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Sterling Silver For Sale
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Period: 1840s
Rococo Silver Candlesticks by Alexander Johnson
By Alexander Johnston
Located in New Orleans, LA
An outstanding pair of sterling silver candlesticks by English silversmith Alexander Johnston. Reflecting the mid-18th century Georgian taste for the Rococo style, these candlesticks feature deeply chased decoration, from shells and palms to acanthus and rosettes, as well as an engraved armorial on each pedestal. Their exuberant yet balanced design is characteristic of the sophisticated style brought to England by French Huguenot silversmiths in the 1700s. Alexander Johnston first entered his mark in 1747 and work such as his, as well as that of artists like the celebrated Paul de Lamerie, indicated the adoption of French forms in all of the decorative arts, from furniture to textiles, hailing the dramatic shift from the more restrained classical manner. Excellent condition. Hallmarked London, 1751 10 ¾” high Reference: English goldsmiths and their marks, 2nd ed., 1921, Sir Charles James Jackson.
Category
18th Century English Georgian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Paul Morin Antique Pre-Confederation Canadian Sterling Silver Snuff Box
By Claude Morin
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique sterling silver snuff box was made by the noted Canadian silversmith Paul Morin from Quebec City of Lower Canada, and dates to circa 1795-1805 ...
Category
Late 18th Century Canadian Georgian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
A Pair of George III Silver Sauce Boats, London 1768 by W & J Priest
Located in Cornwall, GB
A very fine pair of George III silver sauce boats by William & James Priest. Of plain oval form, with raised bead decoration to the rim. A flying C-scrolled handle mounted with and a...
Category
1760s English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Early Antique Charles II Sterling Silver Porringer / Two Handled Cup c.1675
Located in London, GB
A wonderful 17th century Charles II Antique solid Silver Porringer / two handled Cup with an ornate chased floral design around the bellied body of the Cup. The Cup has two elegant s...
Category
17th Century English Charles II Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Neoclassical Antique Sterling Silver Sugar Basket With Glass Liner Made in 1783
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1783 by Barrage Davenport, this delightful, George III, antique, sterling silver sugar basket, has a half ...
Category
1780s English Neoclassical Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Newcastle Sterling Silver Sauceboats / Gravy Boats
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare pair of antique George II Newcastle sterling silver sauceboats made by Isaac Cookson, an addition to our Georgian dining silverware collection.
These exceptional and rare antique George II sterling silver sauceboats have a plain oval rounded Provincial form onto a pedestal and spreading foot.
The surface of each piece is plain and unembellished, featuring a subtly convex upper portion and shaped rim.
The sauceboats are fitted with opposing scroll handles with a plain scrolling thumbpiece.
The underside of each Provincial sauceboat has the original crude finish; this was typical of Georgian silverware crafted for regular use.
These exceptional antique silver sauce boats...
Category
1730s English George II Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 18th Century Geroge III Coconut and Silver Goblet by Charles Hougham
By Charles Houghman
Located in Dallas, TX
A period George III silver and coconut communion cup by English silversmith Charles Hougham (1748-1793). The coconut is carved extensively with a palm le...
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
George II Sterling Silver Basket, London, 1747
Located in Cornwall, GB
A very good large silver swing handle basket of pierced oval form. The arched swing handle with two cast female busts arising from a leaf capped double C-scroll support. The cast and applied rim of shaped foliate and floral entwined decoration. The central bowl of the basket engraved with a rocaille cartouche containing an armorial. The top of the handle is decorated with a leaf form cartouche within which is the crest of a deer. The sides of the raised basket with hand cut pierced decoration. The whole standing on four cast and applied legs, decorated with a beautiful scrolling foliate design rising to high relief female faces, on leaf-form pad feet.
Hallmarked to the underside for London 1747 by Edward Aldridge. The underside of the handle bears the lion passant and maker’s mark, both struck twice.
This is a beautifully decorated and impressive piece of early Georgian silver...
Category
1740s British George II Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Louis XVI Silver Vermeil Beaker
Located in New York, NY
Louis XVI silver vermeil beaker. France, late 18th century.
Dimensions: 3.5" diameter x 3.63" height.
Category
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
18th Century Dutch Silver spoons by Adraen Pieter Dingemans, 1758
Located in Delft, NL
18th Century Dutch Silver spoons by Adraen Pieter Dingemans, 1758
6 silver spoons from the maker Adraen Pieter Dingemans (1740-1820)
The spoons has the pattern of The Hague "Lofje" ...
Category
18th Century Dutch Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Antique Early Georgian Silver Two-Handled Cup 1722 18th Century Britannia Std
Located in London, GB
A lovely Antique George I solid Silver Cup with two elegant scroll handle. The elegant two-handled Cup stands on a low spread foot and has a band around the centre. It is unembellish...
Category
Early 18th Century English George I Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Valentine Munden’s Prize Money Silver Salver, London, 1792
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This small oval George III silver salver is raised on four scroll feet with a plain field and curvetto within a triple reed border. The reverse is engraved ‘June 18th 1803 Valentine Munden’s Prize Money when on board the Exeter East Indiaman for the Capture of the French Frigate La Medée.’ Maker’s mark of John Crouch & Thomas Hannam, London 1792.
The naval action took place on the 4th of August 1800 off the coast of Brazil. On that morning, the Royal Navy escort, Belliqueux sighted a squadron of French frigates and, giving chase, captured the largest ship La Concorde whilst the East Indiamen, Exeter and Bombay Castle pursued and took the surrender of La Medée. The Coutts and Neptune were unsuccessful in capturing a third frigate La Franchaise, but the action stands out as the only occasion during the Napoleonic Wars when a merchant vessel captured a French ship of war...
Category
1790s English Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Antique 1788 Sterling Silver Salts
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Georgian English sterling silver salts; an addition to our silver cruet and condiment collection.
These exceptional antique George III sterling silver salts have been realistically modelled in the form of a basket.
The surface these Georgian silver salts...
Category
18th Century English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Pair of George II Silver Sauce Boats, London, 1737 by Benjamin West
Located in Cornwall, GB
These superb silver sauce boats are of the raised circular form with extended pouring lip and applied handle surmounted with a cast acanthus leaf thumbpiece. The body bellied with a ...
Category
1730s British George II Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of Three Silver Decanter Labels
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Set of three silver decanter labels, made by Yapp and Woodward, circa 1840.
Category
1840s Irish Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
George II English Sterling Silver Tea Caddy, London, 1757
Located in Torino, IT
Tea caddy, all-over repousse and hand-chased decoration. Marked underneath.
Category
18th Century and Earlier English Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
William III Sterling Silver Porringer and Lid / Cup and Cover 1695, 17th Century
Located in London, GB
An early Antique William III solid Silver Porringer with fitted lid. This substantial Porringer has two scroll handles beaded embellishments. The body of the Porringer is decorated w...
Category
17th Century English Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique 1718, Britannia Silver Mug with London Hallmarks
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English Britannia standard silver mug; an addition to our 18th century collectable silverware collection.
This exceptional antique George I Britannia silver mug...
Category
1710s English George I Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Italian Silver Salts with Bachii
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Silver Salts with Bachii. Pair rare sterling silver tripod form salt cellars with Bacchus hermes on in-curving incised base. Italy, late 18th century.
Dimension: 2.7...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Britannia Silver Double Handle Cup London England Circa 1703
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare Antique Britannia Silver Double Handle Presentation Cup. Circular form with slightly tapered body, spiral Gadroon punch work and Finely chased lower section with scroll and a ch...
Category
Early 1700s British Queen Anne Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Antique Charles II 1663 Sterling Silver Baby Porringer
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Charles II English sterling silver baby porringer; part of our collectable silverware co...
Category
1660s English Charles II Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Silver Candlesticks, Germany, circa 1790
Located in Torino, IT
Circular domed foot with decorated band, the tapering column stem with engraved foliage, Germany, circa 1790.
Dimensions: H= 29.5 cm; diameter = 13.5. Weight = 636 grams/per piece.
Category
1790s German Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling 925/°°° Silver Finely Chased Teapot
Located in Torino, IT
Manufactured by Charles Wright, London, England, 1771.
Category
1770s English Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Half Pint Tankard
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian sterling silver half pint lady's tankard; part of our wine and drink related silverware collection.
This exceptional antique George III sterling silver half pint lady's tankard has a cylindrical tapering form.
The body of this solid silver tankard is encircled with two impressive broad bands of tooled decoration.
The antique silver tankard...
Category
1780s English Georgian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Cast Sterling Silver Candlesticks in an Assembled Set of Four
By William Cafe
Located in San Francisco, CA
English cast sterling silver candlesticks, an assembled set of four. A matched pair by Wm. Cafe dated 1758, period of George ll . The other pair with no armorial or monogram, by Wm. ...
Category
1750s English George II Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
A Fine George I Britannia Standard Saucepan Made by William Fleming in 1720
Located in London, GB
The saucepan is of a small size and has a baluster shaped body rising to an everted rim. The sparrow beak spout is decorated with a double drop below and the silver section of the ha...
Category
1720s English George I Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
English Sterling Silver Winged Cherub Dressing Mirror, Circa 1770
Located in Hollywood, SC
English sterling silver dressing mirror with centered floral cartouche, four flanking corner winged cherubs, scrolled floral decorative...
Category
1770s English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver and Gilt Pair of Open Salts by Robert Gray & Son, Glasgow 1847
By Robert Gray & Son
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Sterling Silver and Gilt Interior Pair of Open Salts, Glasgow 1847, Robert Gray & Son, In a Cauldron Form Raised on Swept Supports on a Pad Foot. No Intials or Dents, (Please see...
Category
1840s Scottish William IV Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Silver Chest, Basque Country, Spain, 17th Century, 1617
Located in Madrid, ES
Silver chest. Basque country, 17th century, 1617.
With inscription.
Rectangular base and semi-circular lid slightly raised on four legs with vegetal shape finished in hooves (and p...
Category
1610s Spanish Baroque Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Newcastle, a Fine George III Mug Made in Newcastle in 1769 by John Langlands
Located in London, GB
The mug has a "tucked in" base and stands on a circular stepped foot decorated with reeding. The baluster shaped main body rises to an everted rim and the scroll handle is decorated ...
Category
1760s English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
George III Sweetmeat Basket made in London in 1786 by Hester Bateman.
Located in London, GB
The Basket stands on an oval foot which is pierced with horizontal pails and roundels and displays an applied beaded rim. The arched swing handle, and rim of the main body, are also ...
Category
1780s English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Georgian, Sterling Silver Marrow Scoop
Located in New York, NY
Georgian, sterling silver, marrow scoop, London, 1795, Thomas Northcote - maker. Measures: 9" long x 1" across widest point excellent condition.
Category
18th Century and Earlier British Georgian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Early Silver Tankard, George I, London 1718/19, Brittania Standard, William Flemin
Located in Charleston, SC
Very Rare Britannia Standard Early Tankard, George I, London 1718/1719, William Fleming Britannia Standard is .958 pure silver. William Fleming is a highly prized and collected tanka...
Category
Early 18th Century English George I Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Britannia Standard Silver
George III Old English Pattern Serving Spoon
Located in London, GB
A George III Old English pattern serving spoon
George Smith III & William Fearn, London (1765-1792).
Category
18th Century and Earlier English Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Hester Bateman. A George III Skewer Made in London in 1784 by Hester Bateman
Located in London, GB
The skewer is of typical form with a ring end, however this example has an oval bright cut cartouche under the ring, on both sides, one of which is engraved with a contemporary crest...
Category
18th Century and Earlier English Antique Sterling Silver
George III Sterling Silver Cake Basket
Located in London, GB
A George III sterling silver cake basket made by Burrage Davenport in London, 1783. The basket is of Classic oval form with bead borders an...
Category
18th Century and Earlier British Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Repousse Tea Caddy Box 1786 William Plummer London
Located in Stamford, CT
This is one out of approximate 350 Antique smalls 18th/19th century, from a private collection.
Antique sterling silver repousse tea...
Category
1780s Great Britain (UK) Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
Georgian Sterling Silver Cake Basket, London 1796, Possibly Thomas Chawner
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Georgian silver cake basket, London 1796, poss Thomas Chawner. The oval shaped basket with pedestal reed base, border pierced surround, upper section with outer reed design border an...
Category
18th Century English Georgian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Augustin Le Sage George III Sterling Silver Tureens, 18th Century
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
A pair of English George III sterling silver sauce tureens by 18th Century London silversmith Augustin Le Sage. The tureens have single scroll hand...
Category
18th Century British George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
George III Sterling Silver Ink Stand
By Paul Storr
Located in Torino, IT
Hallmarked in London, 1795 by Paul Storr, this very handsome, George III, formerly antique silver cruet set later converted into an ink stand....
Category
18th Century and Earlier British Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Danish Baroque Silver Tea Caddy
Located in Copenhagen, K
Three-part Copenhagen silver tea caddy, 1747.
Category
Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
George III Sterling Silver Pair of Entree Dishes, London, 1773
Located in Torino, IT
Hallmarked in London in 1773 by John Deacon, this pair of antique, George III, sterling silver entree dishes are oval shaped with a beaded border and hinged handles. The entree dish ...
Category
18th Century and Earlier English George III Antique Sterling Silver
John Willis Dixon Antique Sterling Silver Squirrel Menu Holder
Located in Baltimore, MD
Delightful sterling silver squirrel menu holder made in England by John Willis Dixon and hallmarked 1877. Wonderful to use on your table or si...
Category
18th Century and Earlier Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Fine George III Skewer
By Robert W. Smith
Located in London, GB
A fine George III Skewer.
Dublin.
Category
18th Century and Earlier Irish Antique Sterling Silver
Pair Irish Georgian Silver Salts Dublin 1793 William Bond
By William Bond
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Pair of Irish Georgian Silver Salts Dublin 1793 William Bond. Each of oval boat shaped form on pedestal bases, reeded rims to base and upper borders. Gilded interiors. Engraved crest...
Category
Late 18th Century Irish George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Queen Anne silver taperstick London 1704 Richard Syngin (Syng).
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Queen Anne silver taperstick London 1704 Richard Syngin (Syng). The taperstick of plain early design with knopped stem and moulded circular base. Britannia standard silver. Weight 1...
Category
Early 1700s English Queen Anne Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Britannia Standard Silver
Late Biedermeier Silver Sugar Box With Chinoiseries And Dog Knob, Germany, 1848
Located in Vienna, AT
Large late Biedermeier silver sugar box on four voluted, leaf-decorated feet, merging into a rectangular body with wide fluting in the middle, walls decorated with fine chinoiserie d...
Category
1840s German Biedermeier Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Antique George 111 Mote Spoon Dated Circa 1760 London Assay William Lilley
Located in London, GB
Antique George 111 Mote Spoon Dated Circa 1760 London Assay William Lilley
Mote spoons were used for skimming dust motes from the surface of a cup of tea (a common problem for tea d...
Category
1760s English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Magnificent Georgian Large Solid Silver Sterling Salver London 1762 Courtauld
By Samuel Courtauld
Located in London, GB
A magnificent Solid Silver Sterling Georgian salver made by the celebrated Huguenot silversmith Samuel Courtauld.
Very impressive size and weight with...
Category
1760s English Georgian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver Wine Coasters London 1799
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Sterling silver wine coasters
Date : Hallmarked in London in 1799 - makers mark rubbed
Period : George III
Origin : London, England
Deco...
Category
1790s British George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Queen Anne Solid Silver Sterling Candlesticks London 1705 John Barnard I
By John Barnard
Located in London, GB
A magnificent pair of solid silver sterling candlesticks
Hallmarked for london 1705
Silversmith John Barnard
Weight 609 grams
Height 21.5 cm
Square bases with chamfered edges ...
Category
Early 1700s English Queen Anne Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Magnificent Georgian Solid Silver Sterling Jug Paul De Lamrie 1750 London
Located in London, GB
A Rare and magnificent mid 18th century Jug by the famous London Silversmith Paul De Lamerie.
With an armorial crest to the front a classical De Lame...
Category
1750s English Georgian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Georgian Silver Tea / Serving Tray Memento Mori Memorial Tray 1794
By Elizabeth Jones, London 1
Located in London, GB
An Antique George III Solid Silver oval serving tray with a classic reeded border and reeded handles. The centre of the Tray has an unusual large Memento Mori / memorial engraving reading in French -
Souvenir De L’Amitie
La Plus Pure
Formee Dans L’Enfance
Accrue ave L’age
Et
Que la Mort Seule
A Pu Terminer
Emplei du Leg de feu H. L. Jacques Droi
Ne a la Chaux de fonds...
Category
18th Century English Georgian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
George Adams Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for 6 Persons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique English sterling silver straight fiddle, thread and shell pattern flatware service for six persons made by George Adams; an addition to our flatware collection.
The pieces of this exceptional, antique Victorian straight sterling silver flatware set for six persons have been crafted in the fiddle, thread and shell pattern.
The surface of each handle is embellished with a paralleling thread decorated border accented with a shell design to the terminal and reverse of each bowl.
The anterior surface of each spoon and posterior surface of each fork handle terminal are ornamented with a contemporary bright cut engraved crest of a hawk rousant.
This Fiddle Thread and Shell pattern flatware set consists of 32 pieces:
Basic service:
Six table forks
Six table spoons
Six dessert forks
Six dessert spoons
Six teaspoons
Additional pieces:
Pair of sugar tongs
Sauce ladle
The fundamental pieces of this service have been crafted by the collectable, renowned silversmith and flatware maker George Adams of Chawner & Co in 1846.
This antique silver service can be purchased with knives if so desired, either a traditional Thread and Shell pattern or Fiddle Thread and Shell pattern can be arranged.
This antique flatware service is supplied in felt cutlery rolls; which not only protect the items in storage but significantly reduces tarnishing.
"Straight" means all the pieces are made by the same maker in the same year.
Condition
This fiddle thread and shell pattern flatware set is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional presentation condition. The pattern decoration is very sharp and the bright cut engraved crests are all very crisp. Full hallmarks struck to the reverse of each piece are all very clear.
Dimensions
Table fork 20.7cm/8.1"
Table spoon 22.5cm/8.9"
Dessert fork 17.4cm/6.9"
Dessert spoon 18.2cm/7.2"
Teaspoon 14.5cm/5.7"
Sugar tongs 14.8cm/5.8"
Sauce ladle 18.2cm/7.2"
Total Weight
72.1 troy ounces/2242g
Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this impressive example of antique German silverware.
Category
1840s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
4.25 in Sterling Silver John Edwards III London Antique c. 1797 Coat of Arms Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dimensions (l x w x h): 4.25 x 3.25 x 1.75 in
Weight: 10 toz
"Confido" motto is translated as "Trust"
Category
1790s British Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
George III Silver Coffee Pot, London 1769 by William Abdy
Located in Cornwall, GB
A George III silver coffee pot, London 1769 by William Abdy. The body of double pear-shaped form with embossed spiral-fluted foliate decoration. A floral ...
Category
1760s British George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Queen Anne Tobacco Box 1711 18th Century
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique Queen Anne solid silver tobacco box with a classic oval form. The fitted lid has an intricate engraved armorial, and the interior is gilded.
Made in London, En...
Category
Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
John Dygle 17th Century Sterling Silver Plate
By John Dygle
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique James II English sterling silver plate; an addition to our 17th century ornamental silverware collection.
This exceptional James II ste...
Category
1680s English Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage, New and Antique Sterling Silver
Dining and entertaining changed drastically when we began to set our tables with sterling silver for holiday gatherings, wedding receptions, engagement parties and, in some of today’s homes, everyday meals.
Often called the “Queen of metals,” silver has been universally adored for thousands of years. It is easy to see why it has always been sought after: It is durable, strong and beautiful. (Louis XIV had tables made entirely of silver.) Sterling silver is an alloy that is made of 92.5 percent silver — the “925” stamp that identifies sterling-silver jewelry refers to this number. The other 7.5 percent in sterling silver is typically sourced from copper.
Neoclassical-style sterling-silver goods in Europe gained popularity in the late 18th century — a taste for sterling-silver tableware as well as tea sets had taken shape — while in the United States, beginning in the 19th century, preparing the dinner table with sterling-silver flatware had become somewhat of a standard practice. Indeed, owning lots of silver goods during the Victorian era was a big deal. Back then, displaying fine silver at home was a status symbol for middle-class American families. And this domestic silver craze meant great profitability for legendary silversmith manufacturers such as Reed & Barton, Gorham Manufacturing Company and the International Silver Company, which was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898, a major hub of silver manufacturing nicknamed “Silver City.”
Today, special occasions might call for ceremonial silver designed by Tiffany & Co. or the seductive sterling-silver cutlery from remarkable Danish silversmith Georg Jensen, but there really doesn’t have to be an event on the calendar to trot out your finest tableware.
Event- and wedding-planning company maestro Tara Guérard says that some “investment pieces,” such as this widely enamored alloy, should see everyday use, and we’re inclined to agree.
“Sterling-silver flatware is a must-have that you can use every single day, even to eat cereal,” she says. “Personally, I want a sterling-silver goblet set for 12 to 20; I would use them every time I had a dinner party. Ultimately, there are no criteria for buying vintage pieces: Buy what you love, and make it work.”
Whether you’re thinking “ceremonial” or “cereal,” browse a versatile collection of vintage, new and antique sterling-silver wares on 1stDibs today.
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