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Sterling Silver For Sale
Medici by Gorham (1971) Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 32 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Sparkling lace-like scrolls of deeply carved sterling link together to create a magnificent movement of intricate detail. Medici achieves balance between the pure lines of the column...
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20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Floral Nut Dish/ Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. sterling silver nut dish or bowl in pattern number 22954 from 1941 with a floral, multilobed design. It measures 5'' in diameter by 1 1/8'' in height, weighs 4.8 troy o...
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20th Century American Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

1767 Sebastian & James Crespell 'George III' Set of 12 Sterling Silver Plates
By Sebastian James Crespell
Located in North Miami, FL
Presenting an exquisite set of twelve English silver dinner plates, dating back to the 18th century (1767) during the reign of King George III. These remarkable pieces of craftsmansh...
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18th Century English George III Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Victorian English Sterling Silver Berry Spoon and Grape Shear Set in Fitted Case
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique sterling silver berry set was made in London England in circa 1880 in the period Victorian style. The set is composed of four large matching berry spoons and a pair of g...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique 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

Edwardian Large Sterling Silver Wood-Backed Picture Frame
Located in New York, NY
Large, sterling silver wood-backed picture frame, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1913, Joseph Gloster, Ltd. - makers. Measures 12 inches high (at highest point) x 9 1/4 inc...
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1910s English Edwardian Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Tetard Freres Perles Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service French 72 Pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Founded in 1880 by Edmond Tétard (1860-1901) following the purchase of the house of Mr. Hugo. In 1889, he participated in the World Expo and received a Gold Medal. The house speciali...
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Mid-19th Century French Art Deco Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Dolores by Shreve Sterling Silver Flatware Service Dinner Set 37 Pcs S Monogram
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dolores by Shreve sterling silver Dinner size flatware set - 37 pieces. Great starter set! This Arts & Crafts pattern was introduced in the year 1909 and features a unique raised bor...
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Early 20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Chinese Export Silver Candlesticks
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Chinese Export Silver Candlesticks, each with coiled dragon chasing a fire pearl around the plain column, with the dragons rising in opposing directions to face each other....
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Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

Henin - 138pc. Antique Louis XVI French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from a Private Chateau in France, A Stunning 138pc. Privately Commissioned Louis XVI Sterling Silver Flatware Set (Service for 12) with 6 Serving Pieces by Internationally Kno...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sterling Silver

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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

Georg Jensen pitcher in sterling silver with an ebony handle. Model 80A.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen pitcher in sterling silver with an ebony handle. Model 80A. In perfect condition. Hallmarked after 1944. Dimensions: Diameter 15.0 cm including handle x Height 9.0 cm.
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20th Century Danish Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

International Silver Company Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Childs Bowl & Stand
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine and stylish American Art Nouveau sterling silver child's bowl and stand decorated with the alphabet by the International Silver Company...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Navajo Indian Silver Spoons with Turquoise
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collection of Navajo sterling spoons with turquoise. These great spoons are Navajo and have a beautiful Navajo pattern to them with great patina consis...
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Early 20th Century American Navajo Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Navajo Indian Silver Spoons with Turquoise
Navajo Indian Silver Spoons with Turquoise
$1,196 Sale Price / set
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Antique Russian Imperial Silver Gilt Ribbed Cigar Box Humidor Moscow, 1886
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique silver-gilt Imperial Russian cigar box or humidor, 1896. The box of rectangular form with a hinged lid and ribbed decoration, the interio...
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1890s Russian Baltic Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

Dobson & Sons Victorian English Sterling Silver Spirit Kettle
By Thomas William Dobson 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver spirit kettle; an addition to our Victorian silver teaware collection. This exceptional antique sterling silver spirit kettle has an elongated octagonal paneled, rounded form. The surface of this Victorian spirit kettle is embellished with bright cut engraved circular motifs amidst undulating borders in addition to a broad band of applied ribbed ornamentation. Either side of the kettle is ornamented with two chased floral decorated pegs, allowing the kettle to sit securely on the Stand. The protruding scalloped shoulders are ornamented with further bright cut engraved decoration. This antique kettle...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1923 65-Piece Windham Flatware Set Art Deco Style
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. sterling silver flatware set from 1923 in Art Deco style and in Windham pattern, with a beautiful geometric design, consisting of the following 65 pieces: 12 place for...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. San Lorenzo Silver Flatware Service, 248 Pieces
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extensive 248-piece sterling silver flatware service was crafted by the legendary Tiffany & Co. in the classic San Lorenzo pattern. Inspired by and named after the famous Florentine Church of San Lorenzo, the motif displays a highly architectural design that is typical of the Renaissance Revival style. From the fine piercing to the gilt accents, the care and attention given to the crafting of each piece embodies Tiffany's commitment to extraordinary craftsmanship. The complete service for 12 is housed in its two-tiered, custom-fitted Tiffany & Co. chest. The silver flatware of Tiffany & Co. is among the finest in the world, as well as the most enduring. Each hand-finished piece incorporates the timeless designs and quality craftsmanship that makes Tiffany one of the world's leading silversmiths. Since their first international recognition at the 1867 Paris World's Fair, Tiffany has supplied silver to numerous royal families throughout Europe, as well as elite American families including the Astors and Vanderbilts. Each piece is marked "Tiffany & Co. Sterling Pat. 1916" with the date letter "m" for the directorship of John C. Moore, which dates this service between 1907 and 1947. Chest: 23 1/2" wide x 19 1/4" deep x 6 1/4" high This service comprises: 12 entree knives 12 luncheon knives 12 dessert knives 12 entree forks 12 salad forks 12 oyster forks 12 luncheon forks 12 fish forks 12 ice cream forks 24 teaspoons 12 tablespoons 12 gumbo spoons 12 cream / bouillon spoons 12 demitasse spoons 12 salt cellar spoons...
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Early 20th Century American Renaissance Revival Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Sterling silver table bell, a woman with a fan, USA end of 19th century.
Located in Milan, IT
Sterling Silver figured table bell, 925/1000, depicting a woman with a fan. United States, late 19th century.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling 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

Victorian French Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Fish Slice
Located in New York, NY
Victorian, French, sterling silver fish slice/knife, Tiffany & Company, Paris, circa 1870. Blade is pierced and is designed with an etched fish. Hand...
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1870s French Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

21st Century Georgian Style Sterling Silver Coffee and Tea Set, Italy, 2006
Located in Cagliari, IT
An elegant Georgian style tea and coffee set in hand chiseled sterling silver by the Italian silversmith Argenteria Auge. Composed of 4 objects: one teapot, one coffee pot, one suga...
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Early 2000s Italian Georgian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Harald Nielsen for Georg Jensen Pyramid Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of vintage Danish Modern silver salt & pepper shakers. By Georg Jensen. Designed by Harald Nielsen. In sterling silver. Circa 1930s. Pattern no. 632 (Pyramid). Marke...
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

French Sterling Silver Salt And Pepper Grinders.
Located in Buchanan, MI
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20th Century French Adirondack Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Table Box pure gold paillons and fired enamel miniature Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Round table box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fire enamels, with pure gold “paillons” on the upper circle, fine fire enamelled miniature hand painted by the painter Br...
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1960s Italian Napoleon III Vintage Sterling Silver

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Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Sterling Silver Salt Shakers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elegant set of four sterling silver salt shakers is crafted in a sleek, vertically tapered cylindrical form that widens gently at the base. The silhouette is clean and minimal, ...
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1940s American Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

French Solid Silver Sauce Tureen and Tray by Tétard
Located in London, GB
French solid silver sauce tureen and tray by Tétard. French, early 20th century. Tureen: Height 30cm, width 40cm, depth 28cm. Tray: height 6cm, width 65cm, depth 42cm. This ele...
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Early 20th Century French Sterling Silver

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Silver

20th Century Italia Solid Silver-Cristal Jug with the Shape of a Parrot
By Mauro Fancelli
Located in VALENZA, IT
Jug with the shape of a parrot. The body is in crystal while the head is the legs are in silver. The head of the parrot is fixed to the neck with a hinge. This is to allow the liqui...
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1990s Italian Other Sterling Silver

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Crystal, Silver

Birks, Antique Sterling Silver Serving Tray, Canada 'Montreal', Circa 1919
Located in Chatham, ON
Birks - Fine quality antique sterling silver serving tray - heavy weight with classic raised edge - engraved dedication and date i...
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Early 20th Century Canadian Edwardian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

19th Century Italian Milanese Neoclassical Silver Oil and Vinegar Cruet Set
Located in Milano, MI
Antique Milanese silver oil cruet consisting of an oval tray supported by four cast zoomorphic paw shaped feet; the edge of the tray is a ribbon decorated by...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

19th Century French Silver Vermeil Flatware Dessert Service for Six, 18 Pieces
Located in Madrid, ES
This charming 19th century French 18-piece cased dessert silverware / flatware set, with its unique, slightly grotesque satyr mask motif and warm ve...
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19th Century French Antique Sterling Silver

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Vermeil, Silver

Copenhagen by Manchester Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 84 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Scandinavian design Copenhagen by Manchester Sterling Silver flatware set - 84 pieces. This set includes: 12 Knives, 8 3/4" 12 Forks, 7" 12 Salad Forks, 6 1/4" 12 Teaspoons, 6"...
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1940s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Henry II by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 18 Service 278 pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental Henry II by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set, 240 pieces. This incredible pattern features a heavy weight and a figural griffin and gargoyle motif. This set includes: ...
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Early 1900s Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Unusual Art Deco Sterling Silver Table Box With Hinged Lid
By Hassett & Harper Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Unusual, rare, Art Deco Period, footed sterling silver table box with rounded, hinged lid, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1938, Hassett and Harper Ltd. - makers. Underside ...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Silver Centrepiece
Located in London, GB
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Centrepiece Bowl, oval on four paw feet and with the rim decorated with fern leaves and blossoms. The interior still has some of the original gilding wh...
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1880s American Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

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

Sterling Silver Salt Cup with Salt Spoon - Georg Jensen
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful silver salt cup with enameled interior. With it a small salt spoon, originally belonging to the cup. It is Sterling silver, made by George Jensen. The salt cup is in good...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Melrose by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 60 Pcs Dinner Size
Located in Big Bend, WI
Inspired by carvings from the Melrose Mansion of Natchez, Mississippi, this pattern possesses unusual boldness and depth. Melrose has elegant curves and intricate detailing along the...
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Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Charlemagne by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 60 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Charlemagne by Towle sterling silver flatware set of 60 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 9 1/8". 12 forks, 7 3/8". 12 salad forks, 6 3/4". 12 teaspoons, 6". 12 place soup spoon...
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1960s American Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Silver Enameled Box by Rudolf Steiner, 1899 with a Miniature Painting
Located in Delft, NL
Silver enameled box by Rudolf Steiner, 1899 with a miniature painting An octagonal Austrian silver white enameled, inside gold-plated box made by Ru...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Sterling Silver

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Gold, Silver

Dutch clear crystal with Silver Inkwell, mid 20th Century
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch clear crystal with Silver Inkwell, Mid 20th Century An inkwell, made of clear crystal glass with a silver cap, made in The Netherlands. The crystal glass at the bottom has a c...
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20th Century Dutch Sterling Silver

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Crystal, Silver

Antique Gorham Zodiac Sterling Silver 3-Piece Baby Set
Located in New York, NY
Zodiac sterling silver 3-piece baby set. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1915. This set comprises mug, bowl, and plate. Cup: Straight sides, short inset foot,...
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1910s American Art Nouveau Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

21th Century Italian Sterling Silver Chalice
Located in VALENZA, IT
Liturgical chalice in sterling silver. Volutes have been embossed on the base of the chalice, typical of the Baroque style, interspersed with hammered parts. A golden cup...
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2010s Italian Baroque Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Pilgrim Flask/Vase
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique Victorian English sterling silver pilgrim flask/vase; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. This exceptional and large antique Victorian sterling silver pilgrim vase has a compressed oval flask form*. The lower portion of the oval body is encompassed to the lower portion with alternating chased fluted and batwing decoration. The large body is further embellished with impressive cast and applied bearded grotesque masks to either side, conjoined with the original silver carrying chain. The swept neck of the vase is ornamented with a moulded girdle surmounting further chased fluted decoration. The upper rim of the vase/flask is encircled with an applied moulded border. This impressive flask is fitted with a hinged domed cover, surmounted with an impressive cast organic decorated finial. This Victorian silver pilgrim flask / vase is supported by an oval domed foot accented with a further chased fluted decoration. Such large and exceptional regimental examples are rare to the market; this pilgrim vase/flask was acquired from the Berwick regiment and Kings Own Scottish Border Museum. A Victorian silver pilgrim flask is a distinguished collectable, reflecting historical craftsmanship. In pristine condition, it serves for ceremonial toasts at milestone events or as an authentic accessory for historical gatherings. NOTE: * The pear-shaped form of the pilgrim flask (also known as a pilgrim vase and a pilgrim bottle...
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1890s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Rambler Rose by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 24 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Highly polished sides with a trellis of rambling roses down the center and of the handle best describes the Rambler Rose pattern first introduced by Towle in 1937. RAMBLER ROSE BY T...
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1930s American Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Black Box Erté inspiration with woman, leopard and flames hand painted Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Black Box Erté inspiration is in 925/1000 sterling silver. Black Box Erté inspiration has black fired enamels. Black Box Erté inspiration has an fired miniature by the painter Renato...
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1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

19th Century Paul Storr Silver Tea Urn
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinarily rare and masterfully crafted tea urn is by the hand of the master Georgian silversmith Paul Storr. Created by Storr while working for Rundell, Bridge and Rundell, Jewelers and Goldsmiths to the King, this magnificent piece truly represents the sophisticated style of the renowned firm and the enormous talents of Paul Storr. Applied and engraved decoration envelop this masterpiece equipped with a carved handle, lion's head spigot and spectacular lion's paw supports. The piece bears the arms of the Neave Baronetcy with those of Digby, for Sir Thomas Neave and his wife Frances Caroline, daughter of the Hon. William Digby, the Dean of Durham. Though he held no formal title, Storr enjoyed patronage from the most important and powerful figures of the period including King George III and the Prince of Wales, the future King George IV. His first major work was a gold font commissioned by the Duke of Portland in 1797, and in 1799 he created the “Battle of the Nile...
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19th Century English Georgian 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

Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen, Rare Jug in Sterling Silver, 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen, rare jug in sterling silver. 1960s. Modernist design. Model number 1016. Marked. Perfect condition. Dimensions: H 16.0 x D 18.0 cm. (including ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Perfume holder Art Deco style enamel black and white Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Discover a pinnacle of luxury with this parallelepiped handbag perfume holder, crafted from 925/1000 sterling silver and finished with a screwed cap. This masterpiece features exquis...
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1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Table Ashtray Four-Leaf Clover Malachite Stone and Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Table ashtray in the shape of a four-leaf clover with structure in 925/1000 sterling Silver gold plated and external and internal lining in real malachite stone. Dimensions cm. 12 x ...
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1970s Italian Other Vintage Sterling Silver

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Malachite, Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold Plate

Pair of 19th Century Sterling Silver Candlesticks
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Pair of 19th century weighted sterling silver candle holders.
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19th Century Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Breton Rose by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set, 12 Service, 72 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Stunning Breton Rose by International sterling silver flatware set of 72 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 9 1/4". 12 forks, 7 1/4". 12 salad forks, 6 3/8". 12 teaspoons, 6". 12...
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1950s Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Early American Plain by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 40 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Early American Plain by Lunt sterling silver Flatware set, 40 pieces. This set includes: Eight knives, 8 3/4", eight forks, 7", eight salad forks, 6 1/4", eight teaspoons, 6 1/8...
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20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

20th Century Maciel Mexican Sterling Silver Tea Set
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This tea set is made by renown craftsmen Maciel of Mexico. It was made in sterling silver with embellished fluted lobed decoration. The set contains 6 pieces and all of them are hall...
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20th Century Mexican Neoclassical Revival Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Pair of Small Silver Peacock Stand, Decoration Object for Home Décor
Located in Wembley, GB
A Pair of Artistically created birds for table decor, small silver-plated peacocks - ideal for a coffee table or bookends. These figures are Classic Hollywood Regency! They are each ...
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1940s Danish Hollywood Regency Vintage Sterling Silver

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Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair Of Silver Hand Engraved Napkin Rings Dated 1906 Martin Hall & Co Sheffield
Located in London, GB
Pair Of Silver Hand Engraved Napkin Rings Dated 1906 Martin Hall & Co Sheffield Very unusual pair of silver napkin rings, shaped so they can stand on their own. The hand engraving i...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Albi by Christofle Vermeil France Silverplated Flatware Service Set 54 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
With a dedication to perfection and quality, Christofle flatware creations unite craftsmanship and modern technique, resulting in flatware to be handed down through generations. Th...
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20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Tiffany American Colonial Sterling Silver Coffeepot
Located in New York, NY
American Colonial sterling silver coffeepot. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1916. Conical with capped and scroll-mounted s-scroll spou...
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Early 20th Century American American Colonial Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Mother-of-Pearl Mexican Silver Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mexican silver box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay. Lid opens to a wood lined interior. Very nicely done and a really beautiful object!
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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

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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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