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Sterling Silver For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Georgian
Set of 4 Peter Ann William Bateman London Sterling Silver Serving Pieces, 1815
Located in Gardena, CA
Set of 4 Peter Ann William Bateman London sterling silver serving pieces, 1815
Peter, Ann & William Bateman London sterling silver tea and coffee serving pieces, 1815. Hand chased...
Category
19th Century Georgian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Wiwen Nilsson Lund, Rare, Modernist Notebook in Silver
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Wiwen Nilsson Lund, Sweden (b. 1897-d. 1974). Rare, modernist notebook in sterling silver. Mid-20th century.
In very good condition.
Measures: 22.5 x 12.5 cm.
Stamped.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large George iv Silver Sideboard Dish, Made by Joseph Angell II, 1828
Located in London, GB
A large George IV silver sideboard dish, made by Joseph Angell II, 1828
English, early 19th century
Diameter 75cm, depth 10cm
This magnifice...
Category
Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Silver-Gilt and Agate Inkstand, circa 1830
Located in Paris, FR
Inkwell in agate set in a vermeil mount. The agate cut is closed by a finely chiseled lid of foliage patterns and whose grip is adorned with a head of putti. The handle, which is dec...
Category
1830s English George IV Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Agate, Silver
Asprey English Edwardian Georgian Sterling Silver Sugar Caster
Located in New York, NY
George V sterling silver sugar caster. Made by Asprey & Co. in London in 1911. Baluster with applied shell-mounted garland. Foot domed with chased leaf and flower border. Cover threa...
Category
1910s English Georgian Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georgian Sterling Silver Cream Jug / Creamer
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique George III English sterling silver helmet shaped creamer; an addition to our Georgian silver teaware collection.
This fine antique George III sterling silver cream jug has a helmet shaped form onto a pedestal with a circular spreading foot and plain square base.
The body of this antique cream jug...
Category
1790s English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Mid - 18th Century George III sterling silver dinner plate
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Mid - 18th Century George III sterling silver dinner plate
Maker: Sebastian & James Crespell
Made in England, London, 1767
Fully Hallmarked.
The dinner plate is with raised sides, a shaped edge, and an applied gadroon border.
There is an engraved crest of a bird with an opened beak.
Sebastian and James Crespell were important 'largeworkers' and the leading plate makers of their day. They supplied George III's first royal silversmith Thomas Heming with much wrought plate, and after 1770 became the principal suppliers for Parker and Wakelin...
Category
Mid-18th Century British George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Goblet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George III English sterling silver goblet; an addition to our Georgian wine and drinks related silverware collection
This exceptional antique Georgian sterling silver goblet has a plain circular bell shaped form to a circular, knopped pedestal foot.
The body of this antique silver goblet is embellished with impressive embossed and chased medallion designs, accented with ribbon bows and conjoined with bud festoons.
The upper portion is encircled with an engraved decorated interlacing border.
The waisted, knopped pedestal and circular spreading foot are encompassed with applied bead decorated borders.
This impressive example of Georgian silverware retains the original gilded interior.
Condition
This antique 1700s silver goblet is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.
The embossed and chased decoration is all sharp.
Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the body are very clear; the first portion of the maker's mark has worn in keeping with age and location.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this Georgian goblet...
Category
1770s British George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
George III Period Antique Sterling Silver Lidded Tankard, Newcastle, 1772
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Newcastle in 1772 by David Crawford, this handsome, George III period, Antique sterling silver tankard, has a tucked in shape, and a domed top.
The tankard measures...
Category
1770s English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique 1807 Sterling Silver Nutmeg Grater
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine, and impressive, large antique Georgian English sterling silver nutmeg grater made by Samuel Pemberton; an addition to our si...
Category
Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Hanovarian Pattern George II Period Antique Sterling Silver Serving Spoon, 1731
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1731, this wonderful, George II, Antique Sterling Silver Basting Spoon, is in 'Hanoverian' pattern.
The basting spoon...
Category
1730s English George II Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Thomas Watson & Co. Antique English Sterling Silver Goblet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George III English sterling silver wine goblet; an addition to our Georgian wine and d...
Category
1790s English Georgian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Bread Dish
By C.J. Vander
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Sterling Silver Bread Dish - Antique George V (1932)
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver bread dish; an addition...
Category
20th Century English Georgian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1782 Sterling Silver Locking Tea Caddy
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver locking tea caddy; an addition to our silver teaware collection.
This exceptional antique George III sterling silver locking tea caddy has an oval, serpentine shaped form.
The body of this Georgian silver tea caddy...
Category
18th Century English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
George III Silver Salver, Hester Bateman, 1780
Located in Glasgow, GB
A George III sterling silver Salver by Hester Bateman, London, 1780. The Salver is of circular form, with a beaded border, sitting ...
Category
1780s British George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Pair Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Pint Beer Mugs / Tankards 1780
Located in London, GB
A pair of excellent Antique George III Solid Silver Pint Mugs in a classic Georgian style. The Tankards each stand on a spread pedestal foot and each has a gilded interior. Both Mugs have a small crest engraved opposite the handle. These Mugs have a lovely patina commensurate with age.
Made in London, England in 1780 by Thomas Whipham...
Category
18th Century English Georgian 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...
Category
Early 1800s British George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling 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
Neoclassical George III Antique Sterling Silver Soup Tureen, William Pitts, 1799
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1799 by William Pitts, this stylish, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Soup Tureen, features unusual double scroll handles, four acanthus detailed feet, an ...
Category
1790s English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rare George III Period Antique Sterling Silver Saffron Pot, London 1802
By John Mewburn
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1802 by John Mewburn, this very handsome, rare to find, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Saffron Pot, is oval in shape, and plain in style, featuring a woo...
Category
Early 1800s English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
International Modern Georgian Sterling Silver Serving Platter Tray
Located in New York, NY
Modern Georgian sterling silver tray. Made by International Silver Co. in Connecticut, ca 1950. Scroll shaped well with flat rim. Fully m...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Traditional English Georgian Chippendale-Style Piecrust Salver Tray
Located in New York, NY
George VI sterling silver salver. Made by Walker & Hall in Sheffield in 1940. Round well with traditional molded curvilinear piecrust rim. Three volute-scroll supports. Fully marked....
Category
1940s English Georgian Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Georgian Sterling Silver Epergne London 1812 Art Nouveau Women '#6127'
Located in Big Bend, WI
Georgian English Sterling
Incredible Georgian English Epergne with 4 candle holder branches made by JW Story & W. Elliott, London, c.1812-1813. The ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Georgian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Engraved & Octagonal George III Period Sterling Silver Coffee Pot - London 1801
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1801 by George Smith II & Thomas Hayter, this large and fine quality, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Coffee Pot, is octagonal in shape, standing on a ped...
Category
Early 1800s English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique George III Sterling Silver Oval Tea Pot
Located in Braintree, GB
An Antique George III sterling silver oval tea pot.
This tea pot is oval in shape with straight sides, has a wooden handle.
The body engraved with monogram.
Made in England, L...
Category
1780s British George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Antique Georgian English Sterling Silver Caddy Spoon
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver caddy spoon; an addition to our teaware collection.
This exceptional antiq...
Category
1810s English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Koldring Arvesolv #5 by Hans Hansen Danish Sterling Silver Flatware Set 73 Pcs
By Hans Hansen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Scarce Koldring Aka Arvesolv #5 By Hans Hansen Danish sterling silver flatware set - 73 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, long handle, 8 7/8"
12 forks, 6 7/8"
12 salad for...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 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...
Category
Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
George II Period Later Chased Antique Sterling Silver Tankard, London 1756
By John Langlands I & John Goodrick
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Newcastle in 1756, this attractive, George II, Antique Sterling Silver Tankard, has been later chased during the victoria...
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
George I Style Vintage Sterling Silver Bachelor Teapot
By Thomas Ducrow & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver bachelor teapot, in the George I style; an addition to our silver teaware collection.
This fine vintage Elizabeth II sterling silver bachelor teapot has a bullet shaped form onto a circular collet foot, in the George I style.
The surface of this vintage silver teapot is plain and unembellished.
This sterling teapot is fitted with a hinged subtly domed cover and retains the original carved pear wood and hallmarked sterling silver finial; the finial secures to the interior of the cover with a wingnut.
This fine teapot is fitted with the original plain S scroll carved pear wood handle featuring a scrolling thumbpiece and plain cylindrical sockets.
This bullet teapot...
Category
1950s English George I Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling 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
1829, Antique Sterling Silver Wick Trimmers
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique George IV English sterling silver wick trimmers; an addition to our silver flatware collection.
This exceptional pair of antique George IV sterling silver wick trimmers has a hinged scissor action.
The domed anterior surface of this antique candle wick trimmer...
Category
1820s English George IV Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Scottish George III Silver Salvers, Edinburgh 1818, McVicar Crest
By John McKay
Located in Glasgow, GB
A pair of Scottish George III sterling silver salvers by John McKay, Edinburgh, 1818. The salvers are of plain circular form with a reeded rim, on three paw feet, with the McVicar cr...
Category
1810s British George III 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...
Category
1960s English George I Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Else Marie by O Mogensen Danish Sterling Silver Flatware Set Hand-Wrought 36 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Else Marie by Orla Vagn Mogensen Danish sterling silver flatware set of 36 pieces.
Renowned silversmith Orla Vagn Mogensen was a silversmith in Denmark (Copenhagen) from 1949-1975....
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Geo. 1 Britannia Standard Silver Tankard, Wm. Fleming, Maker, London, 1718-1719
Located in Charleston, SC
Exceedingly rare Britannia Standard Silver Tankard.
("Britannia" standard is .958 pure silver) with lovely hand engraved cartouche. Parcel gilt interior. Lovely clear hallmarks on b...
Category
Early 18th Century English George I Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Britannia Standard Silver
Empire Sterling Silver Basket Georgian Openwork Basket Napoleonic 19th Century
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Antique Dutch Sterling silver bread basket
Made of sterling silver hand crafted openwork basket
Period first half 18th century Georgian / Empire
Hallmark: Dutch Lion, Rotterdam es...
Category
Early 19th Century Dutch Georgian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century Set of 4 Sterling Silver Berry Spoons, P. & W. Bateman 1809-11
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1809 and 1811 by Peter & William Bateman, this set of 4, antique sterling silver berry spoons, are present...
Category
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
George III Period Antique Sterling Silver Tankard, London 1781 William Cox III
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1781 by William Cox III, this handsome, George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Tankard, is baluster shaped ...
Category
1780s English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
John Lias Georgian English Sterling Silver Old English Pattern Gravy Spoon
By John Lias
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver Old English pattern gravy spoon; an addition to our silver flatware collection.
This fine antique George III sterling silver spoon has been crafted in the Old English pattern.
The surface of the antique silver spoon...
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1810s English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Georgian Sterling Silver Old English Pattern Gravy Straining Spoon
By Charles Hougham
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique Georgian sterling silver old English pattern gravy straining spoon; an addition to our collectable flatware collection.
This exceptional antique George III sterling silver straining spoon...
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Pair of George II Silver Candlesticks
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique pair of George II silver candlesticks
Maker: James Morison
Made in England, London, 1758
Fully hallmarked.
Whether it's for dinner with friends or entertaining spi...
Category
1750s British George II Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Antique English Edwardian Georgian Sterling Silver Monteith Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Georgian sterling silver monteith bowl. Made by William Hutton & Sons, Ltd in London in 1906. Round and curved on raised and stepped foot. Molded curvilinear rim with inter...
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Early 1900s English 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
Lotus by Sorensen Danish Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 70 pieces Modern
Located in Big Bend, WI
Lotus by W&S Sorensen Danish silver Scandinavian Modern flatware set, 70 pieces. This set includes:
8 dinner knives, 8 3/4"
8 dinner forks, 7 1/2"
8 regular/dessert forks, 6 5/8"
8 ...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Georgian Sterling Silver Tea Tray with Handles London, 1814 '#6331'
Located in Big Bend, WI
English sterling silver
Early Georgian English sterling silver Tea Tray with handles by Joseph Craddock and William Ker Reed, London, 1814. It weighs 106.2 troy ounces and it me...
Category
Early 20th Century English Georgian 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 ...
Category
Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Britannia Standard Silver Pair of Kitchen Peppers, London 1930, George I Style
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1930 by Heming & Co. Ltd., this handsome pair of Brittania Standard Silver Kitchen Peppers, are a faithful reproduction of a Geo...
Category
1930s English George I Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Britannia Standard 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
Sterling Silver Tea Pot by William Plummer, London, circa 1797
Located in valatie, NY
Sterling silver tea pot by William Plummer, London, circa 1797. The oval shape has half reeded, fluted decoration on the body, top and curved spout. The lid with an ‘invisible’ hinge...
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Georgian Silver on Copper Candelabra Pair 15" x 15" (#5946)
Located in Big Bend, WI
Wonderful English Georgian silver on copper candelabra pair, circa 1790 (maker unknown). The pieces measure 15" x 15". They are not monogrammed and are being offered as-is with some ...
Category
Early 20th Century Georgian 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
Antique 1790s Newcastle Sterling Silver Rum Decanter Label or Bottle Ticket
By Thomas Watson
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver ‘rum’ decanter label / bottle ticket made in Newcastle; an addition to our wine and drinks silverware collection.
This fine antique George III sterling silver decanter label / bottle ticket has a subtly convex, plain rectangular cut cornered form.
The body is embellished with the engraved inscription ‘RUM' to the center.
The antique decanter label is suspended from two ring loops to the upper border connected by a silver belcher style chain.
This fine example of Georgian silverware has been crafted by the Newcastle maker Thomas Watson but assayed in London; this was an occasional practice with smaller items of Newcastle silver, where no town mark was struck.
Condition
This antique sterling silver decanter label...
Category
1790s English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
George 111 Bright Cut Silver Sweet Basket, Henry Chawner, London Assay, 1789
Located in London, GB
George 111 bright cut silver sweet basket, henry chawner, London Assay, 1789.
Lovely bright cut engraving with hand saw cut piercing.
This exquisite pie...
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1780s English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Kay Fisker, Beak Jug in Sterling Silver, Pear-Shaped Body
By Kay Fisker
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kay Fisker 1893-1965. Beak jug in sterling silver, pear-shaped body with curved handle.
Stamped 1.0 L, Kay Fisker and A. Michelsen.
Weight circa 624 gr.
Height: 24.5 cm.
In perfe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Woodlily by Frank Smith Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 53 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Woodlily (Glossy finish) by Frank Smith sterling silver flatware set, 53 pieces. This graceful pattern features a stylized leaf and openwork at the top of the handle around the stem,...
Category
1940s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
George II Period Sterling Silver 'Ladies' Tankard, London 1733 Richard Burcombe
By Richard Burcombe
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1733 by Richard Burcombe, this very handsome, George II period, Antique Sterling Silver 'Ladies' Tankard, is plain in style with a domed top.
The tankard ...
Category
1730s English George II 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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