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Sterling Silver For Sale
Style: Art Deco
Style: Edwardian
Georg Jensen Sterling Cosmos Pattern Coffee Set
Located in Gainesville, FL
Georg Jensen sterling tea/coffee 3 piece set. Cosmos pattern designed by Johan Rhode for Jensen. Ebony wood handles. Marked for maker, designer and sterling, after 1945. Pattern num...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Silver

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Cased Pair of Silver Spoons
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Edwardian sterling silver cased pair of silver spoons. Made in England, London 1905 Maker: Unidentified Fully hallmarked. Length x width x height: 18 x 5.1 x 1.7 cm ...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Box
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Edwardian sterling silver box. Maker : Henry Matthews Made in England, Birmingham, 1903 Fully hallmarked. Dimensions - Length x width x height: 7.2 x 6 x 2.6 cm We...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

Antique German Silver Tea Strainer Decorated with Lady and Gentleman
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique silver tea strainer decorated with lady and gentleman, scrolls and flower garlands. Maker: Friedrich Reusswig Made in Germany, 20th Century Import marks: Elly Isaa...
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Early 20th Century German Edwardian Sterling Silver

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Silver

Silver Jardinière With Floral Openwork And Glass Insert, Vienna, Circa 1925
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant silver jardinière with an elliptical ground plan, the vertical wall slightly flared at the bottom and decorated with large-scale floral openwork, below a constriction and the...
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

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Silver

Art Deco Sterling Silver Fruit Bowl, Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co., London, 1934
Located in Glasgow, GB
A George V sterling silver fruit bowl in the Art Deco style; hallmarked London, 1934, and made by The Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company Ltd. Assay: .925 (Sterling Silver). Dat...
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1930s British Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Art Deco English Sterling Silver Toast Rack
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely petite English sterling silver four slice toast rack by William Bruford & Son Ltd, London, dated 1936. Hallmarks on reverse. This fine quality silver toast rack is well made...
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Goldsmith Prost - 18 Knife Holders In Solid Silver Art Deco Period
By E. PROST, Paris
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Goldsmith PROST - 18 knife holders in solid silver ART DECO period Suite of 18 knife holders in solid silver ART DECO model Dimensions: length 8 cm – width 3.5 cm – height 2.5 c...
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Octagonal Baluster Sugar Caster Hallmarked:- London, 1903
Located in York, GB
Sterling silver generous sized octagonal baluster shaped. Sugar caster Made in Birmingham in 1903, by Stokes & Ireland Ltd., Great Hampton Street, Birmingham. An excellent set...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Creamer, Cream Jug
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique sterling silver Creamer or milk jug. This sweet antique Creamer stands on three paw feet and has a squat, pot be...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

English Antique, Sovereign Coin & Stamps Case, Hallmarked Birmingham 1911
Located in York, GB
Antique Solid Silver - COIN & STAMPS COMBINATION CASE. Made in 1911, and with a full English hallmark for Birmingham 1911. With the maker's mark - W....
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1910s English Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

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Silver

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Sugar Caster
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver sugar caster, an addition to our silver teaware collection. This fine antique Edwardian sterling silver sugar caster has a baluster form onto a circular domed spreading foot. The upper and lower portions of this piece are embellished with embossed and chased bead and scroll decoration accenting concave bordered, fluted decoration all in a spiral design. The sugar caster retains the original hallmarked screw fit cover, embellished with pierced decoration incorporating chased and embossed bead and scroll decoration, the screw fit attachment indicates the fine quality of this piece. The cover is further ornamented with a gadroon decorated border to the rim and is surmounted by a fine and impressive scroll decorated shaped baluster style finial. The foot of this piece is embellished with embossed and chased stylized fluted decoration in a spiral design. Condition This antique sugar caster...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Bread Dish
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver bread dish; an addition to our dining silverware collection. This fine antique sterling sil...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Art Deco Style Sterling Silver Fruit Dish by Walker & Hall
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage George VI sterling silver fruit dish in the Art Deco style, made by Walker & Hall; part of our Art Deco silverware collection. This exceptional vintage George VI sterling silver fruit dish has a circular shaped form onto a circular spreading foot, all in the Art Deco style. The surface of this vintage silver dish...
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1940s British Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian Synyer & Beddoes Sterling Silver Photograph Frame
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver photograph frame; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. This fine antique Edwardian sterling silver ...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Soliflore Vases by Gio Ponti for Krupp Milano, 1930's
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
The so called Soliflore vase designed by Gio Ponti for Arthur Krupp, Milano- Designed for the VI Triennale in 1936. And produced between the 1930's through to the 1950's. The sha...
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Silver Plate

19th Century Russian Niello Cigarette Case
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). A 19th century Russian rectangular Niello box, Moscow, 1865 with rounded corners and gilt interior, decoration at the centre of belt shape with a monogram inside a cartouche: HS Maker's mark and standard Russian silver mark...
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1860s Russian Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

Silver Cutlery Set for 12 People in Showcase Vienna Jarosinski & Vaugoin ca 1925
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant cutlery set made of solid silver for twelve people, consisting of 112 pieces, in showcase. Date of manufacture: circa 1925 Material: Massive silver '800' Style: Discreet thread decoration around a slightly curved bridge with a baroque handle end. Wooden Showcase: This silver cutlery set is kept in a sleek, glazed table showcase. The surface is shellac hand-polished. At the top there is a viewing window, from the front the two drawers, which are perfectly equipped inside, can be opened with the movable drop shaped brass handles. The showcase stands on four low square feet. 112 Pieces: 1st DRAWER: 12 Hors d'oevre knives / 12 Hors d'oevre forks / 12 Hors d'oevre spoons / 12 Dessert forks / 12 Coffee spoons / 12 Mocha spoons 2nd DRAWER: 12 Dinner knives / 12 Dinner forks / 12 Dinner spoons / 1 Meat fork / 1 Soup ladle / 1 Large vegetable server...
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

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Silver

Set Of Two Silver Teapots By The Goldsmith G.Lecomte XXth
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Flat bottom model, the paunchy body has pinched ribs. THE The lids of the two teapots are fitted with a thumb rest in rosewood. The rosewood handle is fixed and inserted into a si...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Hammered Vase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver bud vase with the original glass liner. The silver vase is designed in the Art Deco style with symmetrical motifs. The glass liner is scalloped a...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

E. Vabre – art deco solid silver tray circa 1930
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Solid silver octagonal tray with wide threaded border, lowered with a hammer and flanked by two slightly raised handles. Dimensions: length 63.5 cm – width 39 cm – height 6 cm Mate...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Luigi Genazzi – Cooler In Solid Silver Art Deco Period
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Solid silver cooler placed on a wavy pedestal, the body is swollen and flanked at the neck by adjoining ear handles. Granite appearance, hammer mounted, vermilion interior. Dimensio...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Lelièvre (eugène-alfred) – tiffany solid silver coffee pot circa 1880 art nouvea
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Large solid silver coffee pot with flat bottom, ovoid body, carved ebony handle, fixed with an umbel flower decoration. We find this same decoration under the pouring spout and on th...
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Late 19th Century French Art Deco Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Art Deco Tea Set 3-Piece Sterling Silver Fine Quality, Sheffield England, 1930
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a fine quality Sterling Silver, Art Deco period, 3-piece tea set consisting of teapot, milk jug and Sugar Bowl, made by Cooper Brothers...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Picture Frame Art Deco Chinese influence Enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular photo frame in 925/1000 silver with geometric design and fire-enameled with Chinese influence style. External cm. Internal 11.6 x 14.6 cm. 6 x 9. Weight gr. 194. Created...
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1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

3 Piece Sterling Silver Tea Set London, 1931
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
3 Piece Sterling Silver Tea Set London, 1931 Additional information: Date : Hallmarked in London 1931 For Charles Boyton Period : George V Origi...
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20th Century English Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

GOLDSMITH : CARLO SCARPA - Two 20th Century Solid Silver Pitchers
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
2 Pitchers In Sterling Silver Hand-hammered, plain body flanked by an arcuate handle and a pouring spout located at 3/4 of the body. Dimensions: Vermeil interior pitcher height 22.5...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

German 1925 Art Deco Enameled Gala Purse Bag In .935 Sterling With Gemstones
By Theodor Fahrner
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco gala purse with gemstones. An exceptional and colorful purse, created in Europe during the art deco period, back in the 1925, most pro...
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1920s German Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

PUIFORCAT - Flatware 141 Pieces CHOISEUL model
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
PUIFORCAT - SILVER HOUSEWARE - “CHOISEUL” MODEL POINCON MINERVE 141 FIGURED PIECES OF A MAVELOT - NET WEIGHT 7462 grs + GROSS WEIGHT of the knives 1584 grs Presented in 4 lined dra...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 82-Piece Flatware Set Faneuil/ Queen Anne Art Deco
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. sterling silver flatware set in Art Deco style, with a beautiful geometric design, and in Faneuil or Queen Anne pattern, from the early to mid-20th century, consisting ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

JEAN E. PUIFORCAT - Silver Flatware 298 Art Deco Pieces
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Model "BEAULIEU" Period 1930 - MINERVE hallmark Silver 950/°°° composed of 298 pieces complete for 24 people not encrypted. Presented in two boxes. Perfect used condition. Net wei...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Sterling Silver Cruet Set London 1903
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Goldsmiths and Silversmiths cruet set Date : Hallmarked in London in 1903 for the Goldsmiths and Silversmiths company Period : Edward VII Origin : London, England Decoratio...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

Christofle Art Deco Tazza Late 20th Century
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...
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1990s French Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Silver Plate

Art Deco Sterling and Enamel Floral Dresser Set, 6 Pieces by Saart Brothers
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Art Deco Saart Brothers, sterling silver and white guilloche enamel with a floral vanity, dresser brush set. Marked with Saart Brothers hallmark and ster...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Signed Red Gem-Set American Sterling Silver Serving Spoon
By Campbell Metcalf Silver 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique sterling silver serving spoon. In sterling silver. By Campbell-Metcalf. Pattern: Colonial Set to the handle with glass cabochons in star and diamond bezels. Simpl...
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20th Century American Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Dominick & Haff Edwardian Sterling Silver Gravy Boat on Stand
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Classical sterling silver gravy boat on stand. Made by Dominick & Haff in New York in 1907. Boat has helmet mouth, leaf-capped high-looping handle, and 3 leaf-mounted scrol...
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Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique German Silver Sweet Beast Cow Creamer
Located in New York, NY
German 800 silver cow creamer, ca 1910. A sweet beast with flexed ears, stubby horns, and slightly agape mouth spout. A stocky body with spindly legs and firmly planted hooves; flick...
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Early 20th Century German Edwardian Sterling Silver

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Silver

Art Deco Spanish Silver Coffee and Tea Set
Located in London, GB
Art Deco Spanish silver coffee and tea set Spanish, c. 1930 Tray: height 3cm, width 56cm, depth 35cm Milk jug: height 10cm, width 13cm, depth 8cm ...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Silver

Silver Cream Jug Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Cup by Harald Nielsen 1938 Denmark
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Introducing a fully hallmarked, sterling silver cream jug crafted by renowned manufacturer Georg Jensen, designed by Harald Nielsen in 1938. This elegant cream jug exemplifies Georg ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Portsmouth by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 144 pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental Portsmouth by Gorham sterling silver flatware set - pieces. This pattern features a timeless modern pointed unadorned handle design. This set includes: 12 Dinner Size Kn...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Puiforcat - Art Deco Cutlery Flatware Set Nice Sterling Silver - 192 Pieces
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Exceptional Art-Deco "Nice" cutlery set in solid sterling silver First Title 950/1000th from Maison Puiforcat. Set including 192 pieces: - 18 table forks - 18 table knives - 12 tabl...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Edwardian Sterling Silver and Onyx-Mounted Hobnail Cut Crystal Perfume Bottle
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian, sterling silver and onyx-mounted, hobnail cut crystal perfume bottle, Birmingham, England, 1920, H Matthews - maker. Barely reada...
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1920s English Edwardian Vintage Sterling Silver

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Crystal, Onyx, Sterling Silver

Gorham Sterling Silver Early 20th Century Child's Christening Mug Art Deco Style
Located in New York, NY
Gorham sterling silver child's or christening mug, made in the early 20th century, gilt inside, in Art Deco style with an elegant, geometric design. It measures 2 5/8'' in height by ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair Cased Lobster / Seafood Picks - Harrods - London 1929
Located in Bath, GB
A very fine pair of solid sterling silver lobster picks in superb condition. Each is fully hallmarked for London 1922 and struck for the famous maker, Richard Woodman Burbridge for ...
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1920s British Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Fine Art Deco Silver and Guilloche Enamel Hand Mirror
Located in Bath, GB
A superb Art Deco mirror, made from English sterling silver and blessed with a wonderful rich blue guilloche enamel in undamaged condition. The mirror itself is also in excellent co...
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1930s British Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Set of 12 Antique Kirk Baltimore Repousse Sterling Silver Goblets
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 Edwardian sterling silver goblets. Made by S. Kirk & Son Inc. in Baltimore. Each: Ovoid bowl on cylindrical stemp flowing into domed foot. Dense fronds and flowers repousse...
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Pepper Grinders (1905)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Edwardian English sterling silver pepper grinders - boxed; an addition to our collectable silver collection. These exceptional antique sterling silver pepper grinders have a circular baluster shaped form. The surface of each pepper is plain and the lower portion is embellished with a contemporary bright cut engraved crest depicting out of a ducal coronet a horse's head*. These impressive silver peppers retain the original hallmarked circular rounded covers, each surmounted by the functional sterling silver finial; this allows access to permit the grinder to be filled. The underside of each grinder retains the original serrated grille and horizontal securing bar. These exceptional Edwardian peppers are fitted to the original presentation box, with a satin and velvet lined interior and securing with a push fit catch; this box is a fine feature of the pair of peppers. The interior of the box bears the retailer's mark 'Gowland Bros, 48 Cornhill'. These exceptional antique peppers are the finest of their type you could hope to acquire. * This heraldic marking pertains to the Partridge family...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Whisky Carafe With Silver Mount And Stopper, by Topázio, Portugal, 20th Century
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...
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Late 20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Silver

Sterling Silver Soup Ladle by Frank Smith in 1910
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Sterling silver soup ladle by Frank Smith in 1910. A fine "Newport Shell" design. Elegran engraved monogram "FCE". Very heavy & crisp. 7.00 troy oz. 10.5" x 3.75" x 2.5" h. Whitehal...
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Edwardian Sterling Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel-Mounted Magnifying Glass
By George Hope
Located in New York, NY
Large, Edwardian, sterling silver and blue guilloche enamel-mounted magnifying glass, Birmingham, England, 1906, Geo. Hope - maker. Measures almost 9 inches long x 3 3/4 inches diame...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver

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Metal, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique sterling silver napkin ring, floral engraved
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive antique sterling silver napkin ring. It is heavily engraved with flora and has a central cartouche which is monogrammed in fancy script, AFL. The body is a cylindrical shape with a slight rim. It is fully hallmarked for sterling silver, Sheffield assay office, 1910 A lovely little piece of vintage dining room decor...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique sterling silver pig pincushion, Edwardian
Located in NEWARK, GB
A wonderful large and chunky antique sterling silver pig pincushion. Well detailed this robust chap is a good size with defined features. Hailing from the Edwardian era and fully h...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Snazzy Tiffany Art Deco Sterling Silver Ice Bucket
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco sterling silver ice bucket. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1917. Girdled urn on raised foot. Cover raised with ovoid finial. Faceted and reeded. Snazzy with nice shim...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Fruit Dishes
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Edwardian English sterling silver dishes; an addition to our silver tableware collection. These exceptional antique silver dishes...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Jean Puiforcat - Art Deco Cutlery Flatware Set Chantaco Plated Silver 113 Pieces
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Art Deco Cutlery Flatware set "Chantaco" made in plated silver by Maison Puiforcat based on a drawing by Jean E. Puiforcat dating from 1924. Set for 12 people - 113 pieces including...
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20th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Silver Plate

"Neptune and His Companions", Art Deco Silver Wine Coaster w/ Mythological Scene
By GAB
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bursting with joy and great energy, this sterling silver wine coaster features Neptune with his trident, riding a hippocampus, accompanied by teeming array of oceanic creatures, incl...
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1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

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Silver

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1908 Child Mug in Art Deco Style
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. sterling silver child mug in pattern number 17270 from 1908 in Art Deco style with an elegant, geometric design, and with special hand work. It measures 2 2/3'' in heig...
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Early 1900s American Art Deco Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair of Austrian Art Deco 'Rock Crystal' & Sterling Owl Salt & Pepper Shakers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Austrian Art Deco 'Rock Crystal' and Sterling Owl Salt & Pepper Shakers  Austria, 1929 A rare find to elevate your dining experience with this exquisite pair of Austrian Art...
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20th Century Austrian Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Crystal, 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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