Sterling Silver
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Sterling Silver For Sale
Sterling Silver Menorah
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a new sterling silver menorah with a modern design. Sitting on a rectangular base with a ball at the bottom of each branch, the arms come up and crisscross each oth...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Empire Silver Lidded Jug With Cockerel, Germany, Circa 1810
Located in Vienna, AT
Empire silver lidded jug with a stepped, funnel-shaped foot on a square plinth, a large fluted ring decorated with acanthus leaves, in which the smooth, raised bulbous vessel rests, ...
Category
1810s German Empire Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Sterling Silver Christmas Ornament
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver Christmas ornament by Wallace Silversmiths dated 2015. It shows St. Christopher holding the Baby Jesus in one arm and blessing him with the other ...
Category
2010s American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Christmas Ornament
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver Christmas ornament by Reed and Barton dated 1982. It is the “Christmas Cross” ornament, just in time for the holidays! Merry Christmas.
Category
1980s American Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
“Gallia” Christofle Set Twelve Art Deco Period Animal Figure Knife Rests France
Located in New York, NY
Set of twelve Art Deco period knife rests from France circa 1930. By "Gallia", an avant garde line of Christofle. Animals sculpted in silvered bronze.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Sterling Silver
Materials
Bronze
Pair Of Antique 3-Flame Biedermeier Silver Candelabra, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Vienna, AT
Two festive Biedermeier silver candle holders on a cambered stand with straight folds and a curved edge, embossed decorative ribbon on the raised folds on the foot and baluster-shape...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Magnificent Large Art Nouveau Silver Centerpiece, by J.C. Klinkosch Vienna, 1884
Located in Vienna, AT
Large magnificent silver centrepiece on a round stepped stand with a wide shallow bowl around a baluster-shaped central column, the walls richly decorated with boss decoration and ro...
Category
1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Reed & Barton Set of 6 Sterling Silver Servers in Francis I Pattern Art Nouveau
Located in New York, NY
Reed & Barton set of 6 sterling silver servers in Francis I pattern and in Art Nouveau style, from the 20th century, consisting of:
a cold meat fork measuring 9 1/2'' in length
an a...
Category
20th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
American Silver Hot Water Urn Samovar from Early 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
American silver hot water urn or samovar, from the early 19th century, beautifully adorned with stylized natural motifs, and standing on 4 feet. I...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Antique George V Sterling Silver and Glass Stamp Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver and glass stamp box; an addition to our collectable antique boxes.
This exceptional and rare antique George V sterling silver and glass stamp box has been realistically modelled in the form of a book.
The glass body of the box is embellished with moulded decoration replicating the details of the book's pages and ribbed spine.
This exceptional box is fitted with a hallmarked mount to the rim and a hinged cover, ornamented with the elucidating engraving 'STAMPS'.
The upper plateau of the cover is further ornamented with engraved details, reproducing the book's decoration.
This antique silver box opens to reveal two stamp compartments, moulded within the glass body.
The interior of the cover bears the retailer's mark 'A & J Smith, Aberdeen'.
This exceptional box is a large example for its type.
Condition
This antique silver stamp box...
Category
1910s English Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Chrysanthemum Flatware Set, Service for 12
Located in New Orleans, LA
214-Piece Flatware Service
Tiffany & Co.
Circa 1910
This exceptional 214-piece Tiffany & Co. sterling flatware service for 12 features the highly desirable Chrysanthemum pattern. In...
Category
20th Century American Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Viennese Empire Portal Clock With Caryatids And Gilded Fittings, Around 1810
Located in Vienna, AT
Complete Vienna clock on six stocky ball feet made of alabaster, architecturally structured wooden case with fruitwood veneers in the shape of a portal, steps in front flanked by two...
Category
1810s Austrian Empire Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
TIFFANY & CO. Antique C. 1870-90s Sterling Silver Soldered Pin Cushion Converted
Located in Greer, SC
Antique Tiffany & Co. Silver Soldered Pin Cushion holder. This originally held a pin cushion, though is now holding a perfume bottle (included in the listing). This beautiful piece i...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Japanese Silver Bowl
Located in London, GB
Japanese Silver Bowl from the Meiji period, of hemispherical form with scalloped rim upon a round foot. The exterior is profusely embossed in chrysanthemum...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Art Nouveau Silver Jardinière With Cut Glass Insert, Lippa & Co, Vienna ca 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant silver jardinière in an elliptical base shape on four ball feet, straight vertical walls with regular vertical openings, structured by rhythmically placed pilasters with reli...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Sterling Silver Art Deco Candlesticks
By Hamilton Silver Mfg. Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a pair of sterling silver candlesticks in the Art Deco style of the 1920’s. They have a cylindrical shape with a cutout design right above the base and right below ...
Category
1920s American Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Serving Spoon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver serving spoon by Saart Brothers Silver in the “No. 1” pattern of 1900. The handle is beautifully decorated in the Victorian style while the bowl i...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl Fruit/Dessert Service
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and mother of pearl fruit/dessert cutlery set for twelve ...
Category
Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau Silver Jardinière In Navette Form, Hermann Schrader Germany, Ca 1907
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant silver jardinière in the shape of a small boat standing on four rocaille feet that project downwards, the vessel in the middle section with a horizontal band of lamellas that...
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Napkin Rings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive set of six antique Victorian English sterling silver napkin rings - boxed; an addition to our dining silverware collection.
This exceptional set ...
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Starlit by Allan Adler Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 77 pcs Dinner
By Allan Adler
Located in Big Bend, WI
Allan W. Adler - His clean, unadorned and well-crafted style was strongly influenced by the traditional work of early American silversmiths and the contemporary work then being done ...
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau Silver Centerpiece, Jardinière With Glass Insert, Vienna Circa 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant silver centrepiece in the strict Viennese Secession style in an oval basic shape, curved and geometric elements overlapping each other, handles curved upwards in length, form...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Tall Art Nouveau Silver Centerpiece With Glass Bowl, F. Schlesinger Vienna, 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant silver centerpiece on a tall, round, fluted, tiered base on four divided feet with floral decoration, with elongated radial and alternating small diamond-shaped perforations ...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Art Nouveau Silver Centerpiece Bowl With Caryatid As A Carrier, Vienna, Ca 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
Tall festive silver centrepiece on a curved, funnel-shaped stand on four feet with generous relief decoration of flowers and ribbons as the base for the three-dimensional caryatid in...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Pair Of 6-Flame Art Nouveau Silver Candelabra With Caryatids, Vienna, Ca 1890
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of tall festive silver candelabra on a stepped funnel-shaped stand, based on four lion feet with volute and foliate decoration, radial pleated decoration to the lower rim, the fluting and cone of the foot of plain design with two applied oval panels to the front and back, framed by elaborate volute and floral decoration, on a round, domed disc, in the centre a fully sculpted caryatid in an ancient Greek dress...
Category
1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Antique Victorian Solid Silver Card Case Exquisite Engravings - 1844
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this exceptionally fine and exquisite Victorian solid silver card case with marks for Wheeler & Cronin, Birmingham 1844.
This card case presents some of t...
Category
19th Century Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Solid Silver Gilt Heart Shaped Box/Vinaigrette- 18th Century
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this enchanting 18thc. solid silver gilt heart-shaped box made likely of German origin.
An almost (if not) identical piece is in the Victoria & Albert Mus...
Category
18th Century Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Sterling Silver Tableware Set. Denmark, 1940's.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Polished sterling silver set.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Chrysanthemum Silver Gilt Oval Bowls, Set of 6
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of 6 Silver-Gilt Bowls
Tiffany & Co.
1907-1947
This set of silver-gilt Chrysanthemum oval bowls by Tiffany & Co. serve as a grand addition to any fine dining affair. The gilding...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Georg Jensen Candlesticks
By Georg Jensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are thrilled to offer you this pair of sterling silver candlesticks by Georg Jensen. Jensen silver is all the way up there when it comes to quality, craftsmanship and design. Th...
Category
1960s American Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rey Urban Silver bowl Sweden 1970 Signed
By Rey Urban
Located in Paris, FR
REY URBAN. Bowl, sterling silver, Stockholm 2007, hammered decor, wave-shaped edge, signed. Engraved SEB on the bottom
Good condition
Weight: 355Gr
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Vintage Sterling Silver Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative Letter Opener (1953)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver Queen Elizabeth II commemorative letter opener - boxed; an addition to our diverse ornamental collect...
Category
1950s English Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Candlesticks
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a pair of sterling silver candlesticks by Gorham Silversmiths of Providence, Rhode Island. Designed & manufactured at the height of WWII, they have a simple design w...
Category
1940s American Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau Silver Jardinière, Bruckmann & Sons for Theodor Schallmayer Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant, festive silver vessel with a wide oval body, naturalistically domed, the lower section curved and overlapping, with four protruding bars forming feet resting on the base and...
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Stylish Buccellati Sterling Silver Stem Flower Salt & Pepper Shakers
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Stylish sterling silver figural salt and pepper shakers. Two flowers (one with gilt traces) set in stand. Each flower has a curvilinear stem, round bud with threaded double-leaf cove...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Old Newbury Crafters Handwrought Sterling Silver 174-Piece Oak Leaf Flatware Set
Located in New York, NY
Old Newbury Crafters 174-piece sterling silver handwrought flatware set, beautifully hand-made and with heavy gage, in Oak Leaf Pattern and in a style and quality similar to that of Georg Jensen, made in the 20th century.
Retailed by Spaulding, a prestigious Chicago retailer, it consists of:
12 ice cream forks measuring 6 1/8'' in length
12 cocktail forks measuring 5 1/2'' in length
18 salad forks measuring 6 3/8'' in length
12 dinner forks measuring 7 1/8'' in length
12 all-silver butter spreaders measuring 6'' in length
16 steak knives measuring 8 1/2'' in length
12 dinner knives measuring 9'' in length
12 ice tea spoons measuring 8'' in length
28 teaspoons measuring 6 1/4'' in length
12 bouillon spoons 6'' measuring in length
12 cream soup spoons measuring 6 1/2'' in length
a two-piece carving set with a fork measuring 9'' in length and a knife measuring 10 3/8'' in length
a cream ladle measuring 6 3/8'' in length
a pie server with a stainless steel blade measuring 10 1/2'' in length
a cold meat fork measuring 8 3/8'' in length
a pair of mashed potato serving spoons measuring 10 3/4'' in length
an all-silver fish server measuring 11 1/4'' in length
a heart-shaped all-silver pie server measuring 9'' in length
an all-silver tomato server measuring 9 5/8'' in length
a tablespoon measuring 9'' in length
a round serving spoon measuring 10'' in length
an all-silver fish slice measuring 9 3/8'' in length
a tomato server with a stainless steel blade measuring 10'' in length
a tart server measuring 6 7/8'' in length
Each piece bears hallmarks as shown, which indicate that master craftsmen including James F. Harvey, Robert H. Lapham, and Daniel S. Morrill handmade the flatware set. Total approximate silver weight including 1 troy ounce per knife is an impressive 236 troy ounces. This set is sold in its original Spaulding flannels.
Old Newbury Crafters is a celebrated American silversmith, known for creating high-quality, entirely handmade flatware. Old Newbury Crafters began business in 1915 as a partnership between "spoonman" Elmer Senior and "polisher" Albert MacBurnie. Both men had worked at the Frank Smith Silver Company in Gardner, Massachusetts. After leaving there, MacBurnie went to work for Towle Silversmiths. When MacBurnie left Towle, he went to work full time at Old Newbury Crafters. In 1921, at the Art Institute of Chicago, at the Applied Arts Exhibition, the prize for original design in silverware was given to Old Newbury Crafters. In 1934, at the New York Society of Craftsmen, their work was exhibited at a show illustrating contemporary trends in American craft work. After many generations, Old Newbury Crafters is still active to this day.
Their unique, extremely limited production is characterized by renowned hand-wrought (hand hammered) patterns. The process begins with a single bar of sterling silver. There is no stamping or cutting out of the sterling - the piece is forged with a five pound hammer on the polished surface of an anvil. As it is forged the silver hardens and must be heated by the Silversmith to soften it. It is fired to a glowing red and plunged into cold water.
The hammering doesn't end when the piece is forged to shape; it is rehammered with a lighter planishing hammer to smooth out the heavy forging marks, leaving a subtle hammered texture. The hand-forged sterling silver flatware...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Seal Peppers (1882)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, and rare pair of antique Victorian English sterling silver seal peppers; an addition to our 19th century novelty silver cruets/condiments collect...
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Cigarette Case with Green Sunburst Enamel Guilloche
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this stunning sunburst green enamel and sterling silver cigarette case, made by Walker & Hall in Birmingham 1937.
With practicality, elegance and style com...
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of Six Sterling Silver Demitasse Cups & Saucers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a set of six sterling silver demitasse cups and saucers by Frank Whiting Silver. The sterling cup holders and saucers have been repaire...
Category
1910s American Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau Silver Jardinière With Glass Insert, Bruckmann & Sons, Germany, 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant, festive silver vessel with a wide oval vertical wall standing on four feet attached to the lower rim, central cartouches on the front and back, supported by a surrounding, relief and openwork flower and leaf interlacing, slightly curved upper edge, two handles attached to the sides in the form of wavy ribbons pulled...
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Circa 1970 Sterling Silver Flatware Service in Old Maryland Engraved by Kirk
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage sterling silver Old Maryland Engraved pattern flatware service by Kirk. Monogram HSH. Service for 8: dinner knives, luncheon knives, dinner forks, luncheon forks, salad forks...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Brand New El Grandee, Sterling Silver Flatware Service for Twelve, by Towle
Located in Bronx, NY
This vintage sterling silver flatware service for twelve is circa 1964 & designed by Towle. This set consists of twelve six piece sterling silver settings in the "El Grandee" pattern...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Baroque Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
Watson Wallace Meadow Rose 925 Sterling Silver Flatware Set 77 Pc Dinner Setting
Located in Greer, SC
Stunning Meadow Rose by Watson / Wallace sterling silver flatware set, 77 pieces total (no box). Great condition, with no monograms.
This set includes:
12 Knives
4 Tablespoons
18 Te...
Category
Early 20th Century American Other Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Birks Sterling Silver Flatware, Service for Twelve
By Henry Birks
Located in Bronx, NY
This vintage stylish sterling silver service for twelve is designed in the Louis XV pattern by Birks Silver Co.. The signature is found in a groove on the back of each handle & dates...
Category
Early 20th Century Canadian Rococo Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
Tiffany & Co Hampton Sterling Silver, 130 pieces
Located in Toledo, OH
This set of Hampton sterling silver flatware by Tiffany & Co has 130 pieces. The set weighs 151.6 troy ounces and is monogrammed. T...
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver Cigarette Case and Powder Compact by Cartier, Circa 1950
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A fabulous combination fluted silver cigarette case and powder compact. Made in the workshops of Cartier, Paris. The case features one compartment designed to hold face powder that a...
Category
1950s French Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Gold Plate
Cartier Silver Box and Cover by Puiforcat c1940
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Cartier silver box and cover by Puiforcat c1940
Date : c1940
Origin : Paris, France
Decoration : Circular box and cover with hammered silv...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Set of 12 Estate American Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Wine Goblets, Circa 1930
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of 12 Estate American Sterling Silver Wine or Water Goblets With Vermeil Bowls Hallmarked "Reed & Barton," Circa 1930-1940.
Category
Early 20th Century American Sterling Silver
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Heavy Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Gilt Cigar/Cheroot Case - London 1850
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to have acquired and offer this spectacular Victorian solid silver gilt cigar/cheroot case made in London in 1850 with marks for Thomas Edwards.
Whilst difficult t...
Category
19th Century Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Russian Solid Silver Spoons Cloisonne Enamel Vasily Agafonov c.1910
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this enchanting pair of polychrome enamel antique Imperial Russian silver spoons made in Moscow c.1910 with maker's mark for probably Vasily Agafonov.
Thi...
Category
Early 20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Antique Georgian Solid Silver Gilt Dishes Set of 12 - 1780-1811
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this magnificent matched set of Georgian solid silver dishes, all fully gilt in a rich gold tone and remaining in great condition.
This set of 12 dishes ...
Category
18th Century Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons 1993
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage English straight sterling silver Hanoverian Bead pattern canteen of cutlery for twelve persons - boxed; an addition to our vintage flatware collection.
The pieces of this exceptional vintage Elizabeth II sterling silver canteen of cutlery for twelve persons have been crafted in the Hanoverian bead pattern.
The anterior and posterior surfaces of each handle are embellished with paralleling bead decorated borders.
This 124 piece canteen of cutlery includes:
Basic Service:
12 Table knives
12 Table forks
12 Soup spoons
12 Dessert knives
12 Dessert forks
12 Dessert spoons
12 Fish knives
12 Fish forks
12 Teaspoons
12 Coffee spoons
Additional Pieces:
4 Table/Serving spoons
This exceptional and comprehensive service benefits from the solid silver fish service.
The components of this cutlery service have been crafted by the flatware specialists Carr's of Sheffield Ltd in 1993.
This exceptional sterling silver flatware set can be supplied with the original lift up lid and one drawer canteen box...
Category
1990s English Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Fabergé Silver Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine condition—a feat given the rarity of Fabergé silver from this era. Featuring a full set of dinner and dessert flatware as well as 6 rare samovar teacups, this service is a testament to the unparalleled elegance of this world-famous firm.
This exemplary set epitomizes the height of Fabergé silver craftsmanship, with each piece and its original fitted chest meticulously hallmarked with the Fabergé seal...
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Sterling Water Pitcher by Juvento Lopez Reyes Mexico
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, Sterling, by Juvento Lopez Reyes, Mexico. This hyper- modern water pitcher features a curvilinear handle, elongated everted rim and ...
Category
1960s Mexican Modern Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Coffee of Chocolate Set with Tray
Located in Litchfield, CT
Date marked 1962/63, Sterling, by Tiffany & Co., England. Modern and Art Deco collide in this very sleek coffee or chocolate set. Brilliant as a decorative accessory or perfect for ...
Category
1960s English Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling and 22k Axe
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1920s, Sterling, 22k, American. A one-of-a-kind objet, this sterling axe was made in the 1920s. Set with a 1925 gold piece, it suggests a tomahawk and is also very similar to Norse axes of the 10th century. We do not who made it...
Category
1920s American Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Lap-Over Edge Flatware Service, 248 Pieces
Located in New Orleans, LA
This monumental 248-piece sterling silver flatware service was crafted by the legendary Tiffany & Co. and features the exceptional Lap-Over Edge pattern. This intricate, nature-inspi...
Category
19th Century American Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Charles Nicolas Odiot - Important Solid Silver Tray Circa 1840/1860
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Charles Nicolas ODIOT - Important solid silver tray circa 1840/1860
Large rectangular tray with side handles mounted on four foliage legs. This tray has been mounted with a hamme...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Charles X Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage, New and Antique Sterling Silver
Dining and entertaining changed drastically when we began to set our tables with sterling silver for holiday gatherings, wedding receptions, engagement parties and, in some of today’s homes, everyday meals.
Often called the “Queen of metals,” silver has been universally adored for thousands of years. It is easy to see why it has always been sought after: It is durable, strong and beautiful. (Louis XIV had tables made entirely of silver.) Sterling silver is an alloy that is made of 92.5 percent silver — the “925” stamp that identifies sterling-silver jewelry refers to this number. The other 7.5 percent in sterling silver is typically sourced from copper.
Neoclassical-style sterling-silver goods in Europe gained popularity in the late 18th century — a taste for sterling-silver tableware as well as tea sets had taken shape — while in the United States, beginning in the 19th century, preparing the dinner table with sterling-silver flatware had become somewhat of a standard practice. Indeed, owning lots of silver goods during the Victorian era was a big deal. Back then, displaying fine silver at home was a status symbol for middle-class American families. And this domestic silver craze meant great profitability for legendary silversmith manufacturers such as Reed & Barton, Gorham Manufacturing Company and the International Silver Company, which was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898, a major hub of silver manufacturing nicknamed “Silver City.”
Today, special occasions might call for ceremonial silver designed by Tiffany & Co. or the seductive sterling-silver cutlery from remarkable Danish silversmith Georg Jensen, but there really doesn’t have to be an event on the calendar to trot out your finest tableware.
Event- and wedding-planning company maestro Tara Guérard says that some “investment pieces,” such as this widely enamored alloy, should see everyday use, and we’re inclined to agree.
“Sterling-silver flatware is a must-have that you can use every single day, even to eat cereal,” she says. “Personally, I want a sterling-silver goblet set for 12 to 20; I would use them every time I had a dinner party. Ultimately, there are no criteria for buying vintage pieces: Buy what you love, and make it work.”
Whether you’re thinking “ceremonial” or “cereal,” browse a versatile collection of vintage, new and antique sterling-silver wares on 1stDibs today.