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Regency Sterling Silver

REGENCY STYLE

Like France’s Empire style, Regency-style furniture was rooted in neoclassicism; the characteristics of its bedroom furniture, armchairs, dining room tables and other items include clean lines, angular shapes and elegant details.

Dating roughly from the 1790s to 1830s, antique Regency-style furniture gets its name from Prince George of Wales — formally King George IV — who became Prince Regent in 1811 after his father, George III, was declared unfit to rule. England’s Regency style is one of the styles represented in Georgian furniture.

George IV’s arts patronage significantly influenced the development of the Regency style, such as the architectural projects under John Nash, which included the renovation of Buckingham House into the formidable Buckingham Palace with a grand neoclassical facade. Celebrated designers of the period include Thomas Sheraton, Henry Holland and Thomas Hope. Like Nash, Hope instilled his work with classical influences, such as saber-legged chairs based on the ancient Greek klismos. He is credited with introducing the term “interior decoration” to English with the 1807 publishing of Household Furniture and Interior Decoration.

Although more subdued than previous styles like Rococo and Baroque, Regency interiors incorporated copious use of chintz fabrics and wallpaper adorned in chinoiserie-style art. Its furniture featured fine materials and luxurious embellishments. Furniture maker George Bullock, for instance, regularly used detailed wood marquetry and metal ornaments on his pieces.

Archaeological discoveries in Egypt and Greece informed Regency-era details, such as carved scrollwork, sphinxes and palmettes, as well as the shape of furniture. A Roman marble cinerary chest, for example, would be reinterpreted into a wooden cabinet. The Napoleonic Wars also inspired furniture, with martial designs like tented beds and camp-style chairs becoming popular. While the reddish-brown mahogany was prominent in this range of pieces, imported woods like zebrawood and ebony were increasingly in demand.

Find a collection of antique Regency tables, seating, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Regency
A Pair of Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers
A Pair of Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers

A Pair of Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers

Located in Huntington, NY

A Pair of Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Shaker

Category

Early 20th Century English Regency Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Two Antique Sterling Napkin Rings with "H" Engraved +
Two Antique Sterling Napkin Rings with "H" Engraved +

Two Antique Sterling Napkin Rings with "H" Engraved +

Located in Sheffield, MA

Elegant pair of oval Sterling napkin rings both stamped "sterling" and both have "H" engraved on the front of the rings. Wonderful to add to your table...

Category

19th Century Antique Regency Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

22 English chargers, 13 Early Sheffield sterling weighing 2 lbs each and early.
22 English chargers, 13 Early Sheffield sterling weighing 2 lbs each and early.

22 English chargers, 13 Early Sheffield sterling weighing 2 lbs each and early.

Located in Buchanan, MI

James Dixon & Sons (Sheffield), sterling chargers, Edwardian period (≈1900–1915) Material: Sterling silver (.925) Assay office: Sheffield (crossed keys + crown)

Category

19th Century English Antique Regency Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique French Napoleonic Sterling Silver Tableware Regency Empire Fish Slice
Antique French Napoleonic Sterling Silver Tableware Regency Empire Fish Slice

Antique French Napoleonic Sterling Silver Tableware Regency Empire Fish Slice

By Odiot, Benedict Silver Co. 1, Barbour Silver Co., Dorlyn Silversmiths, Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Wommelgem, VAN

French sterling silver Fish slice Finely pierced flowers, engraved dolphin and an ebonized handle Handle with a dolphin entwined. Origin France first quarter 19th century, Paris ...

Category

Early 18th Century French Antique Regency Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Stunning George IV Antique Sterling Silver Soup Tureen - London 1827
Stunning George IV Antique Sterling Silver Soup Tureen - London 1827

Stunning George IV Antique Sterling Silver Soup Tureen - London 1827

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1827 by Benjamin Preston, this incredible, Antique Sterling Silver Soup Tureen, is a masterpiece of the regency style, with cast and applied feet and handles,...

Category

1820s English Antique Regency Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century English Sterling Silver Two-Piece Salt Shaker
19th Century English Sterling Silver Two-Piece Salt Shaker

19th Century English Sterling Silver Two-Piece Salt Shaker

Located in Sheffield, MA

The 19th century sterling silver salt shaker stands on three ball feet and separates at the waist level. The bottom is stamped "PH" and has the sterling symbol of the English rampant...

Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Regency Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

London Mid-18th Century Pair of Regency Silver Sugar Nips
London Mid-18th Century Pair of Regency Silver Sugar Nips

London Mid-18th Century Pair of Regency Silver Sugar Nips

Located in Brescia, IT

This elegant pair of antique silver nips is composed by two pieces, one is cast with shells and the other one with a little shovel shape. Fully silver London marker. With certifi...

Category

Mid-18th Century English Antique Regency Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Sterling Silver Three-Piece Tea Service in the Regency Style
Antique English Sterling Silver Three-Piece Tea Service in the Regency Style

Antique English Sterling Silver Three-Piece Tea Service in the Regency Style

By Solomon Royes

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional and impressive antique George IV English sterling silver Regency style three piece tea service/set; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This antique George IV sterling silver three piece tea service consists of a teapot, cream jug / creamer, and sugar bowl. Each piece of this impressive set has a rectangular rounded form onto four Regency style feet. The plain body of each piece is encircled with a band of embossed and chased decorated stylised floral motifs on a matte background. The teapot is fitted with a flush hinged, domed hallmarked cover; the flush hinge indicates the fine quality of this service. The cover retains the original sterling silver rounded rectangular finial embellished with chased stylised rose and leaf decoration, encompassed with a bud border. The teapot, cream jug and sugar bowl are fitted with C scroll handles, ornamented with applied chased acanthus leaf decorated thumbpieces. Each component of this service is supported by four Regency style bracket style feet ornamented with a shaped claw foot, accented with scrolling leaf decoration and stylised floral motifs. The cream jug and sugar bowl retain the original gilded interiors. Condition This antique Regency tea service...

Category

1820s English Antique Regency Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

England Late 18th Century Regency Sterling Silver Toast Rack
England Late 18th Century Regency Sterling Silver Toast Rack

England Late 18th Century Regency Sterling Silver Toast Rack

Located in Brescia, IT

This elegant silver sterling toast rack is a piece that can't miss in an organized home. The toast rack has an oval shape and it is an elegant and...

Category

Late 18th Century English Antique Regency Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Thomas Gladstone Tureen, Sheffield 1833 by Robert Gainsford
Thomas Gladstone Tureen, Sheffield 1833 by Robert Gainsford

Thomas Gladstone Tureen, Sheffield 1833 by Robert Gainsford

By Robert Gainsford

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1833 by Robert Gainsford, this striking, Antique Sterling Silver Soup Tureen, is in the Regency taste, featuring ornate cast feet and handles, and heraldic engraving. The soup tureen measures 12.25"(31cm) tall, by 17.5"(44.5cm) over the handles, by 12"(30.5cm) deep, and weighs 114.6 troy ounces. The coat of arms, crest and motto, are that of Sir Thomas Gladstone, 2nd Baronet and Brother of William Gladstone...

Category

1830s English Antique Regency Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georgian Sterling Silver Christening Mug by Joseph Angell, London 1825
Georgian Sterling Silver Christening Mug by Joseph Angell, London 1825

Georgian Sterling Silver Christening Mug by Joseph Angell, London 1825

By Joseph Angell I & John Angell I 1

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very good, sterling silver mug or Christening Mug made in the late Georgian, George IVth Regency period, by Joseph Angell 1st of London, in 1825. The mug is handmade and...

Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

22 English chargers, 13 Early Sheffield sterling weighing 2 lbs each and early.
22 English chargers, 13 Early Sheffield sterling weighing 2 lbs each and early.

22 English chargers, 13 Early Sheffield sterling weighing 2 lbs each and early.

Located in Buchanan, MI

James Dixon & Sons (Sheffield), sterling chargers, Edwardian period (≈1900–1915) Material: Sterling silver (.925) Assay office: Sheffield (crossed keys + crown)

Category

19th Century English Antique Regency Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Regency Period Antique Sterling Silver Meat Skewer by Wallis & Hayne London 1811
Regency Period Antique Sterling Silver Meat Skewer by Wallis & Hayne London 1811

Regency Period Antique Sterling Silver Meat Skewer by Wallis & Hayne London 1811

By Thomas Wallis II, Jonathan Hayne

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1811 by Thomas Wallis II & Jonathan Hayne, this handsome, Regency Period, antique sterling silver meat skewer, is plain in style. The meat skewer measures: 12...

Category

1810s English Antique Regency Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

A Pair of Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Shaker
A Pair of Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Shaker

A Pair of Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Shaker

Located in Huntington, NY

A Pair of Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Shake

Category

20th Century English Regency Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fine Regency Period Sterling Silver Sugar Sifter, Hallmarked Glasgow, 1826
Fine Regency Period Sterling Silver Sugar Sifter, Hallmarked Glasgow, 1826

Fine Regency Period Sterling Silver Sugar Sifter, Hallmarked Glasgow, 1826

By John Mitchell

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A fine early 19th century George IV sterling silver sugar sifting ladle, showing a finely pierced bowl and bearing Glasgow Hallmarks with date marks f...

Category

Early 19th Century Scottish Antique Regency Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cowrie Shell Snuff Box c1820
Cowrie Shell Snuff Box c1820

Cowrie Shell Snuff Box c1820

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Heading : Cowrie shell snuff box Date : c1820 Period : George III / Regency Origin : Most likely Scottish Provincial Decoration : Silver mounted cowrie shell with monogram, parcel gi...

Category

1820s British Antique Regency Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Sanborns, Mexico, Regency Style Sterling Silver Wine Cooler
Sanborns, Mexico, Regency Style Sterling Silver Wine Cooler

Sanborns, Mexico, Regency Style Sterling Silver Wine Cooler

By Sanborn Mexican Sterling 1

Located in valatie, NY

Sanborns, Mexico, Regency Style Sterling Silver Wine Cooler With Lions Head Handles. The sides with ribbed gadrooning, raised on conical base with beaded border. 61.5 penny weight. ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Regency Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Puiforcat : Regency style sterling silver child's set - birth gift
Puiforcat : Regency style sterling silver child's set - birth gift

Puiforcat : Regency style sterling silver child's set - birth gift

By Puiforcat

Located in GRENOBLE, FR

A fine antique sterling silver child's set composed of a fork a spoon. Beautiful late 19th century (or circa 1900) Regency style production. Each piece pear the French hallmark Miner...

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Regency Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

18th Century English Regency Silver Wine Funnel by Silversmith Edward Farrell
18th Century English Regency Silver Wine Funnel by Silversmith Edward Farrell

18th Century English Regency Silver Wine Funnel by Silversmith Edward Farrell

By Edward Farrell

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

An interesting silver wine funnel, or strainer, made in Georgian England in the late 18th century and bearing the hallmark 'EF', thought to be Edward Farrell, a master silversmith wo...

Category

18th Century English Antique Regency Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Regency Sterling Silver, Silver Salts
Regency Sterling Silver, Silver Salts

Regency Sterling Silver, Silver Salts

Located in Huntington, NY

With cobalt blue glass bowl inserts and leather presentation case. Dimensions: Box width 7 ½, depth 7”, height 2 3/4” Containers diameter 2”,...

Category

19th Century English Antique Regency Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver ( Silver Salts )
Sterling Silver ( Silver Salts )

Sterling Silver ( Silver Salts )

By B&H

Located in Huntington, NY

Sterling Silver ( Silver Salts )

Category

20th Century English Regency Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Wonderful Gorham Sterling Silver Rattan Dolphin Coffee Tea Pot Decanter Pitcher
Wonderful Gorham Sterling Silver Rattan Dolphin Coffee Tea Pot Decanter Pitcher

Wonderful Gorham Sterling Silver Rattan Dolphin Coffee Tea Pot Decanter Pitcher

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful North American sterling silver black coffee pot, Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, Ri, Baluster form with long slender spout, the lower body embossed, the handle wrapped with ...

Category

19th Century American Antique Regency Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

A single English Regency, engraved, Sheffield Plate wine cooler and trophy
A single English Regency, engraved, Sheffield Plate wine cooler and trophy

A single English Regency, engraved, Sheffield Plate wine cooler and trophy

Located in Buchanan, MI

A single English Regency, engraved, Sheffield Plate wine cooler and trophy with later engraved horse race winners, Excellent patina and color

Category

19th Century British Antique Regency Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

John Swift Georgian English Sterling Silver Sauceboats
John Swift Georgian English Sterling Silver Sauceboats

John Swift Georgian English Sterling Silver Sauceboats

By John Swift

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Georgian English sterling silver sauceboats; an addition to our dining silverware collection These exceptional antique George III...

Category

1760s English Antique Regency Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

English Regency Classical Sterling Silver & Agate Fruit Set for 12
English Regency Classical Sterling Silver & Agate Fruit Set for 12

English Regency Classical Sterling Silver & Agate Fruit Set for 12

By Francis Higgins

Located in New York, NY

George IV sterling silver and agate fruit set for 12 with 24 pieces. Made by Francis Higgins in London in 1833. This set comprises 12 forks and 12 knives. Tapering rectilinear half-f...

Category

1830s English Antique Regency Sterling Silver

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

Regency sterling silver for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Regency sterling silver for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage sterling silver created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, silver and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Regency sterling silver made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original sterling silver, popular names associated with this style include Solomon Hougham, Barnards, Boin-Taburet, and Buccellati. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for sterling silver differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $235 and tops out at $34,680 while the average work can sell for $2,199.