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Pair of Sterling Silver Swan Decorative Bowls Signed Gorham Sterling
Pair of Sterling Silver Swan Decorative Bowls Signed Gorham Sterling

Pair of Sterling Silver Swan Decorative Bowls Signed Gorham Sterling

By Durgin-Gorham 1

Located in New York, NY

This beautiful pair of Art Deco Sterling silver swan decorative bowls were executed by the legendary American silver maker, Gorham circa 1920. They feature elegantly streamlined demi...

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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

A large sterling silver maple leaf centerpiece by Buccellati, Italy 20th century
A large sterling silver maple leaf centerpiece by Buccellati, Italy 20th century

A large sterling silver maple leaf centerpiece by Buccellati, Italy 20th century

By Gianmaria Buccellati, Buccellati

Located in View Park, CA

A rare large maple leaf sterling silver centerpiece created by the famous Italian silversmith Buccellati, twentieth century. The centerpiece is composed of three large finely chisele...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Exquisite Art Nouveau Silver & Gold Beakers, France circa 1910 - Set of Six
Exquisite Art Nouveau Silver & Gold Beakers, France circa 1910 - Set of Six

Exquisite Art Nouveau Silver & Gold Beakers, France circa 1910 - Set of Six

By Edouard Fournemet

Located in Bochum, NRW

Exquisite Art Nouveau Silver & Vermeil (Gold plating) Beakers by Edouard Fournemet, France, c.1910 - Set of Six. An exceptional set of six Art Nouveau silver and vermeil liqueur ...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

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Silver, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Neoclassical Style Dutch Continental Silver (.800) Chocolate Pot With Hinged Lid
Neoclassical Style Dutch Continental Silver (.800) Chocolate Pot With Hinged Lid

Neoclassical Style Dutch Continental Silver (.800) Chocolate Pot With Hinged Lid

Located in New York, NY

Neoclassical-Style, Continental Silver (.800), paw-footed chocolate pot with wood handle and hinged lid, Dutch, year-hallmarked for 1886, Ate deGroot Boersma Sneek - maker. Beautifu...

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1880s Dutch Neoclassical Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Partridge in a Pear Tree Baby Spoon
Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Partridge in a Pear Tree Baby Spoon

Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Partridge in a Pear Tree Baby Spoon

Located in Huntington, NY

The Tiffany & Co. “Partridge in a Pear Tree” spoon was designed by Tiffany & Co. and produced in 1997 This sterling silver (.925) spoon features the classic holiday image of a p...

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1990s American Modern Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Rare Gustavian silver cup by Johan Stras from Stockholm, Sweden dated 1792
Rare Gustavian silver cup by Johan Stras from Stockholm, Sweden dated 1792

Rare Gustavian silver cup by Johan Stras from Stockholm, Sweden dated 1792

Located in Knivsta, SE

Rare Gustavian silver cup by Johan Stras from Stockholm, Sweden dated 1792. Johan Stras Johan Stras was an active master silversmith during the years 1777-1796. This cup was made 17...

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1790s Swedish Gustavian Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

Victorian, Sterling Silver Pedestal-Based Monteith/Centerpiece Bowl
Victorian, Sterling Silver Pedestal-Based Monteith/Centerpiece Bowl

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

Antique Vintage English Sterling Silver Candlestick Candelabra Corinthian Column
Antique Vintage English Sterling Silver Candlestick Candelabra Corinthian Column

Antique Vintage English Sterling Silver Candlestick Candelabra Corinthian Column

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Stylish Single of early Mid-Century English Traditional Corinthian Column Pillar heavy gauge Sterling Silver Single Table Candlesticks of nice tall and generous proportions.   Mark...

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Early 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Fine Sterling Silver Wine Coaster, Antique
Fine Sterling Silver Wine Coaster, Antique

Fine Sterling Silver Wine Coaster, Antique

By Hamilton & Diesinger

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine sterling silver wine coaster made by the late 19th-century Philadelphia silversmiths Hamilton & Diesinger, this piece is a beautiful example of the Rococo Revival style. ...

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Late 19th Century American Rococo Revival Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

1930 Jean Puiforcat Art Deco Modernist Tea and Coffee Set Sterling Silver
1930 Jean Puiforcat Art Deco Modernist Tea and Coffee Set Sterling Silver

1930 Jean Puiforcat Art Deco Modernist Tea and Coffee Set Sterling Silver

By Puiforcat, Jean Puiforcat

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Art Deco Modernist tea and coffee set in sterling pure silver and rosewood by Jean E. Puiforcat in 1925. Service including: - a coffee pot  - a teapot - a milkpot - a sugar ...

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1930s French Art Nouveau Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

4 Sterling Silver, Tiffany & Co Silver Salts
4 Sterling Silver, Tiffany & Co Silver Salts

4 Sterling Silver, Tiffany & Co Silver Salts

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Huntington, NY

4 Sterling Silver Tiffany & Co Silver Salts : Polished, 4 silver pedestal salts. 4 handsome Edwardian era Sterling silver trencher form salts with oblong octagonal base and traces of...

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Early 19th Century European Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

Audubon by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 10 Service 74 pieces
Audubon by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 10 Service 74 pieces

Audubon by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 10 Service 74 pieces

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

Audubon by Tiffany & Co. is one of Tiffany’s most distinctive and celebrated sterling silver patterns, originally introduced in 1871 as the Japanese pattern and later reintroduced as...

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20th Century American Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Gorham American Modernist Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 77 Pieces
Gorham American Modernist Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 77 Pieces

Gorham American Modernist Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 77 Pieces

By Gorham

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed and made in Rhode Island, USA, this awesome sterling flatware set features 77 pieces total, with enough main components to serve 8 people with all the standard pieces: large...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel

Sterling Silver Salt Pepper Shakers Scallop Seashell Design by Caldwell, Pair
Sterling Silver Salt Pepper Shakers Scallop Seashell Design by Caldwell, Pair

Sterling Silver Salt Pepper Shakers Scallop Seashell Design by Caldwell, Pair

By J.E. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful and well-made pair of Sterling Silver salt and pepper shakers with scallop seashell design by iconic American jeweler and silversmith J.E. Caldwell & Co, circa 20th centu...

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20th Century American Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Art Deco Period Sterling Silver Menorah
Art Deco Period Sterling Silver Menorah

Art Deco Period Sterling Silver Menorah

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco Period, sterling silver menorah, American, Ca. 1930's. Standing on a hexagonal base, the border of which has a delicate floral design, the menorah measures 10 1/2 inches hig...

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Signed Sterling Silver Peacock Dishes from Gorham, Circa 1920
Pair of Signed Sterling Silver Peacock Dishes from Gorham, Circa 1920

Pair of Signed Sterling Silver Peacock Dishes from Gorham, Circa 1920

By Durgin-Gorham 1

Located in High Point, NC

Circa 1920's pair of wonderfully artistic sterling silver bon bon dishes in the form of peacocks, signed Gorham. The elegant birds stand proudly with their trailing plumage forming ...

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1920s American Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Hilliard & Thomason Tennis Racquet English Sterling Silver Knife Rest
Antique Hilliard & Thomason Tennis Racquet English Sterling Silver Knife Rest

Antique Hilliard & Thomason Tennis Racquet English Sterling Silver Knife Rest

By Hilliard & Thomason

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique figural knife rest. In sterling silver. By Hilliard & Thomason - the storied makers of extremely fine silver objet from Birmingham, England. Each end in the form o...

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1890s British Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Silver-Plated Revolving Dome Caviar or Butter Dish on Ornate Box
Antique Silver-Plated Revolving Dome Caviar or Butter Dish on Ornate Box

Antique Silver-Plated Revolving Dome Caviar or Butter Dish on Ornate Box

Located in Wembley, GB

An elegant antique silver-plated covered serving dish, designed with a revolving dome lid and raised on an ornate stand with finely detailed floral and scrollwork decoration. The pie...

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Late 19th Century English Art Deco Antique Sterling Silver

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Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

William Spratling Sterling Silver & Wood Sugar and Creamer Set
William Spratling Sterling Silver & Wood Sugar and Creamer Set

William Spratling Sterling Silver & Wood Sugar and Creamer Set

By William Spratling

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine vintage signed Mexican silver & wood sugar and creamer set. By William Spratling of Taxco, Mexico. In sterling silver with wooden elements. Comprising a tray, milk pitcher,...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

The Rhino Sterling Silver Lighter
The Rhino Sterling Silver Lighter

The Rhino Sterling Silver Lighter

By Fratelli Lisi

Located in Milan, IT

Playful true-to-life silver rhinoceros that serves as a lighter other than being a decorative artwork in its own right. Expertly handcrafted by the F...

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2010s Italian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Monumental Sterling Silver Sam Godbehere & Ed Wigan Tea Urn London 1789
Antique Monumental Sterling Silver Sam Godbehere & Ed Wigan Tea Urn London 1789

Antique Monumental Sterling Silver Sam Godbehere & Ed Wigan Tea Urn London 1789

By Samuel Godbehere

Located in Portland, OR

A fine monumental antique 18th Georgian Neoclassical water/tea urn, by Samuel Godbehere and Edward Wigan, London, 1789. A rare and important piece of investment quality silver, origi...

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1780s English George III Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Towle Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers
Pair of Towle Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers

Pair of Towle Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers

By Towle Silversmiths

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Pair of Towle sterling silver salt & pepper shakers. Pattern 10801. Striking twisted bodies, the "swirl" pattern. 1.70 troy oz. 2 1/8" h., 1 1/16" dia. We are a family business tha...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Garrard & Co Art Nouveau Cased Set Six Silver Goblets by Hancocks & Co
Garrard & Co Art Nouveau Cased Set Six Silver Goblets by Hancocks & Co

Garrard & Co Art Nouveau Cased Set Six Silver Goblets by Hancocks & Co

By C. F. Hancock

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A stunning original art nouveau cased set of six silver goblets retailed by Garrard & Co and made by London silversmiths Frederick Hancock and dated 1913. The set of six heavy gauge ...

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1910s English Art Nouveau Vintage Sterling Silver

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Silver

Twenty-Two Piece Set of Sterling Silver and Ebony "Contrast" Flatware by Lunt
Twenty-Two Piece Set of Sterling Silver and Ebony "Contrast" Flatware by Lunt

Twenty-Two Piece Set of Sterling Silver and Ebony "Contrast" Flatware by Lunt

By Lunt Silver

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous twenty-two piece set of sterling silver and ebony nylon "Contrast" flatware by Lunt Silver Co.., circa 1950s. The set is in very good vintage condition and is stamped on the...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Figural Scallop Shell Dish / Vide Poche
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Figural Scallop Shell Dish / Vide Poche

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Figural Scallop Shell Dish / Vide Poche

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine signed silver dish or vide poche. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. In the form of a half-shell scallop. Marked to the base. Simply a wonderful vide poche! Date: 20...

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20th Century Unknown Modern Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

MCM Sterling Silver Encrusted Oyster Shell Condiment Dish and Spoon
MCM Sterling Silver Encrusted Oyster Shell Condiment Dish and Spoon

MCM Sterling Silver Encrusted Oyster Shell Condiment Dish and Spoon

By Buccellati

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

A crab themed sterling silver encased oyster shell with the outer surface covered in silver contoured to the natural form of the shell, the shell interior left exposed to use as a co...

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Company, George Paulding Farnham, A Rare, Lavish Silver Centerpiece
Tiffany & Company, George Paulding Farnham, A Rare, Lavish Silver Centerpiece

Tiffany & Company, George Paulding Farnham, A Rare, Lavish Silver Centerpiece

By Paulding Farnham., Tiffany & Co.

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

Tiffany & Company and George Paulding Farnham, A rare, lavish and monumental sterling silver centerpiece with original mirrored-glass sterling silver plateau, circa 1900. Museum quality. In the George III style, designed by Paulding Farnham for Tiffany and Co, New York. Of palatial and monumental size. Centerpiece: 15" high x 30" wide x 27" deep Plateau: 3" high x 39" wide x 34" deep In excellent condition, ready to place. Of oval form, the everted rims formed of openwork scrolling classical foliage and bellflower swags, the tops applied with standing scrolling foliage with four silver caryatid female figures, the bases overlaid with acanthus and palmettes. The original, silver mirrored plateau...

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Early 20th Century American American Classical Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

75 Pc. Georg Jensen Caravel Sterling Silver Flatware Dinner Service for 12
75 Pc. Georg Jensen Caravel Sterling Silver Flatware Dinner Service for 12

75 Pc. Georg Jensen Caravel Sterling Silver Flatware Dinner Service for 12

By Georg Jensen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A very fine 75-piece Georg Jensen sterling silver flatware set. Designed by Henning Koppel. In the Caravel pattern. Set comprises: 12 Dinner Forks (7 3/8") 12 Salad Forks (6 1/2") 12 Tea Spoons (5 15/16") 12 Place Spoons...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Smart English Silver Art Deco Cigarette or Cigar Box, 1937
Smart English Silver Art Deco Cigarette or Cigar Box, 1937

Smart English Silver Art Deco Cigarette or Cigar Box, 1937

Located in Bath, GB

A truly iconic Art Deco double-lidded cigarette or cigar box with the most fantastic shaped handle to the top. The box is entirely engine-turned and stands on four elegant feet. T...

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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Edwardian Sterling Silver Chamberstick by Tiffany and Company
Edwardian Sterling Silver Chamberstick by Tiffany and Company

Edwardian Sterling Silver Chamberstick by Tiffany and Company

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Edwardian, sterling silver chamber stick, Tiffany and Company, New York, inventory marked for 1902-1903. Measures 4 inches high x 5 1/2 inches in diameter x 7 1/4 inches across from ...

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Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Sugar Bowl Golden Interior, English Silver-Plated Ornate Floral Design
Vintage Sugar Bowl Golden Interior, English Silver-Plated Ornate Floral Design

Vintage Sugar Bowl Golden Interior, English Silver-Plated Ornate Floral Design

Located in Wembley, GB

Antique Japanese Silver-Plated Sugar Bowl with GoldenInterior, Ornate Floral Design Description: This vintage silver-plated sugar bowl features an elegant golden interior and finel...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver

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Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co Camel 1920s Deco Gentleman's Sterling Silver Pocket or Hip Flask
Tiffany & Co Camel 1920s Deco Gentleman's Sterling Silver Pocket or Hip Flask

Tiffany & Co Camel 1920s Deco Gentleman's Sterling Silver Pocket or Hip Flask

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in St. Louis, MO

Modern Art Deco styling, this handsome Sterling Silver flask, made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, circa 1922. This is a classic flask made by the premier American silversmiths at Ti...

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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

A small silver tray, Austria, Vienna, 1920s
A small silver tray, Austria, Vienna, 1920s

A small silver tray, Austria, Vienna, 1920s

Located in Rīga, LV

A small Austrian 800 silver tray made in Vienna in the 1920s. This elegant silver tray has a rectangular central surface surrounded by a softly scalloped, lobed border, giving the pi...

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

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Silver

Cartier Photo Frame Chinese symbol happiness Sterling Silver made by Salimbeni
Cartier Photo Frame Chinese symbol happiness Sterling Silver made by Salimbeni

Cartier Photo Frame Chinese symbol happiness Sterling Silver made by Salimbeni

By Salimbeni, Cartier

Located in Firenze, FI

Rectangular photo frame in 925/1000 silver with geometric design and fire-enamelled Chinese symbol of happiness. External cm. Internal 11.6 x 14.6 cm. 6 x 9. Weight gr. 194. Created ...

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1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Set of 12 Christofle French Art Deco Animal Menagerie Knife Rests
Set of 12 Christofle French Art Deco Animal Menagerie Knife Rests

Set of 12 Christofle French Art Deco Animal Menagerie Knife Rests

By Christofle

Located in New York, NY

Set of 12 Art Deco silver plated knife rests. Made by Christofle in France, ca 1990. A menagerie of strutting peacocks, flying geese, lounging cats, and running dogs in Noah’s Ark-pa...

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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Silver Plate

Antique Sterling Silver Sandringham Pattern Flatware Set for Twelve Persons
Antique Sterling Silver Sandringham Pattern Flatware Set for Twelve Persons

Antique Sterling Silver Sandringham Pattern Flatware Set for Twelve Persons

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive, comprehensive antique English sterling silver Sandringham pattern flatware service for twelve persons - boxed; an addition to our flatware collec...

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1930s English Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Metal, Sterling Silver

Antique Japanese Silver Jewelry Box, Handcrafted Art Deco, Circa 1900
Antique Japanese Silver Jewelry Box, Handcrafted Art Deco, Circa 1900

Antique Japanese Silver Jewelry Box, Handcrafted Art Deco, Circa 1900

Located in Miami, FL

A stunning antique Japanese silver jewelry or keepsake box intricately designed and handcrafted, circa 1900s. Double skinned body, sides and lid are embossed in high-relief with wa...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Silver, Silver Plate

Circa 1727-1760 English George II Sterling Silver & Gold Wash Pair of Tablespoon
Circa 1727-1760 English George II Sterling Silver & Gold Wash Pair of Tablespoon

Circa 1727-1760 English George II Sterling Silver & Gold Wash Pair of Tablespoon

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Sterling silver & gold wash pair of George II tablespoons, English. Hanoverian pattern converted in the late 19th century to fruit servers with gilded bowls. Traces of hallmarks of d...

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Mid-18th Century British George II Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Edwardian Period Sterling Silver Flask with Hinged Lid
Edwardian Period Sterling Silver Flask with Hinged Lid

Edwardian Period Sterling Silver Flask with Hinged Lid

By H. Matthews

Located in New York, NY

Edwardian Period, sterling silver flask with hinged lid (having a bayonet closure), Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1917, H. Matthews - maker. Measures over 4 3/4 inches hig...

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1910s English Edwardian Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Salimbeni Table Box Art Nouveau Painting Pre-Raphaelite School Fired Enamel
Salimbeni Table Box Art Nouveau Painting Pre-Raphaelite School Fired Enamel

Salimbeni Table Box Art Nouveau Painting Pre-Raphaelite School Fired Enamel

By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

This rectangular table box is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Crafted from 925/1000 sterling silver and gold-plated, it features a hand-painted fire-enameled miniature by Beatrice Me...

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1980s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Sterling Silver

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Sterling Silver Condiment Set in Case Blue Glass Salt, Mustard & Pepper Shaker
Sterling Silver Condiment Set in Case Blue Glass Salt, Mustard & Pepper Shaker

Sterling Silver Condiment Set in Case Blue Glass Salt, Mustard & Pepper Shaker

Located in Wembley, GB

Sterling Silver Condiment Set with Blue Glass Liners, English Hallmarked An exquisite English sterling silver condiment set, complete with its original fitted presentation case and f...

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Late 19th Century English Art Deco Antique Sterling Silver

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Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Fine Sterling Silver Candy Dish in the Chippendale Style, Mid-20th Century
Fine Sterling Silver Candy Dish in the Chippendale Style, Mid-20th Century

Fine Sterling Silver Candy Dish in the Chippendale Style, Mid-20th Century

By Lunt Silver

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This charming sterling silver candy dish by Lunt Silversmiths is a shining example of the Georgian inspired elegance that was a hallmark of well appointed traditional homes in the Mi...

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Mid-20th Century American Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Travel Drinking Cup Engraved 'Bon Voyage'
Antique Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Travel Drinking Cup Engraved 'Bon Voyage'

Antique Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Travel Drinking Cup Engraved 'Bon Voyage'

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine signed vintage silver collapsible travel cup or beaker. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. Engraved with the endearment 'Bon Voyage' to the front and with a monogram to ...

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Early 20th Century Late Victorian 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.