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Sterling Silver For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Art Deco
Harald Nielsen for Georg Jensen. Art Deco "Pyramid" candelabra, sterling silver
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Harald Nielsen for Georg Jensen.
Art Deco "Pyramid" candelabra in sterling silver.
Dated 1933-44.
Design 537A.
In very good condition.
Measures: 33 x 23 cm.
Early stamp.
Category
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen. "Cactus" salt and pepper shakers in sterling silver.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Gundorph Albertus (1887-1970) for Georg Jensen, Denmark,
"Cactus" salt and pepper shakers in sterling silver.
Designed in 1930.
Model number: 629A.
Stamped with 1945-51 Georg Jens...
Category
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Art Deco Drakes D6 Silver Plated Beef Carving Trolley 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A magnificent and rare fully restored antique Art Deco silver plate serving cart, circa 1930 in date.
Serve your roast beef in style!!
This stunning trolley is suitable for serving cooked meats such as roast beef, lamb, and turkey.
It features a vented silver plated locking retractable revolving dome which opens to a detachable well and water tank over 2 spirit burners.
The water tank has two recesses with containers for gravy or vegetables, as well as an aluminium carving board. It has a vented screw knob for filling the tank with water and for vapour or steam escape.
The sides are fitted with handles and a detachable plate holder, set upon an oval walnut cabriole leg base.
The middle shelf is fitted with an oval silver plated utensil tray and the whole is mounted on four rubberized wheels.
This superb piece was crafted by perhaps London's finest silversmith of the time, Drakes Silversmiths of Brewer Street, London W1.
It is a Drakes model, D6, No: 824 and bears the silver plated label. It is one of the most desirable models they made, with the revolving dome, which makes it very easy to use.
This truly exceptional piece is offered in superb fully restored overall condition.
Provenance:
Executive Chef John Williams, The Ritz, 150 Piccadilly, London.
Condition:
In really excellent condition having been beautifully repolished in our workshops, the silver plated parts have all been beautifully replated by a top London silversmith, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 120 x Width 119 x Depth 68
Dimensions in inches:
Height 3 foot, 11 inches x Width 3 foot, 11 inches x Depth 2 foot, 3 inches
Drakes
Harry Drake started manufacturing carving trolleys and gained success in the 60s when he made two for the new London Hilton. Conrad Hilton...
Category
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Sterling Silver Weighted Pedestal Compote
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lovely Sterling Silver compote with a simple and sophisticated edging. The piece is a compliment to any cocktail table or bar... serving nuts to candies or for display of a floati...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Harald Nielsen for Georg Jensen Art Deco vase in hammered sterling silver.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen Art Deco vase in hammered sterling silver.
Designed by Harald Nielsen.
Model number 500.
Measures: 14.5 x 5 cm.
Stamped: 500 / Q10 / HN
In very good condition.
Category
20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Elysee by Puiforcat French Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Dinner Service 96 pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Jean Elysée Puiforcat was a French silversmith, sculptor and designer. Puiforcat is considered the "most important French Art Deco silversmith." These handcrafted utensils show off t...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
A Four Piece Silver Coffee Set by Gerald Benney
Located in Lee-On-The-Solent, GB
A solid silver four piece coffee set by the renowned silversmith Gerald Benney (b. April 1930 - d. June 2008). The four pieces consist of a coffee pot, milk jug, sugar bowl and spoon...
Category
1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
c. 1920-30s Webster Sterling Silver Compote
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Hammered finish sterling silver large compote, c.1920-30s, by Webster. Lobed edge with gadroon border, a strikingly modern effect. Weighted base.
9.25" dia., 2.5" h.
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 6 Sterling Silver Forks by Watson
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 6 sterling silver luncheon or place forks, Mount Vernon pattern of 1907 by Watson. With the hallmark used form 1879-1907. Monogram D? 9.05 troy oz.
7" x 13/16".
Whitehall Ant...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Sauce Boat & Liner in "Cinderella" Pattern Sterling Silver by Gorham
By Gorham
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Art Deco Sauce Boat by Gorham originates from the United States, Circa 1926. Part of Gorham's "Cinderella" Pattern series, with fabulous detailing and elegant proportio...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver Horse Cigarette Case Asprey
Located in Newark, England
Hallmarked Asprey, London
The case of flat rectangular form with a splayed lid and base featuring a neat engine turned pattern throughout. The lid with a high quality engraved horse...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Pair Of 5-Flame Art Deco Silver Candelabras, Bruckmann & Sons Germany, Ca 1930
Located in Vienna, AT
Two elegant five-flame candleholders on an octagonal stepped foot with pearl band border, raised in the centre and opening into a
shaft with octagonal cross-section, octagonal bead ring in the lower area of the shaft, widening wall and forming a pedestal for the armpiece with central spout, four curved volute arms, attached, unscrewable vase-shaped spouts, wide eaves bowls with pearl band rim, the octagonal shape continuing here in every detail.
Crescent + crown - German imperial silver hallmark from 1888
800 - silver fineness
Eagle Brand - Master's sign BRUCKMANN & SONS, Silver goods factory, Heilbronn, established 1805, Peter Bruckmann (1865-1937) was the
first chairman of Deutscher Werkbund...
Category
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Art Deco Engine Turned Silver Compact. English 1930's
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Very smart art deco silver compact
Engine turned
Clear hallmark. Birmingham 1938
Good condition.
Category
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Vintage ELA Sterling Silver and Guilloche Enamel Salt Shaker Denmark
By Egon Lauridsen
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A vintage salt shaker and spoon from Egon Lauridsen of Denmark in sterling silver and enamel with original satin-lined and fitted box. The set con...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Georg Jensen Annual Spoons Gilt Sterling Silver with Enamel, Set of 10
By Georg Jensen
Located in Bochum, NRW
Annual spoons 1980-1989 in original box, designed by Annelise Björner, edited by Georg Jensen.
Annual spoons series began in 1971. Each spoon is crafted in sterling silver, then gold...
Category
1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Asprey sterling silver cigarette / card case, slide opens Pat 21914
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful silver work in this early Asprey Co , before Garrard cigarette case, /card, marked and patent number as shown .Has also a personalized. inscription inside . The Asprey ca...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gundorph Albertus for Georg Jensen. "Cactus" salt and pepper shakers.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Gundorph Albertus (1887-1970) for Georg Jensen, Denmark.
"Cactus" salt and pepper shakers in sterling silver.
Designed in 1930.
Model number: 629A.
Stamped with 1945-51 Georg Jens...
Category
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Box Art Deco style designed for Cartier USA Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Round table box in 925/1000 sterling silver with fire-enamelled Art Deco design. Dimensions diameter cm. 14.5 cm high. 3. Weight gr. 648. With clear amethyst of cts. 15.40, set on the lid, cut in the shape and size of the "Hortensia", one of the hundred most famous diamonds in the world...
Category
1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Georg Jensen, Cactus, sterling silver and stainless steel sauce spoon
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen, Cactus, a sterling silver and stainless steel sauce spoon.
Stamped with the hallmark after 1944.
In excellent condition.
Dimensions: L 20.0 cm.
Category
20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
SILVER Drinking Wine Glassware Rare Antique SET OF SIX GLASSES Botticelli Venus
Located in Hampshire, GB
A set of artistically designed and created antique six silver drinking wine glasses With a figure of Botticelli's Venus. They are in excellent condition.
Circa: 1830s
SILVER Drinking Wine Glassware Rare Antique Glasses...
Category
1830s German Art Deco Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Metal, Sheet Metal
Antique Silver Salt Pepper Shaker, Art Deco Decorative Condiment Set with Tray
Located in Hampshire, GB
A modernist Silver Condiment Set comprising a Salt shaker, a Pepper Shaker, a Mustard Pot & a spoon. The mustard pot has a blue glass bowl and a silver spoon. Each item's exterior ha...
Category
1940s English Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver Plate, Silver, Metal
Georg Jensen, Cactus, two sterling silver salt spoons.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen, Cactus, two sterling silver salt spoons.
Stamped with the hallmark after 1944.
In excellent condition.
Dimensions: L 5.5 cm.
Category
20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Italian Tea and Coffee Set 4 Pieces Sterling silver
Located in Kiel, SH
A Coffee and tea set with sugar pot and milk jug
All pieces are made of Sterling silver
with bakelite handles
all pieces marked Fr Veniziani Milano Firenze 900
Category
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Georg Jensen, Cactus, two sterling silver appetizer forks/herring forks.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen, Cactus, two sterling silver appetizer forks/herring forks.
Stamped with the hallmark from 1945-1951.
In excellent condition.
Dimensions:...
Category
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen, Cactus, a pair of sterling silver jam spoons.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen, Cactus, a pair of sterling silver jam spoons.
Stamped with the hallmark from 1945-1951.
In excellent condition.
Dimensions: 13.6 cm.
Category
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Period Sterling Silver Cocktail Shaker
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco period, sterling silver cocktail shaker - Cocktails for Two - Reed and Barton Silversmiths, Taunton, Mass., circa 1930's. Lightly gilt inter...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Gold
Silver and Tropical wood William Spratling style Dominoes Set
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Amazing Wiliam Spratling Style Dominoes set made of tropical wood and silver inlay.
Category
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
English Sterling Silver, Small Salver or Card Tray, Hallmarked, Sheffield 1924
Located in York, GB
Solid Sterling Silver - SMALL SALVER or CARD TRAY - very well made
in heavy gauge silver.
English hallmarks showing that this key was made in Sheffield in 1924.
Lion - Sterlin...
Category
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Georg Jensen, Cactus, set of nine sterling silver dinner forks.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen, Cactus, a set of nine sterling silver dinner forks.
Stamped with the hallmark from 1944 onwards.
In excellent condition.
Dimensions: L 18.4 cm.
Category
20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Los Castillo Signed Mexican Sterling Cream and Sugar with Lapis Birds
By Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning and rare pair of sterling silver Los Castillo cream and sugar. The Mexican Silver is made in Taxco Mexico by the iconic Los Ca...
Category
20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver, Brass
Georg Jensen, Kaktus, set of twelve sterling silver dessert spoons.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen, Kaktus, a set of twelve sterling silver dessert spoons.
Stamped with the post 1944 hallmark.
In excellent condition.
Dimensions: L 16.9 cm.
Category
20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen, Cactus, six sterling silver dinner spoons.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen, Cactus, a set of six sterling silver dinner spoons.
Stamped with the hallmark from 1933 to 1944.
In excellent condition.
Dimensions: L 19.0 cm.
Category
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen, Cactus, set of six sterling silver dinner spoons.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen, Cactus, a set of six sterling silver dinner spoons.
Stamped with the hallmark from 1933 to 1944.
In excellent condition.
Dimensions: L 19.0 cm.
Category
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Giant Sterling Silver Polo Trophy - Cup - Champagne Cooler. Circa 1920
By Corona
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Giant Sterling Silver Polo Trophy - Cup - Champagne Cooler. Circa 1920. Fantastic Art Deco Polo Trophy. It can be used as a Wine or Champa...
Category
Early 20th Century Argentine Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Pyramid, set of eight long-handled dinner knives.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen Pyramid, a set of eight long-handled dinner knives in sterling silver and steel.
Hallmarked with post-1944 marks.
In excellent condition.
Dimensions: L 22.6 cm.
Category
20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
Georg Jensen Pyramid, set of five long-handled lunch knives.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen Pyramid, a set of five long-handled lunch knives in sterling silver and stainless steel.
Hallmarks: One knife with 1933-1944 hallmark. Four with after 1944 hallmark.
In ...
Category
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Stainless Steel, Sterling Silver
A Pair Antique Silver Salt Pepper Shaker Art Deco Decorative Condiment Set Tray
Located in Hampshire, GB
A pair of modernist Silver Condiment sets comprising a Salt shaker, a Pepper Shaker, a Mustard Pot & a spoon. The mustard pot has a blue glass bowl and a silver spoon. Each item's ex...
Category
1940s English Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Metal, Sterling Silver, Silver Plate, Silver
Georg Jensen Pyramid, set of six dinner forks in sterling silver.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen Pyramid, a set of six dinner forks in sterling silver.
Stamped with post-1944 hallmark.
In excellent condition.
Dimensions: L 18.2 cm.
Category
20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Pyramid, two dinner forks in sterling silver.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen Pyramid, a set of two dinner forks in sterling silver.
Stamped with post-1944 hallmark.
In excellent condition.
Dimensions: L 18.2 cm.
Category
20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Tea Set 3 Part English Silver, Serving Tray, Home Decorative Objects
Located in Hampshire, GB
An antique afternoon tea set. An English Sheffield, silver 3-pieces set with a serving tray, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
Attractive ...
Category
1830s English Art Deco Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver
Vintage Signed Napier Sterling Silver Modernist Style Choker or Collar Necklace
By Napier Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful and bold statement necklace in sterling silver by Napier. The half spheres are nestled together in further organic, playful forms that when presented on the neck create a...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Mid-Century Tableware/ Barware Serving Dish
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Mid-Century Tableware/Barware Serving Dish. Crafted to perfection, this dish bears the distinguished maker's ma...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Fairfax by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 98 Pieces Place Size
By Gorham
Located in Big Bend, WI
Embodying the spirit of casual luxury, Fairfax has a sterling design that never goes out of style. As timely today as when it was first introduced in 1910, this design is influenced ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Doulton Burslem Art Deco Silver Mounted Coffee Cup Set
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A scarce and exceptional Doulton Burslem Art Deco silver mounted coffee cup set complete with saucer and original spoon and dated 1929. The porcelain tr...
Category
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Antique Silver Bowl Small Fruit Basket with Relief, Openwork Decorative Object
Located in Hampshire, GB
Antique silver bowl small fruit basket with relief, openwork decorative object hallmarked sterling silver oval bon bon dish bowl intricate cut out ...
Category
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Pyramide, a set of nine coffee spoons in sterling silver.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen Pyramide, a set of nine coffee spoons in sterling silver.
With a hallmark after 1944.
In excellent condition.
Dimensions: L 10.5 cm.
Category
20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Contrast by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Mid Century Modern 62 pcs
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Mid-Century Modern CONTRAST BY LUNT sterling silver with nylon handle Flatware set, designed by Nord Bowlen of Greenfeld, MA in 1956 - 62 pieces. This set includes:
12 Knives, 9 3/...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco A. Michelsen Sterling Silver & Enamel 1931 Christmas Spoon & Fork Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Christmas souvenir spoon set.
By Anton Michelsen.
In sterling silver with gilt decoration throughout and enamel decoration to the h...
Category
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage Elco Sterling 925 & 800 Silver Double Link 9 Charm Bracelet 37g
By Elco
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage charm bracelet featuring an Elco sterling double link chain and open box clasp. Charms include a plastic globe with sterling stand, 800 silver bell with enamel Luzern shield, unmarked bidet, 800 silver Pallazzo Vecchio tower marked Firenze (Florence), HCU 800 silver and enamel shield with painted cityscape, unmarked Hillsdale College silver and enamel crest, unmarked skier, mini signet ring with eagles marked 18+, and a sterling by Jewel Art capitol building...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Tiffany American Modern Sterling Silver Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Modern sterling silver bowl. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1937. Round with curved and fluted sides. Rim flat and applied with incised band. Short foot ring with same. Fully ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen sterling silver footed bowl, 413 B
By Georg Jensen
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
GEORG JENSEN STERLING SILVER FOOTED BOWL.
The sterling silver bowl marked #413/B, with the Georg Jensen trademark used 1925-1932, designer Johan Rohde.
Dimensions: 7.25" x 4.25"H. W...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Circa 1950-70 Pair of Sterling Salt Cups
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1950-70 pair of sterling silver gilt wash salt shaking cups by Carl Poul Petersen, Montreal. Mid century modern. Hand made. Petersen apprenticed to Georg Jensen & married his d...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Italian Trifoglio Tray by Franco Grigniani for Alessi 1970s
By Alessi
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Alessi tray designed by Franco Grignani in 1974 (signed underneath) with engraved pattern.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Stainless Steel
9ct.GOLD PRESENTATION OPEN FACED POCKET WATCH - WALTHAM TRAVELER - Dated:- 1913
Located in York, GB
PRESENTATION WALTHAM TRAVELER OPEN FACED MAN`S POCKET WATCH
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9ct. Gold Case stamped with the maker`s initials - ALD, for Aaron Lufkin Denni...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold
Vision by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 95 Pieces Modern
Located in Big Bend, WI
International sterling flatware in the pattern Vision designed by Ronald Hayes Pearson patented in 1961. This discontinued pattern features clean, Modernisn inspired lines and is fea...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Christoffersen Modern Jewelry Sterling Bracelet Pin Earring International Silver
By Kurt Eric Christoffersen, International Silver
Located in Atlanta, GA
An impressive and Modernist style mid 20th century era set of Kurt Eric Christoffersen designed sterling jewelry consisting of a silver bracelet, pin or...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Elsa Peretti 40 Piece Tiffany and Company Padova Sterling Silver Flatware Set
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Elsa Peretti 40 Piece Tiffany and Company Padova Sterling Silver Flatware Set. Each piece signed and hallmarked. 16 Spoons, 16 Forks, and 8 knives. Lar...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Tiffany Mid-Century Goblet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver goblet by the world renowned Tiffany and Company. It has that classic Mid-Century modern look with that heavy Tiffany weight. Straight lines and ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern 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.
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