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Sterling Silver For Sale
Creator: Gorham Manufacturing Company
Creator: Watson Silver
Melrose by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 60 Pcs Dinner Size
Located in Big Bend, WI
Inspired by carvings from the Melrose Mansion of Natchez, Mississippi, this pattern possesses unusual boldness and depth. Melrose has elegant curves and intricate detailing along the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Sterling Silver Figural Bud Vase By Gorham
Located in New York, NY
Victorian, sterling silver, figural bud vase, Gorham manufacturing Company, Providence, Rhode Island, year-hallmarked for 1865. Monogrammed with an Old English letter K. Measures 6 3...
Category
1860s American Victorian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Celeste by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 36 Pcs Mid Century Mod
Located in Big Bend, WI
In the mid to late 1950's "space age silver" was all the rage. In 1957, the year of Sputnik, star-studded sterling flatware was continuing to be designed and released, which continued all through the 60's. President Kennedy's mission in 1961 to reach the moon culminated the successful voyage of the Apollo 11 spacecraft in 1969. It was an exciting time in space...
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Sterling Silver Tray
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are thrilled to offer you this very large sterling silver tray by the Watson Silver Company of Massachusetts. It’s beauty is not found in the...
Category
1910s American Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Edgemont Gold by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 12 Service 52 pc Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Originally issued in 1987, Edgemont Gold by Gorham has symmetrical flutes that adorn the end of the flatware, flaring in an unmistakable pattern.
Edgemont Gold Accent by Gorham St...
Category
Late 20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Gorham Craftsman Hand Hammered Sterling Silver Porringer
Located in New York, NY
Craftsman sterling silver porringer. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1910. Traditional form. Unusual open geometric handle. Allover spot hammering. ...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large and Heavy Gorham Chippendale Sterling Silver Serving Tray
Located in New York, NY
Chippendale sterling silver serving tray. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1944. Round with flat curvilinear ogee rim. A large and heavy piece in this pattern. Fully marked including ...
Category
1940s American Georgian Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rondo by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 93 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental Rondo by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set, 93 pieces, including many serving pieces. This set includes:
12 Knives, 8 7/8"
12 Forks, 7...
Category
1950s American Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Shamrock V by Gorham Sterling Silver Coffee Set 5pc (#5093)
Located in Big Bend, WI
Shamrock V by Gorham
Gorgeous Shamrock V by Gorham sterling silver five-piece coffee set. This set includes:
1 - Coffee Pot: Marked #A41501, measures 10 1...
Category
1930s American Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gorgeous Gorham Japonesque Sterling Silver Flask with Cranes & Bamboo
Located in New York, NY
Japonesque sterling silver flask. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1878. Ovoid with flat front and back, short neck, and chained, threaded, and cork-lined cover. Engraved bamboo, cran...
Category
1870s American Japonisme Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Mid-Century Cocktail Shaker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sterling silver cocktail shaker is from the 1950’s. Think “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” and The Rat Pack; the glamour and sleekness of that era come to life in this beautiful silver...
Category
1960s American Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Vase, 1914
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver vase by the Gorham Silver Company of Providence, Rhode Island. Hallmarked 1914, this piece is sleek and contemporary. A tapered body and a round ba...
Category
1910s American Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
La Scala by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service For 8 Set 41 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
For a dramatic statement, this glamorous pattern brings three-dimensional opulence to your table. Introduced in 1964, the finely tooled design incorporates deeply carved borders with lavish scrollwork enhanced by intermittent floral details and a striking rosette crowning the neck. Significant weight and uncompromising craftsmanship lend a luxurious note to traditional and formal settings to wow your guests and provide the ultimate finishing touch to all of your meals.
LA SCALA BY GORHAM...
Category
1960s Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Lyric by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 79 Pcs Dinner Size
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner size Lyric by Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 79 pieces. This set includes:
12 dinner size knives, 9 5/8"
12 dinner size forks, 7 7/8"
12 salad forks, 6 1/2"
12 tea...
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Watson Sterling Silver Footed Centerpiece Compote Bowl B223 457g
Located in Dayton, OH
"Antique Watson number B223 sterling silver footed trophy bowl / serving compote, monogrammed in the center with the initials CMC. “The origin of the firm traces back to 1874 when was formed in Attleboro, MA, the Cobb, Gould & Co. The founders were Clarence L. Watson, Fred Newell, Charles Cobb, Samuel Gould and W.A. Battey.
The firm produced a line of jewelry goods, mainly gold plated.
Between 1875 and 1880 Battey, Cobb and Gould withdrew from the partnership and Watson and Newell, the only ones left, formed a new firm operating under the name Watson & Newell (1880-1886).
In 1887 Joseph R. Ripley joined to the business and the firm changed its name to Watson, Newell & Co. In 1891 also Edward L. Gowern entered the partnership. The business continued with success and, needing larger quarters, in 1894 the old Mechanics Mill property was bought opening the new factory in 1896.
The name changed to Watson & Newell Co, while Mechanics Sterling Company was the name of the subsidiary flatware branch. In 1899 the firm obtained its first flatware patent (Clarence L. Watson) and began a wide production of flatware and souvenir spoons.
Failing health forced Fred Newell to retire from the active participation to the firm shortly after the turn of the century. He remained as a non-active partner until his death (1910).
In 1904 the sleeve and collar buttons division became a separate operating unit with the name of Standard Button Company under the direction of Ripley and Gowen.
In this period the firm produced hundreds of sterling souvenir spoons...
Category
Early 20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Shell Aka Hampton by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 60 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorham sterling shell (formerly Hampton 1913) by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set - 60 pieces. This set includes:
12 Knives, 9 1/4"
12 Forks...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Gorham Art Nouveau Sterling Silver & Crystal Whiskey Decanter
Located in New York, NY
Turn-of-the-century Art Nouveau sterling silver and crystal decanter. Made by Gorham in Providence. Ovoid crystal bowl with cut and engraved ornament: Beaded horse...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Golden Scroll by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Place Size Service 38 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous Golden Scroll by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set, 38 pieces. This set includes:
8 Knives, 9 1/8"
8 Forks, 7 3/8"
8 Salad Forks, 7"
8 T...
Category
Late 20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Colonial Fiddle by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 42 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Colonial Fiddle by Watson sterling silver Flatware set, 42 pieces. This set features a classic, timeless, unadorned fiddle shaped handle and includes:
8 knives, 9"
8 forks, 7 1...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Princess Patricia by Durg Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 90 Pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Princess Patricia by Durgin / Gorham sterling silver dinner size flatware set - 90 pieces. This set includes:
12 dinner size knives, 9 1/2"
12 di...
Category
Early 20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Gorham Art Nouveau Red Silver Overlay Perfume
Located in New York, NY
Turn-of-the-century Art Nouveau glass perfume with engraved silver overlay. Made by Gorham in Providence. Globular with short neck and everted rim in silver collar. Ball stopper. Ope...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Edgemont Gold by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 12 Service 77 pc Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Originally issued in 1987, Edgemont Gold by Gorham has symmetrical flutes that adorn the end of the flatware, flaring in an unmistakable pattern.
Edgemont Gold Accent by Gorham st...
Category
Late 20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Candlesticks, 1927
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are happy to offer you this pair of sterling silver candlesticks by Gorham Silversmiths of Providence, Rhode Island. Hallmarked 1927, there’s an inscription on the bottom-side “Fr...
Category
1920s American Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Baronial by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 28 Pieces Unused New
Located in Big Bend, WI
Unused Baronial New by Gorham, c1973, sterling silver flatware set - 28 pieces. The handles of the forks and spoons are pierced. This set includes:
6 place knives, 9 1/4"
6 place...
Category
1940s American Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Gadroon by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 40 Pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous Dinner Size English Gadroon by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set, 40 pieces. This set includes:
8 Dinner Size Knives, 9 1/2"
8 Dinner Size Forks, 7 5/8"
8 Salad Forks...
Category
Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver 1916 Candlesticks
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a pair of sterling silver candlesticks by Gorham Silversmiths hallmarked 1915. They are simply beautiful in their shape and elegance. They have a tapered body giving...
Category
1910s American Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Chantilly by Gorham Duchess Sterling Silver Tea Set 5pc All Hand Chased '#6966'
Located in Big Bend, WI
Chantilly by Gorham
Exceptional Chantilly by Gorham Duchess sterling silver five-piece tea set - all hand chased. This set includes:
1 - Coffee Pot: Marked #732, measures 9" x ...
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mount Vernon by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 53 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Mount Vernon by Watson, c1907, sterling silver Flatware set, 53 pieces. This set includes:
8 Regular Knives, 9"
8 Regular Forks, 7"
8 Salad Forks, square shoulders, 6"
8 Teaspoons, 5 7/8"
8 Cream...
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cambridge by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 90 Pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner size Cambridge by Gorham sterling silver flatware set - 90 pieces. This set includes:
12 dinner size knives w/blunt plated blades, 9 3/4"...
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Sterling Silver-Mounted Decanter and 4 Matching Glasses, Gorham
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Period, sterling silver-mounted decanter with hinged lid and having four matching glasses, Gorham Manufacturing Company, Providence, Rhode Island, year-hallmarked for 1894....
Category
1890s American Victorian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Dauphin Sterling Silver Mustard Ladle
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are offering a sterling silver mustard ladle in the Dauphin pattern by William B. Durgin (Gorham Silversmiths). Dauphin is one of the most s...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Imperial Chrysanthemum Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 67 Pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner Size Imperial Chrysanthemum by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set, 67 pieces. This pattern was designed by William Codman for ...
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Snowflake Christmas Ornament
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A sterling silver snowflake captures the season’s festivities at its best. Hang it up on your tree and let the spirit of the holidays permeate your home.
Category
1990s American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Shamrock v by Gorham Sterling Silver Tea Set 3pc + Tray #A41503
Located in Big Bend, WI
Shamrock V by Gorham
Gorgeous Art Deco Shamrock V by Gorham (circa 1931) sterling silver 3-piece tea set plus tray. This set includes:
1 - Tea Pot: ...
Category
1930s American Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Gorham Victorian Aesthetic Sterling Silver Christening Mug
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Aesthetic sterling silver christening mug. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1894. Straight sides with gently curved base. Curvilinear frame with zigzag and wavy borders betw...
Category
1890s American Aesthetic Movement Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Shamrock V by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 66 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Scarce Art Deco Shamrock V by Gorham sterling silver flatware set - 66 pieces. This pattern was the official pattern of the US Navy and was used on battlesh...
Category
1930s American Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Paper Clip
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A sterling silver paper holder/clip; does it get any more unique than this? Have you ever seen one before? We haven’t and we’re thrilled to be offering it. A practical and chic way ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
King Edward by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 16 Service 96 pcs Place New
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental unused Place Size King Edward by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set, 96 pieces. This set includes:
The King Edward pattern lends a regal flair to your table décor. The i...
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Gorham Chantilly-Duchess Sterling Silver 3-Light Candelabra
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chantilly Duchess sterling silver 3-light candelabra. Made by Gorham in Providence. Each: Central socket mounted with 2-scroll arms, each ter...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Midcentury Period Sterling Silver and Glass Hors d'oeuvres/Caviar Platter
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern period, sterling silver and glass hors d'oeuvres/caviar platter, the Watson Company, Attleboro, Mass., circa 1950s. Glass dip/caviar holder...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Gorham Sterling Silver 341 Bowl Large 10 oz .925 306g
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Gorham sterling silver bowl #341. A large bowl featuring a beaded ring and rope twist rim design. Measures: 9.5".
Category
Early 20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Neoclassical Style, Victorian Period Sterling Silver Tazza by Gorham
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical style, Victorian period, sterling silver tazza, Gorham Manufacturing Co., Providence, Rhode Island, year hallmarked for 1901. Decorated with grapes and mythological face...
Category
Early 1900s American Neoclassical Antique 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
Decor by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 51 Pcs Dinner Size
Located in Big Bend, WI
Large and heavy Dinner Size Decor by Gorham sterling silver flatware set - 51 pieces. This set includes:
12 Dinner Size Knives, 9 5/8"
12 Dinner Size Forks, 7 3/4"
12 Salad Forks, 6...
Category
1950s Rococo Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Windsor Rose by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 105 Pieces Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb dinner size Windsor Rose by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware set - 105 pieces. This set includes:
12 Dinner Size Knives, 10"
12 Dinner Size Fork...
Category
Mid-20th Century 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
Imperial Chrysanthemum Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 67 Pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner Size Imperial Chrysanthemum by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set, 67 pieces. This pattern was designed by William Codman for ...
Category
20th Century 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
Classic Bouquet by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 77 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Classic Bouquet by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set, 77 pieces. The handle design is a bouquet of flowers with pierced and beaded detailing. This se...
Category
1970s Vintage 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
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
Windsor Rose by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware for 8 Set Service 46 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Exquisite windsor rose by Watson Sterling Silver flatware set, 46 pieces. This set includes:
8 knives, 9 1/4"
8 forks, 7 1/4"
8 salad forks, 6 5/8"
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Christmas Ball Ornament
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are thrilled to offer you this sterling silver Christmas ball ornament made by Gorham Silversmiths of Providence, Rhode Island.
It’s beautifully de...
Category
2010s American 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
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
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
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
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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