Skip to main content

Sterling Silver

to
1,313
9,463
237
75
9,658
9,599
5,482
3,935
4,926
1,707
9,775
9,717
9,733
Sterling Silver For Sale
Antique Set of 6 Sheffield Sterling Silver Butter Knives with Pistol Handles
Located in Toronto, ON
A beautiful set of 6 Sheffield butter knives with floral wreath wrapped sterling silver pistol shaped handles, and EP silver plate blades. Each handle is...
Category

Early 20th Century English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver Plate

Table box concave corners enamel sterling silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular table box with concave corners in 925/1000 sterling silver with translucent fired enamel on guilloché, also on the sides and fine hand engravings in baroque style. With l...
Category

1950s Italian Baroque Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Pair of Cased Silver Napkin Rings
Located in Folkestone, GB
A good pair of cased silver napkin rings in their original case. Hallmarked Birmingham 1921 by C.T. Burrows. In good condition including case.
Category

Early 20th Century English Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

20th Century Italian Silver 800 and Ebony "Benvenuto Cellini Salt Cellar"Replica
Located in VALENZA, IT
Fantastic reproduction of the famous saltcellar of Benvenuto Cellini, symbol of the world goldsmith's art. The master goldsmith made only very few copies of this wonderful object that makes it a unique piece in the world. 6.641 grams of solid silver. Some information on the original piece by Benvenuto Cellini: The Cellini Salt...
Category

1980s Italian Renaissance Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen. Colossal sterling silver bowl on foot
Located in København, Copenhagen
Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen. Colossal sterling silver bowl on a three-legged foot. Designed in 1948. Modernist and stylish Danish design. Model 980 A. In perfect condition. Measu...
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Period Sterling Silver Mint Julep Cup
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Period, sterling silver mint julep cup, International Silver Co., Meriden, Ct., circa 1930s.Measures almost 4 inches high x ove...
Category

1930s American Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Schofield Castle Pattern Repousse Baltimore Sterling Silver Sugar Jar
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Baltimore silver repousse open sugar bow or jar. By Schofield. In sterling silver. In the rare 'Castle' pattern, depicting a castle in a forest landscape scene. W...
Category

Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hans Hansen, Kolding, Bowl of Sterling Silver Made in 1963
Located in København, Copenhagen
Hans Hansen, Kolding. Bowl of sterling silver. Made in 1963. Stamped Hans Hansen 925S, anno 1963. Measures: 16.5 cm x 11.5 cm. In perfect condition.
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

English King by Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 69 pc Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
ENGLISH KING (c. 1885) Patterns similar to our English King were first used in France and England late in the eighteenth century and have remained among the most popular styles for ...
Category

Early 20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Set of Five German Pewter Defregger Beer Stein Decorative Cup Bowl
Located in Wembley, GB
A set of Antique Five German Pewter Defregger Beer Stein Decorative Cup Bowl decorative objects , decorative beer cup or beer glass with lid, pressed, cast and chased. Circular, curv...
Category

1950s German Rococo Revival Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, Pewter

Pair of Taxco School Sterling Silver Dice, Mexico circa 1960s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Taxco School Sterling Silver Dice, Mexico circa 1960s Each one is hallmarked with the makers mark, .925 and Taxco. Elevate your gaming e...
Category

20th Century Mexican Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Jean Desprès - Champagne Ice Bucket Art Deco Hammered Silver Plated Metal
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Champagne Ice bucket "Art Deco" made in hammered silver plated metal and chain by Jean Desprès. Engraved signature under the base. Great condition.  Height: 25 cm Diameter : 21 cm.
Category

1940s French Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Pomellato Sterling Silver Honey Dish in Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in New York, NY
Rare Pomellato sterling silver duck-shaped honey dish with a Tiffany & Co. spoon, in Mid-Century Modern style with an elegant, geometric design. The...
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

La Paglia Sterling Silver Bowl by International Silver
Located in Miami, FL
An impressive sterling silver bowl by Alphonse La Paglia for International Sterling. Alphonse La Paglia is known for his distinct designs and studied under Georg Jensen. This bowl ha...
Category

20th Century American Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Faneuil by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 8 Service 44 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
FANEUIL (c. 1910) Faneuil was named for Faneuil Hall in Boston, the magnificent Georgian home of the Massachusetts Bay Colony government. Firs...
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gorham Sterling Silver Floral Repoussé Chambersticks, circa 1920-1930, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of Gorham sterling silver Chambersticks, circa 1920-1930. A beautiful Repoussé pattern of roses, fans, shells, and scrolls. Each with a finger holder, charming for the bedsid...
Category

1920s American American Classical Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

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

20th Century Sterling Italian Silver Lamp
20th Century Sterling Italian Silver Lamp
$1,463 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Art Nouveau German Sterling Fantasy Fish Motif Oil Lamp/Cigar Lighter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Art Nouveau German Sterling Fantasy Fish Motif Oil Lamp/Cigar Lighter German, Late 19th Century, Unmarked, .800 Silver Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Art Nouveau with this captivating German sterling fantasy fish motif oil lamp/cigar lighter. Dating back to the late 19th century, this piece is a true testament to the creativity and artistry of the era. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the lamp is a fantastical, caricature-like fish cast and engraved realistically. The fish rests on its back, supported by its fins and dorsal fin, with wide-opened eyes and an open mouth revealing the oil lamp's wick. The turned-up tail serves as the handle for this ingeniously designed oil lamp and cigar lighter. Made of unmarked .800 silver, this piece embodies the quality and craftsmanship of German silversmithing. With dimensions of 4 inches in height, 3.5 inches in width, and 2 inches in depth, this lamp is a statement piece that will captivate any observer. Weighing 3.5 ounces, it exudes a substantial and luxurious feel. Step into the enchanting world of Art Nouveau with this captivating German oil lamp...
Category

Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Style Sterling Silver Grape Shears
Located in New York, NY
Pair of sterling silver, Victorian style grape shears, Sheffield, England, 1938. "Fox and Grapes" motif on each handle. One of the cutting "blades" has ...
Category

1930s English Victorian Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tetard Freres Perles Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service French 343 Pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Founded in 1880 by Edmond Tétard (1860-1901) following the purchase of the house of Mr. Hugo. In 1889, he participated in the World Expo and received a Gold Medal. The house specializes in services and Louis XV style pieces. In 1901, the house was taken over by his three sons, Henri, Jacques and Georges under the name Tétard Frères. From the 1920s, the house works after the models of Valery Bizouard (1875-1945) and Louis Tardy (1881-1978), creators of Avant Garde. Jean Tétard...
Category

Mid-19th Century French Art Deco Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Spanish Silver Salt and Pepper Shakers in the Shape of Chicks, 1940s
Located in Delft, NL
Spanish Silver salt and pepper shakers in the shape of chicks, 1940s Lovely chicks with their green eyes as shakers for salt and pepper The tail of the chicks has a screw thread,...
Category

20th Century Spanish Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Large Antique American Sterling Silver Tyg / Loving Cup by Howard & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique, Edwardian era loving cup (or tyg). In sterling silver. By Howard & Co. - the early 20th century New York City maker's of high-quality, high end silver. With three ...
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Wedgwood by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 40 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful, heirloom quality WEDGWOOD BY INTERNATIONAL Sterling Silver flatware set - 40 pieces. This set includes: 8 KNIVES w/French stainless blades, 9" 8 FORKS, 7 1/4" 8 SALAD FO...
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Barocco Style Table Lamp
Located in VALENZA, IT
Superb lamp in solid sterling silver completely worked, embossed and hand chiselled. The square base and the stem are enriched with acanthus leaves, fruits and leaflets, typical of t...
Category

1970s Italian Baroque Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

R. Wallace & Sons SS Bent Handle Baby Spoon With "Jack and Jill" Engraved Bowl
Located in valatie, NY
R. Wallace & Sons Sterling Silver Bent Handle Baby Spoon With "Jack and Jill" Engraved Bowl. Girl with a Puppy on the Handle Engraved "Kiss Me." Trent Antiques has been a respected...
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Buttercup by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 64 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Intricately carved floral motifs carefully arranged along the handle and by the neck of this fanciful pattern are balanced by a slender central panel edged with delicate borders. Introduced in 1899, the graceful clusters of buttercups adorning each piece are reminiscent of hand-sewn Venetian lace and bring to mind the romance of nuptials. This sentimental pattern is equally at home in casual and formal settings, and will enhance everyday dining as well as add a festive touch to special occasions. Buttercup by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Windham by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 120 pcs Dinner
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. Windham was first introduced by Tiffany in 1923. It was n...
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Da Vinci by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12 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: 12 Knives, 9 1/8" 12 Forks, 7 1/2" 12 Salad Forks, 7" 12 Teaspoons, 6 1/8" 1 Se...
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Savannah by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 65 Piece
Located in Big Bend, WI
Savannah by Reed & Barton sterling silver flatware set - 65 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 9 1/8" 12 forks, 7 3/8" 12 salad forks, 6 1/2" 12 teaspoons, 6" 12 place ...
Category

1960s American Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Enameled Table Clock
Located in VALENZA, IT
Art deco octagonal table clock cm. 10x10 in 925/1000 gilded silver with translucent black and red fired enamels on guilloché, Swiss mechanical skeletal movement, winding 8 days The miniatures are hand-painted on a usually white homogeneous enamel base. The same colored glazes are used, but ground much finer, which are mixed with special oils to form an infinite palette of colors. The paint must be gradually dried on electric stoves...
Category

1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Classic Rose by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 54 pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Classic Rose by Reed & Barton sterling silver Flatware set, 54 pieces. This set includes: 12 Knives, 9 1/8" 12 Forks, 7 1/2" 12 Salad Forks, 6 5/8" 12 Teaspoons, 6" 1 Gravy Ladle, 7...
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

English King by Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 32 pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
ENGLISH KING (c. 1885) Patterns similar to our English King were first used in France and England late in the eighteenth century and have remained among the most popular styles for>...
Category

Early 20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid 20th c. Sterling Silver Tazza on Round Foot - Barbara J. Walters Estate
Located in Morristown, NJ
Mid-20th c., Pampaloni Bichierogra, Florence, Italy, a two-handled tazza on a round foot with scroll handles, marked. The bowl is hammered. Dimensions: 2"h x 4"l x 2.5"w Condition:...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Georgian Locking Sterling Silver Tea Caddy Henry Chawner London 1787
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Georgian engraved sterling silver tea caddy, by Henry Chawner, London, 1787. Of fluted oval form with bright-cut floral borders with ...
Category

1780s English George III Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Eternally Yours by 1847 Rogers Silverplate Flatware Set for 12 Service 72 pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Eternally Yours by 1847 Rogers Bros. silverplate flatware cutlery set, 88 pieces. This set includes: 12 Dinner Knives, 9 3/8" 12 Dinner Forks, 7 1/2" 12 Salad Forks, 6 7/8" 12 Teasp...
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Early 19th Century English Sterling Silver Drinking Cup
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Double handle sterling silver English cup, circa 1813. Unknown maker mark.
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen 'Acorn' Sterling Silver Gravy Ladle
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Georg Jensen 'Acorn' Sterling Silver Gravy ladle. Weighs 87 grams
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

San Lorenzo, Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set 340 Pcs in Fitted Chest
Located in Big Bend, WI
San Lorenzo was introduced by Tiffany & Co. in the year 1916. Named for Florence's Church of San Lorenzo, its shield and paneling are typical of Renaissance Revival design. This noble pattern goes well with Victorian, Edwardian or neoclassical styles. Outstanding San Lorenzo by Tiffany & Co. sterling silver flatware set in vintage fitted Tiffany chest...
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chinese Export Powder/Talc Shaker
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Export, sterling silver powder/talc holder/shaker, China, Ca. 1900. Decorated with an etched, full dragon that wraps itself around the holder/shaker. Holder is also lightly h...
Category

Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Exceptional Silver Cigar Box/Smoking Compendium by Mappin & Webb
Located in Bath, GB
A truly exceptional Art Deco Gentleman's smoking compendium, beautiful quality by the highly sought-after silversmith, Mappin & Webb. This impressive piece stands on four original...
Category

1920s British Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Imperial Chrysanthemum Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 416 Pc Chest
Located in Big Bend, WI
Provenance: This set was owned by then president of the Historic Broadmoor Resort, Charles L. Tutt II, for his home in Colorado Springs. That home was given to the Colorado College a...
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

English King by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 60 piece
Located in Big Bend, WI
ENGLISH KING (c. 1885) Patterns similar to our English King were first used in France and England late in the eighteenth century and have remained among the most popular styles for>...
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

20th Century Antique Queen Anne Style English Sterling Silver Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver box made in the George I style, an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. This exceptional antique George V sterling silver box has a plain circular form in the George I style. The surface of the box is plain and encircled with applied molded decoration. This impressive George I style box is fitted with a hinged hallmarked cover ornamented with a plain circular elevated panel to the center. The hinge is ornamented with a shaped undulating design in conjunction with the cover and the body. The box secures closed with a hallmarked hinged catch to the anterior edge, reflecting the same design to that of the posterior. This impressive example of antique silverware is an exceptional replica of an early Georgian...
Category

1910s English George I Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Custom Engraved by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 67 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Edward Moore, designer of this pattern, dominated the first era of Tiffany made flatware and designed several full lines of sterling patterns. Moore's father manufactured for Tiffany...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Reed & Barton Francis I Sterling Silver Round Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Francis I sterling silver bowl. Made by Reed & Barton in Taunton, Mass. in 1950. Quatrefoil well and wide flared mouth with wavy scrolled rim. Chased and embossed fruits. A nice piec...
Category

1950s American Renaissance Revival Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Paramount by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 40 Pieces Modern
Located in Big Bend, WI
Fabulous Paramount by Kirk sterling silver flatware set of 40 pieces. This modern design is based on the city skyline and architecture (see copy of original advertisement for this pa...
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Table Clock Square Box Fire Enameled Guilloché Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Table clock shaped opening square box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fire enamels on guilloche. Swiss mechanical skeleton movement with 8 days charge with a...
Category

1970s Italian Queen Anne Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold, Gold Plate

Sterling Silver Modern Menorah
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Proud to offer this modern sterling silver menorah to celebrate a thousand years old tradition. A singular tube connects the eight lights to the singular “shamash”. It sits on a ha...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Debussy by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 66 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Debussy by Towle sterling silver Flatware set, 66 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 9" 12 forks, 7 1/2" 12 salad forks, 6 1/2" 12 teaspoons, 6" 1...
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Brilliant Cut Glass Perfume Bottle with Sterling Silver Top Cap
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous heavy brilliant cut glass perfume bottle with sterling silver top. Has a glass stopper as well. In excellent antique condition with ...
Category

1930s English Edwardian Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Repousse by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 48 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
This pattern was named after the art of repouss (the process of embossing metal from the back by hammering), originally used in European silversmithing. The Repousse pattern, first c...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Liberty Art Nouveau Lost Wax Casting Frame
Located in VALENZA, IT
Silver frame made with the lost wax casting technique. The frame is in Art Nouveau style and the verifiable weight is all in silver, except for the wooden back. The decorations are...
Category

1990s Italian Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Neolcassical Sterling Silver Handled Cake Rake
Located in New York, NY
"This beautifully formed Neoclassical Sterling Silver Handled Cake Rake Originates from the United States, Circa 1950. Features a beautifully composed geometric composition with beau...
Category

1950s Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Two Compartment Sterling Silver Footed Table Box with Hinged Lids
Located in New York, NY
Unusual, Art Deco Period, sterling silver, two-compartment table box on bun feet and having two hinged lids and a handle, The Watrous Division of The International Silver Co., Meride...
Category

1920s American Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hepplewhite by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 129 Pc Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental Dinner and Luncheon Size Hepplewhite by Reed & Barton sterling silver Flatware set, 129 pieces. This tailored, timeless pattern is a best seller. This set includes: 12 Di...
Category

Early 20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

English King Gold by Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 48 pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
ENGLISH KING (c. 1885) Patterns similar to our English King were first used in France and England late in the eighteenth century and have remained among the most popular styles for>...
Category

Early 20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pomellato Sterling Silver Honey Dish on Tray in Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in New York, NY
Rare Pomellato sterling silver duck-shaped honey dish with a spoon on a matching tray, in Mid-Century Modern style with an elegant, geometric design...
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

A Sterling Silver Service for 12 By Gorham 100 Pcs Melrose Pattern
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A sterling silver flatware service for 12 plus 16 serving pieces. Made by Gorham pattern, Melrose. The set consists of 12 each, dinner forks, dinner kn...
Category

20th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Sterling Silver Playing Card Box, 1899
Located in Bath, GB
A superb late Victorian playing card box made from English sterling silver fully hallmarked for Birmingham 1899; the makers mark is also present for the well renowned English silversmith, Levi, and Salaman. The box retains the two heavy beveled glass panels to the top with one card below depicting Elizabeth...
Category

1890s English Late Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

Eighteenth Century by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 57 Pc
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous 18th century by Reed & Barton sterling silver flatware set- 57 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 9" 12 forks, 7 1/2" 12 salad forks, 6 1/4" 12 teaspoons, 6" 1 gravy lad...
Category

1970s North American Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage, New and Antique Sterling Silver

Dining and entertaining changed drastically when we began to set our tables with sterling silver for holiday gatherings, wedding receptions, engagement parties and, in some of today’s homes, everyday meals.

Often called the “Queen of metals,” silver has been universally adored for thousands of years. It is easy to see why it has always been sought after: It is durable, strong and beautiful. (Louis XIV had tables made entirely of silver.) Sterling silver is an alloy that is made of 92.5 percent silver — the “925” stamp that identifies sterling-silver jewelry refers to this number. The other 7.5 percent in sterling silver is typically sourced from copper.

Neoclassical-style sterling-silver goods in Europe gained popularity in the late 18th century — a taste for sterling-silver tableware as well as tea sets had taken shape — while in the United States, beginning in the 19th century, preparing the dinner table with sterling-silver flatware had become somewhat of a standard practice. Indeed, owning lots of silver goods during the Victorian era was a big deal. Back then, displaying fine silver at home was a status symbol for middle-class American families. And this domestic silver craze meant great profitability for legendary silversmith manufacturers such as Reed & Barton, Gorham Manufacturing Company and the International Silver Company, which was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898, a major hub of silver manufacturing nicknamed “Silver City.”

Today, special occasions might call for ceremonial silver designed by Tiffany & Co. or the seductive sterling-silver cutlery from remarkable Danish silversmith Georg Jensen, but there really doesn’t have to be an event on the calendar to trot out your finest tableware.

Event- and wedding-planning company maestro Tara Guérard says that some “investment pieces,” such as this widely enamored alloy, should see everyday use, and we’re inclined to agree.

“Sterling-silver flatware is a must-have that you can use every single day, even to eat cereal,” she says. “Personally, I want a sterling-silver goblet set for 12 to 20; I would use them every time I had a dinner party. Ultimately, there are no criteria for buying vintage pieces: Buy what you love, and make it work.”

Whether you’re thinking “ceremonial” or “cereal,” browse a versatile collection of vintage, new and antique sterling-silver wares on 1stDibs today.

Recently Viewed

View All