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Sterling Silver For Sale
Circa 1950-70 Standing Salt by Carl Poul Petersen, Montreal
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1950-70 standing salt by Carl Poul Petersen, Montreal. Vermeil washed interior. Petersen's apprenticeship with Georg Jensen is obvious in this elegant little salt. 0.60 troy oz...
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
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...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique American Brilliant Cut-Glass and Guilloche Enamel Sterling Candlestick
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A good early 20th century, American glass and guilloche enamel sterling single candlestick.
The glass with both cut and etched decoration throughout and the base with green ename...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Castilian by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 48 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Castilian by Tiffany & Co. sterling silver flatware set, 48 pieces. This set includes:
6 knives, pistol-grip handles, 9 1/8"
6 forks, 7"
6 salad forks, 6 3/4"
6 teaspoons, 6"
6 flat...
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany Sterling Silver Engraved Round Footed Serving Tray Platter Centrepiece
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Tiffany sterling silver finely engraved round and footed serving tray or platter centerpiece.
Category
1920s American Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Large Vintage Sterling Silver Three-Light Candelabras
By Emile Viner
Located in London, GB
A high quality pair of sterling silver three light, two branch candelabra by highly regarded English silver smiths Emile Viners, Sheffield, circa 1964,
The vase shape capitals with ...
Category
1960s British Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Gallery Tray
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are thrilled to offer this sterling silver gallery tray made by Roden Brothers if Toronto, Canada. The center is a dark wood with a glass protecting it from scratches. Around the ...
Category
Early 1900s Canadian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Antique Sterling SIlver Basket - Sheffield 1845 - Hawksworth Eyres
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1845 by Hawksworth Eyres & Co., this attractive, Antique Sterling Silver Basket, is ornate in design, standi...
Category
1840s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique George V Sterling Silver Holy Water Font
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare, antique English sterling silver holy water font; an addition to our religious silverware collection.
This...
Category
1930s English Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Wine Cooler / Cubist Bowl 30.2ozt '#6976'
Located in Big Bend, WI
Tiffany and Co.
Spectacular Tiffany and Co. Modernism sterling silver wine cooler / cubist bowl made in Portugal. This bowl measures 4" tall x 7" and weighs a heavy 30.2 troy ounces...
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Tiffany & Co. Scalloped Heart Shaped Sterling Silver Candy Dish Bowls
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Pair of Tiffany & Co Makers sterling silver heart shaped candy dishes. They are both stamped Tiffany & Co Makers sterling and have an item number as well. Perfect for Valentine's Day...
Category
Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Solid Silver Queen Ann Style Tankard
Located in VALENZA, IT
Queen Anne style tankard in solid silver in a conical shape chiseled with fluted motifs.
The lid is also chiseled with fluted.
Inside is placed a removable thermos to keep the drink ...
Category
1980s Italian Queen Anne Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Leonore Doskow Two Sterling Silver Knifes, Butter/Chesse and Serving, Modern
By Leonore Doskow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great design in these two knifes, both marked Leonore Doskow, and large also marked. Handmade sterling. This shape is a well known design by the artist. The butter/cheese is 6.75 and...
Category
20th Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Bowl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver bowl by the William B. Kerr Silver Company. It has a scalloped rim with a beautiful ornate design along the border. The center is completely flat...
Category
1910s American Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage 20th Century French Solid Silver Cigar Box By Hermes c.1970
By Hermès
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A superb vintage 20th Century solid silver cigar box by Hermès. The box showcases an engine-turned diagonal pattern on the exterior, adorned with a gilt central belt buckle design on...
Category
1970s French Other Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Antique Sterling Silver & Enamel Arabian Box with Chased Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique box is signed by an unknown maker, but presumed to have originated from the UAE and date to approximately 1920 and done in the period Bessarabian style. The box is compo...
Category
Late 19th Century Emirian Bessarabian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
20th Century Solid Silver Italian Handmade Centrepiece with Decorations
By PRIA & SARI
Located in VALENZA, IT
"Canetè" oval solid 800 silver centerpiece with golden interior. The decoration (detachable for cleaning) was made with the silver casting technique which depicts a reedbed of Typha ...
Category
1980s Italian Other Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Sterling Silver English Salver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver English salver made by Martin Hall & Company, hallmarked Sheffield 1927.
It is scalloped and has a gadroon design around the rim. The center is fl...
Category
1920s English Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique George V Sterling Silver Napkin Rings by Guild of Handicraft (1933)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive set of four antique George V English sterling silver and cabochon hardstone Arts and Crafts style napkin rings made by Guild of Handicraft; part o...
Category
1930s Arts and Crafts Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Vase 52
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
An antique Georg Jensen art nouveau sterling silver vase, design #52 by Georg Jensen in 1907. A lightly hammered trumpet shaped silver vase with a fluted stem on a round base. This v...
Category
1920s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Sterling Silver Baby Rattle / Whistle - George Unite
By George Unite
Located in Bath, GB
A charming example of a sterling silver baby rattle complete with working whistle and an iridescent Mother of Pearl teething ring.
The rattle has four bells and everything in great condition, these make the most wonderful heirloom gifts for the new little one in the family. This one is hallmarked for Birmingham 1887, making this a true Victorian example. The back of the whistle is where the makers initials can be found, GU, for the highly collectible silversmith, George Unite.
4" in length including Nacre...
Category
1880s British Late Victorian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. 1860s Sterling Silver Basket Centerpiece Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. sterling silver basket / centerpiece bowl in pattern number 1721 from the late 1860s with a beaded rim, a handle and base with applied leaves, and engraved vegetal and ...
Category
1860s American Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Sterling Italian Silver Lamp
Located in VALENZA, IT
One light solid sterling silver lamp.
The base is round while the stem has an empty tube where the electric wire passes.
The lamp holder is in the shape of a tulip flower in fusion ...
Category
1990s Italian Other Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Gravy Boat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are happy to offer you this sterling silver gravy boat by Wm. Durgin Silver from the 1940’s. Manufactured during WWII it is understated...
Category
1940s American Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Italian Sterling Silver Vase
Located in VALENZA, IT
Elegant and refined sterling silver vase.
Entirely handcrafted and embossed with a torchon motif, the vase has been finely hammered all over the body.
The mouth of the vase is shap...
Category
1990s Italian Other Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique George IV 1820s Sterling Silver Quart Tankard
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique George IV English sterling silver quart tankard; an addition to our silver tankard collection.
This exceptional antique George IV sterling silver qua...
Category
1820s English George IV Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Goblet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George III English sterling silver goblet; an addition to our Georgian wine and drinks related silverware collection
This exceptional antique Georgian sterling silver goblet has a plain circular bell shaped form to a circular, knopped pedestal foot.
The body of this antique silver goblet is embellished with impressive embossed and chased medallion designs, accented with ribbon bows and conjoined with bud festoons.
The upper portion is encircled with an engraved decorated interlacing border.
The waisted, knopped pedestal and circular spreading foot are encompassed with applied bead decorated borders.
This impressive example of Georgian silverware retains the original gilded interior.
Condition
This antique 1700s silver goblet is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.
The embossed and chased decoration is all sharp.
Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the body are very clear; the first portion of the maker's mark has worn in keeping with age and location.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this Georgian goblet...
Category
1770s British George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
A set of 4 Four brass & ore candlesticks, Golden Floral Bronze Candle Holders
Located in Wembley, GB
A set of 4 Four brass & ore candlesticks, Golden Floral Bronze Candle Holders
Highly collectable and valuable.
Measures: H x W x D: 21, 12 cm.
Swe...
Category
Early 1900s Swedish Art Deco Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Leaf
Antique Gorham Zodiac Sterling Silver 3-Piece Baby Set
Located in New York, NY
Zodiac sterling silver 3-piece baby set. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1915. This set comprises mug, bowl, and plate. Cup: Straight sides, short inset foot,...
Category
1910s American Art Nouveau Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
John Schuppe Antique Sterling Silver Cow Creamer
By John Schuppe
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Georgian English sterling silver cow creamer made by John Schuppe; an addition to our silverware collection
This exceptional antique Georgian sterling silver creamer has been realistically modelled in the form of a cow.
The plain body of this antique silver creamer is embellished with details reproducing the fine definition of the cow's facial and anatomical features.
The jug is fitted with a hinged cover ornamented with floral decoration to the shaped rim and surmounted with an impressive applied finial realistically modelled in the form of a fly.
This impressive Georgian silver cow creamer is fitted with a loop handle, modelled in the form of the cow's tail.
Such original antique examples are becoming increasingly difficult to locate.
Condition
This antique silver cow creamer...
Category
1760s British Georgian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Mustard Pot (1884)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique Victorian sterling silver and cranberry coloured glass mustard pot; an addition to our Victorian silver cruets/condiments collection.
This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver mustard pot has a cylindrical form.
The large body of the mustard pot is embellished with pierced interlacing scrolling leaf decoration.
The decoration to the body incorporates a cartouche ornamented with a contemporary bright cut engraved crest of a lion's head erased.
The upper rim of this sterling mustard...
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 4 Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Modern Style Shakers in Pyramid Pattern
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Georg Jensen sterling silver shakers in Pyramid pattern, circa 1933-1944. Measuring 1.5" in diameter. Total weight is 4.6 ozt. Bearing marks as shown.
Georg Jensen, a Danish silv...
Category
1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Pierced Dish
Located in VALENZA, IT
Round sterling silver centrepiece on feet with pierced by hand and finished with Baroque edge.
835 grams.
Category
1990s Italian Baroque Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Chinese Export Silver Jardiniere with Dragons and Figures
Located in London, GB
A Chinese Export Silver Jardiniere circa 1890, of rectangular form and variously pierced to all four sides. The side with the vacant cartouche has two opposing dragons separated by a...
Category
1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Vintage George VI Arts & Crafts Style English Sterling Silver Chalice
By J. Wippell & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage George VI English sterling silver chalice in the Arts & Crafts style; an addition to our religious silverware collection.
This exceptio...
Category
1940s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Silver Vase, Italy, Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Silver vase is a precious decorative object realized in the mid-20th century.
Very refined vase in the shape of an Amphora, made in the mid-20th century. Kgs. 0.76
Finely decor...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century Miniature Sterling Silver Liquor Cup Holders with Glass Inserts
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century miniature sterling silver liquor cup holders with glass inserts
Set of twelve
Six with glass inserts
Miniature dessert liquor cup hol...
Category
Early 20th Century English Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Beaded by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 56 pcs Dinner
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Designed in 1916 by Georg Jensen himself, the "Beaded" pattern is a delicate and simply elegant design that is representative of the early 20th century Art Nouveau style. The patter...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Edwardian English Sterling Silver Epergne or Centerpiece
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver epergne or centerpiece; part of our ornamental silverware collection.
...
Category
Early 1900s Great Britain (UK) Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
El Grandee by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 79 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
El Grandee by Towle sterling silver flatware set, 79 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 9",
12 forks, 7 1/2",
12 salad forks, 6 3/4",
12 te...
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Nathaniel Mills Victorian Sterling Silver Card Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver card case made by Nathaniel Mills; an addition to our range of collectable silverware
This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver card case has a rectangular shaped form.
The surface of this collectable card case is embellished with fine and impressive chased and embossed scrolling leaf and floral decoration on a matte background.
The anterior surface of the case incorporates the Scott Monument depicted in relief.
The decoration to the reverse of the case incorporates a shaped, scroll bordered cartouche displaying the contemporary engraved initals 'MVFT'.
The shaped sides of this piece are embellished with plain scrolling borders.
This antique silver card case...
Category
1840s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Pair of Richard Cooke English Sterling Silver 1807 Georgian Covered Dishes
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Richard Cooke, English sterling silver covered dishes from 1807 (Georgian era) with beautiful crisp repousse floral designs on the lids and bases, adorned with finials. The f...
Category
Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Tiffany Sterling Silver Baby Cup in Rare Bird’s Nest Pattern
Located in New York, NY
Rare Bird's Nest sterling silver baby cup. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1870. Ovoid bowl on stepped foot. Scroll handle with squiggle tail. Bowl has shaped pointille ornamen...
Category
Late 19th Century American Baroque Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Golf Presentation Trophy
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English cast sterling silver presentation trophy on plinth in the form of a golfer; an addition to our golfing silverware collection.
This exceptional antique George V English cast sterling silver trophy has a square, rounded form.
The trophy is embellished with a cast sterling silver model realistically modelled in the form of a golfer swinging a club.
This antique silver golf trophy...
Category
1910s English Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Exclusive Tea COFFEE SPOONS, 12 pcs. Sterling Silver & Box, Model Olga
Located in Wembley, GB
A Rare Cased Set of 12 antique valuable silver Spoons. An elegant Vintage Sterling Silver Tea / Coffee Spoon Set. 12 silver teaspoons, the 1930s/40s, C.G Hallberg, Stockholm Sweden i...
Category
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Tiffany Bread (challah) Knife
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver bread (challah) knife in the “Century” pattern by the world renowned Tiffany and Company. First introduced in 1937, ”Century” quickly became a fav...
Category
1940s American Vintage 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
Van Cleef & Arpels La Minaudiere silver clutch with fabric case
Located in Braintree, GB
La Minaudiere Van Cleef & Arpels silver clutch with fabric case.
Hallmarked with Minerva silver mark. ( 950. silver )
The engine turned and reeded case and gold plate, opening to a mirrored compartment containing a removable compact, removable lighter, and two hindged compartments.
Condition report:
The item exhibits several imperfections consistent with age and use. The comb is broken, and the mirror shows signs of aging, including minor clouding .
Additionally, there are minor surface scratches and scuffs throughout, typical of regular use. Overall, while the piece retains its original charm and functionality, these issues should be noted for an accurate assessment of its condition.
Dimensions:
Length x width x depth: 15.1 x 12.1 x 2 cm
Weight: 651 grams
The History:
The Minaudiere, a small decorative clutch, holds a unique place in fashion history, particularly through the creations of Van Cleef & Arpels. Introduced by Charles Arpels in 1930, the concept was inspired by American socialite Florence Jay Gould, who carried her essentials in a small tin...
Category
1920s French Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Sterling Silver wine cooler ice bucket
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sterling Silver wine cooler
By Vavassori, 1970's Italian silversmith
800 silver hallmark
Height without handles: 20.3 cm
Height with handles: 28.5 cm
Weight: 1091 grammes
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Mid-Century Silver Cigarette Box
Located in Queens, NY
English Mid-Century (1940s) sterling silver rectangular (cigarette) box with fluted etched design and initials: A.M.G.
Category
1940s English Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georgian Silver Mustard Pots Blue Glass Liners 1st Empire Tableware a pair
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Museal Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Mustard pots
Style: Empire, Georgian, Antique, Regency, Napoleonic
Material sterling Silver with cobalt blue...
Category
Early 19th Century Belgian Empire Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Danish Sterling Silver Coffee or Tea Set Georg Jensen
By Georg Jensen
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Danish sterling silver four-piece coffee or tea set by Georg Jensen. This lovely set consists of a coffeepot, lidded sugar bowl, creamer, all of Models 80A, with a hammered silver tray...
Category
20th Century Danish Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Armada Jug, London c.1891
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Victorian solid silver "Armada" pattern jug, with scroll handle, the hinged lid has an ornate finial and opens squeezing the handle trigger, baluster body, domed...
Category
19th Century British Other Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Antique Scottish Sterling Silver Gilt Medallion
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V sterling silver gilt medallion; an addition to our ornamental presentation collection.
This exceptional antique George V cast sterling silver medallion has a circular form.
The anterior surface of this antique silver medallion...
Category
1920s British Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Erik Ernander 'Worked ca. 1755', Silver Beaker, Origin: Sweden, Dated 1788
By Eric Ernander
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Gustavian 18th century silver beaker by Erik Ernander (Worked ca. 1755 in Uppsala, Sweden), Origin: Sweden, stamped: artist's stamp, Swedish triple crown...
Category
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Goblet by Joseph & Albert Savory
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver goblet; an addition to our collection of wine and drinks related silverware.
This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver goblet has a circular Campania shaped form onto a knopped stem and domed circular foot.
The body of this antique silver goblet...
Category
1830s British Victorian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Meridiani by Ricci 925 Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 48 Pieces Italy
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous Meridiani by Ricci 925 (Italy) sterling silver flatware dinner set - 48 pieces. The pieces are large and impressive. This set includes:
8 dinner knives, 9 1/2"
8 dinner for...
Category
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Sterling Silver Realistic Citrus / Lemon
Located in New York, NY
English sterling silver citrus or lemon, made in Birmingham in 1993, exquisitely crafted and realistic. It measures 2 1/2'' in depth by 3'' in height and bears hallmarks as shown.
P...
Category
1990s English 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.