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Brass and chrome bar tools with Bakelite handles on stand fit for a king
Brass and chrome bar tools with Bakelite handles on stand fit for a king

Brass and chrome bar tools with Bakelite handles on stand fit for a king

Located in Ferndale, MI

Royal set of bar tools with solid cast brass crowns at the head of each piece . International make

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Vintage Italian Silver-Plated Insulated "Pumpkin" Ice Bucket by Teghini
Vintage Italian Silver-Plated Insulated "Pumpkin" Ice Bucket by Teghini

Vintage Italian Silver-Plated Insulated "Pumpkin" Ice Bucket by Teghini

By Teghini, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Italian Modern "pumpkin-form" ice bucket with silver plate exterior and ivory-hued

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of 12 Stuart Devlin Sterling Silver Champagne Coups, London 1971
Set of 12 Stuart Devlin Sterling Silver Champagne Coups, London 1971

Set of 12 Stuart Devlin Sterling Silver Champagne Coups, London 1971

By Stuart Devlin

Located in London, London

silver champagne coups is a premier example of contemporary design. Each coup features a broad, hand

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1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Sterling Silver

20th Century Chinese Solid Silver Set Of 6 Stackable Cased Cups, c.1920
20th Century Chinese Solid Silver Set Of 6 Stackable Cased Cups, c.1920

20th Century Chinese Solid Silver Set Of 6 Stackable Cased Cups, c.1920

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 20th Century Chinese solid silver set of six stackable cased cups with leather pouch. The

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20th Century Chinese Vintage Silver Bars

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Silver

SUBLIME ViSCOUNT DAVID LINLEY STERLING SILVER GENTLEMANS SHOOTING COMPENDIUM
SUBLIME ViSCOUNT DAVID LINLEY STERLING SILVER GENTLEMANS SHOOTING COMPENDIUM

SUBLIME ViSCOUNT DAVID LINLEY STERLING SILVER GENTLEMANS SHOOTING COMPENDIUM

By David Linley

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

silver finishing touches The LINLEY Gentleman's Shooting Companion in oiled walnut is a portable

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20th Century English Edwardian Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Vintage Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Silver Plated Lidded Ice Bucket
Vintage Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Silver Plated Lidded Ice Bucket

Vintage Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Silver Plated Lidded Ice Bucket

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Silver Plated Lidded Ice Bucket. Circa Late 20th Century

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Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Silver Bars

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Bamboo

20th Century Silver Plated Art Deco Cocktail Shaker, France c.1950
20th Century Silver Plated Art Deco Cocktail Shaker, France c.1950

20th Century Silver Plated Art Deco Cocktail Shaker, France c.1950

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A charming silver plated cocktail shaker, of French origin and dating back to the mid-20th century

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20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate

Manner of James Mont Asian Chinese Verdigris Design Bar Cocktail Ice Bucket
Manner of James Mont Asian Chinese Verdigris Design Bar Cocktail Ice Bucket

Manner of James Mont Asian Chinese Verdigris Design Bar Cocktail Ice Bucket

By James Mont

Located in San Diego, CA

Great ice bucket in the manner of James Mont, circa 1960s. Has a Chinese/Asian design with a verdigris finish. Ice bucket is in excellent shape with very light use over the years. Ma...

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Mid-20th Century Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Copper

Mid-Century Modern Silver Plated Wine Cooler, Italian Design, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Silver Plated Wine Cooler, Italian Design, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Silver Plated Wine Cooler, Italian Design, 1950s

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

A mid-century silver plated Italian wine cooler in metal from the 1950's. Can also work as an ice

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate

Argentinian Silver and 18K Gold Inlaid Mate Cup with Straw
Argentinian Silver and 18K Gold Inlaid Mate Cup with Straw

Argentinian Silver and 18K Gold Inlaid Mate Cup with Straw

Located in New York, NY

Argentinian 0.800 silver and wood mate cup with a straw (marked 18k at the top as shown) with

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20th Century Argentine Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Gold, Silver

Set of Six 1970s Silvered MOD Highball Glasses
Set of Six 1970s Silvered MOD Highball Glasses

Set of Six 1970s Silvered MOD Highball Glasses

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Set of Six 1970s Silvered MOD Highball Glasses USA, 1970s This set of six silvered MOD highball

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Glass

Midcentury Gold Aluminum Metal Folding Rolling Bar Cart Server with 3 Trays
Midcentury Gold Aluminum Metal Folding Rolling Bar Cart Server with 3 Trays

Midcentury Gold Aluminum Metal Folding Rolling Bar Cart Server with 3 Trays

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Midcentury gold aluminum metal folding rolling bar cart server with 3 trays. Item features 3

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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Aluminum

MCM Vintage Chrome & Brass Campaign Chest, Tuck Trunk Bar Ice Bucket, 1970s
MCM Vintage Chrome & Brass Campaign Chest, Tuck Trunk Bar Ice Bucket, 1970s

MCM Vintage Chrome & Brass Campaign Chest, Tuck Trunk Bar Ice Bucket, 1970s

By Gucci

Located in St. Louis, MO

Uncommon 1970s vintage Ice Bucket for the bar, fabricated in the style of a campaign chest, tuck

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Silver Plated Pear Ice Bucket 'a Bit Damaged', Italy, Circa 1970
Silver Plated Pear Ice Bucket 'a Bit Damaged', Italy, Circa 1970

Silver Plated Pear Ice Bucket 'a Bit Damaged', Italy, Circa 1970

By Teghini

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This unusual ice bucket is presenting a pear. This is a nice piece made of silver plated and

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate

13 Piece Calypso Performer, Cocktail Bar Suite Shaker, Pitcher and Glasses
13 Piece Calypso Performer, Cocktail Bar Suite Shaker, Pitcher and Glasses

13 Piece Calypso Performer, Cocktail Bar Suite Shaker, Pitcher and Glasses

Located in Nantucket, MA

Thirteen piece vintage barware set, clear glass with white frosted interiors having an image of a 3 piece Calypso band in 22 karat gold. All in excellent condition. 1 - Cocktail s...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Glass

Antique 20th Century German Solid Silver & Cut Glass Cigar Ashtray c.1910
Antique 20th Century German Solid Silver & Cut Glass Cigar Ashtray c.1910

Antique 20th Century German Solid Silver & Cut Glass Cigar Ashtray c.1910

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early 20th Century German solid silver & cut glass mounted ashtray. The plain rim applied

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20th Century German Other Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver

Arthur Umanoff "Chatter Platter" Bar-B-Que Tray
Arthur Umanoff "Chatter Platter" Bar-B-Que Tray

Arthur Umanoff "Chatter Platter" Bar-B-Que Tray

Located in Highland, IN

compartments saying "Bar-B-Q" across the top. 1.25"h X 25.5"w X 18"d

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Plastic

Modernist Bar Copper Wine Cooler by Tom Dixon London
Modernist Bar Copper Wine Cooler by Tom Dixon London

Modernist Bar Copper Wine Cooler by Tom Dixon London

By Tom Dixon

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Modernist bar copper wine cooler or ice bucket by Tom Dixon London. Great modernist design wine

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Late 20th Century English Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Stainless Steel, Copper

Vintage 1970's Lucite Acrylic Bar Tool Set Barware Serving Pieces w/Caddy
Vintage 1970's Lucite Acrylic Bar Tool Set Barware Serving Pieces w/Caddy

Vintage 1970's Lucite Acrylic Bar Tool Set Barware Serving Pieces w/Caddy

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful lucite bar tool set dating from the 1970's Attributed to Charles Hollis jones. Has the

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Mid-20th Century Taiwanese Vintage Silver Bars

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Lucite

20th Century Italian Solid Silver Octagonal Champagne Bucket c.1930
20th Century Italian Solid Silver Octagonal Champagne Bucket c.1930

20th Century Italian Solid Silver Octagonal Champagne Bucket c.1930

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

sits equally well on a home bar or a side table. Hallmarked on the base Italian silver (800 standard

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20th Century Italian Other Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver

1970s Antique Silver Plate Ice Bucket by Maestri Vetrai, Italy
1970s Antique Silver Plate Ice Bucket by Maestri Vetrai, Italy

1970s Antique Silver Plate Ice Bucket by Maestri Vetrai, Italy

By Maestri Vetrai

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

An elegant and classic insulated ice bucket with lid by Maestri. Stamped in the bottom with makers name and the name of the collection. Fully functional and in great condition. No de...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique 20th Century English Solid Silver & Glass Novelty Claret Jug c.1916
Antique 20th Century English Solid Silver & Glass Novelty Claret Jug c.1916

Antique 20th Century English Solid Silver & Glass Novelty Claret Jug c.1916

By William Hutton & Sons

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early 20th Century English solid silver & glass dog shaped claret jug. The jug features a

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20th Century British Other Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver

20th Century Art Deco Silver Mounted Decanter by Aide Brothers & Co, 1939
20th Century Art Deco Silver Mounted Decanter by Aide Brothers & Co, 1939

20th Century Art Deco Silver Mounted Decanter by Aide Brothers & Co, 1939

By Aide Bros.

Located in London, GB

A wonderful 20th Century Art Deco Decanter with a sterling silver mount collar. By Aide Brothers

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Mid-20th Century British Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid Century Crystal Silver Glass Bowl, Italy, 1970s
Mid Century Crystal Silver Glass Bowl, Italy, 1970s

Mid Century Crystal Silver Glass Bowl, Italy, 1970s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

is made in Sommerso Technique and has a fantastic faceted form. The vibrant silver color makes this

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Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Polka Dot Bar Glass Set, Glass, USA, 1950s
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Polka Dot Bar Glass Set, Glass, USA, 1950s

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Polka Dot Bar Glass Set, Glass, USA, 1950s

Located in Stamford, CT

Three sets of six glasses. Red and Gold, Turquoise and Gold, Yellow and Gold. Plus Ice Bowl, Red and Gold Large Glass: 3" Diameter 6.75" High. Medium Glass: 3.5" Diameter 3.5" High. ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Glass

BIRKS - Sterling Silver & Cut Glass Coaster - Canada - Late 20th Century
BIRKS - Sterling Silver & Cut Glass Coaster - Canada - Late 20th Century

BIRKS - Sterling Silver & Cut Glass Coaster - Canada - Late 20th Century

By Henry Birks

Located in Chatham, ON

BIRKS - Fine quality sterling silver and cut glass coaster - featuring a wheel cut glass insert

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Late 20th Century Canadian Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Sterling Silver

20th Century Solid Silver Corkscrew In The Shape Of A Pheasant, England, c.1991
20th Century Solid Silver Corkscrew In The Shape Of A Pheasant, England, c.1991

20th Century Solid Silver Corkscrew In The Shape Of A Pheasant, England, c.1991

By J.B. Chatterley & Sons Ltd.

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A late 20th century rare novelty solid silver corkscrew in the shape of an pheasant in its original

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20th Century English Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver

Sterling Silver Overlay Glass Fruit and Flower Basket Bowl Ice Bucket
Sterling Silver Overlay Glass Fruit and Flower Basket Bowl Ice Bucket

Sterling Silver Overlay Glass Fruit and Flower Basket Bowl Ice Bucket

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Lovely clear glass sterling silver overlay basket with leaf design in 4 areas along the bucket base

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Mid-20th Century Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Sterling Silver, Brass

Sheffield Edwardian Silver Plated Fretwork Draped Mahogany Wine Bottle Coaster
Sheffield Edwardian Silver Plated Fretwork Draped Mahogany Wine Bottle Coaster

Sheffield Edwardian Silver Plated Fretwork Draped Mahogany Wine Bottle Coaster

By Sheffield

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Sheffield Edwardian Silver Plated Fretwork Draped Mahogany Wine Bottle Coaster. Circa Mid

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Edwardian Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate

20th century Italian Set of 6 Bottle labels in 800 Silver
20th century Italian Set of 6 Bottle labels in 800 Silver

20th century Italian Set of 6 Bottle labels in 800 Silver

By Arval Argenti Valenza

Located in VALENZA, IT

The six labels are shaped in the Italian Baroque style. A small window has been made in each label where you can add a card with your favorite liqueur. Two small holes have been mad...

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1980s Italian Baroque Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver

Vintage Sheridan Regency Silver Plated Trophy Cup Ice bucket
Vintage Sheridan Regency Silver Plated Trophy Cup Ice bucket

Vintage Sheridan Regency Silver Plated Trophy Cup Ice bucket

By John Sheridan

Located in Birmingham, AL

Vintage large Sheridan Regency Silver Plated Trophy Cup Ice Bucket, Stunning silverplate champagne

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Mid-20th Century Regency Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Top Hat Bottle Opener in Silver Plated Brass Metal 70s
Vintage Top Hat Bottle Opener in Silver Plated Brass Metal 70s

Vintage Top Hat Bottle Opener in Silver Plated Brass Metal 70s

Located in Roma, IT

is visible beneath the silver-plated finish. Dating from the 1960s–1970s, and thanks to the original

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate, Brass, Chrome

1960's Culver Ltd. Valentia 22kt Gold Foil Hi-Ball Bar Glasses 6
1960's Culver Ltd. Valentia 22kt Gold Foil Hi-Ball Bar Glasses 6

1960's Culver Ltd. Valentia 22kt Gold Foil Hi-Ball Bar Glasses 6

By Culver Ltd.

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Exceptional set of hi-ball bar glasses by Culver ltd. 22kt gold foil design dotted with emerald

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Glass

1960s Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker by P.M. - Italian Barware
1960s Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker by P.M. - Italian Barware

1960s Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker by P.M. - Italian Barware

Located in Milano, IT

1960s Gorgeous Cocktail Shaker in Silver Plated by P.M. Made in Italy This cocktail shaker is a

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Metal

Vintage Silver Plate Bottle Opener Breweriana Barware Boxed Widmann Antik
Vintage Silver Plate Bottle Opener Breweriana Barware Boxed Widmann Antik

Vintage Silver Plate Bottle Opener Breweriana Barware Boxed Widmann Antik

Located in Nuernberg, DE

, but this is old-age. It is a silver plate metal bottle opener in very heavy quality, made by Widmann

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Brass

Mid-20th Century Modern Shaker in Cut Glass and Silver Plated, 60s
Mid-20th Century Modern Shaker in Cut Glass and Silver Plated, 60s

Mid-20th Century Modern Shaker in Cut Glass and Silver Plated, 60s

Located in Roma, IT

made between the 1950s and 1960s in cut and beveled glass with silver-plated metal. There are no

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate

Glass and Silver Ashtray/Vide Poche, Gucci, Italy, c. 1970
Glass and Silver Ashtray/Vide Poche, Gucci, Italy, c. 1970

Glass and Silver Ashtray/Vide Poche, Gucci, Italy, c. 1970

By Gucci

Located in New York City, NY

Vintage Gucci ashtray/vide poche featuring bold and modern sterling silver detailing around the

Category

1970s Italian Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver

Jean Despres Silver Metal Cooler
Jean Despres Silver Metal Cooler

Jean Despres Silver Metal Cooler

By Jean Despres

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Jean Despres Silver-Plated Metal Ice Bucket This silver-plated metal ice bucket, attributed to

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20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Metal

1960's German Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker by Lutz & Weiss
1960's German Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker by Lutz & Weiss

1960's German Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker by Lutz & Weiss

By Lutz & Weiss

Located in Bath, GB

brushed / bark decoration, a lovely combination together with the mirror finish silver plate. The

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate

Penguin Silver Plated Bottle Opener for Christofle 1970s
Penguin Silver Plated Bottle Opener for Christofle 1970s

Penguin Silver Plated Bottle Opener for Christofle 1970s

By Christofle

Located in Munich, DE

Christofle Selection silver plated bottle opener modelled as a penguin with blue glass sapphire

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique James Dixon & Sons Silver Plate Liquor Set
Antique James Dixon & Sons Silver Plate Liquor Set

Antique James Dixon & Sons Silver Plate Liquor Set

Located in Norton, MA

Antique James Dixon & Sons electroplated silver and glass liquor set with fitted travel case

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1960s English Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate

Mid-Century Modern Retro Lucite & Chrome Cherry Bar Ice Bucket By Hans Turnwald
Mid-Century Modern Retro Lucite & Chrome Cherry Bar Ice Bucket By Hans Turnwald

Mid-Century Modern Retro Lucite & Chrome Cherry Bar Ice Bucket By Hans Turnwald

By Hans Turnwald

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a fun cherry form ice bucket by Hans Turnwald in the 70s and produced in Germany and sometimes England. It is an excellent example of barware created with the space age trend...

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century French Silvered Brass Champagne Bucket with Stag Heads
Mid-Century French Silvered Brass Champagne Bucket with Stag Heads

Mid-Century French Silvered Brass Champagne Bucket with Stag Heads

Located in Dallas, TX

tapered vessel is forged in brass with a silvered finish, offering a clean, luminous surface that reflects

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Mid-20th Century French Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Morgan Bar Set with 8 highball Glasses, Tray & Ice Bucket
Mid-Century Modern Morgan Bar Set with 8 highball Glasses, Tray & Ice Bucket

Mid-Century Modern Morgan Bar Set with 8 highball Glasses, Tray & Ice Bucket

By Morgan & Company

Located in St. Louis, MO

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Morgan & Company complete bar set , which includes 8 high-ball

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Glass, Plastic

20th Century French Art Deco Solid Silver & Cut Glass Decanter, c.1930
20th Century French Art Deco Solid Silver & Cut Glass Decanter, c.1930

20th Century French Art Deco Solid Silver & Cut Glass Decanter, c.1930

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early-20th century French Art Deco solid silver and glass decanter. Of mid size with

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20th Century French Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver

Vintage Italian Silver-Plated "Pumpkin" Ice Bucket by Mauro Manetti
Vintage Italian Silver-Plated "Pumpkin" Ice Bucket by Mauro Manetti

Vintage Italian Silver-Plated "Pumpkin" Ice Bucket by Mauro Manetti

By Mauro Manetti

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage "pumpkin" ice bucket designed by Mauro Manetti (ca. 1970, Italy). Crafted from silver

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Aluminum, Silver Plate

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Vintage Silver Bars For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage silver bars available for sale. Each of these unique vintage silver bars was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and glass. Vintage silver bars have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of vintage silver bars to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Hollywood Regency, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco vintage silver bars are of considerable interest. Many vintage silver bars are appealing in their simplicity, but Crescent Silverware, Sanborns and Swid Powell produced popular vintage silver bars that are worth a look.

How Much are Vintage Silver Bars?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,376, while they’re typically $65 on the low end and $5,980 highest priced.

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 Vintage Silver Bars
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify vintage silver, use the hallmarks on your piece. You will usually find them on the bottoms and interiors of hollowware and decorative objects, as well as on the handles of flatware. Using trusted online resources, research the hallmarks to identify the maker and determine what characteristics to look for when dating its pieces. Employing the recommended dating method, determine the approximate age of your item. It would be considered vintage if it is 20 to 99 years old. Antiques are 100 years old or more, while contemporary pieces date back to the last 20 years. You can also enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to simplify the process. Find a collection of vintage silver decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    To tell if silver is vintage, locate the hallmarks that identify its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and to look for pieces similar to yours to estimate when it was produced. Generally, silver made 20 to 99 years ago is vintage. Older pieces are antiques, while newer ones are contemporary. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can help you identify vintage silver. Explore a wide range of silver wares on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    “Vintage” is a word used to generally describe items that were made before 1950. “Antique” is a term applied to anything made before 1900. If you have vintage silver, it was likely created between 1900 and 1950. Shop a collection of vintage and antique silver from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    Whether vintage silverware is real silver or not varies. Some makers producing silverware between 20 and 100 years ago used sterling silver and fine silver as materials. Others produced silver plate silverware, with items being made of a base metal and then finished with a thin layer of genuine silver. Silverware manufacturers also introduced stainless steel flatware during the early 20th century. Researching hallmarks found on your vintage silverware can help you determine whether or not it is real silver. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage silverware.