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Sterling Silver For Sale
Creator: Gorham Manufacturing Company
Creator: Whiting Manufacturing Company
Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Leaf-Form Bonbon Dish By Gorham
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau pattern, sterling silver, leaf-form bonbon dish, Gorham Manufacturing Co., Providence, Rhode Island, year-hallmarked for 1933. A photo of one of these dishes appears in t...
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1930s American Art Nouveau Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Art Deco Basket
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver basket with a cobalt liner manufactured by Gorham Silversmiths and retailed by Shreve, Crump & Low. The sterling silver is reticulated so the coba...
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1910s American Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver “Etruscan” Platter, 1930
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver platter by Gorham Silversmiths of Providence Rhode Island in the “Etruscan” pattern, hallmarked 1930. The Etruscan Key pattern is a Greco-Roman re...
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1930s American Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Whiting Edwardian Classical Sterling Silver Creamer
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Classical sterling silver creamer. Made by Whiting Manufacturing Co. in New York, ca 1910. Ovoid with helmet mouth and scroll bracket handle. Half gadrooning. Fully marked ...
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

King Albert by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 83 pcs Dinner S mono
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner Size King Albert by Whiting c1919 sterling silver Flatware set, 83 pieces. This set includes: 12 Dinner Size Knives, 9 5/8" 12 Dinner Size Forks, 7 7/8" 12 Salad Forks, 6 3/8...
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20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Cordials and Tray
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a set of six sterling silver cordials and tray. Manufactured at the height of the Mid-Century modern movement, the set is contemporary and sleek. The curves on the...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Louis XV by Gorham Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 76 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Louis XV by Gorham-Whiting sterling silver flatware set of 76 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 8 3/4". 12 forks, 7". 12 salad forks, fancy, 6 3/4". 12 teaspoons, 5 3/4". 12...
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Late 19th Century Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Imperial Queen by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware 12 Set Service 96 Pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner and Luncheon Size Imperial Queen by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware set with classic shell motif - 96 pieces. This set includes: 12 Dinner Size Knives, 9 1/2" 12 Dinner Size...
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20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Gorham Sterling Olive Bowl and Tongs
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1884, sterling, Gorham. This unequivocally charming serving piece embodies the relaxed refinement of the Victorian era. Complete with tongs, this rare example of a figural Gorham olive dish...
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1880s American Aesthetic Movement Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

La Scala by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 60 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
La Scala by Gorham sterling silver flatware set - 60 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 9" 12 forks, 7 1/2" 12 salad forks, 6 1/2" 12 teaspoons, 6 1/4" 12 place soup spoons, 6 5/8" Includes bonus brand new storage chest - styles vary. Excellent condition, with no monograms. This set will be beautifully professionally polished prior to shipping. Inspired by the famed Italian opera house, Gorham La...
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Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Salt Cellar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sterling silver salt cellar was manufactured by Gorham Silversmiths of Providence, Rhode Island and is hallmarked 1901. Was this piece made ...
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Early 1900s American Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Golden Scroll by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Place Size Service 48 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Golden scroll by Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 48 pieces. This set includes: 12 place knives, 9 1/8", 12 place forks, 7 3/8", 12 salad forks, 7", ...
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Late 20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Honeysuckle by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set Scarce c1870
Located in Big Bend, WI
Honeysuckle by Whiting, circa 1870, sterling silver Flatware set - 40 pieces (including Mother of Pearl Knives). This set includes: 12 Knives, Mother of pearl handle, 7 1/2" (not B...
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Late 18th Century Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Marguerite by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 10 Service 53 pcs Floral
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful Marguerite by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware set with daisy flower motif - 53 pieces. This set includes: 10 Knives with Blunt blades, 8 1/2" 10 Forks, 6 7/8" 10 Salad For...
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20th Century American Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Salt Shakers, circa 1900
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are delighted to offer you these sterling silver salt shakers by Gorham Silversmiths, hallmarked 1900. They have an old-world regalia that refl...
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Early 1900s American Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Paris by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 76 pieces Cherubs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous Paris by Gorham Sterling Silver flatware set, 76 pieces. Paris is an Art Nouveau style multi-motif pattern with two full figure cherubs facing each other with a floral arran...
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1890s American Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Grecian by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service Rare circa 1861 Early 149 pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb Grecian by Gorham, circa 1861, sterling silver Flatware set - 149 pieces. This is an incredibly scarce early Gorham pattern and is the largest group of this pattern that we have had available in 60 years in the silver business! This service includes: 12 Dinner Knives, all-sterling, 8 1/4" 12 Dinner Forks, 7 1/2" 10 Luncheon/Dessert Knives, all-sterling, 7 1/4" 12 Luncheon Forks, 6 3/4" 12 Salad Forks, 8 - 6" & 4 - 5 1/2" 12 Teaspoons, 5 7/8" 8 Place Soup Spoons, 7" 8 Dinner Spoons, 8 1/4" 8 Dessert Forks, 6" 12 Egg Spoons, 4 3/4" 12 Orange Spoons, 4 3/4" 12 Nut Picks, 4 3/4" 1 Sugar Spoon, 6" 1 Flat Handle Master Butter, bright-cut, engraved, 7 3/8" 1 Oyster Server, 9 1/4" 1 Ice Tong, 6 1/4" 1 Soup Ladle, gold-washed, 11 7/8" 1 Large Soup Ladle, pointed, 13 3/4" 1 Sardine Fork, bright-cut, 5 1/2" 1 Pickle knife, bright-cut, 6 3/4" 1 Cheese Knife w/pick, bright-cut, 7 1/4" 1 Olive Spoon, 6" 1 Mustard Ladle, gold-washed, 5 1/4" 1 Master Salt Spoon, 3 3/4" 1 Sugar Sifter, 7 1/8" 1 Bouillon Ladle, 11" 1 Cheese Scoop, large, 8 1/4" 1 Berry Spoon, fluted, 8 1/2" 1 Preserve Spoon, 6 7/8" 1 Buckwheat...
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1890s American Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

English Box of 12 STERLING SILVER TEASPOONS + TONGS Hallmarked:-Birmingham 1904
Located in York, GB
Sterling Silver - superb box of 12 LARGE TEASPOONS + TONGS, all in beautiful, unused condition. Made in 1904, and with an English import mark for Birmingham 1904. The maker`s mark i...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Medici by Gorham (1971) Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 32 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Sparkling lace-like scrolls of deeply carved sterling link together to create a magnificent movement of intricate detail. Medici achieves balance between the pure lines of the column...
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20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Gorham Japonesque Mixed Metal Hand Hammered Napkin Ring, 1882
Located in New York, NY
Japonesque mixed metal napkin ring. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1882. Hand-hammered sterling silver ring applied with cooper ornament: A man in pointy hat is seated on the ground...
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1880s American Japonisme Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver, Copper

Lyric by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 69 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Heirloom quality Lyric by Gorham sterling silver flatware set of 69 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 8 7/8" 12 forks, 7 1/4" 12 salad forks, 6 1/...
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20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Medici New by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 72 Pieces Dinner Size
Located in Big Bend, WI
Sparkling lace-like scrolls of deeply carved sterling link together to create a magnificent movement of intricate detail. Medici achieves balance between the pure lines of the column...
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20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Imperial Chrysanthemum Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 105 Pc Chest
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb monumental dinner & luncheon size imperial Chrysanthemum by Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 105 pieces. This set includes:...
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20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

10 Antique Assorted Sterling Silver Twisted Scalloped Serving Spoons 184g
Located in Dayton, OH
Lot of 10 antique sterling and one 800 silver sugar / tea spoons in a variety of styles and designs including shell bowls, twisted handles, floral motifs and one enameled. Makers inc...
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Early 20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Sovereign Hispana by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Eight Service 49 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
This pattern was produced from 1968-1992. The handle is pierced with an attractive Danish style crown design reminiscent of the pattern Acorn by Georg Jensen. This pattern is heavy and well made. This set is unused, still in the factory sleeves! New Sovereign Hispana...
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1960s American Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

161 Pc, “Lily” Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Service 5 Place Setting for 18
Located in Atlanta, GA
An absolutely spectacular collection of "Lily" pattern sterling silver flatware mostly by Whiting an assembled set from an estate collection which was started in the 1970's. The pattern was introduced in 1902 and features a stunning high-relief handle with stalks of blossoming lily flowers across the surface. Please be aware this set is of mixed age, some antique 1902 pat pieces, some contemporary - view individual item marks below. This set includes a 5 piece place setting for 18 people, or an 8 piece place setting for 12! There is a fair amount of rare serving pieces included with the set. The set comprises of: 18 - Dinner Forks 7.75” (17 Whiting mark, 1 Gorham) 18 - Individual Salad Forks 6.125” (Whiting mark) 18 - Dessert / Oval Soup Spoons 7” (Whiting mark) 18 - Individual Teaspoons 5.825” (Whiting mark) 18 - New French Hollow Knives 9.25” (no maker mark) 18 - Individual Butter Knives 6.675” (Gorham) 12 - Oyster Forks 5.75” (Whiting 1902 mark) 12 - Individual Steak Knives 8.25” (International) 7 - Citrus or Grapefruit Spoons 5.375” (Whiting patent applied for mark) 4 - Individual Salt Cellar...
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20th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Gorham Sterling Silver Medallion Large Soup or Punch Ladle, Late 19th Century
Located in Gardena, CA
: Gorham sterling silver medallion large soup or punch ladle, Late 19th Century. Gilt to bowl with floral center handle and etched warrior figure to the finial. Gorham hallmark to th...
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Late 19th Century Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Lyric by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 46 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Lyric by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set - 46 pieces. This set includes: 8 Knives, 8 7/8" 8 Forks, 7 1/4" 8 Salad Forks, 6 1/2" 8 Teaspoons, 6" 8 Cream Soup Spoons, 6 1/4" 1 Gra...
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20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Edgemont Gold by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 49 pcs Dinner New
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. Unused Edgemont Gold Accent by Gorh...
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Late 20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Magnificent Sterling Silver Vase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are proud to offer you this extraordinary sterling silver vase by Gorham Silversmiths of Providence, Rhode Island. It is from the late 1800’s, 19th century gilded age...
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1880s American Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Imperial Queen by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware 12 Set Service 94 Pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental Dinner Size Imperial Queen by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware set with classic shell motif - 94 pieces. This set includes: 12 Banquet Size Knives, 10 5/8" 12 Dinner Size...
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20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Secret Garden by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 47 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Secret Garden by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set, 47 pieces. This service includes: 8 Knives, 9 1/4" 8 Forks, 7 1/2" 8 Salad Forks, 6 1/2" 8 Teaspoons, 6" 8 Place Soup Spoons, 7...
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20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Sea Rose by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 8 Service 40 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful Sea Rose By Gorham sterling silver Flatware set, 63 pieces. This pattern has a flowing modern design and was designed by Richard L. Huggins in the year 1958. This set inclu...
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Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Buttercup by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 78 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Buttercup by Gorham 78 piece sterling silver flatware set. This set includes: 12 knives, 8 3/4". 12 forks, 7". 12 salad forks, 6 1/4". 12 teaspoon...
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Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Rose Tiara by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 65 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
In 1963 Gorham's skilled designers created a timeless beauty with Rose Tiara. With graceful curves and a delicate rose at the tip of the handle, Rose Tiara adds the perfect finishing...
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20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Violet by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 8 Service 40 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Violet by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware set - 40 pieces. This set includes: 8 Knives, with original silverplated blunt blades, 9" 8 Forks, 6 3/4"...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Newport Scroll by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 69 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gracefully curved lines distinguish Newport Scroll. The gently flared ends of each handle add a unique and interesting element to any table setting. Newport Scroll by Gorham sterlin...
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20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Newport Scroll by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 45 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gracefully curved lines distinguish Newport Scroll. The gently flared ends of each handle add a unique and interesting element to any table setting. Newport Scroll by Gorham sterlin...
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20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Gorham Sterling Silver Versailles Putti Pattern Patè Butter Spreaders, Set/12
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of twelve sterling silver butter or patè spreaders, in the ‘Versailles’ pattern from the Gorham Manufacturing Co. Providence Rhode Island, circa 1888. Designed by Antone Hel...
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Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver " Lilly of the Valley " Bon Bon Dish by Whiting Division
Located in New York, NY
Sterling Silver " Lilly of the Valley " Bon Bon Dish by Whiting Division Whiting had small production but produced exceptional handmade silverware in relatively small quantities. This Company's most important designer was Charles Osborne...
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Early 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Water Pitcher, 1928
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are delighted to offer you this sterling silver water pitcher by Gorham Silversmiths, hallmarked 1928. The pattern is the iconic “Plymouth” onl...
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1920s American Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Berry by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 36 Pieces Gold Vermeil
Located in Big Bend, WI
Rare multi-motif Berry Gold by Whiting, circa 1880, sterling silver Flatware set - 36 pieces (plus 12 Mother of Pearl Knives). The pieces are vermeil, completely gold-washed over ste...
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20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Colonial a Engraved by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 39 Pc S Mono
Located in Big Bend, WI
Colonial A Engraved by Whiting circa 1907 sterling silver hand engraved Flatware set featuring a wreath with bow, 39 pieces. This set includes: 12 Knives, w/blunt plated blades, 9...
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20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

12 Midcentury Sterling Silver Cordials
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are thrilled to present this set of twelve Mid-Century Modern sterling silver cordials in their original boxes. There are four cordials per box and t...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

4 Antique Baroque Reticulated Sterling Silver 925 Souvenir Tea Spoons 75g 6"
Located in Dayton, OH
"Lot of four antique sterling silver souvenir tea spoons – The Montezuma, Las Vegas Hot Springs by Alvin Sterling, Whiting Manufacturing Imperial Queen pattern (introduced 1893) with monogram, Wisconsin Dells, Hornets Nest by Lunt Silversmiths, and Granford engraved Georgian pattern (first produced 1898) by Towle Silversmiths. ""The Alvin Corporation was founded by Wm. H. Jamoneau in 1886 as Alvin Mfg Co in Irvington, New Jersey. The firm changed to Alvin-Beiderhase Co (c. 1893) under the management of Wm. H. Jamoneau, Henry H. Leibe and George B. Beiderhase moving in 1895 to Sag Harbour, Long Island. In 1897 Alvin-Beiderhase Co, maker of Official World Fair souvenir spoons for 1893-94 Chicago Columbian Exposition, was purchased by Joseph Fahys & Co (watch-case manufacturer) operating as a branch until 1910. In 1919 the name changed to Alvin Silver Co until 1928 when assets, dies and patterns were purchased by Gorham Corporation operating in Providence plant as a separated division of Gorham under the name of Alvin Corporation."" ""Whiting Manufacturing Co traces its origin to the firm Tifft & Whiting formed in 1840 by Albert C. Tifft and William Dean Whiting. After the retirement of Tifft the firm changed to Whiting & Gooding (& Co) in 1853, Whiting Fessenden & Cowan (1858), Tifft Whiting & Co (1859, re-entering of Tifft), Whiting Cowan & Bowen (1864) until its forming as Whiting Manufacturing Co in 1866. The factory, located in North Attleboro, Massachusetts, was destroyed by a fire in 1875. What was salvaged by the ruins was acquired by F, Jones and the production transferred to New York combining its manufacturing operations and offices into one building at 692-694 Broadway at Fourth Street. The company was purchased by Gorham in 1924 and the production transferred to Providence, Rhode Island. Whiting had relatively small production output but produced exceptional handmade silverware in relatively small quantities. The Company's most famous and important designer was Charles Osborne. In the 1880's he worked for Tiffany for a period of time before returning to Whiting. His designs are some of the most important of the American aesthetic movement. From 1905 to 1924 the firm marked its production with date symbols. Whiting was absorbed by Gorham in 1926."" ""Lunt Silversmiths began its activity and was incorporated in Greenfield, MA in 1902 as Rogers, Lunt & Bowlen Company. The firm succeeded to A. F. Towle & Son Co purchasing its tools, machinery, trademarks and good-will. The business was managed by George E. Rogers (1849-1915, President and major investor), George Colby Lunt (Treasurer and General Manager) and William Caldwell Bowlen (1868-1934, Vice President and supervisor of manufacturing until his retirement in 1929). George C. Lunt and William C. Bowlen were both qualified members of the staff of the defunct Towle's factory. The company would become a celebrated domestic designer and producer of flatware, hollowware, and giftware for generations to come remaining in Lunt family hands for more than 100 years, making it the oldest continuously operating family-owned silver company in the United States. On April 4, 1912 the RLB trademark obtained the U.S. federal registration under the serial number of 71062653. In 1935 Rogers, Lunt & Bowlen Company's name was shortened to Lunt Silversmiths. In 1957 Lunt Silversmiths acquired King Silver Co and its subsidiary Richard Dimes Company of South Boston, Ma. Lunt Silversmiths had in its inventory a wide array of flatware patterns as Alexandra, American Directoire, American Victorian, Belle...
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Early 20th Century Baroque Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Baronial by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set of 8 Service 40 Pcs Place
Located in Big Bend, WI
Baronial by Gorham, circa 1973, sterling silver flatware set - 40 pieces. The handles of the forks and spoons are pierced. This set includes: 8 Place Knives, 9 1/8" 8 Place Forks...
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1890s American Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Very Large Art Deco Period Solid Sterling Silver Serving Platter/Tray by Gorham
Located in New York, NY
Very large, Art Deco Period, solid sterling silver serving platter/tray, Gorham Manufacturing Company, Providence, Rhode Island, Ca. 1935. Measures 20 1/2 inches long x 14 1/2 inches...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Governor's Lady by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 6 Set 36 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Governor's Lady by Gorham, introduced in the year 1937, sterling silver Flatware set - 36 pieces. Great starter set! This set includes: 6 Knives, 9" 6 Forks, 7 1/8" 6 Salad Fo...
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20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

King Edward by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Dinner Service 42 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
King Edward by Gorham Sterling Silver dinner size flatware set, 42 pieces. This set includes: 8 Dinner Size Knives, 9 5/8" 8 Dinner Size Forks, 7 3/4" 8 Salad Forks, 6 1/8" 8 T...
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20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Classic Bouquet by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 56 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Classic Bouquet by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set, 56 pieces. The handle design is a bouquet of flowers with pierced and beaded detailing. This se...
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1970s Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Chantilly by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service Luncheon, 110 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 cream soup spoons 6 1/8", 12 iced tea spoons 7 5/8", 12 demitasse spoons 4", 12 coffee spoons 5 3...
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Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Dorothy Vernon by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 73 pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner size Dorothy Vernon by Whiting Sterling silver Flatware set, 73 pieces. This set includes: 12 Dinner Size Knives with blunt plated blades, 9 1/2" 12 Dinner Size Forks, 7 1...
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20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Victorian Period, Sterling Silver Mustache Cup by Gorham
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Period, sterling silver mustache cup, Gorham manufacturing Corp., Providence, Rhode Island, circa 1895. Measures 3 inches high x 3 inches diamet...
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1890s American Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Tea Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are thrilled to offer you this sterling silver tea set by Gorham Silversmiths, hallmarked 1874. This one hundred and fifty years old set has been ...
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1870s American Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Dorothy Vernon Gold by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 61 Pc Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Fantastic Dinner Size Dorothy Vernon Gold by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware set - 61 pieces. This set includes: 12 Large Dinner Size Knives, 9 7/8" 12 Dinner Size Forks, 7 1/2"...
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Early 20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

La Scala by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 79 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Inspired by the famed Italian opera house, Gorham La Scala features a scalloped tip with a floral and scroll edge, a pierced handle, and a central rose...
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1960s Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Gorham Fairfax Art Deco Sterling Silver Coffee & Tea Set on Tray
Located in New York, NY
Fairfax sterling silver coffee and tea set on tray. Made by Durham, which was part of Gorham, in Concord, ca 1926. This set comprises 7 pieces: Hot wa...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Berry by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 59 Pieces Rare Multi-Motif
Located in Big Bend, WI
Rare multi-motif Berry by Whiting, circa 1880, sterling silver Flatware set - 59 pieces (including Mother of Pearl Knives). This pattern features a variet...
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20th Century Sterling Silver

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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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