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Sterling Silver For Sale
Period: Late 20th Century
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Henry Chawner Antique George III Sterling Silver Teapot Circa 1794
Located in Atlanta, GA
Henry Chawner Antique George III Sterling Silver Teapot Circa 1794
Beautiful 18th century Georgian silver teapot in a tankard style stacked for...
Category
18th Century French Georgian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 4 Antique George III Silver Sauce Tureens
By John Robins
Located in London, GB
A charming and beautifully made set of 4 Antique Sterling Silver Sauce Tureens, made by the silversmith John Robins, and hallmarked in London 1789.
Each tureen has a detachable lid, ...
Category
18th Century English Georgian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Patrick Mavros 925 Sterling Silver Zebra and Foal Figurine on a Blackwood Base
By Patrick Marvos
Located in Braintree, GB
Patrick Mavros 925 sterling silver Zebra and Foal figurine, beautifully crafted and mounted on a stunning blackwood base.
Made in Africa, Zimbabwe, circa 1990s.
Hallmarked with PM ...
Category
1990s Zimbabwean Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Powder Case Art Deco style designed for Cartier USA Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Powder case for handbag in 925/1000 sterling silver with black and red fired enamel. Opening with spring button. Ground mirror and retina inside. Measure cm. 7.3 x 7.3 x 1.5. Weight ...
Category
1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Sheik Sterling Silver Mounted Faux Tortoise Shell Lacquered Tray
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sheik Sterling Silver Mounted Faux Tortoise Shell Lacquered Tray
European, Later 20th Century
This later 20th-century European tray is a striking piece, featuring a rectangular for...
Category
Late 20th Century European Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Smithsonian by Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 59 pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb Dinner Size Smithsonian by Stieff sterling silver Flatware set - 59 pieces. This set includes:
8 Dinner Knives w/pistol grip handles, 9"
8 Dinner Size Forks, 7 3/4"
8 Salad ...
Category
Late 20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Neoclassical Sterling Silver Teapot & Stand - Hallmarked in 1793 - Henry Chawner
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1793 by Henry Chawner, this handsome, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Teapot & Stand, is oval in shape, and feature...
Category
1790s English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
800 Silver Tea and Coffee set 4 pieces Made in Italy, 80s.
Located in Palermo, IT
800 silver tea and coffee set 4 pieces
Made in Italy, 80s. Never used. Like New.
Total weight kg. 1.00.
The teapot is 18 cm high, the coffee pot 15 cm.
All the pieces are regularly s...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Sterling Silver Goblet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver goblet made in Israel. It has a floral design going all around that gives it a rich old-world feel. The insi...
Category
1970s Israeli Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
800 Silver Tea and Coffee set 4 pieces Made in Italy, 80s.
Located in Palermo, IT
800 silver tea and coffee set 4 pieces
Made in Italy, 80s. Never used. Like New.
Total weight kg. 1.3
The teapot is 20 cm high, the coffee pot 17 cm.
All the pieces are regularly sta...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Photo Frame Empire Style Squared Shape Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Gold-plated 925/1000 silver square photo frame with fire-enamelled Empire-style leaves on a rounded edge. External dimensions cm. 9 x 9, internal cm. 7.7 x 7.7. Weight gr. 87. Design...
Category
1970s Italian Baroque Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Sterling Silver Water Pitcher: Timeless Elegance Restored
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Presenting our exquisite Sterling Silver Water Pitcher, a testament to classic craftsmanship and timeless design, now expertly restored to its ori...
Category
1970s French Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
French Empire Period Silver Ewer
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This very striking Parisian silver ewer dates from the Empire Period, and is hallmarked on its base with official silver standard and guarantee marks, including a cockerel, showing t...
Category
Late 18th Century French Empire Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Lino Sabattini for Fiat Italia 1970 Geometric Cylinder Tall Vase Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Cylinder geometric vase designed by Lino Sabattini (1925-2016).
A modernism sculptural piece created in 1970, by the Italian silversmith and designer Lino Sabattini. This piece wa...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Gilt Silver Annual Spoon Design Bernadotte 1978
Located in Bochum, NRW
Annual spoon, 1978, design Bernadotte, in original box.
Gold-plated Sterling silver with enamel butterfly decor.
Each marked to the backside "Design Bernadotte Sterling SPORR", 925...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Fountain Pen Sterling Silver and 14kt Gold Nib Fire-Enamel Art Deco Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Fountain p en in 925/1000 sterling silver and 14 kt gold nib, with fire-enamelled Art Deco design. Diameter mm. 11, length cm. 14. Silver weight gr. 53. . Designed by Giorgio Salimbe...
Category
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Sterling Silver George II Set Of Four Four Shell Cast Candlesticks 1753
By John Preist
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1753 by John Priest, this striking set of four George II, Antique Sterling Silver Candlesticks, are in the 'Four Shell' style, and feature removable nozzles. ...
Category
1750s English George II Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Photo Frame Double Opening Fired Enamel on Guillochè Sterling Silver Saliimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Shaped double opening photo frame in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guillochè. Early 1900s English Art Nouveau style. Open size cm. 13.5 cm hig...
Category
1980s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
20th Century Italian Stering Silver Baroque revival round Tureen plus dish
By L'artigiano dell' Argento
Located in VALENZA, IT
Sterling Silver Baroque style tureen with handles and base. The round shape is embellished with chisels, typical of the Baroque style. The tureen is placed on a round waved plate wh...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee, Sterling Silver Knife Rests, Birmingham, 1977
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1977 by Bishtons Ltd., this stylish pair of Modernist, Sterling Silver Knife Rests, are modelled as pheasants. ...
Category
1970s English Modern Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver Bracelet with 2 Cut Rock Crystal Alton, Sweden, 1967
By Alton
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Beautiful silver bracelet with cut rock crystal, made by Alton, Falköping Sweden 1967 year letter is R9.
Beautiful silver bracelet.
The rock crystal is well captured in a solid s...
Category
1660s Swedish Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Rock Crystal, Silver
Modern Sculptural Sterling Silver Necklace Graziella Laffi
Located in Atlanta, GA
A highly sculptural sterling silver necklace by Peruvian silversmith and designer Grazielle Laffi (1923-2009), Lima, circa 1970. Marks to ne...
Category
1970s Peruvian Modern Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of George II Salvers Made in London in 1729 by John Tuite
By John Tuite
Located in London, GB
A VERY FINE PAIR OF GEORGE II SALVERS MADE IN LONDON IN 1729 BY JOHN TUITE.
The Salvers stand on four cast pilaster supports in each corner. The ma...
Category
1720s English George II Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Photo Frame Red Enamel Guillochè and Hand Engravings Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Shaped oval photo frame in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on sunburst guillochè and Louis XVI French Empire style ornaments. External dimensions c...
Category
1970s Italian Louis XVI Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Cigarette Case Art Deco style designed for Cartier USA Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Cigarette case for handbag in 925/1000 sterling silver with black fired enamel. Opening with spring button.. Measure cm. 6.3 x 9.7 x 1.5. Weight gr.210. Created in the Art Deco style...
Category
1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Georgian English Sterling Silver Funnel
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine antique Georgian English sterling silver funnel; an addition to our silver wine and drinks collection.
This fine antique George III sterling silv...
Category
17th Century British George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Sterling Silver Photo Frame, Embossed Leaf Pattern, Italy, 20th C
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage sterling silver photo frame with embossed leaf pattern - inset glass liner - wood veneered back and easel with high polished / gloss finish - original paper liner with maker'...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
2 Antique 1780 George Smith III Sterling Silver Serving Table Spoons 143g
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of large heavy antique late 18th century Georgian sterling silver serving spoons with tipped handles, monogrammed with the initials TA. Made in 1780 by George Smith III of Londo...
Category
1780s Federal Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Box Black Red Art Deco style designed for Cartier USA Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular table box with rounded corners in 925/1000 sterling silver with fire-enamelled Art Deco design. Dimensions cm. 10.4 x 13.4 x 3.2. Weight gr. 530. Designed by Giorgio Sali...
Category
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Pair of George III Period Sterling Silver-Gilt Serving Spoons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of beautiful, George III Period, sterling silver gilt serving spoons, London, year-hallmarked for 1770, Thomas Evans and George Smith III - makers. E...
Category
1770s English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
Pair of George III Drinking Mugs, Chester, 1765 by Richard Richardson II
Located in London, GB
CHESTER - AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE PAIR OF EARLY GEORGE III DRINKING MUGS MADE IN CHESTER IN 1765 BY RICHARD RICHARDSON II.
The Mugs are modelled in a style which is seldom seen from...
Category
1760s English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Twelve 800 Silver Underplates, Italy, 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
Twelve 800 silver underplates, Italy, 1980s.
Very elegant, each weighs gr. 430. The total weight of the 800 silver is gr. 5160.00!!
Purchased by my ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Travel Photo Frame Fire Enamel Stripes Art Deco Style Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular travel photo frame with hinged booklet for 2 photos in 925/1000 sterling silver with fire-enamelled stripes in Art Deco style. Measureme...
Category
1980s Italian Napoleon III Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
George III Sideboard Dish Made in London in 1770 by Frederick Kandler
Located in London, GB
A VERY FINE ANTIQUE STERLING SILVER EARLY GEORGE III SIDEBOARD DISH MADE IN LONDON IN 1770 BY THE HIGHLY IMPORTANT SILVERSMITH, FREDERICK KANDLER.
The Pitt Rivers Sideboard Dish has a raised border which displays a shaped gadrooned rim. The border is engraved with a contemporary Armorial with supporters either side and the Motto "AEQUAM SERVARE MENTEM - a contented mind" below. The Dish is in excellent condition, is of a good weight and colour. The reverse is also engraved with its original scratch weight of 33oz 13dwt.
The Arms and Motto on the Dish are those of Pitt. This family has several branches all descended from a common ancestor, including Pitt, Earl's of Chatham, Pitt the Younger, Prime Minister etc. It was John Pitt who was clerk of the Exchequer during the reign of Eizabeth I and it was his eldest son Sir William Pitt Knight who was comptroller of the household and a principal officer in the Exchequer during the reign of James I.
The Arms on the Dish are those specifically of George Pitt...
Category
1770s British George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Hannah Hull by Tuttle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 6 Service 36 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
The unadorned Hannah Hull pattern, known for its simple, clean lines, was inspired by old colonial design and was first introduced by Tuttle in 1927.
Hannah Hull by Tuttle sterling ...
Category
Late 20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
1796 Pair of Sterling Silver Old English Engraved Tablespoons by J&J Perkins
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1796, London, pair of sterling silver Old English Engraved tablespoons by J&J Perkins. Jonathan I & II, 1795-1800 partnership. Simple rattail remains. Crisp period monogram "TMC". 3....
Category
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
4-Piece Tea and Coffee Service Plus Tray, Empire Style, 800 Silver, Italy, 1980
Located in Palermo, IT
4-Piece tea and coffee service plus tray, Empire style, 800 silver, Italy, 1980.
The service has a total weight of 2,212 kg (coffee pot 439 g and measures 26 x 22 x 11 cm, teapot 38...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Ottaviani Large, Lux Wood Box & 800 Silver, Card, Dice, Poker Game Horse/Stallion
By Ottaviani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful game box, hand made by Ottaviani in Italy Rocanati, this box has R mark and also shows 925 sterling mark on side of the R. All chips and card seem to be in the box and some...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Unique Sterling Silver Pair of Wine Coolers by i. Franks in 1995 for Prudential
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1995 by I. Franks, this spectacular pair of Elizabeth II, Sterling Silver Wine Coolers, are hand engraved with the Coat of Arms for Prudential Insurance Compa...
Category
1990s English Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Handmade Torchon jug in 800 Silver, Italy, 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
Very elegant and sinuous jug in handmade 800 silver, "torchon" workmanship. Italian production from the 80s. It is regularly stamped with state marks which certify the fineness of th...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Pair of George I Tazzas Made in London in 1725 by William Darker
By William Darker
Located in London, GB
AN EXCEPTIONAL PAIR OF GEORGE I TAZZAS MADE IN LONDON IN 1725 BY WILLIAM DARKER
The Tazzas stand on a trumpet shaped spreading foot and the circular top has a slightly raised rim ...
Category
1720s English George I Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Barcaccia/Jatta in Hand-Beaten 800 Silver, Italy, 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
Barcaccia/Jatta in hand-beaten 800 silver, Italy, 1980s
Purchased by my grandparents in one of the most important silver shops in my city. It weighs almost 3 kg.! Worked and hammered...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Silver Mustard Pot / Antique Sterling Sliver Seasoning Pot
Located in BILBAO, ES
Silver mustard pot / Antique sterling sliver seasoning pot
Antique sterling silver mustard / glass lined seasoning pot 1919
Beautifully crafted ant...
Category
1610s British Romantic Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Rare German Parcel-Gilt Silver Canister, Abraham Drentwett i, Augsburg 1649-1666
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
Important German parcel-gilt silver canister, Abraham Drentwett I, Augsburg, circa 1649-1666 Abraham Drentwett I is one of Augsburg's foremost silversmiths during the Baroque period. He was Active 1641-1666 , he is best known for having executed Queen Christina's silver throne...
Category
17th Century German Baroque Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
George III Sterling Silver Apple Corer, York circa 1786 by Hampston & Prince
By Hampston & Prince
Located in London, GB
AN EXTREMELY RARE GEORGE III APPLE CORER WHICH WAS MADE IN LONDON CIRCA 1786-90 BY HAMPSTON & PRINCE.
The Corer has a tubular form with a reeded band where the blade meets the han...
Category
1780s British George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Photo Frame baroque style engraving Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Octagonal notched photo frame in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fine fire-enamelled baroque style engraving. External dimensions cm. 14.2 x 17.8, internal oval cm. 8 x 12....
Category
1970s Italian Baroque Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique William III Britannia Standard Silver Quart Tankard
By John Smith
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive antique William III English Britannia standard silver flat topped quart tankard; an addition to our range of collectable 18th century silverware.
This magnificent antique William III Britannia silver tankard has a plain tapering cylindrical form onto a spreading collet style foot.
The surface of this 18th century quart tankard is embellished with an impressive engraved leaf and floral bordered coat of arms depicting party per pale to the first a chevron between three lion's heads erased and to the second a bend raguly.
The upper and lower portions of the body are encircled with bands of tooled decoration, with an applied moulded border to the upper rim.
This antique quart tankard retains the original double stepped flat topped, hallmarked cover surmounted with an impressive volute scrolling thumbpiece.
The cover is further ornamented with a band of tooled decoration to the rim accented with an applied shaped thumbpiece to the anterior edge.
The hinge is decorated with ribbed ornamentation and retains the original pin.
This antique Britannia standard silver tankard is fitted with an S-scroll handle ornamented with a plain rounded terminal.
The spreading collet foot is encircled with a band of applied moulded decoration to the rim.
Imperial quart = 2 pints/1.14 litres.
Britannia silver - The Britannia silver standard of 958 (95.84% of fine silver), denoted by the icon of the seated Britannia holding an oval shield, was introduced by William III in 1697. This was to indicate the slightly higher standard of silver from sterling silver standard of 925 (92.5% of fine silver).
The armourial bearings are those of the Wyndham and Penruddocke family, to commemorate the marriage of Henry Wyndham and Arundel Penruddocke on 11th September 1735.
Further detailed information available on request.
Condition
This antique tankard...
Category
Early 1700s English Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Pair of George III Sauce Tureens Made in Londin in 1773/74 by S & J Crespell
Located in London, GB
AN IMPORTANT & VERY RARE PAIR OF GEORGE III ANTIQUE STERLING SILVER SAUCE TUREENS, WITH THEIR ORIGINAL STANDS, MADE IN LONDON IN 1773/74 BY SEBASTIAN & JAMES CRESPEL.
The Tureens ...
Category
1770s British George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Splendid and Heavy Late 17th Century Dutch-Colonial Silver Filigree Salver
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A splendid and heavy Dutch-colonial silver filigree salver
Indonesia, Batavia (Jakarta) or possibly Padang, West Sumatra, 2nd half 17th century
Diam. 22.9 cm
Weight 551 grams
This filigree-work was probably done by Chinese masters...
Category
17th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Salt/Pepper/Toothpick Set in 800 Silver and Crystal, Italy, 1990
Located in Palermo, IT
Salt/pepper/toothpick set in 800 silver and crystal, Italy, 1990
Intact, never used. Small signs of ageing.
Regularly stamped with state marks.
Found in a noble apartment.
Category
1990s Italian Sterling Silver
Materials
Crystal, Silver
Pair of George II Cast Candlesticks Made in London in 1748 by William Gould
Located in London, GB
A VERY FINE & SUBSTANTIAL PAIR OF GEORGE II CAST CANDLESTICKS MADE IN LONDON IN 1748 BY WILLIAM GOULD.
The Candlesticks are cast and modelled in a muc...
Category
1740s British George II Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
"Jatta" Centerpiece in Hand-Beaten 800 Silver, Italy, 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
"Jatta" centerpiece in hand-beaten 800 silver, Italy, 1980s
Handcrafted production by a well-known Italian silversmith, unique piece. It weighs gr. 900.00.
Regularly stamped with s...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Photo Frame Black and White Enamel Squared Shape Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Square photo frame in 925/1000 sterling silver with fire-enamelled Art Deco-style geometric design. External dimensions cm. 14.5 x 14.5 internal cm. 9 x 9. Weight gr. 260. Designed b...
Category
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
20th Century Italy Sterling Silver Mud with Koala and puppy
Located in VALENZA, IT
Amazing silver mug made with the lost wax technique depicting a tree trunk where a Koala with her puppy is clinging.
The figure of the mother Koala and her cub was placed on the trun...
Category
1990s Italian Other Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
800 Silver Champagne Bucket, Italy, 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
800 silver champagne bucket, Italy, 1980s.
Belonged to my grandparents and never used. Small signs of wear, overall in more than good condition. Regularly stamped with state marks. ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Table Box Art Deco Style Inspired by Louis Cartier Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular Table Box with rounded corners in 925/1000 sterling silver with fire Enamel Art Deco design. Dimensions cm. 9 x 11 x 2.8. Weight gr. 324. Designed by Giorgio Salimbeni in...
Category
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Table Box Fired Enamel Guillochè and Hand Engravings Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular table box in sterling silver 925/1000 gold plated with very fine hand-engraving Baroque style on the lid, fire-enamelled in 2 colours. In the center an ancient oval plate...
Category
1970s Italian Baroque Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Decagonal Tray Tiffany & Co..
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From the estate of Tony Duquette.
Nice modernist design.
Geometric / decagonal form.
Original vintage condition showing minor wear / patina consistent with ago.
Stamped "Tiffany ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern 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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