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Sterling Silver For Sale
Goldsmith Campenhout - Art Deco Period Solid Silver Wine Cooler
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Solid silver wine cooler, Minerva hallmark circa 1930, ovoid shape with flat bottom, plain body and ribbed halfway up. On each side and applies two removable handles. silverware - ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Goldsmith Cardeilhac - Covered Vegetable Dish In Solid Silver Mascaron Circa XIX
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Covered vegetable dish in 1st grade solid silver, round shape decorated with fleur-de-lys and applied spearhead, in the style of the Renaissance. The domed cove lid is surmounted by ...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Highball or Iced Tea Heart Bowl Stirring Straws, Set of 12
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of twelve Sterling Silver highball or iced tea hollow sipping and stirring straws with heart or leaf shaped bowls. Circa 1920 -1925. Silver balls are soldered in place to th...
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Early 20th Century American International Style Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique 20th Century Edwardian Solid Silver & Crocodile Leather Hip Flask c.1911
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-20th Century Edwardian solid silver, blown glass and bound in sumptuous crocodile leather hip flask, of rounded rectangular form, with a pull off cup, top mounted with ...
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1910s British Other Vintage Sterling Silver

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Silver

Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala - Kultakeskus - Silver Flatware "Tapio" 1960
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare solid silver "Tapio" flatware set for twelve people by Tapio Wirkkala - Kultakeskus Oy 1957 Total weight 6 kg - 170 pieces
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver

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Silver

Sterling Silver Tiffany Candlesticks
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a pair of sterling silver Mid-Century candlesticks by Tiffany & Company. They have a square base and a columnar shape. The columns have ridges so there’s a three-d...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Dog Kennel Silver and Enamel Vesta Case
Located in Newark, England
Enamelled Jack Russel From our Silver collection, we are delighted to offer this Dog Kennel Silver and Enamel Vesta Case. The Silver and Enamel Ves...
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Late 19th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Japanese Silver Rabbit Hand Warmer
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Meiji silver rabbit hand warmer is the rarest of treasures. Taking the charming form of a well-fed lucky hare, this extraordinary object makes a monumental impact in pure silver...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

Los Castillo Big Size Bottle Opener
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Original vintage silver plated Los Castillo Big Size Bottle Opener by famed Mexican silver artist Emilia Castillo. Unique hinged construction allow the fish t...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

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Metal

Cooper Brothers & Sons Antique Sterling Silver Bottle Coaster
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver bottle coaster; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. This exceptional antique George V sterling silver bottle coaster has a plain cylindrical form to a domed spreading base. The body of the coaster is embellished with two broad shaped bands of pierced decoration, in addition to an applied moulded border to the undulating upper rim. This solid silver bottle coaster is fitted with two handles ornamented with bead ornamentation incorporating a floral motif to the center of each hand piece. Note: The majority of such bottle coasters have a wooden base; it is a sign of quality when coasters have unlined, solid silver bases. Condition This antique silver bottle...
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1910s English Vintage Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Mustard Pot (1847)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver mustard pot; an addition to our silver cruets/condiments collection. This exceptional and rare an...
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1840s English Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique 19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Armada Bowl, London c.1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late-19th Century Victorian solid silver armada bowl, the body is intricately adorned with elaborate chasing and embossing, showcasing a pristine floral decoration. On each s...
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1890s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

Puiforcat - Vegetable Dish And Its Display Stand In Solid Silver, Late 19th
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
VEGETABLE DISH covered on its rectangular solid silver presentation dish, the pedestal vegetable dish, curved sides, is flanked by two side handles, the ogee lid is surmounted by a l...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sterling Silver

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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 ...
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1760s British George III Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

Goldsmith Auguste Leroy - Centerpiece In Solid Silver Circa 1930
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Centerpiece in solid silver of ctogonal shape, composed of a so-called "dormant" tray on which an imposing soup tureen on a pedestal with an ogee lid is fitted. The handles and grip ...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

A. Aucoc - table centerpiece in 3 oval parts Circa late 19th century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
SURTOUT DE TABLE in three oval-shaped parts, with a mirror base, surrounded by a bronze grid punctuated with capitals forming the feet. Bay leaf finish. Th...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique 20th Century Chinese Export Silver Trophy Cup On Base, Luen Wo c.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th Century Chinese export solid silver presentation cup, of traditional shape, the body is embossed with beautiful scenes in relief depicting Chinese nobility amongst village landscape and battle scenes, both sides applied with bamboo handles, centred with an engraved cartooche 'Tongshan Autumn Meeting...
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Early 1900s Chinese Other Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

Silversmith r. Linzeler - box in solid silver and black enamel - art deco period
By Linzeller
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rare round box covered in silver and black enamel in a stylized ART DECO decor. The interior is vermeil and the lid is surmounted by an ebony grip. (Small gaps in the enamel). Di...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Silver

Antique George V Sterling Silver Golf Presentation Trophy (1913)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English cast sterling silver presentation trophy on plinth in the form of a golfer; an addition to our golfing silverware collect...
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1910s English Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Silversmith Bointaburet - Pair Of Solid Silver Displays From The Late 19th
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Pair of solid silver displays in the shape of a scallop shell decorated with waves edged with nets and staples, resting on a round bate. The winding socket on the side is foliated. ...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

Jacques Léonard Maillet - Allegorical Statue In Solid Silver - 19th Century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
ALLEGORICAL STATUE in solid silver representing a goddess in a magnificent draped dress. Stained wooden base. Dimensions: height of the statue alone 58 cm - base height 8 cm or tota...
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1860s French Greco Roman Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Boin Taburet - Pair Of Solid Silver Wine Coolers Louis XVI - 19th Century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Pair of solid silver coolers mounted on a pedestal, engraved with a decoration of water leaves, halfway down a large garland of laurel leaves is connected to the handles represented ...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

Silver and Enamel Cigarette Case Vienna
Located in Newark, England
Hallmarked From our Silver collection, we are delighted to offer this Art Nouveau Silver and Enamel Cigarette Case from Vienna, Austria. The Silver and Enamel Cigarette Case of stunning Art Nouveau design with a central enamel scene depicting the legend of St. Hubert, Patron Saint of hunters with the divine deer. The scene features St. Hubert in the foreground dressed much like the later Robin Hood with feathered cap carrying a cross bow. In the background the divine deer stands on a river bank with long antlers portraying a crucifix between them amongst foliage and trees. The Scene flanked by Art Nouveau design upon a Silver case with push button thumb tab. The interior of the Cigarette Case is finished in silver-gilt with an inscription to the left hand side reading Mr et Mdme. Dr Groedel Hietzing 20/VII 1900. (20/07/1900). The Silver and Enamel Cigarette Case is hallmarked twice on the thumb tab, once below the ‘1900’ and twice on the right hand side of the inner case. The last hallmarks feature an illegible makers mark however it is clear that the hallmarks show the hexagonal Dianakopf (Diana’s head) mark showing the silver is .900 fineness and dated to between 1872-1922 inline with the inscription date of 1900. Dianakopf (Diana’s Head) was first used in 1867 the cartouche shape and number within indicate the silver fineness. Beginning in 1872, a letter was added to indicate city of assay. The hallmark comes in varied shapes depending on the year and fineness. Hietzing is the 13th municipal District of Vienna. It is located west of the central districts, west of Meidling. Hietzing is a heavily populated urban area with many residential buildings but also contains large areas of the Vienna Woods, along with Schönbrunn Palace. St. Hubert The legend of St. Hubert holds that on a Good Friday morning, while the faithful were in church, Hubert was hunting in the forest. As he pursued a magnificent stag or hart, the animal turned and Hubert was astounded to see a crucifix floating between its antlers. He heard a voice saying: “Hubert unless thou turnest to the Lord and leadest a holy life, thou shalt quickly go down into Hell.” Hubert dismounted and prostrated himself, and after asking “Lord, what wouldst thou have me do?” is told, “Go and seek Lambert, and he will instruct you.” The story of the stag first appears in one of the later legendary hagiographies (Bibliotheca hagiographic Latina, nos. 3994–4002) and has been appropriated from the legend of Saint Eustace...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver, Enamel

Jean Puiforcat, table centrepiece Circa 1930
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Large silver bowl forming a table centrepiece, round in shape, mounted on a pedestal with a stepped round base, wooden shaft with large gadroons. Dimensions : Diameter of bowl 25 c...
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Early 20th Century Sterling Silver

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Silver

Sterling Silver Tiffany Trivet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is an exceptionally large sterling silver trivet by the world renowned Tiffany & Company. Designed in the Art Nouveau style it has a natural almost fluid-like design. ...
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1910s American Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

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

Vintage Chinese Silver Battleship/Wugongchuan Ornament Circa 1990
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive Chinese silver battleship/wugongchuan ornament; an addition to our diverse related silverware collection. This e...
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1990s Chinese Sterling Silver

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Silver

Sterling Silver Tray
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a beautiful sterling silver tray with an elegant reticulated design going around the border. It’s an oval piece with handles on each side and stands on a pedestal. ...
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Early 1900s American Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Sterling Silver Tiffany Tazzas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An extraordinary pair of sterling silver tazzas by the world renowned Tiffany and Company. They are oval in shape and stand on pedestals. They have a floral reticulated design goin...
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1880s American Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Hector Aguilar Sterling Silver Mexican Serving Spoon 9.25" x 2.25"
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hector Aguilar Sterling Silver Mexican Serving Spoon 9.25" x 2.25"
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1930s Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

1972 Salvador Dali "Easter Christ" Sterling Silver Abstract Art Plate Tray
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful Salvador Dali "Easter Christ" solid .925 sterling silver abstract tray/plate made by Lincoln Mint and dates from 1972. The plate features an abstract crucifix and Easter eg...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Fine Antique French Sterling Silver Tea Strainer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique French tea strainer. In sterling silver. Fully hallmarked. Simply a wonderful strainer! Date: Late 19th to Early 20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall ...
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Early 20th Century French Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Mustard Pot (1844)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian sterling silver and blue glass mustard pot; an addition to our Victorian silver cruets/condiments collection. This exceptional ...
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1840s English Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Kirk & Son Sterling Silver Repousse Table Bell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine silver table bell. By S. Kirk & Sons, Inc. of Baltimore. In sterling silver. With repoussé decoration throughout. Engraved to the top of the handle with a monogram. Fully...
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Early 20th Century American Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

12 Sterling Silver Place Card Holders crustaceans
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of 12 sterling silver place card holders in the shape of crustaceans 800 silver hallmark Length: 8.3 cm - 3.26 inches Height: 1.8 cm - 0.7 inches Weight: 270 grams In perfect co...
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1970s Italian Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique James E Blake Sterling Silver Reticulated Filigree Tray Dish 203g 9"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 19th to early 20th century sterling silver serving tray / dish, item number 1713, by James E. Blake & Company. Square serpentine shape with rounded corners and sides ruffled upw...
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Late 19th Century Antique Sterling Silver

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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 ...
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

A Silver and Enamel Passover Kiddush Cup by Henryk Winograd, New York, 1995
Located in New York, NY
A Silver and Enamel Passover Kiddush Cup by Henryk Winograd, New York, 1995 Spectacular Kiddush cup for the Passover holiday beautifully embellished with floral and enamel motifs e...
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1990s Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Artistic Large Silver Mezuzah, Israel Circa, 1980
Located in New York, NY
Large silver Mezuzah made in Israel by S Zilka, Circa 1980 WHAT IS A MEZUZAH? The Hebrew word mezuzah means “doorpost.” According to tradition, the mezuzah is to be affixed to the d...
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1980s Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Cat Condiment Set
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English cast sterling silver three piece condiment set in the form of cats; an addition to our silver cruets/condiments co...
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1870s English Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling 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...
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1780s Georgian Antique Sterling Silver

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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...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver, 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

Silver Marriage Ring, Moshe Zabari, New York, 1977
Located in New York, NY
From at least the 14th century, Jews created special rings to be used during the wedding ceremony. Many of the rings featured the depiction of a house, possibly symbolizing the estab...
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1970s Virgin Islands Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

J B Chatterley & Sons Ltd. pair of napkin rings
Located in Braintree, GB
Introducing a timeless treasure: a pair of 925 sterling silver napkin rings nestled within an elegant case. Crafted in a captivating ellipse shape, each ring showcases the graceful p...
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1970s British Vintage Sterling Silver

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Silver

Sterling Silver Tiffany Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver Tiffany and Company oval frame. It has a link motif around the inner and exterior rim. The back is made of wood.
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1950s American Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Vintage George VI Sterling Silver Communion Set
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare vintage George VI English sterling silver travelling communion set - boxed; an addition to our religious silverware collection. This except...
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1940s English Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique German Sterling Silver Presentation Cup and Cover 1902
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique German sterling silver cup and cover; an addition to our antique presentation silverware collection. This exceptional antique German ster...
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Early 1900s German Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Large 84 Silver Russian Engraved Niello Kiddush Cup Beaker Moscow 1888
Located in Portland, OR
A good & finely engraved antique Russian Kiddush cup or beaker of larger size, Moscow, 1888. The cup with a flared rim and profusely engraved with ...
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1880s Russian Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

Rare Novelty English Sterling Silver Money Box / Bank, Miniature Cash Box
Located in Bath, GB
A rare and highly sought-after sterling silver money box or bank, the like of which I have never seen before. The box is made from English sterling...
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1920s English Vintage 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

Gorham – Paire De Coupes En Argent Massif Martelé Birmingham XXe
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Very beautiful pair of hammered silver cups mounted on a square base Decorated with festoons topped with a barrel supporting a semi-hollow vermilion cup, bordered by a carving of fl...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Lapparra – Box Of 12 Silver Fish Cutlery Art Deco Period
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Set of 12 fish cutlery forks and knives in solid silver, 24 pieces, ART DECO period model, circa 1930. Documentation "The 20th century French goldsmithery of Tony BOUILLET" Dimension...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian English Silver & Enamel Cigarette Case Birmingham 1894 Erotic
Located in London, GB
An beautiful Antique Victorian Silver & Enamel Cigarette Case. The Cover of this Cigarette Case had a gorgeous Enamelled Imaged of a naked woman sitting on the banks of a river weari...
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19th Century English Antique Sterling Silver

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Enamel, Sterling Silver

Lagriffoul & Laval Sterling Silver Set 152 Pieces
By Henri Albert Lagriffoul
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
STERLING SILVER SET - Hallmark MINERVE - Goldsmith: LAGRIFFOUL & LAVAL - NOT NUMBERED - in its original box. OR: 152 PIECES - NET WEIGHT: 7315 grams + GROSS WEIGHT: 1440 grams com...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Gruhier - Original French Art Deco 950 Sterling Silver Serving Tureen
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from Paris the Birthplace of Art Deco, a Stunning "Gatsby Era" Original French 950 Sterling Silver Art Deco Tureen by Internationally Known French Silversmith "J. Gruhier" Sop...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Goldsmith Tetard - Art Deco Solid Silver Tray Circa 1930
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
"Goldsmith Tetard - Art Deco Solid Silver Tray Circa 1930" Octagonal shaped top mounted with a hammer, flat double-thin rim, flanked on each side by geometric handles. Dimensions: le...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Set of 6x Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Forks Pyramid Set
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a great set of Georg Jensen, sterling silver pyramid pattern forks, circa 1945. In excellent vintage condition. The dimensions are 7" L x 1" W and 6.25" L x...
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20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

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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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