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Sterling Silver For Sale
Sterling Silver Mid-Century Candelabras
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a pair of sterling silver candelabras made in Denmark by Anton Michelsen. Danish sterling silver is known for its simplicity and “less-is-more” designs. This pair ...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Prelude Sterling Bud Vase by International silver Co., Mid 20th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Prelude Sterling Bud vase made by International silver Co. - Weighted 124 66. Mid 20th Century. Marked
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Mid-20th Century American Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver Business/Calling Card Case In Original Box
Located in New York, NY
Lovely, Aesthetic Movement, sterling silver, bright cut, business/calling card case, Gorham Manufacturing Co., Providence, Rhode Island, Ca. 1870's. Holds a standard size business ca...
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1870s American Aesthetic Movement Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

1920/30s ART DECO Silver & Enamel Cigarette Case
Located in Skien, NO
Stunning antique silver and enamel cigarette case in the elegant Art Deco style, dating from the 1920s-1930s. Crafted from solid Norwegian 830s fine silver, with exquisite enamel det...
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Early 20th Century Norwegian Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Silver, Enamel

21st Century Italian Solid Silver Cruet in the Shape of a Watering Can
Located in VALENZA, IT
Nice cruet in solid 800 silver. Completely handmade, it faithfully reproduces the shape of a watering can. It can be used for pouring other types of liquids or sauces. Very elegant ...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Sterling Silver

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Silver

20th Century Sterling Italian Silver Lamp
Located in VALENZA, IT
One light solid sterling silver lamp. The base is round while the stem has an empty tube where the electric wire passes. The lamp holder is in the shape of a tulip flower in fusion ...
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1990s Italian Other Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Art Deco Sterling Filigree Candy Basket
Located in Sheffield, MA
The Art Deco bon candy basket has a filigree band and is stamped "Sterling".  
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Candlesticks
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive pair of antique George IV English cast sterling silver candlesticks made by Robert Garrard II; an addition of our ornamental silverware collection ...
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Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Edwardian Walker & Hall Sterling Silver Four Piece Tea Service
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver four-piece tea and coffee service, an addition to our silver teaware collection This exceptional, antique Edwardian four piece sterling silver tea and coffee service consists of a coffee pot, teapot, cream jug and sugar basket. Each piece of this fine Chester silver tea set has an oval rounded form, all in the Queen Anne style. The body of each piece is ornamented with panels of fluted decoration, incorporating a contemporary bright cut engraved crest of a wolf chained and collared to one side. The upper rim of each piece is ornamented with an applied moulded border. Both the coffee pot and teapot are fitted with hinged hallmarked domed covers surmounted by the original carved painted wood and sterling silver topped pineapple finials. The silver teapot and coffee pot retain the original carved painted wood handles, featuring a plain scrolling thumbpiece. The cream jug is fitted with an elongated C shaped silver handle and the sugar basket a swing handle, each ornamented with reed decoration. The silver coffee pot, cream jug and sugar basket are each supported by a plain and unembellished oval pedestal foot. The coffee pot, teapot and sugar basket bear the retailer's mark 'Walker & Hall, Sheffield, England' to the underside. Condition This antique solid silver tea set...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Olympian by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 252 Pc Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
The incredible multi-motif Olympian pattern, which was introduced by Tiffany & Co. in 1878, is the most elaborate and complex of all Tiffany flatware designs. Each piece of Olympian ...
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Late 19th Century Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Sterling Silver mugs designed by Ubaldo Vitali for Bulgari
Located in London, GB
A rare pair of Sterling Silver mugs designed by Ubaldo Vitali for Bulgari. Sterling Silver. Italy/USA c1980 Dimensions: 13cm High x 10cm Wide
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1980s Italian Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Early 20th Century Five-Piece Louis XV Style Sterling Silver Tea and Coffee Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine early 20th century five-piece Louis XV style sterling silver tea and coffee service set. The finely chased ovoid shaped ...
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Early 20th Century Argentine Louis XV Sterling Silver

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Silver

Antique Japanese Meiji Silver Blossoming Branch Tea Caddy
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Meiji silver tea caddy, ca 1910. Ovoid with straight inset neck and snug-fitting cover. Applied blossoming branches with birds flying overhead. Marked. Weight: 8.5 troy ounc...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sterling Silver

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Silver

Antique Victorian sterling silver horse trophy made in London in 1865
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1865 by William Hunter, this attractive, Antique, Victorian Sterling Silver Trophy, is ornate in design and has a horse finial. The trophy measures 11"(28cm) ...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Queen's Lace by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 51 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Lovely QUEENS LACE BY INTERNATIONAL sterling silver Flatware set - 51 Pieces. This set includes: 12 KNIVES, 9 1/8" 12 FORKS, 7 1/4" 12 SALAD FORKS, 6 1/2" 12 TEASPOONS, 6" 1 SERVING...
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20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Italian Solid Silver Tray by Greggio, Padova c.1960
Located in Bath, GB
A large, smart and elegant tray, a simple Art Deco style with linear detail to the border. Made from solid (800/1000) silver fully marked for the maker, Greggio of Padova "29PD" and...
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1960s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

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Silver

20th Century Italian Silver Table Clock Barocco revival
Located in VALENZA, IT
An Italian Baroque style Table Clock, it is made of embossed sheet silver with typical Baroque style swirls. Cast details decorate its four...
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1970s Italian Baroque Vintage Sterling Silver

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Silver

1882 Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flask of Victorian Equestrian Riding Scene
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This acid etched and engraved Tiffany sterling silver flask with full marks for 1882 might be the most fully articulated narrative in Tif...
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1880s American Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

21st Century Italian Pr. Solid 800 Silver Candlesticks
Located in VALENZA, IT
Pair of classic hand-made candlesticks in Baroque style '700. The base is round and is made of hammered plate. The stem is cast, grooved and chiseled finishing with the shaped wax...
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2010s Italian Baroque Sterling Silver

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Silver

Georg Jensen, Sigvard Bernadotte, Modern sterling silver bowl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen. Sigvard Bernadotte (1907-2002). Modern sterling silver bowl, dessin no. 823 Sterling silver bowl with round fluted feet, designed by Sigvard Bernadotte. Made in ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver

20th Century English Sterling Silver Four Piece Tea & Coffee Service
By Spencer & Perkins
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This exceptional 4-piece sterling silver tea and coffee service by the renowned Ewart & Perkins, Sheffield Company, London, showcases the fine artistry and craftsmanship of mid 20th-...
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Mid-20th Century English Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Paul Storr English Sterling Silver Covered Soup Tureen On Stand, London 1823
Located in Germantown, MD
A museum quality George IV English Sterling Silver Covered Soup Tureen on Stand by Paul Storr, London, Circa 1823 Lid engraved with 'Lion Rampant' herald; also repeated to the should...
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Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Repousse by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 48 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
This pattern was named after the art of repouss (the process of embossing metal from the back by hammering), originally used in European silversmithing. The Repousse pattern, first c...
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Late 19th Century Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Vase by Preisner
Located in New York, NY
A sterling silver trumpet bud vase by Preisner, circa early-20th century. Beautiful as a standalone piece or with flower. Add to a table, shelf, vanity area, etc. And a great piece t...
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Early 20th Century American Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Hermes Paris & Ravinet d’Enfert, a Rare French Silver Smoking Set
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Paris & Ravinet d’Enfert, a rare French silver smoking set, circa 1930. Mark of Ravinet D’Enfert, Paris, 20th Century, Retailed by Hermes ...
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Early 20th Century French Sterling Silver

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Silver

American Queen Anne Style Sterling Silver Six Piece Tea and Coffee Service
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique American sterling silver six piece tea and coffee service in the Queen Anne style; an addition to our silver teaware collection This exceptional antique American sterling silver six piece tea and coffee set consists of a spirit kettle, teapot, coffee pot, cream jug, covered sugar bowl and slop basin/bowl. The pieces of this American silver tea service...
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Early 1900s North American Queen Anne Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Mexico Sterling Silver Three Footed Tea Pot
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Mexico Sterling Silver Three Footed Tea Pot. Signed on bottom, RM Mex 925 MR111. Weighs 62.12 ozt.
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

4-Piece Tea and Coffee Service Plus Tray, Empire Style, 800 Silver, Italy, 1980
Located in Palermo, IT
4-Piece tea and coffee service plus tray, Empire style, 800 silver, Italy, 1980. The service has a total weight of 2,212 kg (coffee pot 439 g and measures 26 x 22 x 11 cm, teapot 38...
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1980s Italian Vintage Sterling Silver

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Silver

Faneuil by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 52 Pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Faneuil (c. 1910) Faneuil was named for Faneuil Hall in Boston, the magnificent Georgian home of the Massachusetts Bay Colony government. First made by Tiffany & Co. in 1910, it is a...
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20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Starlit by Allan Adler Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 77 pcs Dinner
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 ...
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20th Century Sterling Silver

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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...
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1910s American Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Newcastle Sterling Silver Fiddle Pattern Soup Ladle
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian Newcastle sterling silver Fiddle pattern soup ladle; an addition to our silver cutlery collection. This exceptional antique Victorian Newcastle sterling silver ladle has been crafted in the Fiddle pattern. The Fiddle shaped handle terminal is plain and unembellished. This exceptional antique silver soup ladle features a rounded heel to the reverse of the bowl. Condition This antique Fiddle pattern silver...
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1840s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

A Pair of Gorham Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers
Located in Huntington, NY
A Pair of Gorham Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers
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20th Century English Regency Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver "Acorn" Flatware
Located in Bronx, NY
This stylish sterling silver flatware service for ten is designed in the Acorn pattern. It was produced by Georg Jensen & is circa 1917. The flatware set of ninety three pieces weigh...
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

20th Century Italian Solid Silver Potiche
Located in VALENZA, IT
800 solid silver potiche. Completely handmade this "lidded vase" has been embossed with scrolls which make it typically in the Baroque style. Masterfully executed, this vase among superlative embossing has been knurled, i.e. tapped thousands of times with a very small hammer, making the embossing evident and creating a perfect chromatic contrast. The lid has the same design and workmanship. The important knob was made with the fusion technique to then be screwed and therefore detachable for cleaning the vase. When it comes to potiche vase...
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Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Sterling Silver

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Silver

Victorian Astro Hungarian Cut Glass Cake Dish on 800 Silver Stand Bowl Compote
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Highly decorated, this late 19th century silver stand holds a magnificent cut class cake plate. Both tall and elegant, each piece is an example of decorative design at its finest. Th...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Late Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

Picture Frame miniatures and borders in Russian Empire Fabergé style Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular table photo frame in gold-plated 925/1000 sterling silver with translucent fired enamels on guilloche and fine hand-painted miniatures of laurel friezes and borders in Ru...
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1960s Italian Empire Vintage Sterling Silver

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Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

20th Century Sterling Silver Italian Entree with Dish
Located in VALENZA, IT
Elegant hand made sterling silver entree with dish The welded edge with Reed & Ribbon characterizes the Classic Luis XVI style. The Louis XVI-era Reed & Ribbon collection features ...
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1990s Italian Louis XVI Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

The Rhino Sterling Silver Lighter
Located in Milan, IT
Playful true-to-life silver rhinoceros that serves as a lighter other than being a decorative artwork in its own right. Expertly handcrafted by the F...
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2010s Italian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Table Box Hand-Engraved and Miniature Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular table box with rounded corners in sterling silver 925/1000 gold plated with a beautiful hand-engraved and fire-enamelled frame and in the center a beautiful hand painted miniature by the painter Beatrice Mellana reproducing the painting by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres "Odalisque with slave". Dimensions cm. 9.5 x 12.3 x 3.3. Weight gr. 671. Designed by Giorgio Salimbeni in 1979 and manufactured in Florence in numerous specimens with various subjects and different colors, in the headquarters of the Salimbeni Company with completely manual execution by artisan artists with thick slab and large reinforcements suitable for withstanding numerous enamelled firings at about 800° C. Miniature is a very ancient technique which consists of painting works in small proportions. It was born for the decoration of the first letter of the paragraph of the books. Over the years, however, this technique is refined and enriched, then moving on to precious personal items. hand painted miniatures can be done with multiple different techniques. The most important that we use on our articles are of three kinds: 1) Fire enamel. 2) Water tempera on an ivory plate. 3) Painted on mother-of-pearl. Fire enameled miniatures: On a first layer of enamel generally white or very clear or even transparent suitably liquefied at a temperature of about 750 ° C, the chosen subject is painted using miniature...
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1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Victorian Sterling Silver Six Piece Bachelor Tea and Coffee Service
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver six piece bachelor tea and coffee service; an addition to our silver teaware collection This exceptional antique Victorian six piece sterling silver tea service / set consists of a spirit kettle, teapot, coffee pot, cream jug, sugar bowl and tea caddy. The pieces of this antique tea and coffee set have a circular baluster shaped form. This set benefits from a matching oval cylindrical tea caddy; often with time such a piece would be detached from a service. The surface of each piece is embellished with alternating horizontal panels of impressive chased simplified trellis patterns, leaf motifs and rosette designs. The upper rim of each piece is encompassed with an applied moulded decorated border. The spirit kettle, teapot, coffee pot and tea caddy retain the original hinged hallmarked covers, which feature a continuation of the aforementioned chased decoration. Each teaware cover retains the original cast sterling silver finial. The centre of the tea caddy cover incorporates an oval cartouche ornamented with a bright cut engraved coronet and monogram initials. The teapot and coffee pot are fitted with the original hallmarked cast sterling silver handles, embellished with chased ornamentation and plain scrolling thumbpieces. The spirit kettle is fitted with a large scrolling cast sterling silver handle, ornamented with scrolling leaf designs and impressive scrolling sockets. The fine and impressive kettle is supported on the original cast hallmarked detachable three-legged stand fitted with a locking pin and security chain. The stand is ornamented with further chased patterns, accented with scrolling leaf leg brackets to three tapering, scrolling legs and leaf decorated feet. The detachable hallmarked spirit burner is plain and unembellished, with an applied border. The spirit kettle, coffee pot and teapot have cast sterling silver swan necked spouts, each ornamented with panels of scrolling leaf and floral decoration to either side. The cream jug and sugar bowl are fitted with sterling silver C shaped handles, reflecting the design of those to the teapot and coffee pot. The tea caddy, cream jug and sugar bowl retain the original gilt interiors. The underside of the tea kettle features the retailer's mark 'Hunt Roskell Late Storr & Mortimer' and the registration number '4852'. This exceptional Victorian tea and coffee set was were made by the London silversmiths John Hunt & Robert Roskell and John Samuel Hunt between 1864 and 1868, whereas the tea caddy was crafted in 1875 by Henry William...
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1860s British Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Provence by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 87 pcs Luncheon
Located in Big Bend, WI
Provence by Tiffany - Eighteenth century France was the inspiration for this pattern - rich, yet much less formal and ornate than most design patterns of the period. The name is most...
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20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Large Silver Basting Spoon
Located in Folkestone, GB
Large silver basting or serving spoon, London 1901 by Charles & Richard Comyns. In Excellent condition with almost no sign of ware or damage. Engraved with a fascinating crest of a simple raised hand with open palm...
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Early 1900s English Georgian Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

Tetard Freres Perles Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service French 343 Pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Founded in 1880 by Edmond Tétard (1860-1901) following the purchase of the house of Mr. Hugo. In 1889, he participated in the World Expo and received a Gold Medal. The house specializes in services and Louis XV style pieces. In 1901, the house was taken over by his three sons, Henri, Jacques and Georges under the name Tétard Frères. From the 1920s, the house works after the models of Valery Bizouard (1875-1945) and Louis Tardy (1881-1978), creators of Avant Garde. Jean Tétard...
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Mid-19th Century French Art Deco Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Vintage Tiffany & Co. Salt & Pepper Shakers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of silver salt & pepper shakers. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. The salt shaker with a gilt lid & interior to prevent corrosion. Marked to the base of both shak...
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20th Century American Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Regal Vienna Vermeil Flatware Silver Service for 18 Guest in Campaign Chest
Located in Charleston, SC
Regal Vienna Vermeil Flatware Silver Service for eighteen guests consisting of 312 pieces of flatware. There are 15 pieces of Vermeil Utensils per place setting for eighteen Dinner G...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver, Vermeil

Herend Porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" Coffee Set with Silver plates
Located in Delft, NL
Herend Hungary porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" coffee set with silver plates A beautiful Herend porcelain coffee set consists 6 porcelain plates (16.5 cm diagonal) on a silver under plate...
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20th Century Hungarian Sterling Silver

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Silver

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 60-Piece Flatware Set in English King Pattern
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. sterling silver flatware set in the celebrated English King pattern, adorned with shells and other motifs, consisting of: 12 second course or salad forks, measuring 6 ...
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19th Century American Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Dutch Military Gift Silver Woodcock Sugar Sifter Figure
Located in Newark, England
IN THE FORM OF A WOODCOCK OR SNIPE BIRD From our Silver collection, we are thrilled to offer this novelty Dutch Military Silver Woodcock / Sipe Figure modelled as a Sugar Sifter (ca...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Presentation Submarine on Plinth
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive unusual antique sterling silver presentation submarine on plinth; an addition to our transportation related silverware collection This exceptional and unusual, antique George V English sterling silver presentation piece has been realistically modelled in the form of a submarine. This antique submarine model...
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1910s British Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique George III Sterling Silver Dish Cross (1764)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English cast sterling silver dish cross; an addition to our Georgian dining silverware collection. This exceptional antique ster...
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1760s English George III Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

WMF Card Tray – Silver Plate Depicting a Woman c1905
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : WMF card tray silver plate depicting a woman Date : c1905 Origin : Germany Decoration : Cast depiction of a reclining woman with various fl...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver Plate

English Sterling Hand Mirror, Birmingham, 1899
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
English Sterling Hand Mirror, Birmingham, 1899 Indulge in the luxurious charm of late 19th century elegance with this beautiful English sterling ...
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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Renaissance by Christofle France Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 79 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Christofle French silver flatware has been crafted by master artisans since 1830. The revolutionary style and character of Christofle dinnerware comes from collaborations with groundbreaking architects, designers, and artists from around the world. Commissioned by such figures as Pope Pius Ix...
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1990s French Renaissance Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Royal Husk by CJ Vander English Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Dinner 107
Located in Big Bend, WI
C.J. Vander was the last of England's preeminent silver firms, creating exceptional silver masterpieces using the time-honored traditions of the silversmith's art. In fact, they were...
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Early 20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Silver Mustard Pot
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a silver mustard pot with the matching spoon. The lid opens up with a hinge towards the handle and closes completely with a cutout...
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1930s Austrian Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

An English Silver Soup Tureen made by Garrards, London 1827 Arms of Henry Paget
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent English Silver Soup Tureen by Garrard’s, London, 1827 Bearing the Arms of Henry Paget, 1st Marquess of Anglesey, Hero of the Battle of Waterloo. This splendid Regency-...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

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...
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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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