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Sterling Silver For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Art Nouveau
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Acanthus Pattern Serving Spoon, Denmark, circa 1917
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Johan Rodhe for Jensen and introduced in 1917, the Acanthus pattern is iconic of the European Arts & Crafts movement of the early 1900s. Showing the initialed mark of Geo...
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Early 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Martele by Gorham .9584 Sterling Silver Large Meat Tray Platter Hollowware
Located in Big Bend, WI
Martele by Gorham Art Nouveau Martele by Gorham .9584 sterling silver meat tray/platter with beautiful floral motif, #P/FY. It was made in August of...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Gorham Art Nouveau Red Silver Overlay Cologne Bottle
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau red glass cologne bottle with engraved silver overlay. Made by Gorham in Providence, circa 1886. Globular with short neck and flat everted rim. Stopper globular. Tight an...
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Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen "Lily of the Valley" Sardine Fork in Sterling Silver
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen "Lily of the Valley" sardine fork in sterling silver and stainless steel. Measures: 16 cm. In very good condition. Stamped. Designed by Georg Jensen in 1913.
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1940s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Sterling Silver

Set of 6 Antique American Sterling Silver Grape and Leaf Nut Dishes
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 turn-of-the-century American sterling silver figural nut dishes. Each: Irregular lozenge-form leaf with engraved veins and embossed grape bunches. Open vine handle. Butler f...
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Early 20th Century North American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Style Sterling Silver Photograph Frame
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver photograph frame in the Art Nouveau style; an addition to our silverware collection. This fine antique...
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Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Tazza, R & W Sorley, London, 1901
By Robert & William Sorley
Located in Glasgow, GB
An Edwardian Art Nouveau sterling silver Tazza by R & W Sorley, London 1901. The Tazza bowl is of shaped and lobed circular form, leading to a elongated stem on a spreading foot. The...
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Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Lily Sterling Carving Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lily by whiting was designed and manufactured at the height of the Art Nouveau movement. Art Nouveau was inspired by natural forms and structures, particularly the curved lines of pl...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Naturalistic 'Leaf' Antique Sterling Silver Set Of Six Clip-On Plates from 1903
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1903 by Grey & Co., this unusual, Edwardian, Antique, Sterling Silver Set of six clip on plates, take the form of leaves which can be attached to your saucer or dessert plate by a hinged wishbone clip. Each plate measures 5"(12.5cm) long, by 3.25"(8.5cm) wide. The set together has a weight of 7.9 troy ounces. The clip-on plates carry a registered design number, the original design drawing...
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Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

20th Century French Silver Plate with Large Portrait in the Centre Marked Etain
Located in Sofia, BG
Beautiful large silver plate with a portrait in the centre marked Etain at the bottom. France, circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

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Silver

Antique Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Photograph Frames
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique George V English sterling silver Art Nouveau photograph frames, an addition to our silver mounted glass collection. These excep...
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Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Large Gorham Art Nouveau Green Silver Overlay Cologne Bottle
Located in New York, NY
Large turn-of-the-century Art Nouveau glass perfume with engraved silver overlay. Made by Gorham in Providence. Globular with everted rim. Ball stopper with short plug. Loose and int...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

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Silver

Antique American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Lorelei Whirlpool Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Turn-of-the-century Art Nouveau sterling silver bowl. Made by Meriden Britannia (part of International) in Meriden, Connecticut. Oval well surrounded by wide and irregular shoulder w...
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Late 19th Century North American Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Silver Swiss Wine Cooler Bottle Holder made in Geneva, Switzerland, circa 1900
By Collet, Geneva 1
Located in Vienna, AT
Silver Gorgeous Wine Cooler or Bottle Holder Vintage / made in Switzerland (Geneva). Excellently manufactured nicest bowl made of massive silver, with two handles ( = highest manufacturing quality !) : The bowl can be used as cooler for white wine or champagne where ice cubes have to be put into or it has the function of a red wine bottle's holder (look at the picture, please !) . The elegant silver bowl's surface is decorated with lines, further with leaves, flower's blossoms as well as with floral ornaments of stylized type: The manufacturing technique is that of chiselled / chasing work. ____________________________________________________________ MADE CIRCA 1900 branded by SWISS HALLMARK: mark deriving from Geneva existing (= Eagle with Key) SILVER 925 inscription ' COLLET ' visible ( = it is a Swiss seller's mark, deriving from Geneva ) ____________________________________________________________ HEIGHT: 12.0 cm circa 4.8 inches WIDTH: 30.0 cm circa 12.0 inches SILVER WEIGHT: 1003 GRAMS 35.38 OZ PLEASE NOTE: Our offer is including an old bottle of red wine here: The red wine is deriving from France / Bordeaux (Grand Vin de Bordeaux...
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Early 1900s Swiss Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

Edwardian Art Nouveau Silver Tazza by Kate Harris for W.G. Connell, 1901
By Kate Harris
Located in Glasgow, GB
An Edwardian Art Nouveau sterling silver Tazza designed by Kate Harris for W.G. Connell. The Tazza is of octagonal form, with a chased foliate decoration to the bowl, and sits on thr...
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Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Les Six Fleurs Ladle
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are delighted to offer this sterling silver ladle by Reed & Barton in the famous “Les Six Fleurs” pattern. One of Reed & Barton’s most iconic patterns, it i...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Hans Hansen Silver Cutlery, Large "Susanne" Serving Spoon in Sterling Silver
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans Hansen silver cutlery. Large "Susanne" serving spoon in sterling silver. Danish design, mid-20th century. Measures: 20.5 cm. In perfect condition. Stamped.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique 1933 Art Nouveau Style Sterling Silver Cream Jug / Creamer
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver cream jug in the Art Nouveau style; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This impressive George V antique s...
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1930s English Art Nouveau Vintage Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Large Art Nouveau Footed Oval Sterling Silver Picture Frame By Garrard
Located in New York, NY
Large, Art Nouveau period, footed, oval sterling silver picture frame with blue velvet back, London, year-hallmarked for 1907, Sebastian Henry Garrard - maker. Graceful feet. Measur...
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Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver and Glass Inkwell by Gorham
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau glass and sterling silver inkwell. Made by Gorham in Providence. Rectilinear clear glass block bulbous well. Sides have carved ornament: Fluid scrollwork and stylized flo...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Bonbon Dish Gorham Silver Sterling
Located in Mimizan, FR
Gorham silver Art Nouveau dish USA sterling silver Hallmarked Pin dish Nut or Bonbon tray Good antique condition Height = 4.5 cm (1.8") Width = 22.9 cm (9.0") Depth = 12.8 c...
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

Rare Georg Jensen Old Danish Bouillon Spoon in Sterling Silver Two Pieces
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare Georg Jensen Old Danish Bouillon spoon in sterling silver. Two pieces in stock. In very good condition. Measures: 14.5 cm. Stamped. Large selection of Georg Jensen old Danis...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Candy Dish
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This candy dish in the Art Nouveau style is so beautiful and rich looking. An elaborate design of flowers and leaves decorate the scalloped edge. The rim fo...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Tias Eckhoff for Georg Jensen. "Cypress" Meat Fork in Sterling Silver
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Tias Eckhoff for Georg Jensen. "Cypress" meat fork in sterling silver. Measures: 21 cm. In very good condition. Stamped. Georg Jensen with import stamps.
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Danish Modern Hand-Hammered Water Pitcher by Svend Toxværd
By Svend Toxværd
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern sterling silver water pitcher. Made by Svend Toxværd in Copenhagen. Baluster body with helmet mouth and grape-bunch mounted scroll handle. Alternating grape bunche...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

American Art Nouveau Silver Overlay Grapevine Decanter by Alvin
Located in New York, NY
Turn of the century Art Nouveau clear glass decanter with engraved silver overlay. Made by Alvin in Providence. Globular body with high-looping handle, upward tapering cylindrical ne...
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Early 20th Century North American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

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Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Cypress Sauce Spoon.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Cypress Sauce Spoon. Measures 16 cm. In perfect condition. Stamped. Designed by Tias Eckhoff 1952-1953 For Georg Jensen Silversmith, Denmark. Cypress...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver

Antique Repoussé Sterling Silver Pedestal Bowl Fruit and Flower Motif
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This exquisite early 20th century Loring Andrews sterling silver footed bowl features hand chased repoussé decoration consisting of multiple flowers, strawberries and grape clusters ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Silver Art Nouveau Table Clock Mantle 1913 Tree of Life Design
Located in London, GB
A magnificent Antique Sterling Silver Table Clock decorated with an impressive Art Nouveau design showing a Tree of Life design with two figures picking a basket of apples from the t...
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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Royal Danish by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service Dinner 67pc
Located in Big Bend, WI
Eight dinner size knives, 9 3/4" Eight dinner size forks, 7 3/4" Eight salad forks, 6 3/8" Eight teaspoons, 6 1/8" Eight hollow handle butter spreaders all-sterling, 6" Eight cocktai...
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1940s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Brock & Company Tall Sterling Art Nouveau Flower Vase, California Poppy
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Brock & Company Sterling Art Nouveau vase - 17 ½ inches tall. Beautiful poppy flower design. Slender stem with attached tendrils. Marked: Brock & Company, Sterling, 7369, 17 ½ in. Beautiful vase in excellent condition. Measures: 17.5" H x 4.75" D. Brock & Company was a nationally-prominent jewelry firm, and it certainly was the most important jewelry and giftware store in Los Angeles. It was considered to be the jewelry store of the stars and was shopped by many notable Los Angeles actors of the day including Mary Pickford and others. It's jewelry workshop was housed in the top floor of the building on West Seventh Street. Brock & Co. was founded by George A. Brock in 1903. George C. Brock, George A.'s son, took charge of the company, and it continued to grow and thrive. A second store was opened on Wilshire Boulevard, in the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills. Tiffany and Co. even approached Brock's to do a merger to become Tiffany-Brock & Co. That merger did not take place, and Angelenos continued to buy their jewelry, watches, silver, fine china, and crystal at Brock & Co. Brock retired in 1964 and the building and inventory were sold. This vase had a note attached upon purchase that attributed it to Clemens Friedell...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

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Silver

Art Nouveau French Tetard Sterling Wash Basin / Jug
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Early 20th century Art Nouveau French tetard sterling wash basin and jug . The silver pedestal jug is decorated with exterior foliate swags and scrolls design details with multi tiered ruffed edge decoration . The handle is also designed with foliate decoration including pussy willows and terminates in a forward facing dolphins head surrounded by leaves . The matching pedestal wash basin base...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Sugar Caster Shaker Muffineer Horace Woodward 1900. 4.3ozs
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning English sterling silver two-part table sugar caster muffineer of cylindrical form ending on a circular spreading base. The entire embossed with flowers leaves and scrolls, ...
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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Diamant by A. Dragsted Danish Sterling Silver Flatware Set 117 Pcs Unique Modern
Located in Big Bend, WI
Wonderfully unique Mid-Century Modern "Diamant aka Diamond" by A. Dragsted Danish sterling silver flatware set of 117 pieces. This set includes: 10 dinner knives, 8" 10 dinner forks...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Decorative Bowl with Morning Glory Motif
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and sculptural antique decorative bowl was realized in England, circa 1900. It features a scalloped border with an abundance of s...
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Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Just Andersen Lidded Bowl with Handles in Sterling Silver, circa 1950s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Just Andersen lidded bowl with handles in sterling silver. Edge adorned with chisels and lid knob in ebony. Model number 2309, circa 1950 Stamped. In very good condition. Measures...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Chrysanthemum Silver Gilt Tazze by Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
This impressive set of four Tiffany & Co. silver gilt tazze displays the highly popular and distinctive Chrysanthemum pattern. Sheer brilliance of workmanship is what truly sets apart this timeless pattern, which is still considered Tiffany's finest and most elegant. The exuberant motif’s signature flower graces the scalloped rim of each dish, and extends down to the wide baluster stems and feet. Unlike most Tiffany Chrysanthemum silver...
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20th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Blossom Large Cream Jug Number 2D
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen sterling silver blossom large cream jug number 2D. Measures 14 cm. long includes handle. 7 cm. high. Weight 229 grams. Stamped.
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1920s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Naturalistic Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Novelty 'Fruit Design' Ink Stand
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1874 by Daniel & Charles Houle, this very unusual, Victorian, Antique, sterling silver ink stand has a shaped wooden base with applied silver leaf decoration ...
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1870s English Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen 'Lily of the Valley' in Sterling Silver 2 Pieces
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen "Lily of the valley" in sterling silver. Measures 13 cm. In very good condition. Stamped. Designed by Georg Jensen in 1913. 2 pieces in stock.
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20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Princess Fuchsia by Frigast Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 75 Pcs Modern
Located in Big Bend, WI
Exceptional Scandinavian modern "PRINCESS FUCHSIA" by Frigast Danish sterling silver flatware set of 75 pieces. This pattern is reminiscent of Georg Jensen's Blossom pattern. This se...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Savoy by Frigast Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 82 Pieces, Danish
Located in Big Bend, WI
12 knives 8 1/2", 12 Forks 7 3/4", 12 salad/fish forks 6 7/8", 12 teaspoons 6 1/8", 12 place soup spoons 7 3/8", 12 demitasse spoons 4 3/8", one gravy ladle 7", one serving spoon...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Hans Hansen Silverware Susanne, Dinner Fork in Sterling Silver, 2 Pieces
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans Hansen silverware Susanne, dinner fork in sterling silver. Measures: 18 cm. Perfect condition. Stamped. 2 pieces in stock.
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver

Pair of Rare Georg Jensen Jardinières in Sterling Silver, Dated 1925-1932
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A pair of rare Georg Jensen jardinières in sterling silver. The bowl is raised on leaves and acorns. Designed by Georg Jensen. Model number 296D. Dated 1925-1932. Measures: 20 x...
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1920s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Cosmos Sterling Silver 8 P Tea & Coffee Set 1920, 45 Tray Denmark
Located in London, GB
A magnificent Danish Georg Jensen 8 piece Tea and Coffee set in the Cosmos Pattern. The set comprises of a Kettle on Stand, Coffee Pot, Tea Pot, two Milk / Cream Jugs and two lidded ...
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20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Set of 8 Bark Effect Silver Beakers or Mint Julep Cups - Stuart Devlin 1972
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London, 1972 by Stuart Devlin, this outstanding, Elizabeth II, set of 8 sterling silver beakers are typical of his work, with plain bodies and gilt bark effect bases. ...
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1970s English Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Woodlily by Frank Smith Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 77 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Woodlily by Frank Smith (Glossy finish) sterling silver flatware set. This graceful pattern features a 'Danish-moderne style' with stylized leaf. This 77 piece set includes: 12 kniv...
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1940s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Exceptional Art Nouveau 3D Silver Overlay Vase, Alvin Mfg
Located in Riverdale, NY
Exceptionally rare silver overlay vase by Alvin Mfg Co. of Providence Rhode Island from the late 19th century. This vase is a tour de force of Art Nouveau silver work on glass. The intricate sterling floral base design is overlaid onto the emerald green glass and is finely etched and detailed. Then, above these swirling Art Nouveau florals which wrap around the vase, are vines sprouting three dimensional blown out poppies throughout. Even the vines are treated in three dimensions as they wrap around the central cartouche (conjoined Victorian monogram...
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1890s American Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen, Modernist Sterling Silver Jug
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen. Modernist sterling silver jug. 'The Pregnant Duck'. Model number 992. Designed by Henning Koppel in 19...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Paris by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Art Nouveau Cherubs 159 pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental Paris by Gorham, circa 1900, sterling silver flatware set, 159 pieces. The pattern "Paris" is an art nouveau style multi-motif pattern with...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Vendome by Peter Hertz Danish Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 73 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Unique Vendome by Peter Hertz Danish Scandinavian moderne sterling silver dinner flatware set of 73 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 8 1/2" 12 dinner forks, 7 1/2" 12 salad for...
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Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Bernadotte Silverware Georg Jensen Bouillon Spoon, 12 in Stock
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bernadotte silverware Georg Jensen Bouillon spoon. 12 in stock Bernadotte, Georg Jensen silver cutlery, cutlery pattern 9 Sterling silver...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Silver Art Nouveau Pair of Centrepieces Holders Bruckmann and Sons, Germany 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
Silver German pair of centrepieces / centerpieces made by Bruckmann & Sons (Germany). Art Nouveau (made circa 1900) Silver 800 branded by German Crescent with Crown Manufactory: Eagle Mark of Bruckmann & Soehne (= SONS), Heilbronn (Germany) Peter Bruckmann (1865-1937) was the first Chairman of the Deutscher Werkbund (founded 1907). Size: Height 18.5 cm ( 7.28 inches) Width 22.5 cm ( 8.85 inches) Depth 19.5 cm ( 7.67 inches) Total weight: 940 grams / 33.08 OZ / 30.22 troy ounces Specifications: Excellently manufactured pair of silver centrepieces / stands / holders: Each of the reticulated oval bowls are based on four slim as well as concave supports which are attached to round base: Edge of these bases is of reticulated type, too. The bowls' corners are decorated with lockets framed...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Large Tiffany Edwardian Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Basket
Located in New York, NY
Large Edwardian Art Nouveau sterling silver basket. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, circa 1907. Bowl has solid center with engraved leaves and tendrils, surrounded by pierced inte...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Mounted Royal Doulton Blue Glazed Pitcher
Located in Norwood, NJ
Art Nouveau sterling silver mounted and fully hallmarked Royal Doulton blue glazed lidded pitcher. 19th century petite pitcher with raised Art Nouve...
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1890s English Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Tiffany Edwardian Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Compotes
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Edwardian Art Nouveau sterling silver compotes. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, circa 1907. Each: Round and shallow bowl on upward tapering shaft flowing into raised foot....
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen "Lily of the Valley" Serving Spoon in Sterling Silver or All Silver
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen "Lily of the Valley" serving spoon in sterling silver or all silver. Dated 1929. Measures: 20 cm. In very good condition. Stamped. Designed by Georg Jensen in 1913.
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1920s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Sterling Silver

Austrian Secessionist Silver Sugar or Etrog Box
Located in Montreal, QC
Austrian Secessionist silver sugar or etrog box of lobed oval outline, with waisted body and with domed oval hinged cover, applied with an urn shaped finial,...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

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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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