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Mid-Century Boar Head, Glass and Silver Plate Ice Bucket
Mid-Century Boar Head, Glass and Silver Plate Ice Bucket

Mid-Century Boar Head, Glass and Silver Plate Ice Bucket

Located in Nantucket, MA

Vintage clear glass jar of cylindrical form with a silver plate rim and lid. The lid with a model

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

Materials

Silver Plate

Six Mauro Manetti Silver Plate Animal Heads Stirrup Goblets Cups, Made in Italy
Six Mauro Manetti Silver Plate Animal Heads Stirrup Goblets Cups, Made in Italy

Six Mauro Manetti Silver Plate Animal Heads Stirrup Goblets Cups, Made in Italy

By Mauro Manetti

Located in Miami, FL

Six Mauro Manetti silver plate animal heads stirrup, goblets, cups, made in Italy. We have the

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Vintage Trophy Cup Worn Silver Plated Champagne Chiller Ice Bucket by Bristol
Vintage Trophy Cup Worn Silver Plated Champagne Chiller Ice Bucket by Bristol

Vintage Trophy Cup Worn Silver Plated Champagne Chiller Ice Bucket by Bristol

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Distressed Trophy Cup Silver Plated Champagne Chiller Ice Bucket by Bristol. Circa Mid 20th

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

Materials

Silver Plate

Christofle silver metal champagne bucket from the 1960s
Christofle silver metal champagne bucket from the 1960s

Christofle silver metal champagne bucket from the 1960s

By Christofle

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Christofle Silver Plated Metal Champagne Bucket from the 1960s A stylish champagne bucket crafted

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20th Century French Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Metal

Set Barware Bar Green Goatskin and Brass by Aldo Tura for Macabo, Italy 1960s
Set Barware Bar Green Goatskin and Brass by Aldo Tura for Macabo, Italy 1960s

Set Barware Bar Green Goatskin and Brass by Aldo Tura for Macabo, Italy 1960s

By Macabo, Aldo Tura

Located in Rome, IT

Barware set It's composed by a thermos carafe, an ice bucket and a mixer , in green goatskin and brass by Aldo Tura for Macabo. Made in Italy in the 1960s.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Metal, Brass

Set of Four Dorothy Thorpe Silver Band Roly Poly Glasses with Naval Academy Seal
Set of Four Dorothy Thorpe Silver Band Roly Poly Glasses with Naval Academy Seal

Set of Four Dorothy Thorpe Silver Band Roly Poly Glasses with Naval Academy Seal

By Dorothy Thorpe

Located in San Diego, CA

Set of four Dorothy Thorpe silver band roly poly cocktail glasses with Naval Academy seal, circa

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver

Murano Italian Art Glass Ashtray, Bubbles Design and Sterling Silver Details
Murano Italian Art Glass Ashtray, Bubbles Design and Sterling Silver Details

Murano Italian Art Glass Ashtray, Bubbles Design and Sterling Silver Details

Located in Barcelona, ES

Murano glass ashtray with million bubble drops and sterling silver accents. Italy, 1960s

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

Materials

Sterling Silver

MCM Silver Fade Ombre French Carafe Decanter & 8 Stems Style Dorothy Thorpe
MCM Silver Fade Ombre French Carafe Decanter & 8 Stems Style Dorothy Thorpe

MCM Silver Fade Ombre French Carafe Decanter & 8 Stems Style Dorothy Thorpe

By Dorothy Thorpe

Located in Topeka, KS

Stunning vintage mid-century modern beverage serving set of eight silver fade ombre French stem

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

Materials

Glass

Mid Century Modern Sterling Silver Wine Coolers, Walter Davies & Sons Ltd, 1973
Mid Century Modern Sterling Silver Wine Coolers, Walter Davies & Sons Ltd, 1973

Mid Century Modern Sterling Silver Wine Coolers, Walter Davies & Sons Ltd, 1973

By Walter Davies & Sons Ltd

Located in London, London

sterling silver wine coolers are of a plain, tapering cylindrical form. Reflecting a clean, minimalist

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1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage 20thC Italian Solid Silver & Lapis Lazuli Large Wine Cooler c.1970
Vintage 20thC Italian Solid Silver & Lapis Lazuli Large Wine Cooler c.1970

Vintage 20thC Italian Solid Silver & Lapis Lazuli Large Wine Cooler c.1970

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

An exquisite 20th Century Italian solid silver and lapis lazuli champagne / wine cooler. Generously

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20th Century Italian Other Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver

Silver Plated Glacette by Lino Sabattini for Sabattini Argenteria, Italy, 1970s
Silver Plated Glacette by Lino Sabattini for Sabattini Argenteria, Italy, 1970s

Silver Plated Glacette by Lino Sabattini for Sabattini Argenteria, Italy, 1970s

By Sabattini Argenteria, Lino Sabattini

Located in Milan, IT

Wine cooler by Lino Sabattini for Sabattini Argenteria. Large silver plated piece ready to host up

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1970s Italian Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate

Emilia Castillo Silver Plated Ice Bucket & Tongs with Seashell Motif, Mexico
Emilia Castillo Silver Plated Ice Bucket & Tongs with Seashell Motif, Mexico

Emilia Castillo Silver Plated Ice Bucket & Tongs with Seashell Motif, Mexico

By Emilia Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Striking silver plated hammered ice bucket with matching tongs by acclaimed Mexican silversmith

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1980s Mexican Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper

Champagne Bottle Shaker in Silver Plate Metal and Brass, France, 1930's
Champagne Bottle Shaker in Silver Plate Metal and Brass, France, 1930's

Champagne Bottle Shaker in Silver Plate Metal and Brass, France, 1930's

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

market. The sculpture is certainly functional but we also see this piece as a stand alone on a bar area

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Mid Century Modern Small Silver Plated Champagne Wine Chiller Bucket - a Pair
Mid Century Modern Small Silver Plated Champagne Wine Chiller Bucket - a Pair

Mid Century Modern Small Silver Plated Champagne Wine Chiller Bucket - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mid Century Modern Style Small Silver Plated Champagne Wine Chiller Bucket - a Pair. Item

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

Materials

Silver Plate

Silvered Art Deco Champagne Cooler, by Kurt Mayer 1960s ( marked by WMF )
Silvered Art Deco Champagne Cooler, by Kurt Mayer 1960s ( marked by WMF )

Silvered Art Deco Champagne Cooler, by Kurt Mayer 1960s ( marked by WMF )

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Wien, AT

Silvered Art Deco Champagne Cooler, by Kurt Mayer 1960s ( marked by WMF ) without handles 21cm with

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Brass

Vintage Barware Cocktail Set Pitcher and 4 Glasses Frosted and Silver Rim
Vintage Barware Cocktail Set Pitcher and 4 Glasses Frosted and Silver Rim

Vintage Barware Cocktail Set Pitcher and 4 Glasses Frosted and Silver Rim

By Culver Ltd., Blendo Glass 1, Libbey Glass Co.

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

with the white Frost, the top with a series of graduated silver stripes. Gorgeous for display on any

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

Materials

Glass

Set of 6 Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Cocktail Tumblers or Mugs
Set of 6 Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Cocktail Tumblers or Mugs

Set of 6 Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Cocktail Tumblers or Mugs

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine set of 6 cocktail mugs or glasses. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver with gold

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

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver Plate & Gilt Ruby Glass Owl Novelty Jug Decanter, Spain, 20th Century
Silver Plate & Gilt Ruby Glass Owl Novelty Jug Decanter, Spain, 20th Century

Silver Plate & Gilt Ruby Glass Owl Novelty Jug Decanter, Spain, 20th Century

Located in London, GB

A wonderful silver plate and gilt novelty decanter or ewer in the form of an owl with wonderfully

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20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate

Christian Dior Home , rare set 2 Ice Bucket and Wine bottle cooler silver plate
Christian Dior Home , rare set 2 Ice Bucket and Wine bottle cooler silver plate

Christian Dior Home , rare set 2 Ice Bucket and Wine bottle cooler silver plate

By Christian Dior

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful and rare 2 pieces set , ice bucket plus wine cooler . Shows original red sticker label . Made in Italy, Quick not most of the French production of Christian Dior was produc...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate

Hollywood Regency Art Deco Silver Plate Champagne Ice Bucket by Sheridan
Hollywood Regency Art Deco Silver Plate Champagne Ice Bucket by Sheridan

Hollywood Regency Art Deco Silver Plate Champagne Ice Bucket by Sheridan

By John Sheridan

Located in New York, NY

Classic Silver Plate champagne, ice bucket, wine cooler. This Hollywood Regency, Art Deco style

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Mid-20th Century Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate

Signed Jean Després Hammered Midcentury Bronze Silver Plated  Bottle Bucket
Signed Jean Després Hammered Midcentury Bronze Silver Plated  Bottle Bucket

Signed Jean Després Hammered Midcentury Bronze Silver Plated Bottle Bucket

By Jean Despres

Located in Miami, FL

hammered silver plated bronze . A great chain design around the top, classically used by this artist in his

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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate

Mid Century Mexican Silver Overlay Teal Glass Pitcher
Mid Century Mexican Silver Overlay Teal Glass Pitcher

Mid Century Mexican Silver Overlay Teal Glass Pitcher

Located in Fairfield, CA

A mid century Mexican glass pitcher. Vibrant teal color to the glass with a silver overlaid design

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

Materials

Glass

A 1980s Iconic Silver Plate and Flora Fabric Wine Cooler by Gucci
A 1980s Iconic Silver Plate and Flora Fabric Wine Cooler by Gucci

A 1980s Iconic Silver Plate and Flora Fabric Wine Cooler by Gucci

By Gucci

Located in Aci Castello, IT

crafted from heavy silver-plated metal, featuring a high-polish finish that radiates a timeless

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate

Murano Barovier Toso Orange Art Glass Bowl with Silver Flecks, 1950s
Murano Barovier Toso Orange Art Glass Bowl with Silver Flecks, 1950s

Murano Barovier Toso Orange Art Glass Bowl with Silver Flecks, 1950s

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Barcelona, ES

Amazing hand blown Sommerso orange and clear silver flecked Murano glass decorative bowl or ashtray

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

Materials

Silver Leaf

Vintage Silvered Glass Ice Bowl in the Manner of Dorothy Thorpe
Vintage Silvered Glass Ice Bowl in the Manner of Dorothy Thorpe

Vintage Silvered Glass Ice Bowl in the Manner of Dorothy Thorpe

By Dorothy Thorpe

Located in Nantucket, MA

silvered inside and out, including the bottom and with no decoration on the mirror surface.

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Glass

Pumpkin Ice Bucket Designed by Mauro Manetti, Silver Plated, circa 1970
Pumpkin Ice Bucket Designed by Mauro Manetti, Silver Plated, circa 1970

Pumpkin Ice Bucket Designed by Mauro Manetti, Silver Plated, circa 1970

By Mauro Manetti

Located in Paris, FR

Pumpkin ice bucket designed by Mauro Manetti, circa 1970 . Outside is made of silver-plated cast

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1970s Italian Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Aluminum, Silver Plate, Gold Plate

6 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Highball Glasses with Graduated Silver Bands
6 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Highball Glasses with Graduated Silver Bands

6 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Highball Glasses with Graduated Silver Bands

Located in Nantucket, MA

Mid-Century Modern highball glasses with silver bands starting wider at top and bottom and becoming

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

Materials

Glass

Pair of Small Medicis Style Silvered Metal Champagne Bucket, French, circa 1940
Pair of Small Medicis Style Silvered Metal Champagne Bucket, French, circa 1940

Pair of Small Medicis Style Silvered Metal Champagne Bucket, French, circa 1940

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

This pair of small Medicis style champagne buckets is made of silvered metal. This is a French work

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1940s French Neoclassical Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate

1980s Modernist Silver Plated French Wine Cooler by Christofle
1980s Modernist Silver Plated French Wine Cooler by Christofle

1980s Modernist Silver Plated French Wine Cooler by Christofle

By Christofle

Located in Aci Castello, IT

minimalist and contemporary design trends of the era. It has been crafted from high-quality silver-plated

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Late 20th Century French Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver Stirrup Cup Goblet Antelope Head Hunting Equestrian Barware Decor 1970s
Silver Stirrup Cup Goblet Antelope Head Hunting Equestrian Barware Decor 1970s

Silver Stirrup Cup Goblet Antelope Head Hunting Equestrian Barware Decor 1970s

By Gucci

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Silver Stirrup Cup Goblet Antelope Head Hunting Equestrian Barware Decor 1970s. 1970s

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Late 20th Century British Victorian Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate

Danish Freemason Bottle Opener in Bog Oak and Silver by Hans Hansen
Danish Freemason Bottle Opener in Bog Oak and Silver by Hans Hansen

Danish Freemason Bottle Opener in Bog Oak and Silver by Hans Hansen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Hans Hansen bottle opener executed in plus 200 years old bog oak and inlaid with sterling silver. A

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver

Vintage 20th Century French Silver Plated Wine Cooler By Christian Dior c.1970
Vintage 20th Century French Silver Plated Wine Cooler By Christian Dior c.1970

Vintage 20th Century French Silver Plated Wine Cooler By Christian Dior c.1970

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Vintage 20th Century French wine cooler / champagne bucket by Christian Dior. Beautifully crafted in the form of a clam shell, this striking piece features a hand-hammered finish thr...

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20th Century French Other Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate

Six Silver Plated & Malachite Water Goblets by Emilia Castillo for Los Castillo
Six Silver Plated & Malachite Water Goblets by Emilia Castillo for Los Castillo

Six Silver Plated & Malachite Water Goblets by Emilia Castillo for Los Castillo

By Emilia Castillo, Los Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, Mexico. The pieces are made in hand hammered brass then silver plated, the vase of each goblet is made

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1990s Mexican Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Malachite, Silver Plate

Mid Century Argentine Silver Plated Wine Cooler by Plata Lappas
Mid Century Argentine Silver Plated Wine Cooler by Plata Lappas

Mid Century Argentine Silver Plated Wine Cooler by Plata Lappas

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

aesthetic and functional design characteristic of the period. Made from silver-plated metal, the piece

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1960s Argentine Art Deco Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate

Black Starr Silver Plate Ice Bucket
Black Starr Silver Plate Ice Bucket

Black Starr Silver Plate Ice Bucket

By Black, Starr & Gorham

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco style silver plate ice bucket by Black Starr, includes the ice tong, and original

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Silver Bars

WM Rogers & Son Paul Revere 27 Silver Plated Lidded Ice Bucket with Glass Liner
WM Rogers & Son Paul Revere 27 Silver Plated Lidded Ice Bucket with Glass Liner

WM Rogers & Son Paul Revere 27 Silver Plated Lidded Ice Bucket with Glass Liner

By Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

WM Rogers & Son Paul Revere 27 Silver Plated Lidded Ice Bucket. Item features leafy twin handles

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Mid-20th Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver Plated Champagne Bucket, Italian Design From Bora's (1950-1974)
Silver Plated Champagne Bucket, Italian Design From Bora's (1950-1974)

Silver Plated Champagne Bucket, Italian Design From Bora's (1950-1974)

Located in Bilzen, BE

A silver plated champagne bucket from Italian design Bora's with a refined design (1950-1974) 23 x

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

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of SIX Whisky Drinking Glasses Barley Decoration & Silver Rim, circa 1950s
Set of SIX Whisky Drinking Glasses Barley Decoration & Silver Rim, circa 1950s

Set of SIX Whisky Drinking Glasses Barley Decoration & Silver Rim, circa 1950s

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

These are a good quality set of SIX Whisky Glasses, tumblers or drinking glasses, which have silver

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

Materials

Glass

1980s Modernist Fake Marble Lucite and Silver Plated Oval Tray by B & B Genova
1980s Modernist Fake Marble Lucite and Silver Plated Oval Tray by B & B Genova

1980s Modernist Fake Marble Lucite and Silver Plated Oval Tray by B & B Genova

By Guzzini

Located in Aci Castello, IT

. The silver-plated accents further elevate the tray's aesthetic appeal, providing a striking contrast

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate

WMF Silver Plate Modern Champagne Bucket Cooler Germany circa 1950
WMF Silver Plate Modern Champagne Bucket Cooler Germany circa 1950

WMF Silver Plate Modern Champagne Bucket Cooler Germany circa 1950

By WMF Ikora, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in New York, NY

A WMF silver plated champagne bucket cooler from Germany circa 1950. Stamped on the underside WMF

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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate

Mid-20th Century Saint Médard French Silver Plate Ice Bucket
Mid-20th Century Saint Médard French Silver Plate Ice Bucket

Mid-20th Century Saint Médard French Silver Plate Ice Bucket

By Saint Médard

Located in Pearland, TX

A fantastic example of mid-century modern design, made by renowned Saint Médard. Removable strainer included. Maker's mark on reverse. 5.25"H x 5.75"W (including handles)

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate

Serving Bar Tray Lucite and Rattan, Wicker, circa 1970
Serving Bar Tray Lucite and Rattan, Wicker, circa 1970

Serving Bar Tray Lucite and Rattan, Wicker, circa 1970

By Studio Italia Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning modernist barware serving tray or platter has a refined flair. The rare piece was expertly crafted in Italy, circa 1970. The large rectangular shape features raised edg...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Lucite, Plexiglass

Italian Modernist Silver-Plated "Squash" Lidded Serving/Candy Dish
Italian Modernist Silver-Plated "Squash" Lidded Serving/Candy Dish

Italian Modernist Silver-Plated "Squash" Lidded Serving/Candy Dish

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Italian Modern silver-plated snack/candy/serving dish with lidded top formed to

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

Materials

Silver Plate

Asprey London Sterling Silver Watch Fob Bracelet, Antique 20th Century
Asprey London Sterling Silver Watch Fob Bracelet, Antique 20th Century

Asprey London Sterling Silver Watch Fob Bracelet, Antique 20th Century

By Asprey International Limited

Located in York, GB

length 18cm, approx total weight 1.70 ozt marked 925 indicating sterling silver quality on base of bar

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Late 20th Century English Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver

Silver Plate Double Spirit Measure in the Form of a Gavel by Napier Co.
Silver Plate Double Spirit Measure in the Form of a Gavel by Napier Co.

Silver Plate Double Spirit Measure in the Form of a Gavel by Napier Co.

By Napier Co.

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Silver plate and wood double spirit measure / jigger marked "Napier" in the form of a gavel. The

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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate

Mid-Century "Haig & Haig Scotch" Glass Decanter with Sterling Silver Overlay
Mid-Century "Haig & Haig Scotch" Glass Decanter with Sterling Silver Overlay

Mid-Century "Haig & Haig Scotch" Glass Decanter with Sterling Silver Overlay

By Haig & Haig Scotch

Located in San Diego, CA

Mid-century "Haig & Haig Scotch" three-sided glass decanter with sterling silver overlay, circa

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

Materials

Sterling Silver

Blue Murano Ashtray or Bowl with Silver Flecks
Blue Murano Ashtray or Bowl with Silver Flecks

Blue Murano Ashtray or Bowl with Silver Flecks

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Italian blue Murano glass ashtray or bowl infused with silver flecks / Made in Italy, circa

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Murano Glass

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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.