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Edward Barnard & Sons Ltd Antique Sterling Silver Tankard
Edward Barnard & Sons Ltd Antique Sterling Silver Tankard

Edward Barnard & Sons Ltd Antique Sterling Silver Tankard

By Edward Barnard & Sons

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver flat topped tankard made by Edward Barnard & Sons Ltd; part of our wine and drink related silverware collection. This exceptional, fine and impressive antique silver tankard...

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1930s British Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

20th Century Sterling Silver Pr. of Italian Barocco revival Candelabras
20th Century Sterling Silver Pr. of Italian Barocco revival Candelabras

20th Century Sterling Silver Pr. of Italian Barocco revival Candelabras

By Arval Argenti Valenza

Located in VALENZA, IT

Pr. of Italian Barocco revival five light candelabras. These Candlesticks are the result of the excellence of Italian craftsmanship that cures to perfection details and design balan...

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20th Century Italian Baroque Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 12 Reed & Barton Francis I Sterling Silver Nut Dishes
Set of 12 Reed & Barton Francis I Sterling Silver Nut Dishes

Set of 12 Reed & Barton Francis I Sterling Silver Nut Dishes

By Reed & Barton

Located in New York, NY

Set of 12 Francis I sterling silver nut dishes. Made by Reed & Barton in Taunton, Mass. Quatrefoil well, lobed sides, and scrolled rim. Embossed fruits and leaves. Nice pieces in the...

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Mid-20th Century Renaissance Revival Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Melrose by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 88 pcs Dinner Size
Melrose by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 88 pcs Dinner Size

Melrose by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 88 pcs Dinner Size

By Gorham

Located in Big Bend, WI

Inspired by carvings from the Melrose Mansion of Natchez, Mississippi, this pattern possesses unusual boldness and depth. Melrose has elegant curves and intricate detailing along the...

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20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georgian Newcastle Sterling Silver Half Pint or Christening Mug
Georgian Newcastle Sterling Silver Half Pint or Christening Mug

Georgian Newcastle Sterling Silver Half Pint or Christening Mug

By David Crawford, Newcastle 1

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique Georgian Newcastle sterling silver half pint/christening mug; an addition to our range of diverse Newcastle silverware. This fine antique George III Newcastle sterling silver half pint/christening mug has a plain baluster shaped form onto a circular spreading foot. The surface of this Georgian silver mug...

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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Fine Art Deco Silver and Guilloche Enamel Box - 1934
Fine Art Deco Silver and Guilloche Enamel Box - 1934

Fine Art Deco Silver and Guilloche Enamel Box - 1934

By Mappin & Webb

Located in Bath, GB

A fine example of an Art Deco table box made from solid English silver with lavish gilding on the interior. The top of the box has a spectacular emerald green guilloche enamel decor...

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1930s British Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

French Renaissance by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Dinner Set 84 Pcs
French Renaissance by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Dinner Set 84 Pcs

French Renaissance by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Dinner Set 84 Pcs

By Reed & Barton

Located in Big Bend, WI

French Renaissance BY Reed & Barton sterling silver dinner size flatware set - 84 pieces. this set includes: 12 dinner size knives, 9 3/4", 12 dinner size forks, 7 7/8", 12 salad for...

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1940s Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Tiffany Edwardian Classical 5-Piece Coffee & Tea Set
Antique Tiffany Edwardian Classical 5-Piece Coffee & Tea Set

Antique Tiffany Edwardian Classical 5-Piece Coffee & Tea Set

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Edwardian Classical sterling silver coffee and tea set. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1910. This set comprises 5 pieces: Coffeepot, teapot, creamer, sugar, and waste bowl. Ta...

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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs, Victorian
Antique Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs, Victorian

Antique Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs, Victorian

Located in NEWARK, GB

An attractive pair of antique, Victorian era, sterling silver sugar tongs. Nice decorative fan design shoulders with small rounded bowls, the arms t...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

V. Gordon silver cigarette case St Petersburg Samordorok  1920. Signed
V. Gordon silver cigarette case St Petersburg Samordorok  1920. Signed

V. Gordon silver cigarette case St Petersburg Samordorok 1920. Signed

Located in Paris, IDF

A parcel gilt samorodok silver cigarette case by Vladimir Gordon S.t Petersburg, with green stone, c.1900 Embossed signature.. A Fine quality Russian silver cigarette case. Reticul...

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Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold, Silver

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Liberty Art Nouveau Lost Wax Casting Frame
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Liberty Art Nouveau Lost Wax Casting Frame

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Liberty Art Nouveau Lost Wax Casting Frame

By Brumal

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...

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1990s Italian Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Da Vinci Eng by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 78 Pcs Modern
Da Vinci Eng by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 78 Pcs Modern

Da Vinci Eng by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 78 Pcs Modern

By Reed & Barton

Located in Big Bend, WI

Da Vinci Engraved by Reed & Barton, circa 1967, Sterling Silver flatware set - 78 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 9 1/8" 12 forks, 7 1/2" 12 salad forks, 7" 12 teaspoons, 6 ...

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20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Asprey sterling silver cigarette / card case, slide opens Pat 21914
Asprey sterling silver cigarette / card case, slide opens Pat 21914

Asprey sterling silver cigarette / card case, slide opens Pat 21914

By Asprey & Garrard Limited

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...

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Italian Solid Silver Cutlery Set 101 Pieces "Cellini"
Italian Solid Silver Cutlery Set 101 Pieces "Cellini"

Italian Solid Silver Cutlery Set 101 Pieces "Cellini"

By Ricci Argentieri

Located in VALENZA, IT

New complete cutlery set 101 pieces in solid silver "Seashell" CELLINI by Ricci Argenteria Alessandria - Italy. The service is composed as follows: N ° 36 Table...

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2010s Italian Other Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Louis XV by Birks Canada Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 60 pcs
Louis XV by Birks Canada Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 60 pcs

Louis XV by Birks Canada Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 60 pcs

By Henry Birks & Son

Located in Big Bend, WI

Scarce Louis XV by Birks (Canada) sterling silver Flatware set, 60 pieces. This set includes: 8 Knives, 8 5/8" 8 Forks, 7" 8 Pastry Forks w/bar, 6" 8 Small Teaspoons, 5 1/2" 8 Hollo...

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20th Century Canadian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Ornamental Serving Spoon #141
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Ornamental Serving Spoon #141

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Ornamental Serving Spoon #141

By Georg Jensen

Located in Huntington, NY

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Serving Spoon For over a century, Georg Jensen has produced some of the finest objects in Scandinavian modern design, including silver tableware, servi...

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Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Orleans by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Dinner Size Rare
Orleans by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Dinner Size Rare

Orleans by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Dinner Size Rare

By Watson Silver

Located in Big Bend, WI

Beautiful Orleans by Watson sterling silver flatware set of dinner size 56 pieces. This scarce, circa 1915, pattern is a lost art in sterling flatware! This set includes: Eight dinn...

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1910s Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Colonial by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 179 Pcs Fitted Chest
Colonial by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 179 Pcs Fitted Chest

Colonial by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 179 Pcs Fitted Chest

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

The pattern Colonial was introduced in 1895 but did not get patent until 1896. This contradicts the mark, as the dies were made with the anticipated patent date, and when it happened later than expected the expense to change it was too high. The pattern was discontinued in 1913. It was designed by Paulding Franham and was plain in comparison to his later designs. The handle is bordered by four bands which form a scroll with leaf, but the back is not an identical pattern, but similar. George Paulding Farnham (1859-1927) was born in New York City. His aunt married Charles T Cook, who assumed presidency of Tiffany after the death of Charles L Tiffany in 1902. Farnham attended Tiffany school and was trained by Edward C Moore and Charles Gosjean. He stayed with Tiffany and eventually became a board member in 1888 and in 1893 was appointed chief designer and head of jewelry later also assuming the role of artistic director of the silver department as well. His flatware designs were similar to jewelry designs, very ornate, elaborate, and in "beaux arts" tradition. He created six full sterling lines for Tiffany during his time, before leaving Tiffany in 1908. Outstanding COLONIAL BY TIFFANY & CO. sterling silver Flatware set in large vintage Tiffany fitted chest...

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20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Miniature, Pocket Cigar Cutter in Sterling Silver, 1950s
Miniature, Pocket Cigar Cutter in Sterling Silver, 1950s

Miniature, Pocket Cigar Cutter in Sterling Silver, 1950s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Measuring 55mm in length and 18mm in height this small cigar cutter can be used as a keychain pendant or hidden away in your package of cigars. The handle is made from 925s silver se...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel

Repousse by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 53 Pieces Dinner
Repousse by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 53 Pieces Dinner

Repousse by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 53 Pieces Dinner

By Kirk Silver Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

This pattern was named after the art of repoussé (the process of embossing metal from the back by hammering), originally used in European silversmithing. The Repousse pattern, first ...

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Late 19th Century Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

George V Sterling Silver Cut Glass and Guilloche Enamel Dressing Table Set 1927
George V Sterling Silver Cut Glass and Guilloche Enamel Dressing Table Set 1927

George V Sterling Silver Cut Glass and Guilloche Enamel Dressing Table Set 1927

By Levi & Salaman

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English cut glass, sterling silver gilt and guilloche enamel nine piece dressing table set - boxed; an addition to our ornamental...

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1920s English Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Baltimore Rose by Schofield Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 189 Pcs Dinner
Baltimore Rose by Schofield Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 189 Pcs Dinner

Baltimore Rose by Schofield Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 189 Pcs Dinner

By The Schofield Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

Superb monumental Baltimore Rose by Schofield sterling silver flatware set - 189 pieces. This repoussed pattern was designed by Frank Schofield and was introduced in the year 1905. Schofield's most famous and most desirable pattern was Baltimore Rose, which is repoussed in great detail. This set includes: 12 dinner size knives, 9 3/4" 12 dinner size forks, 7 5/8" 12 regular knives, 8 3/4" 12 regular forks, 7 1/8" 12 salad forks, 6 1/4" 12 teaspoons, 6" 12 gumbo soup spoons, 7 1/4" 12 flat handle butter spreaders, 5 1/2" 12 cocktail forks, 5 5/8" 12 ice cream forks, 5 1/4" 12 place soup spoons, 7 1/8" 12 bouillon soup spoons, 5 1/4" 12 grapefruit spoons, 6" 12 demitasse spoons, 4 1/2" 1 salad serving set, 9" 1 pastry server w/stainless blade, 9" 1 sugar tongs, 4" 1 game carving set, 2-pc - 9 3/4" & 8 1/4" 1 roast carving set, 2-pc, 13 1/2" 1 tomato server, 7 1/2" 1 cake server w/stainlessblade, 10" 1 lemon fork, 4 5/8" 1 nut spoon, heart shape, 4" 1 bonbon spoon...

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Early 20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Iris & New Art by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Nouveau 167 Pieces
Iris & New Art by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Nouveau 167 Pieces

Iris & New Art by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Nouveau 167 Pieces

By Durgin Silver Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

"New Art" - the name is a literal translation of the French "Art Nouveau" was introduced as a not-full-line pattern with four motifs: Iris, Easter Lily, Narcissus, & Orange Blossom. In 1900, one year after New Art was introduced, Durgin introduced the single motif...

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Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Dutch silver decorative box with scene of 17th-century Dutch Flagships, 1926
Dutch silver decorative box with scene of 17th-century Dutch Flagships, 1926

Dutch silver decorative box with scene of 17th-century Dutch Flagships, 1926

Located in Delft, NL

Dutch silver decorative box with scene of the Two 17th-century Dutch Flagships, 1926 A silver biscuit tin or decorative box featuring Old Dutch scenes. This oval Dutch silver box fe...

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Early 20th Century Dutch Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Set of Five German Pewter Defregger Beer Stein Decorative Cup Bowl
Antique Set of Five German Pewter Defregger Beer Stein Decorative Cup Bowl

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

Mario Buccellati, a Rare and Exceptional Italian Silver Goat
Mario Buccellati, a Rare and Exceptional Italian Silver Goat

Mario Buccellati, a Rare and Exceptional Italian Silver Goat

By Mario Buccellati

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

Mario Buccellati, a rare and exceptional Italian silver goat circa 1940. Made in Milan Italy. Very fine quality and workmanship and very large in size. Measures: 12" high x 14" w...

Category

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

S. Kirk & Sons Sterling Silver Repose Platter
S. Kirk & Sons Sterling Silver Repose Platter

S. Kirk & Sons Sterling Silver Repose Platter

By Kirk & Son

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fine handcrafted sterling silver and heavy weight floral repose round serving platter is signed on the base and marked "STERLING". The condition is very fine and well handcrafted.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Baroque Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Heart Photo Frame by Syner & Beddoes 19th Century
Antique Sterling Silver Heart Photo Frame by Syner & Beddoes 19th Century

Antique Sterling Silver Heart Photo Frame by Syner & Beddoes 19th Century

Located in London, GB

A superb Antique Victorian decorative sterling silver photo frame bearing the makers makers mark of Syner & Beddoes and hallmarks for Birmingham 1898. Beautiful portrait heart-s...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Art Deco Sterling Silver Box
Antique English Art Deco Sterling Silver Box

Antique English Art Deco Sterling Silver Box

By Robert Pringle & Sons

Located in New York, NY

George VI sterling silver box. Made by Robert Pringle & Sons in London in 1939. Rectangular with curved corners. Cover hinged and tabbed; top has engine-turned wave ornament and rect...

Category

1930s English Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Cream Ladle in Acorn Pattern with Double Spout
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Cream Ladle in Acorn Pattern with Double Spout

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Cream Ladle in Acorn Pattern with Double Spout

By Georg Jensen

Located in New York, NY

Georg Jensen sterling silver cream ladle in the celebrated Acorn pattern. It measures 7'' in length and bears hallmarks as shown. Danish silversmith Georg Jensen (1866-1935) set up ...

Category

20th Century Danish Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

A 200 Plus Set of 19 Century Imperial Russian Silver Flatware by Andrei Bragin
A 200 Plus Set of 19 Century Imperial Russian Silver Flatware by Andrei Bragin

A 200 Plus Set of 19 Century Imperial Russian Silver Flatware by Andrei Bragin

By Andrei Bragin

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

An exceptional and extremely rare set of a combination of silver and vermeil (gilded silver) flatware designed and crafted in St Petersburg Russia by Andrei Stepanovich Bragin d...

Category

Mid-19th Century Russian Other Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Vermeil

19th Century Miniature Sterling Silver Liquor Cup Holders with Glass Inserts
19th Century Miniature Sterling Silver Liquor Cup Holders with Glass Inserts

19th Century Miniature Sterling Silver Liquor Cup Holders with Glass Inserts

Located in San Francisco, CA

19th century miniature sterling silver liquor cup holders with glass inserts Set of twelve Six with glass inserts Miniature dessert liquor cup hol...

Category

Early 20th Century English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

International Royal Danish Sterling Silver Gravy Boat on Stand
International Royal Danish Sterling Silver Gravy Boat on Stand

International Royal Danish Sterling Silver Gravy Boat on Stand

By International Silver

Located in Philadelphia, PA

From a Philadelphia estate, a Royal Danish pattern sterling silver gravy boat on stand, made by International Silver in Meriden, Conn, date marked 1939. The international Silver Com...

Category

1930s American International Style Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 175 Pieces in Large Fitted Chest
French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 175 Pieces in Large Fitted Chest

French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 175 Pieces in Large Fitted Chest

Located in Big Bend, WI

Outstanding monumental French 950 silver dinner size high quality Louis XV style Flatware set - 175 pieces. This set includes: 12 Dinner Size Knives, pointed, 9 7/8" 12 Large Dinner Size Forks, 8 1/4" 12 Luncheon Knives, pointed, 8 1/4" 12 Luncheon Forks, 7" 12 Teaspoons, 5" 11 Place Soup Spoons, 7 1/8" 12 Demitasse Spoons, 4 3/8" 12 Fish Forks, 3-tine, 7 1/8" 11 Fish Knives, flat handle all-sterling, 8 1/4" 11 Dinner Spoons, 8 1/4" 11 Pastry Forks, 3-tine, 5 5/8" 11 Ice Cream Spoons, gold-washed, 5 1/4" 12 Oyster Forks, 5 1/8" 1 Large Vegetable Spoon, 10" 1 Berry Spoon, 8 1/4" 1 Fish Serving Fork, 3-tine, 9 1/2" 1 Fish Servers, flat handle all-sterling, 10 3/4" 1 Oyster Ladle, 9 1/2" 1 Gravy Ladle, 6 7/8" 1 Large Cold Meat Fork, 10" 1 Flat Handle Master Butter, 6 5/8" 1 Hollow Handle Master Butter, all-sterling, 8" 1 Salad Set, gold-washed, all-sterling, 9 1/2" 1 Pie Server, flat handle all-sterling, 10 1/2" 1 Soup Ladle, 12" 1 Roast Carving Set, 2-pc, 12 1/2" 1 Lamb Shank holder w/stainless implement, 8 1/2" 1 Sugar Tong, 5 1/4" 1 Cheese Knife w/stainless blade, 8" 1 Sugar Sifter Ladle, gold-washed, 6 1/2" 1 Tea Caddy Spoon, 5 5/8" 1 Sardine Fork, 5 3/4" 1 Petit Four Server...

Category

Mid-19th Century French Art Deco Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Shell & Thread by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 151 pcs Dinner
Shell & Thread by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 151 pcs Dinner

Shell & Thread by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 151 pcs Dinner

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

Shell & Thread was first introduced by Tiffany in 1905. Its design is typical of patterns made in England during the long reign of King George III. The raised-border edges, which acc...

Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

107 Piece Sterling Silver Flatware by Georg Jensen Denmark, Acanthus Pattern
107 Piece Sterling Silver Flatware by Georg Jensen Denmark, Acanthus Pattern

107 Piece Sterling Silver Flatware by Georg Jensen Denmark, Acanthus Pattern

By Georg Jensen

Located in Toledo, OH

A beautiful 107 piece sterling silver flatware set by Georg Jensen in the Acanthus pattern. It contains the following pieces: 20 teaspoons 6" 8 cream of soup spoons 5 1/2" 5 tables...

Category

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

Materials

Sterling Silver

Windham by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 42 pcs Dinner
Windham by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 42 pcs Dinner

Windham by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 42 pcs Dinner

By Tiffany & Co.

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. Dinner Size Windham by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver fla...

Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Parallel by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 60 pieces Dinner
Parallel by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 60 pieces Dinner

Parallel by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 60 pieces Dinner

By Georg Jensen

Located in Big Bend, WI

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver “Parallel” AKA “Relief” flatware. Designed by Oscar Gunlach-Pedersen, for Georg Jensen's Silversmithy 1931. Gunlach-Pedersen trained as a sculptor and ar...

Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hermes, Paris - Silver "Belt" Money / Paper Clip or Holder c.1980
Hermes, Paris - Silver "Belt" Money / Paper Clip or Holder c.1980

Hermes, Paris - Silver "Belt" Money / Paper Clip or Holder c.1980

By Hermès

Located in Bath, GB

A wonderful solid silver 800 money clip, perfect for Money, desk-top papers or business cards; in the form of a belt and fully marked with silver hallmarks and signed on the undersid...

Category

1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Wilkinson Pair of English Sterling Silver 1872 Victorian Shell Dishes
Wilkinson Pair of English Sterling Silver 1872 Victorian Shell Dishes

Wilkinson Pair of English Sterling Silver 1872 Victorian Shell Dishes

By Henry Wilkinson & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Wilkinson & Co., pair of English sterling silver shell dishes, made in Sheffield in 1872 during the Victorian era. Exquisitely crafted and standing on 3 snail legs, they measure...

Category

1870s English Victorian 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.