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Sterling Silver For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Queen Anne
Danish Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Style Sterling Silver Bottle Opener
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Mid-Century Modern bottle opener was realized in Denmark, circa 1960. It features a neoclassical stylized scroll form base; a reeded body; as well as channel detailing a...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Set of Georj Jensen Salt Shakers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish set of Georg Jensen salt shakers are in the No. 902 Bernadotte pattern, and pattern was designed by Sigvard Bernadotte. Note: Each piece bea...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Danish Sterling Silver Candlesticks by Cohr
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern, sterling silver candlesticks, Denmark, Ca. 1940's, Cohr - maker. Graceful design, each candlestick having an oval base and lightly fluted column. Each can...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Cartier Pair of Rare Sterling Silver & Wood Servers in Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of Cartier sterling silver and wood servers in Mid-Century Modern style with an elegant, geometric design, consisting of a food pusher measuring 6 1/3'' in length by 1 3/4'...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Thune Norwegian Silver Pair 2-Light Candelabra Mid-Century Modern Jensen Style
Located in New York, NY
N.M. Thune, Norwegian 0.830 silver pair of 2-light candelabra in Mid-Century Modern style reminiscent of the work of the great silversmith Georg Jensen. With its elegant proportions ...
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20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

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Silver

Set of 6 Danish Midcentury Sterling Silver & Red Enamel Open Salts
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern sterling silver open salts with under plates and spoons. Made by Anton Michelsen in Copenhagen. Each salt: Round bowl with enameled interior and engraved ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Northern Lights International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 121 Pc Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Important American silver designer Alfred G. Kintz began working at International silver around 1910 and retired in 1959. There was an excellent article done on Alfred Kintz...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Vanity Set of 5 Brushes and a Mirror in Silver
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful silver vanity set made in the 30's of fine Italian craftsmanship. The vanity set is totally made of silver finely crafted and decorated. The set contains 5 pieces and is c...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

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Silver

Large Buccellati Rigato Pattern Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Buccellati sterling silver flatware service for 12. In the Rigato (Striped) pattern. Buccellati has produced lux...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Crawford Sterling Silver and Malachite Candlesticks in Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in New York, NY
English pair of hand-hammered sterling silver and malachite candlesticks by acclaimed silversmith Crawford. These elegant and well-proportioned candlesticks in Mid-Century Modern sty...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

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Malachite, Silver, Sterling Silver

Bulgari Sterling Silver Match Striker with Hexagonal Base 'Rare'
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari sterling silver match striker (3 in height; 4 ¾ in diameter) with beautiful geometric hexagonal base. Extremely rare item because Bulgari typically makes items in gold and ra...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

20th Century Italian Solid Silver Double Pipe Holder
Located in VALENZA, IT
Queen Anne style double pipe holder in solid silver. The pipe holders have a round fluted base pods and are fixed on the silver tray with small bolts that are removable for cleanin...
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1990s Italian Queen Anne Sterling Silver

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Silver

Anderson Swedish Silver 1938 Vase in Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in New York, NY
K. Anderson, Swedish silver vase from 1938 in Mid-Century Modern style with a beautiful, geometric design, enhanced by curvilinear engravings. It measures 10'' in height by 7'' in di...
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1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

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Silver

Alan Adler Sterling Silver & Walnut Modernist Hand Wrought Serving Coffee Set
Located in New York, NY
This elegant sterling silver and walnut coffee set was realized by the legendary designer Allan Adler in the United States circa 1950. The set features a coffee pot, sugar bowl and spoon, and creamer. Created in sterling silver, this set showcases Allan Adler's signature aesthetic- a kind of traditional modernism applying a pared down minimalist perspective to classical design elements. Here the silhouettes of the pieces look traditional but feature idiosyncratic details that clearly indicate their modernism- as fresh looking today as when it was made. The hand rubbed walnut handles are hewn in an amorphic shape that flares asymmetrically at its end. It is inescapably a modern form. It is pared, however, with historical language (from Art Nouveau for instance) that roots the pieces in a more traditionalist place. They feature stylized vine motifs on the finial of the coffee pot top and leaf motifs that trace the circular bases. The protuberant bodies created in lustrous sterling salver taper at each end. This is an outstanding example of Adler's practice that represents his inimitable aesthetic at its very best. It is sure to delight collectors of his work, as well as those with a penchant for beautifully crafted and special objects. It is signed "Adler Sterling" on the base and is in excellent vintage condition. Adler began his career as an apprentice in 1938, designing silverware and inspired by the design of the early 1900s specifically Art Nouveau. His name became associated with Hollywood glamour in the early 1940s. he was commissioned to design mini-Oscars for Academy Award winners, crowns for Miss Universe and Miss USA, and silver bowls and candlesticks for celebrities and dignitaries. During John F. Kennedy's presidential campaign, Adler was commissioned to create a silver coffee urn...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Mid Century Sterling Silver Scotch Decanter Label
Located in Stamford, CT
American mid century sterling silver Scotch label for a carafe or decanter or your favorite bottle of the spirit. Scotch etched into an ov...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Midcentury Period Sterling Silver and Glass Hors d'oeuvres/Caviar Platter
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern period, sterling silver and glass hors d'oeuvres/caviar platter, the Watson Company, Attleboro, Mass., circa 1950s. Glass dip/caviar holder...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

An Elegant pair of Scottish Sterling Silver Chocolate Pots Circa 1904
Located in London, GB
An Elegant pair of Scottish Silver Chocolate Pots They are hallmarked with the maker's mark "RS" for Robert Stewart of Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow. Robert Stewart held the distincti...
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Early 1900s Scottish Queen Anne Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Modernist Italian 800 Silver Small Playing Card Box, C.1950/1960
Located in Bath, GB
Hefty Italian silver was used to create this mid-century modern box with a stylish cast silver chain belt and buckle across the top and down the front, beautiful quality and engineer...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

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Silver

G. Jensen Sterling Silver Charger/ Plate in Pyramid Pattern #600y from 1910s/20s
Located in New York, NY
Georg Jensen sterling silver charger / plate in Pyramid pattern number 600Y, designed by Harald Nielsen, with a beautiful geometr...
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Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Sea Sculpture by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 78 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Modern design "Sea Sculpture" by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set - 78 pieces. This pattern would be perfect for a home in near the ocean. It has a wave-like design, reminiscent o...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Heimburger Silver Hammered Centerpiece Bowl in Mid-Century Modern Jensen Style
By Heimbürger, Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Heimburger, Danish silver, finely hand hammered centerpiece in Mid-Century Modern and Georg Jensen style, made between 1932 and 1960, designed with a stepped base and leaf scrolls on...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Northern Lights by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service, 48 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Mid-Century Modern northern lights by international glossy sterling silver flatware set, 48 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 9"...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Vintage John Prip for Reed & Barton "Dimension" Tea and Coffee Set Service
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage John Prip for Reed & Barton "Dimension" modernist tea and coffee silver plated service set. Designed by John Prip for Reed & Barton in 1960; "Dimension" pattern coffee and te...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

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Silver, Silver Plate

La Paglia American Mid-Century Modern Water Pitcher for International
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern sterling silver water pitcher. Designed by Alphonse La Paglia (d. 1953) for International Silver Co. in Meriden, Conn. Baluster with helmet mouth. Capped high-loop...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

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

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Sterling Silver

Edward Barnard Solid Sterling Silver Rooster Cockerel 50 Years Old Hallmarked
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this fully restored solid sterling silver Edward Barnard 1970 fully hallmarked rooster A good looking well made and decorative piece, its fully ...
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1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Sterling Silver Padova Babe Spoon, a Set of 4
Located in Plainview, NY
A set of 4 Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti sterling silver babe spoons presented in a dark blue original Tiffany box. each spoon is signed T& Co Sterling Peretti @Italy 1984. A high value collective items for the fans of the model and jewelry designer Elsa Peretti and lovers of Tiffany's vintage pieces. About Elsa Peretti: Elsa Peretti, OMRI OMM, was an Italian jewelry designer and...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Floral Nut Bowl Bon Bon Dish Compote 23546 217g
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid-century Tiffany & Co makers sterling silver 925 scalloped flower or lotus shaped nut / bon bon dish, compote or bowl. 23546. Measures: 7.25” x 2.125” / 217.3 g (diameter x hei...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Tall Sterling Silver-Mounted Glass Cocktail Shaker by T.G. Hawkes
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century, very tall, sterling silver-mounted rippled glass cocktail shaker, T. G. Hawkes and Co., New York, ca. 1950's. Measures 13 inches high x 4 1/2 inches diameter at widest p...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Compote Candy Dish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our exquisite Vintage Sterling Silver Compote/Candy Dish, a timeless piece that adds a touch of elegance to any setting. Crafted with the utmost precision and attention t...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver and Bright Red Enamel Candlesticks
By Meka of Holte 1
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern, sterling silver and bright red enamel candlesticks, each having a pedestal base, Denmark, Ca. 1950's-60's, Meka - Maker. Each candlestick measures 2 1/4 i...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Bar Tray in Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in New York, NY
Georg Jensen, sterling silver bar tray in Mid-Century Modern style with beautiful geometric design, measuring 11'' by 11'' by 1/3'' in height,...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Large American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Footed Serving Plate
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern sterling silver serving plate. Made by International Silver Co. in Meriden, Conn. Round with shallow integral well. Short and spread foot. Stark and functional. Fu...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Hammered Sterling Silver Modern Platter Tray Plate in Pattern 210F
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Georg Jensen hand hammered sterling silver round plate / platter/ tray in pattern 210F measuring 10 1/4'' in diameter and with beaded rim. Weight is 19 troy ounces. Bearing...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Buckingham by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 61 Pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner Size Buckingham by Gorham circa 1909 sterling silver Flatware set - 61 pieces. This set includes: 8 dinner size knives, 9 1/2" 8 dinner size forks, 7 1/2" 8 luncheon/dessert f...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Black, Starr & Gorham Sterling Silver Bar Cocktail Shaker Mid-Century Modern
Located in New York, NY
Black, Starr & Gorham sterling silver bar cocktail shaker, in Mid-Century Modern style in beautiful geometric design. It measures 8 3/4'' in height by 5'' in width by 4 1/3'' in dept...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Spanish Silver Bar / Cocktail Set by Pedro Duran Morales, c 1950
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous and unusual boxed set of three drinks openers (Corkscrew and two different types of bottle openers), perfect for the most fashionable bars / trolleys or drinks trays. Made from Spanish solid silver with a 915 fineness, Identified by the Pentagram which is the standard hallmark in Spain for solid silver, used between 1934 and 1985; I would date these to the 1950's. The vase in a Hexagon is the silversmith or Orfebreria for Pedro Duran...
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1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

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Silver, Steel

Vintage Bell Southwest Bell Trading Post Turquoise and Sterling Silver Ring
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage Southwest style bell trading post ring with a sterling silver band and a large turquoise stone. Ring size 10.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Miniature, Pocket Cigar Cutter in Sterling Silver, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Measuring 55mm in length and 18mm in height this small cigar cutter can be used as a keychain pendant or hidden away in your package of cigars. The handle is made from 925s silver se...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel

Sculptured Beauty by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set, 43 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Mid-Century Modern sculptured beauty by International sterling silver flatware set of 43 pieces. This set includes: Eight knives, 9 1/4". Eight forks, 7 1/4". Eight salad forks, 6 1...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Anton Michelsen Danish Enameled Commemorative Silver Floral Spoon
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine vintage mid-century Danish gilt silver spoon with inset enamel floral designs by Anton Michelsen and dated JUL 1956. The heavily made spoon has a gilded bowl with silver ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

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Silver

Sciarrotta Bailey, Banks & Biddle Sterling Silver Candlestick Mid-Century Modern
Located in New York, NY
Rare candlestick in sterling silver by Sciarrotta for Bailey, Banks, and Biddle in riveting, modern design. Measuring 7'' tall by 5'' in width by 3 1/8'' in depth. Weighing 6.4 ozt. Bearing hallmarks as shown. Sciarrotta’s handmade silver was sold at high-end American retailers in the mid-20th century, including Georg Jensen, Cartier, Black Starr and Gorham...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Helene by Easterling Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 59 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Helene by Easterling, circa 1955 sterling silver flatware set of 59 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 9". 12 forks, 7 1/2". 12 salad forks, 6 3/4". 12 teaspoons, 6". One gravy l...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

International Sterling Silver Centerpiece Dish Mid-Century Modern Jensen Style
Located in New York, NY
Sterling silver centerpiece bowl by International Sterling in Mid-Century Modern Georg Jensen style with exquisite floral and geometric-shaped designs. It measures 11 1/2'' in diameter by 4 1/2'' in height and weighs 30.1 troy ounces. The International Silver Company...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Cartier Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Footed Plate
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern sterling silver footed plate. Retailed by Cartier in New York. Round and gently curved with short and flared foot. Fully marked includ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

75 Pc. Georg Jensen Caravel Sterling Silver Flatware Dinner Service for 12
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine 75-piece Georg Jensen sterling silver flatware set. Designed by Henning Koppel. In the Caravel pattern. Set comprises: 12 Dinner Forks (7 3/8") 12 Salad Forks (6 1/2") 12 Tea Spoons (5 15/16") 12 Place Spoons...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Tea Service Designed by Gio Ponti for Reed and Barton
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A sterling tea service with sterling tray designed by Gio Ponti for Reed and Barton, pattern 440 "Diamond" the tray is #1574. The set consists of ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Monumental Sterling Silver Hand Hammered Italian Wine Cooler Mid-Century Modern
Located in New York, NY
Italian sterling silver wine cooler, beautifully hand hammered with an elegant Mid-Century Modern design. It measures 10'' in height by 9'' in depth (diameter at the top is 11 1/2'')...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Large Mexican Modern Sterling Silver Coffee Tea Serving Set William Spratling
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large six-piece sterling silver service for coffee and tea that consists of a gallery tray, a coffee pot, a tea pot, a hot milk or chocolate pot, a sugar and a milk jar. This stunn...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Da Vinci by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 50 Pcs Modern
Located in Big Bend, WI
Da Vinci by Reed & Barton circa 1967 Sterling Silver flatware set - 50 pieces. This set includes: 8 Knives, 9 1/8" 8 Forks, 7 1/2" 8 Salad Forks, 7" 8 Teaspoons, 6 1/8" 8 Place Soup...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Finnish Mid-Century Modern Silver Centerpiece Bowl
Located in New York, NY
1942 Finnish silver centerpiece bowl in Mid-Century Modern style standing on 4 feet in a beautiful, curvilinear design and with faintly gilt interior. It measures 11 1/3'' in length ...
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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

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Silver

International Sterling Silver Pair of Dishes in Mid-Century Modern Jensen Style
Located in New York, NY
Pair of sterling silver stand dishes by International Sterling in Mid-Century Modern Georg Jensen style with exquisite floral and geometric-shape...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

'His & Her' Sterling Silver Pair of Goblets, Christopher Lawrence London 1974
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1974 by Christopher Lawrence, this handsome pair of Sterling Silver Goblets are presented in their original box, and are in Lawrences signature style. The lar...
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1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Thomas Bradbury & Sons Antique Queen Anne Style Sterling Silver Salver
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George VI English sterling silver salver in the Queen Anne style; an addition to our dining silverware collection. This exceptional antiq...
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1930s English Queen Anne Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Duo, Silver-Plated Metal Flatware Set for 12 People, Tapio Wirkkala, Christofle
Located in Brussels, BE
Designed in 1957 by Tapio Wirkkala, the “Duo” flatware set is made of silver plated metal. It is part of the “Formes Nouvelles” (“New Shapes”) range imagined by the well-known Parisian silversmith Christofle. The flatware set consists of 121 pieces for 12 people: • 12 dinner forks • 12 dinner knives • 12 dinner spoons • 12 fish forks • 12 fish knives • 12 starter forks • 12 starter knives • 12 dessert forks • 12 coffee spoons • 6 mocha spoons • 2 salad servers • 2 vegetables servers...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

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Silver

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Continental Silver Finland Candlesticks by Turku
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Continental silver, Mid-Century Modern candlesticks, Helsinki, Finland, year-hallmarked for 1964, Turku - maker. Each candlestick measures 7 inches high x 3 1/4 inches wide (...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1941 Pickle/ Mint Dish Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. sterling silver 1941 pickle/ mint dish bowl in pattern number 22974 from 1941 with ornate handles with stylized natural motifs on either end and standing on 4 balled fe...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver, Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Serving Bowl 430B
Located in New York, NY
Sterling silver serving bowl in pattern 430B by Danish maker Georg Jensen. Designed in a classic and simple design, standing on base. Measuring 3 inches tall and 9 1/4 inches in diam...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver, 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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