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Sterling Silver For Sale
Period: 1910s
Period: 1840s
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Castle-Top Card Case by Nathaniel Mills
Located in Uckfield, Sussex
Nathaniel Mills castle-top card case, depicting St Paul’s Cathedral London, in high relief. The card case is shaped in a rectangular form with the view surrounded by scroll, flowerhead and foliate decoration on a matted ground. The reverse is decorated in a similar fashion to the front, around a shaped cartouche engraved with "N.M'. St Paul's is not a view which is seen often on card cases, especially in high relief. Nathaniel Mills was the finest maker of this type of card case.
Weight: 72.4g
Nathaniel Mills:
The founder of brand name, Nathaniel Mills, the elder registered the maker's mark at the Birmingham Assay Office in 1803 while being a partner in "Mills and Langston, Jewellers Northwood".
In 1825, he registered his own mark "N.M" within the rectangle and started to produce silverware. He became especially recognizable for his objects of vertu, such as well-constructed silver and gold boxes...
Category
1840s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Antique Silver Gadroon Edge Sauce Boat Dated 1916 Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co
Located in London, GB
Antique silver Gadroon edge Sauce boat,dated 1916,Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co
Large silver sauce boat in the style of Geo 111.
This firm made hand made silver, and became Garrard...
Category
1910s English George III Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Century, 1913 Sterling Silver Hip Flask
By Marples & Beasley
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver hip flask, an addition to our wine and drinks related silverware collection.
This exceptional antique George V sterling silver hip flask has a plain rectangular rounded form.
This impressive flask has a subtly curved form proffering a comfortable fit in the majority of pockets.
The surface of the flask is plain and unembellished.
This impressive antique flask is fitted with a plain domed hallmarked hinged cover with bayonet fitting.
This George V flask retains the original full hallmarked detachable push fit drinking cup which features the original gilt interior, this drinking vessel is a large example for its type.
This flask has been tested and is water tight and ready for use.
To ensure the flask remains water tight, the cork should be moist and therefore fully expanded to provide an effective seal.
There are two recommended methods to ensure the cork does not dry out and shrink:
Method one: Keep fluid in the flask at all times, and keep the flask on its side to ensure the cork remains wet.
Method two: Fill the flask to the brim with fluid and close. Leave it like this overnight, or 24 hours if possible, before use.
Condition
This antique hip flask...
Category
1910s English Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique English Edwardian Neoclassical Sterling Silver Vase
Located in New York, NY
George V sterling silver vase. Made by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd in London in 1911. Tapering and girdled tube on stepped foot. Flared and castellated rim with applied molding...
Category
1910s English Neoclassical Revival Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Asprey, London, Red Silver Mounted Match Strike, 1913
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning match striker made from clear glass and decorated with spun red ribs and cut. The mounted match holder is made from solid English sterling silver fully hallmarked for Birm...
Category
1910s English Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Asprey English Edwardian Georgian Sterling Silver Sugar Caster
Located in New York, NY
George V sterling silver sugar caster. Made by Asprey & Co. in London in 1911. Baluster with applied shell-mounted garland. Foot domed with chased leaf and flower border. Cover threa...
Category
1910s English Georgian Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Walker & Hall Art Deco Tall Silver Trumpet Shape Vase Sheffield, 1918
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A tall large sized Art Deco silver trumpet shaped vase with a pinched top by Walker & Hall, Sheffield and with date marks for 1918. This elegantly shaped vase stands on a rounded foo...
Category
1910s English Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Very Large Market-Fresh English Sterling Silver Covered Urn
Located in New York, NY
George V sterling silver covered urn. Made by Mappin & Webb in Sheffield in 1917. Oval bowl mounted to lobed knop on domed foot. Cover double-domed with acorn finial. Leaf-wrapped an...
Category
1910s English Neoclassical Revival Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
1913 Sterling Larchmont Yacht Club Trophy
Located in Norwell, MA
925 sterling silver trophy awarded to "Rascal, Season 1913". Sterling dish adorned with applied silver logo showing the clubhouse. Engraving reads "Larchmont Yacht Club...
Category
1910s American Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Elkington & Co., 3 Piece Antique Sterling Silver Tea Set, Birmingham 1918/1919
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1918 and 19 by Elkington & Co., this very handsome, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Set, comprises a teapot, su...
Category
1910s English Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
George v Sterling Silver Cake Basket, Sheffield, 1914
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1914 by Hawksworth Eyres & Co, this handsome, Antique Sterling Silver Basket, is plain in style, featuring a swing handle and reed borders throughout.
...
Category
1910s English Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Neoclassical Revival Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Centrepiece Epergne, 1910
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1910 by Elkington & Co., this attractive, Antique Sterling Silver Épergne, is a fine reproduction of a George II period Neoclassical design example, featuring 4 removable round side dishes, and a larger oval basket...
Category
1910s English Neoclassical Revival Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Hallberg Swedish Silver 1919 Art Nouveau Hand Hammered Compote Bowl
By CG Hallberg
Located in New York, NY
C. G. Hallberg, Swedish silver compote bowl from 1919, beautifully hand hammered and in Art Nouveau style with curvilinear, natural motifs in relief adorning the stem of the compote....
Category
1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Stylish Sterling Silver Mounted Glass Table Box with Hinged Lid, Made in 1911
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1911 by John Grinsell & Sons this handsome Antique, sterling silver and glass box is very stylish in design.
The box is very usable, and would be equall...
Category
1910s English Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Wick Trimmers
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Victorian English sterling silver wick trimmers; an addition to our silver flatware collection.
This exceptional pair of antique Victorian sterling silver wick trimmers has a hinged scissor action.
The domed anterior surface of these impressive candle wick trimmer...
Category
1840s British Victorian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Sterling Water Pitcher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed in the federalist style, it also has a beautiful etching pattern around the centre. Leaves, flowers and garlands along the scalloped body. It...
Category
1910s American Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair Of Large Glass Carafes With Silver Mounts, Gebrüder Deyhle, Germany c. 1910
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of voluminous, bulbous, cut clear glass carafes on a round base, plain, smooth silver mountings with hinged lids with thumb rests and J-shaped handles with beveled accents on the outside.
Dimensions:
height: 31.0 cm / 12.20 in
width: 23.0 cm / 9.05 in
depth: 18.5 cm / 7.28 in
total weight: 6.100 Gramm / 214.72 fl. oz
Hallmarks:
Crescent + Crown - German official hallmark from 1888
830 S - fineness
Rising panther - Master's sign GEBRÜDER DEYHLE...
Category
1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Arts & Crafts Period Antique Sterling Silver Condiment Set, Walker & Hall 1913
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1913 by Walker & Hall, this stylish, 5 piece, Antique, Sterling Silver Condiment Set, is presented in its original box, and is in the Arts & Crafts taste. ...
Category
1910s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique English Edwardian Neoclassical Sterling Silver Vase
Located in New York, NY
George V sterling silver vase. Made by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd in Sheffield in 1912. Tapering and girdled tube on stepped foot. Flared and castellated rim with applied mold...
Category
1910s English Neoclassical Revival Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Vienna Silver Biedermeier Sugar Box Anton Weichesmueller, Made 1844
Located in Vienna, AT
Rectangular basic shape, smooth design of the concave inwardly curved walls, slightly cambered hinged lid with cord strap. Lock present, no key.
Finest handwork of simple elegance b...
Category
1840s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Rare Asprey London Sterling Silver 1917 Jewelry Box Charles & Richard Comyns
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Asprey London 1917 solid sterling silver Jewellery box with a faux tortoiseshell top made by the amazing Charles and Richard...
Category
1910s English Art Nouveau Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Nathaniel Mills Silver Double-Sided "Castle-Top" Card Case
Located in Uckfield, Sussex
Victorian silver double-sided "Castle-Top" card case Windsor Castle and Abbotsford House.
This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver card case has a rectangular form, both sides are chased with scrolls, leaves and flower heads above and below high relief panels depicting Windsor Castle and Abbotsford House. Hinged lid and moulded sides.
* Abbotsford is the extraordinary home of the 19th century novelist and ‘Great Scott’ who popularised tartan, saved the Scottish banknote and rediscovered his country’s Crown Jewels.
* Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world,
Founded by William the Conqueror in the 11th century, it has since been the home of 39 monarchs. Today The Queen spends most of her private weekends at the Castle.
Maker: Nathaniel Mills...
Category
1840s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Sterling Silver Edwardian Breadbasket with Geometric Design, Atkin Bros. 1910
Located in London, GB
A beautiful geometric grid of diamonds and triangles are cut out symmetrically from the sides of this solid sterling silver Edwardian breadbasket. Above this, a line of small trefoil...
Category
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Edwardian, Sterling Silver Footed Picture Frame with Wood Back
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian, sterling silver, footed picture frame with wood back, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1910, Boots Pure Drug Company - maker...
Category
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Siver 4-Piece Tea and Coffee Service
Located in London, GB
A fine quality antique Victorian silver four piece tea and coffee set in exceptional, original condition. The set comprises a coffee pot, tea pot, milk jug and sugar basin, the latte...
Category
1840s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique English Edwardian Neoclassical Sterling Silver Vase
Located in New York, NY
George V sterling silver vase. Made by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd in Sheffield in 1913. Tapering and girdled tube on stepped foot. Flared and castellated rim with applied mold...
Category
1910s English Neoclassical Revival Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Elkington & Co Antique 1912 Sterling Silver Owl Mustard Pot
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique George V English sterling silver owl mustard pot; an addition to our collectable silverware collection.
This exceptional antique George V sterling silver mustard pot has been realistically modelled in the form of an owl/owlet.
This impressive antique silver owl mustard pot...
Category
1910s British Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Vesta Case with Enamel Portrait of Dog, W J Myatt & Co
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique sterling silver vesta case with enamel portrait of dog
Made in Birmingham 1913
Maker: W J Myatt & Co
Dimensions -
Size: 3.6 x 3...
Category
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Combination Vesta and Tobacco Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver combination vesta and tobacco box; an addition to our smoking related silverware collection
This exceptional antique George V sterling silver tobacco box has a plain circular rounded form.
The upper portion of this antique silver...
Category
1910s English Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Gimbal Table Lighter (1910)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine, and impressive, antique George V English sterling silver gimbal table lighter; an addition to our smoking related silverware collection
This exceptional antique George V sterling silver table lighter has a globular form to a rounded composite handle.
The surface of the piece is plain and embellished with the contemporary bright cut engraved initial 'H' beneath a Baron's coronet.
The center of this antique silver table lighter...
Category
1910s English Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Agate, Sterling Silver
Set of 4 English Sterling Silver Fox & Hound Place Card Holders
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 George V sterling silver place card holders. Made by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths in London in 1911. Each: Round gilt ring inset with cast animal head. Two holders have fox hea...
Category
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Unusual Edwardian Sterling Silver Wood-Backed Picture Frame
By Williams Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Unusual, Edwardian, sterling silver, wood-backed picture frame, Birmingham, England, year - hallmarked for 1910, Williams, Ltd. - makers. Decorated with lovely, etched work - garlands and bows surround the upper portion of the frame. Frame measures 6 1/2 inches high (at highest point) x 5 1/2 inches wide (at widest point) x 4 1/2 inches deep (when easel is in open position). Frame will hold a photo that is 4 inches round; window will show a 3 1/2 inch round photo...
Category
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Dutch Silver Bachelor Teapot, circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Dutch silver bachelor teapot; an addition to our silver teaware collection.
This exceptional, fine and impressive antique Dutch sterling silver bachelor teapot has a circular rounded form onto a circular collet foot.
The surface of this antique bachelor teapot...
Category
1910s Dutch Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Wager Cup or Marriage Cup, Berthold Muller 1912 Import Marked
Located in London, London
Carrying import marks for London in 1912 by Berthold Muller, this handsome, Antique Sterling Silver Wager Cup, is modelled as a Gentleman siting on a beer barrel...
Category
1910s English Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Castle Top Card Case, Scott Memorial, Sterling Silver, Nathaniel Mills 1844
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1844 by Nathaniel Mills, this fine quality, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Castle Top Card Case, features a high relief chased scene of The Scott...
Category
1840s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
J Parkes & Co Antique Sterling Silver Table Bell (1917)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique George V English cast sterling silver table bell; an addition to our range of ornamental silverware
This exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V cast sterling silver table bell has an octagonal bell shaped form in the desirable classic English George I style.
The body of this large English silver table bell is encircled with an applied girdle.
This silver ornament is fitted with a panelled, knopped baluster shaped sterling silver handle, surmounted with a spherical finial.
This impressive antique table bell...
Category
1910s British Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Set of Place Card Holders, Scottish Interest, Bagpipes
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Edinburgh, 1912-1918 by Hamilton & Inches, this charming, sterling silver set of six place card holders, feature Scottish figures. Each figure measures 2 inches (5cm) t...
Category
1910s Scottish Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Cream & Sugar, 1916
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sterling silver cream and sugar set in the “Rose” pattern by The Stieff Company of Baltimore is hallmarked 1916. One hundred a...
Category
1910s American Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Paul Storr Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Salts, Circa 1840
By Paul Storr
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Victorian English sterling silver salts made by Paul Storr; an addition to our silver cruet and condiment collection.
These excep...
Category
1840s British Victorian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Silver Gilt Easter Egg, Moscow, '1853-1916'
Located in Belmont, MA
A silver-gilt Cloisonné enamel Easter Egg.
Moscow 1908-26, makers mark of Pavel Ovchinnikov (Moscow 1853-1916).
Ovoid in two halves. The upper part can be opened. The interior cont...
Category
1910s Russian Art Nouveau Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Sterling Silver Caster, 1916
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are happy to offer you this sterling silver (sugar) caster by the Whiting Silver Company, hallmarked 1916. Designed in the Federalist style it is una...
Category
1910s American Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Candlesticks
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of sterling silver candlesticks by Gorham Silver Company in the “Plymouth” pattern. A tapered body, an oval vase and a ribbed bobeche. Young, moder...
Category
1910s American Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Candlesticks
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are offering a pair of sterling silver candlesticks by William Durgin of Concord, NH. Works renowned for their upscale designs and patterns, the company was later acquired by the ...
Category
1910s American Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Heavy & Large Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Basket, R. Hennell iii, 1842
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1842 by Robert Hennell III, this very attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Basket, features an ornate body with pierced decoration and cast and applied detailing, 4 cast feet, and an ornate cast swing...
Category
1840s English Baroque Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Gorham Edwardian Regency Sterling Silver Platter Tray
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Regency sterling silver platter tray. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1915. Oval well with paneled curvilinear shoulder and reeded r...
Category
1910s American Edwardian Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Naturalistic Victorian Sterling Silver Ink Stand, Charles & George Fox, 1846
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1846 by Charles & George Fox, this charming, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver ink stand, features an ornate scroll ...
Category
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian English Sterling Silver Meat Skewers / Letter Openers
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, large pair of antique Victorian English sterling silver letter openers/meat skewers; an addition to our Victorian silv...
Category
1840s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Pair of English Sterling Hand Chase Lion Salt and Pepper Shakers
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of turn of the century, English solid sterling hand chase salt and pepper shakers with lion foot. Weighs 5.5 ounces. Initials inscribed on shakers.
Category
1910s Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique English Sterling Silver Bottle Holder/Coaster
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver bottle holder or coaster, an addition to our ornamental silverware collection.
This exceptional antique George V sterling silver bottle holder or coaster has a plain cylindrical form to a domed spreading circular base.
The undulating rim is encompassed with an applied moulded border.
This impressive example of antique silverware is fitted with two shaped upturned handles with lobed shaped sockets.
This impressive coaster retains the original turned pear wood base.
The holder is fitted with green baize to the underside.
Condition
This antique bottle holder...
Category
1910s Great Britain (UK) Other Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Pair Large Engine Turned English Silver Photograph / Picture Frames, 1915
Located in Bath, GB
So lovely to find a pair of large sterling silver picture frames with smart linear engine turned decoration each with a small circular vacant cartouche to the top.
The backs are m...
Category
1910s British Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gorham Sterling Silver Pair of 1917 Repousse Art Nouveau Centerpiece Bowls
By Gorham
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Gorham sterling silver centerpieces fruit bowls in a beautiful decorative floral fruit and repousse pattern in Art Nouveau style from 1917 pattern number A2223M. Measuring ea...
Category
1910s American Art Nouveau Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
Antique English Edwardian Georgian Sterling Silver Sugar Caster
Located in New York, NY
George V sterling silver sugar caster. Made by Harrison Bros & Howson in London in 1911. Baluster with applied shell-mounted garland on domed foot with chased imbricated leaf-and-flo...
Category
1910s English Georgian Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Antique Russian Classical Silver Bowl by Adolf Sper
Located in New York, NY
Large Russian Classical 875 silver bowl, ca 1843. Oval well with engraved armorial and curved and fluted sides with applied scroll and shell armorials (vacant). Rim has applied leave...
Category
1840s Russian Neoclassical Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Sugar Basket & Spoon in Box, London 1914
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1914 by skinner & co. (the spoon by George Guirren Rhoden, sheffield 1910), this charming, antique sterling silver sugar basket...
Category
1910s English Neoclassical Revival Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Lambert & Co. Herbert Charles Lambert Antique Sterling Silver Porringer
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver porringer made by Lambert & Co.
This exceptional antique George V sterling silver porringer has a plain inverted bell shaped form onto a collect base, all in the Classic 17th century style.
The surface of this porringer is embellished with impressive engraved stylized foliate decoration accented with stork style birds.
The porringer is fitted with two impressive cast sterling silver S-scroll handles ornamented with plain scrolling details.
The underside of this antique porringer...
Category
1910s British Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Box by Yapp & Woodward, 1845
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1845 by Yapp & Woodward, this attractive, Victorian, antique sterling silver snuff box, features cast flo...
Category
1840s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Scottish Victorian Sterling Silver Salver, Marshall & Sons
Located in Glasgow, GB
An early Victorian Scottish sterling silver salver. The salver is of circular form, with scroll and foliate cast rim, chased and engraved with scrolls, the centre engraved with folia...
Category
1840s British Early Victorian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Liberty & Co Ltd 1917 Antique Sterling Silver Photograph Frame
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver photograph frame made by Liberty & Co Ltd; an addition to our collection of ornamental silverware.
Thi...
Category
1910s English Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, 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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