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Sterling Silver For Sale
Style: Georgian
Style: Rococo
George IV Period Antique Silver Tea Set, London 1828 Charles Fox II
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1828 by Charles Fox II, this delightful, George IV, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Set, features converged fluting, silver handles ...
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1820s English George IV Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique George III Sterling Silver Wine Goblet, London, Francis Crump, 1770
Located in New York, NY
Fine 18th Century George III period engraved repousse sterling silver goblet by Francis Crump, London, 1770.
The use of sterling silver drinking vessels is associated with good health as silver is prized for removing impurities from libations. Lovely historic object...
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18th Century British George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver Salver
Located in Perth, GB
A finie Slver Salver London 1749.
Category
18th Century English Georgian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Large Georgian, 'George III' Sterling Silver Stuffing Spoon
Located in New York, NY
Large Georgian (George III) stuffing spoon having a deer armorial, London, year-hallmarked for 1807, John Blake - maker. Measures 12 inches long x 2 inc...
Category
Early 1800s English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair Antique George II Silver Tapersticks Candlesticks Candle Holders 1744
By James Gould
Located in London, GB
A pair of Antique George II sterling Silver Tapersticks. These early Georgian cast silver Candlesticks have a classic shell quatrefoil design with knopped columns.
Made in London, England in 1744 by James Gould...
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Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
George II Decorative Antique Sterling Silver Basket Edward Aldridge London 1753
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1753 by Edward Aldridge, this attractive, George II, Antique Sterling Silver Sweetmeat Basket, features slat piercing, rope borders, and a twist handle. The b...
Category
1750s English George II Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique English Edwardian Georgian Sterling Silver Sugar Caster
Located in New York, NY
George V sterling silver sugar caster. Made by Harrison Bros & Howson in London in 1911. Baluster with applied shell-mounted garland on domed foot with chased imbricated leaf-and-flo...
Category
1910s English Georgian Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Traditional English Georgian Sterling Silver Cartouche Salver Tray
By Pinder Brothers
Located in New York, NY
Elizabeth II sterling silver salver tray. Made by Pinder Bros in Sheffield in 1955. Square cartouche with curvilinear corners and molded rim. Corner leaf-capped volute scroll support...
Category
1950s English Georgian Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georgian Sterling Silver Small Brandy Warming Pan
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Georgian sterling silver small brandy warming pan.
The pan has a wooden handle.
Maker: G.J
Made in England, London, 1809
Fully hallmarked.
...
Category
Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
George V Sterling Silver Paw-Footed Salver by Mappin & Webb
Located in New York, NY
George V, sterling silver paw-footed salver, Sheffield, England, year-hallmarked for 1934, Mappin and Webb - makers. Also bears the mark for George V's coronation year...
Category
1930s English Georgian Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Scottish Silver - Rare George III Sterling Silver Wax Jack - Edinburgh 1801
By McHattie & Fenwick
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Edinburgh in 1801 by McHattie & Fenwick, this handsome, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Wax Jack, is plain in style, with reed detailing. Th...
Category
Early 1800s Scottish George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georgian Silver Gravy Ladle
By William Sumner
Located in Folkestone, GB
George III silver gravy ladle, London 1803 by William Sumner. 195 grams.
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Bread Dish
By Manoah Rhodes & Sons Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver bread dish; an addition to our dining silverware collection.
This exceptional antique George V sterling silver dish has a plain oval boat shaped form.
The body of this impressive English silver bread dish is embellished with bands of fine and impressive pierced vertical pale decoration, flanking oval floral medallions.
The ornamentation to the body incorporates bright cut engraved floral and foliate festoons, suspended from the aforementioned medallion designs.
The upper rim of the dish is encompassed with a paralleling applied thread decorated border.
The well of this fine example of antique silverware is plain and unembellished.
Either end of this antique dish features a cast sterling silver handpiece,
ornamented with foliate decoration to a plain rounded terminal.
The underside of the dish bears the retailer's mark 'Manoah Rhodes...
Category
Early 20th Century English Georgian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique English Gilt Sterling Silver & Agate Fruit Set for 12
Located in New York, NY
English gilt sterling silver & agate fruit set. This set comprises 24 pieces: 12 knives and 12 forks. Each: Tapering and chamfered rectilinear handle in mottled and translucent agate. Colors vary. Gilt sterling silver blades with 2 armorials (knives) and 4-tined shanks with 1 armorial (forks); stippled and scrolled mount. In stained-wood case with fitted velvet.
Fully marked with London assay stamp. Eight knives have William Theobalds maker’s stamp and 1833 date letter. Four knives have William Theobalds & Robert Atkinson...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Georgian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Agate, Stone, Sterling Silver
Paul Stor 1799 Antique Twelve Sterling Silver Plates
By Paul Storr
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive set of 12 antique Georgian English sterling silver plates made by Paul Storr; an addition to our range of collectable dining silverware
This magnificent set of 12 antique George III sterling silver plates has a plain circular form.
The raised border is embellished with an impressive bright cut engraved crest of an arm in armour embowed, holding in the hand a scythe in bend Dexter.
Each antique plate is ornamented with a fine and impressive gadroon decorated border to the rim.
The circular well of each plate is plain and unembellished.
The underside of each plate retains the silversmith’s centre punch mark.
These exceptional Georgian plates were crafted by one of the most famous and revered London silversmiths Paul Storr.
The surface of each plate has a fine color and patination.
Patination or patina is a subtle coloration or tarnish which forms on the surface of some metals, produced by oxidation or other chemical processes. A good patina proffers an aesthetically pleasing look.
Condition
These antique silver Paul Storr...
Category
1770s English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Edward Fernell Antique Sterling Silver Samovar
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, large antique George III English sterling silver samovar; an addition to our Georgian silver teawar...
Category
1780s British George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Goblet Circa 1782
Located in London, GB
A very fine and handsome antique Georgian sterling silver goblet having a round body with hand-chased half-fluted decoration, with bright cut de...
Category
1780s British Georgian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georgian 'George II' Sterling Silver Stuffing Spoon Dated 1738
Located in New York, NY
Georgian (George II), sterling silver stuffing spoon, London, year-hallmarked for 1738, Thomas Whipham - maker. Measures 11 inches long x 2 inches deep ...
Category
1730s English George II Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
John Schuppe Antique Sterling Silver Cow Creamer
By John Schuppe
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Georgian English sterling silver cow creamer made by John Schuppe; an addition to our silverware collection
This exceptional antique Georgian sterling silver creamer has been realistically modelled in the form of a cow.
The plain body of this antique silver creamer is embellished with details reproducing the fine definition of the cow's facial and anatomical features.
The jug is fitted with a hinged cover ornamented with floral decoration to the shaped rim and surmounted with an impressive applied finial realistically modelled in the form of a fly.
This impressive Georgian silver cow creamer is fitted with a loop handle, modelled in the form of the cow's tail.
Such original antique examples are becoming increasingly difficult to locate.
Condition
This antique silver cow creamer...
Category
1760s British Georgian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tea Service English, London Early 19th Century, Charles Fox II, 1801-1872
Located in Lantau, HK
Tea service, English, London, early 19th century, circa 1836
Silversmith: Charles Fox II, 1801-1872.
A three-piece sterling silver tea service in th...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Rococo Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Georgian 'George III' Sterling Silver Helmet-Form Cream Jug/Pitcher, by Bateman
Located in New York, NY
Georgian (George III), sterling silver, helmet-form cream jug/pitcher on square, pedestal base, London, year-hallmarked for 1795, Peter and Anne Bateman - makers. Measures 5 3/4 inches high (to top of handle) x 4 inches wide (from outer edge of spout to outer edge of handle) x 2 1/4 inches deep at deepest point. Weighs 3.190 troy ounces. Beaded border. Original script...
Category
1790s English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
George III Antique Sterling Silver Wine Funnel - London 1805 William Abdy II
By William Abdy II
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1805 by William Abdy II, this handsome, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Wine Funnel, is plain in design with reed detailing, a...
Category
Early 1800s English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
SILVER children's rattle 1900 English made Silver Rattle with Red Coral, 1900
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
A very beautiful old special silver children's rattle,
Made in England around the turn of the century 1900
With a piece of red coral on it,
A ...
Category
19th Century English Rococo Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
18th Century Pair of Sterling Silver Open Salts and Mustard Pot Georgian Style
Located in New York, NY
John Wakelin & William Taylor pair of sterling silver open salts from 1783 in Georgian style with gilt wash bowls and in exquis...
Category
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
George II Antique Sterling Silver Coffee Pot, Thomas Farren, London 1733
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1733 by Thomas Farren, this handsome, George II Antique Sterling Silver Coffee Pot is straight sided with re...
Category
1730s English George II Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Bright Cut Tablespoons by Peter & Ann Bateman, 1792
Located in Folkestone, GB
Fine pair of bright cut tablespoons by PETER & ANN BATEMAN, London 1792. In excellent condition with almost no sign of ware or damage.
120 grams total. Each spoon 22cms long.
Category
1790s English Georgian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
1828 Antique European Sterling Silver 925 Cobalt Glass Candy Sugar Bowl Basket
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique European hand blown Georgian / Edwardian cobalt blue glass candy basket or sugar bowl with sterling silver 925 handle and strawberry leaf design, ...
Category
1820s Georgian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Silver Basting Spoon
Located in Folkestone, GB
Large silver basting or serving spoon, London 1901 by Charles & Richard Comyns. In Excellent condition with almost no sign of ware or damage. Engraved with a fascinating crest of a s...
Category
Early 1900s English Georgian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
18th Century Antique Sterling Silver Ladies Inkstand
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive antique George III sterling silver and glass ladies inkstand; an addition to our ornamental Georgian silverware collection.
This magnificent antique George III sterling silver desk standish has a boat-shaped form onto four hoof feet.
This antique inkstand...
Category
1780s English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Very Rare George I Antique Sterling Silver Beer Mug - London 1727 Richard Green
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1727 by Richard Green, this handsome, George I, Antique Sterling Silver Mug, is plain in style, with reed detailing...
Category
1720s English George I Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Cream Jug Creamer by Peter and Ann Bateman
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique George III English sterling silver helmet shaped creamer made by Peter and Ann Bateman; an addition to our Georgian silver ...
Category
1790s English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georgian Silver Brandy/Toddy Ladle circa 1800
Located in Folkestone, GB
Georgian silver Brandy or Toddy ladle with twisted whalebone handle, in good condition.
Slightly worn hallmarks to the bowl, made by JS/Joshua Snatt, 1801...
Category
Early 1800s English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Rare George I Brittania Standard Silver Cup & Cover - London 1716 Lewis Mettayer
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1716 by Lewis Mettayer, this striking, George I, Antique Britannia Standard Silver Cup & Cover, features strap work to the body and lid, acanthus detailed han...
Category
1710s English George I Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Britannia Standard Silver
Neoclassical George III Antique Sterling Silver Tray - Hannam & Crouch 1793
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1793 by Crouch & Hannam, this very handsome, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Tray, is plain in style, standing...
Category
1790s English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Coffee Pot
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George II English sterling silver coffee pot; an addition to our Georgian silver teaware collection.
This exceptional antique George II sterling silver coffee pot has a tapering circular rounded form onto a circular domed spreading foot.
The body of this antique coffee pot...
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1740s British George II Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 18th Century George II Sterling Silver Brandy Warmer, London, 1743
By Edward Wakelin
Located in New York, NY
Splendid antique English sterling silver brandy/spirits warmer, George II period, 1743
Attributed to Edward Wakelin- the initials in the Gothic style correspond to Wakelin's, perhap...
Category
Mid-18th Century British George II Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Georgian-Style Sterling Silver Candlesticks by Currier & Roby
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Georgian-style sterling silver candlesticks. Made by Currier & Roby in New York, ca 1920. Each: Faced and tapering shaft with knops and flanges on raised foot in concave circ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Georgian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georgian-Style Continental Silver '.800' Austrian Candle Wick Cutter or Snuffer
Located in New York, NY
Georgian-style, Continental silver (.800) candlewick snuffer or cutter, Austria, year -hallmarked for 1855. Measures 5 inches long x 1 3/4 inches wide (at widest point) x 1 1/4 inche...
Category
1850s Austrian Georgian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique 18th Century George I Sterling Silver Brandy Warmer, Joseph Clare I 1714
By Joseph Clare
Located in New York, NY
Rare, very early George I period silver brandy/spirits warmer, Joseph Clare I, London, 1714.
Wonderful, historically interesting 308 years barware piece.
Classic circular tapering form with a shaped base, heavy solid silver with a beautifully turned oak handle.
Fully hallmarked on the side of the body
Period initials on the bottom of base N E M
Measurements: 3.32 inches in diameter, 5.25 inches to the to of handle, 2.13 inches height of vessel.
1714 was the year George I ascended the throne, making this an interesting, very early piece of Georgian silver.
Excellent piece in very good condition commensurate with age.
Beautiful old patina on the silver and the fine oak handle.
Joseph Clare I, son of Francis Clare of London, apprenticed to Nathaniel Locke in 1702, free 4th November 1712. Heal records him at Wood Street by Love Lane...
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Early 18th Century British George I Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
18th Century Antique English Sterling Silver George III Chocolate Pot Coffee Tea
Located in Dayton, OH
"1782 Antique 18th century George III sterling silver chocolate pot or chocolatière. A beautiful sterling silver 925 / 1000 lidded pot featuring baluster form with baroque deisgn, wo...
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Late 18th Century George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
George 11 Silver Flat Chased Coffee Pot, Dated 1735, London, David Willaume 11
Located in London, GB
George 11 silver flat chased coffee pot, dated 1735, London, David Willaume 11
Fine heavy quality flat chased coffee pot, typical of that period with o...
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1730s English George II Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of Four Cast Silver Candlesticks
Located in London, GB
Set of four cast silver candlesticks in the style that would have been popular in the early 18th century, during George I's reign. This set of silver candlesticks...
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1960s English George I Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gorham Sterling Silver Gravy Sauce Boat Tureen in Georgian Style
By Gorham
Located in New York, NY
Sterling silver gravy tureen by the famous American maker Gorham in the Georgian style, shaped like Aladdin's lamp. Designed with a repetitive line pattern going around rim and base ...
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20th Century American Georgian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
George I Armorial Silver Handled Kitchen Pepper Shaker, London, 1725
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Rare George I armorial handled silver Kitchen Pepper shaker pot made by Meshach Godwin, London in 1725. The pot of tankard shape has a flat S shape hand...
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1720s English George I Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Newcastle Sterling Silver Old English Pattern Sauce Ladle
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Georgian Newcastle sterling silver Old English pattern sauce ladle made by John Langlands I & John Robertson I; an addition to our silver cutlery collection.
This exceptional antique Georgian sterling silver sauce ladle has been crafted in the Old English pattern.
The anterior surfaces of the handle terminal is embellished with a contemporary bright cut engraved initial 'W'.
This fine example of Georgian flatware has a plain rounded bowl.
The reverse of the ladle features a rounded heel to the bowl and a pip to the handle terminal.
This exceptional silver sauce ladle was crafted by the renowned and collectable Newcastle silversmiths John Langlands I & John Robertson I.
Condition
This antique silver sauce ladle...
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1780s English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Set of Six Hester Bateman Geo III Silver Demitasse Spoons c1789-90
Located in valatie, NY
Set of Six Hester Bateman Geo III Silver Demitasse Spoons c1789-90. With bright cut decoration and a cartouche with the letter "M". All have the same date marks with the exception of...
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1780s English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
George II Antique Sterling Silver Coffee Pot, London 1730 by John Swift
By John Swift
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1730 by John Swift, this very handsome, George II, Antique Sterling Silver Coffee Pot, is straight sided, and features an armorial engraving...
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1730s English George II Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cartier Georgian-Style Sterling Silver Coffeepot
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Georgian-style sterling silver coffeepot. Retailed by Cartier in New York. Lobed baluster body, hinged and domed cover with vasiform finial, high loop...
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Mid-20th Century American Georgian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large and Old-Fashioned Sterling Silver Tea Tray by Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Large and old-fashioned American sterling silver tea tray, 1954. Retailed by Cartier in New York. Oval well and scrolled sides and rim; end bracket handles. Fully marked including re...
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1950s American Georgian Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Georgian Serving Card Tray Eighteenth Century Hallmark
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A superb Example of an early Georgian Eighteenth Century heavy gauge Sterling Silver Card Tray of outstanding quality and condition for such ...
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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique George III Armorial Silver Mustard Pot, Henry Chawner, London, 1794
Located in New York, NY
Superb Armorial, rare octagonal reticulated silver mustard pot by Henry Chawner, 1794. The front panel finely engraved with a heraldic crest of a hand holding the Fleur-de-Lis.
The...
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18th Century British George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Tea Tray, 1806
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver two handled tea tray; an addition to our silver tray collection.
This exceptional antique George III sterling silver tray has an oval form onto four bracket style feet.
The surface of this tea tray is embellished with a large and impressive contemporary engraved coat of arms of on a bend between two bull's heads erased, three lozenges, all above the motto 'Delectat amor patriae' - The love of our native land delights.
The coat of arms is surmounted with the crest of a demi-bull salient*.
The raised rounded border of this antique sterling silver tray with handles...
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Early 1800s British George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
George I Silver Handled Kitchen Pepper Shaker London 1721
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Rare George I handled silver Kitchen Pepper shaker pot made in London in 1721. The pot of tankard shape has a flat S shape handle attached to the side a...
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Early 18th Century English George I Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
John Cafe Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Snuffer Tray
By John Cafe
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George II English sterling silver snuffer tray made by John Cafe; an addition to our Georgian silverware colle...
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1740s English George II Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Wine Label "Gin" by Harry Bladon, Birmingham, 1965
By Harry Bladon
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a solid, cast, English sterling silver wine label, marked GIN made by Harry Bladon ( born Henry), of Bladon & Co. Birmingham, in 1965.
The ...
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20th Century English George III Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Garrard English Sterling Silver 1806 Georgian Covered Cheese Warmer Dish
Located in New York, NY
Robert Garrard, 1806 sterling silver cheese warmer dish in Georgian style. It has a rectangular shape with a gadrooned border and a slightly domed cover with an urn finial and a turned wood handle, measures 10'' by 7 1/4'' in width (14'' approx. with the handle) by 5 1/2'' in height approx., and weighs 46.1 troy ounces.
The founder of the Garrard firm was John Wickes...
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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Italian Rococo Style Pair of Silver Candlesticks
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects.
Parti...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
18th C. Sterling Silver Wine Label "RUM" by Thomas Willimore, Birmingham, 1789
By Thomas Willmore
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a solid, cast, English sterling silver wine label, marked RUM made by Thomas Willimore, of Birmingham, in 1815. (18th century George 111 peri...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique 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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