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Sterling Silver For Sale
Set of 12 Sterling Silver Bread Plates
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a complete set of twelve bread plates by International Silver. The workmanship is exquisite and the detail is incomparable. The rim is scalloped and the entire bor...
Category
1920s American Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$4,100 / set
Rose Cascade by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12 Set 59 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Rose Cascade by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver flatware set - 59 pieces. This set includes:
12 Knives, 9"
12 Forks, 7 1/4"
12 Salad Forks, 6 1/2"
12 Teaspoons, 6"
1 Gravy Ladle, 6 ...
Category
1950s Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
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 ...
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Acorn Sterling Silver Set with 104 Pieces
Located in New York, NY
Acorn sterling silver dinner set. Made by Georg Jensen in Copenhagen. This set comprises 104 pieces (dimensions in inches):
Forks: 12 dinner forks (7 3/4), 12 salad forks (6 5/8),...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
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...
Category
20th Century Mexican Neoclassical Revival Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$10,000 / set
Gianmaria Buccellati Vintage Sterling 925 Silver Large Plate
Located in Braintree, GB
Gianmaria Buccellati vintage sterling 925 silver large plate.
Made in Italy. Ca. 1970's
Signed by Gianmaria Buccellati and made by Clementi Fabbr...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Hammered Brooch #165 with Bird from 1930s
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Georg Jensen sterling silver hand hammered brooch, in pattern number 165, depicting a bird and stylized natural motifs, made between 1933 and 1944. It measures 1 2/3'' in diameter an...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian Period, Sterling Silver Mustache Cup by Gorham
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Period, sterling silver mustache cup, Gorham manufacturing Corp., Providence, Rhode Island, circa 1895. Measures 3 inches high x 3 inches diamet...
Category
1890s American Victorian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Scottish Silver Wine Funnel Edinburgh 1837 by Robb and Whittet
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique Scottish Silver Wine Funnel Edinburgh 1837 by Robb and Whittet. The Funnel of typical form, the base with foliage surround and shell style side clip hook, plain body and ori...
Category
1830s Scottish Georgian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Georgian Silver Filigree Bougie Box Chamberstick Candlestick 1780
Located in Portland, OR
An rare Georgian sterling silver filigree bougie box, chamberstick, circa 1780.
A "bougie box" was a cylindrical container holding a coiled wax taper, mostly used for light often as...
Category
1780s Georgian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Silver Serving Cutlery, England, 1875
Located in Roma, IT
Silver Fish Cutlery is a couple of a precious cutlery realized by English manufacturer in 1875.
The lot consist in two antique and decorated sil...
Category
1870s British Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
$626 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Tiffany & Company Sterling 'Blackberry' Compote/Tazza
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Tiffany & Co. Sterling 'Blackberry' Compote/Tazza
USA, NY
Made during Tiffany & Company's leadership of Charles L. Tiffany (1891–1902).
A stunning example of Tiffany's rare and sought-after hollowware pattern is the 'Blackberry' compote or pizza. Made in the USA in New York, this exquisite piece exemplifies the elegance and artistry of Tiffany & Co. during the Belle Époque period, with influences from the flowing organic forms of the Art Nouveau era.
The circular form of the compote or pizza is adorned with continuous raised figural blackberries and leaves, creating a delightful visual texture. The pierced rim adds an extra level of intricacy to the design, showcasing Tiffany's attention to detail. The center is adorned with stylized leaves and an elegant monogram, adding a personal touch.
The pedestal base of the compote/tazza is beautifully decorated with raised figural blackberries and pierced trellis work, further enhancing the overall aesthetic. The combination of the detailed design elements and the exceptional craftsmanship make this piece a true treasure.
In wonderful, well-cared-for antique condition, this compote or pizza is ready to be placed and used, adding a touch of sophistication to your table setting or collection. The Tiffany sterling...
Category
Late 19th Century American Belle Époque Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$1,368 Sale Price
27% Off
Wedding Bells by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 78 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Wedding Bells by International sterling silver flatware set, 78 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 9"
12 forks, 7 1/...
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mario Buccellati Vintage 800, Italian Silver Duckling Figurine
Located in Braintree, GB
Mario Buccellati vintage 800. Italian silver duckling figurine.
Made Italy, Milano, Ca.1930's
Fully Hallmarked.
The furry duckling figurine i...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
William & Mary by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Place Size Service 48 Pcs
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Located in beautiful Western Massachusetts next to the Berkshire Mountains, Lunt Silversmiths began its existence in 1882 when Anthony Towle and ...
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
18th Century Tea Caddy George III Sterling Silver England London
Located in Epfach, DE
!8th Century Tea Caddy George III Sterling Silver England London
This elegant sterling silver tea caddy dates from around 1780, during the reign of King George III. It was made in a ...
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tall Antique Art Nouveau Green Silver Overlay Vase by Alvin
Located in New York, NY
Turn-of-the-century Art Nouveau glass vase with engraved silver overlay. Made by Alvin Corporation in Providence. Tall baluster with flared rim and short foot. Overlay in form twiste...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Edwardian Sterling Silver and Gray Agate Letter Opener / Paper Knife
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian, sterling silver and gray agate letter opener/paper knife, Sheffield, England, year-hallmarked for 1901, Mappin and Webb - makers. The agate has d...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Agate, Sterling Silver
Lauzun by Puiforcat Sterling Silver Flatware Set French 77 Pcs with Fitted Box
Located in Big Bend, WI
Jean Elysée Puiforcat was a French silversmith, sculptor and designer. Puiforcat is is considered the "most important French Art Deco silversmith."
These handcrafted utensils show...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gorham Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Floral Decorated Bowl, C.1900
By Gorham
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Gorham large Art Nouveau sterling silver Floral decorated bowl C.1900. The deep bowl of round scalloped form beautifully embossed and chased with overlap...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$1,320 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Nouveau Glass Perfume Bottle with English Sterling Silver Filigree Overlay
Located in Sheffield, MA
The Art Nouveau glass perfume bottle is embellished with an English sterling (stamped and with rampant lion) silver filigree overlay and cap....
Category
1890s English Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$285 Sale Price
40% Off
Antique William 1V Silver Mustard Condiment Spoon London 1834 William Theobalds
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique William 1V Silver Mustard Condiment Spoon London 1834 William Theobalds. Fiddle pattern engraved with crest of double swords. Nice quality, condition good, reflections from p...
Category
19th Century English Georgian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver Black Enameled Box by Leo Wagner, 1921-1922
By Wagner
Located in Delft, NL
Silver black enameled box by Leo Wagner, 1921-1922
An octagonal Austrian (Vienna) silver black enameled with a gold-plated interior box made by Le...
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold, Silver
20th Century Italian Solid Silver Tray on Silver Stand
Located in VALENZA, IT
Oval tray with handles and hand-pierced edge with leaf motif.
The tray is completely handmade. The handles are in silver with fusion processing that take up the leaf design.
The so...
Category
1990s Italian Other Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
$15,662 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique American Art Deco Sterling Silver Novelty Repoussé Cigarette Box 1925
Located in Portland, OR
A very good antique American Art Deco repoussé decorated Sterling silver novelty cigarette box, circa 1925.
The hinged lid is deeply decorated with a repoussé work design depicting a...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Early 19th-Century Spanish Silver Mounted Atril by Joseph Espejo of Cordoba
Located in Victoria, BC
An extraordinary example of early 19th-century Spanish silver craftsmanship, this sumptuously decorated atril (Bible/book stand) is attributed to the renowned silversmith Joseph Espe...
Category
Early 1800s Spanish Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
19th C. Italian Hallmarked Silver Gilt 3-Dimensional Medici Lion & Orb Cane
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th C. Italian Hallmarked Silver Gilt 3-Dimensional Medici Lion & Orb Cane
Italy, 19th Century, Unidentified Hallmark
A stunning 19th-century Italian silver gilt/vermeil Medici Li...
Category
19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Steel, Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern .970 Sterling Silver Napkin Rings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of silver napkin rings.
In .970 fine sterling silver.
Each with a rounded, convex shape.
Marked to the interior of each for Sterling / .970.
Simply a wonderful pair o...
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Buccellati Silver Seahorse Ice Bucket Large
Located in New York, NY
Buccellati silver Seahorse ice bucket large in 800 silver.
Buccellati silver Seahorse ice bucket often used to chill multiple bottles of wine, champ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Danish Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Style Sterling Silver Bottle Opener
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Mid-Century Modern bottle opener was realized in Denmark, circa 1960. It features a neoclassical stylized scroll form base; a reeded body; as well as channel detailing a...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Solid Sterling Silver Combined Ruler and Letter Opener by Asprey, London
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful find, this magnificent combined ruler and letter opener is made from a good gauge piece of English sterling silver weighing 80.5 Grams / 2.58 Troy Ounces.
Made by the ...
Category
1920s British Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$1,212 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of 4 Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Hand Hammered Napkin Rings
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This set of four sterling silver napkin rings was made by the highly renowned Georg Jensen in approximately 1920 in an Art Deco style. This set of napkin rings appears as hand hammer...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Hand Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique silver hand mirror.
In sterling silver.
By Tiffany & Co.
Marked to the rim for Tiffany & Co. / Sterling.
Simply a wonderful Tiffany design!
Date:
20th Century
O...
Category
20th Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Toast Rack Birmingham 1926
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Sterling Silver Toast Rack
Date : Hallmarked in Birmingham 1926 For Alexander Clark
Period : George V
Origin : Birmingham England
Decoration : Seven bar, omega handle. Cast...
Category
1920s British Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Cavolo Soup Terrine
By Braganti
Located in Milan, IT
This sumptuous soup terrine is made entirely in silver in the shape of a cabbage, rendered in all its vivid detail. Masterful craftsmanship and a Classic...
Category
2010s Italian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$20,947 / item
Paul Revere by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Luncheon Service 40 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Paul Revere by Towle sterling silver flatware set, 40 pieces. This set includes:
Eight knives, 8 7/8",
Eight forks, 7 1/8",
Eight salad forks, 5 3/4",
Eight teaspoons, 5 3/4",
...
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Mexican Modern Sterling Silver Coffee Tea Serving Set William Spratling
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large six-piece sterling silver service for coffee and tea that consists of a gallery tray, a coffee pot, a tea pot, a hot milk or chocolate pot, a sugar and a milk jar. This stunn...
Category
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Christmas Ornament
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver Christmas ornament by Reed and Barton dated 1982. It’s a fancy designed cross with an ornate scalloped pattern around it. Just in time for the ho...
Category
1980s American Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Georg Jensen Ornamental Sterling Silver Salt Cellars & Spoons No. 110
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of silver open salt cellars.
By Georg Jensen.
In sterling silver.
Pattern no. 110.
Comprising of 2 open salt cellars and matching spoons.
Marked to the underside of ...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
MARIO BUCCELLATI 1960 Scalloped Center Ovoid Vase In Solid .925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Scalloped center vase designed by Mario Buccellati (1891-1965).
This is a gorgeous vintage scalloped center vase created in Milano Italy by the jewelry house of Mario Buccellati bac...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
$6,125 Sale Price
30% Off
Puiforcat (Hermes) - 246pc 950 Sterling Silver & Vermeil Flatware Set + Chest !
Located in Wilmington, DE
The worlds of luxury and craftsmanship often intersect in fascinating ways, exemplifying the pursuit of perfection through design and skill. Two iconic brands that embody this union of artistry and elegance are Puiforcat, the French silversmith, and Hermès, the esteemed fashion house. Despite their distinct histories and expertise, both brands share a common thread of dedication to craftsmanship, quality, and timeless design.
The House of Puiforcat (now owned by Hermes) was founded in 1820 by Emile Puiforcat, a visionary silversmith who sought to redefine traditional craftsmanship with a modern perspective. The brand quickly gained recognition for its commitment to exceptional quality and its avant-garde designs that pushed the boundaries of silversmithing. In its early years, Puiforcat became a favored choice for French aristocracy and European nobility, solidifying its reputation as a leading silverware manufacturer.
Hermès, a name synonymous with luxury, began its journey in 1837 as a harness workshop in Paris. Founded by Thierry Hermès, the brand initially focused on crafting high-quality leather goods, primarily for horse riders. Over the years, Hermès expanded its offerings and ventured into the world of luxury fashion, establishing itself as one of the most prestigious names in the industry.
What sets Hermès apart is its unwavering commitment to craftsmanship and its dedication to the creation of enduring, exquisite pieces. The relationship between Puiforcat (Hermès) and its artisans is a testament to the brand's commitment to excellence. While Puiforcat and Hermès operate in distinct domains—silversmithing and fashion—both brands share a deep-rooted commitment to traditional craftsmanship and quality. This commitment extends not only to the materials used but also to the expertise of the artisans who transform these materials into exceptional creations.
The stories of Puiforcat and Hermès, though distinct in their origins and crafts, converge in their shared commitment to craftsmanship, tradition, and timeless design. The legacies of these two iconic brands are not just tales of luxury but narratives of artistry, dedication, and a pursuit of perfection. Puiforcat's innovative silversmithing and Hermès's enduring leather craftsmanship stand as beacons of excellence in their respective fields. Together, they remind us that true luxury is not just about wealth or opulence but is a manifestation of the enduring connection between art and craftsmanship. Puiforcat and Hermès have...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
$28,103 Sale Price / set
30% Off
19th Century Miniature Sterling Silver Liquor Cup Holders with Glass Inserts
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century miniature sterling silver liquor cup holders with glass inserts
Set of twelve
Six with glass inserts
Miniature dessert liquor cup hol...
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Early 20th Century English Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Water Pitcher C.1950, Designed by Johan Rohde
By Georg Jensen
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Georg Jensen sterling silver water pitcher C.1950. Designed by Johan Rohde. Iconic design, hand wrought plain lightly hammer...
Category
1950s Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$4,360 Sale Price
20% Off
Sterling Silver Jewelry Box by S J Rose & Son
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Edward VIII English sterling silver jewelry box; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection
This fine antique Edward VIII sterling silver jewelry box has a rectangular form with plain rounded corners.
The surface of the jewelry box is embellished with fine and impressive panels of engine turned decoration.
This antique silver jewelry box...
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1930s English Other Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Grande Baroque Compote
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver compotes by in the iconic pattern “Grande Baroque” by Wallace Silversmiths. Grande Baroque i...
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1940s American Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
International Sterling Company Art Nouveau Vanity/Dresser Set
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an International Sterling Company Vanity set. It depicts a repousse design of pansy flowers and foliage garlands, scrolls of leaves, plain scrolls and hearts. In the middle o...
Category
Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$1,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
19th Century Set of Sixteen Spanish Sterling Silver Dishes with Bowl Attached
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing a remarkable set of sixteen Spanish Sterling silver dishes, each thoughtfully designed with an attached portion cup. These exquisite pieces are crafted from Spanish 915 s...
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19th Century Spanish Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Hepplewhite by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 42 pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner Size Hepplewhite by Reed & Barton sterling silver Flatware set, 42 pieces. This tailored, timeless pattern is a best seller. This set includes:
8 Dinner Size Knives, 10"
8 Di...
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Sterling Silver Hand Hammered Beaker/Vase by Hugo Bohm
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco, sterling silver, hand-hammered beaker/vase, Berlin, Germany, circa 1920, Hugo Bohm-Schwabisch Gmund - maker for Gebruder Friedlander (Fr...
Category
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Victorian Silver Gallery Tray
Located in New York, NY
Marked: London, 1896. Maker: J.N. Mappin.
Category
1890s English Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
18th Century Silver Salver by Paul de Lamerie
Located in London, GB
18th century silver salver by Paul de Lamerie
English, 1744
Height 3cm, diameter 27cm
Hailing from the workshop of the eminent Dutch-born English silversmith, Paul de Lamerie (1688...
Category
18th Century English Rococo Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Russian Empire Fabergè style Rectangular photo frame with 2 oval borders and orn
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular photo frame in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guillochè with 2 oval borders internal size cm. 4 x 5.2 and ornaments with festoons a...
Category
1970s Italian Other Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Sterling Silver Vanity Set Dated 1916, 4 Pieces, Set
By A.K.D. Sterling
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic sterling silver vanity set is signed & dated 1916 sterling is marked on every piece. It is a four piece set and it's in the o...
Category
1910s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
$1,996 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Hilliard & Thomason Tennis Racquet English Sterling Silver Knife Rest
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
Materials
Sterling Silver
Edwardian Sterling Silver-Mounted Onyx Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian, sterling silver - mounted onyx inkwell, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1915. Measures 3 3/4 inches wide (at widest point) x 2 1/4 inches high x 4 inches deep. So...
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1910s English Edwardian Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Edwardian Sterling Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel-Mounted Magnifying Glass
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Period, sterling Silver and blue guilloche enamel-mounted magnifying glass, Sheffield, England, year-hallmarked for 1904, Allen and Darwin Silver - makers. Measures 7 3/4 ...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel, Metal
Victorian Sterling Silver Bread Dish or Serving Dish, London 1899 W. Comyns
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1899 by William Comyns, this wonderful, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Bread Dish, stands on cast feet, and features pierced and engraved decoration aroun...
Category
1890s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique 18th Century Large George III Sterling Silver Armorial Tankard, 1806
Located in New York, NY
Fine, large George III period sterling silver barrel shaped tankard by William Fountain, London, 1806.
Beautifully engraved with an ornate armorial crest of three fleur de lis and ...
Category
Early 1800s British George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Sterlig Silver Art. Deco' Teaset
By Mario Poli
Located in VALENZA, IT
Three-piece tea set in 925 sterling silver completely handmade.
Teapot: H 23, D 15cm.
The body is round, rounded and shaped with a hammered recess.
The handle and lid are made o...
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1990s Italian Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$6,284 Sale Price
20% Off
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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