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Silver, Flatware and Silverplate For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 1950s
Period: 1930s
Period: 1940s
Important antique silver cutlery service with storage cabinet
Located in BARI, IT
Antique silver, mother-of-pearl, and ivory cutlery service consisting of 177 pieces. It is contained in a special wooden cabinet. On the cabinet as on each flatware is the initial "R...
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Italian .800 Silver Fountain of Neptune by Eugenio & Angelo Orefice
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This monumental table fountain was made in Italy during the mid 20th Century and is crafted from silver. The piece has been forged from 800 purity silver (Italian standard) in Milan,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Vintage Buccellati Fruit Basket, Silver, Circa 1970
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional example of mid-century Italian silverwork, this vintage centerpiece by Mario Buccellati showcases the legendary artisan's mastery of form, texture, and composition. En...
Category
1970s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
From a German Royal Household Large Serving-Plate 800/0 Silver Germany 1900
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautifully handcrafted serving-plate made of 800/0 Silver in Münster, Germany by Jewellers Osthues, circa 1900 will be an eyecatcher on any festive table.
The elegant rim is „D...
Category
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Pair of Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Pierced Compotes or Tazzas with Wild Roses
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of compotes or tazzas.
By Tiffany & Co.
In sterling silver.
With borders decorated with cast wild roses & leafwork and openwork branches & stems that comprise the rims...
Category
20th Century American Gilded Age Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Crested Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Tea or Coffee Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique crested tea or coffee service.
Comprised of a tall tea or coffee pot with a wooden handle, an open sugar, and a creamer in heavy-gauge sterling silver.
Each of the 3...
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Old or Antique Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Baby Teething Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine sterling silver baby teething ring.
By Tiffany & Co.
With an internal rattle.
Simply a great piece from Tiffany & Co!
Date:
Mid-20th Century
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Figural Israel & Son Ltd. Sterling Silver Cow Creamer or Milk Pitcher
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine figural sterling silver creamer or milk pot by Israel Freeman & Son.
In the form of a cow with a loop 'tail' handle, hinged lid to the back, and spout at the mouth.
A t...
Category
20th Century German Gilded Age Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 925 Sterling Silver Coffee & Tea Pot
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Tiffany & Co.
Metal Type: Sterling Silver
Width: 7.25 inches
Length: 8.50 inches
Weight: 446.07 grams
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 925 sterling silver coffee & tea pot. The ...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
1912 Bowl Cut Crystal Glass solid 830 Silver / 448 gr
Located in SE
Fine crystal glass Bowl with Silver rim in Empire / Neoclassical style.
On the rim : Swedish standard hallmarks confirming solid at least 830 graded Silver alloy, fragmented marks o...
Category
1910s Swedish Empire Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Crystal, Silver
Antique Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Ornamental 41 Sugar Spoon
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage Georg Jensen sugar spoon.
In sterling silver.
Model no. Ornamental 41
Designed by Georg Jensen.
Simply a great sugar spoon!...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Tea Infuser with Tray
Located in Dallas, TX
For the hot tea lover!
Category
Mid-20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Paul Revere Reproduction Sterling Silver Water Pitcher
By Georg Jensen
Located in Baltimore, MD
Georg Jensen Paul Revere Reproduction Sterling Silver Water Pitcher
Weight: 21.75 ozt.
Length: 7 1/4 inches
Diameter: 4.5 inches
Composition: .925 Sterling Silver
Monogramed
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Contemporary Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Denmark Grann and Laglye Sterling Silver Serving Spoon
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Denmark Grann and Laglye Sterling Silver Serving Spoon
This is a lovely sterling silver serving spoon designed by Grann and Laglye.
Measurements: 9 7/8" L, 2 3/4" W.
Weight: 12...
Category
20th Century Danish Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rare Set of 9 Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Vine Pattern Butter Pats
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An extremely rare set of sterling silver butter pats.
In the Vine pattern decorated with raised poppies and other flowers around the rim's edge.
By Tiffany & Co.
Monogrammed to t...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Modern Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 6 Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver 7" Salad Plates 5810/134 #18800
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 6 sterling silver salad plates by Tiffany & Co.
No monogram
Beautifully ornate salad plates, rims feature baskets overflowing with flowers...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 7 Christofle Sterling Silver Chinon Modern Hollow Knives 9 3/4" #20509
By Christofle
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 7 sterling silver handle modern hollow dinner knives in the Chinon pattern by Christofle France.
The Chinon pattern was in production from 1991-2018. It features a classic fi...
Category
20th Century French Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Vine Pattern Berry or Serving Spoon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Tiffany & Co. sterling silver serving or berry spoon.
With a gold wash to the bowl.
In the 'Vine' pattern with a conch shell shaped bowl and an embossed grape vine decorating the length of the handle.
Simply a great Tiffany serving spoon...
Category
20th Century American Art Nouveau Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Magnificent Art Deco 1925 Sterling Silver Horse Racing Trophy Pimlico Cup
Located in Lauderdale by the Sea, FL
Details: We are proud to offer this magnificent early American solid sterling silver trophy which was expertly crafted by Schofield Co Of Baltimore for the winner of the Pimlico cup in 1925 .
Very few of these trophies have survived since the race was first run in 1919 - The Pimlico Cup was postponed from 1931 through 1943 as a result of cutbacks necessitated by the Great Depression and the entry of the United States into World War II.
Only four Pimlico Cup trophies are known to have survived from this era- of which this is one, incidentally at the time of writing this is the oldest known example.
This trophy has a very majestic stature - standing at over 13 inches tall and 17.50 inches wide, it is the epitome of excellence for the winner of such a prestigious race.
On each side it has two unbridled thoroughbred horse heads that serve as handles,elegant Art Nouveau influenced font lettering (Repousse) and a five layer decorative band at the base.
Applied at the center of the base is there is the Baltimore State Seal also in sterling silver- a homage to the city where the race was held and also incidentally the home the silversmiths who created this piece.
On the opposite side and there is a JC intertwined monogram decorated with stirrups and a riding crop which referred to the the owners of the winning horse, (Jones brothers Oil executives) of Audley Farm Stable .
What is unusual about this piece is the dedication - it was done by hand using the repousse method, not applied which only adds to the high quality workmanship - The dedication reads " Autumn Meeting...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Teaset HEPPLEWHITE 1907 6 Piece
Located in Miami, FL
Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Teaset
HEPPLEWHITE 1907 Reed & Barton, sterling tea, water kettle, coffee, 6 pcs set
Special Characteristics: 560
Sterling, Hollowware
Discontinued Pi...
Category
1910s British Colonial Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Sterling Silver Footed Shabbat Candlesticks Stamped “ST 925”
Located in New York, NY
A Timeless Centerpiece for Jewish Tradition
Elevate your Shabbat or holiday observance with this pair of sterling silver footed candlesticks, combining classic design with refined c...
Category
20th Century Israeli Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Set of 12 Tiffany & Co Art Deco Sterling Silver Art Deco Shot Cups or Cordials
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 12 silver cordials or shot glasses.
By Tiffany & Co.
In sterling silver.
Each shot cup with terrific streamlined design including a plunger foot, a tapered body, and...
Category
20th Century American Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Theodore B. Starr Sterling Silver Bowl
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Theodore B. Starr Sterling Silver Bowl 2691. Overall measurement is 7-1/4 inches including a beautiful decorated floral patterned rim. The usable depth is 3- 1/2 diameter by 3/4 inch...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Denmark 529 Sterling Silver Hammered Tray #15339
By Georg Jensen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver round tray by Georg Jensen Denmark, circa 1928.
Pattern # 529, created by long-time Jensen designer Johan Rohde, this large round tray features a lightly hammered fi...
Category
20th Century Danish Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
1905 Pair of Candle Holders Neoclassical Corinthian Columns / 372 gr
Located in SE
A pair of 1905 Empire Styled solid Sterling Silver candlesticks.
Well ornamented neoclassical Corinthian columns decorated with crisp and detailed ribbon swags, garlands and acanthu...
Category
Early 1900s Swedish Classical Greek Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Austrian (Vienna) 830 Silver Salt & Pepper Cellars with Toothpick Holder
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Antique XIXc Continental Salt & Pepper Cellar
is beautifully designed & performed in 830 Silver,
it features a toothpicks (candle) holder to the centre &
bearing Austrian (Vi...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Edwardian Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Set of 4 Tall Matched Regency Style Silver Plated Candlesticks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 4 matching silver plated candlesticks.
In the Regency style.
Having an oval form with shaped candlecups, fluted sides, and a stepped base.
Each has a felt padded b...
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Russian Silver Plate Samovar with Tray Set
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
- The set is made out of silver plate with celluloid/ bone details
- The samovar features floral & geometric motifs
- The tray stamped with makers marks that are a little worn off (З...
Category
Early 20th Century Russian Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Large Antique Webster Edwardian Silver Overlay & Glass Wine Coaster or Trivet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine wine coaster or trivet.
By the Webster Co. of North Attleboro, MA.
With a sterling silver overlay in a floral pattern on a glass base.
Marked to the rim for Webster / Sterl...
Category
20th Century American Edwardian Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Tapio Wirkkala Bronze Bowl TW491
Located in Orimattila, FI
Tapio Wirkkala, bronze bowl model TW491, Kultakeskus, Hämeenlinna. Finland
Bowl, diameter 29 cm, height 11.5 cm. Marked "Kultakeskus Oy
Tapio Wirkkala (1915–1985) – Master of Desig...
Category
Late 20th Century Finnish Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Bronze
Pair Antique Art Deco Gorham Sterling Silver Japonisme Martini-Cocktail Glasses
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of Art Deco martini or cocktail glasses
In sterling silver.
By the Gorham Manufacturing Co.
Each with engraved feet supporting slender pedestals and tapered cups with ...
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany Makers Monteith Sterling Silver Toothed Bowl Gorgeous!
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Tiffany Makers Monteith Sterling Silver Toothed Bowl Gorgeous!
Beautiful Sterling Silver Bowl by Tiffany Makers
Serial #25156
Monteith Bowl
Diameter = 6.75"
Height = 4.25"
Total Ma...
Category
20th Century American Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Hammered 950 Silver and Enamel Nut Dish #21023
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Hammered 950 silver and enamel nut dish.
This beautiful small dish is crafted in high quality 95% pure silver and features a lightly hammered finish with bright colored enamel scrol...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Buccellati Silver Double Handle Bowl
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Buccellati silver double handle bowl, circa 1900s
A magnificent work of handmade sterling silver bowl, featuring double handles and flowers motif; marked Buccellati, Made in Italy, ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Set of 2 Sterling Silver Kiddush/Shot Cups with Engraving #21020
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 2 sterling silver kiddush/shot cups.
Monogram appears to be S (see photos).
Small cups with beautiful bright cut etched designs around the cup, including the Star of David.
...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Three-Piece Coffee Service
Located in New York, NY
A mid 20th century, circa 1960-1970, three-piece Tiffany & Co. sterling silver coffee service comprised of a coffeepot, creamer and sugar bowl.
Signed: Tiffany & Co.
England
Sterlin...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Shot Set Designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala
Located in Orimattila, FI
Shot Set Designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala
A bottle and six glasses presented in a fine oak case. A rare collector’s set.
The glasses are approximately 5.5 cm tall with a diamet...
Category
Late 20th Century Finnish Modernist Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Tab Handled Sterling Silver Oval Footed Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Art Deco oval, footed bowl.
By Tiffany & Co.
In sterling silver.
With a large, slightly lobed oval or heart shaped bowl fixed with an open work tab handle and supported on...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Small Cartier/Robert Linzeler Art Deco 950 Sterling Silver Serving Tray/Platter
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine French Art Deco serving tray or platter.
In 950 fine silver.
Of a six-sided or hexagonal form with a shaped edge, stepped rim, and a shallow well.
Decorated with a ra...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 6 Christofle Sterling Silver Chinon Forks 8 1/8" #20510
By Christofle
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 6 sterling silver forks in the Chinon pattern by Christofle France.
The Chinon pattern was in production from 1991-2018. It features a classic fiddle design handle. The B on ...
Category
20th Century French Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Havadalah Spice Box Besamim Spike Tower #21686
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver Havadalah Spice Box Besamim Spike Tower.
No monogram or engraving
This spice box for a Havadalah ceremony features silver pearl design accents on a hexagon tower wi...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Period Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Footed Bowl by Johan Rohde
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine sterling silver footed bowl or compote.
Designed by Johan Rohde for Georg Jensen.
Model no. 17A
Simply a wonderful bowl!
Date:
1915 - 1930
Overall Condition:
It is in ove...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair British Airways Concorde Sterling Silver Napkin Rings in the Original Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of English sterling silver napkin rings.
Made for the Concorde supersonic airliner division of British Airways.
Fully hallmarked to the back British Airways / London / Sterling / 1992
Simply a wonderful pair of collectible Concorde napkin...
Category
1990s British Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver cocktail shaker 800
Located in Perugia, IT
Silver cocktail shaker 800
Weight g 390
Height 22 cm
Diameter 9,5cm
Diameter base 6,5 cm
Made by Cesa - Made in Italy
Elegant oblique godron finish with slightly rounded ribs. Perfe...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Art Deco Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Matchbox Holder No. 639 by Harald Nielsen
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine sterling silver match holder.
Designed by Harald Nielsen for Georg Jensen.
Model no. 639.
Simply a wonderful piece of Georg Jensen silver!
Date:
Early 20th Century
Overal...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
S. Kirk & Sons Rose Berry Repousse Sterling Silver Fruit Compote Spoon
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
By S. Kirk & Sons, circa 1930, add this artful repousse sterling silver fruit compote serving spoon to your fine tableware collection. In...
Category
1930s American Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Wallace Figural Sterling Silver Clam Shaped Bowl No. 393
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage American figural sterling silver bowl.
By Wallace.
Model no. 393.
In the form of a half clam shell supported by a crescent shaped foot.
Simply a wonderful piece of...
Category
20th Century American Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
1916 Neo Classical Empire Bonboniere solid Gilt 830 Silver / 280 gr
Located in SE
Antique Neo - Classical / Empire styled Bonboniere in solid high-grade Silver. Measures - about 18.5 cm high, the bowl is 10.5 cm in diameter, opening Ø 7 cm,base 8 cm at widest poi...
Category
1910s Swedish Neoclassical Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
Sterling Silver Raimond Mid Century Shell Ice Tea Highball Spoons Straws
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Upcycle your drink presentations with this fantastic set of six sterling silver iced tea drink mixer straws. Each tall 8 inch long spoon has a shell-shaped base is that is concave to...
Category
1960s North American Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair Christofle France Delafosse Silverplate Fork & Spoon Salad Servers
By Christofle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of silverplate salad servers.
By Christofle France.
In the Delafosse pattern with wheat & flower decoration throughout.
Simply a wonderful pair of salad servers in th...
Category
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Miniature Golf Set with Bag, Clubs, and Caddy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine miniature sterling silver golf set.
By Tiffany & Co.
Consisting of golf bag, a caddy with wheels, and four golf clubs (1 iron, 3 iron, 6 iron, and 8 iron).
The caddy has tw...
Category
20th Century Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Exquisite Oriental Natural Myanmar Handcrafted Jade Ink Dish Bowl, Ash Tray
Located in Kowloon, HK
Indulge in the beauty of traditional Chinese calligraphy with this exquisite ink plate, hand-carved with natural Type-A Myanmar green jadeite. The jadeite's unique colours and patter...
Category
20th Century Hong Kong Artist Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Jade
Antique Scottish Quaich or Drinking Bowl by Robert Sawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Scottish quaich.
In sterling silver.
Smithed by Robert Sawers of Edinburgh in 1901.
The quaich is a 2-handed drinking cup or bowl that was tr...
Category
Early 20th Century Scottish Edwardian Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 8 Old or Antique Japanese .950 Sterling Silver Cordials
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 8 Japanese silver cordials.
In .950 sterling silver fineness.
Perfect for an evening's Aperitif or your favorite Sake!
Date:
20th Cent...
Category
20th Century Japanese Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair Mexican Modernist Antonio Pineda Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of Mexican Modernist sterling silver salt & pepper shakers.
By Antonio Pineda.
With a blocky, stepped Modernist design.
Pineda (1919 - 2009) was one of the foremost...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Modernist Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Stieff Sterling Silver Repousse Salt Shaker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique silver salt shaker.
In sterling silver.
By Stieff.
With repousse flower decoration throughout and 3 small feet.
Simply a...
Category
Early 20th Century American Gilded Age Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique German Butter Knife of Paul L.E. von Kleist solid 835 Silver / 71gr
Located in SE
This is a German butter knife of fancy design with hand-engraved ornament on a Gilt blade and a richly decorated handle.
Made ca. 1900 -1920s it has hallmarks of M.H . Wilkens - a fa...
Category
1910s German Arts and Crafts Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Daum Nancy Art Deco Vase
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Daum Nancy Art Deco Vase
Cameo glass vase, monumental landscape, signed Daum Nancy
From the 1930s.
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Antique and Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silver Plate
While early utensils were often shaped from clay, wood or bone, silversmiths later crafted flatware from precious metal. In the 19th century, mass production of electroplated flatware made silver utensils accessible to the middle class. Now, antique and vintage silver, flatware and silver-plate objects for dining and the home are heritage pieces reflecting this history of design.
Silver spoons were so prized in 15th-century England that people would travel with the valuable utensils. Forks in the 17th century were frequently made with steel and likewise only available to the upper class. Silver flatware continued to be produced in small workshops in the 18th century and was a luxury reserved for the elite. When George I came to the throne in 1714, the silver dining service — including plates, dishes, soup tureens, chargers and sauceboats — became all-important.
Innovative manufacturing techniques such as the electroplating process in the 19th century would transform silversmithing with industrialization. Sheffield plate was used from 1750 to 1880 and involved a fusion method to fabricate everything from knife handles to serveware. French industrial chemist Henri de Ruolz discovered a gilding and silver-plating process for metals in 1841, with the silver-like results so celebrated that Napoleon III ordered a 3,000-piece flatware set. The expansion of table service in the Victorian era also led to an increasing number of flatware and serving pieces in a canteen, or cutlery chest, all with specific uses, from toast forks to butter picks.
While affordable metal flatware is widely available today, historic brands including Gorham Manufacturing Company — whose legendary contribution to the history of silver making started in 1831 — and Christofle continue the tradition of silver and silver-plate flatware.
Browse 1stDibs for both antique and contemporary silver, flatware and silver-plate objects in a range of elegant designs to enhance your dining table.