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Sterling Silver For Sale
Period: Late 20th Century
Period: 1910s
Antique American Sterling Silver & Cranberry Glass 114 Perfume Vanity Bottle 58g
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th century number 114 ruby glass vanity bottle with overlay featuring pierced sides and beaded edge, and a silver clad monogrammed beaded edge stopper. Made by Watson - Attle...
Category
1910s Edwardian Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
"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
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
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
Oil and Vinegar Set in 800 Silver and Crystal, Italy, 1990
Located in Palermo, IT
Oil and vinegar set in 800 silver and crystal, Italy, 1990
Intact, never used. Small signs of ageing.
Found in a noble apartment.
Category
1990s Italian Sterling Silver
Materials
Crystal, Silver
Garrard Sterling Silver Flatware, circa 1910
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine extensive set of silverware consisting of 114 pieces made by Garrard & Co. Set is in its original wooden case. Each utensil includes a stamp of provenance. Made in London, c. ...
Category
1910s British Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling 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
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
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
Table Box in Malachite with Hinged Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Large rectangular table box in malachite with hinged frame in 925/1000 sterling Silver gold plated. The malachite is a large single whole slab on the lid and the stone design becomes...
Category
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Malachite, 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
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
Sterling Silver Octagonal Antique Table Candlestick Hallmarked, Sheffield, 1917
Located in York, GB
Sterling Solid Silver - ANTIQUE OCTAGONAL TABLE CANDLESTICK
In the Queen Anne style (1702 to 1714)
A f...
Category
1910s Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
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
4-Piece Tea and Coffee Service Plus tTay, 800 Silver, Italy, 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
4-piece tea and coffee service plus tray, 800 silver, Italy, 1980s.
Worked entirely by hand, it weighs 4170.00 grams.
It is a very important silver set.
Purchased in the 1980s at ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Edwardian Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Threaded Crystal Match Striker
By Salmon & Gluckstein Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Period, sterling silver-mounted threaded crystal match striker, Birmingham, England, Ca. 1910 (year mark is rubbed), Salmon and Gluckstein, Ltd.- makers. Measures 2 1/2 inc...
Category
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Christofle, Paris, Ribbed Solid / Sterling Silver Card Case
By Christofle
Located in Bath, GB
A smart twentieth century card case made from sterling / 925 silver, fully marked and signed by this luxury French silversmith.
Beautiful condition measuring 3 5/8" x 2 3/8" x 1/4...
Category
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
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
Antique Sterling Silver and Enamel Combination Compact and Scent Bottle
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique French import sterling silver and enamel combination scent bottle and compact with mirror; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection
This exceptional antique enamel and sterling silver gilt compact mirror and scent bottle has a circular rounded form.
The anterior and posterior surfaces of the body are embellished with pale blue guilloche enamel, which reflects undulating concentric ring designs emanating from the centres.
The circular guilloche panels are encompassed with a chamfered borders ornamented with fine black hot enamel and incorporating stylised gilt silver leaf motifs.
This exceptional antique compact is fitted with a hinged cover, featuring a gold wreath design to the centre of the enamel panel and incorporating a rounded thumbpiece to the anterior surface.
This impressive compact opens to reveal the original integrated mirror and powder pad, in addition to the original gilded interior.
The upper portion of the body features a plain cylindrical neck, fitted with a screw fit cover, allowing access to the incorporates scent bottle.
This exceptional example of antique silverware is struck with the maker's/importer's mark to the thumbpiece, the sterling standard mark to the interior of the compact, in addition to the French import mark (swan); the swan mark was used to identify items such as watch cases, boxes and jewellery as being a minimum 800 standard silver (800/1000).
Condition
This antique enamel compact...
Category
1910s French Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Table Box Blue and Light Blue Stripes Guillochè and Enamel Sterling Silver Salim
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular table box with rounded corners in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with two-tone translucent fired enamels with guillochè stripes and hand-engraved motifs. George V E...
Category
1970s Italian George IV Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Set of 3 Tiffany Chrysanthemum Sterling Silver Butter Pats
Located in New York, NY
Set of 3 Chrysanthemum sterling silver butter pats. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Plain and round gilt well. Shoulder has rinceaux-sty...
Category
Late 20th Century American Japonisme Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Regency Shell by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 60 Pieces
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Regency shell by Lunt sterling silver flatware set, 60 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 9".
12 forks, 7 1/2".
12 salad forks, 6 1/2".
12 teaspoons, 6 1/8".
12 place soup ...
Category
1980s Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
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 Coffee Pot
Located in Brooklyn, NY
I’m delighted to offer you this sterling silver coffee/tea pot by Richard Dimes Silver of Boston, Massachusetts. Designed in the federalist style it is aus...
Category
1910s American Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Cebtury Italian Solid Silver Vintage Decorative Box
Located in VALENZA, IT
Decorative pumpkin-shaped 800 solid silver box.
The body of the box is round and has been embossed and chiseled with the typical stripes of the pumpkin.
The knob is cast and has th...
Category
1970s Italian Other Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Silver Saucepan Signed Christofle, 'France'
By Christofle
Located in Marbella, ES
Silver Saucepan Signed Christofle (france).
Category
Late 20th Century French Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Square Table Clock Art Deco Inspired by Louis Cartier Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Square table clock with rounded corners in 925/1000 sterling silver with fire-enamelled Art Deco design. Dimensions cm. 11.8 x 11.8. Silver weight gr. 449. Swiss mechanical movement ...
Category
1970s Italian Islamic Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Georg Jensen Silver Hand Pierced Fruit Spoon Dated circa 1915, Pattern No 38
By Georg Jensen
Located in London, GB
Georg Jensen Silver Hand Pierced Fruit Spoon Dated circa 1915, Pattern no 38
Made in Copenhagen,Denmark
This serving piece has a lovely weight, is 3.44 troy ounces and is hand wrou...
Category
1910s Danish Arts and Crafts Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Italian Sterling and Cobalt Murano Glass Fantasy Model of a Horse & Carriage
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Sterling and Cobalt Murano Glass Fantasy Model of a Horse & Carriage
Italy, late 20th century
A captivating Italian Sterling and Cobalt ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Italian Sterling Silver Neoclassical Style Wall Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Sterling Silver Neoclassical Style Wall Mirror
Italy, circa Later 20th Century
Hallmarked numerous times .925 in oval
A stunn...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Sterling Silver Sherry Decanter Label, 1970s
Located in London, GB
Wonderful sterling silver sherry decanter label, decorated with a lovely lion and vine leaves with grapes. Measuring 5.25 cm / 2 inches by 4 cm / 1.5 i...
Category
1970s English Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Handmade Centerpiece in 800 Silver, Italy, 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
Handmade centerpiece in 800 silver, Italy, 1980s
It can be used as a fruit bowl.
Very elegant and precious object, it is in excellent condition. State stamps present.
Small signs ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
English Sterling Red Crystal Ribbed Matchstrike, Birmingham, 1919
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
English Sterling Red Crystal Ribbed Matchstrike, Birmingham, 1919
A truly unique match-strike, Colors are not common especially red ones. Of typical form with a hallmarked sterling applied...
Category
1910s English Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Edwardian Sterling Silver-Mounted Threaded Crystal Match Striker
Located in New York, NY
Unusual, sterling silver-mounted threaded crystal match striker with hand-blown light green handles, London, circa 1910. Hallmarks are rubbed in ...
Category
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
800 Silver Rice Dish, Italy, 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
Very elegant, with lid. The handles are covered with very fine white porcelain. 36 cm wide, weighs 1130.00 grams.
Produced in the 1980s by the Ricci silverware in Alessandria. Regul...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Centerpiece in 800 Silver, Italy, 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
Centerpiece in 800 silver, Italy, 1980s.
It weighs 735.00 grams and is regularly stamped with the state stamps (Italy).
It presents small signs of the time.
It has always belonged...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Antique Gorham Edwardian Sterling Silver 3-Piece Coffee Set
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian sterling silver 3-piece coffee set. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1917-8. This set comprises coffeepot, creamer, and sugar. Coffeepot has tapering ovoid body with flush ...
Category
1910s American Edwardian Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Edwardian Period Sterling Silver Flask with Hinged Lid
By H. Matthews
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Period, sterling silver flask with hinged lid (having a bayonet closure), Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1917, H. Matthews - maker. Measures over 4 3/4 inches hig...
Category
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of Six Glasses in 800 Silver with Internal Gilding, Italy, 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of six glasses in 800 silver with internal gilding, Italy, 1980s.
Small signs of the time, no dents.
The total weight of the silver is 1050.00 grams because each one weighs 175...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Sterling Silver Etched Candlesticks
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a stunning pair of sterling silver candlesticks by Reed and Barton. The workmanship is simply breathtaking. Scrolls, fans, flowers and leaves come together in this d...
Category
1910s American Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Stuart Devlin Exquisite Centerpiece with Top in Gilt Sterling 1970s 'Signed'
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully crafted centerpiece with base in polished sterling silver and top in gilt sterling by Stuart Devlin, England 1970s (stamped “SD” on bottom). Hallmarked for Stuart Devlin,...
Category
1970s British Modern Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
Art Deco 925 Sterling Silver Candlesticks by Masorett: Elegance Restored
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into the world of Art Deco elegance with our extraordinary pair of 925 Sterling Silver Candlesticks, stamped and authenticated by Masorett. These stunning pieces have been metic...
Category
1970s French Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Metal
Antique Silver Pocket Watch Dated 1913 London Parkinson & Frodsham
By Parkinson & Frodsham
Located in London, GB
Antique Silver Pocket Watch Dated 1913 London Parkinson & Frodsham
Famous prolific watchmakers in 5 Budge Row, Cannon St, London.
Origina...
Category
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Solid Silver Potiche
Located in VALENZA, IT
800 solid silver potiche.
Completely handmade this "lidded vase" has been embossed with scrolls which make it typically in the Baroque style.
Masterfully executed, this vase among superlative embossing has been knurled, i.e. tapped thousands of times with a very small hammer, making the embossing evident and creating a perfect chromatic contrast.
The lid has the same design and workmanship.
The important knob was made with the fusion technique to then be screwed and therefore detachable for cleaning the vase.
When it comes to potiche vase...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Elkington & Co Silver Cocktail Shaker, 1996
Located in Braintree, GB
Elkington & Co Silver Cocktail Shaker, 1996
Made in England, Sheffield 1996.
Fully Hallmarked.
Dimensions:
Height: 22 cm
Diameter: 8.9 cm
Weight: 501 grams
Please keep in mind that only the cocktail shaker is included, and the other items are only for display.
Condition: Pre-owned, minor signs of usage, great overall condition.
History:
The Elkington & Co Sterling Silver Cocktail Shaker is a stunning piece of barware that was made in Sheffield, England in 1996. Elkington & Co is a well-known company in the silver industry, with a history dating back to the early 19th century. The company was responsible for introducing electroplating technology, which revolutionized the production of silverware.
This particular cocktail Shaker is made from high-quality sterling silver, which is known for its durability and luster. It is designed with a sleek and elegant shape, and features intricate patterns and details that make it a truly remarkable piece. Its compact size and efficient design make it an ideal accessory for any cocktail lover.
The Elkington & Co Sterling Silver Cocktail Shaker is a testament to the company's commitment to quality and craftsmanship. It is a piece that is sure to add style and sophistication to any bar or cocktail collection, and is a valuable addition to any silverware collection.
Category
1990s British Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Oval Sterling Silver Hip Flask, Hallmarked London, 1910
Located in London, GB
Large shaped silver and glass flask, hallmarked London 1910. The body of the flask is topped with a cork lined stopper that is on a hinged bayonet cl...
Category
1910s British Vintage 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
Table Box Magnificent Arabian Horse Fired Enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Shaped rectangular table box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fine hand-etched fire-enameled engraving painted like lapis lazuli stone and...
Category
1970s Italian Islamic Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
20th Century Italian Solid Silver Miniature Reproducing D'artagnan
Located in VALENZA, IT
Miniature in solid 800 silver reproducing D'Artagnan
The miniature was made of solid silver with the fusion technique and subsequently finished with a chisel.
The final finish was in natural, burnished silver and with 24kt gold details.
Marble base
By Geca Silversmith - MIlan - Italy
for ARVAL ARGENTI VALENZA
Silver statuette representing Charles de Batz-Castelmore, comte d'Artagnan.
In 1630, aged about 20, he went to Paris to join the French Guards on the recommendation of a relative of his mother, the lord of Tréville, who also appears in Dumas' novels as his protector . It was at this time that the young Charles decided to adopt the surname d'Artagnan, that of his mother's family. The paternal branch in fact belonged to the bourgeoisie, and Charles preferred to use the surname that would have given him more prestige.
Thus it was that the royal d'Artagnan did 15 years of military service until Cardinal Mazarin...
Category
1990s Other Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Frame for Oval Photo Borders in Louis XVI French Empire Style Enamel Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular table frame for oval photo in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent two-tone fired enamels on guillochè and with various ornamen...
Category
1980s Italian Louis XVI Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver
Henryk Winograd Silver Menorah
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A signed Henryk Winograd 99.9 Silver diminutive menorah. Hand made repose with high relief details. 3 icnes high, 4 inches wide, 2 inches deep.
Henryk Winograd was one of the world...
Category
1980s American Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Cigarette Case Two-Tone Striped Fired Enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular table box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent two-tone striped fired enamel on guillochè and hand-engraved ornament. Late Empire Napoleon III style. ...
Category
1970s Italian Napoleon III Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Stuart Devlin Vintage Sterling Silver and Silver Gilt Beaker with Bark Effect
Located in Braintree, GB
Stuart Devlin vintage sterling silver and silver gilt beaker with Bark Effect on Base.
Made by Stuart Devlin.
Made in London in 1972.
Fully hallmarke...
Category
1990s British Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
20th Century Solid Silver Sculture Depicting a Basset Hound Dog
Located in VALENZA, IT
Basset hound dog sculture in 800 solid silver.
The object was made with the technique of fusion in two halves and subsequently joined by welding.
In th...
Category
1980s Italian Other Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Jester Pepper
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver pepper modelled in the form of a jester; an addition to our novelty silverware collection
This exceptional and rare antique George V cast sterling silver pepperette...
Category
1910s English Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Table Box for Cigarettes in Sterling Silver Sterling Enamel Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular table box for cigarettes in sterling silver 925/1000 gold plated with hand-engraved design in Baroque style with two-tone fired enamels. Measure cm. 6.5 x 10.2 x 2. Weigh...
Category
1970s Italian Baroque Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Beakers
Located in VALENZA, IT
Pair of beakers in sterling silver.
The cup of the beaker is chiseled with a torchon motif and internally gilded.
Under the cup, just above the stem, bunches of grapes and vine lea...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Other 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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