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Silvered Metal Bottles Holder on a Wooden Base, French, Circa 1960
Silvered Metal Bottles Holder on a Wooden Base, French, Circa 1960

Silvered Metal Bottles Holder on a Wooden Base, French, Circa 1960

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

This unusual bottles holder is made of silver plated on brass on a wooden base. This is a French

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1960s French Neoclassical Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage 20thC English Solid Silver Set Of Six Pheasant Cocktail Sticks c.1937
Vintage 20thC English Solid Silver Set Of Six Pheasant Cocktail Sticks c.1937

Vintage 20thC English Solid Silver Set Of Six Pheasant Cocktail Sticks c.1937

By William Suckling Ltd.

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Vintage 20th Century English solid silver set of six cocktail picks in the shape of a pheasant

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20th Century British Other Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver

Mid 20th Century Sterling Silver Barware service For 12 People
Mid 20th Century Sterling Silver Barware service For 12 People

Mid 20th Century Sterling Silver Barware service For 12 People

By Gorham

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Indulge in the timeless elegance of our Mid-20th Century North American Sterling Silver Barware and

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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Sterling Silver

Six Vintage Georges Briard Silver Recumbent Lion Highball Glasses
Six Vintage Georges Briard Silver Recumbent Lion Highball Glasses

Six Vintage Georges Briard Silver Recumbent Lion Highball Glasses

By Georges Briard

Located in Nantucket, MA

Signed set of 6 Georges Briard highball glasses with a silver rim above stylized images of

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

Materials

Glass

FINE 1978 ANTIQUE DAVID SHAW WHISKY SPIRIT DECANTER WITH STERLiNG SILVER COLLAR
FINE 1978 ANTIQUE DAVID SHAW WHISKY SPIRIT DECANTER WITH STERLiNG SILVER COLLAR

FINE 1978 ANTIQUE DAVID SHAW WHISKY SPIRIT DECANTER WITH STERLiNG SILVER COLLAR

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

David Shaw Silverwear LTD cut glass crystal Whiskey decanter with Sterling Silver collar A good looking

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1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Silver Plate Cocktail Glass Charms, Set of 6 Fruit-Themed Drink Markers
Vintage Silver Plate Cocktail Glass Charms, Set of 6 Fruit-Themed Drink Markers

Vintage Silver Plate Cocktail Glass Charms, Set of 6 Fruit-Themed Drink Markers

Located in Wembley, GB

Vintage Silver Plate Cocktail Glass Charms, Set of 6 Fruit-Themed Drink Markers Add timeless

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1940s British Art Deco Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Silver Leaf

Vintage Ice Bucket in Silver Plated Faux Bamboo, Maison Baguès Style,  70s
Vintage Ice Bucket in Silver Plated Faux Bamboo, Maison Baguès Style,  70s

Vintage Ice Bucket in Silver Plated Faux Bamboo, Maison Baguès Style, 70s

By Maison Baguès

Located in Roma, IT

. Realistic silver-plated bent bamboo canes surround the ice bucket and create the handle to lift the cap

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

Materials

Silver Plate, EPNS

20th Century English Solid Silver & Leather Hip Flask, Sheffield, c.1939
20th Century English Solid Silver & Leather Hip Flask, Sheffield, c.1939

20th Century English Solid Silver & Leather Hip Flask, Sheffield, c.1939

By James Deakin & Sons

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A superb 20th Century solid silver, blown glass and bound in sumptuous crocodile leather hip flask

Category

20th Century British Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver

Bar Knife Bottle Opener Dansk Jens Quistgaard.Scandinavian Modern
Bar Knife Bottle Opener Dansk Jens Quistgaard.Scandinavian Modern

Bar Knife Bottle Opener Dansk Jens Quistgaard.Scandinavian Modern

By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a vintage bar knife bottle opener by Dansk, Design by Jens Quistgaard

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1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Stainless Steel

Large Silver Plate Champagne Bucket Wine Cooler Napoleon Bonaparte
Large Silver Plate Champagne Bucket Wine Cooler Napoleon Bonaparte

Large Silver Plate Champagne Bucket Wine Cooler Napoleon Bonaparte

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Wonderful French silver plate champange wine cooler or ice bucket Bought from a dealer on Marche

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1980s Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate

Rare Italian Silver Plated Four Wine Bottle Holder, Lino Sabattini c.1970
Rare Italian Silver Plated Four Wine Bottle Holder, Lino Sabattini c.1970

Rare Italian Silver Plated Four Wine Bottle Holder, Lino Sabattini c.1970

By Sabattini Argenteria, Lino Sabattini

Located in Bath, GB

twentieth century, Lino Sabattini was a self-taught master who gained great acclaim for his novel silver

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate

Modernist Elizabeth II Cased Sterling Silver Goblets by E.H. Parkin, 1975
Modernist Elizabeth II Cased Sterling Silver Goblets by E.H. Parkin, 1975

Modernist Elizabeth II Cased Sterling Silver Goblets by E.H. Parkin, 1975

By E.H. Parkin & Co

Located in London, London

silver set of 6 goblets, presented in its original fitted case, is of a sleek design with a flared bowl

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1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Sterling Silver

20th Century American Glass and Silver Plated Recipe Cocktail Shaker, circa 1950
20th Century American Glass and Silver Plated Recipe Cocktail Shaker, circa 1950

20th Century American Glass and Silver Plated Recipe Cocktail Shaker, circa 1950

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique mid-20th century American recipe cocktail shaker, produced in the 1950s. The glass body describes how to make a different cocktail. Just as the prohibition era was lifted in ...

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20th Century American Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate

20thC Novelty Silver Plate & Leather Book Shaped Hip Flask By J Dixon & Sons
20thC Novelty Silver Plate & Leather Book Shaped Hip Flask By J Dixon & Sons

20thC Novelty Silver Plate & Leather Book Shaped Hip Flask By J Dixon & Sons

By James Dixon & Sons

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A superb 20th Century silver plated book shaped hip flask, with a consealed twist lid. Ingeniously

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20th Century British Other Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate

FiNE 1969 VINTAGE WINE OR SHERRY SPIRIT DECANTER WITH STERLING SILVER COLLAR
FiNE 1969 VINTAGE WINE OR SHERRY SPIRIT DECANTER WITH STERLING SILVER COLLAR

FiNE 1969 VINTAGE WINE OR SHERRY SPIRIT DECANTER WITH STERLING SILVER COLLAR

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

cut glass crystal Wine or Whisky decanter with Sterling Silver collar A good looking and decorative

Category

1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Silver Plate Ice Bucket with Lizard Handles by Wolmar Castillo
Vintage Silver Plate Ice Bucket with Lizard Handles by Wolmar Castillo

Vintage Silver Plate Ice Bucket with Lizard Handles by Wolmar Castillo

By Wolmar Castillo

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Stand out mid century ice bucket handcrafted in silver plate over copper featuring lizards with

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

Materials

Stone, Silver Plate, Copper

Vintage Space Age Italian Bar Set by Pino Spagnolo for Biesse 1980s Set of 3
Vintage Space Age Italian Bar Set by Pino Spagnolo for Biesse 1980s Set of 3

Vintage Space Age Italian Bar Set by Pino Spagnolo for Biesse 1980s Set of 3

By Guzzini, Pino Spagnolo

Located in San Diego, CA

. Glamorous and unique. In original box. Great gift and great addition to your stylish bar. Mid-Century

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1980s Italian Space Age Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Metal

A 1960s German crystal and silver plated lemonade jug with central ice tube
A 1960s German crystal and silver plated lemonade jug with central ice tube

A 1960s German crystal and silver plated lemonade jug with central ice tube

Located in London, GB

A 1960s German, crystal and silver plated lemonade jug with central ice tube, hinged lid and handle

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

20th Century English Solid Silver & Glass Spirit Decanter with Lock & Key c.1927
20th Century English Solid Silver & Glass Spirit Decanter with Lock & Key c.1927

20th Century English Solid Silver & Glass Spirit Decanter with Lock & Key c.1927

By Hukin & Heath

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Stylish early-20th century English Art Deco solid silver and glass large spirit decanter. Of large

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20th Century British Art Deco Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver

Evald Nielsen, Denmark, Art Deco Cigar Ashtray in Sterling Silver
Evald Nielsen, Denmark, Art Deco Cigar Ashtray in Sterling Silver

Evald Nielsen, Denmark, Art Deco Cigar Ashtray in Sterling Silver

Located in København, Copenhagen

Evald Nielsen (1879-1958), Denmark. Art Deco cigar ashtray in sterling silver forged with duck

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1950s Danish Art Deco Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Silver on Copper Wine Caddy in the Style of Los Castillo
Vintage Silver on Copper Wine Caddy in the Style of Los Castillo

Vintage Silver on Copper Wine Caddy in the Style of Los Castillo

By Los Castillo

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Refined yet whimsical wine or bottle caddy handcrafted in silver plate over hammered copper

Category

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

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper

Bottle Rack in 1960 Hexagonal Polished Steel Italian Design Silver
Bottle Rack in 1960 Hexagonal Polished Steel Italian Design Silver

Bottle Rack in 1960 Hexagonal Polished Steel Italian Design Silver

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Bottle rack in 1960 hexagonal polished steel Italian design silver.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Steel

1930s Art Deco Bauhaus Air Brushed Ceramic and Silver Plate German Round Tray
1930s Art Deco Bauhaus Air Brushed Ceramic and Silver Plate German Round Tray

1930s Art Deco Bauhaus Air Brushed Ceramic and Silver Plate German Round Tray

By Theodor Bogler, Marianne Brandt

Located in Aci Castello, IT

machine-age aesthetic is framed by a sophisticated silver-plated rim and matching integrated handles

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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate

20th Century Solid Silver 12 Cased Cocktail Picks, Garrard, c.1986
20th Century Solid Silver 12 Cased Cocktail Picks, Garrard, c.1986

20th Century Solid Silver 12 Cased Cocktail Picks, Garrard, c.1986

By Garrard & Co. Ltd.

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

20th Century British solid silver set of twelve cocktail picks, decorated with enamels depicting

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20th Century English Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Mauro Manetti Silver Plate Pumpkin Ice Bucket Mid-Century Modern, Italy
Mauro Manetti Silver Plate Pumpkin Ice Bucket Mid-Century Modern, Italy

Mauro Manetti Silver Plate Pumpkin Ice Bucket Mid-Century Modern, Italy

By Mauro Manetti

Located in Miami, FL

Original Mauro Manetti silver plate pumpkin ice bucket, made in Italy. Keeps the ice cubes frozen

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate, Aluminum

Design Silver Plated Bottle Holder, French, Marked and Numbered, Circa 1970
Design Silver Plated Bottle Holder, French, Marked and Numbered, Circa 1970

Design Silver Plated Bottle Holder, French, Marked and Numbered, Circa 1970

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

This nice and unusual design bottle holder is made of silver plated. This is a French work, marked

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate

Ondulations by Luc Lanel Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker by Christofle
Ondulations by Luc Lanel Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker by Christofle

Ondulations by Luc Lanel Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker by Christofle

By Luc Lanel, Christofle

Located in London, London

Cocktail shaker By Christofle Silver plated Ondulations by Luc Lanel Gallia range

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate

Glass Flask with Etched Silver Plate Base and Leather Top
Glass Flask with Etched Silver Plate Base and Leather Top

Glass Flask with Etched Silver Plate Base and Leather Top

Located in Los Angeles, CA

a wonderful Glass Flask with a leather top and Silver plate etched base / drinking cup. The piece

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20th Century European Victorian Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate

Christofle Modern Silver Plated Glacette Champagne Wine Chiller Ice Bucket w Box
Christofle Modern Silver Plated Glacette Champagne Wine Chiller Ice Bucket w Box

Christofle Modern Silver Plated Glacette Champagne Wine Chiller Ice Bucket w Box

By Christofle

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Christofle Modern Silver Plated Glacette Champagne Wine Chiller Ice Bucket with Removable Ice Packs

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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate

Dorothy Thorpe Style Mid-Century Silver Fade Barware Shot Glasses
Dorothy Thorpe Style Mid-Century Silver Fade Barware Shot Glasses

Dorothy Thorpe Style Mid-Century Silver Fade Barware Shot Glasses

By Dorothy Thorpe

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

1950s Designer Dorothy Thorpe pure silver overlay band barware glasses. This set Dorothy Thorpe

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

Materials

Glass

Italian Wine Cooler Ice Bucket, Bottle Opener, Bar Tools, circa 1980s
Italian Wine Cooler Ice Bucket, Bottle Opener, Bar Tools, circa 1980s

Italian Wine Cooler Ice Bucket, Bottle Opener, Bar Tools, circa 1980s

Located in New York, NY

An Italian Postmodern black and white/off-white wine or Champagne cooler or ice bucket and bar tool

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Metal

1960s Eisenberg Lozano Silver Wine Bottle Holder Cane Wrap Germany
1960s Eisenberg Lozano Silver Wine Bottle Holder Cane Wrap Germany

1960s Eisenberg Lozano Silver Wine Bottle Holder Cane Wrap Germany

By Eisenberg Lozano

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1960s Sculptural Modern Silver Plate Wine Holder Caddy Eisenberg Lozano of New York Germany 8 h x 8

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

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Tall Silver Plated Wine Coolers, Mid 20th Century, England
Vintage Tall Silver Plated Wine Coolers, Mid 20th Century, England

Vintage Tall Silver Plated Wine Coolers, Mid 20th Century, England

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A striking pair of tall, floor-standing wine coolers in polished metal, likely dating to the mid 20th Century and designed with both practicality and visual presence in mind. Their e...

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20th Century British Other Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Silver Sculptural Earrings by Sigurd Persson made 1964
Vintage Silver Sculptural Earrings by Sigurd Persson made 1964

Vintage Silver Sculptural Earrings by Sigurd Persson made 1964

By Sigurd Persson

Located in Stockholm, SE

from a silver bar hangs a sculptural pendant formed from curved silver bands that gradually decrease in

Category

1960s Swedish Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver

Equestrian Silver Plate Nickel Horse Head and Frosted Glass Decanter Pitcher
Equestrian Silver Plate Nickel Horse Head and Frosted Glass Decanter Pitcher

Equestrian Silver Plate Nickel Horse Head and Frosted Glass Decanter Pitcher

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Equestrian Silver Plate Nickel Horse Head and Frosted Glass Decanter Pitcher. Vintage 1970s nickel

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Late 20th Century Japanese Hollywood Regency Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver Plate Stag Champagne Bucket - Fruit Bowl Wine Cooler
Silver Plate Stag Champagne Bucket - Fruit Bowl Wine Cooler

Silver Plate Stag Champagne Bucket - Fruit Bowl Wine Cooler

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Amazing and eye catching silver plate fruit / champagne / wine cooler Stands on the distinctive

Category

1980s Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate

A 1950s French silver plated and ruby cut glass cocktail shaker
A 1950s French silver plated and ruby cut glass cocktail shaker

A 1950s French silver plated and ruby cut glass cocktail shaker

Located in London, GB

A 1950s French nickel plated and ruby cut glass cocktail shaker with removable top.

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Nickel

Vintage Georges Briard Style "Load Limit" Stop Lights Hi-Ball Bar Glasses Set 7
Vintage Georges Briard Style "Load Limit" Stop Lights Hi-Ball Bar Glasses Set 7

Vintage Georges Briard Style "Load Limit" Stop Lights Hi-Ball Bar Glasses Set 7

By Georges Briard, Neiman Marcus

Located in St. Louis, MO

Vintage 1960s novelty "Load Limit" with Stoplights barware highball glasses in the style of Georges Briard. Set of seven highballs glasses with 22k gold and black, yellow, green and...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Glass

Vintage Large Silver Plate Monteith Punch Bowl Cooler 20th Century
Vintage Large Silver Plate Monteith Punch Bowl Cooler 20th Century

Vintage Large Silver Plate Monteith Punch Bowl Cooler 20th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a large vintage silver-plated Monteith punch bowl dating from the late 20th Century. The

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Late 20th Century Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Georges Briard Christmas Theme Horn & Reef Low Ball Bar Glasses Set of 6
Vintage Georges Briard Christmas Theme Horn & Reef Low Ball Bar Glasses Set of 6

Vintage Georges Briard Christmas Theme Horn & Reef Low Ball Bar Glasses Set of 6

By Georges Briard, Neiman Marcus

Located in St. Louis, MO

Vintage 1980s Christmas / Holiday theme barware glasses by Georges Briard and retailed by Neiman Marcus. Set of six rocks, old fashion or low balls glasses with 22k gold Cor De Chass...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Glass

Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Colored Etched Crystal Moser Bar Glasses with Box
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Colored Etched Crystal Moser Bar Glasses with Box

Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Colored Etched Crystal Moser Bar Glasses with Box

By Moser

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This set of six etched crystal multi-colored bar glasses were made by the renowned Moser glass

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

Materials

Crystal

Glo-Hill 6 Piece Bar Tool Set with Revolving Stand in Red Bakelite and Chrome
Glo-Hill 6 Piece Bar Tool Set with Revolving Stand in Red Bakelite and Chrome

Glo-Hill 6 Piece Bar Tool Set with Revolving Stand in Red Bakelite and Chrome

By Glo Hill

Located in Nantucket, MA

Six-piece bar tool set with revolving stand by Glo-Hill in red/black mottled faux tortoise Bakelite

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Mid-20th Century Canadian Art Deco Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Chrome

1960s Eisenberg Lozano Sculptural Silver Wine Bottle Holder Germany Aubock Style
1960s Eisenberg Lozano Sculptural Silver Wine Bottle Holder Germany Aubock Style

1960s Eisenberg Lozano Sculptural Silver Wine Bottle Holder Germany Aubock Style

By Eisenberg Lozano

Located in Chula Vista, CA

AMBIANIC presents 1960s Sculptural Modern Silver Plate Wine Holder Caddy Eisenberg Lozano of New

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

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 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 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 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.