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Sterling Silver For Sale
Style: Art Nouveau
Style: Biedermeier
Beautiful Tiffany Art Nouveau Sterling Silver & Favrile Glass Jam Pot
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Art Nouveau sterling silver and Favrile glass jam pot, circa 1910. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Cylindrical with straight sides. Glass greenish-gold with patches of blue...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Lorelei Whirlpool Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Turn-of-the-century Art Nouveau sterling silver bowl. Made by Meriden Britannia (part of International) in Meriden, Connecticut. Oval well surrounded by wide and irregular shoulder w...
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Late 19th Century North American Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Viennese Art Nouveau Silver Platter in the Shape of a Boat, circa 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
Large silver plate shaped like a boat in a smooth, simple design with a three-dimensional rocaille band on the edge of the raised, exposed rim.
Branded by the Diana's head mark, the...
Category
1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
20th Century French Silver Plate with Large Portrait in the Centre Marked Etain
Located in Sofia, BG
Beautiful large silver plate with a portrait in the centre marked Etain at the bottom.
France, circa 1900.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Antique American Art Nouveau Green Glass Silver Overlay Perfume
Located in New York, NY
Turn-of-the-century American Art Nouveau green plasss perfume bottle with engraved silver overlay. Globular with short neck and everted rim in collar. Ball stopper. Overlay in dense ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Blossom Large Cream Jug Number 2D
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen sterling silver blossom large cream jug number 2D.
Measures 14 cm. long includes handle. 7 cm. high.
Weight 229 grams.
Stamped.
Category
1920s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Art Nouveau Footed Oval Sterling Silver Picture Frame By Garrard
Located in New York, NY
Large, Art Nouveau period, footed, oval sterling silver picture frame with blue velvet back, London, year-hallmarked for 1907, Sebastian Henry Garrard - maker. Graceful feet. Measur...
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Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Heart Shaped Picture Frame Made in 1901 By William Comyns - Reynolds Angels
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1901 by William Comyns, this pretty, Art Nouveau, antique, sterling silver photograph frame, features beautiful flower and leaf pierced decoration with plaque...
Category
Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver and Enamel Compact, 1952
Located in Firenze, IT
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Elizabeth II English sterling silver and enamel...
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1950s British Art Nouveau Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Tazza, R & W Sorley, London, 1901
By Robert & William Sorley
Located in Glasgow, GB
An Edwardian Art Nouveau sterling silver Tazza by R & W Sorley, London 1901. The Tazza bowl is of shaped and lobed circular form, leading to a elongated stem on a spreading foot. The...
Category
Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver 13 Lot Austrian Pair of Candlesticks Vienna by Master J.Wiederspoeck 1855
By Josef Wiederspoeck
Located in Vienna, AT
Austrian excellent Biedermeier silver pair of candlesticks,
made 1855.
Very interesting Viennese silver pair of candlesticks of excellent manufacturing quality as well as of eleg...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Pair of Rare Georg Jensen Jardinières in Sterling Silver, Dated 1925-1932
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A pair of rare Georg Jensen jardinières in sterling silver.
The bowl is raised on leaves and acorns.
Designed by Georg Jensen.
Model number 296D.
Dated 1925-1932.
Measures: 20 x...
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1920s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen "Lily of the Valley" Dinner Knife in Sterling Silver
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen "Lily of the Valley" dinner knife in sterling silver.
Measures: 23 cm.
In very good condition.
Stamped.
Designed by Georg Jensen in 1913.
Category
20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver and Glass Inkwell by Gorham
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau glass and sterling silver inkwell. Made by Gorham in Providence. Rectilinear clear glass block bulbous well. Sides have carved ornament: Fluid scrollwork and stylized flo...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Repoussé Sterling Silver Pedestal Bowl Fruit and Flower Motif
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This exquisite early 20th century Loring Andrews sterling silver footed bowl features hand chased repoussé decoration consisting of multiple flowers, strawberries and grape clusters ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Sugar Caster Shaker Muffineer Horace Woodward 1900. 4.3ozs
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning English sterling silver two-part table sugar caster muffineer of cylindrical form ending on a circular spreading base.
The entire embossed with flowers leaves and scrolls, ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Edwardian Art Nouveau Style Sterling Silver Christening Mug
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver christening mug made in the Art Nouveau style, boxed; an addition to our religious silverware collection.
This exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver christening mug has a plain bell shaped form onto a circular swept, spreading foot, all in the Art Nouveau style.
The surface of this antique christening mug...
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Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau French Tetard Sterling Wash Basin / Jug
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Early 20th century Art Nouveau French tetard sterling wash basin and jug . The silver pedestal jug is decorated with exterior foliate swags and scrolls design details with multi tiered ruffed edge decoration . The handle is also designed with foliate decoration including pussy willows and terminates in a forward facing dolphins head surrounded by leaves . The matching pedestal wash basin base...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Mounted Royal Doulton Blue Glazed Pitcher
Located in Norwood, NJ
Art Nouveau sterling silver mounted and fully hallmarked Royal Doulton blue glazed lidded pitcher. 19th century petite pitcher with raised Art Nouve...
Category
1890s English Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Cosmos Sterling Silver 8 P Tea & Coffee Set 1920, 45 Tray Denmark
By Georg Jensen
Located in London, GB
A magnificent Danish Georg Jensen 8 piece Tea and Coffee set in the Cosmos Pattern. The set comprises of a Kettle on Stand, Coffee Pot, Tea Pot, two Milk / Cream Jugs and two lidded ...
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20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen "Lily of the Valley" Sardine Fork in Sterling Silver
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen "Lily of the Valley" sardine fork in sterling silver and stainless steel.
Measures: 16 cm.
In very good condition.
Stamped.
Designed by Georg Jensen in 1913.
Category
1940s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Sterling Silver
Silver Art Nouveau Pair of Centrepieces Holders Bruckmann and Sons, Germany 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
Silver German pair of centrepieces / centerpieces made by Bruckmann & Sons (Germany).
Art Nouveau (made circa 1900)
Silver 800
branded by German Crescent with Crown
Manufactory:
Eagle Mark of Bruckmann & Soehne (= SONS), Heilbronn (Germany)
Peter Bruckmann (1865-1937) was the first Chairman of the Deutscher Werkbund (founded 1907).
Size:
Height 18.5 cm ( 7.28 inches)
Width 22.5 cm ( 8.85 inches)
Depth 19.5 cm ( 7.67 inches)
Total weight: 940 grams / 33.08 OZ / 30.22 troy ounces
Specifications:
Excellently manufactured pair of silver centrepieces / stands / holders:
Each of the reticulated oval bowls are based on four slim as well as concave supports which are attached to round base: Edge of these bases is of reticulated type, too. The bowls' corners are decorated with lockets framed...
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Tiffany Edwardian Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Basket
Located in New York, NY
Large Edwardian Art Nouveau sterling silver basket. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, circa 1907. Bowl has solid center with engraved leaves and tendrils, surrounded by pierced inte...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver Vienna Liqueur Set Decanters Glasses Sixteen Pieces Showcase Made 1905
Located in Vienna, AT
Silver Austrian gorgeous liqueur set of most elegant appearance.
Particular Feature:
Set in original glass case!
Elegant showcase / cabinet with black stained wooden frame. Glas...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Decorative Bowl with Morning Glory Motif
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and sculptural antique decorative bowl was realized in England, circa 1900. It features a scalloped border with an abundance of s...
Category
Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Tiffany Edwardian Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Compotes
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Edwardian Art Nouveau sterling silver compotes. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, circa 1907. Each: Round and shallow bowl on upward tapering shaft flowing into raised foot....
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau Bonbon Dish Gorham Silver Sterling
Located in Mimizan, FR
Gorham silver Art Nouveau dish
USA sterling silver
Hallmarked
Pin dish
Nut or Bonbon tray
Good antique condition
Height = 4.5 cm (1.8")
Width = 22.9 cm (9.0")
Depth = 12.8 c...
Category
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Water Pitcher By Frank M. Whiting & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Graceful, Art Nouveau, sterling silver water pitcher on baluster base, The Frank M. Whiting & Co., No. Attleboro, Mass., circa 1895. Holds 3 3/4 pints of liquid. 8 3/4" high x 8 3/4...
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1890s American Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau Figural Silver Clad Table Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Art Nouveau figural silver clad table mirror, with removable inset 10 inch circular mirror (moon) stamped 925 argent. The figure without the pedestal base ...
Category
20th Century European Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Composition
Silver 875 Set of Four Tea Glasses Russia Moscow Made circa 1958-1965
Located in Vienna, AT
Silver set of four tea glasses / Russian, made in Moscow.
Dating: 20th century / made circa 1958-1965
Material: solid silver 875 and glass
Hallmarked:
Russian Official Silver...
Category
1960s Russian Art Nouveau Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Stylish Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Claret Jug by Heath & Middleton in 1907
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1907 by Heath & Middleton, this unusual, Edwardian, antique, sterling silver claret jug, features a plain silver mount, an art nouveau influenced handle, ...
Category
Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau Small Silver Box Vermeil, 1920 Sotirio Bulgari
By Bulgari
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Art Nouveau small silver box Vermeil, 1920 Bulgari, precious and very rare, made of silver and enamel, internally vermeil silver, a treat for true col...
Category
1920s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Vermeil, Silver, Enamel
Silver 800 Art Nouveau Basket Original Blue Glass Liner Bremen, Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Gorgeous Art Nouveau Silver 800 basket with handle and original cobalt blue glass liner.
Made in Germany/ Bremer Silberwarenfabrik, circa 1905-1910
As from year 1905 Bremer Silbe...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Silver Set Three Bowls Cobalt Blue Glass Liners Master Bubeniczek Vienna ca.1900
Located in Vienna, AT
Silver set of three oblong bowls / centrepieces with original cobalt blue glass liners.
Art Nouveau / made circa 1900-1905
Stunningly manufactured set of three silver bowls: One of ...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Naturalistic 'Leaf' Antique Sterling Silver Set Of Six Clip-On Plates from 1903
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1903 by Grey & Co., this unusual, Edwardian, Antique, Sterling Silver Set of six clip on plates, take the form of leaves which can be attached to your saucer or dessert plate by a hinged wishbone clip. Each plate measures 5"(12.5cm) long, by 3.25"(8.5cm) wide. The set together has a weight of 7.9 troy ounces. The clip-on plates carry a registered design number, the original design drawing...
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Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique American Art Nouveau Silver Overlay Liqueur Decanter
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau clear glass decanter with silver overlay. Made by Black, Starr & Frost in New York, circa 1920. Oval bowl with flat foot, cylindrical neck, and everted rim. Ball stopper ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Michelsen Silver Vase in the Manner of Thorvald Bindesboll
Located in Sharon, CT
Early 20th century silver 'presentation' vase, from the famous workshop of Anton Michelsen.
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Irish Antique Sterling Silver Dish Ring by Mappin & Webb in 1919
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Dublin in 1919 by Mappin & Webb, this intricate, George V, sterling silver dish ring, has chased and pierced decoration depicting countr...
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1910s Irish Art Nouveau Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Fuchsia by Georg Jensen Klokke Sterling Flatware Set for 12 Dinner 160 Pieces
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb Fuchsia Aka Klokke by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver flatware set, 160 pieces. This exceptionally rare set includes:
12 dinner size knives, 9 1/2", with early gi mark
12 dinner...
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Early 1900s Danish Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen "Lily of the Valley" Serving Spoon in Sterling Silver or All Silver
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen "Lily of the Valley" serving spoon in sterling silver or all silver. Dated 1929.
Measures: 20 cm.
In very good condition.
Stamped.
Designed by Georg Jensen in 1913.
Category
1920s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Sterling Silver
Chrysanthemum Silver Gilt Tazze by Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
This impressive set of four Tiffany & Co. silver gilt tazze displays the highly popular and distinctive Chrysanthemum pattern. Sheer brilliance of workmanship is what truly sets apart this timeless pattern, which is still considered Tiffany's finest and most elegant. The exuberant motif’s signature flower graces the scalloped rim of each dish, and extends down to the wide baluster stems and feet. Unlike most Tiffany Chrysanthemum silver...
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20th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Naturalistic Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Novelty 'Fruit Design' Ink Stand
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1874 by Daniel & Charles Houle, this very unusual, Victorian, Antique, sterling silver ink stand has a shaped wooden base with applied silver leaf decoration ...
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1870s English Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen 'Lily of the Valley' in Sterling Silver 2 Pieces
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen "Lily of the valley" in sterling silver.
Measures 13 cm.
In very good condition.
Stamped.
Designed by Georg Jensen in 1913.
2 pieces in stock.
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20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen "Lily of the Valley" Sauce Spoon in Sterling Silver
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen "Lily of the valley" sauce spoon in sterling silver / all silver
Measures: 19.5 cm.
In very good condition.
Stamped.
Designed by Georg Jensen in 1913.
Category
20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Antique Kerr Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Picture Frame
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau sterling silver picture frame. Made by William B. Kerr in Newark. Rectangular with beveled and acid-etched sides: Wraparound reading entwined with fluid foliate scrollwor...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Photograph Frames
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique George V English sterling silver Art Nouveau photograph frames, an addition to our silver mounted glass collection.
These excep...
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Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen "Lily of the Valley" Sauce Spoon in Full Silver
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen "Lily of the valley" sauce spoon in full silver.
Measures 19 cm.
In very good condition.
Stamped.
Designed by Georg Jensen in 1913.
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20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen "Lily of the Valley" Serving Fork in Full Silver, 1933-1944
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen "Lily of the Valley" serving fork in full silver, 1933-1944.
Measures: 21 cm.
In very good condition.
Early stamp.
Designed by Georg Jensen in 1913.
Category
1930s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Sterling Silver
Brock & Company Tall Sterling Art Nouveau Flower Vase, California Poppy
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Brock & Company Sterling Art Nouveau vase - 17 ½ inches tall.
Beautiful poppy flower design. Slender stem with attached tendrils.
Marked: Brock & Company, Sterling, 7369, 17 ½ in.
Beautiful vase in excellent condition.
Measures: 17.5" H x 4.75" D.
Brock & Company was a nationally-prominent jewelry firm, and it certainly was the most important jewelry and giftware store in Los Angeles. It was considered to be the jewelry store of the stars and was shopped by many notable Los Angeles actors of the day including Mary Pickford and others.
It's jewelry workshop was housed in the top floor of the building on West Seventh Street. Brock & Co. was founded by George A. Brock in 1903.
George C. Brock, George A.'s son, took charge of the company, and it continued to grow and thrive. A second store was opened on Wilshire Boulevard, in the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills. Tiffany and Co. even approached Brock's to do a merger to become Tiffany-Brock & Co. That merger did not take place, and Angelenos continued to buy their jewelry, watches, silver, fine china, and crystal at Brock & Co. Brock retired in 1964 and the building and inventory were sold.
This vase had a note attached upon purchase that attributed it to
Clemens Friedell...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Silver 812.5 Biedermeier Lidded Casserole Wooden Stick Radelpunze Vienna 1827
Located in Vienna, AT
Silver 812.5 (= Silver 13 Lot) Biedermeier lidded casserole with wooden stick
Vienna / Austria, made 1827
Austrian finest silver item of best manufacturing quality !
Specifications:
The casserole is...
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1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen "Blossom" Large Bread Tray in Sterling Silver
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen "Blossom" large bread tray in sterling silver. Model number 2D.
Measures: 34 x 17 cm.
In very good condition.
Stamped: 2D / S10.
2 pieces in stock.
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20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Round "Grape" Tray with Handles in Art Nouveau Style, Model Number 296
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Round "Grape" tray with handles in art nouveau style. Model number 296.
In very good condition.
Measures: 33 x 27 cm.
Stamped.
Category
20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Art Nouveau Bowl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Drawing inspiration from nature and natural forms, the Art Nouveau movement was characterized by intricate linear designs and flowing curves based on natural form. This particular bo...
Category
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen "Lily of the valley" Child Spoon in Sterling Silver, 3 Pieces
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen "Lily of the valley" child spoon in sterling silver.
Measures: 15 cm.
In very good condition.
Stamped.
Designed by Georg Jensen in 1913.
3 pieces in stock.
Category
20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Large Sterling Silver Grape Bowl Vine Design Border “E Jaccard”
Located in Westport, CT
Large sterling silver grape bowl, with heavy open worked pierced grape vine border. Interior all scalloped, stamped Sterling E Jaccard Jewelers 11.50 inches marked on bottom and hall...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Bridal Rose by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Eight Service 57 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful Art Nouveau bridal rose by Alvin Vintage sterling silver set of 57 pieces. This set includes:
Eight knives, 9".
Eight forks, 7"....
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Georg Jensen "Melon" Serving Platter in Sterling Silver, Model Number 159B
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large Georg Jensen "Melon" serving platter in sterling silver. Model number 159B. In a mahogany case from Georg Jensen.
It is rare to find pieces in the "Melon" design.
Measures: 6...
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20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen 'Lily of the Valley' Serving Spoon in Sterling Silver
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen "Lily of the Valley" serving spoon in sterling silver.
Measures: 20 cm.
In very good condition.
Stamped.
Designed by Georg Jensen in 1913.
Category
1910s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage 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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