Sterling Silver Tableware

A Georg Jensen sterling silver and stainless steel (blade & fork) two-piece carving set, set #243 in the Acorn pattern, flatware design #62 by Johan Rohde from 1915. Additional info...

Direct from Paris, a stunning 48pc. antique French 19th century sterling silver flatware set by France’s premier silversmith “Puiforcat”, currently owned by Hermes, in excellent condition and with individual storage chests. The name Puiforcat resonates deeply within the annals of French luxury, embodying the pinnacle of silversmithing craftsmanship, tradition, and innovation. With a history spanning nearly two centuries, the house of Puiforcat is synonymous with unparalleled quality, royal patronage, and an enduring legacy that seamlessly blends classical elegance with modern artistry. From its foundation in the early 19th century to its contemporary association with the luxury conglomerate Hermès, Puiforcat has maintained its status as a paragon of excellence in the creation of sterling silver flatware and objets d'art. The story of Puiforcat begins in 1820, when Émile Puiforcat established the silversmithing company in Paris. Initially focused on the production of flatware, the company quickly gained a reputation for its meticulous craftsmanship and exquisite designs. The Puiforcat family, over several generations, maintained a steadfast commitment to the highest standards of silversmithing. Each piece produced by the workshop was meticulously handcrafted, with an attention to detail that elevated Puiforcat above many of its contemporaries. The company’s dedication to quality was not merely about aesthetics; it was a philosophical approach that viewed silversmithing as an art form. Every piece, whether a simple spoon or an ornate candelabra, was treated as a work of art, designed to bring beauty and elegance to everyday life. Puiforcat’s reputation for excellence did not go unnoticed by the elite of French society. The house soon became a favored silversmith among the aristocracy and royalty, further solidifying its status as a purveyor of luxury. The association with the French royal family was a significant milestone for Puiforcat, as it brought the company into the upper echelons of French society and culture. One of the most notable patrons of Puiforcat was the Duke of Orléans, a member of the Bourbon royal family. The Duke’s patronage was instrumental in elevating Puiforcat’s profile, as it led to commissions for some of the most prestigious households in Europe. These commissions often involved the creation of bespoke pieces that were tailored to the specific tastes and requirements of the clients, showcasing Puiforcat’s ability to blend traditional craftsmanship with personalized design. The royal patronage extended beyond France’s borders as well, with Puiforcat receiving commissions from various European courts. This international recognition helped the company to expand its influence and cement its position as one of the leading silversmiths in Europe. The ability to cater to such discerning clients required not only exceptional craftsmanship but also an understanding of the cultural and aesthetic nuances that defined different European courts. Puiforcat’s success in this regard is a testament to the company’s versatility and artistic sensibility. In 1993, Puiforcat became part of the Hermès group, one of the most prestigious luxury conglomerates in the world. This partnership brought together two iconic French brands, each with its own rich history and commitment to excellence. The acquisition by Hermès marked a new chapter in Puiforcat’s history, as it allowed the company to expand its reach and resources while maintaining its artisanal roots. The collaboration between Puiforcat and Hermès has been a natural fit, as both companies share a dedication to craftsmanship, quality, and timeless design. Hermès, known for its impeccable leather goods and accessories, brought its expertise in luxury branding and global distribution to the table, helping to elevate Puiforcat’s profile on the international stage. At the same time, Puiforcat has remained true to its heritage, continuing to produce its silverware in its traditional workshops using time-honored techniques. Under the Hermès umbrella, Puiforcat has been able to expand its product offerings while maintaining the same level of quality that has defined the brand for nearly two centuries. This has included the introduction of new designs and collections that appeal to contemporary tastes, while still honoring the company’s rich history. The partnership has also allowed Puiforcat to collaborate with other designers and artists, further expanding its creative horizons. At the heart of Puiforcat’s enduring appeal is its commitment to creating the finest sterling silver flatware in the world. The company’s 950 sterling silver flatware sets are considered some of the best in the industry, renowned for their exceptional quality, durability, and timeless beauty. The process of creating Puiforcat’s sterling silver flatware is a labor-intensive one, requiring the skill and expertise of master silversmiths. Each piece is handcrafted using traditional techniques that have been passed down through generations. This includes the meticulous process of shaping, hammering, and polishing the silver to achieve the desired form and finish. The attention to detail is evident in every aspect of the flatware, from the perfectly balanced weight to the intricate engravings that adorn many of the pieces. One of the hallmarks of Puiforcat’s flatware...

Vintage Gorham sterling silver flatware set in the Etruscan pattern featuring an Art Deco style Greek Key design Although this pattern was released in 1913, one can see that it was a...

Sterling silver handle and stainless steel (blade) Georg Jensen cake knife, item #196 in the Acanthus pattern, design #180 by Johan Rohde from 1917. ...

Ntricately carved floral motifs carefully arranged along the handle and by the neck of this fanciful pattern are balanced by a slender central panel edged with delicate borders. Intr...

Etruscan by Gorham sterling silver flatware set of 142 pieces. This set includes: 12 dinner knives, 9 5/8", 12 dinner forks, 7 1/2", 12 luncheon knives, 8 1/2", 12 luncheon fork...

Dinner size King William by Tiffany and Co. sterling silver Flatware set, 36 pieces. This Old English style pattern was introduced in the year 1870. The pieces are large and heavy, w...

Superb Saratoga by Tiffany and Co. sterling silver Flatware set - 38 Pieces. This set includes: 6 Knives, all-sterling, 8 1/8" 6 Dinner Forks, 8" 6 Luncheon / Dessert Forks, 7" 6 Te...

A small sterling silver Georg Jensen cruet tray/bottle coaster, design #433B by Georg Jensen from circa 1926. This is the small cruet tray which matches salt, pepper & mustard set #4...

A rare antique George III solid silver Cup with two impressive acanthus leaf scroll handles. The exterior of the cup is embellished with a granulated texture and has an applied reede...

A sterling silver Georg Jensen condiment set, pierced handle with floral decoration, Ornamental design #42 by Georg Jensen from circa 1918. Named in the old Jensen catalogues as a ma...

Sparkling lace-like scrolls of deeply carved sterling link together to create a magnificent movement of intricate detail. Golden Medici achieves balance between the pure lines of the...

Georg Jensen sterling silver grapefruit spoon, item #075 in the Acanthus pattern, flatware design #180 by Johan Rohde from 1917. Additional information: Material: Sterling silver St...

Dinner size Queen's Lace by International sterling silver flatware set of 82 pieces. This set includes: 12 dinner size knives, 9 1/2", 12 dinner size forks, 7 5/8", 12 salad fork...

Outstanding cromwell by Gorham sterling silver flatware set with "G" monogram in fitted box - 141 pieces. This set includes: 12 dinner size knives, 9 3/4" 12 dinner size forks, 7...

Inspired by the designs of the court of Louis XV, this sterling silver flatware pattern is as heroic and feminine as its namesake. Its traditional curves and contours are restrained by a modern touch, emphasizing the tapered slenderness of the graceful handles. The flatware's rococo scrolls and sculptured shell motif are delicately executed, while its ornamentation is rich and deep on both sides of each exquisite piece. Huge Joan of Arc by International...

Hallmarked in London in 1889 by Edgar Finley & Hugh Taylor, this stunning pair of Antique Sterling Silver Claret Jugs, are ornate in design, featuring wonderful decoration to the sil...

The superb Scandinavian Moderne "Acanthus" or "Dronning" pattern of sterling silver flatware was designed by Johan Rohde in 1917 for Georg Jensen. Johan Rohde is known for his innova...

Hallmarked in London in 1773 by Thomas & Jabez Daniell, this attractive, Antique, George III period, Sterling Silver & Glass Cruet Set, comprises a sugar caster, 2 pepper casters and...

Superb Olympian by Tiffany & Co. sterling silver flatware set, 53 pieces. This set includes: 12 large dinner size knives with stainless blunt blades, 10 1/4" 12 dinner size forks, 7...

Vintage Hans Hansen “Charlotte” sterling silver cutlery service for twelve, designed by Karl Gustav Hansen. All pieces handmade in Denmark and marked by Hans Hansen Silversmith. Tota...

ENGLISH KING (c. 1885) Patterns similar to our English King were first used in France and England late in the eighteenth century and have remained among the most popular styles for>...

Renowned silversmith Orla Vagn Mogensen was a Danish (Copenhagen) silversmith from 1949 to 1975. Orla Vagn Mogensen was also a top designer for Georg Jensen and produced some of the ...

80 pieces of Georg Jensen sterling silverware in the Acanthus pattern, design by Johan Rohde from 1917, 12 settings of 6 pieces plus servers. Acanthus is the sister pattern to Johan...

Antique English Georgian sterling silver 18-piece dessert service in case, Hallmarked "London, 1801." 18 Place settings, 36 Total Pieces. Measurements: Knives: .13 inches high ...

Rapallo by Lunt sterling silver Flatware set - 77 pieces. This set includes: 12 Knives, 9" 12 Forks, 7 3/8" 12 Salad Forks, 6 5/8" 12 Teaspoons, 6" 12 Place Soup Spoons, 6 3/4" ...

Mediterranea by Oneida sterling silver flatware set, 64 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 9 1/8". 12 forks, 7 1/4". 12 salad forks, 6 5/8". 12 teaspoons, 6 1/2". 12 cream soup s...

Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1925 by Docker & Burn, this handsome and rare to find set of 6 Sterling Silver Napkin Rings and matching Napkin Clips, are engraved 1-6, and are presented...

Hans Hansen, Cohr, and other Danish silversmiths. Five different knives in 830 silver and sterling silver. Classic and modernist design. Including one "Old Danish". Stainless steel b...

For those who don’t like too much work on their silver but don’t want it looking like stainless steel, this pattern is a nice medium. Just a little work in the center and a little mo...

The Giorgio pattern is part of the Italian Collection by Wallace Silversmiths, inspired by traditional European continental size sterling silver flatware. Each place setting is made ...

An exceptional, fine and impressive set of six antique George V English sterling silver napkin rings - boxed; an addition to our dining silverware collection. This exceptional set of antique George V silver...

Gorgeous sterling silver stuns in this rich pattern that features a natural theme reminiscent of old world grace. A classic design yet with an understated touch, this pattern focuses...

Sterling silver Georg Jensen sugar tongs, item 174 in the Lily of the Valley pattern, design #1 by Georg Jensen from 1913. Additional informa...

This is a large sterling silver Georg Jensen serving set, fork and spoon, in Ornamental pattern #83 by Georg Jensen from circa 1914. Additional information: Material: Sterling silve...

The beauty of classic tradition is captured in Internationals Grecian motif Wedgwood pattern. The delicate scrolled relief border gracefully encloses a detailed Grecian urn with intr...

A Danish sterling silver four-piece coffee or tea set by Georg Jensen. This lovely set consists of a coffeepot, lidded sugar bowl, creamer, all of Models 80A, with a hammered silver tray...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver and mother of pearl table and dessert service for twelve persons; an addition to our silver cutlery collection. This exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver and mother of pearl cutlery set consists of twelve table knives, twelve table forks, twelve dessert knives and twelve dessert forks. Both the dessert and table knives have plain subtly tapering rounded blades with rounded tips. The dessert fork has a waisted shaft and two tines; the table forks have four tines. Each piece is fitted with a plain tapering, rounded mother of pearl handle. This antique dessert...

Lovely Homewood by Kirk Stieff sterling silver flatware set - 99 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 9". 12 forks, 7". 12 salad forks, 6". 12 teaspoons, 5 7/8". 12 cream soup spoo...

A sterling silver Georg Jensen serving set, pierced handle with floral decoration, Ornamental design #42 by Georg Jensen from circa 1918. Additional information: Material: Sterling ...

A rare Georg Jensen hand-hammered crumb tray in the Ornamental Pattern #38, designed by Georg Jensen circa 1912. This elegant flat tray features a hand-forged, curved top and a hollo...

Hallmarked in London in 1898 by William Hutton & Sons, this attractive, Victorian, antique sterling silver claret jug, has a plain sterling silver mount and an oval cut glass body. T...

Madrigal by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set - 48 pieces. This set includes: 12 Knives, 9" 12 Forks, 7 1/2" 12 Salad Forks, 6 7/8" 12 Teaspoons, 6" Includes bonus brand new storag...

Sterling silver butter dish. It is rectangular in shape with rounded corners, a neoclassical style border has been welded onto the edge of the tray. A liner has been placed in the tr...

Sterling silver Georg Jensen sugar tongs, item #174 in the Acanthus pattern, design #180 by Johan Rohde from 1917. Additional information: Ma...

Georg Jensen sterling gravy ladle, item #153 in the Cypress pattern, design #99 by Tias Eckhoff. Norwegian designer Tias Eckhoff’s Cypress was the...

Gorgeous Fiddle Thread & Shell by various makers including George Adams, John Hunt, Robert Roskell (and more) Flatware set, 101 pieces. This set includes: 11 Dinner Size Knives, 9 3...

Beautiful Lily of the Valley by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware set - 52 pieces. This set includes: 8 Knives, 8 7/8" 8 Forks, 7 1/4" 8 Salad Forks, 6 1/2" 8 Teaspoons, 5 7/8" 8 Crea...

Onslow is finely crafted of heavier weight sterling silver. Impressive in the hand with dramatic pistol handles it is perfect for traditional to transitional table-scapes. This versa...

Porter Blanchard: Blanchard taught his son-in-law and renowned designer Allan Adler (the silversmith to the stars) the craft of silversmithing and was the one of the founders of the...

Silver Saucière realized by Italian manufacture in 1990, and dated 1997. Silver 925,, hallmark on base. Very good condition.

This Harlequin mixed sterling silver flatware set is a sophisticated and elegant choice for any dining table. This set is assembled of Dinner Sized 6-piece settings from some of our ...

French renaissance by Reed & Barton sterling silver flatware set, 40 pieces. This set includes: eight knives, 9", eight forks, 7 1/8", eight salad forks, 6 1/8", eight teaspoons,...

Designed by renowned sculptor Antoine Heller, pieces portray different artists is exceptionally fine detail. The Old Masters pattern is the rarest of the Antoine Heller patterns! Heller worked as a die chaser - he hand finished the molds used in die stamping silver. Due to the technical difficulty and great detail of the work - and the great expense of making dies for stamping - this was traditionally the highest paying craft position in a silver (or metal) shop. Heller went on to design silver at Gorham and left to work for Tiffany, creating the Olympian pattern. After that he studied at L'Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris, where Gorham lured him back to work in Providence, where he created some of the most exquisitely die stamped patterns ever made including: Old Masters, Versailles, Cluny, St. Cloud and Mythologique. (See Gorham Silver by Charles Carpenter and the Gorham Flatware 1888 Catalog Reprint.) Heller served as the Gorham company’s chief designer until his death in 1904, and led the company in adopting the academic style that harkened back to ancient Greek and Roman traditions. He was especially known for the precision with which he executed the steel dies that would be used for the drop presses. This talent was remarked upon with envy by several French critics and journals including La France, who lauded, “M. Heller is at once an inspired artist, having the gift of style, of grace and of elegance; and a workman possessing a skill without a rival—a hand for which no obstacle exists…” Superb multi-motif figural Old Masters by Gorham, circa 1885, sterling silver Flatware set - 122 pieces. This highly sought after and incredibly scarce pattern features busts of the masters of art, in an exquisite finely detailed sculptural high-relief. This set has English hallmarks. It was over stamped (and Gorham marks removed) - the English hallmarks are for Sheffield England by Walker & Hall, with date mark for the year 1934. This service includes: 8 Dinner Knives, 9 3/8" 8 Dinner Forks, 7 3/8" - Correggio 8 Luncheon Knives, 8 3/8" - Karel Dujardin...

Danish Crown by Frigast Silversmiths of Copenhagen, Denmark sterling silver flatware set of 40 pieces. This set includes: Eight knives, 8 1/2" Eight fork...

A complete vintage Georg Jensen Old Danish sterling silverware service for 12 persons. The Old Danish design was designed by Harald ...

Sterling silver Georg Jensen iced tea spoon, item #078 in the Continental pattern, design #4 by Georg Jensen in 1906 Additional informatio...

Dinner Size Chrysanthemum by Stieff sterling silver Flatware set - 64 pieces. This set includes: 12 Dinner Knives, 9 3/4" 12 Dinner Size Forks, 7 7/8" 12 Salad Forks, pierced, 6 1/...

Georg Jensen sterling silver fish fork, item #061 in the Acorn Pattern, design #62 by Johan Rohde from 1915. Additional information: Material: Sterling silver Item number: 3062061 D...

A sterling silver Georg Jensen pastry server with hand-chased floral decoration, item #204 in Beaded pattern, design #7 by Georg Jensen from 1916. Dimensions: Measures 8 1/8" (20.6c...