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Sterling Silver For Sale
Period: 1980s
Period: 1930s
Candlelight by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 60 pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner Size Candlelight by Towle sterling silver Flatware set, 60 pieces. This set includes:
12 Dinner Size Knives, 9 5/8"
12 Dinner Size Forks, 7 7/8"
12 Salad Forks, 6 1/2"
12 Tea...
Category
1930s Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Centerpiece
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is an exceptional sterling silver centerpiece bowl by Black Starr and Frost of Philadelphia. It is very sleek and contemporary in design and has a pedestal that is pro...
Category
1930s American Vintage 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
1980 Silver and Gold Vermail Glasses _ Set of 6
Located in Brescia, IT
Set Glasses for 2 People (6 pieces)
Italy, 1980
Silver Mark impressed
Very good condiction
h 23 cm / diam 5.5 cm
h 22 cm / diam 5.5 cm
h 20 cm / diam 5.5 cm
Weight: 970 g
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver
English Art Deco Crystal and Sterling Silver Locking Decanter by Hukin and Heath
Located in Bath, GB
Highly sought-after and certainly scarce, this is a truly stylish crystal decanter with beautifully cut top. Made by the highly collectible silversmith, Hukin and Heath.
This is a...
Category
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Crystal, Sterling 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
Small shaped Picture Frame 2 oval portrait Plum Purple color enamel Salimbeni
By Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Small shaped frame for 2 oval photographs in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guilloche in Art Nouveau style. External dimensions cm. 5.2 x 7 int...
Category
1980s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
International Royal Danish Sterling Silver Gravy Boat on Stand
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
Photo Frame with Interlacements in French Empire Louis XVI Style Sterling Silver
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular photo frame in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guillochè and with convex border with enamelled lines, on which are applied interlace...
Category
1980s Italian Empire Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
English Shell by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 68 Pieces
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful English Shell by Lunt sterling silver flatware set of 68 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 8 7/8".
12 forks, 7 1/4".
12 salad forks, 6 1/4".
12 teaspoons, 6".
12 cream...
Category
1930s Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 4 Sterling Silver Traprain Dishes or Tastevins, Brook & Son, 1937
Located in Glasgow, GB
This set of four sterling silver Traprain Dishes, or Tastevins, echoes a historic design unearthed from the Roman silver hoard at Traprain Law, Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1919. Each dis...
Category
1930s British Classical Roman Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Hamilton Gramercy by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 60 Pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb sinner size Hamilton aka Gramercy by Tiffany & Co. sterling silver Flatware set, 60 pieces. This timeless pattern was introduced by Tiffany in the year 1938. This set includes...
Category
1930s Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage English Oval Sterling Silver Photo Frame by Carrs Sheffield 1986 20th C
Located in London, GB
Truly superb Vintage sterling silver photo frame bearing the makers mark of Carrs of Sheffield and hallmarks for Sheffield 1986.
The horizontal oval frame has a blue velvet back with plain border decorated and features easel back.
An elegant design for your most cherished photograph.
Condition:
In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation
Dimensions in cm:
Height 17 x width 13 x depth 2
Height 13.5 x width 9 - Photo aperture
Dimensions in inches:
Height 7 inches x width 5 inches x depth 1 inch
Height 5 inches x width 3 inches - Photo aperture
Carrs Silver is a prestigious silverware brand, world-renowned for our values of quality and design. We started our journey back in 1976 when our founder, Ron Carr, left his factory position in Sheffield to craft silver jewellery...
Category
1980s English Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Corsage by Stieff Sterling Silver Floral Iris Flatware Set 8 Service 37 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Corsage by Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Set - 37 Pieces. This set includes:
8 KNIVES, 8 7/8",
8 FORKS, 7",
8 SALAD FORKS, 6",
8 TEASPOONS, 6",
1 SERVING SPOON, 7 7/8",
1 CO...
Category
1930s Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique George V Art Deco Sterling Silver Condiment Set (1931)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver Art Deco three piece condiment set - boxed; an addition to our dining silverware collection.
This except...
Category
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gorham Estate Sterling Silver Greenbrier Pattern Childs Set, 2 pieces
By Gorham
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A two piece children’s cutlery set, made by Gorham, in the Greenbrier pattern, patented in 1938.
The fork and spoon are sized for little hands, with shorter handles and a wider bowl to the spoon.
Styled with a paneled floral motif, monogrammed.
Now discontinued, a special birth or Christening gift...
Category
1930s American American Classical Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Bailey, Banks and Biddle Sterling Silver Repoussé Bowl-9.5" Diameter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very handsome Bailey, Banks & Biddle sterling silver 9.5" diameter bowl with a scalloped edge. The body of the bowl has fine repousse of scrolled leaves. On the bottom it is clearly ...
Category
1930s American American Classical Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Leonore by Manchester Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 12 Service 90 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Huge LEONORE BY MANCHESTER sterling silver Flatware set - 90 Pieces. This set includes:
12 KNIVES, 9"
12 FORKS, 7"
12 SALAD FORKS, 6 1/4"
12 TEASPOONS, 6"
12 CREAM SOUP SPOONS, 6 1/...
Category
1930s English Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Tiffany & CO Bowl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver bowl by Tiffany and Company. The bowl stands on a pedestal so it is propped off the surface. It has a gadroon border around the edge interspersed...
Category
1930s American Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Richelieu by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 92 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous Richelieu by International sterling silver flatware set - 92 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 9"
12 forks, 7 1/4"
12 salad forks, 6 1/2"
12 teaspoons, 6"
12 cream soup...
Category
1930s Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Solid Sterling Bowl
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Solid sterling bowl by International Sterling.
Category
1980s Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Sterling Silver Ewers, London, 1935
Located in Glasgow, GB
A pair of George V Arts and Crafts style sterling silver ewers. The small ewers are of planished circular form, having hinged covers with disc fin...
Category
1930s British Arts and Crafts Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Seven fruit knives in sterling silver with stainless steel blades.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Cohr and other Danish silversmiths. Seven fruit knives in sterling silver with stainless steel blades.
Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles.
All knives with Danish silver hallmarks.
In e...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
Richelieu by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set of 12 Service 102 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Designed in the French Renaissance style this ornate pattern has nature inspired motifs including the popular acanthus leaf.
Stunning Richelieu by International...
Category
1930s Renaissance Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Celtic Design Sterling Silver Serving Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco, Celtic design, sterling silver serving bowl, R. Wallace & Son, Wallingford, Ct., circa 1930s. Measures: 10" x 10" x 2 1/4" high; 14.0 troy ounc...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Striking English Cut Crystal and Sterling Silver Art Deco Decanter, 1935
Located in Bath, GB
A truly striking Art Deco decanter made from a hefty piece of glass, beautifully hand-cut. The towering stopper sits in a collar which is wrapped in English sterling silver, fully ha...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Glass
Royal Danish, International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Eight Service Luncheon
Located in Big Bend, WI
Eight knives, 9"
eight forks, 7 1/8"
eight salad forks, 6 3/8"
eight teaspoons, 6 1/8"
eight butter spreaders, 6"
one gravy ladle, 6 1/2"
One serving spoon, 8 1/2"
One pierced servin...
Category
1930s American Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Leonore by Manchester Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 84 pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Leonore by Manchester c1939 Sterling Silver Flatware set - 84 pieces. This set includes:
8 Knives, 8 7/8"
8 Forks, 7"
8 Salad Forks, 6 1/4"
8 Teaspoons, 6"
8 Cream Soup Spoons, 6 1/...
Category
1930s English Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of silver napkin rings
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Pair of silver napkin rings
Solid silver material
Author's hallmarks and 800 silver
Origin Australia Circa 1930
Original box from a shop in Sydney
Excel...
Category
1930s Australian Rococo Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Prelude by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 24 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Prelude by International sterling silver flatware set service 24 Pieces
Slender and graceful, the smooth clean l...
Category
1930s American Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
1930 Jean Puiforcat Modernist Tea Coffee Egoiste Set Sterling Silver Rosewood
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Art Deco Modernist tea and coffee egoiste set in sterling pure silver and rosewood by Jean E. Puiforcat created in the 1930s.
Service including:
- a coffee pot : 9 cm x 9 cm
- a tea...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gorham Plain Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 102 Pieces, Scarce Pattern!
Located in Big Bend, WI
Rare "Gorham-Plain" by Gorham Sterling silver flatware set - 102 pieces. This set includes:
12 dinner forks, 7 1/2".
12 luncheon forks, 7".
12 salad forks, 6 1/2".
11 teaspoons, 5 7...
Category
1930s 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
Norse by International Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set 8 Service 63 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
NORSE BY INTERNATIONAL sterling silver DINNER SIZE Flatware set - 63 Pieces. This set includes:
8 DINNER KNIVES, 9 7/8"
8 DINNER FORKS, 8"
8 SALAD FORKS, 6 3/8"
8 TEASPOONS, 6"
8 CR...
Category
1930s American Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Edward VIII Sterling Silver Syphon Wine Bottle Holder, Atkin Brothers, 1936
Located in Glasgow, GB
An Edward VIII sterling silver syphon stand or wine bottle holder. The stand is crafted with a plain cylindrical body, two bisecting scroll handles, serpe...
Category
1930s British Modern Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver and Enamel Presentation Folding Chair on Plinth
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive unusual antique sterling silver and enamel presentation folding chair in the Arts and Crafts style; an addition to our diverse ornamental silverware collection.
This exceptional and unusual, antique George V English sterling silver presentation piece has been realistically modelled in the form of a folding chair.
The rotating cushioned seat and stationary backrest are embellished with exceptional hot enamel decoration.
The exceptional and functional chair frame bears Arts and Crafts style brackets to the lower portion.
The posterior portion of the antique silver backrest bears the contemporary engraved presentation inscription 'Presented to Mr & Mrs Jas. Sykes, as a grateful token for gift of 200 chairs from Bethesda Methodist Church, March 1933'.
This impressive folding chair ornament surmounts an ebonised wood presentation plinth.
A rare enamel and sterling silver chair presentation piece is a distinctive gift for film, theatre and arts professionals. Ideal for career milestones, retirements or corporate awards, it also appeals to cinema enthusiasts and collectors as an elegant display piece.
Condition
This antique silver chair...
Category
1930s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Sterling Silver “Chantilly” Spoon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver berry spoon in the “Chantilly” pattern by Gorham Silversmiths. Chantilly was and continues to be one of the most popular patterns of all times. W...
Category
1930s American Vintage 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
Radiant Rose by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12 Set 52 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Radiant Rose by International repousse Sterling Silver Flatware set - 52 pieces. This set includes:
12 Knives, 9 1/8"
12 Forks, 7 1/8"
12 Salad Forks, 6 1/8"
12 Teaspoons, 6"
1 Grav...
Category
1930s Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Elizabeth II Sterling Silver Presentation Bowl
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, large vintage English sterling silver presentation bowl; an addition to our vintage silverware collection
Thi...
Category
1980s English Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rambler Rose by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 24 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Highly polished sides with a trellis of rambling roses down the center and of the handle best describes the Rambler Rose pattern first introduced by Towle in 1937.
RAMBLER ROSE BY T...
Category
1930s American Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Pyramid. Dinner fork in sterling silver. Hallmarked: 1933-1944.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen Pyramid.
Dinner fork in sterling silver.
Hallmarked: 1933-1944.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: L 18,0 cm.
Category
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Pyramid compote spoon in sterling silver.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen Pyramid compote spoon in sterling silver.
Dated 1939.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: L 9.5 cm.
Pyramid pattern was designed by the renowned artist Harald Nielsen in 1...
Category
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Pyramid. Short-handled dinner knife. Dated 1933-1944
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen Pyramid.
Short-handled dinner knife.
Sterling silver. Stainless steel blade.
Hallmarked: 1933-1944.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: L 22,5 cm.
Category
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
English Sterling Silver Cream and Sugar, Art Deco, London, 1935
Located in Bath, GB
A fine quality and very stylish cream and sugar set made from a good heavy gauge of sterling silver with a very elegant Art Deco design.
Each piece is fully hallmarked for London ...
Category
1930s English Art Deco Vintage 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
Anthony DiRienzi Silversmith Studio Hand Made Sterling Silver Spoon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Silversmithing Studio of the late artisan Anthony DiRienzi, a sterling silver spoon, Philadelphia - circa early 1980s.
American Arts & Crafts in the Art Nouveau style, enti...
Category
1980s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 4 Arts and Crafts Silver Salts, Omar Ramsden, 1935
By Omar Ramsden
Located in Glasgow, GB
This exquisite set of four Arts and Crafts sterling silver salts crafted by Omar Ramsden in 1935 exudes timeless elegance. Each piece, rectangular in form, features hammered silver b...
Category
1930s British Arts and Crafts Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sotheby's The Thanet Dinner Service Paul de Lamerie, 1742-1746 London 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's The Thanet Dinner Service Paul de Lamerie, 1742-1746 London 11/22/84. First edtion hardcover with results. Lot 60 of this silver auction broug...
Category
1980s English Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Paper
Riviera by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 8 Service 32 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Riviera by International sterling silver Flatware set, 32 pieces. This set includes:
8 Knives, 9 1/4"
8 Forks, 7 1/4"
8 Salad Forks, 6 1/4"
8 Teaspoons, 6"
Includes bonus brand new...
Category
1930s American Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Arts & Crafts Silver Paper Knife, Omar Ramsden, 1938
By Omar Ramsden
Located in Glasgow, GB
A sterling silver Letter Opener designed by Omar Ramsden, showcasing an Arts and Crafts style. This piece features a tapering blade with a wavy-edge handle and spot-hammered decorati...
Category
1930s British Arts and Crafts Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Margaret Rose by National Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set 8 Service 43 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Margaret rose by National dinner size sterling silver flatware set - 43 pieces. This set includes:
Eight dinner size knives, 9 1/2".
Eight dinner size f...
Category
1930s Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Top Quality American Sterling Silver Picture Frame, c.1930
Located in Bath, GB
A solid, heavy, top-notch photograph frame made from sterling silver with a solid Oak backing. This Art Deco example has an all over hammered / planished decoration, as stylish today...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Base Talcum Powder Holder Black and White Art Deco 925 Salimbeni.
Located in Firenze, FI
Hexagonal base talcum powder holder in black and white fired enamel in 925/1000 sterling silver with perforated screw cap and pressure counter-cap, in Art Deco style. Base cm, 5.3 x ...
Category
1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Sterling Silver Bowl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver bowl made by Wallace Silversmiths. It has a gadroon design around the rim with six floral icons evenly spaced out along the inner edge. A great s...
Category
1930s American Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art deco sterling silver tea strainer made in 1935
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1935 by William Suckling Ltd., this stylish, George V period, Sterling Silver Tea Strainer, is in the art deco taste, with stepped detailing to the handle...
Category
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany Sterling Silver 79-Piece Flatware Set in Faneuil Pattern Art Deco
Located in London, GB
Tiffany & Co., sterling silver flatware set from the 1920's in Faneuil pattern and Art Deco style, with a beautiful geometric design, consisting of 91pieces: - 6 salad forks measuring 6 3/4'' in length - 10 luncheon forks measuring 7'' in length - 14 luncheon knives measuring 9 1/8'' in length - 8 Fish knives measuring 9 1/8'' in length 8 flat butter spreaders measuring 5 3/4'' in length - 14 soup spoons measuring 7'' in length - 14 dessert spoons measuring 7'' in length - 3 serving spoons measuring 7'' in length - 2 Ladels measuring 5 3/4'' in length 1 Sugar Sifter measuring 5 3/4'' in length - 1 Gold wash Caserole Spoon measuring '' in length 1 Vegetable Spoon measuring 8`'' in length - Total approximate weight (including 0.5 oz per knife) is 6300 Grams. 202 ounces. Each piece bears hallmarks as shown. All non monogrammed. The legendary Tiffany brand was founded in 1837 by Charles Lewis Tiffany and John B. Young in Connecticut as a "stationery and fancy goods emporium," with the help of Charles Tiffany's father who financed the store for only $1,000 with profits from a cotton mill. Tiffany & Co. soon became a highly regarded brand for jewellery, gemstones, and silver. In 1845, Tiffany was a pioneer when it launched the Blue Book, which at the time was the first mail-order catalogue to be distributed in the US. In 1878, Tiffany won the gold medal for jewellery and a grand prize for silverware at the Paris World Fair Exposition...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Antique Silver Cup JARDINJÄR Silver & Crystal European Decorative Bowl Cup
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique silver cup or large Decorative food or fruit cup, pressed, cast and chased. Circular, curved feet with hinged. unstamped, tested with the scratch test, Height 15cm, Width 41c...
Category
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold Plate, 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.