
Antique glass beer jug with a pewter and porcelain lid Hand painted by Ludwig Kannengießer A commemorative gift from a university fraternity. Southern Germany 1927 Ø 7.5 cm ~ Heig...
Category

1920s German Art Nouveau Antique Silver Stein

Materials

Pewter

V&B Villeroy and Boch Mettlach 1 Liter Beer Stein Lidded Antique Germany 1900s
By Villeroy & Boch
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This beautiful beer stein has been made in Germany circa 1900s by the well known manufacturer
Category

Early 1900s German Mid-Century Modern Antique Silver Stein

Materials

Pewter

Misty Day on Fifth Avenue
By Ralph Steiner
Located in Denton, TX
Signed, dated and print date in pencil on print verso. Ralph Steiner was an American photographer
Category

Early 20th Century Modern Antique Silver Stein

Materials

Silver Gelatin

19th century English oil of still life of fruit, German Stein with silver lid
By CHARLES THOMAS BALE
Located in Woodbury, CT
Outstanding English 19th century still life of fruit, a German Stein with silver top in an interior
Category

1890s Victorian Antique Silver Stein

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Art Nouveau German Beer Stein by Peter Behrens
By Marzi & Remy, Peter Behrens
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful Art Nouveau pitcher manufacturer Höhr Marzi & Remy circa 1900 designed by Peter Behrens. Contents 1 liter, in perfect condition, company brand and model number 1945 on the...
Category

Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Silver Stein

Materials

Stoneware

Pair of 19th Century German Glass Beer Stein
Located in Vienna, AT
Beer Seals, 2, Germany, second half of the 1800, glass, pewter mounting with porcelain details, one with KPM painting. Measures: Height 16.5 and 14.8 cm. Wear one with repair.
Category

1880s German Antique Silver Stein

Materials

Glass

"Musicians" Mettlach Stein
By Mettlach
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
"Musicians" Mettlach Stein no. 1163 (1/2 Litre) Etched with inlaid lid The Villeroy & Boch
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Late 19th Century German Antique Silver Stein

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Limoges Stein
By Limoges
Located in Pataskala, OH
What an interesting stein! We just love the dragon handle - certainly sends a message to anyone
Category

1910s French Antique Silver Stein

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Limoges Stein
Antique Limoges Stein
H 5.5 in Dm 3 in
"Cellar Scene" Mettlach Stein
By Mettlach
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
"Cellar Scene" Mettlach Stein no. 2282 (1/2 Litre) Etched with inlaid lid The Villeroy & Boch
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Late 19th Century German Antique Silver Stein

Materials

Ceramic

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Antique Silver Stein For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique silver stein available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, metal and pewter, every antique silver stein was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique silver stein, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique silver stein, those designed in folk art, mid-century modern and Art Nouveau styles are of considerable interest. Bohne & Sohne and Villeroy & Boch each produced at least one beautiful antique silver stein that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Silver Stein?

Prices for an antique silver stein can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $115 and can go as high as $4,700, while the average can fetch as much as $320.

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 Antique Silver Stein
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    What antique silver is depends on the context. In many cases, the term refers to silverware and silver decorative objects produced more than 100 years ago. However, antique silver may also be the name of a distressed silver finish frequently used on lighting fixtures and bathroom fixtures. Explore a selection of antique silver wares on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The difference between silver and antique silver is age. Items of any age made of silver or a silver alloy may be called silver. The term antique silver refers to silver pieces that are at least 100 years old. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique, vintage and modern silver tableware and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not antique silver is real depends on the piece. Sometimes, manufacturers simply call a gray-silver finish antique silver. In these cases, the item is usually not real silver. It is possible for antique silver to be pure silver, sterling or silver plated. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of silver decorative objects and jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Silver-plating refers to the process of applying a thin layer of silver overtop of a base metal, such as copper, nickel or pewter. An antique silver-plated item would have gone through this same process. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver plate items from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique silver plates are antique plates made from either pure silver or have been silver-plated. Silver is a timeless material that’s been popular for centuries, and antique silver is always highly regarded. Shop a collection of antique silver plates from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify silver antiques, search for a maker's mark on the base, handle, interior and other inconspicuous areas. Using trusted online resources, research the maker to find out when it was in business and browse online catalogues and image galleries, looking for pieces that resemble yours. Doing so can help you get a rough idea of when your silver objects were manufactured. To be classified as antique, an item must be at least 100 years old. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also assist with the identification process. On 1stDibs, explore a range of antique silver decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    What antique silver is made of varies. In most cases, antique silver is sterling silver, which is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloys. You can also find antique silver jewelry and decorative objects made out of other silver alloys, like fine silver, which is 99.9% silver and only 0.1% alloys. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of silver pieces from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Antique silver plating is a thin layer of genuine silver applied over top of a base metal. Depending on the piece, the main metal may be copper, brass or nickel. You'll find a range of antique silver-plated decorative objects 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Antique silver is a type of silver that is at least a century old. Find a diverse range of intricately designed, elegant antique silver decorative objects and more on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    Whether antique silverware is real silverware or not varies. Many antique flatware pieces feature silver plate, so they consist of a base metal beneath a layer of genuine silver. There is also flatware made entirely from sterling silver, which is an alloy that is 92.5% silver and 7.5% base metal. Researching the hallmarks found on your silverware using trusted online resources can help you determine whether the items are sterling silver or silver plate. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also assist you. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique silverware.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Yes, some antique sterling silver is valuable. Sterling silver of any age has value as a material because it is a precious metal. Some pieces may be worth even more than the going rate for sterling due to their maker, style, type and condition. Some silversmiths whose pieces are often in demand among collectors include Tiffany & Co., Georg Jensen, Gorham Manufacturing Company and Towle. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique sterling silver wares.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether antique silverplate has any value depends on a variety of factors. The design of the piece, who made it and decoration are among the biggest determiners of value. Generally, rarer pieces that remain in good condition will be worth the most. Today, just as pewter collectibles and sterling silver are popular with collectors at neighborhood flea markets, antique Sheffield silverplate housewares are sought after for their appearance and rich history. Consider having the piece evaluated by a knowledgeable antiques dealer or certified appraiser to get an accurate estimate of how much it's worth. On 1stDibs, find antique silverplate from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    While antique silver plate can be worth something, it is not usually as valuable compared with contemporary pieces or similar sterling silver antiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a silver spoon is an antique, seek the assistance of a licensed and experienced appraiser. Many antique pieces lack marks, and it is generally not possible to determine the type and age of metal through a simple visual inspection. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver spoons on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    Yes, some antique silver plate is worth something. However, any value that a piece has usually comes from its rarity rather than from the cost of its materials, because silver plate contains very little pure silver. There is generally a demand for certain older pieces by Christoffle, Elkington & Co., Mapp & Webb and other well-known manufacturers. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can evaluate the condition of your piece and give you an idea of how much it is worth. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of silver plate tableware, serveware and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    Yes, some silver-plated antique silverware may be worth something. Antique pieces are 100 years old or older, and because of their age, pieces in good condition may be sought after by collectors due to their rarity. The maker, style and type will also impact the potential resale value. In terms of value as scrap metal, antique silver-plated silverware usually isn't worth much because silver plate is made only from a small amount of pure silver. To get an estimated value for your silverware, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Explore a wide range of antique silverware on 1stDibs.

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When a visionary Copenhagen designer teamed up with an enterprising Long Island couple, Scandi-style magic landed in kitchens and dining rooms across the United States.

Hostess Extraordinaire Aerin Lauder Shares Entertaining Tips and Auction Picks

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.