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Sterling Silver For Sale
Style: Art Deco
Style: Victorian
Hans Hansen silverware, Arvesølv no. 7. Art Deco lunch knife in sterling silver
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans Hansen silverware, Arvesølv no. 7. Art Deco lunch knife in sterling silver and stainless steel. 1940s. Stamped. In excellent condition, knife blade with minor wear. Dimensions: ...
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1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel

Antique early Victorian sterling silver sugar tongs, Exeter
Located in NEWARK, GB
A large pair of antique Victorian era sterling silver sugar tongs. A relatively plain design, no engraving, they are substantial pair, large with a good weight to them. They hail from Exeter which is a lesser seen hallmark than London or Birmingham for example. Fully hallmarked for sterling silver Exeter, 1849, maker John Stone...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

English Sterling Silver Barware Ice Bucket / Cooler By Walker & Hall
Located in Tarry Town, NY
. Immerse yourself in the allure of this exceptional piece, expertly crafted to elevate your entertaining experience to new heights. Designed with meticulous attention to detail, th...
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1940s English Victorian Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver & Frosted Glass Tankard London, 1855
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Victorian Sterling Silver and Frosted Glass Twelve Fluid Ounce Tankard London, 1855 Additional information: Date : Hallmarked in 1855 For John Wilkmin Figg of London Period : Victor...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

1882 Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flask of Victorian Equestrian Riding Scene
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This acid etched and engraved Tiffany sterling silver flask with full marks for 1882 might be the most fully articulated narrative in Tif...
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1880s American Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

1850 Set of Six Coin Silver Forks by William Gale & Son
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Dated 1850 set of 6 coin silver dinner forks, fiddle thread pattern, by William Gale & Son, NY, NY. In business to 1870 & likely the pattern date. Monogram: MAD. 10.80 troy oz. 7 1/2...
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Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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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 gr.250. Created in the Art Deco style for Cartier USA in the 1980s, inspired by designs by Louis Cartier from the early 1900s. Manufactured in Florence in the Salimbeni company headquarters with completely manual execution by artisan artists with thick slab and large reinforcements suitable for withstanding numerous high-fire enamelled firings at about 750°<800° C. About cooperation Salimbeni and Cartier. Our first meetings with the Cartier USA Company took place through the Giorgini Company, the first "Buying Office" set up in Florence immediately after the Second World War, which had the purpose of bringing together Florentine, and also Italian, producers with American buyers, who especially appreciated the artistic objects still manufactured by artisans who still took inspiration from the Italian Renaissance, using techniques handed down from generation to generation. Mrs. Gina Pestelli, wife of a Florentine retail jeweller, was in charge of contacts with Cartier USA, above all an employee, while her daughter, also for Giorgini, took care of the fashion that in those years was affirmed in Florence with the events of "Pitti ". With their help, we began to supply frames and boxes in sterling silver gold plated with malachite and other semi-precious stones. At the same time, the official buyer of Cartier, Mr. William Smith, began to appreciate and commission the first objects with fired enamels, a process of which we have always been specialists. In 1975 we began exhibiting at the prestigious New York Jewellery Association Show, which we participated in both the February and July editions, for a good 26 years until 2001. In New York in those years the "Art deco style" was still very much appreciated, still mindful of the beautiful early 20th century architecture of the great buildings such as the "Crysler" or the "Empire State". We then began to produce frames, boxes, evening bags, "objets de vertu" and other objects in "art deco style" which were very popular with Mr. Smith who gave us some photocopies of Louis Francois Cartier drawings to reproduce them. Thus, numerous cigarette cases, powder compacts, evening bags, frames and table boxes were created exclusively for Cartier USA which, at the time, had the prestigious "Silver Department" on the first floor of the Cartier store on Fifth Avenue. An evening bag, with matching cigarette case and powder compact, were redone on the design created for a gift given to Mary Pickford at the time. In a 1986 Cartier...
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1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Wilkens silver art deco coffee and tea set
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Sterling silver tea and coffee service. Made by M.H. Wilkens & Sӧhne in Bremen-Hemelingen, Germany. The service comprises: 1 coffeepot with hinged cover, 1 teapot with hinged cover...
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Mid-19th Century German Art Deco Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

English Victorian Classical Sterling Silver Goblet, 1870
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Classical sterling silver goblet. Made by Henry Wilkinson & Co. in Sheffield in 1870. Tall and tapering bowl with domed bottom, knopped cylindrical stem and round foot. Eng...
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1870s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Candlestick, Corinthian Column
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful and grand antique Victorian sterling silver candlestick. It is a single candlestick, made from sterling silver with a weighted base and a corinthian column style stem....
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Pocket Cigarette Case Geometric Design Sterling Silver Enamel Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Shaped rectangular pocket cigarette case in 925/1000 sterling silver with translucent fired enamels on guillochè with Art Deco style geometric de...
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1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Sterling Silver, Set of 3 Sweetmeat Dishes, Hallmarked, Birmingham, 1898
Located in York, GB
Sterling Silver - Set of 3 Sweetmeat Dishes. The following details refer to the left hand larger one. Super quality and very good weight. Stamped with a full English hallmark, app...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

Antique Fish Knife Unique Sea Serpent Snake Sterling Silver French Cake Etched
Located in Greer, SC
Stunning antique handcrafted fish or cake knife featuring unique sea serpent and shell pattern handle. The blade portion has intricate etchings, making this a wonderful piece of coll...
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Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Biscuit Box - London 1898 William Hutton
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1898 by William Hutton & Sons, this handsome, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Biscuit Box, stands on four ball feet, and feat...
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1890s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Large 19th Century Sterling Silver Serving Water Pitcher / Victorian Style
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Behold the resplendent beauty of this magnificent 19th century victorian style Black Starr Forest sterling silver tableware water pitcher. Immerse yourself in the opulent of a bygon...
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1870s American Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Creel and Gow Silvered Sea Shell Tibia Fusus
Located in New York, NY
Tibia fusus fully silver coated seashell. Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in Rome, Italy for over 20 years to make our signature sil...
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2010s Italian Victorian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Partially Silvered Sea Shell Strombus Pugilis
Located in New York, NY
Strombus pugilis partially silvered shell 2". Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in Rome, Italy for over 20 years to make our signature silvered shells. Our worksho...
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2010s Italian Victorian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Set of 3 English Art Deco Sterling Silver Napkin Rings
Located in New York, NY
Set of 3 George VI sterling silver napkin rings. Made by Turner & Simpson Ltd in Birmingham in 1939. Hexagonal with allover engine-turned ornament in thin plain frames. Letter block ...
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Harald Nielsen for Georg Jensen Pyramid. Rare Art Deco miniature brush.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Harald Nielsen for Georg Jensen Pyramid. Rare Art Deco miniature brush in sterling silver. Marked with 1915-1930 mark. In excellent condition. Dimensions: L 6.7 cm.
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1910s Danish Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Acorn, two grapefruit spoons. Mid-20th century.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen Acorn, two grapefruit spoons. Mid-20th century. In excellent condition. Marked. Dimensions: L 14.7 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Hunt & Roskell Silver-Gilt Presentation Cup
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite 1897 two-handled presentation cup by esteemed silver firm Hunt & Roskell was modeled after a 1743 cup made by Paul Lamerie, the most famed London-based silversmith of ...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

Robert Wallace & Sons Patriotic 1940 Bullet Salt and Pepper Set in .925 Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
Unusual shakers set designed by Robert Wallace & Sons. A beautiful set of 6 salt & pepper shakers, designed during the WWII period, circa 1940's. They was crafted with patriotic m...
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1940s North American Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen, Pyramid. Salad spoon in sterling silver and stainless steel.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen, Pyramid. Salad spoon in sterling silver and stainless steel. Post 1945 mark. In excellent condition with minor signs of use. Length 18.8 cm.
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel

Sterling Silver Art Deco Vanity Mirror
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are happy to offer you this sterling silver Art Deco vanity mirror. It’s the perfect size for you vanity table — not too big and definitely n...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

George Angell Antique Sterling Silver Nurses Belt Buckle with Cherubs
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique belt buckle was made by the well known George Angell and Company of England in approximately 1880 and done in the period Victorian st...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique German Sterling Silver Ornately Engraved Footed / Handle Basket
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Experience the extraordinary craftsmanship of the early 19th century with our magnificent German sterling silver basket. This captivating piece showcase an exquisitely ornate all-ov...
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Early 19th Century German Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

J. E. Caldwell & Co. 1920 Art Deco Cocktail Shaker In Solid .925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail shaker designed by J. E. Caldwell & Co. Very rare oversized cocktail shaker, created in Philadelphia United States by the famed silversmith J E Caldwell & Co. back in the 1...
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1920s North American Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Circa 1850s Assembled Set of 10 Coin Silver Teaspons by Newell Harding
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
c.1850s assembled set of 10 teaspoons, coin silver by Newell Harding, Boston, MA. Scroll & bead. Six for the Barker family. 7.70 troy oz. 5 7/8" x 1 1/8". Whitehall Antiques is a fa...
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Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

English Sterling Silver, Boxed Key of the Door, Hallmarked:- Birmingham 1923
Located in York, GB
Solid Sterling Silver - Boxed "KEY OF THE DOOR" English hallmarks proving that this key was made in Birmingham in 1923. Lion - Sterling silver guarantee Lower case y - Date lett...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Silver

Georg Jensen Pyramid. Cold meat fork in sterling silver.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen Pyramid. Cold meat fork in sterling silver. Post 1945 mark. In excellent condition. Length 11.4 cm.
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen, Acorn. Mustard jar with spoon in sterling silver.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen, Acorn. Mustard jar with a spoon in sterling silver. Interior in blue enamel. Model number 741. Marked with post-1945 mark. In excellent condition. Marked. Dimensions: H...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Silver Bowl Small Fruit Basket with Relief, Openwork Decorative Object
Located in Hampshire, GB
Antique silver bowl small fruit basket with relief, openwork decorative object hallmarked sterling silver oval bon bon dish bowl intricate cut out ...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Miniature Sterling Silver Pipe, Churchwarden Style
Located in NEWARK, GB
An incredible rare little antique pipe for your collection! This is a scarcely found piece. An antique sterling silver miniature pipe, made from just sterling silver in a decor...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

1815 Pair of Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs by Thomas Watson
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
An 1815 pair of sugar tongs, sterling silver, Newcastle, by Thomas Watson one of the city's most prolific silversmiths. Crest of 13 families, Fairbairn pg.98, #14, a ducal coronet, m...
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Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

1845-1866 Set of Four Coin Silver Dinner Forks by Mitchell & Tyler
By Mitchell & Tyler
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1845-1866 Set of four large dinner forks, coin silver "Olive" pattern by Mitchell & Tyler, Richmond, VA. Monogram "EER". 7.05 troy oz. Heavy, handsome & fi...
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Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

4 Piece Scenic Victorian Silver Tea & Coffee Set Robert Harper 1862/63 London
Located in London, GB
4 Piece Scenic Victorian Silver Tea & Coffee Set Robert Harper 1862/63 London. Each piece has a wonderful scene appertaining to what goes into it, along with lovely chasing on the o...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Tableware Carneool Agate Flatware Pie Scoop Server
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Antique Dutch sterling silver cake server Made of silver and carneool agate Engraved with typical Victorian - Biedermeier pattern Origin The Netherlands Hallmarked : on the back ...
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Mid-19th Century Dutch High Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Agate, Sterling Silver

Table Box autumn colours, Art Nouveau style Sterling Silver, Enamel and Coral Sa
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular table box with rounded corners in 925/1000 sterling silver brossè with very fine hand engraving, also on the sides, of “ramage” with leaves and bunches of grapes fire-ena...
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1960s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Circa 1820 Set of 4 Teaspoons by Rob & Rob Keay
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A c.1820 set of 4 teaspoons, Scottish provincial from Perth, made by Rob & Rob Keay (1st entered c.1780 as a mark). RK & RK with Perth hallmark only. Fiddle pattern. Never engraved. ...
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Mid-19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver, Pair of Fiddle Shape Dessert Spoons, Hallmarked, London, 1844
Located in York, GB
Sterling Solid Silver - Pair of Fiddle Pattern Dessert Spoons Made in 1844, ( 179 years old), by William Eaton. A full set of hallmarks applied by the London Assay Office:- Leopard`s head - London Assay Office mark. Lion - Sterling silver guarantee Upper case I - date letter for London 1844 WE - Maker`s mark for William Eaton. ( Specialist flatware maker). An excellent pair of heavy gauge dessert spoons, made in the traditional fiddle shape. Hardly used but well loved - excellent patination. Notice that there is no sign of wear on the bowl lead edge - showing that they hardly been used, and still have a lifetime of use in them, certainly enough for several generations. A very prominent and interesting armorial - a wolf`s head. No damage - dents, scuffs or scratches. Length:- 176 millimetres / 6.92 inches. Pair weight...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

Art Deco Sterling Silver Toast Rack, Richard Woodman Burbridge for Harrods
By Richard Woodman Burbridge
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco, sterling silver toast rack, Sheffield, England, year-hallmarked for 1932, The toast rack has the maker's mark of Richard Woodman Burbridge for Harrods. Richard Woodman Burb...
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

"Grapes and Crested Birds", Art Deco Sterling Silver Bonbonnière, Sweden
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One of the most spectacular pieces of Swedish Grace/Art Deco artisanry we have ever seen, this covered bonbonnière by C. G. Hallberg features a series of crested birds and grape vine...
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1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

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Silver

Pair of 1804 Pouring Ladels by John McKay
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
An 1804 pair of toddy pouring ladles, by John McKay, Edinburgh. A very rare form. Old English pattern. Period monogram. 1.80 troy oz. 6 3/4" x 1 7/8". Whitehall Antiques is a family...
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Early 1800s English Early Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

Europe and USA Collection 5 Tea Baby Spoons Marked Sterling Silver Plate Spoons
Located in Miami, FL
Marvelous Set of 5 Teaspoons or Baby Spoons collected during my Travel Years through Europe and the United States. All Spoons are marked and four are Silver Plate and one is Silver, marked Sterling. Set is consisting of first the oldest Sugar Spoon, marked Meriden Silverplate Company, which is in the U.S.A. Next is Silver Plate marked Oneida Hotel Plate...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Metal, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen, "Acorn", Pepper Shaker in Sterling Silver
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen, Acorn, pepper shaker in sterling silver. Marked with post-1945 marks and English import marks. Model 741. In excellent condition. Dimensions: H 9.0 x D 3.5 cm.
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen, Acorn, Six Bouillon Spoons in Sterling Silver
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen, Acorn. Six bouillon spoons in sterling silver. Marked post-1945. In perfect condition with minimal signs of use. Marked. Some with English import marks. Measurement...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

English Sterling Silver, Small Salver or Card Tray, Hallmarked, Sheffield 1924
Located in York, GB
Solid Sterling Silver - SMALL SALVER or CARD TRAY - very well made in heavy gauge silver. English hallmarks showing that this key was made in Sheffield in 1924. Lion - Sterlin...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

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Silver

Antique Victorian Solid Silver Gilt Fruit/Dessert Knives & Forks Set of 6, 1839
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this Magnificent solid silver gilt set of six fruit/dessert knives and forks. The set was made by silversmith Aaron Hadfield of Sheffield in 1839. All the cutlery is meticulously crafted and decorated with a 'Queens Pattern' design. In addition to the exquisite and intricate design on each of the pieces, the entire set presents a rich silver-gilt gold colour that conveys a sense of importance and indulgent opulence. Each piece is fully hallmarked on the knife/fork and their respective handles. The set is an excellent addition to any collection of silverware ideal for display on a dining table or as an indulging manner to enjoy one's fruits and sweets. *Please note: all images with other items are for display purposes only, this listing is for the set of 6 knives & forks. SIZE Knife Length: 205mm (8.07inch) - approx weight 56g (2.0oz) Fork Length: 175mm (6.69inch) - approx weight 38g (1.4oz) Total Set Weight: 570 grams (20.1oz) CONDITION Good Condition - The set is in good condition considering its antique nature...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Acorn, Sauce Spoon in Sterling Silver
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen, Acorn, sauce spoon in sterling silver. Marked after 1945. In perfect condition with minimal signs of use. Dimensions: L 20.0 x D 7.8 cm.
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

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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...
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1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Georg Jensen, Acorn, Two Butter Knives in Sterling Silver
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen, Acorn, two butter knives in sterling silver. Marked post 1945. In excellent condition. Measurements: L 14.8 cm.
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen, Acorn, Large Serving Spade in Sterling Silver, 1933-1944
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen, Acorn, large serving spade in sterling silver. 1933-1944. In perfect condition with minimal signs of use. Marked. Dimensions: L 22.8 x W 8.0 cm.
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen, Acorn, Meat Fork in Sterling Silver
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen, Acorn, meat fork in sterling silver. Stamped after 1945. In perfect condition with minimal signs of use. Marked. Dimensions: L 20.0 cm.
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen, Acorn. Carving set in sterling silver and stainless steel.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen, Acorn. Carving set in sterling silver and stainless steel. Marked with post-1945 marks and British import marks. In excellent condition. Knife: L 31.8 cm.
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen, Acorn, Sauce Spoon in Sterling Silver.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen, Acorn, sauce spoon in sterling silver. Marked after 1945. In perfect condition with minimal signs of use. Marked with English import marks. Dimensions: L 20.0 x D 7...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Acorn, Sauce Spoon in Sterling Silver
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen, Acorn, sauce spoon in sterling silver. Marked after 1945. In perfect condition with minimal signs of use. Marked with English import marks. Dimensions: L 19.7 x D 7...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen, Acorn, Two Cold Cuts Forks in Sterling Silver
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen, Acorn, two cold cuts forks in sterling silver. Stamped after 1945. In perfect condition with minimal signs of use. Measurements: L 16.6 cm.
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen, Acorn, Pepper Shaker in Sterling Silver
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen, Acorn, pepper shaker in sterling silver. Marked with post-1945 marks and English import marks. Model 741. In excellent condition. Dimensions: H 9.0 x D 3.5 cm.
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

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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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