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Sterling Silver For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Georgian
English Sterling Silver 18th Century Desk Sander Hallmarked:-London, 1733
Located in York, GB
English sterling silver desk sander Made and used 289 years ago.
Full English hallmarks for London 1733.
With the maker`s mark - I.S for Joseph Smith I, who`s mark was registered w...
Category
1730s English George II Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Collection of Silver Cactus and Lucite Cube Italian Design, 1970s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Collection of silver cactus and lucite cube Italian design 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Pair of Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers Mid-Century Modern
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of Tiffany & Co. sterling silver salt and pepper shakers, made in Denmark, and in Mid-Century Modern Style with a beautiful geometric design. Each measures 3 7/8'' in heigh...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Straw Holder by Broggi Milano for Hotel Europa in the manner of Gio Ponti
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A rare art deco straw holder designed by Gio Ponti for Bar Pasticceria Alemagna at Piazza Duomo in Milano.
The shape is simple and sleek and elegant. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Irish Sterling Silver Teapot Stand / Waiter
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian Irish sterling silver teapot stand/waiter; an addition to our ornamental silverware c...
Category
Early 1800s Irish George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sea Sculpture by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 66 pieces
By Gorham
Located in Big Bend, WI
Sea Sculpture by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set - 66 pieces. This pattern would be perfect for a modern home. It has a wave-like design, reminiscent...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Pair of George II Silver Candlesticks by William Café
By William Cafe
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique pair of George II silver candlesticks
Maker: William Café
Made in England, London, 1758
Fully hallmarked.
Whether it's for dinner with friends or entertaining spirits...
Category
Mid-18th Century British George II Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, 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
Allan Adler Town and Country Serving Fork
By Allan Adler
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Allan Adler Town and Country serving fork. Measures 9.25" tall. Good overall condition, shows fine scratches to sterling. Stamped on backside.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique George I Sterling Silver 1/2 Pint Mug 1722
By John East
Located in London, GB
A classic antique George I sterling silver 1/2 Pint Mug with a round spread pedestal foot. The Beer Mug has an engraved crest on the side opposite the scroll handle.
Made in Londo...
Category
Early 18th Century European George I Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Georgian English Sterling Silver Sauce Tureens with Ladles
By Alexander Goodman, Gainsford & Co
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique George III English sterling silver sauce tureens with ladles; an addition to our Georgian silverware collection.
These exceptional antique George III sterling silver sauce tureens have a plain rectangular rounded form.
The body of each tureen is plain and embellished with an applied gadroon decorated border to the lower portion and upper rim.
These impressive silver tureens retain the original hallmarked push fit covers ornamented with further applied gadroon decoration to the upper plateau in addition to the base of the impressive reed decorated handle enveloped with leaf designs to the terminals.
The surface of each cover is embellished with a contemporary bright cut engraved crest depicting a falcon holding a partridge between her feet and encompassed with the belted motto 'Qui potest capere capiat', Let him who can take, take.
Each Georgian tureen is fitted with two fine and original ring loop handles above an impressive lion mask ornamentation.
Each tureen is supported by four impressive shaped legs with paw feet.
These sauce tureens are presented with fine and impressive associated chester made, antique sterling silver sauce ladles crafted in the Hanoverian rat tail pattern by Herbert Edward Barker & Frank Ernest Barker of Barker Brothers.
These antique Georgian sauce tureens are exceptional provincial examples.
This crest and motto pertains to the Glege or Gleke family.
An alternative pattern of sauce ladles can be supplied upon request.
Condition
These antique silver tureens...
Category
Early 1800s English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
George III Baluster Shaped Sterling Silver Coffee Pot, London 1765
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1765 by William & James Priest, this handsome, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Coffee Pot, has a plain body and lid, a wooden scroll handle, and acanthus ...
Category
1760s English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique 18th Century George II Period Sterling Silver Caster, London, 1737
Located in New York, NY
Splendid, beautifully proportioned George II period sterling silver caster, Jabez Daniel, London, 1737.
Of classic baluster form with lovely she...
Category
18th Century British George II Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique English Georgian Sterling Silver 18-Piece Dessert Service, London 1801
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Georgian sterling silver 18-piece dessert service in case, Hallmarked "London, 1801." 18 Place settings, 36 Total Pieces.
Measurements:
Knives:
.13 inches high ...
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
1889 Antique Adolph Newsalt Sterling Silver Sauce Boat Georgian Creamer 97g
Located in Dayton, OH
"Ornate antique Georgian style A. Newsalt creamer, pitcher or gravy boat featuring elongated spout with patterned edge, serpentine handle, and angled hooved / footed base. Engraved L...
Category
1880s Georgian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
George III Period Antique Sterling Silver Tankard, London 1774 John King
By John King
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1774 by John King, this wonderful, George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Tankard, is of traditional straig...
Category
1770s English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Samuel Wood Antique Sterling Silver Sugar Caster
By Samuel Wood
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver sugar caster by Samuel Wood; an addition to our silver teaware collection
This exceptional and large a...
Category
1740s English Georgian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Side-Handled Chocolate Pot
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian sterling silver side-handled chocolate pot; an addition to our continental teaware collection
This exceptional antique George II English sterling silver hot chocolate pot has a plain tapering cylindrical form with a subtly flared moulded base.
The plain body of this antique hot chocolate pot...
Category
18th Century George II Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Miniature, Pocket Cigar Cutter in Sterling Silver, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Measuring 55mm in length and 18mm in height this small cigar cutter can be used as a keychain pendant or hidden away in your package of cigars. The handle is made from 925s silver se...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
Set of 6 Danish Midcentury Sterling Silver & Red Enamel Open Salts
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern sterling silver open salts with under plates and spoons. Made by Anton Michelsen in Copenhagen. Each salt: Round bowl with enameled interior and engraved ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
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 Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive composite antique sterling silver canteen of cutlery for twelve persons; an addition to our antique...
Category
1780s English Georgian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Traditional English Georgian Sterling Silver Salver Tray
By Peter Guille
Located in New York, NY
English Georgian sterling silver salver, 1939. Round and serpentine with gadrooned rim 3 reeded volute scroll supports. Fully marked including London assay stamp and retailer’s stamp...
Category
1930s English Georgian Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georgian Sterling Silver Fish Slice Pudding Trowel
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver fish slice / pudding trowel; an addition to our silver flatware collection
This exceptional antique Georgian silver fish slice / pudding trowel, in sterling standard, has a spade shaped blade.
The shaped blade is embellished with impressive, finely pierced and engraved scrolling branch ornamentation segmented with simplified leaf festoon style borders.
The centre of the blade is further ornamented with a heron perched on a branch, with a fish in its upturned beak.
The cast and applied handle is embellished with impressive heart shaped bolster, encompassed with gadroon ornamentation.
The stem of the handle is ornamented with an overlapping drop design and terminates with a gadroon bordered leaf design.
The reverse surface of this antique silver fish slice...
Category
18th Century English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
International Sterling Silver Tray with Georgian Piecrust Rim
Located in New York, NY
Large Georgian-style sterling silver tray. Made by International in Meriden, Conn. Round with curved and tapering sides, and flat ogee piecrust rim. Fully marked including maker’s st...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cartier Pair of Rare Sterling Silver & Wood Servers in Mid-Century Modern Style
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of Cartier sterling silver and wood servers in Mid-Century Modern style with an elegant, geometric design, consisting of a food pusher measuring 6 1/3'' in length by 1 3/4'...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Set of Georj Jensen Salt Shakers
By Georg Jensen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish set of Georg Jensen salt shakers are in the No. 902 Bernadotte pattern, and pattern was designed by Sigvard Bernadotte.
Note: Each piece bea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Charles Thomas Fox Antique Sterling Silver Three Piece Tea Service
By Charles Thomas Fox
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine antique George IV English sterling silver three piece tea service / set made by Charles Thomas Fox; part of our silver teaware collection
This exceptional antique sterling silver three piece tea service consists of a teapot, cream jug and sugar bowl.
Each piece has an oval rounded compressed form on to a collet base and four bracket style feet.
The body of each piece is embellished with chased flower and foliate decoration incorporating a shaped cartouche to either side, each displaying a contemporary bright cut engraved crest of a mower with his scythe proper habited*.
The upper rim of each piece is encompassed with a gadroon decorated border.
The swept shoulders and the swan necked spout of the teapot are further ornamented with chased floral and scrolling leaf decoration.
The original hinged hallmarked cover of the teapot is surmounted with a silver flower and leaf decorated finial.
The teapot is fitted with a C scroll sterling silver handle ornamented with an impressive leaf design incorporated into a scrolling thumbpiece.
The cream jug and sugar bowl have leaf decorated sterling silver C scroll handles and retain the original gilt interiors.
Each piece is supported by four impressive bracket style feet accented with floral and paw ornamentation in the classic Regency style.
The components of this exceptional antique teaware set were crafted by the renowned London silversmith Charles Thomas Fox.
* The crest pertains to the Pilkington family, who are found in the Counties of Lancashire and Yorkshire, although other families bearing the name are found further afield and a similar crest. Whether these families are genealogically connected is not known. The Pilkingtons, of Rivington in the County of Lancashire are probably the more ancient and senior line. Legend has it that a member of the family (which was said to be one of repute prior to the Norman Conquest of 1066) disguised himself when sought by Norman soldiers as a mower and escaped. A similar legend adheres to another Lancashire family, the De Traffords or Traffords in which a member of that family avoided capture by the Parliamentarians during the Civil War of the 17th Century by disguising himself as simple-minded thresher wielding a frail rather than the Pilkington's scythe.
There is certainly a possibility that this tea service was in the possession the baronetcy family of Pilkington, of Stanley in the County of Yorkshire who descended from Sir Alexander de Pilkington who held lands at Rivington during the reign of King Henry III. The baronet at the time of the manufacture of this tea service was Sir William Pilkington, the 8th Baronet (baptised 14th November 1775 died 30th 1850).
Condition
The pieces of this antique tea service...
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1820s English George IV Antique 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
Rare Pair Irish Georgian Dublin Silver Sauce Gravy Boats Circa 1760 Matthew West
By Matthew West
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Superb Matched Pair of Heavy Gauge Irish Georgian Eighteenth Century Large Silver Gravy Boats of traditional oval form, of outstanding quality and exceptional condition for such early pieces.
With fine beaded rim and leaf capped treble scroll handle, the main outer body with engraved foliate and floral decoration, each crested under spout and raised on three elegant shell and pad feet.
Mark of MW (on one) for Dublin Silversmith Matthew West...
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18th Century Irish Georgian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
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
Anderson Swedish Silver 1938 Vase in Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in New York, NY
K. Anderson, Swedish silver vase from 1938 in Mid-Century Modern style with a beautiful, geometric design, enhanced by curvilinear engravings. It measures 10'' in height by 7'' in di...
Category
1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Northern Lights International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 121 Pc Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Important American silver designer Alfred G. Kintz began working at International silver around 1910 and retired in 1959. There was an excellent article done on Alfred Kintz...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling 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...
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18th Century English Georgian 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...
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1780s British George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
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...
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1770s English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 4 Tiffany Midcentury Modern Sterling Silver Leaf Nut Dishes
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 Midcentury Modern sterling silver nut dishes. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Each: Stylized leaf with radiating veins, 5 tips, and stubby stem. Fully marked including ma...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Compote Candy Dish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our exquisite Vintage Sterling Silver Compote/Candy Dish, a timeless piece that adds a touch of elegance to any setting. Crafted with the utmost precision and attention t...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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...
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1750s English George II 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 ...
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1790s English George III Antique Sterling Silver
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Sterling Silver
George III Period Antique Sterling Silver Butter Shell - London 1803 T. Robins
By Thomas Robins
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1803 by Thomas Robins, this charming, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Butter Dish, is modelled as a she...
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
John Langlands I & John Robertson I Antique Sterling Silver Quart Tankard
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George III Newcastle sterling silver quart tankard made by John Langlands I & John Robertson I; an addition to our Georgian silver tankard...
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1780s English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Salts, 1818
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive set of four antique Georgian English sterling silver salts; an addition to our silver cruet and condiment collection
...
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1810s English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Alan Adler Sterling Silver & Walnut Modernist Hand Wrought Serving Coffee Set
Located in New York, NY
This elegant sterling silver and walnut coffee set was realized by the legendary designer Allan Adler in the United States circa 1950. The set features a coffee pot, sugar bowl and spoon, and creamer. Created in sterling silver, this set showcases Allan Adler's signature aesthetic- a kind of traditional modernism applying a pared down minimalist perspective to classical design elements. Here the silhouettes of the pieces look traditional but feature idiosyncratic details that clearly indicate their modernism- as fresh looking today as when it was made. The hand rubbed walnut handles are hewn in an amorphic shape that flares asymmetrically at its end. It is inescapably a modern form. It is pared, however, with historical language (from Art Nouveau for instance) that roots the pieces in a more traditionalist place. They feature stylized vine motifs on the finial of the coffee pot top and leaf motifs that trace the circular bases. The protuberant bodies created in lustrous sterling salver taper at each end. This is an outstanding example of Adler's practice that represents his inimitable aesthetic at its very best. It is sure to delight collectors of his work, as well as those with a penchant for beautifully crafted and special objects. It is signed "Adler Sterling" on the base and is in excellent vintage condition.
Adler began his career as an apprentice in 1938, designing silverware and inspired by the design of the early 1900s specifically Art Nouveau. His name became associated with Hollywood glamour in the early 1940s. he was commissioned to design mini-Oscars for Academy Award winners, crowns for Miss Universe and Miss USA, and silver bowls and candlesticks for celebrities and dignitaries. During John F. Kennedy's presidential campaign, Adler was commissioned to create a silver coffee urn...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver
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Sterling Silver
Vintage Vanity Set of 5 Brushes and a Mirror in Silver
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful silver vanity set made in the 30's of fine Italian craftsmanship.
The vanity set is totally made of silver finely crafted and decorated. The set contains 5 pieces and is c...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Lino Sabattini Silverware "Cardinale" Vase for Christofle, France, 1956
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
A France Mid-Century Modern design vase model “Cardinale” in silvered metal designed by Italian artist Lino Sabattini for Christofle France in 1956,...
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1650s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Large Buccellati Rigato Pattern Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12
By Buccellati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Buccellati sterling silver flatware service for 12.
In the Rigato (Striped) pattern.
Buccellati has produced lux...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Early Mexican Modern Sterling Silver Coffee Tea Set William Spratling
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early set of sterling silver coffee or tea set comprising a coffee or tea pot, a cream jug and an open sugar bowl. Designed and made by William Spratling in Taxco, Mexico and date...
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1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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....
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1940s English Georgian Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Small American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Basket
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century Modern sterling silver basket. Rectangular with straight sides and curved ends. Plain rim and fixed and high c-scroll handle. Woven strips. Marked “Sterling”. We...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 6 George III Scottish Silver Celtic-Point Pattern Basting Spoons, 1804
By Alexander Henderson
Located in Glasgow, GB
A set of six antique George III Scottish sterling silver Celtic-point pattern basting spoons.
Hallmarked with Edinburgh assay marks, date letter "Y" to denote 1804, and the makers...
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Early 1800s British George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
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 ...
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1780s English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
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...
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19th Century Georgian 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...
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Mid-20th Century American Georgian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Crawford Sterling Silver and Malachite Candlesticks in Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in New York, NY
English pair of hand-hammered sterling silver and malachite candlesticks by acclaimed silversmith Crawford. These elegant and well-proportioned candlesticks in Mid-Century Modern sty...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Malachite, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Gio Ponti Lino Sabattini Sculpture Horse in Silver Metal End '70s
Located in Turin, Turin
Statue in silver metal designed by the Maestro Gio Ponti and produced for Lino Sabattini since the end of '70s. The sculpture is in silver metal and represents a horse. This example ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver
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Metal
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...
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Early 19th Century Dutch 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...
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1930s English George I Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Britannia Standard 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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