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Pekka Turtiainen Silver Tray  Helsinki 1970. Signed
Pekka Turtiainen Silver Tray  Helsinki 1970. Signed

Pekka Turtiainen Silver Tray Helsinki 1970. Signed

Located in Paris, IDF

Hand made Pekka Turtiainen Sterling Silver tray made with Samodorok technique in Helsinki by A. Sirtano circa 1970. Signed by the designer and stampe...

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

Materials

Silver

Sterling Silver Tiffany Challah Knife
Sterling Silver Tiffany Challah Knife

Sterling Silver Tiffany Challah Knife

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Sterling silver Tiffany & Company challah knife in the “Padova” pattern, introduced in 1984. An elegant and modern style to compliment your majestic Shabbat table.

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1980s American Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

A German Silver Hannukah Menorah by Gayer and Krauss, circa 1920
A German Silver Hannukah Menorah by Gayer and Krauss, circa 1920

A German Silver Hannukah Menorah by Gayer and Krauss, circa 1920

By Gayer & Krauss

Located in New York, NY

A resplendent Hanukkah Menorah made by Gayer and Krauss in the early 20th Century. Resting on a large multifaceted stepped dome base, bell-bottomed with a spool center and weighted....

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Early 20th Century German Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Elegante by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 102 Pcs Dinner
Elegante by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 102 Pcs Dinner

Elegante by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 102 Pcs Dinner

By Reed & Barton

Located in Big Bend, WI

Outstanding monumental dinner and Luncheon Elegante by Reed and Barton sterling silver Flatware set, 102 pieces. This set includes: 12 dinner size knives, blunt, 10" 12 dinner si...

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Early 1900s Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Sauce Ladle Spoon in Hampton Pattern
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Sauce Ladle Spoon in Hampton Pattern

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Sauce Ladle Spoon in Hampton Pattern

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Tiffany & Co. sterling silver sauce ladle in the Hampton pattern, and in Art Deco style. It measures 7 1/2'' in length by 2 1/2'' in width by 7/8'' in height, weighs 3.2 troy ounces,...

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20th Century American Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Silver Lighthouse Style Sugar Caster
Antique Victorian Silver Lighthouse Style Sugar Caster

Antique Victorian Silver Lighthouse Style Sugar Caster

Located in Sofia, BG

Rare antique Victorian sterling silver English lighthouse sugar caster This large caster is a very fine and impressive example of its type. It has a tapering cylindrical form onto ...

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1890s British Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Unusual Antique George I Britannia Silver Marrow Scoop and Spoon 1716
Unusual Antique George I Britannia Silver Marrow Scoop and Spoon 1716

Unusual Antique George I Britannia Silver Marrow Scoop and Spoon 1716

Located in London, GB

An unusual Antique George I Serving Spoon and Marrow Scoop in one. Made in London, England in 1716. Makers Mark unclear. Approx. Weight - 72g Approx. Length - 28.3cm Approx. Width ...

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17th Century English George I Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Solid Silver Card Case with Floral Chased Motif
Antique Victorian Solid Silver Card Case with Floral Chased Motif

Antique Victorian Solid Silver Card Case with Floral Chased Motif

Located in London, GB

We are delighted to offer this exquisite antique solid silver card case made in the early Victorian period in Birmingham, 1839 with the maker's mark of Francis Clark. Clark was a s...

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19th Century Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany Edwardian Classical Pierced Sterling Silver Bread Tray
Tiffany Edwardian Classical Pierced Sterling Silver Bread Tray

Tiffany Edwardian Classical Pierced Sterling Silver Bread Tray

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Edwardian Classical sterling silver bread tray. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1912. Oval well with tapering sides and reeded and sloping rim. Pierced geometric borders an...

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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Tiffany Tazza
Sterling Silver Tiffany Tazza

Sterling Silver Tiffany Tazza

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Being offered is a sterling silver tazza by the world renowned Tiffany & Company. Designed in the neoclassical style it has a delicately etched motif around the edge. An elegant pi...

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1930s American Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Hammered Menorah
Sterling Hammered Menorah

Sterling Hammered Menorah

By Zaramella Argenti 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Hand hammered and very modern in shape and design. Each arm is straight and looks like a pipe. It has an industrial, modern look that way ahead of its time. Young and cutting-edge bl...

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2010s Italian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Skyphos Cup, Edward & John Barnard c.1867
19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Skyphos Cup, Edward & John Barnard c.1867

19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Skyphos Cup, Edward & John Barnard c.1867

By Edward & John Barnard

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th Century Victorian solid silver skyphos cup, of traditional form on a plane columb base, of heavy gauge and the body chased with holly leaves and berries on matted ground...

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1860s British Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Emil Hermann German Sterling Silver Tea Set Four-Piece Modernistic 0408
Emil Hermann German Sterling Silver Tea Set Four-Piece Modernistic 0408

Emil Hermann German Sterling Silver Tea Set Four-Piece Modernistic 0408

By Emil Hermann

Located in Big Bend, WI

Emil Hermann This Mid-Century modernistic four-piece sterling silver tea set was made by Emil Hermann of Germany circa 1921-1950s. The pieces are modernistic with ball finials. The...

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Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver “Forget-Me-Not” Serving Spoon
Sterling Silver “Forget-Me-Not” Serving Spoon

Sterling Silver “Forget-Me-Not” Serving Spoon

By S. Kirk & Sons

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Being offered is a sterling silver serving spoon by S. Kirk and Sons in the “Forget-Me-Not” pattern, 1910. A gorgeous floral motif of daises, roses and leaves decorates the entire ...

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1910s American Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Solid Silver Large Partridge/Grouse Bird Model Box - Edwardian 1910
Antique Solid Silver Large Partridge/Grouse Bird Model Box - Edwardian 1910

Antique Solid Silver Large Partridge/Grouse Bird Model Box - Edwardian 1910

Located in London, GB

We are delighted to offer this magnificent solid silver large partridge model made in the Edwardian era with import marks for Chester, Boaz Moses Landeck, 1910. The silver bird is ...

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Early 20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Antique Viennese Enamel & Silver Jug c. 1870 Vienna Austria
Rare Antique Viennese Enamel & Silver Jug c. 1870 Vienna Austria

Rare Antique Viennese Enamel & Silver Jug c. 1870 Vienna Austria

Located in London, GB

An exceptional Antique 19th Century Viennese Enamel & Silver Jug with exquisitely detailed enamel detailing covering the exterior of the jug. The lid of the jug features a rare besti...

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19th Century Austrian Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Enamel

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

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. 1860s Sterling Silver Basket Centerpiece Bowl
Tiffany & Co. 1860s Sterling Silver Basket Centerpiece Bowl

Tiffany & Co. 1860s Sterling Silver Basket Centerpiece Bowl

By Tiffany & Co.

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 ...

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1860s American Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Tjorn by Dansk Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 35 Pieces Modern
Tjorn by Dansk Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 35 Pieces Modern

Tjorn by Dansk Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 35 Pieces Modern

By Dansk

Located in Big Bend, WI

The innovative and highly desirable flatware pattern "Tjorn" by Dansk was designed by Danish artist and designer Jens Quistgaard in 1959. It features striking Scandinavian modern design with specially designed blades and handles on the knives are turned 90 degrees. Dansk began operations in 1954 with Quistgaard as founding designer. His designs can be found in museums all over the world. Mi-Century Modern "Tjorn" by Dansk Sterling silver Flatware...

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Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1903 Condiment Dish / Bowl in Art Deco Style
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1903 Condiment Dish / Bowl in Art Deco Style

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1903 Condiment Dish / Bowl in Art Deco Style

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Tiffany & Co. sterling silver condiment dish or bowl in early Art Deco style and in pattern number 15602B from 1903 with an elegant design, standing on 4 legs. It measures 7'' in length by 4 1/4'' in width by 3 1/8'' in height, weighs 6.4 troy ounces, and bears hallmarks and a monogram as shown. The legendary Tiffany brand was founded in 1837 by Charles Lewis Tiffany and John B. Young in Connecticut as a "stationery and fancy goods emporium," with the help of Charles Tiffany's father who financed the store for only $1,000 with profits from a cotton mill...

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Early 1900s American Art Deco Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

18th Century Silver Salver by Paul de Lamerie
18th Century Silver Salver by Paul de Lamerie

18th Century Silver Salver by Paul de Lamerie

By Paul de Lamerie

Located in London, GB

18th century silver salver by Paul de Lamerie English, 1744 Height 3cm, diameter 27cm Hailing from the workshop of the eminent Dutch-born English sil...

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18th Century English Rococo Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Chinese Export Silver Bowl
Chinese Export Silver Bowl

Chinese Export Silver Bowl

Located in London, GB

A Chinese silver bowl of lobed round form with applied decoration depicting various flowers and birds. It has the mark of TS for the shop of Tien Shing or T...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Sterling Server
Sterling Server

Sterling Server

By Towle Silversmiths

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Being offered is a sterling silver hostess helper server. Perfect for pies, cakes, quiche or even fish. The handle has a simple yet elegant design. Makes a lovely holiday, housewarmi...

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1950s American Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Cased Antique Sterling Silver Pepperettes – Birmingham 1919
Pair of Cased Antique Sterling Silver Pepperettes – Birmingham 1919

Pair of Cased Antique Sterling Silver Pepperettes – Birmingham 1919

Located in Worcester, GB

Antique Pair of English Sterling Silver Pepperettes – Deakin & Francis, 1919 A charming pair of sterling silver pepper shakers by Deakin & Francis Ltd, hallmarked for Birmingham, 19...

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Early 20th Century British Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Suite of Three Large Antique Sterling Silver Baskets Centrepiece London 1907
Suite of Three Large Antique Sterling Silver Baskets Centrepiece London 1907

Suite of Three Large Antique Sterling Silver Baskets Centrepiece London 1907

By Carrington & Co

Located in London, GB

An impressive set of three Antique Edwardian Solid Silver Baskets of substantial size. Each Basket is pierces in a basket weave pattern and features a pierced and applied border to t...

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20th Century English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

William & Mary Period Sterling Silver Pair of Candlesticks, London 1693
William & Mary Period Sterling Silver Pair of Candlesticks, London 1693

William & Mary Period Sterling Silver Pair of Candlesticks, London 1693

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1693 by Thomas Allen, this handsome pair of William & Mary period, Antique Sterling Silver Candlesticks, are in the traditional fo...

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1690s English Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Portuguese Silver Set of Four Identical Snuffer Trays
Portuguese Silver Set of Four Identical Snuffer Trays

Portuguese Silver Set of Four Identical Snuffer Trays

Located in London, GB

Portuguese silver set of four identical snuffer trays Portuguese, 19th Century Height 3cm, width 16cm, depth 10cm A quartet of splendidly crafted Portuguese silver snuffer trays, ...

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19th Century Portuguese Neoclassical Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Christofle Art Nouveau Silver Spoons, French Sterling Silver Spoons Set of 12
Christofle Art Nouveau Silver Spoons, French Sterling Silver Spoons Set of 12

Christofle Art Nouveau Silver Spoons, French Sterling Silver Spoons Set of 12

By A la Gerbe d'or

Located in Miami, FL

A very fine quality set of 12 antique sterling silver tea, coffee or dessert spoons attributed to Christofle, circa 1890-1930. Stunning design and craftsmanship. The handles have sophisticated Art Nouveau Pattern different decor, flowers, vine leaves, bunch of grapes, foliage, decor dahlias. The mark “925” on the bowl confirms that it’s sterling silver (.925 purity). The handle shows ornate floral and foliate engraving, typical of early 20th-century American or European silver flatware. The pattern style — squared edges with raised floral decoration — closely resembles Art Nouveau to early Art Deco transitional designs (roughly 1890s–1930s). The spoon shape (slightly deep oval bowl, short handle relative to bowl size) suggests a bouillon or cream soup spoon, not a teaspoon. Presented in its original box by Prestigious silversmith: A La Gerbe...

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19th Century French Rococo Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique George VI Sterling Silver Photograph Frame
Antique George VI Sterling Silver Photograph Frame

Antique George VI Sterling Silver Photograph Frame

By Walker & Hall

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage George VI English sterling silver photograph frame; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. This exceptional vintage George VI sterling silver photograph frame has a plain rectangular form with an arched internal window. The surface of this vintage silver photo frame...

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1950s English Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver Traveling Hanukkah Lamp, America, 20th Century
Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver Traveling Hanukkah Lamp, America, 20th Century

Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver Traveling Hanukkah Lamp, America, 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

A charming and thoughtfully engineered traveling Hanukkah lamp in sterling silver, created in the United States in the early 20th century, incorporating elements dating to the late 1...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

A Very Fine Pair of 19th Century Sterling Silver Sauce Ladles, Hallmarked 1840
A Very Fine Pair of 19th Century Sterling Silver Sauce Ladles, Hallmarked 1840

A Very Fine Pair of 19th Century Sterling Silver Sauce Ladles, Hallmarked 1840

By Samuel Hayne & Dudley Cater

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A very attractive & heavy pair of Mid-19th century sterling silver sauce ladles. Both cast in the seldom seen ‘Victoria’ pattern, with deep welled oval bowls rising to foliate s...

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Gorham Sterling Olive Bowl and Tongs
Antique Gorham Sterling Olive Bowl and Tongs

Antique Gorham Sterling Olive Bowl and Tongs

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1884, sterling, Gorham. This unequivocally charming serving piece embodies the relaxed refinement of the Victorian era. Complete with tongs, this rare example of a figural Gorham olive dish...

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1880s American Aesthetic Movement Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sophisticated 'Secret' Cabbage Case
Sophisticated 'Secret' Cabbage Case

Sophisticated 'Secret' Cabbage Case

By Fratelli Lisi

Located in Milan, IT

Sterling silver cabbage-box made entirely handcrafted by expert silversmiths, the Lisi Brothers, in Florence. Its dynamic and detailed quality make it i...

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2010s Italian Other Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Siddur in Decorated Silver Binding – Italy, Early 20th Century
Siddur in Decorated Silver Binding – Italy, Early 20th Century

Siddur in Decorated Silver Binding – Italy, Early 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

A magnificent Siddur (Jewish prayer book) housed in an exquisite Italian silver binding, created in the early decades of the 20th century — a sublime marriage of spiritual devotion ...

Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Sterling Silver Box
Sterling Silver Box

Sterling Silver Box

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Being offered is a sterling silver round box with a domed lid. The finial is shaped like a pear and is gold washed as is the rim of the cover. The inside lid and bowl are gold washed...

Category

1940s Mexican Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Bowl, 1927
Sterling Bowl, 1927

Sterling Bowl, 1927

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This bowl stands on a pedestal that is not weighted. It has a wide rim encircling it with a classic design. A medallion on each side intercepted by wreaths and leaves. Thanks to the ...

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1920s American Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

A Silver Brooch, Jewelry for Women, Morocco Circa 1900
A Silver Brooch, Jewelry for Women, Morocco Circa 1900

A Silver Brooch, Jewelry for Women, Morocco Circa 1900

Located in New York, NY

This elegant silver brooch, crafted in Morocco circa 1900, is a beautiful testament to the refined artistry of North African jewelry traditions. The sur...

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Early 1900s Moroccan Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

A Moroccan Silver Shabbat Kiddush Cup and Original Tray, circa 1890
A Moroccan Silver Shabbat Kiddush Cup and Original Tray, circa 1890

A Moroccan Silver Shabbat Kiddush Cup and Original Tray, circa 1890

Located in New York, NY

An impressive Moroccan silver Shabbat Kiddush cup and its original tray from circa 1890 is a remarkable and rare piece of Judaica, that reflects the artistic heritage of Moroccan Jew...

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Late 19th Century Moroccan Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

A Very Fine Early 19th Century French Silver Tastevin or Wine Taster, Circa 1830
A Very Fine Early 19th Century French Silver Tastevin or Wine Taster, Circa 1830

A Very Fine Early 19th Century French Silver Tastevin or Wine Taster, Circa 1830

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A very fine 19th century French silver (.950 fine) tasetvin / wine taster showing a circular bowl rising to a neoclassical inspired 'reeded & ribbon dado' decorated rim, sided by pie...

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

A Rare Silver Passover Seder Plate, Austria 1844 Judaica
A Rare Silver Passover Seder Plate, Austria 1844 Judaica

A Rare Silver Passover Seder Plate, Austria 1844 Judaica

Located in New York, NY

A Rare Silver Passover Seder Plate, Austria 1844 Circular outer rim supports wirework stems connected to a central knop and oblong shaped handle. Six bowls sit on round hanging suppo...

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1840s Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Chinese Export Silver Tea or Coffee Service by ZeeSung
Chinese Export Silver Tea or Coffee Service by ZeeSung

Chinese Export Silver Tea or Coffee Service by ZeeSung

By Zee Sung

Located in Atlanta, GA

A three-piece set of Chinese export sterling silver tea or coffee service circa early 20th century. The service consists of a lidded tea or coffee pot, a creamer and a sugar bowl. Th...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Large Sterling Silver Porringer
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Large Sterling Silver Porringer

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Large Sterling Silver Porringer

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine signed vintage silver porringer. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. With a tab handle. Marked to the underside of the handle. Simply wonderful Tiffany design! Date...

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Old English Tipt by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 60 pcs Pistol
Old English Tipt by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 60 pcs Pistol

Old English Tipt by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 60 pcs Pistol

By Gorham

Located in Big Bend, WI

The Old English Tipt pattern was introduced by Gorham in the year 1870. It is a plain pattern with a straight tip, creating a simple, timeless, rectangular fiddle shaped design. Di...

Category

Late 20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver “Willow” Pie Server
Sterling Silver “Willow” Pie Server

Sterling Silver “Willow” Pie Server

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Being offered is a sterling silver pie / cake server by Gorham Silversmiths in the “Willow” pattern. It has a sleek design with willow sheath wrapping around the handle. Although i...

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1950s American Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1908 Child Mug the Mouse Ran Up the Clock
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1908 Child Mug the Mouse Ran Up the Clock

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1908 Child Mug the Mouse Ran Up the Clock

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Tiffany & Co. sterling silver child mug, gilt inside, in pattern number 17139 from 1908, showcasing a mother and child, a mouse running up a clock as well as other beautiful motifs. ...

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Early 1900s American Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Very Good 19th Century Sterling Silver Stuffing Spoon, Hallmarked London 1843
Very Good 19th Century Sterling Silver Stuffing Spoon, Hallmarked London 1843

Very Good 19th Century Sterling Silver Stuffing Spoon, Hallmarked London 1843

By Samuel Hayne & Dudley Cater

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A very good and heavy 19th century sterling silver stuffing spoon in the fiddle pattern, the underside bearing hallmarks for London and date letter for 1843, together with makers mar...

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique American Art Nouveau Green Glass Silver Overlay Perfume
Antique American Art Nouveau Green Glass Silver Overlay Perfume

Antique American Art Nouveau Green Glass Silver Overlay Perfume

Located in New York, NY

Turn-of-the-century American Art Nouveau green plasss perfume bottle with engraved silver overlay. Globular with short neck and everted rim in collar. Ball stopper. Overlay in dense ...

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Grande Baroque Sterling Server
Grande Baroque Sterling Server

Grande Baroque Sterling Server

By Wallace Silversmiths

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Being offered is a sterling silver server in the Grande Baroque pattern. Perfect for pies, cakes, quiche or even fish. The handle has a rich, ornate des...

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1940s American Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

A boat-shaped silver bread basket by N.S. Gotlieb
A boat-shaped silver bread basket by N.S. Gotlieb

A boat-shaped silver bread basket by N.S. Gotlieb

Located in Delft, NL

A boat-shaped silver bread basket by N.S. Gotlieb A boat-shaped silver bread basket with straight openwork bars, between diamond-shaped openwork, above which is a rim with an openwo...

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20th Century Dutch Sterling Silver

Materials

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.