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Sterling Silver For Sale
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Period: 1840s
Large Antique Russian Classical Silver Bowl by Adolf Sper
Located in New York, NY
Large Russian Classical 875 silver bowl, ca 1843. Oval well with engraved armorial and curved and fluted sides with applied scroll and shell armorials (vacant). Rim has applied leave...
Category
1840s Russian Neoclassical Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Georgian 'George III' Sterling Silver Helmet-Form Cream Jug/Pitcher, by Bateman
Located in New York, NY
Georgian (George III), sterling silver, helmet-form cream jug/pitcher on square, pedestal base, London, year-hallmarked for 1795, Peter and Anne Bateman - makers. Measures 5 3/4 inches high (to top of handle) x 4 inches wide (from outer edge of spout to outer edge of handle) x 2 1/4 inches deep at deepest point. Weighs 3.190 troy ounces. Beaded border. Original script...
Category
1790s English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Tea Pot by William Plummer, London, circa 1797
Located in valatie, NY
Sterling silver tea pot by William Plummer, London, circa 1797. The oval shape has half reeded, fluted decoration on the body, top and curved spout. The lid with an ‘invisible’ hinge...
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique 1790s Newcastle Sterling Silver Rum Decanter Label or Bottle Ticket
By Thomas Watson
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver ‘rum’ decanter label / bottle ticket made in Newcastle; an addition to our wine and drinks silverware collection.
This fine antique George III sterling silver decanter label / bottle ticket has a subtly convex, plain rectangular cut cornered form.
The body is embellished with the engraved inscription ‘RUM' to the center.
The antique decanter label is suspended from two ring loops to the upper border connected by a silver belcher style chain.
This fine example of Georgian silverware has been crafted by the Newcastle maker Thomas Watson but assayed in London; this was an occasional practice with smaller items of Newcastle silver, where no town mark was struck.
Condition
This antique sterling silver decanter label...
Category
1790s English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
George II Antique Sterling Silver Coffee Pot, Thomas Farren, London 1733
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1733 by Thomas Farren, this handsome, George II Antique Sterling Silver Coffee Pot is straight sided with re...
Category
1730s English George II Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
George 111 Bright Cut Silver Sweet Basket, Henry Chawner, London Assay, 1789
Located in London, GB
George 111 bright cut silver sweet basket, henry chawner, London Assay, 1789.
Lovely bright cut engraving with hand saw cut piercing.
This exquisite pie...
Category
1780s English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Cigar Case
By Edward Smith
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Victorian sterling silver cigar case
Made in Birmingham, 1845
Maker: Edward Smith
Fully hallmarked.
Case has an inscription 'James Forbes Leith, From his Sister, 10th Decembe...
Category
1840s British Victorian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
George II Period Sterling Silver 'Ladies' Tankard, London 1733 Richard Burcombe
By Richard Burcombe
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1733 by Richard Burcombe, this very handsome, George II period, Antique Sterling Silver 'Ladies' Tankard, is plain in style with a domed top.
The tankard ...
Category
1730s English George II Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 18th Century George III sterling silver large goblet.
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Late 18th Century George III sterling silver large goblet.
Maker: Samuel Godbehere & Edward Wigan
Made in England, London, 1793
Fully Hallmarked.
Samuel Godbehere was not ...
Category
1790s British George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Antique George I Britannia Standard Silver Porringer
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An antique George I English Britannia silver porringer; an addition to our Georgian silverware collection.
This antique George I Britannia standard silver porringer has a circular rounded form.
The lower portion of this antique porringer...
Category
1710s English George I Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Benjamin Smith - 20 Inch Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Salver - London 1844
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1844 by Benjamin Smith, this striking, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Salver, features a shell and scroll border, engraved d...
Category
1840s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Pair Of Serving Spoons, London 1841 W. Eaton
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1841 by William Eaton, this handsome pair of Antique Sterling Silver Basting Spoons, are in 'Fiddle' pattern.
Each basting spoon measures 11.75"(30cm) in ...
Category
1840s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
George II Antique Sterling Silver Coffee Pot, London 1730 by John Swift
By John Swift
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1730 by John Swift, this very handsome, George II, Antique Sterling Silver Coffee Pot, is straight sided, and features an armorial engraving...
Category
1730s English George II Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
18th Century Pair of Sterling Silver Open Salts and Mustard Pot Georgian Style
Located in New York, NY
John Wakelin & William Taylor pair of sterling silver open salts from 1783 in Georgian style with gilt wash bowls and in exquis...
Category
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique German Naïve Neoclassical Silver Tray
Located in New York, NY
German Neoclassical silver tray, 18th century. Oval with crimped rim. Embossed flower basket in well and garland on shoulder. A naïve representation of modish ornament. Marked. Weigh...
Category
18th Century German Neoclassical Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Goblet Circa 1782
Located in London, GB
A very fine and handsome antique Georgian sterling silver goblet having a round body with hand-chased half-fluted decoration, with bright cut de...
Category
1780s British Georgian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georgian Sterling Silver Lady's Goblet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver lady's goblet; an addition to our 18th century wine and drinks related silverware collection.
This exceptional antique Georgian sterling silver goblet has a plain circular bell shaped form to a circular, waisted pedestal foot.
The body of this antique silver lady's goblet is plain and unembellished.
Such smaller lady's examples are becoming increasingly difficult to locate.
Condition
This antique 18th century goblet...
Category
1790s English Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver Basket with Blue Glass, by Richard Morton & Co, Sheffield, 1776
Located in Delft, NL
Silver basket with blue glass, by Richard Morton & Co, Sheffield, 1776
Silver basket on a round foot, openwork silver with acanthus leaves. The edge and the handle with pearl edge...
Category
18th Century English Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Antique Swedish Repoussé and Engraved Silver Teapot
Located in London, GB
Antique Swedish repoussé and engraved silver teapot
Swedish, 18th Century
Measures: height 28cm, width 24cm, depth 17cm
This elegant Swedish teapot is designed in an ornate styl...
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Vintage Set of 12 Sterling Silver Goblets
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver goblets; an addition to our range of wine and drink related silverware.
These exceptional vintage sterling silver goblets have a flared bell shaped form supported by a plain paneled pedestal to a circular domed spreading foot.
The surface of each solid silver goblet...
Category
1660s British Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique George III Sterling Silver Pair of Sauce Boats with Coat of Arms
By George Smith
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique George III sterling silver pair of sauce boats with coat of arms.
Maker: George Smith (II)
Made in London, 1767
Fully hallmarked.
Pair of sauce boats are oval shaped, with leaf-capped scroll handles, shell feet and gadroon borders, each engraved with a crest, featuring double headed eagle with three dogs' head, each fully marked underneath.
Dimensions -
Length : 19 cm
Width : 9 cm
Height : 13 cm
Weight: 716 grams ( in total )
George Smith II was apprenticed to John Eaton...
Category
1760s British Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Rococo Period George II Sterling Silver Pair Of Sauce Boats, London 1740
By John Jacob
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1740 by John Jacob, this wonderful pair of George II, Antique Sterling Silver Sauce Boats, are in the Rococo taste, with cast ornate feet, and an acanthus det...
Category
1740s English Rococo Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
George III Period Antique Sterling Silver Lidded Tankard, London, 1773
By John Kentenber
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1773 by John Kentenber, this handsome, George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Tankard, is plain in style, featuring reed borders throughout and a dome top...
Category
1770s English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Newcastle Sterling Silver Old English Feather Edge Pattern Table Spoons
By William Stalker & John Mitchison
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Georgian Newcastle sterling silver Old English Feather Edge pattern table spoons; an addition to our silver flatware collection.
These exceptional antique Georgian Newcastle sterling silver table spoons have been crafted in the Old English Feather Edge pattern.
The anterior surface of each spoon stem and handle is encompassed with feather edge decoration and embellished to the terminal with a flat engraved scrolling leaf design.
The handle terminal incorporates the contemporary bright cut engraved initials 'MAF'.
The reverse of these Georgian spoons...
Category
1770s English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Pair of Bright Cut Tablespoons by Peter & Ann Bateman, 1792
Located in Folkestone, GB
Fine pair of bright cut tablespoons by PETER & ANN BATEMAN, London 1792. In excellent condition with almost no sign of ware or damage.
120 grams total. Each spoon 22cms long.
Category
1790s English Georgian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Coffee Pot
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George II English sterling silver coffee pot; an addition to our Georgian silver teaware collection.
This exceptional antique George II sterling silver coffee pot has a tapering circular rounded form onto a circular domed spreading foot.
The body of this antique coffee pot...
Category
1740s British George II Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
18th Century Antique English Sterling Silver George III Chocolate Pot Coffee Tea
Located in Dayton, OH
"1782 Antique 18th century George III sterling silver chocolate pot or chocolatière. A beautiful sterling silver 925 / 1000 lidded pot featuring baluster form with baroque deisgn, wo...
Category
Late 18th Century George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
George III English Sterling Silver Salver
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine antique Georgian English sterling silver salver, part of our antique dining collection.
This fine antique George III sterling silver salver h...
Category
1790s English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Silver Salver
Located in Perth, GB
A finie Slver Salver London 1749.
Category
18th Century English Georgian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Very Rare George I Antique Sterling Silver Beer Mug - London 1727 Richard Green
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1727 by Richard Green, this handsome, George I, Antique Sterling Silver Mug, is plain in style, with reed detailing...
Category
1720s English George I Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Rare Danish Eighteenth-Century Silver Soup Tureens with Trays
Located in London, GB
Pair of rare Danish eighteenth-century silver soup tureens with trays
Danish, 1750
Tureens: height 27cm, width 33cm, depth 20cm
Trays: height 6cm, width 45cm, depth 28cm
The su...
Category
1750s Danish Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Rare Antique Sterling Silver Pair of Graduated Wine Coasters, Robert Garrard
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1842 & 1844 by Robert Garrard II, this very rare pair of graduated Antique Sterling Silver Wine Coasters, feature pierced sides, silver bases, and engraved co...
Category
1840s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
George III Antique Sterling Silver Sauce Boat, William Skeen, London 1760
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1760 by William Skeen, this George III, Antique Sterling Silver sauce boat, features a shaped border, an acanthus detailed flying C-sc...
Category
1760s English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of George III Silver Wine Coasters
Located in London, GB
Pair of George III silver wine coasters with pierced and engraved neoclassical pierced and engraved decoration and fine beaded borders. This attractive pair has its original turned w...
Category
1780s English Neoclassical Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
1790 Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Ladies Mug
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George III English sterling silver lady's mug by Henry Chawner, an addition to our Georgian silverware collection.
This exceptional antique George III sterling silver mug has a plain tapering cylindrical form.
The surface of this antique silver mug is embellished with an exceptional contemporary bright cut engraved coast of arms and crest depicting a demi-stag chained and collared.
The upper and lower portions are encircled with tooled decorated borders to the rims.
This ladies antique silver mug is fitted with an impressive tooled decorated S-scroll handle.
The underside of the mug is ornamented with the contemporary engraved inscription: 'The Gift of Mrs Hourman at the age of eighty eight to her Great Grandson Edwd John Fisher, Novr 3 1790'.
This antique mug has a fine color and patination.
This impressive antique silver mug was crafted by the renowned London silversmiths Henry Chawner.
Such small Georgian tankards...
Category
1790s English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of English Silver Chinoiserie Tea-Caddies, Mid 19th Century Roccoco Style
Located in Montreal, QC
This noble pair are the product of the workshop of Joseph Angell, 1 and II. They are carefully copied from others made in the "tea-picker" pattern by the great Hugenot silversmith Pa...
Category
1840s English Rococo Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Antique French Classical Silver Coffeepot
Located in New York, NY
French Classical silver coffeepot, 18th century. Baluster with silver-mounted stained and turned wood handle. Cover hinged with bud finial. V-form fis...
Category
18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Mug
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George III English sterling silver mug; an addition to our Georgian silverware collection
This excepti...
Category
1740s British Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
George II Decorative Antique Sterling Silver Basket Edward Aldridge London 1753
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1753 by Edward Aldridge, this attractive, George II, Antique Sterling Silver Sweetmeat Basket, features slat piercing, rope borders, and a twist handle. The b...
Category
1750s English George II Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Trefid Rat Tail Pattern Spoons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique James II sterling silver Trefid Rat Tail pattern spoons; an addition to our silver cutlery collection.
...
Category
1680s British James II Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
King George III Fish Server
Located in Brooklyn, NY
During the 17th and 18th centuries England was known for its silversmiths and their amazing designs. Here we are proud to offer one such item; a 250 year old fish server...
Category
1740s English Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Paul Stor 1799 Antique Twelve Sterling Silver Plates
By Paul Storr
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive set of 12 antique Georgian English sterling silver plates made by Paul Storr; an addition to our range of collectable dining silverware
This magnificent set of 12 antique George III sterling silver plates has a plain circular form.
The raised border is embellished with an impressive bright cut engraved crest of an arm in armour embowed, holding in the hand a scythe in bend Dexter.
Each antique plate is ornamented with a fine and impressive gadroon decorated border to the rim.
The circular well of each plate is plain and unembellished.
The underside of each plate retains the silversmith’s centre punch mark.
These exceptional Georgian plates were crafted by one of the most famous and revered London silversmiths Paul Storr.
The surface of each plate has a fine color and patination.
Patination or patina is a subtle coloration or tarnish which forms on the surface of some metals, produced by oxidation or other chemical processes. A good patina proffers an aesthetically pleasing look.
Condition
These antique silver Paul Storr...
Category
1770s English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Dutch Silver Pipe Tamper Tool / Tongue Scraper
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine, and impressive, antique 18th century Dutch silver pipe tamper tool / tongue scraper; an addition to our smoking related silverware collection
This exceptional antique Dutch silver pipe tamper tool has a faceted handpiece with a tongue scraper to the terminal.
The handpiece is embellished with cast and applied festoon decoration to either side, in addition to an engraved decoration.
The plain oval antique tongue...
Category
1740s Dutch Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique English George III Silver Tankard Thomas Whipham & Charles Wright, 1759
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic large antique English George III sterling silver tankard/ beer stein with hallmarks for London 1759, and makers' mark of Thomas Whipham...
Category
1750s English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
18th Century Antique Sterling Silver Ladies Inkstand
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive antique George III sterling silver and glass ladies inkstand; an addition to our ornamental Georgian silverware collection.
This magnificent antique George III sterling silver desk standish has a boat-shaped form onto four hoof feet.
This antique inkstand...
Category
1780s English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Edward Fernell Antique Sterling Silver Samovar
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, large antique George III English sterling silver samovar; an addition to our Georgian silver teawar...
Category
1780s British George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georgian 'George II' Sterling Silver Stuffing Spoon Dated 1738
Located in New York, NY
Georgian (George II), sterling silver stuffing spoon, London, year-hallmarked for 1738, Thomas Whipham - maker. Measures 11 inches long x 2 inches deep ...
Category
1730s English George II Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Neoclassical George III Antique Sterling Silver Tray - Hannam & Crouch 1793
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1793 by Crouch & Hannam, this very handsome, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Tray, is plain in style, standing...
Category
1790s English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
George III Silver Basket by Hester Bateman
Located in London, GB
Fine example of Adam-style, neoclassical design incorporated into a finely made silver basket by premier female silversmith, Hester Bateman. The basket is hand-pierced and engraved a...
Category
1780s European George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Neoclassical Antique Sterling Silver Ink Stand, London 1798 Henry Greenway
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1798 by Henry Greenway, this handsome, George III, antique, sterling silver ink stand, is plain in style, and feature...
Category
1790s English Neoclassical Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
J. Kelly English 1788 Georgian Sterling Silver Tankard Mug
Located in New York, NY
1788 sterling silver tankard mug by John Kelly, a London-based silversmith, from the Georgian era with applied decorations on the handle and in beautiful, elegant design. It measures...
Category
1780s American Georgian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
El Grandee by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 39 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
El Grandee by Towle sterling silver flatware set, 39 pieces. This set includes:
8 knives, 9"
8 forks, 7 1/2"
8 salad forks, 6 3/4"
8 teaspoons, 6"
1 gravy ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of Six Hester Bateman Geo III Silver Demitasse Spoons c1789-90
Located in valatie, NY
Set of Six Hester Bateman Geo III Silver Demitasse Spoons c1789-90. With bright cut decoration and a cartouche with the letter "M". All have the same date marks with the exception of...
Category
1780s English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rare George I Brittania Standard Silver Cup & Cover - London 1716 Lewis Mettayer
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1716 by Lewis Mettayer, this striking, George I, Antique Britannia Standard Silver Cup & Cover, features strap work to the body and lid, acanthus detailed han...
Category
1710s English George I Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Britannia Standard Silver
Set of 4 George III Antique Sterling Silver Candlesticks - John Scofield 1798
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1798 by the master candlestick maker John Scofield, this important set of four Neoclassical, Antique Sterling Silver Candlesticks, show the refined elegance Scofield was famous for.
Unlike most candlesticks of this period these are cast and not filled, and are of a heavy gauge, showing the highest quality craftsmanship.
Each candlestick measures 12"(30.5cm) tall, by 5.25"(13.5cm) in diameter.
The set together weighs 45.2 troy ounces.
Each candlestick carries the crest of Thomas Parker...
Category
1790s English Neoclassical Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
John Langlands I & John Robertson I Antique Newcastle Sterling Silver Waiter
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique George III Newcastle sterling silver waiter made by John Langlands I & John Robertson I, an addition to our ornamental silverware collection.
This fine...
Category
1780s English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Large Victorian Silver Presentation Jug
Located in London, GB
An impressive silver beer jug with high-relief, chased scenes of a stag hunt among scrolling foliage and floral designs. This substantial piece, made by a fine silversmith, has a cas...
Category
1840s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Cream Jug or Creamer
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique George III English sterling silver helmet shaped creamer made by Peter and Ann Bateman, an addition to our Georgian silver teaware collection.
This fine antique George III sterling silver cream jug has a helmet shaped form onto a pedestal with a circular spreading foot and plain square base.
The upper portion of the body is ornamented with a broad band of bright cut engraved irregular undulating decoration.
The body of the jug is embellished with a pin struck and bright cut engraved decorated shield shaped vacant cartouche suspended from a stylized ribbon design.
The rim of the body is encompassed with an applied reed decorated border.
He surface of the square base is embellished with further bright cut engraved and pin struck leaf motifs and simple paralleling border.
This fine example of Georgian silverware is fitted with a narrow loop handle ornamented with plain applied molded decoration.
This impressive antique cream jug...
Category
1720s English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage, New and Antique Sterling Silver
Dining and entertaining changed drastically when we began to set our tables with sterling silver for holiday gatherings, wedding receptions, engagement parties and, in some of today’s homes, everyday meals.
Often called the “Queen of metals,” silver has been universally adored for thousands of years. It is easy to see why it has always been sought after: It is durable, strong and beautiful. (Louis XIV had tables made entirely of silver.) Sterling silver is an alloy that is made of 92.5 percent silver — the “925” stamp that identifies sterling-silver jewelry refers to this number. The other 7.5 percent in sterling silver is typically sourced from copper.
Neoclassical-style sterling-silver goods in Europe gained popularity in the late 18th century — a taste for sterling-silver tableware as well as tea sets had taken shape — while in the United States, beginning in the 19th century, preparing the dinner table with sterling-silver flatware had become somewhat of a standard practice. Indeed, owning lots of silver goods during the Victorian era was a big deal. Back then, displaying fine silver at home was a status symbol for middle-class American families. And this domestic silver craze meant great profitability for legendary silversmith manufacturers such as Reed & Barton, Gorham Manufacturing Company and the International Silver Company, which was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898, a major hub of silver manufacturing nicknamed “Silver City.”
Today, special occasions might call for ceremonial silver designed by Tiffany & Co. or the seductive sterling-silver cutlery from remarkable Danish silversmith Georg Jensen, but there really doesn’t have to be an event on the calendar to trot out your finest tableware.
Event- and wedding-planning company maestro Tara Guérard says that some “investment pieces,” such as this widely enamored alloy, should see everyday use, and we’re inclined to agree.
“Sterling-silver flatware is a must-have that you can use every single day, even to eat cereal,” she says. “Personally, I want a sterling-silver goblet set for 12 to 20; I would use them every time I had a dinner party. Ultimately, there are no criteria for buying vintage pieces: Buy what you love, and make it work.”
Whether you’re thinking “ceremonial” or “cereal,” browse a versatile collection of vintage, new and antique sterling-silver wares on 1stDibs today.
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