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Sterling Silver For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Art Deco
Table Box Sailing Boats miniature handpainted enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Table Box Sailing Boats miniature is in 925/1000 sterling.
Table Box Sailing Boats miniature has handpainted fired enamels miniature.
Table Box Sailing Boats miniature is squared.
Ta...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold, Enamel, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
Georg Jensen Ltd. 925 Silver Late Art Deco Pyramid Pattern Salad Servers
Located in Braintree, GB
Georg Jensen Ltd. 925 silver late Art Deco Pyramid pattern salad servers
Made in Denmark
Imported to England, London, 1938
Fully hallmarked.
A...
Category
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Silver sugar tongs by Georg Jensen in Denmark
By Georg Jensen
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Mid 20th century solid silver sugar or candy tongs made by Georg Jensen in Denmark. Acanthus leaf motif, "sterling Denmark" hallmark and maker's hallmark, spring in perfect condition...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Sugar Shaker, English, Glass, Sterling Silver, Caster, Hallmarked 1929
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage sugar shaker. An English, cut glass and sterling silver caster by James Deakin & Son, dating to the early 20th century, hallmarked in 1929.
Add a dash of glamour t...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair Silver Pedestal Salts
Located in New York, NY
Pair silver pedestal salts. Pair handsome Edwardian era Sterling silver trencher form salts with oblong octagonal base and traces of vermeil to basins; with silver marks for Howard &...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pretty Italian Midcentury Modern Sterling Silver Watering Can
Located in New York, NY
Pretty Midcentury Modern watering can. Upward tapering bowl with chased bands and applied flowers. Gadrooned shoulder and straight and g...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Circa 1960 Set of 6 Craftsman Pattern Sterling Silver Teaspoons by Towle
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 6 Craftsman pattern sterling silver teaspoons by Towle, c.1960. Art Deco-Art Modern 1932 pattern. Monogram "B". 5.05 troy oz.
5 7/8" long, 3/16" w. bowl.
Whitehall Antiques i...
Category
1960s American Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Perfume holder Art Deco style enamel black and white Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
This exclusive handbag perfume holder is in 925/1000 sterling silver.
it has a fine geometric manual engraving with rhombuses and white and black in Art Deco for the fire enameled su...
Category
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Pair of Candle Holder Sterling Silver Rococo Style Candlesticks, 1937s
Located in Hampshire, GB
Antique silver pair of Art Deco-style silver candlesticks, pressed, cast, and chased. Circular, curved feet with hinged. Tested with the scratch test, height approx. 16 cm, diameter ...
Category
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver
Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Coffee Set on Tray Gerald Benney for Asprey
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1971, 1976 & 1977 by Asprey & Co. Ltd., this striking, Mid-Century Modern, sterling silver coffee set & tray, features a bark effect finish and is most likely...
Category
1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Hammered Bowl #778 in Mid-Century Modern Style
By Georg Jensen, Gundolf Albertus
Located in New York, NY
Georg Jensen sterling silver hand-hammered bowl, designed by Gundorph Albertus, in pattern number 778 and in Mid-Century Modern style, showcasing elegant floral and natural motifs at...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
American Sterling Silver Footed Candy Dishes; a pair
Located in Malibu, CA
American sterling silver compotes/ candy dishes, very clean & shiny.
Footed with pierced edge, the border finished with a heavy beaded rim & border. feel. The weighted base is simple...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Pyramid dessert spoon. 1915-1932 hallmark.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen Pyramid dessert spoon.
1915-1932 hallmark.
In excellent condition with normal signs of use.
Length 16.5 cm.
Category
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 6 Chantilly Pattern Sterling Silver Demitasse Spoons by Gorham, c.1920s
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 6 Chantilly pattern sterling silver demitasse spoons by Gorham, c.1920s. Rare found. Antique set with monogram. 1.95 troy oz.
4 1/8" long.
Whitehall Antiques is a family busin...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Jean E Puiforcat Cutlery Flatware Set Art Deco Papyrus Sterling Silver 80 Pieces
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Cutlery Flatware set Art Deco "Papyrus" made in 950/1000th solid sterling silver by Jean E. Puiforcat.
All sterling silver pieces are signed and hallmarked for Puiforcat.
Typically Art Deco monogram by Jean Puiforcat "LS" on each piece.
Are added 20 Art Deco knives...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
1930 Jean Puiforcat Modernist Tea Coffee Egoiste Set Sterling Silver Rosewood
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Art Deco Modernist tea and coffee egoiste set in sterling pure silver and rosewood by Jean E. Puiforcat created in the 1930s.
Service including:
- a coffee pot : 9 cm x 9 cm
- a tea...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
1930 Jean E. Puiforcat Modernist Tea Coffee Set Sterling Silver Vermeil Rosewood
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Art Deco Modernist tea and coffee set in sterling pure silver, vermeil and rosewood by Jean E. Puiforcat created in the 1930s.
Service including:
- a...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Sterling Silver Dish, Mappin & Webb, 1936
Located in Glasgow, GB
A Mappin & Webb sterling silver dish, designed in the Art Deco manner. This elegant dish features dual handles adorned with geometric patterns, a delicately reeded edge, and an intri...
Category
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Art Deco Salt Cellar and Spoon
By Georg Jensen
Located in San Mateo, CA
Sterling silver salt cellar and spoon model 110 by Georg Jensen. This is hand hammered. The handle folds around to the bottom and ends with two ball feet. The end of the spoon has a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Sterling & Enamel Black & White Boston Terrier Pin, by Thomae Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Art Deco Sterling & Enamel Black & White Boston Terrier Pin, by Thomae Co.
Circa 1930s, Stamped 'Thomae Co Attleboro MA Sterling'
A stunning work of the...
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Child Christening Mug in Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. sterling silver child Christening mug in Mid-Century Modern style, with an elegant geometric design. It measures 2 3/4'' in height by 2 3/4'' in diameter at the top, and bears hallmarks as shown.
The legendary Tiffany brand was founded in 1837 by Charles Lewis Tiffany and John B. Young in Connecticut as a "stationery and fancy goods emporium," with the help of Charles Tiffany's father who financed the store for only $1,000 with profits from a cotton mill. Tiffany & Co. soon became a highly regarded brand for jewelry, gemstones, and silver. In 1845, Tiffany was a pioneer when it launched the Blue Book, which at the time was the first mail-order catalog...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Kingston Pattern Water Pitcher by Wallace, c.1950s
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Sterling silver Kingston pattern water pitcher by Wallace, c.1950s. Holds 4 pints. Handsome design, never monogramed. 20.15 troy oz.
8" over handle, 8" h., 6.25" dia.
Whitehall Anti...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Jean Despres Silver o.925 Art Deco Brooch
By Jean Despres
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Jean Despres was a French jewelry maker and designer best known for his intricate Art Deco jewelry made from semi-precious stones, machine parts, andenamel. Despres' aesthetics were ...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Ballpoint Pen Modern Contemporary Style Blue Enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Ballpoint Pen cylindrical for large Desk.
Ballpoint Pen in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated 24carats.
Ballpoint Pen with translucent fired enamels on guilloché Modern Contemporar...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique sterling silver lamp form table lighter
Located in NEWARK, GB
A stylish Antique Art Deco era sterling silver lamp form table lighter.
An unusual genie style lamp curved at both ends with an elongated boat shape.
It has a smooth polished finis...
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Fairfax by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service Place Size 60 Pcs New
By Gorham
Located in Big Bend, WI
Embodying the spirit of casual luxury, Fairfax has a sterling design that never goes out of style. As timely today as when it was first introduced in 1910, this design is influenced ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
DeMatteo Midcentury Modern Sterling Silver Compote
By William G. DeMatteo
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Modern sterling silver compote. Made by William G. DeMatteo in Bergenfield, New Jersey. Round and wide bowl on twisted shaft mounted to domed and beaded foot. Mounted to b...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Hermes, Paris - Equestrian Sterling Silver Smoking Compendium c.1960
Located in Bath, GB
A true gem of a smoking set; of course could be used for many other uses, it makes a wonderful table display.
Made from solid French silver having...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
David Andersen Silver Gilt & Guilloche Enamel Napkin Ring c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning and rarely found Norwegian napkin ring made by the famous silversmith, David Andersen.
The ring is made from sterling silver, stamped 925 (925/1000) and lavishly washed in gold; together with the maker's mark for David Andersen. This mark was used between 1888 to 1925, this piece would certainly date to c.1920.
The guilloche purple...
Category
1920s Norwegian Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique RW&S Wallace Sterling Silver Art Deco Vainty Dresser Grooming Set & Case
Located in Dayton, OH
Impressive antique eight piece vanity grooming set by Robert Wallace & Sons featuring Art Deco styling with floral motif. Includes mirror, brush, comb, scissors, file, button hook loop, buffing pad, shoe horn and purple velvet lined box case.
"R. WALLACE & SONS MFG CO - Wallingford CT - The founder of the firm was Robert Wallace who began in 1833 his own manufacture of Britannia (a pewter alloy) spoons. In 1834 Wallace started the manufacture of spoons in German silver, supplying his production to Hall, Elton & Co until 1849. That year Wallace entered in partnership with J.B. Pomeroy manufacturing German silver spoons on contract for Fred R. Curtis & Co of Hartford and Britannia spoons for Hall, Elton & Co and Edgar Atwater of Wallingford. In 1855 was formed the R. Wallace & Co in partnership with Samuel Simpson, H.C. Wilcox, W.W. Lyman and Isaac C. Lewis (partners in the Meriden Britannia Co). In 1865 a new contract was made and the firm was organised under the name of Wallace, Simpson & Co. In 1870 Robert Wallace took entire control of the firm and the corporate name changed again to R.Wallace & Sons Mfg. Co. in partnership with his sons Robert B. and William J. and his son-in-law W.J. Leavenworth. In 1875 was founded the Wallace Brothers, a co-partnership of Robert Wallace, his sons Robert B., William J., Henry L., George H., Frank A. and his sons-in-law W.J. Leavenworth and D.E. Morris. The firm manufactured silverplate flatware on a base of cast steel and silverplated holloware...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Centerpiece Stand Compote Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. sterling silver centerpiece stand or compote in pattern 23665 from early 1950s and in exquisite Mid-Century Modern style with flowing design. It measures 5 1/2'' in hei...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Period Sterling Silver Engine Turned Cigarette Case
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco, sterling silver cigarette case with gilt interior and hinged lid, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1927, W.T. Toghill and Co., Ltd. - makers. Sterling silver is eng...
Category
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage Oval Sterling Monogramed Napkin Ring
Located in Sheffield, MA
A pointed oval sterling napkin ring with WBA engraved. Stamped sterling.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Fine Antique 1960 Art Deco Style EPNS Silver Hallmarked Zeppelin Cocktail Shaker
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, circa 1960's Atomic Era Art Deco style Zeppelin cocktail shaker.
A good looking and well m...
Category
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
EPNS
Art Deco Period Sterling Silver Mint Julep Cup
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Period, sterling silver mint julep cup, International Silver Co., Meriden, Ct., circa 1930s.Measures almost 4 inches high x ove...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver centerpiece Josef Hoffmann for Wiener Werkstatte
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
In style of Wiener Werkstätte, Vienna Wokshop, designed by Josef Hoffmann A silver bowls hand carved, made of silver and hallmarked on the lower bottom.
Austria, circa 1920.
Category
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Pair of early 20th century sterling silver candlesticks
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of early 20th century sterling silver candlesticks circa 1922.
Elegant pair of table candlesticks, with stamped removable tops. Fluted and tapering stems, standing on a shaped base.
Stamped on the bottom Ryrie Bros...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen, six Acorn cocktail spoons/caffe latte spoons in sterling silver
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen, a set of six Acorn cocktail spoons/caffe latte spoons in sterling silver.
Hallmarked after 1944.
In excellent condition.
Dimensions: Length 18.5 cm.
Category
20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Danish Coffee set of three parts in Silver by Hans Bunde for Cohr
By Hans Bunde
Located in Knivsta, SE
Very elegant Danish Coffee set of three parts in Silver by Hans Bunde (1919-1996) for Cohr. Designed in 1958 and with Danish and Swedish control stam...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Pair of Los Castillo Signed Mexican Sterling Cream and Sugar with Lapis Birds
By Los Castillo
Located in Buffalo, NY
A stunning and rare pair of sterling silver Los Castillo cream and sugar. The Mexican Silver is made in Taxco Mexico by the iconic Los Cas...
Category
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Brass
Sterling Silver Mid-Century Sauce Bowl & Ladle
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver sauce bowl with an attached under-tray and original ladle. Made in Denmark in the 1950’s it has a quintessential Mid-Century simplicity and sleekn...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Hip Pocket Flask Art Deco Period
By Napier Co.
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful small sterling silver hip or pocket flask, Art Deco period, made by Napier Co., circa early-20th century, Massachusetts, USA. Flask has engraved stripes down front and pl...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Acanthus Sterling Silver Spoon
By Georg Jensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sterling Signed Georg Jensen, Denmark. 5": tall spoon - in very good condition and ready for sugar, desserts, etc.
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cartier Jewelry Dish or a Personal Cards / Keys / Trinket Tray / Coins Plate
By Cartier
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Rare to see Cartier small tray. Very chic
Cartier Jewelry Dish or a Personal Cards / Keys / Trinket Tray / Coins Plate
This piece is a handsome Tray. Can be use as a jewelry dish or a personal desk...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Mid-Century Salad Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver salad fork and spoon with wood handles made in Mexico. At the height of the Mid-Century modern movement (1950’s), Mexican silversmiths experimente...
Category
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Art Deco salt cellar with matching salt spoon in sterling silver.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen Art Deco salt cellar with a matching salt spoon in sterling silver.
Model 110.
1933-1944 hallmark.
In excellent condition.
Salt cella...
Category
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Perfume Holder Black and White Art Deco style Squared base 925 Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Square base perfume holder in black and white fired enamelled 925/1000 sterling silver with screw cap, in Art Deco style. Base cm, 3.6 x 3.6 bottle height cm. 8, total height cm. 10....
Category
1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Rare Tapio Wirkkala Sterling Punch Pourer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Party accessory is also a beautiful sculpture. Ball with spouts is submerged in punchbowl to fill, Additionally, the rosewood handle has opening to accept a tube or tap for shots. Fu...
Category
1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Perfume Holder Black and White Art Deco style octagonal base 925 Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Perfume holder with octagonal base in black and white fired enamelled 925/1000 sterling silver with screw cap, in Art Deco style. Base cm, 4.3 x 4.7 bottle height cm. 8, total height...
Category
1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Sterling Silver Cordials and Tray
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a set of six sterling silver cordials and tray. Manufactured at the height of the Mid-Century modern movement, the set is contemporary and sleek. The curves on the...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Bvlgari / Bulgari Sterling Silver Letter Opener
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari / Bulgari sterling silver letter opener with heavy gage silver. This high-quality decorative piece measures 7 1/2'' in length by 1'' in width, marked "Bvlgari", is sure to be...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
English Sterling Silver, Boxed Key of the Door, Hallmarked:- Birmingham 1923
Located in York, GB
Solid Sterling Silver - Boxed "KEY OF THE DOOR"
English hallmarks proving that this key was made in Birmingham in 1923.
Lion - Sterling silver guarantee
Lower case y - Date lett...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Georg Jensen, Art Deco napkin ring in sterling silver.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen, Art Deco napkin ring in sterling silver.
Model number: 238A.
1933-1944 hallmark.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: L 5.2 cm x W 2.7 cm.
Category
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Faberge, Jeweled and Silver-Gilt Model of an Owl in a Cage Diamond & Sterling
By Fabergé
Located in Atlanta, GA
Faberge, 20th century. Jeweled and Silver-Gilt Model of an Owl in a Cage Diamond & Sterling.
This agate stone and realistically carved owl features diamond eyes and silver-gilt claw...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Agate, Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
David Andersen Silver Gilt & Guilloche Enamel Napkin Ring c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning and rarely found Norwegian napkin ring made by the famous silversmith, David Andersen.
The ring is made from sterling silver, stamped 925 (925/1000) and lavishly washed ...
Category
1920s Norwegian Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Perfume Holder Black and White Art Deco style hexagonal base 925 Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Hexagonal base perfume holder in black and white fired enamel 925/1000 sterling silver with screw cap, in Art Deco style. Base cm, 4.2 x 4.7 bottle height cm. 8, total height cm. 10....
Category
1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Harald Nielsen for Georg Jensen. Large Art Deco serving tray in sterling silver
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Harald Nielsen for Georg Jensen.
Large Art Deco serving tray in hammered sterling silver.
Model Number 847.
Measures: 38 x 3 cm.
Stamped.
In very good condition.
Category
20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Harald Nielsen for Georg Jensen. Art Deco "Pyramid" candelabra, sterling silver
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Harald Nielsen for Georg Jensen.
Art Deco "Pyramid" candelabra in sterling silver.
Dated 1933-44.
Design 537A.
In very good condition.
Measures: 33 x 23 cm.
Early stamp.
Category
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
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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