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Giorgio by Pampaloni Italy Sterling Silver Silverware Set Service 138 Pieces
Giorgio by Pampaloni Italy Sterling Silver Silverware Set Service 138 Pieces

Giorgio by Pampaloni Italy Sterling Silver Silverware Set Service 138 Pieces

By Pampaloni

Located in Big Bend, WI

Pampaloni Tuscany, Italy Over a hundred years ago, in 1902, grandfather Pampaloni founded a workshop that would become one of the most prestigious silver factories in Florence, just ...

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20th Century Italian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Spice Box Besamim Articulated Fish Judaica
Sterling Silver Spice Box Besamim Articulated Fish Judaica

Sterling Silver Spice Box Besamim Articulated Fish Judaica

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Judaica Sterling Silver Spice Box Besamim Articulated Fish Hallmarked 800 purity silver Length: 24 cm (9.45 inches) Weight: 201 grams In great condition

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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

A monumental Italian part gilded sterling silver aquarium.
A monumental Italian part gilded sterling silver aquarium.

A monumental Italian part gilded sterling silver aquarium.

By Mazzucato

Located in London, GB

Unlike any piece that we have ever offered before, this monumental & heavy quality sterling silver aquarium is formed with an oval base mounted with two silver half-shells mounted with fish sea-foliage and crustaceans and fish, the central column and tank surround formed as a massive coral and foliate reef similarly adorned with part-gilded silver fish, crabs, lobsters, sea-snails, seahorses, octopus etc. With removable cuboid glass tank & two specimen-hard-stone and silver aquatic sculptures...

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Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Bowl
Sterling Silver Bowl

Sterling Silver Bowl

By Wallace Silversmiths

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Being offered is a sterling silver bowl made by Wallace Silversmiths. It has a gadroon design around the rim with six floral icons evenly spaced out along the inner edge. A great s...

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1930s American Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Sterling Silver Heart Picture Frame - 1902
Antique English Sterling Silver Heart Picture Frame - 1902

Antique English Sterling Silver Heart Picture Frame - 1902

By Synyer & Beddoes

Located in Bath, GB

A very romantic photo frame with embossed and pierced or reticulated English sterling silver mounted to the front. A beautiful floral repousse decoration interspersed with scroll wor...

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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co.New York Evening Bag Enamel Sterling Silver made by Salimbeni
Tiffany & Co.New York Evening Bag Enamel Sterling Silver made by Salimbeni

Tiffany & Co.New York Evening Bag Enamel Sterling Silver made by Salimbeni

By Salimbeni, Tiffany & Co.

Located in Firenze, FI

Oval evening bag in 925/1000 sterling silver with fire enamelled stripes in Art Deco style. Measurement cm. 5.5 x 10 x 14.8, interior with ground mirror. Weight gr. 748. Created in 1...

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1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Louis XIV by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service Dinner 65 Pieces
Louis XIV by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service Dinner 65 Pieces

Louis XIV by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service Dinner 65 Pieces

By Towle Silversmiths

Located in Big Bend, WI

Celebrate all of your meals in style with this Louis XIV by Towle sterling silver flatware set. Founded in 1690 in Massachusetts, the elite artisans at Towle Silversmiths handcrafted...

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1920s American Louis XIV Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique 20th Century German Solid Silver Pair Of Pheasant Statues, Hanau c.1900
Antique 20th Century German Solid Silver Pair Of Pheasant Statues, Hanau c.1900

Antique 20th Century German Solid Silver Pair Of Pheasant Statues, Hanau c.1900

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early 20th Century pair of solid silver very large and impressive table ornaments modelled as a male and female pheasant. Each figure is finely detailed with naturalistic plu...

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20th Century German Other Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Repousse by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 53 Pieces Dinner
Repousse by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 53 Pieces Dinner

Repousse by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 53 Pieces Dinner

By Kirk Silver Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

This pattern was named after the art of repoussé (the process of embossing metal from the back by hammering), originally used in European silversmithing. The Repousse pattern, first ...

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Late 19th Century Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Russian Gilt Silver Cloisonné Enamel Perfume Bottle, 916 Standard
Rare Russian Gilt Silver Cloisonné Enamel Perfume Bottle, 916 Standard

Rare Russian Gilt Silver Cloisonné Enamel Perfume Bottle, 916 Standard

Located in Nottingham, GB

Throughout the Soviet period, Russian workshops preserved and continued the country's celebrated tradition of cloisonné enamelwork. While the political and cultural landscape changed...

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1930s Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Adie Brothers Ltd, Sterling Silver & Crystal Vanity Jar or Inkwell C. 1955
Adie Brothers Ltd, Sterling Silver & Crystal Vanity Jar or Inkwell C. 1955

Adie Brothers Ltd, Sterling Silver & Crystal Vanity Jar or Inkwell C. 1955

By Adie Brothers

Located in Atlanta, GA

This refined vanity jar or inkwell, crafted by the esteemed Adie Brothers Ltd, showcases the timeless elegance of mid-20th-century British design. The piece features a beautifully cu...

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Mid-20th Century British Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Speaker Smith, Political Interest: George III Silver Sauce Tureens, London, 1774
Speaker Smith, Political Interest: George III Silver Sauce Tureens, London, 1774

Speaker Smith, Political Interest: George III Silver Sauce Tureens, London, 1774

By Augustin Le Sage

Located in Cornwall, GB

An exquisite set of four George III silver oval two handled oval sauce tureens and covers. Of Oval bombe form on four rocaille capped scroll feet, with ovolo cast borders and handles...

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1770s British George III Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Oriental Silver Box with Figural Engraving Handcrafted Qadjar Design
Antique Oriental Silver Box with Figural Engraving Handcrafted Qadjar Design

Antique Oriental Silver Box with Figural Engraving Handcrafted Qadjar Design

Located in Wembley, GB

Oriental Sterling Silver Box with Figural Engravings, Handcrafted Persian Design, 18th C. An exquisite Antique Qadjar Oriental silver box, delicately hand-engraved with detailed figural and floral scenes, evoking the opulence of West Asian (Persiann) artistry. Crafted in the 19th century, this circular box features a continuous frieze of courtly musicians and noble figures within arabesque cartouches, surrounded by intricate foliate borders that showcase the exceptional skill of traditional silversmiths. Measuring approximately 6 cm in diameter and weighing about 72 grams, the box’s refined decoration reflects themes of celebration, poetry, and love – central motifs in Persian miniature painting and metalwork. The lid, meticulously etched with a symmetrical medallion composition, enhances its aesthetic balance and visual harmony. Likely made for betel, tobacco, or jewellery storage, this piece embodies both functional and artistic elegance. Its time-worn patina and fine repoussé and niello-style detailing suggest careful handwork rather than machine production, typical of mid-19th-century Oriental craftsmanship. Perfect as a collector’s item or a refined gift, this silver box adds timeless charm and cultural depth to any curated display of Eastern decorative arts. Dimensions: 6 cm Weight: 72 g Origin: Middle East or Persia (19th century) Material: Silver (tested) Antique Persian Qajar Engraved...

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1840s West Asian Art Deco Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Set of 4 Tiffany & Co. Silver Rulers in Original Pouches
Set of 4 Tiffany & Co. Silver Rulers in Original Pouches

Set of 4 Tiffany & Co. Silver Rulers in Original Pouches

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Set of 4 Tiffany & Co. silver plate metric rulers measuring 7 inches (17 centimeters) long. Comes in an authentic Tiffany & Co. branded aqua-colored felt pouch. Brand new condition. Great unisex gift for any holiday or occasion, birthday, or office. The legendary Tiffany brand was founded in 1837 by Charles Lewis Tiffany...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

1930 Sterling Silver and Enamel Nail File and Cuticle Pusher Set
1930 Sterling Silver and Enamel Nail File and Cuticle Pusher Set

1930 Sterling Silver and Enamel Nail File and Cuticle Pusher Set

By Adie Brothers

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Sterling silver & enamel nail file & cuticle pusher set, Birmingham, England, 1930. By Adie Brothers Ltd., Frederick Street. Exquisite aquamarine enamel work over the guilloc...

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

French Renaissance by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Dinner Set 84 Pcs
French Renaissance by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Dinner Set 84 Pcs

French Renaissance by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Dinner Set 84 Pcs

By Reed & Barton

Located in Big Bend, WI

French Renaissance BY Reed & Barton sterling silver dinner size flatware set - 84 pieces. this set includes: 12 dinner size knives, 9 3/4", 12 dinner size forks, 7 7/8", 12 salad for...

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1940s Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of Ten Sterling Silver Sword Cocktail Picks / Skewers, 1960s
Set of Ten Sterling Silver Sword Cocktail Picks / Skewers, 1960s

Set of Ten Sterling Silver Sword Cocktail Picks / Skewers, 1960s

Located in Roma, IT

A striking set of ten miniature sword-form cocktail picks crafted in sterling silver. Each skewer is modeled as a slender ceremonial sword with a tapered blade, curved crossguard, and twisted grip handle terminating in a rounded pommel. These elegant novelty accessories were designed for serving cocktails, olives, canapés, or hors d’oeuvres, bringing a playful yet refined touch to barware and entertaining. The stylized medieval sword...

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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of 8 Reed & Barton Francis I Sterling Silver Bowls
Set of 8 Reed & Barton Francis I Sterling Silver Bowls

Set of 8 Reed & Barton Francis I Sterling Silver Bowls

By Reed & Barton

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Reed and Barton Classic bold and elaborate repousse' pattern with nicely scalloped edges / Made in USA, circa 1960s. Measures: diameter 3.5 inches, height 0.75 inches Set of 8 in sto...

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Mid-20th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chantilly by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 60 pcs Place Sz New
Chantilly by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 60 pcs Place Sz New

Chantilly by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 60 pcs Place Sz New

By Gorham

Located in Big Bend, WI

Finely crafted with the graceful elegance associated with 18th Century France, this stately pattern was first introduced in 1895. The intricate design is embellished with a cascade o...

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20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Art Nouveau Duhme & Co Sterling Silver 925 Pin Tray Dish 44g 5.5"
Antique Art Nouveau Duhme & Co Sterling Silver 925 Pin Tray Dish 44g 5.5"

Antique Art Nouveau Duhme & Co Sterling Silver 925 Pin Tray Dish 44g 5.5"

Located in Dayton, OH

Rare antique Art Nouveau Duhme & Co sterling silver 925/1000 vanity dresser dish / pin jewelry tray featuring a repoussé floral and gadrooned border with scalloped edges.  The center...

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19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Saliers by Henry Chawner, London, 1790, Engraved, George III
Sterling Silver Saliers by Henry Chawner, London, 1790, Engraved, George III

Sterling Silver Saliers by Henry Chawner, London, 1790, Engraved, George III

By Henry Chawner

Located in Epfach, DE

A fine pair of George III sterling silver salts, London, 1790, by the celebrated silversmith Henry Chawner — a maker whose refined, restrained neoclassical style made him one of the ...

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1790s English George III Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Melrose by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 88 pcs Dinner Size
Melrose by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 88 pcs Dinner Size

Melrose by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 88 pcs Dinner Size

By Gorham

Located in Big Bend, WI

Inspired by carvings from the Melrose Mansion of Natchez, Mississippi, this pattern possesses unusual boldness and depth. Melrose has elegant curves and intricate detailing along the...

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20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Handcrafted Sterling Silver Octopus Salt Shaker and Pepper Mill by Missiaglia
Handcrafted Sterling Silver Octopus Salt Shaker and Pepper Mill by Missiaglia

Handcrafted Sterling Silver Octopus Salt Shaker and Pepper Mill by Missiaglia

By Missiaglia 1846

Located in New York, NY

Established in Venice in 1846, Missiaglia is one of the world's premier makers of the finest jewelry objects, as well as a select number of bespoke sterling silver tabletop accessori...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Swedish Silver-Plated Coffee Set – Gustaf Eriksson Eskils Pot Sugar Bowl
Antique Swedish Silver-Plated Coffee Set – Gustaf Eriksson Eskils Pot Sugar Bowl

Antique Swedish Silver-Plated Coffee Set – Gustaf Eriksson Eskils Pot Sugar Bowl

Located in Wembley, GB

Antique Swedish Silver-Plated Coffee Set – Gustaf Eriksson Eskilstuna, 3 Piece A refined and highly decorative antique Swedish silver-plated coffee set by Gustaf Eriksson, Eskilstuna...

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Early 1900s Swedish Art Deco Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver George III Tureen by William Bennett 19th Century
Antique Sterling Silver George III Tureen by William Bennett 19th Century

Antique Sterling Silver George III Tureen by William Bennett 19th Century

By William Bennett

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique English George III sterling silver tureen and lid, with hallmarks for London 1808 and the maker's mark WB for William Bennett. The tureen is beautiful in...

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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Circa 1900 American Sterling Silver Matchbox Case Made for Tiffany
Circa 1900 American Sterling Silver Matchbox Case Made for Tiffany

Circa 1900 American Sterling Silver Matchbox Case Made for Tiffany

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Sterling silver matchbox case, circa 1900, made for Tiffany by Battin & Co. #226 in Baroque, embossed design with rampant lion supporters for a cartouche - never engraved. Floral obv...

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Early 1900s American Baroque Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Sterling Silver Georgian Engraved Sugar Basket Bowl London 1790
Antique English Sterling Silver Georgian Engraved Sugar Basket Bowl London 1790

Antique English Sterling Silver Georgian Engraved Sugar Basket Bowl London 1790

Located in Portland, OR

A fine antique Georgian sterling silver engraved sugar basket/bowl, London, circa 1790. The sugar basket of helmet shape & fitted with a swing handle, the basket is rasied on a flare...

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1790s English George III Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Emilia Castillo Taxco 950 Silver Monstera Necklace & Earrings Set, Mexican Art
Emilia Castillo Taxco 950 Silver Monstera Necklace & Earrings Set, Mexican Art

Emilia Castillo Taxco 950 Silver Monstera Necklace & Earrings Set, Mexican Art

By Emilia Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Exceptional vintage sterling silver necklace and matching earring set designed by Emilia Castillo and handcrafted in Taxco, Mexico—one of the most celebrated centers of Mexican silve...

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1980s Mexican Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gucci Silver Bracelet 1970s
Gucci Silver Bracelet 1970s

Gucci Silver Bracelet 1970s

By Gucci

Located in Munich, DE

Elegant bracelet in 925 sterling silver and blue and yellow enamel inclusions like the Ukraine flag, stamp with Gucci and the silver mark and designed by Antonio Fallaci.

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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Mid-Century English Sterling Silver Figural Wishbone Sugar Tongs
Mid-Century English Sterling Silver Figural Wishbone Sugar Tongs

Mid-Century English Sterling Silver Figural Wishbone Sugar Tongs

By Stevens & Sons

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine pair of English silver figural sugar tongs. By S&S (possibly Stevens & Sons) of Birmingham, England in 1940. In the form of a wishbone (also known as the furcula). Hallmark...

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1940s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

AJ Fuller by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 315 pcs Custom Pattern
AJ Fuller by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 315 pcs Custom Pattern

AJ Fuller by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 315 pcs Custom Pattern

By Tiffany & Co., Arthur Le Roy Barney

Located in Big Bend, WI

A. J. Fuller, figural custom Tiffany & Co. pattern, Designer: Arthur Le Roy Barney There were a total of only 12 custom patterns ever made by Tiffany & Co. Charles Carpenter's Tiffa...

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Early 20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Sterling Silver Oyster Fork Set by James Deakin & Sons, London, 1936
Art Deco Sterling Silver Oyster Fork Set by James Deakin & Sons, London, 1936

Art Deco Sterling Silver Oyster Fork Set by James Deakin & Sons, London, 1936

Located in Northport, MI

A refined boxed set of six sterling silver oyster forks with matching serving fork, crafted by James Deakin & Sons, one of Sheffield’s esteemed silversmiths, and fully hallmarked for...

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1930s Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Grand Duchess by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 38 pieces
Grand Duchess by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 38 pieces

Grand Duchess by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 38 pieces

By Towle Silversmiths

Located in Big Bend, WI

A gently tapered handle leads to a quiet work of rosettes and scrollwork, emphasizing the detail of this pattern. The oval mirror in the center of the handle acknowledges the vanity ...

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20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

12 Demitasse Spoons by Whiting Mfg. Co. in the elegant 1891 Louis XV Pattern
12 Demitasse Spoons by Whiting Mfg. Co. in the elegant 1891 Louis XV Pattern

12 Demitasse Spoons by Whiting Mfg. Co. in the elegant 1891 Louis XV Pattern

By Whiting Manufacturing Company

Located in valatie, NY

12 Demitasse Spoons by Whiting Mfg. Co. in the Elegant 1891 Louis XV Pattern. 6 of the spoons are inscribed 1894 and 6 are initialed LH. All are hallmarked "STERLING PAT. 1891" and w...

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Late 19th Century American Louis XV Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 'Thumbprint' Dish or Vide Poche
Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 'Thumbprint' Dish or Vide Poche

Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 'Thumbprint' Dish or Vide Poche

A fine signed silver shallow bowl or dish. By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. In the 'Thumbprint' series. Fully marked to the base. Simply wonderful Tiffany d...

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20th Century Spanish Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Edwardian Gorham Sterling and Crystal Decanter, Scottish Thistle
Edwardian Gorham Sterling and Crystal Decanter, Scottish Thistle

Edwardian Gorham Sterling and Crystal Decanter, Scottish Thistle

By Gorham

Located in Riverdale, NY

Early turn of the century decanter by Gorham with cut crystal base and elaborate sterling stopper which reads.." Chevy Chase Club, Consolidated Cup, Runner Up, Annual Sprint Tourname...

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Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Table Box hand-engraved and enamelled ornament in Arabic style Salimbeni.
Table Box hand-engraved and enamelled ornament in Arabic style Salimbeni.

Table Box hand-engraved and enamelled ornament in Arabic style Salimbeni.

By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Rectangular box with rounded corners in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on a guilloché with hand-engraved and enamelled ornament in Arabic style. D...

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1990s Italian Islamic Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold, Gold Plate

Victorian Silver Epergne
Victorian Silver Epergne

Victorian Silver Epergne

Located in New York, NY

Marked: London, 1890, Maker: Joshua Vander. On four openwork cartouche feet, the foliate chased swag aprons surmounted by a pierced shaped oval basket with a scroll and leaf cast rim...

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1890s British Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Vintage Silver Lighter Ronson Queen Anne model  1950´s
Vintage Silver Lighter Ronson Queen Anne model  1950´s

Vintage Silver Lighter Ronson Queen Anne model 1950´s

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

A vintage Ronson silver plated 'Queen Anne' table lighter, mid 20th century, the heavily weighted elongated oval lighter with bead and gadroon decoration upon a waisted base; mark of...

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1950s French Romantic Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Midcentury Carved Wood and Silver Taurus Bull Sculpture
Midcentury Carved Wood and Silver Taurus Bull Sculpture

Midcentury Carved Wood and Silver Taurus Bull Sculpture

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Midcentury carved wood and silver Taurus bull sculpture, well carved with expressive face and glass eyes. The body with one inset lapis stone, and numerous...

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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver

An Italian Silver Besamim Container with Copper Insert, Early 20th Century
An Italian Silver Besamim Container with Copper Insert, Early 20th Century

An Italian Silver Besamim Container with Copper Insert, Early 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

An elegant and unusual Italian silver Besamim (Spice) container, distinguished by its refined craftsmanship and its rare internal pierced copper spice insert, an ingenious feature de...

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Early 20th Century Italian Sterling Silver

Materials

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.