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Sterling Silver For Sale
Style: Hollywood Regency
Style: Edwardian
Antique Pair of Silver Peacock Stand, Decoration Object for Home Decor
Located in Hampshire, GB
A Pair of Artistically created birds for table decor, silver-plated peacocks - ideal for a coffee table or bookends. These figures are Classic Hollywood Regency! They are each unique...
Category
1940s Danish Hollywood Regency Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling 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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Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
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...
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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 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...
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian 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...
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian 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
Silver Salt Shaker, A Pair of Antique Salt Shaker Crystal Swann Moving Wings
Located in Hampshire, GB
Silver Swan Vintage Salt and Pepper, Set of 2 w/ Moving Wings.
Antique valuable silver salt and pepper shaker or Decorative tableware pressed, cast and chased pair of swann. Oval, do...
Category
1940s Japanese Hollywood Regency Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Crystal, Silver Leaf, Sterling Silver, Silver Plate, 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...
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
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...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian 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
Antique Tiffany Edwardian Classical Sterling Silver Water Pitcher
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Classical sterling silver water pitcher. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Oval body on raised round foot. High-looping handle and helmet mouth. Chased oval frame with pal...
Category
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 6 Antique German Silver Swan Bird Salts with Glass Liners
By Martin Mayer
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 German 800 silver figural open salts, ca 1920. Each: A swan with erect neck and down-turned bill and pointy tail; body hollow. With fluted and scalloped frosted glass liner....
Category
Early 20th Century German Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Large Antique Sterling Silver Edwardian Serving Tray with Stylized Rope Border
By Henry Atkin
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This very large and substantial antique serving tray was made by the Atkins Bros. silversmiths of England and dates to approximately 1900 and done in the period Edwardian style. The ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Unger Bros. Sterling Silver Bib Holder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique child's bib holder.
In sterling silver.
By Unger Bros. of Newark, NJ.
Comprised of 2 ornate spring-loaded clips connected by a fine silver link chain.
Simply a won...
Category
20th Century American Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Edwardian Mother-of-Pearl Handled Silver Butter Knives, Set of Six
Located in Kitzbuhel, AT
Set of six butter knives in original box with label Alexander Clark London. Made for Goldsmith and Silversmith. Hallmarks Alexander Clark and Co.
Handles in mother-of-pearl. Blades e...
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Antique English Silver "Piano" Jewelry Box
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
For music lovers.
A very unusual English silver jewelery box shaped like a grand piano.
The "keyboard", covered in beige velvet, is equipped with rings. The main body of the piano, a...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
'Apostle' Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Tea Spoons & Tongs, London 1905
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1905 by William Hutton & Sons, this charming set of 12 Antique Sterling Silver Tea Spoons & Matching Tongs, ...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Swann Silver Salt Shaker A Pair of Antique Salt & Pepper Shaker Swann Wings Tray
Located in Hampshire, GB
Silver Swan Vintage Salt and Pepper, Set of 2 with Tray
Antique valuable silver salt and pepper shaker or Decorative tableware pressed, cast and chased pair of swann. Oval, domed bod...
Category
1940s European Hollywood Regency Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver Leaf, Sterling Silver, Silver Plate, Silver
Edwardian Scottish Silver Presentation Key For The Perry Bandstand 1905
By James Weir
Located in Norwich, GB
Excellent quality Edwardian solid sterling silver presentation key. Hallmarked in Glasgow in 1904/1905 by James Weir.
Engraved to both sides, one side reads: "To Mrs Perry from the ...
Category
Early 20th Century Scottish Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Teddy Bear Silver Pepperette by Henry Williamson, Birmingham, 1909
Located in London, GB
A highly collectable Edwardian silver novelty pepperette in the form of a seated teddy bear with full English silver hallmarks on base and on head for Birmingham 1909 by Henry Willia...
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Swan Pin Cushion by James Deakin and Sons, Chester 1913
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian novelty silver pin cushion realistically modelled as a miniature duck, complete with red velvet cushion and base. The hallmarks are beautif...
Category
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large English Solid Sterling Silver Vase by Camelot Silver
Located in Ross, CA
Large solid sterling silver vase in excellent condition that serves as a dramatic entrance piece. The vase weighs 4 pounds 11.9 ounces or about 70 troy ounces. It was made in Sheffi...
Category
Early 2000s English Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Early 20C Pair of Sterling Silver Columbia Weighted Candlesticks
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a LOVELY Early 20C Pair of Sterling Silver Columbia Weighted Candlesticks.
Matching pair of 4.5 inch tall candleholders, with fluted baluster central column, on a circular base with repousse edges.
Made by the ‘Columbia’ Silver...
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Silver Shoe Pin Cushion by Adie & Lovekin, Birmingham, 1907
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian English silver novelty pin cushion in the shape of a shoe made by Adie & Lovekin Ltd of Birmingham in 1907. The pin cushion has crisp hallmarks to both sides. Wear comme...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Kerr Sterling Silver Baby Cup with Super Sweet Animals
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian sterling silver baby cup. Made by William B. Kerr in Newark, ca 1915. Upward tapering sides and scroll handle. Acid etched frames with animals...
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique 20th Century Edwardian Solid Silver Horse Stirrup Cup by Elkington & Co
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-20th Century Victorian solid silver stirrup cup, the head realistically cast as a horses head, with ears pricked, eyes wide open, plain collar and richly gilt interior....
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver & Hardstone Bookmark by Joseph Cook & Son Ltd.
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome little bookmark made from sterling silver (marked Sterling), the terminal inset with red and green hardstones.
The silver is signed by the Birmingham silversmith, Joseph ...
Category
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Vintage Wooden Stag Antler Horn Walking Stick Cane Sterling Silver 1899
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Superb Speckled Honey Toned Malacca Lady's or Gentlemans Walking Stick of outstanding quality Stick with Tau shaped Grip with plain silver mount ending with its original bi-metal (br...
Category
Late 19th Century British Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Roger Williams American Edwardian Sterling Silver Butter Dish
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian sterling silver butter dish, ca 1900. Round and deep well. Applied wide and cast rim with open leafing scrollwork and flowers. Liner has ornamental piercing. Fully marked i...
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Edwardian Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Etched Glass Syrup Jug By Hawkes
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian period, sterling silver-mounted, etched glass syrup jug with hinged lid, T.G. Hawkes and Company (makers), New York, Ca. 1910. The Hawkes Company a...
Category
1910s American Edwardian Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair Of Antique Duck Egg Cups, English, Silver, Vase, Edwardian, Hallmarked 1904
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique duck egg cups. An English, sterling silver posy vase, dating to the Edwardian period, hallmarked 1904.
Fascinating silver e...
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20th Century British Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Vintage Lady's Gentleman's Walking Stick Sterling Silver Crook Handle
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stylish Solid Polished Dark Malacca Wood and Sterling Silver Lady’s or Gentleman’s Walking Stick with Traditional ornately cast Crook shaped handle in Art Nouveau style, of French or English origin, complete with its original bi-metal polished ferrule, which is a little worn.
The stylish silver handle with lavish embossed decoration of flowers and scrolling detail.
Condition: Good exceptional condition with nice patination to tapering wooden shaft, no dents to silver handle, possibly has had little use during its over one hundred years. No visible silver markings buy tests as Sterling
Wonderful decorative cane, extremely sturdy suitable for everyday use.
Length: 35.75” (85.5cm). Width: (of handle) 4.25” (11cm).
Location: Dublin City, Ireland.
Affordable fixed price Worldwide Store to door shipping offered by Seller.
*TIP: When deciding to purchase a Walking Cane on-line, always check the dimensions especially its length and even the width of the handle when possible. Many antique ones offered nowadays can vary a lot in length, remember some of these were custom made for clients in the past.
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Whiting Edwardian Classical Sterling Silver Baby Cup
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Classical sterling silver baby cup. Made by Whiting in New York, ca 1910. Tapering sides, curved rim, and bellied bowl; c-scroll handle with scrolled tail. Two scrolled ban...
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
George V Silver Hip Flask
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Padgett & Braham Art Decco Silver Hip Flask.
A beautiful gentleman's pocket silver spirit hip flask by Padgett & Braham Ltd, hallmarked London 1929. A rectan...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Antique Silver Triple Stamp Box On Ball Feet By Adie & Lovekin Ltd B'ham 1913
Located in London, GB
Antique Silver Triple Stamp Box On Ball Feet By Adie & Lovekin Ltd B'ham 1913
Lovely example of a 3 division stamp box with a sprung hinge leather backed
...
Category
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Kirk Edwardian Baltimore Repousse Sterling Silver Gravy Boat
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian sterling silver gravy boat. Made by S. Kirk & Son in Baltimore, ca 1940. Ovoid with helmet mouth and raised oval foot; dense floral repousse on stippled ground. Cast leaf-c...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
A set of 4 Four brass & ore candlesticks, Golden Floral Bronze Candle Holders
Located in Hampshire, GB
A set of 4 Four brass & ore candlesticks, Golden Floral Bronze Candle Holders
Highly collectable and valuable.
Measures: H x W x D: 21, 12 cm.
Swe...
Category
Early 1900s Swedish Hollywood Regency Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold, Gold Leaf, Sterling Silver, Silver, Gold Plate
Antique Sterling Silver Fruit Set 24 Knives Forks Allen Darwin Sheffield Asprey
By Allen & Darwin Silver 1, Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique cased sterling silver fruit/dessert service for 12 people, made by Allen & Darwin, Sheffield & retailed by Asprey London, dated 1902. Silver weight 34 oz (964 grams)
T...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Blackinton Edwardian Nursery Rhyme Sterling Silver Porringer
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian sterling silver porringer. Made by R. Blackinton & Co. in North Attleboro, Mass., ca 1910. Round with solid lozenge-form handle. Acid-etched frames depicting nursery rhymes...
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 4 European Silver Gilt & Glass Buddha Place Card Holders
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 European gilt 935 silver and glass figural Buddha place card holders, ca 1925. Each: Contemplative and cross-legged figure of the Zen-man himself in molded glass. For a Sidd...
Category
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Fish Service 24 Knives Forks Garrard & Co London 1912
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique cased sterling silver fish service for 12 people, made by Francis Higgins & Sons, London & retailed by Garrard & Co,...
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1910s English Edwardian Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Brass
Merrill Shops Edwardian Sterling Silver and Cut-Glass Sugar Caster
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian glass sugar caster with sterling silver cover. Made by the Merrill Shops in New York, ca 1910. Bowl has upward tapering sides with cut ferns and stars, and leaf mouth rim. ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique 9k gold and Amber cheroot holder with sterling silver case
Located in NEWARK, GB
A stylish antique sterling silver cheroot holder case and 9ct gold and amber cheroot holder.
The cheroot holder is made from rich amber with a 9ct gold collar, fully hallmarked.
...
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
Edwardian Sterling Silver Budgerigar Pepper Shakers
By George Bedingham
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, pair of antique Edwardian English cast sterling silver pepper shakers modelled in the form of budgerigars; an addition to our collectable silver ...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Fantastic antique Edwardian twelve piece cutlery set in the original box
Located in Ipswich, GB
Fantastic antique Edwardian twelve piece cutlery set in the original box having a quality Antique Edwardian cutlery set having six knives and six for...
Category
20th Century Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Silver Hip Flask Oval Shape, Birmingham 1910
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Silver Hip Flask.
A beautiful gentleman's oval pocket silver hip flask with a curved profile. This exceptional hip flask with plain domed hinged lid with screw bayonet fitting. The h...
Category
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Vintage, New and Antique Sterling Silver
Dining and entertaining changed drastically when we began to set our tables with sterling silver for holiday gatherings, wedding receptions, engagement parties and, in some of today’s homes, everyday meals.
Often called the “Queen of metals,” silver has been universally adored for thousands of years. It is easy to see why it has always been sought after: It is durable, strong and beautiful. (Louis XIV had tables made entirely of silver.) Sterling silver is an alloy that is made of 92.5 percent silver — the “925” stamp that identifies sterling-silver jewelry refers to this number. The other 7.5 percent in sterling silver is typically sourced from copper.
Neoclassical-style sterling-silver goods in Europe gained popularity in the late 18th century — a taste for sterling-silver tableware as well as tea sets had taken shape — while in the United States, beginning in the 19th century, preparing the dinner table with sterling-silver flatware had become somewhat of a standard practice. Indeed, owning lots of silver goods during the Victorian era was a big deal. Back then, displaying fine silver at home was a status symbol for middle-class American families. And this domestic silver craze meant great profitability for legendary silversmith manufacturers such as Reed & Barton, Gorham Manufacturing Company and the International Silver Company, which was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898, a major hub of silver manufacturing nicknamed “Silver City.”
Today, special occasions might call for ceremonial silver designed by Tiffany & Co. or the seductive sterling-silver cutlery from remarkable Danish silversmith Georg Jensen, but there really doesn’t have to be an event on the calendar to trot out your finest tableware.
Event- and wedding-planning company maestro Tara Guérard says that some “investment pieces,” such as this widely enamored alloy, should see everyday use, and we’re inclined to agree.
“Sterling-silver flatware is a must-have that you can use every single day, even to eat cereal,” she says. “Personally, I want a sterling-silver goblet set for 12 to 20; I would use them every time I had a dinner party. Ultimately, there are no criteria for buying vintage pieces: Buy what you love, and make it work.”
Whether you’re thinking “ceremonial” or “cereal,” browse a versatile collection of vintage, new and antique sterling-silver wares on 1stDibs today.
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