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Sterling Silver For Sale
Period: Late 20th Century
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
6 Place Card Holders / Bouquet Doors in Sterling Silver
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of 6 place card holders and bouquet holders in Sterling silver in the shape of flowers and leaves
Silver hallmark 800
Height: 5.6 cm
Length: 5.1 cm
Weight: 89 grams
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Set 3 Sterling Silver Drink Labels Whisky, Brandy Sherry Dated 1981
Located in London, GB
A vintage set of three 925 sterling silver decanter labels with the makers mark for FH Sheffield and the date mark for 1981.
The labels are engr...
Category
1980s English Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver ceased Entree Dishe
Located in VALENZA, IT
Round Sterling SIlver Entree dish.
It was completely hand-made, chiselled and rimmed with small leaves typical of the Renaissance style .
The handle is detachable to obtain 2 servin...
Category
1970s Italian Renaissance Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Sterling Silver Pepper Shaker with Hammer Textured Decoration by G.Benny
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage sterling silver pepper shaker with hammer textured decoration.
Maker : Adrian Gerald Sallys Benney
Made in London, 1970
Fully hallmarked.
Dimensions -
Diameter x height: 4 x 10.2 cm
Weight : 137 grams
Shaker is in tapering cylindrical form with rounded tops and drill pierced holes.
The lower section of body with hammer textured decoration.
Fully hallmarked to the side and part-marked to the screw caps underneath.
Each stamped Gerald Benny...
Category
Late 20th Century British Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Glass and Sterling Silver Swan
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Astonishing swan in glass and Sterling Silver from the 20th century
The glass in a form of a nautilus shell, the setting finely chiseled in the natural setting...
Category
1970s Portuguese Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
William III Side Handled Porringer Made in London in 1701 by Matthew Madden
By Queen Anne
Located in London, GB
These side handled bowls were almost certainly used as eating vessels. The bowl has circular baluster sides which rise to a straight rim. The cast handle is shaped and naively pierce...
Category
Early 1700s English William and Mary Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rare Garniture of George III Baskets, London, 1778, Philip Freeman
Located in London, GB
This extremely rare and fine garniture of George III neo classical baskets were made in London in 1778 by Philip Freeman. The Baskets all stand on a square pedestal foot which is pierced with horizontal pails and roundels, as well as being engraved with prick dot designs. The Classical vase shaped main bodies are also pierced with horizontal pails and roundels and the front of each piece displays a disc cartouche engraved with a contemporary Crest. The rim and swing handle, instead of being decorated with beading, are unusually engraved with various prick dot and bright cut bands, including stylised flower heads. Each basket is in excellent condition, has a blue glass liner and is fully marked in the foot.
The baskets are of a very rare decorative design and Philip Freeman was known for producing unusual baskets and pails, although his work does not survive in great quantity. These are also unusual in that they stand on a pierced foot, echoing the designs on the main body. The smaller baskets would have been used for cream and the larger ones for sugar, however it is extremely rare to find a garniture. They are almost always found singly or in pairs, in sizes. A very rare Classical garniture of outstanding quality.
Measures: Height of the sugar basket, to the rim: 5.4 inches, 13.5cm.
Height of the cream basket...
Category
1770s English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
George III Wine Label Made in London circa 1786-90 by John Whittingham
By John Whittingham
Located in London, GB
This very unusual Wine Label is broad rectangular in form, with cut corners, and displays a beautiful outer pierced border containing flower heads. This very fine example is well mar...
Category
1780s English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of 18th Century English Sterling Compotes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 18th century English Sterling Compotes with Gold Wash. The compotes are very finely chased and are hallmarked. The base diamete...
Category
18th Century and Earlier English Antique Sterling Silver
Pair of George III Serving Dishes Made in London in 1794 by Henry Green
Located in London, GB
The Taymouth Castle dishes. A very fine and unusual pair of George III Covered Serving Dishes made in London in 1794 by Henry Green.
The Dishes are circular in form with an everte...
Category
1790s English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Solid Silver and Briar Double Bass Player
Located in VALENZA, IT
Double bass player in 800 solid silver. The double bass is in briar with silver details.
The double bass bow is in silver.
The player and the double bass ...
Category
1980s Italian Other Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Caldlesticks
Located in VALENZA, IT
Pair of sterling silver candlesticks, depicting Hercules holding the world.
The figure of Hercules and the candle holder are in 925 silver while the world and the base are in rutinia...
Category
1980s Italian Greek Revival Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Cebtury Italian Big Sterling Silver Letter Opener
Located in VALENZA, IT
Large, completely handmade, sterling silver letter opener.
Perfect for a prestigious desk.
The blade is smooth while the hand is embossed by hand on both sides with scrolls and fl...
Category
1990s Italian Other Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Salver Rococo Mask Vine Decoration London 1742
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this magnificent Georgian solid silver salver/tray in Rococo (Rocaille) design, made in London 1742 with the marks of George Wickes - a leading 18th c. Lond...
Category
18th Century Rococo Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Georgian Solid Sterling Silver Salver Pair in Neoclassical Design - 1781
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this handsome pair of Georgian solid silver salvers/trays made in London, 1781 with the marks of Daniel Smith & Robert Sharp.
Understated elegance, subtle...
Category
18th Century Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
William Plummer 1780s Georgian Sterling Silver Candle Snuffer / Pen Tray
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An excellent, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver candle snuffer / pen tray; an addition to our 18th century silverware collection.
This exceptional antique Georgian sterling silver candle snuffer tray has a navette shaped form.
The surface of this antique silver snuffer/pen tray is ornamented with a contemporary bright cut engraved crest depicting a centaur regardant holding and arrow on a bended bow, above the bright cut engraved initials 'WIL'.
The outer circumference of the surface is encompassed with an undulating wriggle work decorated border.
The raised rounded sides of the tray are embellished with pierced decorated urn designs conjoined by suspended bright cut engraved festoon ornamentation further accented with undulating pin struck decoration.
The tray is further embellished with an applied bead decorated border to the rim.
Either end of the tray incorporates an impressive pierced and applied scrolling leaf decorated handle accented with a pendant drop design to the inner surface.
This exceptional tray was crafted by the London silversmith William Plummer who is known for his work with pierced decoration.
The centaur in this stance is also a depiction of Sagittarius (otherwise known as Arcitenens), one of the twelve signs of the Zodiac.
Condition
This antique silver candle snuffer...
Category
1780s English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Century Art Nouveau Revival Italian Sterling Silver Vase
Located in VALENZA, IT
This Art Nouveau vase displays particularly beautiful embossing which allows the harmonious creation of the figures of two young women at the front of the vase and two more at the ba...
Category
1980s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Sterling Silver Photo Frame London 20th C
Located in London, GB
A superb decorative sterling silver photo frame by Carrs of Sheffield, with makers mark RC and hall marks for Sheffield 1996.
Beautiful portrait or landscape frame decorated with...
Category
1990s English Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
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.
Category
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Malvern by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 81 pieces
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous Malvern by Lunt sterling silver Flatware set - 48 pieces. This set includes:
12 Knives, 8 3/4"
12 Forks, 7 3/8"
12 Salad Forks, 6 1/2"
12 Teaspoons, 5 3/4"
12 Place Soup Sp...
Category
1970s Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Christopher Nigel Lawrence 1981 Sterling Silver Salt and Pepper Pots
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver salt and pepper pots made by Christopher Nigel Lawrence; ...
Category
1980s English Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Style Sterling Silver Condiments Set in Original Fitted Box, Asprey
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern style sterling silver condiments set in original box, consisting of a pair of salt and pepper shakers, an open mustard cellar and a matching mustard spoon, London, year hallmarked for 1971, Asprey and Company...
Category
1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Christofle Art Deco Tazza Late 20th Century
By Christofle
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Christofle Art Deco tazza
Date : Has the chess piece mark used by Christofle since 1983 - this piece dates from the late 20th century
Origin : France
Decoration : Large ope...
Category
1990s French Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique George III Sterling Silver Locking Tea Caddy by Henry Chawner
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver locking tea caddy by Henry Chawner; an addition to our silver teaware collection.
This exceptional antique Georgian sterling silver tea caddy has an oval form.
The surface of the tea caddy is encompassed with bright cut engraved fabric swag designs and floral festoons, suspended from impressive spiralling foliate anchor-points accented with pensile bud designs.
Each spiralling motif flanks a shield shaped cartouche displaying the contemporary engraved initials 'WM' and surmounted with a ribbon style bow.
The upper and lower portions of the body are encompassed with engraved bands of chevron style decoration, in addition to an applied bead decorated border.
This antique silver tea caddy...
Category
1780s British George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
English Georgian Mug with Rural Scene & Palm Beach Golf Club Presentation
Located in New York, NY
George II sterling silver mug. Made by Samuel Welles in London in 1759. Baluster bowl with leaf-capped double-scroll handle. Raised foot with tooled leaf border. Chased and engraved ...
Category
1750s British Georgian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Eighteenth Century by Reed & Barton 18th Sterling Silver Flatware Set 46 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Emphasizing a graceful design whose classic lines carry the timeless beauty of another age to tabletops today, the 18th Century Pattern from Reed & Barton is reflective of a time ric...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
18th Century George III 1794 Sterling Silver Locking Tea Caddy
By Michael Plummer
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 a navette, paneled shaped form.
The body of this silver tea caddy box is embellished with bands of bright cut engraved volute spiraling leaf ornamentation on a matte background to the upper and lower portions; these bands flank a plain undulating bordered panel.
The ornamentation to the surface of the caddy alternates with panels of concave vertical fluted decoration.
This antique Georgian tea caddy is retains the original hallmarked flush hinged covers; the flush hinge indicates the fine quality of this piece.
The cover is embellished with further bright cut engraved undulating borders accented with bud motifs, in addition to simplified borders paralleling the domed paneled portion; the domed portions reflects the incurved shape of the body.
This impressive cover is surmounted with a cast sterling silver urn style finial, in the Classic Adams style.
The caddy retains the original fitted fully working lock and functional key.
This sterling silver tea caddy is a highly desirable shape and style.
Condition:
This Georgian silver tea caddy...
Category
1790s English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
West Country George III silver Spoon Thomas Eustace Exeter 1778.
Located in Toronto, Ontario
West Country George III silver Spoon Thomas Eustace, Exeter 1778. Old English Feather Edge pattern, engraved crest of a fox. Length: 8.75 inches. Weight: 72.52 grams. (2.33 oz.). Con...
Category
1770s English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Georgian Silver Serving Platter Meat Platter 1806 Shaped Oval Gadroon
Located in London, GB
A classic Antique George III shaped oval Meat Serving platter with a traditional gadroon pattern border.
Made in London, England in 1806 by Burwash & Sibley
Approx. Weight - 1418g ...
Category
Early 18th Century English Georgian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Peter Paris - Cutlery Flatware Set Of 51 Pieces In Sterling Silver & Lapis Laz
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Cutlery Flatware Set of 51 pieces in sterling silver and lapis lazuli
The handles with cut sides, the forks, ferrules and bases in silver.
Consisting of:
8 starter forks: 19.5 cm ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Silver cup, London 1742-43
Located in Milano, IT
George II period cup. A bowl with a classical vase with two volute sockets with opposing curls and c's, on the vase two decorative incised orders; the same motifs are on the lid, whi...
Category
1740s English Other Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
20th Century Sterling Italian Silver Tea Caddy George III replica
Located in VALENZA, IT
George III tea caddy replica.
Obtained from a silver sheet, it is rectangular in shape with shaped sides, it is embossed and chiseled with floral motifs and shells. The feet reprodu...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Georgian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cartier, Paris - Vintage Sterling Silver Bowl c.1980
By Cartier
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning vintage (c.1980) solid silver / sterling bowl signed on the underside "Cartier" and "Sterling".
The bowl has just returned from my silversmiths workshop where it has been...
Category
1980s French Modern Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tudor Scroll by Birks Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 140 pieces Dinner
By Henry Birks
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental Tudor Scroll by Birks Canada sterling silver Flatware set with bright-cut design, 140 pieces. This set includes:
12 Large Dinner Knives, 10 1/8"
12 Large Dinner Forks, 8...
Category
Late 20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany Modern Sterling Silver Baby Cup with Lovey-Dovey Hearts
Located in New York, NY
Modern sterling silver baby cup. Retailed by Tiffany & Co. In New York. Gently curved sides with rows of embossed hearts on stippled ground. Top vacant. High-looping scroll handle. M...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Golden Scroll by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Place Size Service 48 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Golden scroll by Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 48 pieces. This set includes: 12 place knives, 9 1/8", 12 place forks, 7 3/8", 12 salad forks, 7", ...
Category
Late 20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Craftsman by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 8 Service 48 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Stately in perfect proportion, this design is an elegant execution of form and function. Very unassuming in appearance yet every bit as formal as our other patterns, Craftsman's unad...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Williamsburg Shell by Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Dinner Service 51 Pc
Located in Big Bend, WI
The Williamsburg Shell pattern is best known for its substantial pistol-grip knife, and the classic colonial shell design on the handle.
Williamsburg Shell by Stieff Dinner Size ste...
Category
1970s Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Grande Imperiale by Buccellati Italy Silver Flatware Set Service 48 pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Handcrafted from sterling silver. Made in Italy by the 18th century house of Buccellati, whose artisans emphasize timeless style, integrity of materials, and pleasure of use when des...
Category
Late 20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
1740s & 1777 Matched Pair of Sterling Silver Tablespoons
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Matched pair of sterling silver tablespoons by Lampfert & Bateman, London, 1740s & 1777. Crested (lion's head erased, assoc. with multiple families); rubbed date mark for the one by ...
Category
18th Century English Georgian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Late 20th-Century Oval-Shaped 925 silver Pillbox by Ari D Norman
Located in Braintree, GB
Late 20th-Century Oval-Shaped 925 silver Pillbox by Ari D Norman
This elegant pillbox, crafted by Ari D Norman, features an onyx accent on the top lid, adding a touch of sophisticat...
Category
1990s British Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Erik Granit, Vintage Silver Bracelet with Onyx, Modernist, Finland 1974
By Erik Granit
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Erik Granit, Vintage Silver Bracelet with Onyx, Modernist, Finland 1974
Vintage silver bracelet with Onyx, designed by Erik Granit, Finland 1974
ERIK GRANIT (1930-1988)
Erik Grani...
Category
1970s Finnish Modern Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Onyx, Silver
Antique Set Georgian Dining Silver Cutlery William Tuite Garrard Co London 1788
Located in Portland, OR
A fine set of antique aristocratic Georgian dining sterling silver cutlery (110 pieces & silver weight 288 Troy ounces) by William Tuite & retailed by Garrard & Co, London, 1788.
Th...
Category
1780s English Georgian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
1777 Sterling Silver Marrow Scoop by Hester Bateman
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Sterling silver marrow scoop by Hester Bateman, London, 1777. Rolls Family Crest: out of a ducal coronet an arm from elbow, in armor, brandishing a saber (Fairbairn, p115 #5). Old En...
Category
1770s English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair Large Sterling Silver Petrushka Harlequin Wine Goblets by Mihail Chemiakin
Located in New York, US
Our sterling silver goblets in the form of the clown, Petrushka, by the Russian artist, Mihail Chemiakin (1943- ) each measure 10 1/2 in (26.7 cm) by 4 in (10.1 cm) and are in excell...
Category
Late 20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver and Wood Salad Serving Utensils
Located in New York, NY
A spoon and fork sterling silver and wood salad serving utensil set. Set is wood with sterling silver handles. Handles are marked on front and back 'Sterling'. Dimensions: 10.25".
Category
Late 20th Century European Rustic Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gustavian silver spoon by Arvid Floberg dated 1785 with baronial coat of arms
Located in Knivsta, SE
Gustavian silver spoon by Arvid Floberg (1730-1804), Stockholm, Sweden dated 1785(C2) with baronial coat of arms. Rare and of extremely high quality. Simple beauty.
Wear consistent ...
Category
1780s Swedish Gustavian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Set of 4 Sterling Silver Coffee Spoons by Hester Bateman, London, c.1775
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 4 sterling silver coffee spoons by Hester Bateman, London, c.1775. Attractive engraving repeats on the back as well. These are a design well known in her silver. They only hav...
Category
1770s English Georgian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Whisky Carafe With Silver Mount And Stopper, by Topázio, Portugal, 20th Century
By Topazio
Located in Vienna, AT
Simple, elegant carafe made of clear glass in the shape of a cube on a square base, pyramid-shaped raised wall at the top and ending in a round neck, encased in a smooth silver mount...
Category
Late 20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Set of 4 Sterling Silver Coffee Spoons by Hester Bateman
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 4 Hester Bateman sterling silver coffee spoons, London, 1786. Old English pattern. Full sterling hallmarks. Light rubbing of some marks. Monogram "OWH". Tips with unusual wear...
Category
1780s English Georgian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
1782 George III Period Sterling Silver Tablespoon by Hester Bateman
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Sterling silver tablespoon by Hester Bateman, London, 1782. George III period Old English Engraved pattern. The bright cutting is superb. The crest has been erased. 2.50 troy oz.
9.5...
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of Six Sterling Silver Goblets, Garrard & Co, 1971
Located in Glasgow, GB
A cased set of six Sterling Silver Goblets, by Garrard & Co, Birmingham, 1971. The goblet bowls are of tapering form, engraved with foliage swags, on spreading foot, in a fitted gilt...
Category
1970s British Modern Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Bowl with Handles, Roman Replica
By Mario Vallè
Located in VALENZA, IT
Exceptional silver center piece made in Milan in the 70s of the last century.
It is an exact copy of a Roman centerpiece or cup with handles found in Boscoreale not far from Pompeii....
Category
1970s Italian Other Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of Four Aurum Silver Gilt 'College of Arms' Goblets, Hector Miller, 1984
Located in Glasgow, GB
A set of four Parcel-Gilt Sterling Silver Goblets, by Hector Miller for Aurum, London, 1984. The goblets are numbered 33, 34, 36, and 364, from a limited edition of 500. The goblets ...
Category
1980s British Modern Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Antique George III Sterling Silver Hanoverian Pattern Table Forks (1767)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive set of twelve antique Georgian sterling silver Hanoverian pattern table forks; an addition to our Georgian flatware collections.
These exceptional antique Georgian straight* sterling silver forks have been crafted in the Hanoverian pattern with three tines.
The posterior surface of each antique silver fork handle terminal incorporates the bright cut engraved crest of out of a coronet a griffin's head, all above the monogram initial 'W'.
The anterior surface of each 18th century fork is plain with a pip to the handle terminal.
Such straight examples of antique silver forks with clearly struck hallmarks are becoming increasingly difficult to locate.
* 'Straight' means all the pieces are made by the same maker in the same year.
Condition
These antique sterling silver forks are an excellent gauge of silver, excellent quality and in excellent condition.
Full hallmarks struck to the reverse of each handle stem are all very clear.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of Georgian silver flatware...
Category
1760s English Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Century Sterling Silver Box Tower Shape with Rooster at the Top
Located in VALENZA, IT
Tower shaped box in solid sterling silver round shape.
Made entirely by hand, with a chisel reproducing the bricks on the body and the windows are embossed and chiseled in the lantern. The tower is smooth, surmounted by a rooster.
Ideal for offering cigars, or for holding scrolls or diplomas.
By Poli...
Category
1990s Italian Other Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Hand-carved silver ring Smeagol (Lord of the Rings)
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Hand-carved silver ring Smeagol (Lord of the Rings)
Gollum from Lord of the Rings in 925 sterling silver. Ring size 21 mm
How nice and carefully made a ring with smeagel silver.
P...
Category
1980s European Modern Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Assembled Set of 4 Sterling Silver Coffee Spoons by the Bateman Family
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Assembled set of 4 coffee sterling spoons by the Bateman family, London, 1795 & 1800. Two are by Peter, Ann & William in 1800 and 2 are by Peter & Ann in 1795. All monograms are "SL"...
Category
1790s English Georgian 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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