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Tjorn by Dansk Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 50 Pieces Mid-Century Mod
Tjorn by Dansk Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 50 Pieces Mid-Century Mod

Tjorn by Dansk Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 50 Pieces Mid-Century Mod

By Dansk

Located in Big Bend, WI

The innovative and highly desirable flatware pattern "Tjorn" by Dansk was designed by Danish artist and designer Jens Quistgaard in 1959. It features striking Scandinavian modern des...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Parallel by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 60 pieces Dinner
Parallel by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 60 pieces Dinner

Parallel by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 60 pieces Dinner

By Georg Jensen

Located in Big Bend, WI

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver “Parallel” AKA “Relief” flatware. Designed by Oscar Gunlach-Pedersen, for Georg Jensen's Silversmithy 1931. Gunlach-Pedersen trained as a sculptor and ar...

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20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

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

Materials

Sterling Silver

1790 English George III Sterling Silver Basting Spoon by Jacob Levi
1790 English George III Sterling Silver Basting Spoon by Jacob Levi

1790 English George III Sterling Silver Basting Spoon by Jacob Levi

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

1790 George III sterling silver basting spoon, London, by Jacob Levi. Armorial Crest - motto: Hinc Mihi Salus (Hence Comes My Salvation). Spalding Family crest & motto, Fairbairn...

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1790s English George III Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Art Nouveau Duhme & Co Sterling Silver 925 Pin Tray Dish 44g 5.5"
Antique Art Nouveau Duhme & Co Sterling Silver 925 Pin Tray Dish 44g 5.5"

Antique Art Nouveau Duhme & Co Sterling Silver 925 Pin Tray Dish 44g 5.5"

Located in Dayton, OH

Rare antique Art Nouveau Duhme & Co sterling silver 925/1000 vanity dresser dish / pin jewelry tray featuring a repoussé floral and gadrooned border with scalloped edges.  The center...

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19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Creamer, Sugar and Under-tray
Sterling Silver Creamer, Sugar and Under-tray

Sterling Silver Creamer, Sugar and Under-tray

By Manchester Silver Co. & S. S.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This sterling silver cream and sugar set with matching underplate is a quietly confident piece of table silver—clean-lined, purposeful, and beautifully made, the way good silver has ...

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1940s American Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Vegetable Dish, Tureen
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Vegetable Dish, Tureen

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Vegetable Dish, Tureen

By Argenterie Lala

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...

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1990s Italian Baroque Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Antler Stag Horn Cows Head Fork & Knife Meat Carving Set
Antique Sterling Silver Antler Stag Horn Cows Head Fork & Knife Meat Carving Set

Antique Sterling Silver Antler Stag Horn Cows Head Fork & Knife Meat Carving Set

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique German / Bavarian fork and knife carving set with antler / stag horn handles accompanied by sterling silver collars and bull / steer / bison head pommel caps.  The cutlery pi...

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19th Century German Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Old English Tipt by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 80 pieces
Old English Tipt by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 80 pieces

Old English Tipt by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 80 pieces

By Gorham

Located in Big Bend, WI

The Old English Tipt pattern was introduced by Gorham in the year 1870. It is a plain pattern with a straight tip, creating a simple, timeless, rectangular fiddle shaped design. Gor...

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Late 20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

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

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Hand Mirror
Antique Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Hand Mirror

Antique Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Hand Mirror

By Tiffany & Co.

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...

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20th Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Repoussé Vesta / Match Safe
Antique Sterling Silver Repoussé Vesta / Match Safe

Antique Sterling Silver Repoussé Vesta / Match Safe

Located in San Diego, CA

Elegant sterling silver vesta case featuring flowing repoussé floral and scrolling decoration with a softly asymmetrical Art Nouveau silhouette. The hinged lid opens cleanly and the ...

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Silver Rococo Style Sugar Bowl, Decorative Objects Gold Gilding Inside
Antique Silver Rococo Style Sugar Bowl, Decorative Objects Gold Gilding Inside

Antique Silver Rococo Style Sugar Bowl, Decorative Objects Gold Gilding Inside

Located in Wembley, GB

Antique valuable silver box or Decorative sugar bowl with lid pressed, cast and chased, gold gilding on the inside. Oval, domed body on short, curved feet with hinged, vaulted lid. A...

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Late 19th Century German Rococo Revival Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique George III Sterling Silver Wine Goblet, London, Francis Crump, 1770
Antique George III Sterling Silver Wine Goblet, London, Francis Crump, 1770

Antique George III Sterling Silver Wine Goblet, London, Francis Crump, 1770

By Francis Crump

Located in New York, NY

Fine 18th Century George III period engraved repousse sterling silver goblet by Francis Crump, London, 1770. The use of sterling silver drinking vessels is associated with good health as silver is prized for removing impurities from libations. Lovely historic object...

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18th Century British George III Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chrysanthemum Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 255 pcs Fitted Chest
Chrysanthemum Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 255 pcs Fitted Chest

Chrysanthemum Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 255 pcs Fitted Chest

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

Chrysanthemum (c1880) originally called Indian Chrysanthemum .Tiffany's luxurious Chrysanthemum silver was designed in 1880 by Charles Grosjean. With its flowing curves, swirling ve...

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Late 19th Century Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Bamboo by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 74 pcs Dinner
Bamboo by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 74 pcs Dinner

Bamboo by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 74 pcs Dinner

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

Introduced in 1961, Bamboo was designed by Tiffany's then-Design Director, Van Day Truex. In 1965, Bamboo won the International Design Award for silver. Its simplicity and character ...

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20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

24 piece Cutlery A Set of Silver Plated Dinner Spoon & Fork in Wooden Box
24 piece Cutlery A Set of Silver Plated Dinner Spoon & Fork in Wooden Box

24 piece Cutlery A Set of Silver Plated Dinner Spoon & Fork in Wooden Box

Located in Wembley, GB

A Rare case set of 24 silver plated antique valuable luxury handle sterling silver dining cutlery spoons, forks, knives and coffee spoons ... a set of...

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1910s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

AJ Fuller by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 315 pcs Custom Pattern
AJ Fuller by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 315 pcs Custom Pattern

AJ Fuller by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 315 pcs Custom Pattern

By Tiffany & Co., Arthur Le Roy Barney

Located in Big Bend, WI

A. J. Fuller, figural custom Tiffany & Co. pattern, Designer: Arthur Le Roy Barney There were a total of only 12 custom patterns ever made by Tiffany & Co. Charles Carpenter's Tiffa...

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Early 20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Sterling Silver Salt Cellars with Spoons signed Marcia
Pair of Sterling Silver Salt Cellars with Spoons signed Marcia

Pair of Sterling Silver Salt Cellars with Spoons signed Marcia

Located in New York, NY

This charming pair of sterling silver salt cellars with accompanying spoons exemplifies mid-century Mexican silver artistry. Signed "Marcia," a name associated with handcrafted silve...

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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Los Castillo 1950s Mexican Sterling Silver Chili Pepper Large Dish
Los Castillo 1950s Mexican Sterling Silver Chili Pepper Large Dish

Los Castillo 1950s Mexican Sterling Silver Chili Pepper Large Dish

By Los Castillo

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Mexican sterling silver chili pepper design Dish by Los Castillo of Taxco, circa 1950. The "handwrought" plain Dish with elliptical rim and a 'C' scroll "rosewood" handle. Total Weig...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Albi by Christofle France Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 87 pieces
Albi by Christofle France Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 87 pieces

Albi by Christofle France Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 87 pieces

By Christofle

Located in Big Bend, WI

With a dedication to perfection and quality, Christofle flatware creations unite craftsmanship and modern technique, resulting in flatware to be handed down through generations. Th...

Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 98-Piece Flatware Set in English King Pattern
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 98-Piece Flatware Set in English King Pattern

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 98-Piece Flatware Set in English King Pattern

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Tiffany & Co. sterling silver flatware set in the celebrated English King pattern, adorned with shells and other motifs, consisting of: 8 dinner knives with French blades measur...

Category

20th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Boston Sterling Silver Hand Chased Creamer Pitcher C. 1860
Antique Boston Sterling Silver Hand Chased Creamer Pitcher C. 1860

Antique Boston Sterling Silver Hand Chased Creamer Pitcher C. 1860

Located in Atlanta, GA

Boston, circa 1860. A very rare classical form sterling silver pitcher or creamer - double monograms present to surface.
Approx: 310 grams

Category

Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver JLR Juventino Lopez Reyes Mexico Tea Pot Pitcher
Sterling Silver JLR Juventino Lopez Reyes Mexico Tea Pot Pitcher

Sterling Silver JLR Juventino Lopez Reyes Mexico Tea Pot Pitcher

By Juventino Lopez Reyers

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Here is a lovely smaller-scaled teapot, chocolate pot or pitcher--it could be used for so many things--or it could simply be a beautiful decorative object. The pot is made by Juventi...

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

Materials

Sterling Silver

Strasbourg by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 67 pcs Dinner
Strasbourg by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 67 pcs Dinner

Strasbourg by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 67 pcs Dinner

By Gorham

Located in Big Bend, WI

Flowing scrollwork follows the gently curved handles of this magnificent pattern inspired by the rococo style of design favoring shell-like curves prevailing in 18th Century France. ...

Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Albi by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware Service for 12 Set 98 pieces
Albi by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware Service for 12 Set 98 pieces

Albi by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware Service for 12 Set 98 pieces

By Christofle

Located in Big Bend, WI

With a dedication to perfection and quality, Christofle flatware creations unite craftsmanship and modern technique, resulting in flatware to be handed down through generations. Th...

Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

1911 Tiffany & Co. Diamond-Encrusted Sterling Silver Polo Trophy
1911 Tiffany & Co. Diamond-Encrusted Sterling Silver Polo Trophy

1911 Tiffany & Co. Diamond-Encrusted Sterling Silver Polo Trophy

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This magnificent sterling silver polo trophy was crafted by the estimable Tiffany & Co in 1911. The Adam's style urn body and top is brilliantly crafted in the classical vein, with simple braided trim, two elegant long handles, and a neoclassical finial on the top. At center is the show-stopping and impressively sized silver polo player...

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1910s English Adam Style Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver

Antique Silver Cup, Large ICE BUCKET European Decorative Bowl Cup Deer Head
Antique Silver Cup, Large ICE BUCKET European Decorative Bowl Cup Deer Head

Antique Silver Cup, Large ICE BUCKET European Decorative Bowl Cup Deer Head

Located in Wembley, GB

Antique silver cup or large decorative ice bucket, fruit cup, pressed, cast and chased. Circular, curved feet with hinges. unstamped, tested with the scratch test, height approx. 60 ...

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1930s British Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Sterling and Enamel Floral Dresser Set, 6 Pieces by Saart Brothers
Art Deco Sterling and Enamel Floral Dresser Set, 6 Pieces by Saart Brothers

Art Deco Sterling and Enamel Floral Dresser Set, 6 Pieces by Saart Brothers

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Art Deco Saart Brothers, sterling silver and white guilloche enamel with a floral vanity, dresser brush set. Marked with Saart Brothers hallmark and ster...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Baby Comb with Pink Silk Tassel, Italy
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Baby Comb with Pink Silk Tassel, Italy

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Baby Comb with Pink Silk Tassel, Italy

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in York, GB

T Tiffany silver baby comb with pink silk tassel A boxed Tiffany & Co sterling baby girl comb with pink silk tassel attached, stamped "TIFFANY & CO STERLING 925 MADE IN ITALY", le...

Category

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Asprey & Co Sterling Silver Cased Swan Motif Menu Place Card Holders Set of 12
Asprey & Co Sterling Silver Cased Swan Motif Menu Place Card Holders Set of 12

Asprey & Co Sterling Silver Cased Swan Motif Menu Place Card Holders Set of 12

By Asprey International Limited

Located in Cincinnati, OH

This elegant set of 12 sterling silver menu place card holders was made by Asprey of London. The pieces have circular bases surmounted with arched menu place card supports and featur...

Category

1980s English Other Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

R. Wallace & Sons Crystal & Sterling Silver Sugar Shaker
R. Wallace & Sons Crystal & Sterling Silver Sugar Shaker

R. Wallace & Sons Crystal & Sterling Silver Sugar Shaker

By R. Wallace & Sons Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A Sterling Silver and cut Crystal Sugar Shaker, by R. Wallace & Sons of Wallingford, Connecticut, circa 1902. Wallace & Sons began sterling production in 1871. The crystal body is ...

Category

Early 20th Century American International Style Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

English Sterling Silver Walking Stick with Classical Fluted Finial
English Sterling Silver Walking Stick with Classical Fluted Finial

English Sterling Silver Walking Stick with Classical Fluted Finial

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Early 20th Century Sterling Silver English Walking Stick with Classic Fluted Finial An elegant English walking stick crafted from sterling silver features a finely crafted decorative...

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20th Century English Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Edwardian "Regent" 16 piece Fork/Knife Silver Plate Silverware Set by Gorham
Edwardian "Regent" 16 piece Fork/Knife Silver Plate Silverware Set by Gorham

Edwardian "Regent" 16 piece Fork/Knife Silver Plate Silverware Set by Gorham

Located in Van Nuys, CA

The Regent pattern is known for its elegant and classic design, often featuring intricate detailing that reflects the refinement and sophistication characteristic of Gorham’s craftsm...

Category

Early 1900s American Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Eighteenth Century Reed & Barton 18th Sterling Silver Flatware Set 45 Pcs Dinner
Eighteenth Century Reed & Barton 18th Sterling Silver Flatware Set 45 Pcs Dinner

Eighteenth Century Reed & Barton 18th Sterling Silver Flatware Set 45 Pcs Dinner

By Reed & Barton

Located in Big Bend, WI

Emphasizing a graceful design whose classic lines carry the timeless beauty of another age to tabletops today, the 18th Century Pattern from Reed & Barton is reflective of a time ric...

Category

Late 20th Century North American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Highball or Iced Tea Heart Leaf Bowl Stirring Straws, Set of 4
Sterling Silver Highball or Iced Tea Heart Leaf Bowl Stirring Straws, Set of 4

Sterling Silver Highball or Iced Tea Heart Leaf Bowl Stirring Straws, Set of 4

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A set of four Estate Sterling Silver highball or iced tea hollow sipping and stirring straws with heart or leaf shaped bowls. Circa 1920 -1925. Silver balls are soldered in place t...

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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Picture Frame
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Picture Frame

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Picture Frame

By Arval Argenti Valenza

Located in VALENZA, IT

Sterling silver photo frame. The frame was made in Italy by the Argenteria Raddi of Florence. The design is typically Libeerty with the characteristic flowers, festoons and ribbons...

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1990s Italian Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

English King Gold by Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 48 pcs
English King Gold by Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 48 pcs

English King Gold by Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 48 pcs

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

ENGLISH KING (c. 1885) Patterns similar to our English King were first used in France and England late in the eighteenth century and have remained among the most popular styles for>...

Category

Early 20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare English Victorian Silver Cigar Compendium on Wheels, 1884
Rare English Victorian Silver Cigar Compendium on Wheels, 1884

Rare English Victorian Silver Cigar Compendium on Wheels, 1884

By Walter Thornhill & Co 1

Located in Bath, GB

An example we have never seen in ever before making it a particularly rare, fun and special piece. Made from solid English sterling silver, it is fixed with four castors on the un...

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1880s British Late Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Acorn by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set 12 Service 89 Pieces
Acorn by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set 12 Service 89 Pieces

Acorn by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set 12 Service 89 Pieces

By Georg Jensen

Located in Big Bend, WI

Gorgeous sterling silver stuns in this rich pattern that features a natural theme reminiscent of old world grace. A classic design yet with an understated touch, this pattern focuses...

Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

8 Antique Danish Georg Jensen Acanthus Dronning Sterling Silver Dinner Knives 9"
8 Antique Danish Georg Jensen Acanthus Dronning Sterling Silver Dinner Knives 9"

8 Antique Danish Georg Jensen Acanthus Dronning Sterling Silver Dinner Knives 9"

By Georg Jensen

Located in Dayton, OH

Eight antique Georg Jensen Denmark Sterling Silver 925 steel blade dinner knives in the Acanthus (Dronning) pattern. The Acanthus pattern was designed by Johan Rohde and introduced ...

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Table Bell
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Table Bell

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Table Bell

By Arval Argenti Valenza

Located in VALENZA, IT

Elegant table bell in solid 925 sterling silver. The bell is smooth and features some circular lines that make the object balanced and increase the sound of the bell. The wooden h...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Other Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mexican Sterling Silver Set Of Twelve Small Dessert Plates And Twelve Chargers
Mexican Sterling Silver Set Of Twelve Small Dessert Plates And Twelve Chargers

Mexican Sterling Silver Set Of Twelve Small Dessert Plates And Twelve Chargers

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a Sterling Silver Set of a total of 24 items. Twelve dessert Plates and Twelve Chargers. It depicts 24 plates with scalloped border and shaped as a fl...

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20th Century Mexican Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Chess Board, Chess Game Red Jasper, Marble
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Chess Board, Chess Game Red Jasper, Marble

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Chess Board, Chess Game Red Jasper, Marble

By Arval Argenti Valenza

Located in VALENZA, IT

Sterling silver bi-color chessboard and chess game in "Florence" style. The chessboard is in molten silver with red jasper and white color marble The work was engraved with the anc...

Category

1970s Italian Renaissance Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Marble, Sterling Silver

Etruscan by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 8 Service 32 Pieces
Etruscan by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 8 Service 32 Pieces

Etruscan by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 8 Service 32 Pieces

By Gorham

Located in Big Bend, WI

Vintage Gorham sterling silver flatware set in the Etruscan pattern featuring an Art Deco style Greek Key design Although this pattern was released in 1913, one can see that it was a...

Category

Early 20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Mesh Weave beaded bag, ca 1900
Sterling Silver Mesh Weave beaded bag, ca 1900

Sterling Silver Mesh Weave beaded bag, ca 1900

Located in Delft, NL

Sterling Silver Mesh Weave beaded bag Sterling Silver mesh weave handbag with fringe and turquoise colored translucent stones, 13 pieces. The ope...

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Early 20th Century Dutch 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.