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Sterling Silver For Sale
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

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

MacLaren’s Imperial Milk Glass Cheese Jar & Sterling Silver Server Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A scarce serving set made up of a MacLaren’s Imperial Milk Glass cheese jar set into a Sterling silver holder with a lid and serving spoon, circa 1900-1920. MacLaren’s Imperial Chee...
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Early 20th Century Canadian International Style Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Silver Jardinière With Glass Insert, Bruckmann & Sons, Germany, 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant, festive silver vessel with a wide oval vertical wall standing on four feet attached to the lower rim, central cartouches on the front and back, supported by a surrounding, relief and openwork flower and leaf interlacing, slightly curved upper edge, two handles attached to the sides in the form of wavy ribbons pulled...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

Edwardian Gorham Sterling and Crystal Decanter, Scottish Thistle
Located in Riverdale, NY
Early turn of the century decanter by Gorham with cut crystal base and elaborate sterling stopper which reads.." Chevy Chase Club, Consolidated Cup, Runner Up, Annual Sprint Tourname...
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Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

Victorian Hand Bag with Large Decorative Sterling Silver Clasp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
English hand bag featuring a large decorative sterling silver clasp with a religious scenic along the clasp. Hallmarks indicate this purse was...
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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

1930's Mario Buccellati .800 Silver Italian Duckling Statue Figurine Italy
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage original Mario Buccellati Italian .800 silver furry duckling statue/figurine dating from the 1930's. Signed on the bottom of one foot. Made in Milano, Italy. Also ma...
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1930s Italian Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

1890s Victorian Queen Anne Style Sterling Silver Spirit Tea Kettle
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver spirit tea kettle made in the Queen Anne style; an addition to our antique silver teaware collection This impressive antique Victorian sterling silver spirit kettle on Stand...
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1890s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Covered Serving Dish
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique Georgian English sterling silver covered serving dish; an addition to our silver dining collect...
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1810s English Georgian Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Fruit Set 24 Knives Forks Allen Darwin Sheffield Asprey
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique cased sterling silver fruit/dessert service for 12 people, made by Allen & Darwin, Sheffield & retailed by Asprey London, dated 1902. Silver weight 34 oz (964 grams) T...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Queens by Sheffield English Silver Plated Flatware Set Service 125 Pieces Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Large Queens English silver plated flatware set by Sheffield, 125 pieces total. This set includes: 12 large dinner size knives, 10" 12 larg...
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20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Rare Danish Eighteenth-Century Silver Soup Tureens with Trays
Located in London, GB
Pair of rare Danish eighteenth-century silver soup tureens with trays Danish, 1750 Tureens: height 27cm, width 33cm, depth 20cm Trays: height 6cm, width 45cm, depth 28cm The su...
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1750s Danish Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

Antique Mead & Robbins Victorian Silver Plated Floral Repousse Fancy Soup Tureen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mead & Robbins Victorian Silver Plated Floral Repousse Fancy Soup Tureen with Small "M" Monogram to Lid (see pic). Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 11" H x 11" W x 9" ...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Sterling Silver

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Silver Plate

Southern Colonial by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 32 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful "SOUTHERN COLONIAL" BY INTERNATIONAL sterling silver flatware set, 32 pieces. This set includes: 8 KNIVES, 9 1/8" 8 FORKS, 7 3/8" 8 SALAD FORKS, 6 1/2" 8 TEASPOONS, 5 7/8"...
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Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Victorian, Sterling Silver Pedestal-Based Monteith/Centerpiece Bowl
By Joseph Hicks
Located in New York, NY
Victorian, sterling silver, pedestal-based Monteith/centerpiece bowl, London, year-hallmarked for 1898, Joseph Hicks - maker. Measures 6 inches high x 8 1/4 inches diameter. Weighs 1...
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1890s European Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling 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

Elizabeth II Sterling Silver and Ruby Humidor Box Made for Saudi Arabia
Located in Queens, NY
Elizabeth II Sterling Silver and Ruby Humidor Box Made for Saudi Arabia Made by Peter Nicholas & Co Ltd in London in 1989. Rectangular box with corner bracket supports and hinged ...
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20th Century British Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Rare Sterling Silver Jug (1873)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive antique Victorian sterling silver jug with royal interest; part of our antique silver jugs and dining collections. This magnificent antique Victor...
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1870s English Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Flatware, Service for 12/5 Piece Setting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This gorgeous set of sterling silver flatware by Towle Silversmiths is up for sale. The design has a Gothic look and with a curved bo...
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2010s American Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Colonial Silver VOC 'East-India Company' Ingot
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A silver 'V.O.C. AMSTERDAM' ingot circa 1738, with monogram and the assay mark of the Amsterdam Grill family With V.O.C. monogram and the A for Amsterdam. L. approx. 15.5 cm Weight approx. 2000 grams Note: The ingots were salvaged in 2004 from the wreck of the VOC indiaman Rooswijk, equipped by the Amsterdam VOC Chamber. The Rooswijk sank on its second voyage to the Dutch East Indies off the English coast on the Goodwin Sands...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Large Sterling Silver Tiffany Bowl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Proud to offer this sterling silver bowl by the world renowned Tiffany and Company. The workmanship is exceptional in every aspect; from design, detail and weight. It’s Tiffany at ...
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1930s American Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Silver Hip Flask
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Silver Hip Flask. A beautiful gentleman's curved body pocket silver spirit hip flask. This exceptional hip flask with plain domed hinged lid with screw bayonet fitting and retaining ...
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1820s British Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

Bernadotte by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 135 pcs Luncheon
Located in Big Bend, WI
Bernadotte embodies the story of the Georg Jensen heritage. Designed by Prince Sigvard Bernadotte in 1939, it is the cutlery of choice for anyone who appreciates the smooth feel of ...
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20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique George III Silver Coffee Pot on Stand 1783
Located in London, GB
An impressive Antique George III Sterling Silver Coffee Pot on a Silver Stand. This classic Georgian Coffee Pot has a subtle bead edged border on the lid, shoulder, column and base. The Coffee Pot has a wooden handle. The Stand has a round form and is embellished with a matching bead border. Both the Coffee Pot and Stand have an engraved monogram. Made in London, England in 1783 by Thomas Chawner. Approx. Weight - 1080g / 34.72oz Approx. Height - 33.6cm Approx. Width Handle to Spout - 22.8cm Approx. Diameter of Stand - 13.2cm Both the Georgian silver coffee pot...
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Letter Opener Sterling Silver Blue Enamel on Guillochè Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Shaped letter opener with rectangular base in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamels on guillochè. Base cm. 7.5 x 15.5 long letter opener cm. 21. Weight ...
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Early 2000s Italian Islamic Sterling Silver

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Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Sterling Silver Gilt and Celluloid Gent's Travelling Vanity Set (1899)
By Norman Marshall
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver gilt and celluloid fifteen piece travelling vanity set - boxed; part of our silverware collection. This exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian sterling silver and celluloid vanity set consists of a hand mirror, a pair of hair brushes, a pair of clothes brushes, a pair of scent bottles, a pair of pin jars, a toothbrush holder, a soap jar, a hip flask and a boudoir clock. Each blown and cut glass container bears a plain silver gilt mount to the rim; due to the variety in sizes these versatile jars could be used for a multitude of functions. The glass vessels are fitted with a domed silver gilt cover, bearing an impressive applied monogram initials 'MK' to the centre; the toothbrush, soap and one of the pin jars have push fit covers and the second pin jar bears a screw fitment. The scent bottles bear hinged covers, which open to reveal the original hallmarked stopper and cork to the interior. The exceptional cut glass hip flask has a plain cylindrical sterling silver gilt mount with a hinged circular plain domed cover, securing with a bayonet fitting*. The plain lower portion of this silver hip flask is fitted with the original hallmarked push fit sterling silver gilt beaker; this bears further applied monogram initials, reflecting those to the covers. The surface of the exceptional waisted rectangular-shaped boudoir clock is plain and embellished to the upper incurved plateau with further applied monogram initials. The upper portion of the clock further bears a plain angular swing carrying handle with ball style terminals. The white enamel dial is ornamented with black hour Roman numerals, encircled with plain black chapter ring of minute markers. The face of this timepiece is visible through a rectangular bevelled glass 'window'. The hallmarked hinged door opens to reveal the original French eight-day movement; the door has a subtle rounded thumbpiece to facilitate opening. The clock movement is fitted with an incorporated hinged winding key featuring an a shaped handle with lobed fingerpieces. The antique celluloid...
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1890s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Spanish Baroque Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 64 Pc Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
12 dinner size knives, 9 5/8" 12 dinner size forks, 7 7/8" 12 salad forks, 6 1/2" 12 teaspoons, 5 7/8" 12 place soup spoons, 6 3/4" One gravy ladle, 6 5/8" One serving spoon, 8 5/8" One cold meat fork, 8 1/2" One sugar spoon, shell bowl, 6 1/4". Includes bonus brand new storage chest - styles vary. Excellent condition, no monograms. This set will be beautifully professionally polished and sealed in individual plastic sleeves prior to shipping. Stunning! 100% satisfaction guaranteed! Reed & Barton's regal Spanish Baroque sterling...
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Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Silver Shaving Mug Birmingham 1897 by Henry Mathews
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Sterling silver shaving mug Date : Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1897 – retailers mark “HAMILTON & Co 202 REGENT ST W” Period : Victoria Origin : Birmingham. England Decorat...
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1890s British Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

20th Century Sterling Made in Italy Silver Horse and Knight Armour
Located in VALENZA, IT
Horse in black lacquered resin with a sterling silver armor with Italian XIV Century Knight in sterling silver armor with golden and enamelled details.
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1980s Italian Medieval Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Old Cup In Sterling Silver
Located in Madrid, ES
Old Cup In Sterling Silver BEAUTIFUL SILVER CUP FROM THE EARLY 1900S MARKED BY THE SILVERSMITH. IT HAS A RENAISSANCE ENGRAVING WORK ON THE WHOLE BODY OF THE CUP AND ON THE LID THERE IS A WARRIOR WITH SWORD AND SHIELD...
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Early 1900s Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Victorian Angel Decorated Gorham Sterling Bowl
Located in Riverdale, NY
Charming angel adorned bowl by Gorham Manufacturing Co. circa 1870's-80's, perfect for candy or pot pourri. This bowl was inscribed to Louisa De Hart Phipps who resided in Mo. and ...
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1870s American Late Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Kirk & Sons Estate Sterling Silver Wakefield Bacon Fork
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Kirk & Sons Silversmiths, an Estate Sterling Silver bacon fork in the Wakefield pattern, circa 1850- 1925. Now a discontinued pattern, the simple lines of the Wakefield pattern...
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Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

French First Empire Silver Coffee Pot, 1810
Located in Torino, IT
A very good quality French Empire Egyptian taste 950/°°° silver coffee pot, Paris 1819. Oviform body supported on three claw feet ornamented wit...
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19th Century French Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

TIFFANY & CO. 1921 John C. Moore Pair of Open Salts Cellars .925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Salt cellars designed by Tiffany & Co. Beautiful antique pair of salt cellars created at the Tiffany & Co. in New York city, back in the 1921. This model was crafted in solid .925/.999 sterling silver with high polished finish. made under the directory presidency of John C. Moore during the art deco period, between 1907-1947. The cellars were designed with classical George III styles, based in the original designs made in London by Dorothy Mills in 1755. As with all Tiffany pieces, the quality and design are beyond compared. Exceptional and rare example of Tiffany's finest work. Components: Two salt cellars and two salt spoons. Weight: 190.95 Grams, (122.45 Dwt). Measurements: 76 mm by 76 mm by 33 mm (3 x 3 x 1.30 Inches). Hallmarks: They are each stamped with the maker's mark, the silver assay mark, the order number, the inventory reference, the letter M for John C. Moore and signed as follow, "TIFFANY & CO. 19002 MAKERS 6145 STERLING SILVER 925-1000 2174/2176" respectively" and "REPRODUCTION ORIGINAL BY DOROTHY MILLS LONDON 1755". Tiffany & Co. Marks Tiffany silver hollowware and flatware is generally marked Tiffany & Co and generally includes date letters indicating the period it was made. Flatware also usually includes a pattern number. The first date letter "M (old English) used by Tiffany’s represented Edward C. Moore, who was the head of tiffany's silver operations until 1891. after his death, the date letters were based on the initial of the current tiffany president; 1891-1902 Charles L. Tiffany (T), 1902-1907 Charles T. Cook (C), 1907-1947 John C. Moore (M), 1947-1955 Louis De Bian Moore (B), 1955-ca.1965 William T. Lusk (L). The Tiffany Dynasty The original company was founded in 1837 at 259 Broadway in New York City by Charles Louis Tiffany and partner John B. Young. It began not as a jewelry & silver emporium...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Pitcher Engraved By Shreve & Co.
Located in Norwood, NJ
Large sterling silver pictorial water pitcher by Shreve & Co. Artist engraved and decorated large 5 1/2 pint sterling silver pitcher. Unique Shreve & Co. San Francisco. 5 1/2 pint sterling silver pitcher with artist designed raised and engraving decoration of playful cats and kittens. Maker's mark...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Hyperion by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 193 pc Lg Vintage Chest
Located in Big Bend, WI
With its ornate swirling rococo motifs and blossoming flowers, Hyperion by Whiting is characteristic of the Victorian period. This rare early sumptuous American pattern was patented ...
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20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Acorn by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12 Dinner Set 48 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

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Sterling Silver

Trousseau by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 45 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Trousseau by International Sterling silver flatware set - 45 pieces. This set includes: 8 knives, 9 1/8" 8 forks, 7 1/4" 8 salad forks, 6 1/2" 8 teaspoons, 6" 8 cream soup spoons, ...
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1930s Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Silver Cigarette Case and Powder Compact by Cartier, Circa 1950
Located in London, GB
A fabulous combination fluted silver cigarette case and powder compact. Made in the workshops of Cartier, Paris. The case features one compartment designed to hold face powder that a...
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1950s French Vintage Sterling Silver

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Silver, Gold Plate

English Chinoiserie Style Twenty-Six Piece Silver Toilet Service
Located in London, GB
This twenty-six piece silver toilet service was created in the early 20th century, after a model made in London between 1673-1682. The original set is o...
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Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Sterling Silver

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Silver

Elegant pair of Salt Cellars in Silver from GAB. Empire style in 1909
Located in Knivsta, SE
A Elegant pair of Salt Cellars in Silver from GAB (Guldsmedsaktiebolaget) from Sweden in Empire style dated in 1909 = G7. Wear consistent with age and use
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Early 1900s Swedish Empire Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

Pointed Antique Engraved Dominick & Haff Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful pointed antique engraved by Dominick & Haff huge dinner & luncheon sterling silver flatware set - 119 pieces. This set includes: 12 dinner s...
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1890s Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Russian Tsarist Silver Cigarette Case
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Russian tsarist silver cigarette case.
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Early 20th Century Russian Sterling Silver

Antique English Sterling Silver Playing Card Box, 1899
Located in Bath, GB
A superb late Victorian playing card box made from English sterling silver fully hallmarked for Birmingham 1899; the makers mark is also present for the well renowned English silversmith, Levi, and Salaman. The box retains the two heavy beveled glass panels to the top with one card below depicting Elizabeth...
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1890s English Late Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

Sterling 1908 Water Pitcher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sterling silver water pitcher is signed 1908; that’s one hundred and twelve years ago. We had it restored to its original beauty— dents and scratches removed and polished to per...
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Early 1900s American Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Cigar Box Cylindrical for table blue enamel on guilloche Salimbeni.
Located in Firenze, FI
Cylindrical table cigar box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamels on guilloché, with hinged lid. Modern contemporary style. Diameter cm. 5 height cm....
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1990s Italian Modern Sterling Silver

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Fairfax by Durgin-Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 6 Set 53 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Fairfax by Durgin-Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 53 pieces. This set includes: Six knives, 8 7/8", six forks, 7 1/4", six salad forks, 6 1/8", six teaspoons, 5 3/4", six ...
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20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique George 111 Embossed Silver Cream Jug Dated 1782 Thomas Shepherd London
Located in London, GB
Antique George 111 Embossed Silver Cream Jug Dated 1782 Thomas Shepherd London Beautiful Cream Jug made with with a pie crust edge at the top and bottom
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1780s English George III Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Russian Cloisonné Enamel and Silver Gilt Milk Jug
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Russian Cloisonné Enamel and Silver Gilt Milk Jug. Details: Maker: Unidentified (hallmarks partially worn) Assayer: Lev Fridrikovitch...
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1890s Russian Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver, Enamel

Royal Danish by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 24 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
ROYAL DANISH BY INTERNATIONAL STERLING SILVER FLATWARE SET SERVICE 24 PIECES ROYAL DANISH BY INTERNATIONAL sterling silver Flatware set - 24 Pieces. This set includes: 6 KNIVES, 9" ...
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1930s American Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique American Sterling Silver Pitcher with Fruiting Grapevine
Located in New York, NY
Victorian sterling silver pitcher. Made by Dominick & Haff in New York in 1894. Ovoid body with chased fruiting grapevines forming 2 irregular frames (vacant). Helmet mouth and raise...
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1890s American Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

800 Silver Champagne Bucket, Italy, 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
800 silver champagne bucket, Italy, 1980s. Belonged to my grandparents and never used. Small signs of wear, overall in more than good condition. Regularly stamped with state marks. ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Sterling Silver

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Silver

Unusual Sterling Silver Champagne Cooler
Located in New York, NY
A sterling silver champagne cooler designed by Borek Sipek for Cleto Munari. Hand hammered sterling silver with gold-plated handles....
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1990s Modern Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Saint St. Mark by Buccellati Italy Silver Flatware Set for 10 Service 40 Pieces
By Clementi Fabbrica Argenteria
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb Saint Mark by Buccellati Italy sterling silver flatware set - 40 pieces. This set includes: 10 regular knives, 8 5/8" 10 regular forks, 7" 10 salad forks, 6 3/4" 10 teaspoons...
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20th Century Italian Sterling Silver

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Silver

Oversized Edwardian Threaded Glass and Sterling Silver Match Striker
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent oversized English match striker wither a sterling silver mount and well fully hallmarked for London, 1914 (slightly rubbed). It’...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

A Silver Hanukkah Candelabra, Iraq Circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
This silver adjustable Hanukkah candelabra from Iraq circa 1900 is a unique and historically significant piece of Judaica. This type of menorah reflects both the religious practices...
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Early 1900s Iraqi Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

Fine Pair Silver & Cairngorm Stone Napkin Rings - 1927
Located in Bath, GB
A superb cased pair of Scottish themed napkin rings made from solid sterling silver, beautifully pierced or reticulated incorporating a Scottish Thistle design. One is set with an A...
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1920s British Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Sauceboat by Leon Lapar, France, 19th Century
Located in Bochum, NRW
Sauceboat in silver, monogrammed "BC". Silver French mark Minerve, silversmith punch mark, signed L.Lapar (Leon Lapar, French silversmith, worked 1878-1897). Weight 646 g. Dimensions...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

20th Century Spanish Silver Rococo Style Tea and Coffee Service
Located in London, GB
20th century Spanish silver Rococo style tea and coffee service, Spanish, 20th century Kettle on stand: Height 44cm, width 23cm, depth 16cm Milk jug: Height 12cm, width 13cm, depth 9cm Comprising of a solid silver tray, teapot, coffee pot, sugar bowl, milk jug, strainer, and large kettle...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Rococo Sterling Silver

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Silver

Sterling Silver Napkin Ring, 1908, Sheffield, England
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Sterling silver napkin ring, 1908, Sheffield, England. Incurved cut work body with scalloped borders. Never engraved. Unknown maker's mark. 1.05 troy oz. 1 7/8" dia. x 1 3/16". Whit...
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Early 20th Century English 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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