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Vintage Persian Solid Silver Lidded Box / Bowl Iran, c. 1940
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage Persian solid Silver Lidded Container with an oval shape and a tall pointed lid. The body of the Box and the surface of the lid are embellished with rich, ornate ...
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20th Century Persian Sterling Silver

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Silver

Sterling Silver Vinaigrette Birmingham 1824
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Sterling silver vinaigrette Date : Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1824 for Thomas Shaw Period : George IV Origin : Birmingham, England Decoration : Tooled embelishment to the ...
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1820s British George IV Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Tureen by Marc Jacquard Retailed by Bulgari 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a magnificent antique French sterling silver soup tureen and lid, retailed by Bulgari Rome with hallmarks for the maker Marc Jacquard and circa 1810 in date. This round Silver Serving Tureen has Rococo elements perfectly accenting the elegant body, with bold scroll handles decorated with foliate and floral ornamentation and stands on a pedestal foot with an encircled border. It features an exceptional cast floral and fruit bouquet finial on the lid. The tureen is beautiful in its simplicity and comes with its own vintage luxury case labelled Bulgari. Condition: In excellent condition with clear hallmarks and no dings, dents or signs of repair. Please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 28 x width 37 x depth 29 Weight 76 troy oz Dimensions in inches: Height 11.0 x width 14.6 x depth 11.4 Weight 2.36 kg Bulgari The founder of the Bulgari brand is Sotirios Voulgaris who was born in March 1857 and came from the Epirus Village of Paramythia, the largest Aromanian center of silversmithing in the Balkans. He was one of eleven children of his father Georgios Voulgaris (1823–1889) and his Aromanian mother Eleni Stronggaris. In 1881, Sotirios Bulgari moved to Rome and, in 1884, opened his first store on via Sistina 85. In 1888, he married Aromanian Eleni Basio with whom he had six children: Constantine-Georgios (1889–1973), Leonidas-Georgios (1890–1966), Maria-Athena (1891–1976), Sofia (1893–1908), Alexandra (1895–1984) and Spyridon (1897–1932); Leonidas-Georgios is the father of the current chairman of the company, Paolo Bulgari.[9] In 1905, he unveiled the Via Condotti shop that would become the company's flagship.[10] In its early years, Bulgari was known for silver pieces that borrowed elements from Byzantine and Islamic art, combining them with floral motifs. At the time, Paris was the apex of fashion and creativity, and its trends influenced Sotirio's designs for decades: jewels of the early 20s were characterised by platinum Art Deco settings while those of the 30s featured geometric diamond motifs—sometimes set in combination with coloured gemstones. Convertible jewels...
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1810s French Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Large Antique Sterling Silver Two Handled Tray Tea Serving 1906
Located in London, GB
An exceptionally large Antique solid Silver Tray with a classic gadroon border embellished with foliate and shell patterns. This Silver Serv...
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20th Century English Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Tazza Compote 263B, Grape Motif
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Vintage Georg Jensen sterling silver tazza compote with grape motif. This fabulous Georg Jensen sterling silver tazza features Jensen's iconic grape motif, a celebrated range of pieces which were inspired by the Art Nouveau aesthetic coupled with time the artist spent traveling in Italy. Georg Jensen was born in 1866 and trained as a sculptor at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, graduating in 1892. Jensen began his artistic career in ceramics and started working with silver in 1904. He went on to establish his own smithy in Copenhagen and like many others working during the Art Nouveau period, was strongly influenced by natural forms and structure found in flowers and plants. As mentioned above, Jensen spent time in Italy shortly after the turn of the century and developed an appreciation for ancient Roman silver work. He was also struck by the work of more recent Italian artists and was particularly influenced by those pieces which drew upon classical mythology, such as Baroque painter Caravaggio's 'Bacchus'. Jensen combined these influences with emerging Art Nouveau organic motifs, leading him to utilize the malleable qualities of silver to create his renowned Grape Collection. This form of this silver tazza was initially designed by Jensen in 1918. The piece has a round pedestal foot which rises to a thick columnar stem reminiscent of the twisting trunk...
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1930s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

20th Cebtury Italian Big Sterling Silver Letter Opener
Located in VALENZA, IT
Large, completely handmade, sterling silver letter opener. Perfect for a prestigious desk. The blade is smooth while the hand is embossed by hand on both sides with scrolls and fl...
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1990s Italian Other Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian sterling silver cigar case, Engraved
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive and decorative antique sterling silver cigar case. A lovely substantial and heavy piece, made from heavily engraved s...
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

20th Century Chinese Export Solid Silver Four Piece Tea Set, Paosing c.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-20th Century Chinese export solid silver four piece tea set, comprising of a coffee pot, teapot, sugar pot and milk jug, each tree-trunk shaped body applied with prunus...
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Early 1900s Chinese Other Antique Sterling Silver

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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...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

Antique Indian Silver Two Handled Cup & Cover c. 1925 Kolhapur Races
Located in London, GB
A magnificent Antique Indian Two Handled Cup & Cover with an unusual spherical form on top of tall column. The body of the Cup is embellished with beautiful chased floral patterns s...
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20th Century Indian Sterling Silver

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Silver

Edwardian Sterling Silver Handmade Salt & Pepper Shaker
Located in cochabamba, BO
These Edwardian salt & pepper shakers are top quality pieces made by Helaria Silversmiths in Bolivia, a country with a centuries old history with silversmithing. They have an ovoid b...
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2010s Bolivian Edwardian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Indian Colonial Silver Jug made in Calcutta, India in c. 1860 Beer Pimms
By Allan & Hayes
Located in London, GB
A magnificent Antique 19th Century Indian Silver Jug. This Jug has a tapered cylindrical form embellished with a cast applied band of lion heads holding impressive swags of wheat or ...
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19th Century Indian Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

Pair Antique Irish Georgian Silver Wine Goblets 1802 06
Located in London, GB
A pair of Antique Irish George III Silver Wine Goblets. These Goblets are of excellent size and each is embellished with bands of engraved patterns and each has two engraved crests. ...
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Early 19th Century Irish Georgian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Vintage N.M. Thune Norway Demitasse Sterling Silver and Enamel Spoons (6)
Located in Naples, FL
Add a touch of elegance to your espresso/tea time with these vintage N.M. Thune Norway sterling silver and enamel demitasse spoons. The beautiful design and fine craftsmanship make ...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Vintage N M Thune Norway Sterling Silver and Enamel Demitasse Spoons (6)
Located in Naples, FL
Enhance your collection with these exquisite demitasse spoons by N.M. Thune. Crafted with utmost precision and made of authentic sterling silver, these spoons exude elegance and cha...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Pair Of 5-Flame Art Nouveau Silver Candelabras, Tétard Frères Paris France c1910
Located in Vienna, AT
Two festive five-flame candelabras on a round, centrally raised foot, segmented by four applied pilasters with volute ends protruding over the rim, ring-shaped and radial relief band...
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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Sterling Silver

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Silver

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Caldlesticks
Located in VALENZA, IT
Pair of sterling silver candlesticks, depicting Hercules holding the world. The figure of Hercules and the candle holder are in 925 silver while the world and the base are in rutinia...
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1980s Italian Greek Revival Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

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...
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1940s Danish Hollywood Regency Vintage Sterling Silver

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Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Tiffany Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver frame by the world renowned Tiffany and Company. It’s a standard four-by-six picture frame with a black leather back. The sterling silver has a s...
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1960s American Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Pair of Candle Holder Sterling Silver Rococo Style Candlesticks, 1937s
Located in Hampshire, GB
A set of 2 antique silver CG Hallberg, a pair of Rococo-style silver candlesticks, pressed, cast and chased. Circular, curved feet with hinged. Tested with the scratch test, height a...
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1930s Danish Rococo Revival Vintage Sterling Silver

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Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling 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 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

Silvered Sea Shell Cymbiola
Located in New York, NY
Cymbiola silvered shell 8". Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in Rome, Italy for over 20 years to make our signature silvered shells. Our workshop has been operate...
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2010s Italian Victorian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Bunny Sterling Silver Sugar Container
Located in Milan, IT
Sterling silver sugar bowl in the form of a small bucket, from which a curious bunny playfully peeks out. Entirely handcrafted by the artisan silversmith atelier Fratelli Lisi in Flo...
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2010s Italian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Goblet '1880'
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, unusual antique Victorian English sterling silver goblet; an addition to our collection of presentation related silverware. This exceptional antique Exeter sterling silver goblet has a circular bell-shaped form onto a knopped stem and circular spreading foot. The body of this exceptional Victorian goblet is embellished with two bright cut engraved viola floral sprays, incorporating two arched cartouches. One cartouche bears the original bright cut engraved illustration of root vegetable, and the other remains vacant. The upper portion and knop of the pedestal stem are embellished with applied bead decorated borders. The foot of this Victorian wine goblet...
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1880s English Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Art Deco Continental Silver (.830) Vase by David Andersen
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco, Continental silver (.830) vase, Norway, circa 1915, David Andersen - maker. Hammered silver is decorated with beaded design. Measures 11 1/4 inches high x 5 inches diameter...
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1910s Norwegian Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Beautiful pair of Swedish Salt Cellars in Silver from 1922
Located in Knivsta, SE
Beautiful pair of Swedish Salt Cellars in Silver. Made in hammered silver with ball decorations. Control stamped in Sweden with U7 = 1922. Perfect for serving salt and pepper. Wear...
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1920s Swedish Vintage Sterling Silver

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Silver

Antique Silver Rococo Style Sugar Bowl, Decorative Objects Gold Gilding Inside
Located in Hampshire, GB
Antique valuable silver box or Decorative sugar bowl with lid pressed, cast and chased, gold gilding on the inside. Oval, domed body on short, curved feet...
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Late 19th Century German Rococo Revival Antique Sterling Silver

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Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver German Shepherd Dog Sculpture
Located in VALENZA, IT
German Shepherd dog sculpture in sterling silver. The sculpture of the German Shepherd dog was made with the 925 sterling silver casting method and masterfully finished with chisel ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Other Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Pint Tankard London 1864
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Sterling silver pint tankard Date : Hallmarked in London in 1864 for William Evans Period : Victoria Origin : London, England Decoration...
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1860s British Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

Christopher Nigel Lawrence 1981 Sterling Silver Salt and Pepper Pots
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver salt and pepper pots made by Christopher Nigel Lawrence; ...
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1980s English Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique George V Sterling Silver Photograph Frame (1911)
By E.F. Braham Ltd
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver photograph frame; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. This exceptional antique George V sterling silver photograph frame has a rounded rectangular form with an incurved, domed upper portion and a plain rectangular internal window. The surface of this George V silver photo frame is plain and embellished with a paralleling embossed decorated border to the rim. This antique silver photograph frame...
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1910s English Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

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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 ...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Large Sterling Silver Wine Pitcher, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Made by Dominick and Haff (New York, 1868-1928) was absorbed into Reed and Barton. Retailed by J.E. Caldwell and Co.
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Early 1900s Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique George IV Sterling Silver Mustard Pot
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique George IV English sterling silver mustard pot; an addition to our 19th century silverware collection. This exceptional antique George IV...
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1820s English Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

.800 Silver Miniature Artist Easel & Modern Painting Trompe l'oeil Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
.800 Silver Miniature Artist Easel & Modern Painting Trompe l'oeil Sculpture Italy, Later 20th Century A tour de force of miniature silver sculptures, this truly unique, a visual a...
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20th Century Italian Modern Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Vintage Hazorfim Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers, a Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Made in Tel-Aviv, Israel and acquired in the late 1980s, this is a classic and traditional set of .925 Sterling Silver salt and pepper shakers created by Hazorfim - the collaborativ...
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1980s Unknown International Style Vintage Sterling Silver

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Silver

Pair of Weighted Sterling Silver Convertible Three-Light Cadelabra
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Weighted Sterling Silver Convertible Three-Light Cadelabra. Base is 4" in diameter. 10" in width, 8.5" in height without arms and 12" in height with arms.
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Early 20th Century English George IV Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique George IV Sterling Silver Vinaigrette
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George IV English cast sterling silver vinaigrette; an addition to our diverse collectable silverware collection. This exceptional antiqu...
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1820s English Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique George V Britannia Standard Silver Mustard Pot
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English Britannia standard silver mustard pot; part of our Britannia silverware collection. This exceptional antique George V Br...
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1910s English Vintage Sterling Silver

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Britannia Standard Silver

Georg Jensen, Viking, rare salt spoon with amber-colored horn part.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen, Viking, rare salt spoon with amber-colored horn part. A handle made of sterling silver. Stamped GJ 1915. In excellent condition. Dimensions: L 10.6 cm.
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1910s Danish Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

19th Century English Sterling Steer Snuff Box, London 1862
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century English Sterling Steer Snuff Box, London 1862 With numerous hallmarks including Makers Mark of 'BM' For aficionados of 19th-century English silver, we are pleased to o...
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19th Century English High Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

A Pair of Tapio Wirkkala, Serving Bowls In Silver & Teak, TW-85, 1960s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful pair of leaf shaped silver bowls with teak handles, designed by Tapio Wirkkala and manufactured by Kultakeskus Oy in Finland in the 1960s. A perfect display of Wirkkala i...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

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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

Vintage "LaPaglia" Table Lighter by Georg Jensen
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage "LaPaglia" table lighter by Georg Jensen, circa 1950s. The lighter is in good vintage condition and measures 2"D x 2.25"H. The lighters spring mechanism works well; it has n...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Metal, Sterling Silver

Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Sterling Silver Cruet Set London 1903
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Goldsmiths and Silversmiths cruet set Date : Hallmarked in London in 1903 for the Goldsmiths and Silversmiths company Period : Edward VII Origin : London, England Decoratio...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver

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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

Duncan & Scobbie Antique Sterling Silver Napkin Rings (Boxed)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
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...
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1930s British 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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