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Sterling Silver For Sale
Sterling Silver Napkin Rings Contemporary (2000)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive set of eighteen contemporary Elizabeth II English sterling silver millenium napkin rings; part of our dining silverware collection.
These exceptional contemporary English sterling silver napkin...
Category
Early 2000s English Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$2,773 / set
Iris & New Art by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Nouveau 167 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
"New Art" - the name is a literal translation of the French "Art Nouveau" was introduced as a not-full-line pattern with four motifs: Iris, Easter Lily, Narcissus, & Orange Blossom. In 1900, one year after New Art was introduced, Durgin introduced the single motif...
Category
Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Georgian Sterling Silver Epergne London 1812 Art Nouveau Women '#6127'
Located in Big Bend, WI
Georgian English Sterling
Incredible Georgian English Epergne with 4 candle holder branches made by JW Story & W. Elliott, London, c.1812-1813. The ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Georgian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Giorgio by Pampaloni Italy Sterling Silver Silverware Set Service 138 Pieces
By Pampaloni
Located in Big Bend, WI
Pampaloni
Tuscany, Italy
Over a hundred years ago, in 1902, grandfather Pampaloni founded a workshop that would become one of the most prestigious silver factories in Florence, just a short walk from Palazzo Vecchio. Their difficult labor still achieves impressive results, thanks to innovative design and traditional techniques coupled with the skilled hands of Gianfranco and Francesco Pampaloni.
Giorgio by Pampaloni Italian sterling silver flatware set - 138 pieces. This pattern looks similar to Albi by Christofle with classic rounded shape and border. This set includes:
12 dinner size knives, 9 1/2" (one is by Zaramella)
8 dinner size forks, 8" (two are by Zaramella)
16 luncheon knives, 8 1/2"
12 regular forks, 7"
12 salad forks, 7"
18 small teaspoons, 5 1/8"
12 dessert spoons, 7"
12 large dinner spoons, 8" (one is by Zaramella)
12 fish knives, flat handle all-sterling, 8"
12 oyster forks, 5"
2 sugar spoons, 5"
1 salad set w/bone, 9 1/4"
1 roast carving set, 2-pc, 12" & 10 7/8"
1 cheese knife w/pick, 8 1/2"
2 vegetable serving spoons, 9 3/4"
1 vegetable serving fork, 9 3/4"
1 hollow handle butter spreader, 6 1/2"
1 soup ladle 12"
Includes bonus large estate flatware...
Category
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Two Antique Sterling Napkin Rings with "H" Engraved +
Located in Sheffield, MA
Elegant pair of oval Sterling napkin rings both stamped "sterling" and both have "H" engraved on the front of the rings.
Wonderful to add to your table...
Category
19th Century Regency Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
A Silver Historicist Figural Goblet with Cover from 1885
Located in Skien, NO
Museum quality -- Stunning antique silver Historicist Figural Goblet with Cover from 1885.
Ca. 830 fine solid silver, maker's mark of Gustaf Möllenborg (GM), Stockholm, G6 (1885).
...
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Box with green enamel on fine hand engraving of a landscape with ruins Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular table box with concave corners in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on fine hand engraving of a landscape with ruins. Contemporary modern...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold Plate
Cartier Sterling Silver Tableware Covered Dish
By Cartier
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Cartier sterling silver tableware covered vegetable dish with exterior egg and dart rim design & side handles. The covered bowl is in great condition. Minor wear. Maker' mark undersi...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th century Italian Solid Silver amphora vase with handles
Located in VALENZA, IT
Amphora vase with handles in 800 solid silver in neoclassical style.
The body is round, rounded and completely smooth. Only on the neck of the amphora were 3 grooves made to break up...
Category
1980s Neoclassical Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
$1,915 Sale Price
20% Off
Chrysanthemum by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 154 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
One of Durgin's most popular and beautiful patterns is '"Chrysanthemum". The design is of leaves and chrysanthemum buds and blooms on the front. The back displays 2 chrysanthemums in...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
18th Century George III Sterling Silver Drum Mustard Pot
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A exceptional antique 18th century English sterling silver drum mustard pot; an addition to our silver cruets / condiments collection.
This exceptional antique George III sterling silver mustard pot has a plain drum form with applied borders to the upper rim.
The body of this large antique Georgian silver mustard pot...
Category
1770s British George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Photo Frame Yellow Enamel and Flower Garlands Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular photograph frame in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guillochè and hand-painted miniature of flower garlands in the late 19th century...
Category
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
19th Century Sterling Silver Tray
Located in Vista, CA
Gorgeous sterling silver tray with interior gadrooned border and central cartouche and floral motif.
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Edwardian English Sterling Silver Soup Tureen (1902)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver soup tureen; an addition to our silver dining collection
This fine antique Edwardian sterling silver soup tureen has a plain oval shaped form onto a plain oval domed spreading foot.
The surface of this piece is embellished with a bright cut engraved crest of on a chapeau turned up a lion rampant supporting an arrow palewise feathered and headed to one side.
This antique silver soup tureen retains the original hallmarked push fit cover, surmounted with the original hallmarked detachable shaped scrolling handle with acanthus leaf decoration.
The antique silver soup tureen is fitted with thread decorated loop handles with acanthus leaf terminals.
Condition
This antique silver soup tureen is an excellent gauge of silver, excellent quality and in excellent condition.
This piece has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition.
Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the body have wear in keeping with age and location, but all remain legible.
The part hallmarks to the cover handle are all clear.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of Edwardian silverware.
Dimensions
Height to top of cover handle 24.5cm/9.6"
Length across handles 35cm/14"
Length of body 25.5cm/10.1”
Width 20cm/7.9"
Weight
63 troy ounces/1960g
Maker: J Sherwood...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Monticello by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 12 Service 60 Pieces
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monticello by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware set - 60 pieces. This set includes:
12 Knives w/ blunt stainless blades, 8 5/8"
12 Forks, 7 1/4"
12 Salad Forks, 6"
12 Teaspoons, 5 3/4"
...
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Sterling Silver Table Basket on Pedestal Base
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco, sterling silver table basket on pedestal base, American, circa 1930s. Measures: 8 1/4 inches high (to top of handle) x 7 inches wide (at widest point) x 5 inches deep (at d...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gabon by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service Set 73 pcs France Dinner Size
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. The ...
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver Plate
Sterling Silver Perfume Bottle
By The Webster Co. 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver overlay perfume bottle from the early twentieth century. A classic example of Art Nouveau at its finest! Swirls of sterling silver in fluid organ...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Kings by CJ Vander English Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Dinner 64 pcs
By C.J. Vander
Located in Big Bend, WI
C.J. Vander was the last of England's preeminent silver firms, creating exceptional silver masterpieces using the time-honored traditions of the silversmith's art. In fact, they were...
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Buccellati Italian Pair of Sterling Silver Cufflinks with Sunflower Motif
Located in New York, NY
Gianmaria Buccellati, Italian, pair of sterling silver cufflinks, shaped as a sunflower, with a red stone at the center, in a beautiful floral motif, measuring 2/3'' in diameter, and...
Category
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Quality collection of three antique George III ladles
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality collection of three antique George III ladles having a quality collection of three George III ladles, having solid silver tips and ladle with rope twist whale bone handles.
Category
Early 19th Century George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Sterling Silver “Gothic” Fork & Spoon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver fork and spoon (salad set) in the “Gothic” pattern by George Shiebler Silver. First introduced in 1890, it ...
Category
1890s American Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Sterling Silver Bird Napkin Rings (1992)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, set of six vintage English sterling silver bird napkin rings - boxed; an addition to our animal related silverware.
These exceptional vintage st...
Category
1990s English Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$1,939 / set
Six Carved Rock Crystal & Sterling Swan Motif Salts/ Condiments with Spoons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Six Austrian Carved Rock Crystal & .800 Silver Swan Salt Cellars with Spoons, Circa 1900
Dimensions: Each swan measures approximately 3" W x 1.25" D x 2.75" H; the six accompanying ...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Sterling Silver
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Eighteen Ten 1810 by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service 8 Set 49 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
An American classic, 1810 is a faithful adaptation of a coin silver pattern. Simple lines, generous proportions, and graceful balance combine to create an unassuming yet elegant stat...
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Emilia Castillo Sterling Silver & Volcanic Stone Molcajete with Spoon
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Emilia Castillo Sterling Silver & Volcanic Stone Molcajete with Spoon, Mexico, Later 20th Century
A sterling silver and volcanic stone molcajete (mortar) set is a functional sculptural object that bridges traditional craftsmanship and modern luxury. The handmade serving piece is modeled after the ancient Mesoamerican molcajete, traditionally used for grinding spices and preparing salsa or guacamole. Castillo’s refined interpretation elevates the form with a hammered sterling silver bowl adorned with bold silver orbs encircling the rim, paired with a substantial curved-handled sterling silver spoon. The inner bowl rests within a hand-carved, tripod-footed volcanic stone base, offering both contrast and stability.
This sculptural piece draws inspiration from the traditional Mexican molcajete...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Stone, Sterling Silver
San Lorenzo by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 222 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Designed with an eye for balance and proportion, each piece of Tiffany & Co. flatware is a masterpiece of form and function. SAN LORENZO (c. 1916) San Lorenzo was introduced by Tiffa...
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
18th c Sterling Silver Dish Cross by William Plummer c1780
Located in valatie, NY
18th c Sterling silver dish Cross by William Plummer c1780. William Plummer was apprenticed to Edward Aldridge, clothworker on 4 February 1746. He was free ...
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Loving Cup by Gorham Dated 1897
Located in New York, NY
Our antique sterling silver loving cup by Gorham, 8 3/4 inches tall, is in fine condition and features the inscribed dedication to Louis D. Levy on the 25th anniversary of his servic...
Category
Late 19th Century American Belle Époque Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver Coffee and Tea Set, Germany 1890-1910
Located in Belmont, MA
Silver coffee and tea set, Germany 1890-1910.
The pear shaped elegant coffee and tea set has beautiful repoussé details. The rim of the pots and sugar bowl are decorated with a laur...
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
$2,900 / set
Silverplate Baroque Sauce or Gravy Bowl with Underplate by Wallace
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Silverplate sauce bowl and underplate. This piece is by Wallace from their Baroque 247 line. A highly collectible collection.
Measures: 9" diameter
3" tall
1.3 lbs.
Category
20th Century American Baroque Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver Plate
$120 Sale Price
20% Off
Ornamental Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Serving Spoon, circa 1950
By Georg Jensen
Located in London, GB
Ornamental Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Serving Spoon Circa 1950
This beautiful spoon measures 8 inches long and has a des...
Category
1950s Danish Arts and Crafts Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Round Sterling Silver Jewelry Box
By Pampaloni
Located in VALENZA, IT
Round shape sterling silver jewelry box. The simplicity of the forms and the harmony of the proportions make it suitable for all settings.
The lid of the jewelry box has a knob hand...
Category
1990s Italian Other Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$1,285 Sale Price
20% Off
Sterling Silver Tray
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a beautiful sterling silver tray with an elegant reticulated design going around the border. It’s an oval piece with handles on each side and stands on a pedestal. ...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$1,300
21st Century Italian Sterling Silver Gianmaria Buccellati Caviar Bowl
Located in VALENZA, IT
Important bowl for caviar by Gianmaria Buccellati. The body was made in two parts, cup and base. The welded edge with small leaves characterizes the Classic Empire style.
A wire circ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Empire Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Round Birks Sterling Silver Footed Jewelry & Ring or Trinket Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This jewelry and ring or tricket box was made by and unknown English maker and retailed by Birks. The box dates to approximately 1920 and is done in a Victorian style. This ring box ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Thomas Bradbury, Art Deco Britannia Silver Twin Handled Cup, UK, circa 1923
Located in Chatham, ON
THOMAS BRADBURY & SONS (Sheffield) - Fine quality Art Deco Britannia silver twin handled Christening cup - gently sloping sides - S shaped handles - 'CWST' Art Deco monogram within a...
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Britannia Standard Silver
$2,030 Sale Price
30% Off
Stradivari by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 90 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Stradivari by Wallace sterling silver flatware set of 90 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 9 1/8",
12 forks, 7 1/8",
12 salad forks, 6 3/...
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver “Grand Duchess” Pie Server
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver pie / cake server by Towle Silversmiths in the “Grand Duchess” pattern. Although we refer to it as a pie server it can in fact be used for serving...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver & Enamel Art Deco Pillbox
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Why drag a bottle of pills around with you when you can stylishly transport them in this antique sterling silver Art Deco pillbox with an enamel top. The box has an octangular shape...
Category
1920s English Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Danish Silver Arts Crafts Nouveau style Serving Spoon 1925
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Danish Silver Arts Crafts Nouveau style Serving Spoon 1925. Stylised handle with tulip shape bow. Danish silver marks the 3 towers and 25 indicating it was made in 1925 and has the A...
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
$180 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Military Presentation Snuff or Tobacco Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique snuff or tobacco box is hallmarked by an unknown maker, and originates from England and dates to 1820 and done in the period Georgian style....
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Barnards, Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Kettle, London, 1855
By Barnards
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1855 by Barnards, this attractive and wonderfully engraved, Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Kettle, stands on a hinged...
Category
1850s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Liquor Decanter Label Tag Rum
Located in Malibu, CA
Antique sterling silver decanter tag “RUM”.
Category
Early 20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$62 Sale Price
50% Off
Monumental Sterling Silver Menorah in Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in New York, NY
Monumental, sterling silver menorah in Mid-Century Modern style with an elegant, curvilinear design, measuring 21 1/3'' in height by 16 3/4'' f...
Category
20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Pitcher Engraved By Shreve & Co.
Located in Norwood, NJ
Large sterling silver pictorial water pitcher by Shreve & Co. Artist engraved and decorated large 5 1/2 pint sterling silver pitcher. Unique Shreve & Co. San Francisco. 5 1/2 pint sterling silver pitcher with artist designed raised and engraving decoration of playful cats and kittens. Maker's mark...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$2,456 Sale Price
31% Off
Pair of Silver Dutch Girl Salt & Pepper Shakers, Berthold Muller Dated 1910/1912
Located in London, GB
Pair of silver dutch girl salt & pepper shakers by Berthold Muller.
Made of cast sterling silver by Berthold Muller with larger holes for salt and smaller for pepper.
Imported into...
Category
1910s Dutch Colonial Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Mustard Pot (1841)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique Victorian English sterling silver mustard pot; an addition to our silver cruets/condiments collection.
This exceptional and large ...
Category
1840s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Stern Silver Salt / Pepper Shakers
By Georg Jensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Proudly offering a pair of Georg Jensen sterling silver salt & pepper shakers. Jensen sterling silver is considered the most sought-after and expensive silver on the market because ...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Queen Anne Williamsburg by Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Set 48 Service 296 Pc
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental Queen Anne Williamsburg by Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware set - 296 pieces. This set includes:
48 knives, 9 1/4",
48 dinner forks...
Category
Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sir Christopher by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Eight Service 40 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Sir Christopher by Wallace Sterling Silver flatware set, 40 pieces. This set includes:
Eight knives, 9 1/8",
eight forks, seven 1/4",
eight salad forks, 6 3/8",
eight teaspoons,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Silver Urn Vase Milan by Emanuele Caber
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A very decorative neoclassical silver urn stamped by the Italian silversmith Emanuele Caber, dating from around 1825. It has the Milan warranty stamp, and stamp of the silver finenes...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Desk Bell
Located in VALENZA, IT
Desk bell in sterling silver. The bell is smooth with beaded decorations both on the body and on the knob.
The body is perforated to make the bell sound (br...
Category
1990s Italian Other Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Brass
$479 Sale Price
20% Off
Unusual Delicate Victorian Sterling Silver-Mounted Lidded Liqueur Decanter
Located in New York, NY
Unusual, Victorian, sterling silver-mounted glass, lidded liqueur jug, London, year hallmarked for 1899, Charles Boynton - maker. Measures: 6" high x 5" across from spout to handle ...
Category
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Covered Serving Dish by Robert Garrard II
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver serving dish with cover made by Robert Garrard II; an addition to dining silverware collection
This magnificent antique Victorian sterling silver dish has a rounded hexagonal form.
The body of the serving dish is plain and embellished with a contemporary bright cut engraved crest of on a cap of maintenance turned up a lion passant*.
The plain body is encompassed with a cast and applied rosette border to the rim, accented with a leaf decorated corner pieces.
The dish is fitted with an impressive domed hexagonal cover, embellished with chased interlacing foliate and trellis designs, all on a matte background to the rounded sides.
The upper portion of the domed cover is ornamented with further chased foliate decoration, accented with a paralleling scalloped border.
The cover is surmounted with a magnificent cast hallmarkedsterling silver finial realistically modelled in the form of the aforementioned crest; a cap of maintenance turned up a lion passant.
This exceptional antique sterling silver dish with lid...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Stunning Vintage Webster Wilcox Sterling Silver Plated Wine Drinks Serving Tray
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely sterling silver plated Webster & Wilcox serving tray.
A good looking and highly decorative servin...
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Chrome
$417 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Italian Neoclassic Sterling Silver Coffee Pot, Milan, Circa 1830
Located in Milano, IT
Embossed and engraved silver coffee pot
Antonio Garavaglia
Milan, Circa 1830
It measures 16.92 in (43 cm) in height and weighs 3.35 lb (1.520 gr)
State of conservation: very good
The large silver coffee pot has a round mouthpiece with a marked everted rim on which a pagoda lid rests; this is surmounted by a cock-shaped knob with a border decorated with small pods...
Category
1820s Italian Neoclassical Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Lawrence Emanuel Antique Victorian English Sterling Silver Scent Flask
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver scent flask; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection.
This fine antique Vict...
Category
1890s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Solid Silver Camel Sculpture
Located in VALENZA, IT
Solid 800 silver camel.
The sculpture was made with the casting technique and then finished completely by hand by expert chisellers to make the camel's f...
Category
1980s Italian Other Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
$2,059 Sale Price
20% Off
Sterling Silver Serving Spoon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver serving spoon by Dominick and Haff in the “Mazarin” pattern first introduced in 1893. It has a gadroon design along the handle and a bowl that is ...
Category
1890s American Antique 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.