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Sterling Silver For Sale
Cutlery Set 101 pcs. Calegaro Empire Style Silver 800, Italy, 90s
Located in Palermo, IT
Cutlery set 101 pcs. Calegaro empire style silver 800, Italy, 90s
This set is for 12 people and also has cutlery for the fish.
Very beautiful and elegant it has its antioxidant cases...
Category
1990s Italian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1950 Bowl in Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. sterling silver bowl in pattern number 23617 from the early 1950s and in Mid-Century Modern, geometrically beautiful style and design. It measures 7 3/4'' in diameter b...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Hans Hansen, Denmark, "Charlotte" Silver Cutlery in Sterling Silver, Sauce Spoon
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans Hansen, Denmark. "Charlotte" silver cutlery in sterling silver. Sauce spoon.
Measures 18 cm.
Perfect condition.
Stamped.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver
Modern Bird Motif Sterling Silver Necklace and Earrings Set Graziella Laffi
Located in Atlanta, GA
A highly sculptural sterling silver jewelry suite consisting of a necklace with bird motif and a matching pair of earrings. The three-piece set was crafted by Peruvian silversmith an...
Category
Late 20th Century Peruvian Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Sterling Silve Vase with Handcut Crystal Flowers Holder
Located in VALENZA, IT
Sterling silver vase with round base and wire handles. Above the base, a jagged conical-shaped vase holder has been placed. The hands in silver threads draw scrolls as decoration.
Th...
Category
1990s Italian Other Sterling Silver
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Repousse by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 53 Pieces Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
This pattern was named after the art of repoussé (the process of embossing metal from the back by hammering), originally used in European silversmithing. The Repousse pattern, first ...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
English King by Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 69 pc Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
ENGLISH KING (c. 1885)
Patterns similar to our English King were first used in France and England late in the eighteenth century and have remained among the most popular styles for ...
Category
Early 20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
San Lorenzo, Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set 340 Pcs in Fitted Chest
Located in Big Bend, WI
San Lorenzo was introduced by Tiffany & Co. in the year 1916. Named for Florence's Church of San Lorenzo, its shield and paneling are typical of Renaissance Revival design. This noble pattern goes well with Victorian, Edwardian or neoclassical styles.
Outstanding San Lorenzo by Tiffany & Co. sterling silver flatware set in vintage fitted Tiffany chest...
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Renaissance by Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set 156 Pcs Herbst Estate
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb Renaissance by Tiffany & Co sterling silver Flatware set - 156 pieces. This multi-motif pattern was designed by Paulding Farmhan and was introduced in the year 1905. This set came from the Herbst Estate...
Category
Early 20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
An Elegant Edwardian Mahogany and Sterling Silver Inlaid Tray
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An Elegant Mahogany and Satin wood inlaid oval tray with sterling silver handles and gallery edge. The tray with an central urn motif inlay with a reticulated sterling gallery edge....
Category
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Grande Imperiale by Buccellati Italy Silver Flatware Set Service 48 pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Handcrafted from sterling silver. Made in Italy by the 18th century house of Buccellati, whose artisans emphasize timeless style, integrity of materials, and pleasure of use when des...
Category
Late 20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Flatware Service For 18, Richelieu Pattern
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Sterling silver flatware set, service for 18, Richelieu pattern by International sterling, 110 pieces in total. The elegantly detailed set consists of 19 knives, 20 butter knives, 19...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adam Style Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
King Richard by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service Dinner 179 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Named for King Richard I of England. Described as truly a royal pattern with regal dignity drawn from the romantic background of the pomp and pageantry of Richard the Lion-hearted an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Acorn by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Service 6 Dinner Set 48 Pieces
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous sterling silver stuns in this rich pattern that features a natural theme reminiscent of old world grace. A classic design yet with an understated touch, this pattern focuses...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Baltimore Rose by Schofield Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 189 Pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb monumental Baltimore Rose by Schofield sterling silver flatware set - 189 pieces. This repoussed pattern was designed by Frank Schofield and was introduced in the year 1905. Schofield's most famous and most desirable pattern was Baltimore Rose, which is repoussed in great detail. This set includes:
12 dinner size knives, 9 3/4"
12 dinner size forks, 7 5/8"
12 regular knives, 8 3/4"
12 regular forks, 7 1/8"
12 salad forks, 6 1/4"
12 teaspoons, 6"
12 gumbo soup spoons, 7 1/4"
12 flat handle butter spreaders, 5 1/2"
12 cocktail forks, 5 5/8"
12 ice cream forks, 5 1/4"
12 place soup spoons, 7 1/8"
12 bouillon soup spoons, 5 1/4"
12 grapefruit spoons, 6"
12 demitasse spoons, 4 1/2"
1 salad serving set, 9"
1 pastry server w/stainless blade, 9"
1 sugar tongs, 4"
1 game carving set, 2-pc - 9 3/4" & 8 1/4"
1 roast carving set, 2-pc, 13 1/2"
1 tomato server, 7 1/2"
1 cake server w/stainlessblade, 10"
1 lemon fork, 4 5/8"
1 nut spoon, heart shape, 4"
1 bonbon spoon...
Category
Early 20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
MARIO BUCCELLATI 1960 Scalloped Center Ovoid Vase In Solid .925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Scalloped center vase designed by Mario Buccellati (1891-1965).
This is a gorgeous vintage scalloped center vase created in Milano Italy by the jewelry house of Mario Buccellati bac...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Custom Engraved by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 67 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Edward Moore, designer of this pattern, dominated the first era of Tiffany made flatware and designed several full lines of sterling patterns. Moore's father manufactured for Tiffany...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
A Sterling Silver Siddur Binding Israel C. 1950
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite sterling silver Siddur binding is a masterful work of Judaica, crafted with exceptional artistry and devotion. The front cover is adorned with a striking depiction of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Israeli Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany and Co. Sterling Silver 9-Light Candelabra Set Paris Exposition 1900
Located in Big Bend, WI
Tiffany and Co.
Outstanding monumental pair of Tiffany sterling 9-light candelabra weighing an incredible 793 ounces and measuring 31 inches tall. These were designed by Paulding Farnham in the Georgian revival style circa 1897-1898. The candelabra feature applied scrolling acanthus branches with leafy sconces and asparagus stems.
This design was part of a 200+ piece table service produced for the display at the Paris Expositions...
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Old Colonial by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 64 pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Lavishly decorated, Old Colonial's graceful curves descend along a beaded handle and meet a fluted bowl. Representing the height of the silversmiths craft, Old Colonial is a peerless...
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
John Schuppe Antique Sterling Silver Cow Creamer
By John Schuppe
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Georgian English sterling silver cow creamer made by John Schuppe; an addition to our silverware collection
This exceptional antique Georgian sterling silver creamer has been realistically modelled in the form of a cow.
The plain body of this antique silver creamer is embellished with details reproducing the fine definition of the cow's facial and anatomical features.
The jug is fitted with a hinged cover ornamented with floral decoration to the shaped rim and surmounted with an impressive applied finial realistically modelled in the form of a fly.
This impressive Georgian silver cow creamer is fitted with a loop handle, modelled in the form of the cow's tail.
Such original antique examples are becoming increasingly difficult to locate.
Condition
This antique silver cow creamer...
Category
1760s British Georgian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
c. 1910 Tiffany Sterling Silver "Winthrop" Flatware Service for 8
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1910 Tiffany Sterling Silver "Winthrop" Flatware Service for 8. Arts & Crafts "E" monogram. Service for 8 of dinner knives (10.125"), forks (7.5") & teaspoons (5.625"). Luncheo...
Category
1910s American Neoclassical Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Table Box table box with finely embossed and hand-chiseled Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular shaped table box with finely embossed and hand-chiseled lid in Baroque style. Velvet interior. Dimensions cm. 11.7 x 21 x 4.5. Weight gr. 1000. Designed by Giorgio Salimb...
Category
1970s Italian Baroque Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Grande Baroque by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set 24 Dinner Service 203 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Styled in the lavish Baroque manner, this highly collectible pattern is our best seller. Introduced in 1941, it captures classic symbols of the Renaissance in the exquisitely carved ...
Category
20th Century Baroque Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Padova Sterling Silver Baby Cup
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage baby cup.
By Tiffany & Co.
In sterling silver.
Designed by Elsa Peretti
In the Padova pattern.
Fully hallmarked to the base.
Si...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Grande Baroque Compote
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver compotes by in the iconic pattern “Grande Baroque” by Wallace Silversmiths. Grande Baroque i...
Category
1940s American Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
La Montgolfiere Table Centre, Caviar Display
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
La Montgolfiere table centre - Caviar display
Limited edition (50 copies), delivered with a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist, number engraved between I and 50.
Cust...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Sterling Silver
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Coffee of Chocolate Set with Tray
Located in Litchfield, CT
Date marked 1962/63, Sterling, by Tiffany & Co., England. Modern and Art Deco collide in this very sleek coffee or chocolate set. Brilliant as a decorative accessory or perfect for ...
Category
1960s English Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
George and Martha by Westmorland Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 46 Pieces
By Westmorland
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful George & Martha by Westmorland sterling silver Flatware set - 46 Pieces. This set includes:
8 knives, modern blades, 9"
8 forks, 7 1/8"
8 salad forks, 6"
8 teaspoons, 6"
8...
Category
Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Sterling Silver Fish Service for Eighteen Persons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver Lily pattern fish cutlery set for eighteen persons - boxed; an addition to our dining silverware collection
This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver flatware...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Soup Tureen or Centerpiece
By James Barber & William Whitwell
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, rare antique George IV English sterling silver soup tureen assayed in York; an addition to our dining silverware collection.
This magnificent antique George IV English sterling silver soup tureen has an oval rounded form.
The lower portion of the body is encompassed with impressive chased fluted decoration in a subtle swirl design.
The decoration to the body incorporates an impressive scrolling leaf bordered cartouche to either side, each displaying an exceptional contemporary bright cut engraved marital coat of arms* depicting on the dexter a chevron between three crosses paty and the sinister a quadrangular castle.
The coat of arms is surmounted with a bright cut engraved crest displaying a tent adorned or lined charged in the interior with a cross paty of the third.
The plain waisted upper portion is encompassed with a Fine and impressive applied gadroon decorated border to the flared rim.
This antique soup tureen...
Category
1820s English George IV Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
English Scissors Shears
By Sheffield
Located in New York, NY
A substantial pair of well-made English silver plate florist or rose scissors shears, by Sheffield, England., circa late-19th century. A beautiful pair of (intended) rose shears; the...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
70 Pc Wallace Golden Grande Baroque Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service for 8
Located in Dayton, OH
Styled in the lavish Baroque manner, this highly collectible pattern is a best seller. Introduced in 1941, it captures classic symbols of the Renaissance in the exquisitely carved pillar and acanthus leaf curved as in nature. The sculptural, hand-wrought quality is evident in the playful open work and intricate, three-dimensional detail, which carries to the functional bowls and tines, and is apparent whether viewed in front, back, or profile. Perfect for traditional and formal settings.
Dinner size Golden Grande Baroque...
Category
Mid-20th Century Baroque Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Sulky with Horse and Driver
Located in VALENZA, IT
Made in Italy sterling solid silver sulky with horse and driver.
The sulky, the horse and the driver are made with the casting method and finished with chisel.
The bridles are in l...
Category
1980s Italian Other Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Scottish Antique George II Silver Lidded Tankard / Mug Edinburgh 1731
Located in London, GB
A magnificent oversized Antique George II Sterling Silver Lidded Tankard with a classic slightly tapered straight sided form. This Early Georgian Solid Silver Tankard has an impressi...
Category
Early 18th Century Scottish George II Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Inkstand, hHandicraft made in Italy
By Mario Vallè
Located in VALENZA, IT
The inkwell, rectangular in shape, was completely handmade obtained from a silver plate and finely embossed and chiseled with scrolls and flowers, typical of the Italian Baroque of t...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver Pastry Forks, Teaspoons and a Sugar Scoop by Christoph Widmann, Germany
Located in Delft, NL
Silver pastry forks, teaspoons and a sugar scoop by Christoph Widmann, Germany
Model "The original Rose of Hildesheim " which was created by Chris...
Category
20th Century German Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Diamond by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 51 pieces Modern
Located in Big Bend, WI
This pattern was designed by internationally renowned Italian architect and designer Gio Ponti and introduced by Reed & Barton in the year 1958. It has a wonderful Mid-Century Modern Design. This is our best selling Mid Century Modern flatware...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of Twelve 20th Century Solid Silver Shell Shape Place Holder
Located in VALENZA, IT
Elegant set consisting of 2 boxes containing 12 shell-shaped placeholders in solid 800 silver.
The placeholders were made with the casting technique and finely chiselled. The finish ...
Category
1990s Italian Baroque Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Sterling Silver Rope Rim Butter Pats, a Set of Seven, circa 1940s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of seven, sterling silver butter pats, circa 1940s.
Marked Sterling, with a running rope bordered rim. Each pat is faintly initialed with a G.
The pats can also be used to hold a tea bag...
Category
1940s American American Classical Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Asprey 2002 - Sterling Silver Corkscrew - Nautical themed Wine Bottle Opener
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 2002 by Asprey & Co. Ltd., this charming, Elizabeth II period, Sterling Silver Corkscrew, features a silver handle wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Silver Lighter Ronson Queen Anne model 1950´s
Located in BILBAO, ES
A vintage Ronson silver plated 'Queen Anne' table lighter, mid 20th century, the heavily weighted elongated oval lighter with bead and gadroon decoration upon a waisted base; mark of...
Category
1950s French Romantic Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Grande Baroque by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 48 Service 303 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Massive Grande baroque by Wallace sterling silver flatware set for 48 - 303 pieces. This set includes:
48 knives, 8 7/8",
48 forks, 7 1/2",
48 salad forks, 6 5/8",
48 teaspoons,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large, Art Deco, Sterling Silver-Mounted Threaded Crystal Match Striker
Located in New York, NY
Large, Art Deco, sterling silver-mounted threaded crystal match striker, London, 1931, Henry Perkins and Sons - makers. Measures 2 3/4 inches high x 3 1/2 inches in diameter. Dark sp...
Category
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Sterling Tea Service Designed by Gio Ponti for Reed and Barton
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A sterling tea service with sterling tray designed by Gio Ponti for Reed and Barton, pattern 440 "Diamond" the tray is #1574. The set consists of ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Original, Hallmark. Massive Silver Candleholder, Koloman Moser Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
Signature: Austrian silver-mark, WW-mark. What is unusual for a Wiener Werkstatte silver-object. The signatures are on the bottom side instead...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Silver
Antique Georgian English Sterling Silver Sauce Tureens with Ladles
By Alexander Goodman, Gainsford & Co
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique George III English sterling silver sauce tureens with ladles; an addition to our Georgian silverware collection.
These exceptional antique George III sterling silver sauce tureens have a plain rectangular rounded form.
The body of each tureen is plain and embellished with an applied gadroon decorated border to the lower portion and upper rim.
These impressive silver tureens retain the original hallmarked push fit covers ornamented with further applied gadroon decoration to the upper plateau in addition to the base of the impressive reed decorated handle enveloped with leaf designs to the terminals.
The surface of each cover is embellished with a contemporary bright cut engraved crest depicting a falcon holding a partridge between her feet and encompassed with the belted motto 'Qui potest capere capiat', Let him who can take, take.
Each Georgian tureen is fitted with two fine and original ring loop handles above an impressive lion mask ornamentation.
Each tureen is supported by four impressive shaped legs with paw feet.
These sauce tureens are presented with fine and impressive associated chester made, antique sterling silver sauce ladles crafted in the Hanoverian rat tail pattern by Herbert Edward Barker & Frank Ernest Barker of Barker Brothers.
These antique Georgian sauce tureens are exceptional provincial examples.
This crest and motto pertains to the Glege or Gleke family.
An alternative pattern of sauce ladles can be supplied upon request.
Condition
These antique silver tureens...
Category
Early 1800s English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Buttercup by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 16 Service 200 Pcs Unused
By Gorham
Located in Big Bend, WI
Intricately carved floral motifs carefully arranged along the handle and by the neck of this fanciful pattern are balanced by a slender central panel edged with delicate borders. Int...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 6 Sterling Silver Stuart Devlin Champagne Coupes / Glasses London 1970/1
Located in London, GB
A fabulous Set of Vintage solid Silver Champagne Coupes made by the esteemed Silversmith Stuart Devlin in his signature style blending classic polished silver with parcel gilt embell...
Category
20th Century English Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
TIFFANY & CO. 1920 Art Deco Perfume Flask Bottle In Solid 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Perfume flask bottle by Tiffany & Co.
Beautiful, sleek and elegant carry-on perfume bottle from the art deco period, circa 1920. This model was designed and crafted at the Tiffany & Co. studios in New York city in solid sterling silver...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Fairfax by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 24 Service 133 Pieces Place Size
Located in Big Bend, WI
Embodying the spirit of casual luxury, Fairfax has a sterling design that never goes out of style. As timely today as when it was first introduced in 1910, this design is influenced ...
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Chrysanthemum by Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Candelabra Pair of 3-Light
Located in Big Bend, WI
Tiffany's luxurious Chrysanthemum silver was designed in 1880. With its flowing curves, swirling vegetation, meandering tendrils and exotic blossoming plants, Chrysanthemum is charac...
Category
20th Century American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Edwardian Sterling Silver Three-Piece Tea Service
By Williams Ltd
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver three piece tea service / set; an addition to our silver teaware collection.
This fine antique Edwardian sterling silver tea service consists of a teapot, sugar bowl and cream jug
Each component has an oval rounded form to a plain oval collet foot.
The lower portions of the teapot, cream jug and sugar bowl are embellished with embossed fluted ornamentation.
The flared upper rim of the cream jug and sugar bowl, and shoulders of the teapot are ornamented with an impressive applied gadroon decorated border.
The large teapot is fitted with a domed hinged hallmarked cover, which features further embossed convex fluted decoration.
The cover is surmounted by the original carved oval fluted painted wood and sterling silver finial.
The teapot retains the original plain angular carved painted wood handle with a carved scroll style thumbpiece.
The cream jug and sugar bowl have plain angular sterling silver handles ornamented with subtle applied decoration.
Condition
This antique sterling silver tea service...
Category
Early 1900s Great Britain (UK) Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Louis XVI Style Odiot Rare French Louveciennes Silver Flatware
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Odiot Rare French Louveciennes Sterling Silver Flatware Set
Head of Mercure 1st titre on the dessert knives for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver Guarantee
Head of Minerve 1st titre on...
Category
17th Century French Louis XV Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Mary Dunhill English Sterling Silver Funnel
By Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful sterling silver funnel from luxury maker Dunhill, by Mary Dunhill, circa early-20th century, London, England. As marked: "Mary Dunhill", "Ste...
Category
Early 20th Century English Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Puiforcat French high class Lunch plates 18 pieces
By Puiforcat
Located in Paris, FR
Very refined lunch set made by the French luxury silversmith Puiforcat.
This gorgeous set in solid silver is composed of 18 plates with scalloped edges decorated with foliage. The p...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Edwardian Queen Anne Style Sterling Silver Four-Piece Tea Service
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver four piece tea service in the Queen Anne style; an addition to our silver teaware collection.
This fine antique Edw...
Category
Early 1900s Great Britain (UK) Queen Anne Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Century Victorian Style Handcrafted Sterling Silver Epergne, Italy, 1998
Located in Cagliari, IT
A remarkable Victorian style handcrafted chiseled sterling silver epergne by Italian silversmith Argenteria Auge from Milan. The entire epergne is beautifully embellished with flower...
Category
1990s Italian Victorian 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.