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20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Vase gorgeous Italian craftsmanship
Located in VALENZA, IT
Sterlin Silver vase. The smooth body is shaped and slightly hammered The foot follows the shape of the body harmoniously Completely hand made This vase has been studied to have a b...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

El Grandee by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 61 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
El Grandee by Towle sterling silver flatware set with many serving pieces, 61 pieces total. This set includes: 12 knives, 8 7/8" 12 forks, 7 1/2" 12 salad ...
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20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Liberty & Co. Arts & Crafts Period Antique Sterling Silver Teapot - 1914
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1914 by Liberty & Co. this beautiful, Sterling Silver Arts & Crafts Teapot features a hand hammered finish, panelled sections, a dash border and Art Nouve...
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1910s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Ed Wiener 1954 New York Rare Modernist Sculptural Cuff Bracelet .925 Sterling
Located in Buffalo, NY
This modernist sculptural piece is one of Wiener's first creations as a jeweler-artist, in New York City, circa 1954.This cuff bracelet is composed of two simple aerodynamic pieces w...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

George IV sterling silver presentoire, John Bridge, London 1826
Located in Brescia, IT
Description George IV sterling silver presentoire, John Bridge, London 1826. Oval shape, gadroon edges and stylized shells. Heraldic coat of arms on both sides. Motto: Deo est Patrie...
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1820s British George IV Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Exclusive Tea COFFEE SPOONS, 12pcs. Sterling Silver & Box Cake Spatula & TONGS.
Located in Wembley, GB
A Rare case set of 12 gilded inside antique valuable floral handle sterling silver Spoons. An elegant Vintage Sterling Silver Tea / Coffee Spoon Set. A cased set of 1915 12 x silver ...
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1910s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

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Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver Fish Slice w/ Acid Etched Detail by Whiting
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and well adorned Sterling Silver Fish Slice W/Acid Etched & Hand Tooled Detailing is crafted by the Whiting Manufacturing Company and originates from the United States, ...
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1890s American Aesthetic Movement Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique English Georgian Sterling Silver 18-Piece Dessert Service, London 1801
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Georgian sterling silver 18-piece dessert service in case, Hallmarked "London, 1801." 18 Place settings, 36 Total Pieces. Measurements: Knives: .13 inches high ...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling 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

1933-1944 Set of 6 Sterling Silver Salt Dips by Georg Jensen
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1933-1944 set of 6 sterling silver salt dips by Georg Jensen. A 1935 wedding present. Hand wrought; shaped, curved handle to 2 scrolled feet. Pattern #110. 5.75 troy oz. 2 7/8" x 2" ...
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1930s Danish Neoclassical Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Donatello by Stancampiano Italy Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Scarce "Donatello" by Stancampiano Italian sterling silver flatware set, 112 pieces. This set includes: 12 dinner knives, 9" 12 dinner forks, 7 5/8" 12 dessert forks, 6 5/8" 12 sala...
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20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Georgian Sterling Silver Footed Two-Handled "Sweetmeats" Dish
By Thomas Daniell 2
Located in New York, NY
Georgian, sterling silver, footed, two-handled "sweetmeats" dish with liner, London, 1784, Thos. Daniell - maker. Measures: 8" wide (from handle to handle; 5 1/2" wide not measuring...
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1780s English George III Antique Sterling Silver

800 Silver Rice Dish, Italy, 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
Very elegant, with lid. The handles are covered with very fine white porcelain. 36 cm wide, weighs 1130.00 grams. Produced in the 1980s by the Ricci silverware in Alessandria. Regul...
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1980s Italian Vintage Sterling Silver

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Silver

Warwick Charger, Victorian Sterling Silver, Barnards, London, 1877
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1877 by Barnard Brothers, this incredible, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Wall Charger, is a rare to find example of the '...
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1870s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Scottish Sterling Silver Wax Jack
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, unusual antique Victorian Scottish sterling silver wax jack; an addition of our ornamental silverware collection. This exceptional antique Victorian Scottish sterling silver wax jack has a circular shaped form. The wax jack has a plain central column surmounted with a tapering capital comprised of a cast sterling silver sprung hinged wick trimmer, accented with an inset circular taper holder to the centre of the blades. This scissor component is embellished with cast scrolling leaf designs. The lower portion of the wax jack features a circular base accented with engraved scrolling leaf decoration. The wax jack is fitted with a wax coil. This exceptional Scottish silver candle holder was crafted by the Cupar silversmith David Duncan. An antique wax jack...
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1850s Scottish Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Edwardian Sterling Silver Trefoil-Form Table Lighter
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian, sterling silver trefoil form table lighter, Birmingham, England, 1914, John Collard Vickery - maker. Measures: 3 3/4 inches wide x 3 3/4 inches deep x 2 1/2 inches high. W...
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1910s English Edwardian Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Large Victorian Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Controlled Bubbles Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
Large, Victorian period, sterling silver-mounted controlled bubbles crystal inkwell with hinged lid, Boston, circa 1895, Bigleow ,Kennard and Co. makers. Measures: 3 3/4 inches high ...
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1890s American Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

Tiffany Sterling Silver Salt Cellar & Shaker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are happy to offer you this sterling silver salt cellar and shaker by the world renowned Tiffany & Co. It has a distinctly Tiffany Mid-Century design; understated and sophisticate...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Sterling silver round Art Deco serving tray, Hanau silver, 1934
Located in Delft, NL
Sterling silver round Art Deco serving tray, Hanau silver, 1934 A beautiful silver Art Deco serving tray, which is hammered in a beautiful round Art Deco style with walnut wooden h...
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Early 20th Century German Sterling Silver

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Silver

Pair of Candle Holder Sterling Silver Antique Rococo Style Candlesticks, 1937s
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique silver CG Hallberg, a pair of Rococo-style silver candlesticks, pressed, cast and chased. Circular, curved feet with hinged. Tested with the scratch test, height approx. 18 c...
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1930s Danish Rococo Revival Vintage Sterling Silver

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Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Picture Frame Classic rectangular Enamel light blue on guilloche Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Cornice portafotografie rettangolare in argento 9251000 dorato con smalto traslucido a fuoco su guillochè. Stile moderno contemporaneo. Vetro molato. Pannello in velluto blu. Dimensi...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

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...
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1920s American Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Christmas Ornament
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver Christmas ornament by Reed and Barton that is gold-washed and dated 1983. It is “Christmas Cross” and it really stands out because although it’s s...
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1980s American Vintage Sterling Silver

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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 is the “Christmas Cross” ornament, just in time for the holidays! Merry Christmas.
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1980s American Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Picture Frame vertical lines Art Deco style Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Picture Frame vertical lines Art Decois in 925/1000 sterling silver. Picture Frame vertical lines Art Deco has white fired enamels on guilloché. Picture Frame vertical lines has two...
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1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Damian Garrido 2003 Spain Modernist Geometric ARCO Vase .925 Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
Geometric modern "Arco" vase designed by Damian Garrido. A beautiful sculptural piece, created in Madrid Spain in the silversmith workshop of Damián Garrido, back in 2002. This ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Sterling Silver

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Silver, 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

Victorian Period Sterling Silver and Peach Enamel, Mounted Crystal Dresser Jar
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Period, sterling silver and peach guilloche enamel - mounted dressing table jar, Providence, Rhode Island, Ca. 1895, Foster and Bailey - makers. Sterling silver lid is bord...
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1890s American Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Crystal, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Early 20th Century Silver Mezuzah by Yehia Yemini, Bezalel School Jerusalem
Located in New York, NY
The Mezuzah is a tiny receptacle that houses a parchment scroll which contains two verses from the scriptures. It is attached to the doorway of every Jewish home. Yehia's Mezuzahs fo...
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Early 20th Century Israeli Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Sterling “Spring Glory” Baby Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are happy to offer this sterling silver baby fork and spoon set in the “Spring Glory” pattern by International Silver. Give the newborn prince or princ...
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1940s American Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Table Box Heart shape Red passion fire-enameled on guilloche Salimbeni.
Located in Firenze, FI
Heart-shaped table box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold-plated with translucent fired enamel on guilloché above and below. Modern contemporary style. Dimensions cm. 8.8 x 8 cm high....
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1990s Italian Modern Sterling Silver

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Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Sterling Silver Fabergé Centerpiece Candle Holders
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This exceptional pair of mid-century modern sterling silver Fabergé centerpiece candle holders exemplifies exquisite craftsmanship and timeless design. Each piece features a sculptural dolphin base, beautifully detailed, with the candleholder receptacle gracefully perched atop the dolphin’s curved tail. The sleek and sophisticated design makes these candle holders versatile as tableware centerpieces or decorative accents for a mantel or console table. Measuring approximately 12 inches in height with a 4-inch base diameter, they are perfectly proportioned to create a striking focal point while maintaining elegance. In pristine, brand-new condition, these candle holders come with their original packaging box, making them an ideal choice for collectors or as a luxurious gift. A stunning combination of artistry and functionality, these Fabergé candle holders...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

A Silver Mazel Tov Pendant , Henryk Winograd, Judaica, New York, 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A celebratory and finely crafted repoussé silver pendant by renowned Jewish-American silversmith Henryk Winograd, this expressive piece is shaped in a classic diamond form, thick and...
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20th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

George I Style Vintage Sterling Silver Bachelor Teapot
By Thomas Ducrow & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver bachelor teapot, in the George I style; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This fine vintage Elizabeth II sterling silver bachelor teapot has a bullet shaped form onto a circular collet foot, in the George I style. The surface of this vintage silver teapot is plain and unembellished. This sterling teapot is fitted with a hinged subtly domed cover and retains the original carved pear wood and hallmarked sterling silver finial; the finial secures to the interior of the cover with a wingnut. This fine teapot is fitted with the original plain S scroll carved pear wood handle featuring a scrolling thumbpiece and plain cylindrical sockets. This bullet teapot...
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1950s English George I Vintage Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Silver Gold and Gem-Set Clutch with Black Silk Carrying Case, Mario Buccellati
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
Rare and one of a kind important Mario Buccellati clutch. Gold, silver and carved Emeralds evening bag, The silver bag engraved in a sunburst-like Pa...
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1960s Italian Vintage Sterling Silver

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Gold, Silver

English Georgian Silver Gilt Covered Cup, Dated 1825
Located in New York, NY
With a racing scene in high relief. Marked: London, 1825, Makers: Emes and Barnard.
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1820s Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Silver Serving Tray, 800 Silver
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic 800 silver serving tray is in fine condition and has a embossed elephant in the center of the tray. Polishes up very nicely. Great cocktail t...
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20th Century American Edwardian Sterling Silver

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Silver

Silver Serving Tray, 800 Silver
Silver Serving Tray, 800 Silver
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
S. Kirk & Sons Sterling Silver Repose Platter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine handcrafted sterling silver and heavy weight floral repose round serving platter is signed on the base and marked "STERLING". The condition is very fine and well handcrafted.
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Mid-20th Century American Baroque Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique English Sterling Silver Novelty Mechanical Desk Bell - Chester 1911
Located in Bath, GB
Rare to come across one of these highly sought-after desk bells in sterling silver. It is the "shell" of the tortoise is what is made from sterling silver, t...
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1910s European Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver, Iron

Chinese Export Silver Card Case
Located in London, GB
Chinese Export Silver Card Case, circa 1900, embossed and chased with a dragon amidst clouds on one side, and with a vacant shield-shaped cartouche. The reverse side features chrysan...
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Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

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

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Silver

Antique Victorian sterling silver and cattle horn magnifying glass
Located in NEWARK, GB
A grand antique Victorian era sterling silver and cattle horn magnifying glass. A heavy glass lense encased in a thick stainless steel frame, the handle has been adapted from a walk...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver, Steel

George III Sterling Silver Old English Pattern Soup Ladle by Hester Bateman
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver Old English Bright-cut Edge pattern soup ladle made by Hester Bateman; an addition to our silver cutlery collection. This exceptional antique Georgian sterling silver soup ladle has been crafted in the Old English Bright-cut Edge pattern. The anterior surface of the handle is embellished with an undulating engraved border. This fine example of silver cutlery has a plain rounded bowl. The reverse of this antique silver ladle features a rounded heel to the bowl and the contemporary bright cut engraved initials 'S'. Such examples crafted by the renowned and collectable female silversmith Hester Bateman, in this high quality, are becoming increasingly difficult to locate; this ladle is the finest of its type you could hope to acquire. A Hester Bateman silver ladle is both a functional serving piece and a collectible object of enduring value. Ideal for enhancing formal dining with elegance, it makes a meaningful gift for weddings, anniversaries, or milestone occasions. Valued for its craftsmanship, provenance, and hallmarks, it also serves as a cherished heirloom. Condition This antique ladle is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The bright cut engraved decoration is all very sharp. Full hallmarks struck to the reverse of the handle are all very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of Georgian Old English silver flatware...
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1780s English Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Very Large Art Deco Period Solid Sterling Silver Serving Platter/Tray by Gorham
Located in New York, NY
Very large, Art Deco Period, solid sterling silver serving platter/tray, Gorham Manufacturing Company, Providence, Rhode Island, Ca. 1935. Measures 20 1/2 inches long x 14 1/2 inches...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique English Sterling Silver Playing Card Box, Chester, 1901
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful and rare example of an English playing card box by the silversmith's, Grey & Co. Standing on the original four feet, all four panels retain the original bevelled glass protecting four original antique playing cards...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

An Antique Silver 800 Napkin Holder, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
An Antique Silver 800 Napkin Holder, 19th Century Offers elegant design and craftsmanship. Home decor, Interior design and collectibles. Provenance: Private Australian Collection. ...
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19th Century English Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

Archibald Knox Liberty & Co Silver Art Nouveau Silver Teapot
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine and rare Art Nouveau Liberty & Co silver teapot designed by renowned designer Archibald Knox (British, 1864-1933) and dated 1900. Archibald Knox, was a Manx designer of Scot...
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Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

Pair of Christofle Siver and Crystal Salt and Pepper Shaker
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A stylish duo of Christofle Art Deco style salt and pepper shakers, with fluted crystal barrels and silver sterling screw-on lids. Dating from around th...
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20th Century French Sterling Silver

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

Diamond by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 51 pieces Modern
Located in Big Bend, WI
This pattern was designed by internationally renowned Italian architect and designer Gio Ponti and introduced by Reed & Barton in the year 1958. It has a wonderful Mid-Century Modern Design. This is our best selling Mid Century Modern flatware...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Victorian Period Sterling Silver Muffineer/Sugar Caster
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Period, sterling silver muffineer/sugar caster, Birmingham, England,, year-hallmarked for 1899. Measures 7 inches high (at highest ...
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1890s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

19th Century Italian Silver Oval Baroque Tray, Completely Engraved by Hand
Located in VALENZA, IT
Baroque oval silver tray. Made in Milan, Italy in the mid-19th century. Completely hand engraved with scrolls and central flowers. The swirls and flo...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

Picture Frame Sterling Silver Octagonal Yellow Enamel Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Octagonal photo frame in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fire enamels on guillochè. Modern contemporary style. Exterior 17 x 18.5 cm, interior for round photo d...
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1990s Italian Modern Sterling Silver

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Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique English Edwardian Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Picture Frame
By William Aitken
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Art Nouveau sterling silver picture frame. Made by William Aitken in Birmingham in 1905. Rectangular window in shaped scrolled surround mounted to stained wood with hinged ...
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Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Grande Baroque by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 64 pc Dinner New
Located in Big Bend, WI
Styled in the lavish Baroque manner, this highly collectible pattern is our best seller. Introduced in 1941, it captures classic symbols of the Renaissance in the exquisitely carved ...
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20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

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

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Sterling Silver

Vintage "LaPaglia" Table Lighter by Georg Jensen
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage "LaPaglia" table lighter by Georg Jensen, circa 1950s. The lighter is in good vintage condition and measures 2"D x 2.25"H. The lighters spring mechanism works well; it has n...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver, Metal

Fine Art Deco Silver and Guilloche Enamel Hand Mirror
Located in Bath, GB
A superb Art Deco mirror, made from English sterling silver and blessed with a wonderful rich blue guilloche enamel in undamaged condition. The mirror itself is also in excellent co...
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1930s British Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

18th Century Philadelphia Sterling Silver Ladle
Located in High Point, NC
18th century sterling silver large ladle stamped with a bird and what appears to be a WB on the back of the handle. The mark has been attributed to William Bartram...
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18th Century American American Colonial Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

Sterling Silver Rooster Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sterling silver heavy hollow body rooster figure is signed 925 on the base and is in fine condition. Beautifully made and proportioned well. Great patina.
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20th Century American Folk Art Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Rooster Sculpture
Sterling Silver Rooster Sculpture
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
Gorham Buttercup Pattern Sterling Silver Large Pierced Fish Serving Fork
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine large fish serving fork. By Gorham. In the Buttercup pattern. With a four-tine shovel with pierced bowl and thick gauged handle. Fully hallmarked to the reverse. Patente...
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20th Century American 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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