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Sterling Silver For Sale
Antique George V Cased 4-Piece Sterling Silver Condiment Set, Viners Sheffield
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George V cased four piece solid sterling silver condiment set stamped by Viners, Sheffield 1934 comprising of a mustard pot with blue glass liner, mustard spoon and pair of p...
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Early 20th Century English Other Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Koch Bergfeld Silver 800 Cutlery Baroque Design 264-Pieces Bremen Germany 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
Silver 264-piece flatware (cutlery set) for 18 persons, Made by Koch & Bergfeld, Germany / Bremen, circa 1900 Gorgeous German cutlery set / flatware / dinnerware consisting of 264 pieces. Most elegant design = Baroque FORM & engraved initials HG. Additionally, this cutlery set is kept in Gorgeous wooden chest made of oakwood (refurbished by hand): Two doors - having lock and key - are existing at front side / additionally, a hinged platter which is upholstered at inner side is attached to chest's upper side. Inside there are five drawers with knobs visible, all of them well-equipped with finest interior decoration (interior design) presenting this flatware set's parts in most elegant manner. This cutlery set / flatware consists of following parts: 18 dinner knives. 18 dinner forks. 18 soup spoons. 18 appetizer knives. 18 appetizer forks. 18 appetizer spoons. 18 coffee (dessert) spoons. 18 ice-cream spoons. 18 fish knives. 18 fish forks. 18 cake forks. 18 mocha spoons. 18 forks for fruits. 18 knives for fruits. Three napkin rings. Two sugar tongs. One small carving fork. One knife for butter. One fork for cheese. One fork for cake. Two forks for meat...
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Early 1900s German Baroque Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

Modernist Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Pots By George E Grant London 1971
Located in Norwich, GB
An Elizabeth II Modernist sterling silver salt and pepper pot set by George Edward Grant - London 1971. Fully hallmarked. These superb pots are of cylindrical form with textured ban...
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1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Austrian Art Nouveau Iridescent Silver Overlay Mustard Pot
Located in New York, NY
Austrian Art Nouveau glass mustard pot with engraved silver overlay, ca 1900. Double bellied bowl with sterling silver mounts: c-scroll handle, collar and hinged and domed cover with...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

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Silver

A Pair of Silver Bracelets, Jewelry for Women in Morocco Circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully matched pair of silver bracelets from Morocco, crafted circa 1900, reflecting the timeless elegance of traditional North African jewelry. ...
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Early 1900s Moroccan Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

Antique English Sterling Silver Basket or Dish, 1908
Located in Bath, GB
A really pretty Edwardian pieced or reticulated dish, beautifully shaped outlined with a beaded rim and a scroll decorated handle each end. The dish has a full English hallmark for London 1908...
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Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

20th Century Italian Miniature Mahogany Piano Sterling Silver Details
Located in VALENZA, IT
Mahogany vertical piano miniature with 925 sterling silver inserts and details. In the upper part, the silver is pierced with drawings of children picki...
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1980s Italian Other Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Acorn by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Dinner Set for 8 service 64 pc XL
Located in Big Bend, WI
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 on simpl...
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20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Table Box Blue and Light Blue Stripes Guillochè and Enamel Sterling Silver Salim
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular table box with rounded corners in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with two-tone translucent fired enamels with guillochè stripes and hand-engraved motifs. George V E...
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1970s Italian George IV Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Sovereign Old by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 81 Pieces Acorn
Located in Big Bend, WI
Sovereign Old by Gorham (1941) sterling silver flatware set with stylized acorn or pineapple motif - 81 pieces. This set includes: 8 knives, 8 7/8" 8 forks, 7 1/4" 8 salad forks, 6 ...
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Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chinese Export Antique Silver Basket by Wang Hing
Located in Newark, England
Highly Detailed Silver From our Chinese collection, we are delighted to offer this Chinese Export Silver Basket by Wang Hing. The Silver Basket of circular form expertly crafted wit...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sterling Silver

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Silver

Sterling Silver Crystal Compote Footed Bowl T. G. Hawkes & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful crystal and sterling silver compote or footed bowl, by T. G. Hawkes & Co., circa early to mid-20th century, USA. Crystal bowl has cut diamond design and serrated edge wit...
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Early 20th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Victorian English Sterling Silver Cream Sugar Presentation Set
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver cream jug and sugar presentation set - boxed; an addition to our antique teaware collection. This exc...
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1890s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, 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...
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Mid-20th Century American Adam Style Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Important Rothschild family French silver presentation plate by Maurice Mayer
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
extremely rare french silver presentation plate/ dinner plate. this important plate is one of the best quality work and engraving i have ever seen in my life, the outer rim is all adorned and ornate with flowers in neoclassical style, and the actual plate is all hand engraved with the most incredible engraving with gold plating on just the engraved patterns what makes the plate looks like the gold plated part is 3 dimensional. This important plate was made in paris by the famous silver master Maurice Mayer...
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver

Vintage Gerald Benney Sterling Silver Coffee Pot on Stand, 1965
Located in London, GB
An impressive sterling silver coffee pot made by Gerald Benney. This magnificent Coffee Post if of a large size and has an elegant polished form. It rests on a round Silver Stand. Made in London, England in 1965 by Gerald Benney. Approx. Weight - 1596g / 51.32oz Approx. total height - 31.2cm Approx. height coffee pot only - 29.4cm Approx. diameter of stand - 16.6cm Both coffee pot & stand each have Full English Hallmarks. This coffee pot on stand...
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Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Georgian Silver Serving Platter Meat Platter 1806 Shaped Oval Gadroon
Located in London, GB
A classic Antique George III shaped oval Meat Serving platter with a traditional gadroon pattern border. Made in London, England in 1806 by Burwash & Sibley Approx. Weight - 1418g ...
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Early 18th Century English Georgian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Exclusive Tea COFFEE SPOONS, 12 pcs. Sterling Silver & Box, Model Olga
Located in Wembley, GB
A Rare Cased Set of 12 antique valuable silver Spoons. An elegant Vintage Sterling Silver Tea / Coffee Spoon Set. 12 silver teaspoons, the 1930s/40s, C.G Hallberg, Stockholm Sweden i...
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1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Indian Colonial Silver Jug made in Calcutta, India in c. 1860 Beer Pimms
By Allan & Hayes
Located in London, GB
A magnificent Antique 19th Century Indian Silver Jug. This Jug has a tapered cylindrical form embellished with a cast applied band of lion heads hold...
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19th Century Indian Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique 1782 Sterling Silver Locking Tea Caddy
By William Vincent
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver locking tea caddy; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This exceptional antique George III sterling silver locking tea caddy has an oval, serpentine shaped form. The body of this Georgian silver tea caddy...
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18th Century English George III Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Pair English Victorian Silverplated Wine Champagne Bottle Decanter Coasters 1839
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Absolutely Stunning Pair of English Regency Style Silver Plated on Copper Bottler or Wine Champagne Coaster of Exceptional Quality and unusually heavy gauge Silver. Dated 1839, ea...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Art Deco Salt Cellar and Spoon
Located in San Mateo, CA
Sterling silver salt cellar and spoon model 110 by Georg Jensen. This is hand hammered. The handle folds around to the bottom and ends with two ball feet. The end of the spoon has a ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Noailles by Puiforcat French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 231 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Noailles by Puiforcat French sterling silver dinner size flatware set, 231 pieces. This set includes: 36 dinner size knives, pistol grip, 10 1/4", 36 dinner size forks, 8", 18 sa...
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20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Sterling Silver and Turquoise Demitasse and Serving Spoons Set Of 14
Located in North Miami, FL
These lovely and regal set of 14 sterling silver and turquoise demitasse, espresso and serving spoons are vintage. They are hallmarked Prata 833 and hand wrought. They are from Brazi...
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1970s Brazilian Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Silver box with red stone cabochon by GAB, Sweden, 1930
Located in Paris, FR
A silver box with with red stone on the lid , cedar wood interior, height approx. 4 cm, length approx. 12.5x8.5cm. Marked "GAB" with several stamps for silver. made in Sweden circa...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

20th Century Italian Silver 800 Candlestick Flower Shape
Located in VALENZA, IT
Beautiful 1-flame solid silver chandelier with the upper part reproducing the corolla of a flower. The stem as the round base is smooth and shiny.
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1990s Italian Other Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Combination Fruit Knife / Letter Opener
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian sterling silver combination fruit knife/letter opener; an addition to our silver flatware collection. This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver combination fruit knife/letter opener has an elongated oval form. The surface of the rounded handle is embellished with fine bright cut engraved floral decoration, accented with birds in flight to the lower portion. The hinged blade of this antique silver letter opener...
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1880s English Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Picture Frame for a round and a rectangular picture Fabergé style
Located in Firenze, FI
Large shaped frame for a round and a rectangular photograph in gold-plated 925/1000 sterling silver with translucent fired enamel on a radial guilloché and rich friezes in the Russia...
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1960s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Madeira by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 83 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Lovely Madeira by Towle sterling silver flatware set - 83 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 9" 12 forks, 7 3/8" 12 salad forks, 6 1/2" 12 teaspoons, 5 7/8" 12 cream soup spoons,...
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20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany and Co Makers Sterling Asparagus Tray with Insert.
Located in Sarasota, FL
Tiffany & Co. Makers Sterling Silver Asparagus Tray, c. 1902-1907. Pattern introduced 1899, with scroll border and paw feet, removable insert on ball feet. Both the tray and insert a...
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Early 1900s American Beaux Arts Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

American Coin Silver Calling Card Case
Located in New York, NY
American coin silver calling card case. The Gorham Corp., Providence, Rhode Island, circa 1850s. Measures: @3 1/2 inches high x @2 1/2 inches wide. H...
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19th Century American Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Table Cigarette Case floral miniatures and inserts of gold paillons Salimbeni.
Located in Firenze, FI
Octagonal table cigarette case in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with external edges and fired enamels inserted in fine designs in the Baroq...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold, Gold Plate

Pair Antique Irish George II Sterling Silver Candlesticks Dublin c. 1740
Located in London, GB
A pair of elegant Antique Irish George II Cast Silver Candlestick with shaped square bases and knopped columns. Made in Dublin, Ireland in c. 1740 by Thomas Walker Approx. Weight ...
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18th Century Irish George II Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Beautiful Pair of Italian Buccellati Sterling Silver Candlesticks
Located in Stamford, CT
A beautiful pair of Mid 20th century Buccellati acorn and oak leaf sterling silver candlesticks. Italy.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Continental Silver-Mounted Marble Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Continental (.800) silver-mounted marble table lamp, Italy, circa 1950's. Measures: @16 3/4 inches high (to top of finial) x @4 1/4 inches in diameter across base. Excellent condition.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Marble, 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...
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1910s American Neoclassical Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Crystal Glass Cologne or Perfume Bottle Sterling Silver Top Art Deco London 1919
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good quality crystal cut glass cologne or perfume bottle with a sterling silver screw top lid with engine turned detail, made in London and dating to the early Art Deco period, 1919. The clear glass bottle or jar has a rectilinear shape, having an oval section, with finely hand cut vertical sides and small panels cut on the shoulder. The sterling silver circular top is threaded for turning onto the neck section. It is finely engine turned to the top which is very decorative. It is marked on the side of the neck with sterling silver hall marks for London 1919...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Punch Bowl 2990 (Sterling, Hollowware) by Gorham Silver
Located in MC Leansville, NC
This beautiful Gorham Silver Punch Bowl, pattern 2990, is part of the Gorham Sterling Hollowware collection. Made entirely of sterling silver,...
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19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

A Silver Kavkaz Belt, Russia Early 20th Century Judaica
Located in New York, NY
This traditional silver Kavkaz belt from early 20th century Russia featuring a niello design is a highly valuable and culturally significant piece. The Kavkaz region, encompassing th...
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Early 20th Century Russian Sterling Silver

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Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Perfume Scent Engraved Repousse Bottle Flask London 1873
Located in Portland, OR
A very elegant antique 19th century repousse work sterling silver perfume flask, London, 1873. The circular top twists and locks in plac...
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1870s English High Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Set of 12 Tiffany & Co. Windham Pattern Sterling Silver Iced Tea Spoons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of iced tea spoons. In sterling silver. By Tiffany & Co. In the Art Deco Windham pattern. Monogrammed with a script capital H. Fully hallmarked to the reverse. Simply a wonderful set of Tiffany iced tea spoons...
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20th Century Unknown Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Very Rare 1867 Asprey & Co. Coromandel Dressing Table Box Sterling Silver Pearl
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare 1867 sterling silver hallmarked Asprey 166 Bond Street London Coromandel wood vanity dressing table box A very rare and high quality collectable piece, the box is solid Coromandel wood with brass edges, it’s a lovely dark timber with a similar grain to Rosewood. The suite inside is all sterling silver, fully hallmarked T.W for Thomas Whitehouse, the Queens head for Queen Victoria, the sideways facing Lion for Sterling silver, the Panther head for London and the date letter M for 1867 The box has Braham locks which were of such high quality Gillows of Lancaster an London used them on their finest furniture, at the back of the base section you have a hand engraved plaque which reads Asprey Maker 166 Bond Street London, in the middle of this plaque is a depression switch, if you press it a hidden drawer pops out of the bottom. The listing includes the original key The mirror pulls forward to reveal a hidden document folio...
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1860s English Georgian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Box Art Deco style designed for Cartier USA Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Round table box in 925/1000 sterling silver with fire-enamelled Art Deco design. Dimensions diameter cm. 14.5 cm high. 3. Weight gr. 648. With clear amethyst of cts. 15.40, set on the lid, cut in the shape and size of the "Hortensia", one of the hundred most famous diamonds in the world...
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1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Silver Basket with Blue Glass, by Richard Morton & Co, Sheffield, 1776
Located in Delft, NL
Silver basket with blue glass, by Richard Morton & Co, Sheffield, 1776 Silver basket on a round foot, openwork silver with acanthus leaves. The edge and the handle with pearl edge...
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18th Century English Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

Old Master by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 12 Service 57 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Old Master brings together the finest in traditional Early Victorian design motifs with skillful artistry. The crown of leaves, the center rosette, scrollwork, flutes and the violin-...
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Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Dutch Sterling Silver large, pierced preserve spoon 1899
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique Dutch Sterling Silver large, pierced preserve spoon, English import marks for Chester 1899 Berthold Muller. The bowl depicting figure riding with three galloping horses, the ...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Pair Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Sheffield Plate Epergnes Centrepieces 1824
Located in London, GB
A pair of magnificent antique George IV Epergnes with elegant sterling silver classical figures supporting the central cut glass bowl. The rest of the impressive centrepiece is made ...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sheffield Plate, Sterling Silver

Choiseul by Puiforcat French Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 49 Pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Outstanding Choiseul by Puiforcat French sterling silver flatware set, 49 pieces. This set includes: 8 dinner knives, 10" 8 dinner forks, 8" 8 luncheon knives, 8 3/8" 8 luncheon forks, 6 3/4" 8 place soup spoons, 7" 1 gravy ladle, 6 1/2" 2 dinner spoons/small serving spoons, 7 7/8" 1 hollow handle master butter knife, 7 1/2" 1 pie server all-sterling, 9 3/8" 1 entree server, 8 3/8" 1 rice spoon...
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20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Comport
Located in VALENZA, IT
Italian sterling silver stand made in the 80s of the last century. The structure of the object is very simple, with a smooth double-stepped base. In the stem of the base, small l...
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1980s Italian Other Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Acorn by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set 12 Service 89 Pieces
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...
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20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

German Silver Cream Set by Gottlieb Kurz, ca 1910
Located in Delft, NL
A German silver cream set by Gottlieb Kurz, ca 1910. A German silver cream set, consisting of a milk jug, sugar bowl and a tray. A set with round shapes. Marked with silversmith h...
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Early 20th Century German Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Sterling Silver Pepper Grinder in the Form of a Champagne Bottle Made in 1886
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1886 by Heath & Middleton, this handsome, Victorian, Novelty, antique sterling silver pepper grinder, is...
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1880s British Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Silver Rose by Oneida Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 80 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Lovely Silver Rose by Oneida sterling silver flatware set of 80 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 8 5/8" 12 forks, 7 1/2" 12 salad, 6 5/8" 1...
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20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Coffee Pot, 1821
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique George IV solid Silver Coffee Pot featuring a lovely chased design showing stylized floral and scroll patterning with shell...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Skyphos Cup, Edward & John Barnard c.1867
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Victorian solid silver skyphos cup, of traditional form on a plane columb base, of heavy gauge and the body chased with holly leaves and berries on matted ground...
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1860s British Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

Cartier Sterling Silver Tableware Covered Dish
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Cartier sterling silver tableware covered vegetable dish with exterior egg and dart rim design & side handles. The covered bowl is in great condition. Minor wear. Maker' mark undersi...
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Late 20th Century Italian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian English Sterling Silver 10 3/4 in. Salver by Ebenezer Coker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Georgian salver. In sterling silver. By Ebenezer Coker. With a pie crust edge and engraved floral trellis & scroll work to the center. Supported on 4 scroll feet. ...
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Mid-18th Century British Georgian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

800 Silver Italian Centerpiece, 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
Centerpiece in 800 silver, Italy, 1980s. It weighs 735.00 grams and is regularly stamped with the state stamps (Italy). It presents small signs of the time. It has always belonged...
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1980s Italian Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Charles Nicolas Odiot - Important Solid Silver Tray Circa 1840/1860
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Charles Nicolas ODIOT - Important solid silver tray circa 1840/1860 Large rectangular tray with side handles mounted on four foliage legs. This tray has been mounted with a hamme...
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Mid-19th Century French Charles X Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Set of Eight Sterling Silver Blossom Spoons by Georg Jensen, Denmark
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Set of Eight Sterling Silver Blossom Spoons by Georg Jensen, Denmark Designed in 1905 by Georg Jensen, the Blossom cutlery pattern is delicate and genteel - representative of Jensen...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Nouveau 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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