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Sterling Silver For Sale
Style: Georgian
Style: Edwardian
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...
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
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...
Category
Early 20th Century German Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Antique Georgian Fruit Basket
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Georgian fruit basket
Maker: TW &Co. ( unidentified )
Made in England, Sheffield, 1812
Fully hallmarked.
Dimensions -
Diameter x Hei...
Category
1810s British Georgian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
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
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 Three Bottle Inkstand Made in London in 1810 by Emes & Barnard
Located in London, GB
This spectacular piece has a shaped broad rectangular form and stands on four winged paw feet. The edge of the main body is decorated with gadrooning interspersed with raying shells,...
Category
1810s European George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
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...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
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 ...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
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...
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, 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
Sterling Silver Vinaigrette Birmingham 1824
By Thomas Shaw
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Sterling silver vinaigrette
Date : Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1824 for Thomas Shaw
Period : George IV
Origin : Birmingham, England
Decoration : Tooled embelishment to the ...
Category
1820s British George IV Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
19th Century Russian Niello Cigarette Case
Located in Firenze, IT
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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...
Category
1860s Russian Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
George III Sterling Silver Quart Tankard London 1763
By William Shaw & William Priest
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Sterling silver quart tankard
Date : Hallmarked in London in 1763 for William and James Priest
Period : George III
Origin : London. England
Decoration : Baluster form with ...
Category
1760s British George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Antique Georgian Silver Filigree Bougie Box Chamberstick Candlestick 1780
Located in Portland, OR
An rare Georgian sterling silver filigree bougie box, chamberstick, circa 1780.
A "bougie box" was a cylindrical container holding a coiled wax taper, mostly used for light often as...
Category
1780s Georgian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Georgian Silver 1/2 pint Mug 1786 Hester Bateman Beer Christening
Located in London, GB
A classic Antique George III Sterling Silver Half Pint Mug with a traditional tapered cylindrical form. The Mug has a spread foot and a acanthus leaf topped scroll handle. There isa ...
Category
18th Century English Georgian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling 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...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Edwardian Sterling Silver Handmade Salt & Pepper Shaker
Located in cochabamba, BO
These Edwardian salt & pepper shakers are top quality pieces made by Helaria Silversmiths in Bolivia, a country with a centuries old history with silversmithing. They have an ovoid b...
Category
2010s Bolivian Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
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...
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Pair Antique Irish Georgian Silver Wine Goblets 1802 06
Located in London, GB
A pair of Antique Irish George III Silver Wine Goblets. These Goblets are of excellent size and each is embellished with bands of engraved patterns and each has two engraved crests.
...
Category
Early 19th Century Irish Georgian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Edwardian Sterling Silver and Onyx-Mounted Hobnail Cut Crystal Perfume Bottle
By H. Matthews
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian, sterling silver and onyx-mounted, hobnail cut crystal perfume bottle, Birmingham, England, 1920, H Matthews - maker. Barely reada...
Category
1920s English Edwardian Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Crystal, Onyx, Sterling Silver
WILLIAM ELEY - George III Sterling Silver Tea/Dessert Spoon - U.K. - Circa 1813
Located in Chatham, ON
WILLIAM ELEY WILLIAM FEARN WILLIAM CHAWNER - George III sterling silver tea or dessert spoon - hallmarked - United Kingdom (London) - circa 1813.
Excellent antique condition - no ...
Category
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Silver Sugar Bowl London 1899 Barnard Silversmiths
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique Silver Sugar Bowl London 1899 Barnard. The circular bowl in Irish 18th century style on raised on three shell knuckle mask feet, swirl design surround body, scalloped everted...
Category
19th Century George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mercers Company Garrard Antique Silver large Salver London 1897
By James Garrard
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Mercers Company Garrard Antique Silver large Salver by James Garrard, London 1897.
Shaped circular form with a raised beaded wavy-edge rim, raised on three claw and ball feet, the un...
Category
19th Century Georgian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Irish Georgian Sterling Silver Two Handled Cup Dublin, Ireland 1769
Located in London, GB
An elegant Antique Irish George III Silver Two Handled Cup. The Cup features an engraved armorial on the one side and a crest and monogram on the other. The Cup has a pair of acanthu...
Category
18th Century Irish Georgian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair Antique Irish George II Sterling Silver Candlesticks Dublin c. 1740
By Thomas Walker & Son Ltd. 1
Located in London, GB
A pair of elegant Antique Irish George II Cast Silver Candlestick with shaped square bases and knopped columns.
Made in Dublin, Ireland in c. 1740 by Thomas Walker
Approx. Weight ...
Category
18th Century Irish George II Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Oversized Antique Irish Georgian Silver Lidded Tankard Beer Mug 1783 Dublin
Located in London, GB
An impressive Antique Irish Silver Tankard in a classic baluster shape with a substantial domed lid. The Lidded Beer Tankard has a large crest engraved opposite the equally large scr...
Category
18th Century Irish Georgian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Paul Storr English Sterling Silver Covered Soup Tureen On Stand, London 1823
By Paul Storr
Located in Germantown, MD
A museum quality George IV English Sterling Silver Covered Soup Tureen on Stand by
Paul Storr, London, Circa 1823
Lid engraved with 'Lion Rampant' herald; also repeated to the should...
Category
Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
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...
Category
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Silver Cream Jug London 1899 Barnard Silversmiths
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique Silver Cream Jug London 1899 Messrs Barnard. The jug on on three shell knuckle mask feet, swirl design surround body, scalloped everted rim, acanthus foliate capped double sc...
Category
19th Century Georgian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
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
Set of 12 Walker & Hall English Sterling Silver Georgian Style Demitasse Spoons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 12 sterling silver spoons.
By Walker & Hall of Sheffield.
Comprising 12 demitasse spoons with sugar loaf shoulders, full hallmarks, and well shaped bowls in an 18th c...
Category
1920s English Georgian Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
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...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Metal, Sterling Silver, Enamel
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
Sterling Silver 3-Piece Tea Set by Towle, circa 1900-30
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Sterling silver 3-piece tea set by Towle, circa 1900-30. Monogram "H". Georgian designed refined into a modern form. Marked sterling; pot & sugar additionally marked 76615 & "K" with...
Category
Early 20th Century American Georgian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique English Sterling Silver Kings Mustard Spoon by William Chawner II
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique English mustard spoon.
In sterling silver.
By William Chawner II or London.
In the Kings pattern.
Each with light gilding to the bowl.
Fully hallmarked to the re...
Category
1820s English Georgian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
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...
Category
Early 20th Century German Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Antique Tuttle Edwardian Georgian Sterling Silver Sugar Caster
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Georgian sterling silver sugar caster. Made by Tuttle in Boston, ca 1910. Baluster on stepped round foot. Cover has stepped top with vasiform finial; sides pierced with eng...
Category
Early 20th Century American Georgian 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
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
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...
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling 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
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...
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1780s English Georgian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique George III Sterling Silver Meat Platter / Venison Dish 1809 Sunken Well
Located in London, GB
An impressive Antique George III Solid Silver Oval Meat Platter. This Venison Platter has a classic gadroon pattern border and a sunken well for juices. The platter has a pair of cre...
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Paul Storr Georgian Silver Cream Jug / Milk Jug 1818
By Paul Storr
Located in London, GB
An elegant Antique George III Sterling Silver Cream Jug by Paul Storr with a half fluted body and a classic gadroon border on the rim. The Milk Jug has an acanthus leaf topped handle...
Category
19th Century English Georgian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 6 Sterling Silver Coffee Spoons by Peter, Ann & William Bateman
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 6 sterling silver coffee spoons by Peter, Ann & William Bateman, London, 1803. Son, daughter-in-law & grandson of Hester Bateman. The firm lasted from 1800 to 1805. Monogram w...
Category
Early 1800s English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
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...
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling 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
Set of 8 Sterling Silver Dinner Forks by Peter & William Bateman
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 8 sterling silver dinner forks by Peter & William Bateman, London, 1806. The son and grandson of Hester Bateman. 4-tine forks. Each with crest of a bull passant issuing from a...
Category
Early 1800s English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling 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
Set of 5 Sterling Silver Coffee Spoons by Peter & Ann Bateman
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 5 sterling silver coffee spoons by Peter & Ann Bateman, London, 1796. Georgian neoclassical design. Peter was Hester's son & Ann was the widow of her other son Jonathan. Engra...
Category
1790s English Georgian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
1811 Pair of Sterling Silver Tablespoons by Peter & William Bateman
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of sterling silver tablespoons by Peter & William Bateman I, London, 1811. "F" monogrammed. Old English pattern. Peter was the son & William the grandson of Hester Bateman. Very...
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
1841 English Sterling Silver Basting Spoon
By Charles Lias
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
London, 1841, fiddleback sterling silver basting spoon. Apprentice marks of Charles Lias. Shop at 65 Crown St., Finsbury Square. With chamfered edges & shoulder, it is a fine example...
Category
1840s English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
1784 George III Period Sterling Silver Basting Spoon
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
London, 1784, Old English Engraved sterling silver basting spoon. George III period by John Lamb (2nd mark of 1782) working 29 Fetter Lane. Monogram "R". Very good, crisp condition. ...
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling 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
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Birks Sterling Silver Tea or Coffee Set with Creamer & Sugar Bowl
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Tgus antique tea or coffee set was made by the renowned Henry Birks of Canada and dates to approximately 1920 and done in a Georgian style. This four piece set is composed of sterlin...
Category
Early 20th Century Canadian George II Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Sterling Low Tazzae
Located in Montreal, QC
A pair of hall marked sterling silver Tazzae, each bowl of scalloped circular form, profusely pierced with stylized acanthus, raised on a circular foot marked for Sheffield 1933 by E...
Category
1930s Great Britain (UK) Edwardian Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Sterling Silver Marrow Scoop by William Eley & William Fearn, 1805, London
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Sterling silver marrow scoop by William Eley & William Fearn, 1805, London. Fine Georgian silver, Old English pattern. Crest of the Freer Family - an antelope head out of a ducal cor...
Category
Early 19th Century 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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