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Sterling Silver For Sale
Victorian Sterling Silver Three-Piece Bachelor Tea Service
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver three-piece bachelor tea set or service, boxed, an addition to our diver...
Category
1860s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Sir Christopher by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 65 Pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Renowned royal architect Sir Christopher Wren was the inspiration for this ornate pattern introduced in 1936. The High English Renaissance styling and the concept of beauty as a whol...
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georgian Silver Salt Spoon thread and shell bowl London 1815 Wm Chawner
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Georgian Silver Salt Spoon thread and shell bowl London 1815 William Chawner. Old English thread design with gilded shell bowl, handle engraved with crest of a crescent. Nice solid h...
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Art Deco Breadbasket
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Very rare sterile silver Art Deco breadbasket by Alvin Silver. Imagine the Chrysler Building with all its features as a breadbasket; the glamour and enchantment of the roaring twent...
Category
1920s American Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Suite of Georg Jensen Sterling and Moonstone Jewelry
By Georg Jensen
Located in Essex, MA
Comprising a necklace, bracelet, pair of earrings and a ring.
Category
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Mid-Century Stromberg Blue Tinted Glass Ice Bucket with Hallmarked Silver Handle
By Stromberg Hytten
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern blue tinted glass ice bucket with silver handle decorated with grapes. Hallmarked and stamped S925. The ice bucket in translucent glass. Attributed to Stromberg, t...
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Blown Glass
Bridal Rose by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Service For 12 Set 122 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Stunning monumental Bridal Rose by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware set - 122 pieces. This set includes:
12 Regular Knives with French stainless blades, 9"
12 Regular Forks, 6 3/4"
12...
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Chinese Export Silver Tea or Coffee Service by ZeeSung
By Zee Sung
Located in Atlanta, GA
A three-piece set of Chinese export sterling silver tea or coffee service circa early 20th century. The service consists of a lidded tea or coffee pot, a creamer and a sugar bowl. Th...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Hanukkah Menorah by Ludwig Yehuda Wolpert, New York Circa 1970
Located in New York, NY
This striking Hanukkah menorah, designed by Ludwig Yehuda Wolpert, epitomizes his signature modernist aesthetic and geometric ingenuity. Crafted in sterling silver, the menorah featu...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century of Pair of French Silver Salt Cellars
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY:
No additional costs will be added to this order.
Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included).
Oval form in silver and silver gil...
Category
1850s French Louis Philippe Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Tray Footed with Acid Etched Cherubs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Tiffany & Co.
This magnificent oval sterling tray was made by Tiffany & Co. featuring a large detailed acid etched wreath with full figural winged cherubs and flowers. The tray also ...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Vegetable Dish, Tureen
Located in VALENZA, IT
Tureen in sterling silver in Baroque style.
The dish measures 31cm in diameter and was left smooth with the brim raised.
On the plate, scrolls and shells typical of the Italian Bar...
Category
1990s Italian Baroque Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen "Louvre" bowl / compote in sterling silver. Art Nouveau style.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen "Louvre" bowl / compote in sterling silver.
Art Nouveau style with nature's organic forms and decorative flora and fauna details. Model number 180B.
Measures: 14 x 11.5...
Category
20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Imperial Russian Silver Gold Enamel Kovsh Nikolai Antipov Moscow 1896
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Imperial Russian silver & cloisonne enamel kovsh, silversmith Nikolai Lakovlev Antipov & assayer Anotoly Apollonovish Artsybashev, Moscow, 1896.
The kovsh of tradition...
Category
1890s Russian Late Victorian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold, Silver, Enamel
Sterling Silver Trumpet Vase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are happy to offer you this sterling silver trumpet vase by Dominick and Haff. It has a fluted rim and a beautiful etched design around...
Category
1910s American Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Bead Round by Carrs Sterling Silver Flatware Set Dinner Service 40 pcs England
By Carrs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb Bead - Round by Carrs - Sheffield England Sterling Silver Flatware set - 40 pieces. The pieces are large, heavy, and well balanced. This set includes:
8 Dinner Knives, 9 3/4"...
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
1830s Russian Silver Torah Pointer/Yad
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Russian silver Torah pointer/yad; an addition to our Judaica silverware collection
This exceptional antique 19th century Russian silver Torah pointer/yad has a knopped tapering cylindrical form.
The bulbous knops are each plain and unembellished.
The plain tapering handpiece is embellished with applied interlacing designs to the upper portion.
The shaft of this silver Torah pointer has a stranded twist design, to an undulating circular collar style knop.
This lower knop terminates with an impressive hand, with its index finger pointed.
The hallmarks struck to the handpiece of this exceptional silver Torah pointer include:
Silver quality/purity mark: 84 (84 zolotniks*)
City Mark: Moscow, Russia
Maker's mark: ФВ (untraced)
Such original Russian examples are becoming increasingly difficult to locate; due to their formation they do not stand the test of time.
* 84 zolotniki is equivalent to 875/1000 or .875 standard silver
NOTE: The Hebrew word yad (יד) translates to "hand" and is used while reading the Torah. The yad ensures that an impure hand does not touch the fragile parchment; issues also arise when ink does not absorb to the velum and there can be damage to the wording.
Condition
This antique yad...
Category
1830s Russian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Cruet Sets (1883)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Victorian English sterling silver cruet sets; part of our silverware collection.
This impressive pair of antique sterling silver cruet sets...
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
A Pair of Silver Shabbat Candlesticks, Germany, Circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite pair of silver Shabbat candlesticks showcases the refined artistry of early 19th-century German silversmiths. Each candlesti...
Category
1820s German Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Wonderful Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Centerpiece Footed Pierced Bowl
Located in Roslyn, NY
Tiffany & Co. sterling silver centerpiece footed pierced bowl, with slightly turned over scrolling foliage and floral rim and four scrolled feet, circa 19...
Category
Early 1900s Belle Époque Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish Sterling Silver Kitchen Pepper
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian Scottish sterling silver kitchen pepper; an addition to our Victorian silverware co...
Category
1860s Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Austrian Floral Flower Basket Star Silver Compact Pill Box
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Beautifully made hinged silver compact featuring a floral design on the top section with a flower basket in the middle of a floral wreath and star. There are more flowers on the outer edge. Inside is a beveled glass mirror with a twist rope border, The sides have a scruff leaf design and the back is an attractive machine turned pattern of concentric circles. There is a Austrian bird...
Category
Early 20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
George III Period Rococo Sterling Silver Wax Jack, Desk Accessory, 1767
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1767 by John Langford II & John Sebille, this elegant, Antique Sterling Silver Wax Jack, is in the Rococo taste, standing on three fee...
Category
1760s English Rococo Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Richard Cooke English Sterling Silver 1807 Georgian Covered Dishes
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Richard Cooke, English sterling silver covered dishes from 1807 (Georgian era) with beautiful crisp repousse floral designs on the lids and bases, adorned with finials. The f...
Category
Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Tiffany & CO Challah Knife
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A sterling silver challah knife by the world renowned Tiffany & Company. The handle has a braided design to complement the challah bread. An ele...
Category
1970s American Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
A North Europe Silver Parcel-Gilt Cup And Cover
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY:
No additional costs will be added to this order.
Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included).
Marks unclear, apparently, 1748
on...
Category
1740s German Georgian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Bachelor Teapot
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George III English sterling silver bachelor teapot; an addition to our Georgian silver teaware collection.
This exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver teapot has an inverted pear shaped form onto a circular spreading foot.
The surface of the bachelor teapot is plain and unembellished.
The upper rim of the body is ornamented with a band of cast and applied gadroon decoration all in a swirl design.
This antique silver teapot is fitted with a hallmarked, domed flush hinged cover surmounted with an impressive and original, cast sterling silver flame style finial; the flush hinge indicates the high quality of the piece.
This exceptional example of antique teaware retains the original C scroll carved painted wood handle featuring a plain scrolling thumbpiece and a cast silver leaf decorated design to the upper socket,
This impressive example of antique silverware has a cast silver swan necked spout embellished with fluted decoration and applied leaf motif to the lip.
The ornamentation to the underside of the spout incorporates a vacant oval cartouche below a shell motif.
The cast circular spreading foot is encircled with further gadroon decoration to the rim.
Note: This maker may have been recorded in the missing 1739-1758 Smallworkers' Register or the 1758-1773 Largeworkers' Register, determining this maker's mark to be classed as 'unidentified' in all documents. The mark has been discovered on other holloware items such as mugs, salts and sauce boats.
Condition
This antique silver teapot for one...
Category
18th Century English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1915 Sterling Silver Spice Tower
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver spice tower; an addition to our silver Judaica collection.
This exceptional antique George V sterling si...
Category
1910s English Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Savoy by Frigast Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 82 Pieces, Danish
By Frigast
Located in Big Bend, WI
12 knives 8 1/2",
12 Forks 7 3/4",
12 salad/fish forks 6 7/8",
12 teaspoons 6 1/8",
12 place soup spoons 7 3/8",
12 demitasse spoons 4 3/8",
one gravy ladle 7",
one serving spoon...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silvered Sea Shell Lister's Conch
Located in New York, NY
Lister's conch fully silvered shell 5". Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in Rome, Italy for over 20 years to make our signature silvered shells. Our workshop has ...
Category
2010s Italian Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Brooch/Pin, stamped Beau Sterling CLOSING SALE
Located in Warrenton, OR
Sterling Silver Brooch/Pin, stamped Beau Sterling CLOSING SALE
*****NOTICE: OUR 1ST DIBS SHOP CLOSES AT THE END OF MAY*****
This Beau Sterling leaf motif brooch is about 3" long and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Brutalist Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Persian Arab Islamic Silver Engraved Calligraphy Quran Case Amulet 1820
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique early 19th century Persian silver engraved Holy Qur'an case amulet, circa 1820.
This type of Qur'an case is known in Persian as a Bazuband, these cases were worn on t...
Category
1820s Persian Islamic Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Russian Blue Cloisonne Enamel Silver Kovsh in Faberge Style
Located in New York, NY
Russian, cloisonne enamel on 0.84 silver kovsh in Faberge style, measuring 4 3/4'' in length by 2 1/8'' in depth by 2 1/2'' in height, weighing 3.3 troy o...
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Swedish Modern by Allan Adler Sterling Silver Flatware Set Hammered 90 pc Dinner
By Allan Adler
Located in Big Bend, WI
Allan W. Adler (May 8, 1916 - December 3, 2002) His clean, unadorned and well-crafted style was strongly influenced by the traditional work of early American silversmiths and the con...
Category
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Georgian Neoclassical Epergne by Thomas Pitts, 1774
Located in New York, NY
George III sterling silver epergne. Made by Thomas Pitts in London in 1774. Reeded and beaded oval frame; at base swags threaded through fixed rings with pendant oval vase medallions, overlapping four split-mounted leafing supports terminating in pierced and scrolled oval feet. Four reeded and scrolling leaf-capped and -wrapped arms, each terminating in oval basket, mounted to frame base alternating with four reeded and scrolling leaf-wrapped arms, each terminating in round basket, mounted to supports. Large oval basket...
Category
1770s English Neoclassical Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Edwardian Sterling Silver and Enamel-Mounted Letter Opener-Mappin & Webb
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian, sterling silver and guilloche enamel-mounted letter opener, Sheffield, England, year-hallmarked for 1921, Mappin and Webb - makers. The guilloche enamel shimmers with a golden hue in the light. Enamel is on one side of the handle. The all sterling silver blade...
Category
1920s English Edwardian Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Small Silver Chamber Candle Stick
Located in Delft, NL
A small silver chamber candle stick with a separate candle extinguisher, which is hung with a hook.
With slide in the stem to raise the candle.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
19th Century Italian Sterling Silver Decorative Box
Located in VALENZA, IT
Completely handmade sterling silver candy box.
The box is round and pot-bellied.
Embossments and chisels of flowers were made all over the body.
The box is divided into three sect...
Category
2010s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Irish Sterling Silver Cup
By Matthew West
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique 18th century Irish sterling silver cup; an addition to our 17th century silverware collection
This e...
Category
18th Century English Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Unusual Large Victorian Sterling Silver-Mounted Crackled Crystal Match Striker
Located in New York, NY
Unusual, large, Victorian, sterling silver-mounted, crackled crystal match striker (looks like cracked ice) having an all sterling silver match cup, Birmingham, England, 1896, Hillia...
Category
1890s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Breadbasket
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Proud to offer this gorgeous sterling silver breadbasket by the Meriden Britannia Company. It has a faceted edge with garlands decorating the entire outer wall. All the detail is c...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Edwardian Sterling Silver-Mounted Threaded Crystal Match Striker
Located in New York, NY
Large, Edwardian, sterling silver match - mounted, threaded crystal match striker, having a full, sterling silver match cup, Birmingham, England, 1917, J. Grinsell & Sons makers. Mea...
Category
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Crystal, 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
Asprey London silver watch fob bracelet
Located in York, GB
An Asprey London small watch fob style bracelet engraved to toggle clasp 'Asprey London
approx length 18cm, approx total weight 1.70 ozt marked 925 indicating sterling silver qualit...
Category
Late 20th Century English Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Antique William III Britannia Standard Silver Quart Tankard
By John Smith
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive antique William III English Britannia standard silver flat topped quart tankard; an addition to our range of collectable 18th century silverware.
This magnificent antique William III Britannia silver tankard has a plain tapering cylindrical form onto a spreading collet style foot.
The surface of this 18th century quart tankard is embellished with an impressive engraved leaf and floral bordered coat of arms depicting party per pale to the first a chevron between three lion's heads erased and to the second a bend raguly.
The upper and lower portions of the body are encircled with bands of tooled decoration, with an applied moulded border to the upper rim.
This antique quart tankard retains the original double stepped flat topped, hallmarked cover surmounted with an impressive volute scrolling thumbpiece.
The cover is further ornamented with a band of tooled decoration to the rim accented with an applied shaped thumbpiece to the anterior edge.
The hinge is decorated with ribbed ornamentation and retains the original pin.
This antique Britannia standard silver tankard is fitted with an S-scroll handle ornamented with a plain rounded terminal.
The spreading collet foot is encircled with a band of applied moulded decoration to the rim.
Imperial quart = 2 pints/1.14 litres.
Britannia silver - The Britannia silver standard of 958 (95.84% of fine silver), denoted by the icon of the seated Britannia holding an oval shield, was introduced by William III in 1697. This was to indicate the slightly higher standard of silver from sterling silver standard of 925 (92.5% of fine silver).
The armourial bearings are those of the Wyndham and Penruddocke family, to commemorate the marriage of Henry Wyndham and Arundel Penruddocke on 11th September 1735.
Further detailed information available on request.
Condition
This antique tankard...
Category
Early 1700s English Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
18th Century Sterling Silver Basket London England 1790 William Plummer
Located in Epfach, DE
18th Century Sterling Silver Basket London 1790 William Plummer
An exquisite, open-worked silver basket with a finely decorated beaded rim. This sterling silver masterpiece was made...
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Large Pan with Wood Handle
Located in VALENZA, IT
Unusual sterling silver ornament with wooden handle in the shape of a frying pan. A tube, also in sterling silver, was welded to the round an...
Category
1990s Italian Other Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Moderne Danish Enamel and Sterling Salt and Pepper Sets by Meka
By Meka Reklamegaver
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Elegant mid 20th century moderne sterling silver and black enamel salt and pepper sets by Danish designer Meka. There are 5 sets each has a pepper shaker, a salt bowl and a matching spoon.
The bottom of one of the peppers is missing. You could replace with cork.
Spoons are 2.35” long by .60” wide
Peppers 2” T x 1” diameter.
Salts 1.90” diameter x 1” tall
Marked Meka Denmark...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage Lindisfarne Style Sterling Silver Napkin Rings (1961/1978)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive set of six vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver Lindisfarne style napkin rings - boxed; part of our dining silverware collection.
These e...
Category
1970s English Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Magnificent Sterling Candlesticks
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are so proud to offer this pair of sterling silver candlesticks by William Durgin of Concord, New Hampshire. Known for their exceptional sterling patterns and designs, these candl...
Category
1920s American Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Small Sterling Silver Cherub Candlesticks
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1950s sterling silver small cherub candlesticks.3 cherubs holding a rose.
925 marked on the foot of one cherub.
Category
1950s Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Tea Ball
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver tea ball in the shape of a tea pot. Hanging on a silver chain (4”) the tea pot (2”)holds the tea leaves in the hot water. Monogrammed “G 85-10” — ...
Category
1880s American Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century Italian Gilt Sterling Silver And Enamel Picture Frame
Located in Norwood, NJ
Antique (gilt) vermeil over sterling silver ornate picture frame with red and blue vitreous enamel, Italy, circa 1890. Has hallmark on front. Oval...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Rococo Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver
1847 Scottish Set of 4 King's Pattern Sterling Teaspoons by John Murray Jr.
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1847 set of 4 King's Pattern sterling silver teaspoons, Scottish. Single sided, made in Glasgow by John Murray Jr. Monogram "JWR". 3.25 troy oz.
5 15/16" x 1 3/16" x 13/16".
Whiteha...
Category
1840s Scottish Rococo Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Sterling Silver Centrepiece Bowl Hallmarked in 1927
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1927 by P. Ashbury & Sons, this handsome, sterling silver centrepiece, stands on four scroll feet, and features ribbon and reed detailing, acanthus scroll ...
Category
1920s English Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Schofield 1905 Art Nouveau Baltimore Rose Shakers Set in .925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of shakers designed by Schofield.
Beautiful pair of salt and pepper shakers, created in Baltimore by The Schofield Company, back in the 1905. This pair is from the iconic pattern named Baltimore Rose and was carefully crafted in the art nouveau style with a repousse of floral motifs in solid .925/.999 sterling silver. Pear shaped and mounted in three sabots and fitted with removable lids on top.
Weight: 155.45 Grams, (99.64 Dwt).
Measures: 51 mm by 115 mm (2.01 x 4.53 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay of the silver the model numbers and signed, "BALTON.ROSE STERLING 1028 SCHOFIELD".
The Schofield Company (1903–1977) (aka Herr-Schofield, aka the Baltimore Silversmiths Manufacturing Company) was a Baltimore area silver company, whose best known pattern was Baltimore Rose. In 1891, at the age of 18, Frank Schofield started an apprenticeship at The Gorham Mfg. Co. in Providence. At Gorham, Schofield learned die-cutting and silversmithing. In some silver biographies, penned by scholarly authors, it has been written that Frank Schofield cut the dies for the original Stieff Rose...
Category
Early 1900s North American Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Rare Sterling Silver Coffee Service by Sigvard Bernadotte for Georg Jensen
By Georg Jensen
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Mid-Century Modernist coffee or tea service in sterling silver designed by Sigvard Bernadotte for Georg Jensen, circa 1950s. The service consists of four pieces, a coffee pot, a cr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique German Classical Parcel Gilt Silver Beaker Cup 18th Century
Located in New York, NY
German Classical silver beaker cup, 18th century. At top leafing scrollwork and scallop shells; at bottom twisted leaf-and dart border. Ornament chased and heightened with engraving....
Category
18th Century German Baroque Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
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.