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Sterling Silver For Sale
Creator: Gorham Manufacturing Company
Creator: Walker & Hall
Sterling Candlesticks, 1916
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are happy to offer this pair of sterling silver candlesticks in the Plymouth pattern by Gorham Silversmiths, circa 1916. They have a scalloped base and bobeche and the body also h...
Category
1910s American Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Candlesticks
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of sterling silver candlesticks by Gorham Silver Company in the “Plymouth” pattern. A tapered body, an oval vase and a ribbed bobeche. Young, moder...
Category
1910s American Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Edgemont by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 50 Pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Originally issued in 1987, Edgemont by Gorham has symmetrical flutes that adorn the end of the flatware, flaring in an unmistakable pattern.
Dinner size Edgemont by Gorham sterling ...
Category
Late 20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rondo by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 12 Service 59 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Rondo by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set - 59 Pieces. This set includes:
12 Knives, 8 7/8"
12 Forks, 7 1/4"
12 Salad Forks, 6 5/8"
12 Teaspoons, ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Andante by Gorham Sterling Silver Set for 12 Service 77 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Andante by Gorham c1963 sterling silver Flatware set - 77 Pieces. This set includes:
12 Knives, 9 1/8"
12 Forks, 7 1/4"
12 Salad Forks, 6 3/4"
12 Teaspoons, 6"
12 Place Soup Spoons, ...
Category
1960s Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tipt by Walker & Hall Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 56 Pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Tipt is a plain pattern with a oval tip, creating a simple, timeless design. The Knives in this set have wonderful pistol-grip handles.
Stunning "Tipt" by Walker & Hall (England) ...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Gorham Edwardian Regency Sterling Silver Platter Tray
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Regency sterling silver platter tray. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1915. Oval well with paneled curvilinear shoulder and reeded r...
Category
1910s American Edwardian Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
1912 Gorham Sterling Bowl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This oblong shaped bowl has a scalloped edge and base. Along the rim, a string of beads follows the shape of the bowl. On each end flowers and garlands...
Category
1910s American Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Walker & Hall Antique English Sterling Silver Cake/Fruit Basket
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver cake/fruit basket; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection
This fine antique George V sterling silver cake / fruit basket has a plain oval shaped form.
The surface of the basket is plain and unembellished.
The shaped Chippendale style rim is ornamented with an applied moulded border.
This antique silver basket...
Category
1910s English Other Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Art Nouveau American Sterling Silver Tyg Presentation / Champagne Cup
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique American sterling silver tyg presentation / champagne cup in the Art Nouveau style; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection.
This exceptional antique American sterling silver tyg presentation / champagne cup has a circular waisted shaped form onto a circular shaped spreading foot.
The lower portion of the shaped body of this tyg* cup is embellished with impressive embossed and chased scrolling leaf ornamentation in the Art Nouveau style, paralleling the shaped foot.
The anterior surface of the body is ornamented with the contemporary engraved initials 'IWS'.
The upper and lower rims of the vessel are encompassed with applied moulded borders.
This impressive silver cup is fitted with three cast sterling silver C shaped handles accented with a three-dimensional ribbon tied reed decoration, with impressive organic terminals.
The underside of this exceptional example of antique silver bears the contemporary engraved inscription 'Presented to Jean W Stevenson as a token to commemorate her engagement to Edward H Graves from his father Henry Graves, January 17th 1899'.
This versatile cup is a substantial size and if required could be used as a wine/bottle cooler; with the use of the three handles, this piece could easily be transferred down a dining table.
The later hallmarks struck to the underside of this impressive cup include:
Maker's mark: G (Gorham Manufacturing Company)
Anchor mark: Gorham trademark anchor
Silver quality/purity mark: Sterling (925, 925/1000)
Registration number: A237
* A tyg is a large English mug...
Category
1890s American Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
1927 Gorham Candlesticks
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Straight lines, tailored look; octangular body and base. These candlesticks are for the Minimalist, who likes a clean sleek look.
Category
1920s American Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Gorham Chantilly-Grand Sterling Silver 3-Piece Coffee Set
Located in New York, NY
Turn-of-the-century Chantilly-Grand sterling silver 3-piece coffee set. Made by Gorham in Providence. This set comprises coffeepot, creamer, and sugar. Scrolled rims, spread and scro...
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Antique Gorham American Edwardian Flask in Sterling Silver Cage
Located in New York, NY
Large Edwardian flask. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1900. Rectilinear with flat front and back and curved sides in clear glass. Textural easy-grip sterling silver cage with dense ...
Category
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Golden Wheat by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12 Set 53 pieces Scarce
Located in Big Bend, WI
Scarce Golden Wheat by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware set - 53 pieces. This set includes:
12 Knives, 9 1/4"
12 Forks, 7 1/4"
12 Salad Forks, 6 7/8"
12...
Category
Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Aesthetic Style Silver Water Pitcher
Located in London, GB
Beautifully crafted antique American sterling silver water jug in the Aesthetic style, with a frosted surface decorated with the most delicate hand-eng...
Category
Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Gorham Sterling Silver 3-Piece Mother Goose Baby Set
Located in New York, NY
Turn-of-the-century Edwardian sterling silver baby set. Made by Gorham in Providence. This set comprises cup, bowl, and plate. Cup has scroll bracket handle, raised and stepped foot, and gilt interior. Bowl has same foot. Plate has deep well. Acid-etched scenes depicting scenes from Mother Goose, including Old King Cole being presented with his Bowl, Little Bo Peep...
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Silver Candlesticks, Made by Walker & Hall of Sheffield, 1913
Located in London, GB
Pair of Silver 10.25 Inch Candlesticks,Made By Walker & Hall of Sheffield, 1913.
This style of candlestick was around in the 1830's
They have a slight melon shape with nice leafwor...
Category
1910s English William IV Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Antique English Victorian Neoclassical 3-Light Candelabra
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Victorian neoclassical sterling silver 3-light candelabra. Made by Walker & Hall in Sheffield in 1898. Tapering and fluted shaft on raised square foot. Central socket on knop...
Category
1890s English Neoclassical Revival Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Angel Decorated Gorham Sterling Bowl
Located in Riverdale, NY
Charming angel adorned bowl by Gorham Manufacturing Co. circa 1870's-80's, perfect for candy or pot pourri.
This bowl was inscribed to Louisa De Hart Phipps who resided in Mo. and ...
Category
1870s American Late Victorian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Golden Scroll by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 66 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Lovely bright-cut golden scroll by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set, 66 pieces. This set includes:
12 Knives, 9 1/8"
12 Forks, 7 3/8"
12 Salad forks,...
Category
Late 20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Bowl, 1927
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This bowl stands on a pedestal that is not weighted. It has a wide rim encircling it with a classic design. A medallion on each side intercepted by wreaths and leaves. Thanks to the ...
Category
1920s American Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Mid-Century Punch Bowl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are proud to offer you this sterling silver punch bowl by Gorham Silversmiths of Providence, Rhode Island dated 1953. Simply put, it’s HUGE! Elegant and chic it’s the epitome of M...
Category
1950s American Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Galleried Tea Tray
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver galleried tea tray; an addition to our Victorian teaware collection
This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver tray has a plain oval form.
The surface of this large oval sterling silver tray...
Category
1890s British Victorian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Greenbrier by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 68 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Greenbrier by Gorham sterling silver flatware set of 68 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 8 7/8".
12 forks, 7 3/8".
12 salad forks, 6 3/4".
12 teaspoons, 6".
12 cream soup spoon...
Category
1930s American Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Saint Dunstan Chased by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 73 pc W mono
Located in Big Bend, WI
Stunning Saint Dunstan Chased by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set, 73 pieces. This set includes:
8 Knives, 9 1/4"
8 Forks, 7 3/8"
8 Salad Forks w/heart, 6 1/2"
8 Teaspoons, 6"
8 ...
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Golden Scroll by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Place Size Service 57 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Golden scroll by Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 57 pieces. This set includes:
8 knives, 9 1/8"
8 forks, 7 3/8"
8 salad forks, 7"
8 teaspoons, 5 3/4"
8 place soup spoons,...
Category
Late 20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Gorham Zodiac Sterling Silver 3-Piece Baby Set
Located in New York, NY
Zodiac sterling silver 3-piece baby set. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1915. This set comprises mug, bowl, and plate. Cup: Straight sides, short inset foot,...
Category
1910s American Art Nouveau Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gossamer by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service For 12 Set 70 Pieces Modern
Located in Big Bend, WI
Simple and modern Gossamer by Gorham Sterling Silver flatware set - 70 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 8 7/8"
12 forks, 7 3/8"
12 salad forks, 6 5/8"
12 teaspoons, 6"
12 place...
Category
Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Imperial Chrysanthemum Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 416 Pc Chest
Located in Big Bend, WI
Provenance: This set was owned by then president of the Historic Broadmoor Resort, Charles L. Tutt II, for his home in Colorado Springs. That home was given to the Colorado College a...
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Edgemont by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 60 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Issued in 1987, Edgemont by Gorham has symmetrical flutes that adorn the end of the flatware, flaring in an unmistakable pattern.
Edgemont by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set, 60...
Category
Late 20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Epic by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 65 Pieces Deco Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Scarce dinner size epic by Gorham, circa 1941, sterling silver flatware set, 65 pieces. This set includes:
12 dinner knives, 9 1/2"
12 dinner forks, 7 3/4"
12 salad forks, 6 1/2"
12...
Category
1940s Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of American Edwardian Sterling Silver Candlesticks by Gorham
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Edwardian sterling silver candlesticks. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1905. Each: Ovoid, tapering, and fluted shaft with interlaced script monogram; stepped oval foot. Urn ...
Category
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Chantilly by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Eight Service 48 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Chantilly by Gorham sterling silver flatware set of 48 pieces. This set includes:
Eight knives, 8 7/8",
eight forks, 7",
eight salad forks, 5 3/4",
eight teaspoons, 5 3/4",
eight...
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Golden Wheat by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service 8 Set 58 Pieces Scarce
Located in Big Bend, WI
Golden wheat by Gorham sterling silver flatware set - 58 pieces. This set includes:
8 Knives, 9 1/4"
8 Forks, 7 1/4"
8 Salad Forks, 6 7/8"
8 Teaspoons,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Walker & Hall Antique 1926 Sterling Silver Napkin Rings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique George V English sterling silver napkin rings, boxed; part of our dining silverware collection.
These exceptional antique George ...
Category
1920s British Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Nocturne by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 93 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Large nocturne by Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 93 pieces. This pattern has an simple, Art Deco, linear design.
This set includes:
12 knives, 9"
12 forks, 7 1/4"
12 salad ...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Willow by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 62 Pieces Wheat
Located in Big Bend, WI
Mid-Century Modern Willow by Gorham sterling silver circa 1954 flatware set of 62 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 9 1/4"
12 forks, 7 1/2"
12 salad forks, 7"
12 teaspoons, 6"
1...
Category
1950s Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cambridge by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 310 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Incredible monumental Dinner and Luncheon Cambridge by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set - 310 pieces, including many unusual serving pieces. Thi...
Category
Early 20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Blithe Spirit by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 72 Pieces New
Located in Big Bend, WI
Unused Blithe spirit by Gorham sterling silver flatware set - 72 pieces. This set includes:
8 knives, 9 1/8"
8 forks, 7 1/4"
8 salad forks, 6 5/8"
8 teaspoons, 5 7/8"
8 place ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver String Box by Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive, unusual antique George V English sterling silver string box made by Gorham Manufacturing Company; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection
This exceptional antique George V sterling silver string box has a circular rounded form.
The surface of this unusual box is plain and embellished with a broad band of pierced scrolling designs.
This impressive antique string box...
Category
1910s Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Buttercup by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service Lunch 48 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Buttercup by Gorham sterling silver flatware set - 48 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 8 7/8".
12 forks, 7".
12 ...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Weymouth by Gorham Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set for 8 Service 100 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Rare Weymouth by Gorham, circa 1914, sterling silver Dinner & Luncheon Size Flatware set - 100 pieces. This set includes:
8 Dinner knives, 9 5/8"
8 Dinner forks, 7 5/8"
8 Regular kkn...
Category
Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique American Sterling Silver Bowl Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique American sterling silver bowl made by Gorham Manufacturing Company; an addition to AC Silver's dining silverware ...
Category
1880s American Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
English Gadroon by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 94 Pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb dinner size English Gadroon by Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 94 pieces. This set includes:
8 dinner size knives, 9 1/2"
8 dinner size forks, 7 5/8"
8 salad forks, 6 1/...
Category
Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Edwardian Queen Anne Style Sterling Silver Four-Piece Tea Service
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver four piece tea service in the Queen Anne style; an addition to our silver teaware collection.
This fine antique Edw...
Category
Early 1900s Great Britain (UK) Queen Anne Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
White Paisley by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 67 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
White Paisley by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set - 67 pieces. This pattern was introduced in the year 1966 and features a contemporary shaped handle that is partially engraved wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cromwell by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 141 Pcs G Mono
Located in Big Bend, WI
Outstanding cromwell by Gorham sterling silver flatware set with "G" monogram in fitted box - 141 pieces. This set includes:
12 dinner size knives, 9 3/4"
12 dinner size forks, 7...
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Golf Putter, hallmarked 1922
Located in London, GB
An extraordinary presentation golf putter with hallmarked Sterling silver head made by Walker & Hall in 1922. The club is an exact replica of a standard pu...
Category
1920s British Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Chantilly by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service Luncheon, 63 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
12 knives, 8 7/8"
12 forks, 7"
12 salad forks, 6 1/2"
12 teaspoons, 5 3/4"
12 flat handle butter spreaders, 5 7/8"
Two serving spoons, 8 3/8"
One sugar spoon, 5 7/8"
Includes bonus...
Category
Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Meadow by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 198 Pieces Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb Meadow by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set - 198 pieces including many fabulous serving pieces. This multi-motif pattern features various finely detailed scenes of flowers, cattails, clover, grasses, and foliage found in the American Meadow. The pattern was designed by Edward Holbrook and was introduced in the year 1897. This set includes:
12 dinner size knives, 9 1/2"
12 dinner size forks, 7 1/2"
12 regular knives, 8 1/2"
12 regular/dessert forks, 6 3/4"
12 teaspoons, 5 7/8"
12 place soup spoons, 7"
12 flat handle butter spreaders, 6 1/4"
12 sherbet forks, gold-washed, 4 3/4"
12 cocktail forks, 5 1/2"
12 escargot forks...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Etruscan by Gorham Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set for 12 Service 78 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Etruscan by Gorham sterling silver dinner size flatware set of 78 pieces. This set includes:
12 dinner size knives, 9 1/2",
12 dinner size forks, 7 1/2",
12 salad forks, 6 1/2", ...
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Beautiful Antique Gorham Classical Red Silver Overlay Perfume
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful turn-of-the-century red glass perfume with engraved silver overlay. Made by Gorham in Providence. Globular bottle with short neck and ball ...
Category
Early 20th Century North American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Gorham Japonesque Mixed Metal & Sterling Silver Fisherman Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Japonesque mixed metal on sterling silver bowl. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1881. Curved sides, molded rim, and foot rim. On exterior are applied vegetation rooted in granulated ...
Category
1880s North American Japonisme Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Edwardian Reticulated Gorham Sterling Silver Bread Cake Bridal Basket
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Gorham sterling silver 925 Edwardian style serving basket numbered 2225A with ruffled, reticulated / pierced edge, etched floral designs and monogram CLF on the handle.
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Golden Wheat by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12 Set 97 Pieces Scarce
Located in Big Bend, WI
Scarce golden wheat by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware set - 97 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 9 1/4"
12 forks, 7 1/4"
12 salad forks, 6 7/8"
12...
Category
Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gorham Japonesque Mixed Metal Bowl with Fruiting Apple Branch
Located in New York, NY
Japonesque mixed metal on sterling silver bowl. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1883. Curved sides with allover spot hammering and gilt-washed interior overhung with apple branch...
Category
1880s American Japonisme Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Copper
King Edward by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 69 Pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner size king Edward by Gorham sterling silver flatware set - 69 pieces. This set includes:
12 dinner size knives, 9 3/4",
12 dinner size forks, 7 3/4",
12 salad forks, 6 1/8"...
Category
Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Blithe Spirit by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 61 Pieces New
Located in Big Bend, WI
Unused Blithe Spirit by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware set - 61 pieces. This set includes:
8 Knives, 9 1/8"
8 Forks, 7 1/4"
8 Salad Forks, 6 5/8"
8 Teaspoons, 5 7/8"
8 Place Soup ...
Category
Mid-20th Century 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.
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