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Georg Jensen Acorn Sterling Silverware Service, 6 Settings
Georg Jensen Acorn Sterling Silverware Service, 6 Settings

Georg Jensen Acorn Sterling Silverware Service, 6 Settings

By Georg Jensen

Located in Hellerup, DK

A sterling silverware service for six in the Acorn pattern by Georg Jensen. Designed by Johan Rohde in 1915, the Acorn pattern is widely acknowledged as one of Georg Jensen's most be...

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1940s Art Nouveau Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Ed Wiener 1954 New York Rare Modernist Sculptural Cuff Bracelet .925 Sterling
Ed Wiener 1954 New York Rare Modernist Sculptural Cuff Bracelet .925 Sterling

Ed Wiener 1954 New York Rare Modernist Sculptural Cuff Bracelet .925 Sterling

By Ed Wiener

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

Damask Rose by Oneida Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 48 Pieces
Damask Rose by Oneida Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 48 Pieces

Damask Rose by Oneida Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 48 Pieces

By Oneida

Located in Big Bend, WI

Damask Rose by Oneida sterling silver flatware set of 48 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives 9", 12 forks 7 1/8", 12 salad forks 6 1/2", 12 teaspoons 6 1/8" Includes bonus brand ne...

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21st Century and Contemporary Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Milano by Buccellati Italy Silver Flatware Set Service 33 pcs Dinner
Milano by Buccellati Italy Silver Flatware Set Service 33 pcs Dinner

Milano by Buccellati Italy Silver Flatware Set Service 33 pcs Dinner

By Buccellati

Located in Big Bend, WI

Handcrafted in sterling silver and adorned with reeded borders and stylized rope accents, the Milano flatware collection is a fashionable update on traditional design. The house of B...

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20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Hurricane Candlesticks
Sterling Silver Hurricane Candlesticks

Sterling Silver Hurricane Candlesticks

By Mueck-Cary

Located in Brooklyn, NY

We’re just thrilled to offer you this pair of sterling silver candlesticks with red glass hurricane lamps. What a gorgeous and unique way to dress up your Christmas table...

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1940s American Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Solid Silver Table Snuff Box, Cartouche Shape and Engraved - 1854
Antique Solid Silver Table Snuff Box, Cartouche Shape and Engraved - 1854

Antique Solid Silver Table Snuff Box, Cartouche Shape and Engraved - 1854

Located in London, GB

We are delighted to offer this fabulous, large Victorian solid silver table snuff box made in Birmingham 1854, with marks for Edward Smith. This box presents an array of exemplary ...

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19th Century Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

3-Piece Silver Art Nouveau Centerpiece With Blue Glass Inserts, France Ca 1905
3-Piece Silver Art Nouveau Centerpiece With Blue Glass Inserts, France Ca 1905

3-Piece Silver Art Nouveau Centerpiece With Blue Glass Inserts, France Ca 1905

Located in Vienna, AT

Two elegant, festive silver centerpieces on a round, stepped base, bordered by a garland of leaves with a cross band on the lower rim and an egg-bar frieze on the upper rim, on top a...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

Pair of Chinese Export Silver Tankards
Pair of Chinese Export Silver Tankards

Pair of Chinese Export Silver Tankards

Located in London, GB

A rare pair of Chinese export silver mugs/tankards, each with figural Court scenes, bamboo, and dragon handles. They have the mark for Hoaching of Canton, circa 1860, and the Chinese...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

A Silver Shabbat Shot Cup, Poland 19th Century
A Silver Shabbat Shot Cup, Poland 19th Century

A Silver Shabbat Shot Cup, Poland 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

A Folk Art Silver Shabbat Shot Cup, made in Poland in the 19th Century. This Ceremonial Silver shot cup was designated for Shabbat use as engraved on ...

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19th Century Polish Folk Art Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Mid-Century Israeli Sterling Silver Mezuzah Case
Mid-Century Israeli Sterling Silver Mezuzah Case

Mid-Century Israeli Sterling Silver Mezuzah Case

Located in New York, NY

A Mid-Century Israeli sterling silver mezuzah case featuring an elegant elongated form with finely pierced filigree-style decoration throughout. The design incorporates geometric and...

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Mid-20th Century Israeli Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

A victorian Silver-Gilt Mounted Claret Jug Ewer
A victorian Silver-Gilt Mounted Claret Jug Ewer

A victorian Silver-Gilt Mounted Claret Jug Ewer

Located in London, GB

Hallmarks for C T & G Fox London Prices exclude custom clearance fees which will be charged directly to the client by your receiving courier, importer or govern...

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1840s Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

Modern Art of Metalwork: Brohan-Museum V1 '1889-1939 (Book)
Modern Art of Metalwork: Brohan-Museum V1 '1889-1939 (Book)

Modern Art of Metalwork: Brohan-Museum V1 '1889-1939 (Book)

Located in North Yorkshire, GB

This catalogue covers the Brohan Museum hollowware collection of silver, pewter, brass, copper, stainless steel, nickel, aluminium and metal alloys such as nickelsilver, from the late nineteenth century and the first part of the twentieth century up to 1939. Flatware was not included, since this is the subject of another publication. There is an excellent inventory of artists from Belgium...

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21st Century and Contemporary Sterling Silver

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Paper

Tiffany & Co Hand Hammered Sterling Silver Japanesque 1879 Tureen wth Handles
Tiffany & Co Hand Hammered Sterling Silver Japanesque 1879 Tureen wth Handles

Tiffany & Co Hand Hammered Sterling Silver Japanesque 1879 Tureen wth Handles

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

An impressive 1879 decorative sterling silver tureen by the outstanding American maker Tiffany & Co. Designed beautifully in a blunt hand hammered and waved handles, standing on base...

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1870s American Japonisme Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Men’s Jewelry Box
Sterling Silver Men’s Jewelry Box

Sterling Silver Men’s Jewelry Box

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Being offered is a sterling silver men’s jewelry box made in England. A sleek and handsome sterling exterior compliments the walnut brown wood finish ...

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1950s English Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Sauceboat by Leon Lapar, France, 19th Century
Sterling Silver Sauceboat by Leon Lapar, France, 19th Century

Sterling Silver Sauceboat by Leon Lapar, France, 19th Century

By L. Lapar Paris

Located in Bochum, NRW

Sauceboat in silver, monogrammed "BC". Silver French mark Minerve, silversmith punch mark, signed L.Lapar (Leon Lapar, French silversmith, worked 1878-1897). Weight 646 g. Dimensions...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Diamant by A. Dragsted Danish Sterling Silver Flatware Set 117 Pcs Unique Modern
Diamant by A. Dragsted Danish Sterling Silver Flatware Set 117 Pcs Unique Modern

Diamant by A. Dragsted Danish Sterling Silver Flatware Set 117 Pcs Unique Modern

By A. Dragsted

Located in Big Bend, WI

Wonderfully unique Mid-Century Modern "Diamant aka Diamond" by A. Dragsted Danish sterling silver flatware set of 117 pieces. This set includes: 10 dinner knives, 8" 10 dinner forks...

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Carving Set
Sterling Silver Carving Set

Sterling Silver Carving Set

By Reed & Barton

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Being offered is a carving set in the Francis I pattern by Reed and Barton. Francis I is R&B most iconic pattern. It has been made in flatware and even hollowware. Its rich and lu...

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1990s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 36 French Gold-Plated Flatware with Mother-of-Pearl Handles, Original Box
Set of 36 French Gold-Plated Flatware with Mother-of-Pearl Handles, Original Box

Set of 36 French Gold-Plated Flatware with Mother-of-Pearl Handles, Original Box

Located in Miami, FL

Set of 36 French Gold-Plated Flatware with Mother-of-Pearl Handles, in Original Box, Set of 36 French Antique Dessert Forks & Knives, Oyster Fork Set with Gold Ferrules An exqui...

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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Sterling Silver

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Gold Plate

Sterling Silver Christmas Ornament
Sterling Silver Christmas Ornament

Sterling Silver Christmas Ornament

By Towle Silversmiths

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Being offered is a sterling silver Christmas ornament just in time for the holidays.

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1980s American Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Irish Sterling Silver Flatware, Dublin 1824–1825
Antique Irish Sterling Silver Flatware, Dublin 1824–1825

Antique Irish Sterling Silver Flatware, Dublin 1824–1825

Located in Nottingham, GB

A fine collection of George IV Irish sterling silver flatware, dating from the 1820s and displaying the elegant and highly decorative Hourglass pattern. Each piece is distinguished ...

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Early 19th Century Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

7 Toilet accessories in 925 sterling silver and tortoiseshell, early 20th century
7 Toilet accessories in 925 sterling silver and tortoiseshell, early 20th century

7 Toilet accessories in 925 sterling silver and tortoiseshell, early 20th century

Located in Catania, IT

Set of seven toiletry accessories in 925 sterling silver and tortoiseshell, early 20th century. Consists of a mirror, a pair of perfume bottles, a jar and three brushes. The mirror m...

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Early 20th Century Italian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Glass & Sterling Silver Decanter & Biscuit Box Set, Linley & Hodd, 1870
Antique Glass & Sterling Silver Decanter & Biscuit Box Set, Linley & Hodd, 1870

Antique Glass & Sterling Silver Decanter & Biscuit Box Set, Linley & Hodd, 1870

By Richard Hodd & William Linley

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1870 by Linley & Hodd, this wonderful and rare, Victorian, Antique, Glass & Sterling Silver Decanter & Biscuit Box Set, is incredibly striking in design. The ...

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1870s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique New York Classical Coin Silver Baby Cup by Eoff & Connor
Antique New York Classical Coin Silver Baby Cup by Eoff & Connor

Antique New York Classical Coin Silver Baby Cup by Eoff & Connor

Located in New York, NY

Classical coin silver baby cup. Made by Eoff & Connor, a partnership active in New York from 1833 to 1835. Bellied bowl with drum-form neck, flared rim, and capped s-scroll handle; r...

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1830s American American Classical Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

Milanese Sterling Silver 20th Century Fountain Centrepiece
Milanese Sterling Silver 20th Century Fountain Centrepiece

Milanese Sterling Silver 20th Century Fountain Centrepiece

Located in London, GB

A Milanese sterling silver 20th century fountain centrepiece Measures: Height: 33cm, width: 47cm, depth: 42cm. This stunning centrepiece is an Italian sterling silver fountain, made in Milan in the twentieth century. The piece, set on fish-shaped legs, and decorated with mythical sea-monsters from whose mouths the water flows, consists of a rectangular shaped basin divided into four shell-shaped quadrants which are adorned with small silver crabs. A smaller basin...

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20th Century Italian Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rey Urban Creamer Sterling Silver Hand Hammered Sweden 1970 Signed
Rey Urban Creamer Sterling Silver Hand Hammered Sweden 1970 Signed

Rey Urban Creamer Sterling Silver Hand Hammered Sweden 1970 Signed

By Rey Urban

Located in Paris, IDF

Creamer in sterling silver hand hammered by Rey Urban, Stockholm 1970 signed ans stamped A pair available, price for 1 item Good condition Rey Urban, born 14 September 1929 in Stockholm, Sweden, died 8...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

19th Century French Sterling Silver Fish Servers Set of Two Pieces
19th Century French Sterling Silver Fish Servers Set of Two Pieces

19th Century French Sterling Silver Fish Servers Set of Two Pieces

By Noel & Durand

Located in Sofia, BG

19th century French sterling silver fish servers set of two pieces i original box. Noel & Durand, Bijouterie or Fevrerie, Montpellier, France, circa 1...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

Sterling Silver Bottle Opener
Sterling Silver Bottle Opener

Sterling Silver Bottle Opener

By Alvin Corporation

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Barware is very in now and sterling silver barware is especially sexy! We think this sterling silver bottle opener will look fabulous on ...

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1910s American Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Virginian by Oneida Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 92 Pieces
Virginian by Oneida Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 92 Pieces

Virginian by Oneida Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 92 Pieces

By Oneida

Located in Big Bend, WI

Exquisite "Virginian" by Oneida sterling silver flatware set, 92 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 9" 12 forks, 7 1/8" 12 salad forks, 6 1/4" 12 teaspoons, 6" 12 flat handle but...

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20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Silver .950 std Wine Taster Tastevin, C.1845, Eugene Ferdinand Rion
French Silver .950 std Wine Taster Tastevin, C.1845, Eugene Ferdinand Rion

French Silver .950 std Wine Taster Tastevin, C.1845, Eugene Ferdinand Rion

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Antique French Silver Wine Taster Tastevin, C.1845, Eugene Ferdinand Rion, Minerva head 1st std .950. The test de vin of usual form, the lower part of bowl with a surround of concave...

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1840s Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Asparagus Tongs in Richelieu Pattern
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Asparagus Tongs in Richelieu Pattern

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Asparagus Tongs in Richelieu Pattern

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Tiffany & Co. sterling silver asparagus tongs in the celebrated Richelieu pattern, adorned with raised and pierced floral and stylized motifs. It measures 7 1/2'' in length by 3'' in...

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1890s American Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair of Georgian Sauce Boats Sterling c1808 Dublin
Pair of Georgian Sauce Boats Sterling c1808 Dublin

Pair of Georgian Sauce Boats Sterling c1808 Dublin

Located in Litchfield, CT

Sterling, date marked 1808, by David Egan, Dublin, Ireland. These elegant Georgian sauce boats are perfect for any décor, modern or antique. Espec...

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Early 1800s Irish Georgian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Early English by James Robinson Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 63 pcs
Early English by James Robinson Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 63 pcs

Early English by James Robinson Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 63 pcs

By James Robinson 1

Located in Big Bend, WI

James Robinson For 70 years, James Robinson has been selling exquisite handmade sterling silver flatware in Sheffield, England. Today, the silver is still made in the traditional wa...

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20th Century English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Bigelow Bros. & Kennard Coin Silver Water Pitcher Ewer
Bigelow Bros. & Kennard Coin Silver Water Pitcher Ewer

Bigelow Bros. & Kennard Coin Silver Water Pitcher Ewer

By Bigelow Kennard & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Bigelow Bros. & Kennard coin silver water pitcher depicting a dog with a warrior shield on the handle with two matching dog cartouches on the front end and back end of the water pitcher. Very fine heavy gage silver with fine beading around the belly of the pitcher. Measures 15 inches x 10 inches x 6 inches and weighs 51.4 ozt. Makes a great bar pitcher for any occasion. Bears a Victorian engraving...

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Mid-19th Century American Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

R. Spencer Sterling Silver-Gilt Masonic Presentation Medallion, 1931
R. Spencer Sterling Silver-Gilt Masonic Presentation Medallion, 1931

R. Spencer Sterling Silver-Gilt Masonic Presentation Medallion, 1931

Located in Nottingham, GB

A fine English Masonic presentation medallion crafted in sterling silver with a gilt finish by R. Spencer, London, dating to 1931. Created during the interwar period, the piece com...

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Early 20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Pair of Antique English Sterling Silver Fruit Dishes
Pair of Antique English Sterling Silver Fruit Dishes

Pair of Antique English Sterling Silver Fruit Dishes

By Daniel & John Welby

Located in London, GB

A pair of antique Edwardian English sterling silver fruit dishes of oval form, pierced and embossed with scrolling foliage, fish motifs, and vacant cartouches, raised on four lion-ma...

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1910s English Edwardian Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Royal Danish by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service Dinner 67pc
Royal Danish by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service Dinner 67pc

Royal Danish by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service Dinner 67pc

By International Silver

Located in Big Bend, WI

Eight dinner size knives, 9 3/4" Eight dinner size forks, 7 3/4" Eight salad forks, 6 3/8" Eight teaspoons, 6 1/8" Eight hollow handle butter spreaders all-sterling, 6" Eight cocktai...

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1940s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

A Leather and Silver Bookbinding by Bezalel , Jerusalem Circa 1913
A Leather and Silver Bookbinding by Bezalel , Jerusalem Circa 1913

A Leather and Silver Bookbinding by Bezalel , Jerusalem Circa 1913

Located in New York, NY

A Rare Leather and Silver Bookbinding by Bezalel made for a Bible, in Jerusalem Israel Circa 1913. Besides the unique craftmanship that went into making this attractive leather bind...

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1910s Israeli Vintage Sterling Silver

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Silver

Vintage S. Kirk & Son 925 Sterling Silver Salt Cellar Spoon and Under Plate
Vintage S. Kirk & Son 925 Sterling Silver Salt Cellar Spoon and Under Plate

Vintage S. Kirk & Son 925 Sterling Silver Salt Cellar Spoon and Under Plate

Located in Greer, SC

Vintage to antique repousse set in 925 sterling silver by S. Kirk & Son. Featuring a sterling silver salt cellar, salt spoon, and small under plate. Signed / hallmarked on the bo...

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Early 20th Century American Other Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cypress by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 75 Pc Dinner
Cypress by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 75 Pc Dinner

Cypress by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 75 Pc Dinner

By Georg Jensen

Located in Big Bend, WI

Mid-Century Modern Cypress by Georg Jensen sterling silver Flatware set, 75 pieces. This set includes: 12 Dinner Size Knives, long handle, 8 7/8" 12 Dinner Size Forks, 7 1/2" 12 Sal...

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20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Indian Engraved Silver Table Fountain by Oomersi Mawji & Sons
Indian Engraved Silver Table Fountain by Oomersi Mawji & Sons

Indian Engraved Silver Table Fountain by Oomersi Mawji & Sons

By Oomersi Mawji & Sons

Located in London, GB

Indian engraved silver table fountain by Oomersi Mawji & Sons Indian, late 19th century Measures: Height 40cm, width 23cm, depth 21cm This exceptional table fountain is by the c...

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Late 19th Century Indian Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette by Nathaniel Mills, 1838
Victorian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette by Nathaniel Mills, 1838

Victorian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette by Nathaniel Mills, 1838

By Nathaniel Mills

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver castle top vinaigrette depicting Abbotsford House, an addition to our collectable box collection. This exceptional antique silver vinaigrette has a rectangular form with rounded corners. The cover of this fine vinaigrette is embellished with a scene of Abbotsford House in high relief. The sides of the box are encompassed with bands of chased scrolling leaf ornamenation. The underside of the box is ornamented with engine turned decoration incorporating a plain rectangular vacant cartouche. Both the base and cover are embellished with applied scrolling leaf decorated borders. The hinged silver vinaigrette cover allows access to the original hallmarked hinged, pierced decorated silver gilt grille. The vinaigrette retains the original gilding; this has worn with age in a sympathetic fashion to an aesthetically pleasing mellow color. This exceptional vinaigrette was crafted by the renowned silversmith Nathaniel Mills. A historical country house which was the former residence of renowned novelist and poet Sir Walter Scott, situated in the Scottish Borders. Condition This antique vinaigrette is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional presentation condition. The decoration is very sharp. Full hallmarks struck to the interior and part hallmarks to the underside of the grille are all very clear. Dimensions Length 3.8cm/1.5", width 2.6cm/1", height 1cm/0.4". Weight 0.8 troy ounce/26.3g. Maker: Nathanial Mills...

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1830s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Wonderful quality antique Victorian silver sterling seven bottle cruet set
Wonderful quality antique Victorian silver sterling seven bottle cruet set

Wonderful quality antique Victorian silver sterling seven bottle cruet set

Located in Ipswich, GB

Wonderful quality antique Victorian silver sterling seven bottle cruet set by Elkington & Co, having a quality antique Victorian silver sterling circular shaped stand with a pierced ...

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19th Century British Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Silver Salt and pepper by Hans Hansen Denmark 1967 dated and Signed
Silver Salt and pepper by Hans Hansen Denmark 1967 dated and Signed

Silver Salt and pepper by Hans Hansen Denmark 1967 dated and Signed

By Hans Hansen

Located in Paris, IDF

Very rare Silver Salt and Pepper by Hans Hansenmade in Denmark in 1967 Signed on the bottom of each piece. Good condition

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Large 'Striker' Glass Jug, Hallmarked Birmingham 1892.
Large 'Striker' Glass Jug, Hallmarked Birmingham 1892.

Large 'Striker' Glass Jug, Hallmarked Birmingham 1892.

By Hukin & Heath

Located in London, GB

Splendid striker glass jug with hinged lid and silver collar. Using the same type of glass as match strikers, for the decorative effect it provides. Made by celebrated silversmiths, ...

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1890s British Antique Sterling Silver

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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.