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Silver, Flatware and Silverplate For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
Pair of Angelo Mangiarotti Italian Modern Sterling Silver Vases for Cleto Munari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of Italian modernist vases.
In hand-hammered sterling silver.
Designed by Angelo Mangiarotti.
Produced by Cleto Munari in an edi...
Category
1980s Italian Modernist Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Luc Lanel for Christofle 'Dinanderie' Vases
By Christofle
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This pair of vases were made in the late Art Deco period to a design by Luc Lanel for French maker Christofle. The pair are what is known as 'dinanderie', a French term for decorativ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate, Copper
Champagne Bottle Cover, Pirates Stories, Luxury Corporate Gift , Silver, Italy
By K-OVER
Located in Firenze, IT
Part of our Corporate Collection, this champagne cover pays tribute to the allure of pirate tales. Expertly chiseled on 999 per cent pure silver, it depicts a captivating narrative: a hidden treasure, a menacing sea monster, a majestic sailing ship, Poseidon, the god of the sea, and a mysterious magician, all pivotal characters in a classic pirate saga. It invites you to craft your own adventure.
Discover the real meaning of high end corporate gifts...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
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
Vintage Russian Silver Cloisonné Enamel Tea Spoon Gilt Twisted Stem
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your collection or table setting with this exquisite Antique Russian Silver and Cloisonné Enamel Tea Spoon, a masterwork of traditional Russian silversmithing and enamel arti...
Category
20th Century Russian Russian Revival Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Georg Jensen Denmark G. Albertus Sterling Silver Salt Cellar/Dish 355B #19415
By Georg Jensen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Georg Jensen Denmark sterling silver salt dip cellar, pattern #355B.
Designed by Gundorph Albertus (1887-1970), this small round footed shallow bowl features scalloped flowe...
Category
20th Century Danish Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Four Piece Tea and Coffee Service by Tiffany & Company
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This four piece tea and coffee set was made by the American jewellery and silversmithing firm Tiffany & Company. The service comprises a coffee pot, a teapot, lidded sugar pot and a creamer, all crafted from sterling silver with ivory...
Category
Early 20th Century American Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Edwardian Silver Overlay & Glass Floral Wine Coaster or Table Trivet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique wine trivet.
With a thick sterling silver overlay in a floral pattern on a glass base.
Struck to the side of the rim: STERLING.
Simply a wonderful coaster or trivet...
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Syrup Jug with Crystal Body
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Materials & Design
Sterling Silver Top
Featuring a marked sterling lid and handle, the jug’s top portion exhibits the gleaming luster associated with high-quality silver. I...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Retro Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver
60 Saint Louis Gilt Crystal Champagne Red White Wine Water Glasses Thistle 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Exquisite and luxurious set of 60 St. Louis "Thistle" handcrafted gilt faceted crystal glasses for Champagne, red wine, white wine,whisky and water made in France, circa 1950. The five complete sets for twelve person have beautiful scrolled gold details and hand cut notched stems, partly the glasses are signed with the company acid stamp to underside. Founded in 1586 in eastern France, Saint-Louis is the oldest "cristallerie" in Europe, Crystal of Saint Louis is found on royal table settings all-over the world. This set comprises 12 Champagne, 12 red wine, 12 white wine ,12 whisky and 12 water glasses...
Category
20th Century Arts and Crafts Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Set of 12 Georg Jensen Denmark Sterling Silver Salt Cellars 110 w/Mono #19861
By Georg Jensen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 12 vintage Georg Jensen Denmark sterling silver salt cellars with monogram, pattern #110.
Monogram appears to be H.
These salt cellars feature a lightly hammered finish and a curved handle. Hallmarks date these to circa 1910-1925. Perfect for individual place settings.
Cellars measures approx 1 3/8" diameter, 2" wide from rim to end of the handle.
Weighs approx 181.8g, 116.9dwt total.
Marked GI in a dotted circle...
Category
20th Century Danish Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co Colonial Sterling Silver Berry Serving Spoon Mono 9 1/8" #20370
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver berry casserole serving spoon by Tiffany & Co in the Colonial pattern with monogram.
Monogram appears to be HFF
A large serving spoon in the Colonial pattern, desig...
Category
20th Century 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
Vintage Italian Neoclassical Figural 800 Silver Pedestal Salt & Pepper Shaker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Italian Neoclassical pedestal salt & pepper shaker.
In solid .800 silver.
Each with 3 ball and claw feet and an engine turned pl...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Three Piece Sterling Silver 'Directional' Pattern Coffee Set by Gorham
By Gorham
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A three-piece coffee set in sterling silver and ebony by American maker Gorham, circa 1956. The service which was designed by Philip B. Johnson is Gorham's 'Directional' pattern whic...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Russian Imperial-Era Fabergé Silver Dinner Knife and Fork, Moscow, Circa 1900
Located in St. Catharines, ON
From the Romanov era, period of Czar Nicholas II, a silver knife and fork pair in the Rococo taste by Russia’s most famous silversmith, Carl Fabergé, ...
Category
Early 1900s Russian Rococo Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Art Deco Pepper Shaker or Caster
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine sterling silver pepper shaker or caster.
By Georg Jensen.
Model no. 236
Simply great Art Deco design!
Date:
1925-1932
Overall Condition:
It is in overall good, as-picture...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
4 Spritzer & Fuhrmann Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Candlesticks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine set of 4 tall Mid-Century Modern candlesticks.
In sterling silver.
Likely designed for Spritzer & Fuhrmann.
The set comprising of 4 cement-loaded tall candlesticks wit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Doris Fish Silver Ornament
Located in Firenze, IT
Doris Fish Silver Ornament is completely produced in Florence, Italy.
There are two models you can choose from.
Giuliano Foglia is the artist who chi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
Antique Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Owl Salt & Pepper Shakers Model No. 36A
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of figural silver salt & pepper shakers.
By Georg Jensen.
In sterling silver.
Model. no. 36A.
Designed by Georg Jensen.
Each modeled as an owl perched on a ribbed b...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Asprey & Co Georgian Style Sterling Silver Wine Funnel
By Asprey
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine English sterling silver wine funnel.
By Asprey & Co.
The funnel consists of three pieces - the funnel, the spout, and an interior ring that sits where the two connect.
Sim...
Category
Late 20th Century English Georgian Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Hip Flask #18399
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Hip Flask
This beautiful sterling silver flask was crafted from sterling silver by designer Tiffany & Co and is monogrammed "TCC"
Approximate measurem...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Flatware Set King Edward Patented in 1936 by Gorham- 8 Place Set
Located in Surfside, FL
KING EDWARD Sterling Silver Flatware set patented in 1936 by Gorham- 8 Place setting for 10 + 5 Serving Pieces. Over 4100 grams s...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Champagne Bottle Cover, Pure Silver, Can Can, Luxury Gift, made in Italy, 2024
By K-OVER
Located in Firenze, IT
For the first time, two of our expert goldsmiths, Giuliano Foglia and Andrea Pignataro, collaborated to create this exceptional champagne bottle K-OVER, a masterful blend of classica...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Belle Époque Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver St. Dustan Flatware Set 24 Pieces
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver St. Dustan Flatware Set 24 Pieces
Gorgeous Sterling Silver Tiffany & Co. Flatware Set
St. Dunstan Pattern
Total of 24 Piece...
Category
20th Century Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
21st Century, Champagne cover, Solid pure silver, Giganti, Italy
By K-OVER
Located in Firenze, IT
This champagne cover belongs to our collection “K-over Art”. Indeed, the artist depicted on a pure silver 999/°° K-OVER a scene of the Dante’s Divine Comedy. In the year to come, Flo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Original 19th Century German Schierholz Porcelain Centerpiece With Boy and Girl
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare and Important Estate German Porcelain Floral Antique 19th Century German Schierholz Porcelain Centerpiece Compote with a Boy and a Girl. ...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Set of 2 Eigel Jensen for A Michelen Denmark Sterling Silver Candleholders 20608
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 2 sterling silver candlestick holders designed by Eigel Jensen for Anton Michelsen of Copenhagen, Denmark.
Two beautiful Mid-Century design 6 post candelabras, circa 1954 and...
Category
20th Century Danish Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
21st Century, Champagne Cover, Solid Pure Silver, Emerald, Italy
By K-OVER
Located in Firenze, IT
This champagne cover is a jewel to enrich your table. Indeed, the artist transformed our pure silver 999/°° K-OVER into a precious treasure chest to keep your bottle of champagne chilled. The artist took inspiration from the well-known Fabergé Egg and perfectly managed to reproduce the beauty and refinement of the eggs produced by the House of Fabergé. In addition, egg symbolises life; we hope that our customer will use our K-OVER to celebrate the most important moments of their life.
The cover has been completely handcrafted by Stefano Vigni, a Florentine master goldsmith and a “Fabergé workmaster”. The production process took few months and the techniques used are painting, repoussage and chasing. The core value of the product is given by its artistic perfection. Indeed, the artist worked a single piece of silver and the complexity of the task was increased by the fact that the reverse side is missing. It is also important to underline the great attention in chiseling geometrical designs. In the future, it will be hard to find such a talented artist.
The champagne cover is made in solid silver 999...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Russian Empire Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Set of 4 Crested Tiffany & Co Gilt Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine set of 4 antique gilt sterling silver salt & pepper shakers.
By Tiffany & Co.
Each shaker is engraved to the center with a Crest of a large bird (which appears to be a...
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Leaf Dish/Bowl 22885 #19272
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver leaf dish/bowl by Tiffany & Co, pattern # 22885.
A medium sized leaf shaped dish with openwork stem design and 2 ball feet underneath. Hallmarks date these pieces to...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Prelude International Sterling Coffee Pot, Creamer & Sugar Bowl
Located in Surfside, FL
Prelude International sterling coffee pot 26.33 oz troy, creamer 7.07 oz troy & sugar bowl w/ lid 9.45 oz troy. 42.85 oz troy
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 6 German Art Deco .800 Solid Silver Cordial or Liquor Glasses
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 6 Art Deco silver cordials.
Elegantly simple with diminutive cups, straight stems and a round foot.
The bases are marked with .800 for the silver fineness, a moon an...
Category
20th Century German Art Deco Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
21st Century, Champagne cover, Solid pure silver, Battaglia di Camollia, Italy
By K-OVER
Located in Firenze, IT
This champagne cover is a true masterpiece, skillfully capturing the essence of Giorgio Vasari’s famous fresco, “Battaglia di Porta Camollia.” Crafted from pure silver 999/°°, the ar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Champagne Bottle Cover, Luxury Corporate Gifts, Silver, Wall Street, Italy
By K-OVER
Located in Firenze, IT
This champagne cover belongs to our Corporate Collection.
Discover the real meaning of high end corporate gifts with K-Over's Corporate Collection, wher...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Pair of Wilkens & Söhne German Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Candelabra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of German Mid Century modern three-light candelabra.
By M.H. Wilkens and Söhne.
Each consisting of 3 joined arms supported by a flaring base and terminate in oval or n...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Modernist Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Japanese Collection in box of Three Pure Silver Kobans of "Katsushika Hokusai"
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Item Details :
Presenting a rare and beautiful Japanese collection of three pure silver koban featuring the most recognized scenes from 'Katsushika Hokusai’s' iconic woodblock p...
Category
1970s Japanese Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Alex Jona Sterling Silver Dog Bone Money Clip
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, CH
Alex Jona hand crafted in Italy, rhodium plated sterling silver dog bone money clip with paw inlay.
Alex Jona gifts stand out, not only for their special design and for the excellen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
830 Silver Finland Pekka Piekäinen Vodka Set
Located in Orimattila, FI
830 Silver Finland Pekka Piekäinen Vodka Set
Silver 830 Finland Pekka Piekäinen Design Bottle and 12 Silver Mug and comes with Pekka Piekäinen's Desin...
Category
Late 20th Century Finnish Modernist Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Curved Handle Loop Baby Spoon with Mono #16853
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver baby spoon with curved loop handle by Tiffany & Co with monogram.
Monogram appears to be AR
Timeless small baby/child feeding spoon featuring a curved loop handle. ...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver and Crystal Vanity Set
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details:
The set includes Tiffany & Co sterling serving tray, it is stamped with serial number 21253, q-tips jar, cotton balls jar, pill box, perfume bottle and tooth brush...
Category
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
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
Pampaloni sterling silver candelabra
Located in Perugia, IT
925/ooo sterling silver candelabra manufactured by Pampaloni, Florence Italy.
Total weight 307 g
Base 12.5 x 8 cm
Height 18 cm
Silver surface with glossy finish.
Essential design ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Jugendstil W.M.F. Silver Plated Punch Bowl or Tureen with a Hunt Scene
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine German Jugendstil punch bowl or tureen (or "Bowle" in German).
By W.M.F., the Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik.
In silver plate.
With a three-dimensional depiction of Dia...
Category
Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
English 1980's Modernist Caryatic Sterling Silver Bowl by Stuart Devlin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine modernist English bowl in sterling silver.
Made by Stuart Devlin.
Comprised of a triangular three corner concave top supported by a pedestal of nude human figures and a ring...
Category
Late 20th Century British Modernist Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Cigar Case by Unger Brothers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare Unger Bros. sterling silver pocket cigar case.
With sections for 4 cigars and a gold washed interior.
The hinge and clasp are in good working order.
The side stamped with t...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Covered Pitcher Circa 1907-1947 #18014
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Covered Pitcher Circa 1907-1947
This gorgeous sterling silver covered pitcher was created by designer Tiffany & Co with meticulous detailing and holds u...
Category
1910s Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Signed Storck & Sinsheimer Pseudo-Hanau Solid Silver Muffineer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine 800 silver muffineer.
By Storck & Sinsheimer.
Of a bullet form with rocaille embellished foot and a repousse decorated body and cover.
The repo...
Category
Early 20th Century German Baroque Revival Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Antique Wang Hing & Co. Chinese Export Silver Travel Dresser Bottle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Chinese Export silver cased travel dresser bottle.
The interior housing is an English glass dresser bottle with a stopper.
The exterior consisting of a hand made con...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Set of 12 David Andersen Gilt Sterling Silver & Blue Enamel Demitasse Spoons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 12 demitasse and coffee spoons.
By the David Andersen silver company of Oslo, Norway.
In gilt sterling silver with ornate cobalt blue and white enamel decoration.
D...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Russian Empire Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage Stearling Silver German Coffe Set
Located in Cairo, EG
Vintage germany 1950s world war 2 stearling silver 4 pieces coffee set with an estimate silver wight 1 kg hall marked 925 and initial maker mark
Category
1950s Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Set of 6 Dansk Denmark Sterling Silver Tjorn Flat Handle Butter Spreaders #20610
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 6 sterling silver flat handle butter spreaders in the Tjorn pattern by Dansk Denmark.
Designed by Danish artist and designer Jens Quistgaard in 1959, Dansk's Tjorn pattern is...
Category
20th Century Danish Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Faberge Pink and Green Enamel Taperstick Holder by Faberge'
By Karl Fabergé
Located in London, GB
A Faberge pink & green enamel taperstick holder by Faberge', the sconce of translucent pink enamel on an engine turned radiating guilloché ground, the pink column...
Category
Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Set of 6 Georg Jensen Acanthus Sterling Silver Dessert/Oval Soup Spoons #19717
By Georg Jensen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 6 sterling silver dessert/oval soup spoons by Georg Jensen Denmark in the Acanthus pattern.
The Acanthus pattern was designed by Johan Rohde and introduced in 1917. A romanti...
Category
20th Century Danish Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co Castilian Sterling Silver 5pc Place Setting w/Monogram #19061
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver 5pc place setting by Tiffany & Co in the Castilian pattern with monogram.
Monogram appears to be HCD
The Castilian pattern was designed by Arthur LeRoy Barney and introduced in 1929. This 5pc place setting includes 1 of each utensil: New French Pistol...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cartier Apple Mid-Century Modern Picture Frame Sterling Silver
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning and rare Cartier Sterling Silver Picture Frame in an Apple Motif. The frame is signed Cartier and is a fabulous Mid-Century Modern piece of vintage Cartier. I l...
Category
20th Century Italian Modernist Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
R Blackinton Co Sterling Silver Hip Flask w/Mono #15758
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver hip flask by R. Blackinton & Co with monogram.
Monogram appears to be BRS
Beautiful curved hip flask featuring a hammered finish with striped and V design stripes, ...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Super rare Vintage Asprey Sterling Silver Tastevin Wine Taster
By Asprey
Located in Troy, MI
For the wine connoisseur / enthusiast! You will be delighted with this beautiful "tastevin" or wine taster with stylized coiled snake handle with original box! Engraved AMJ. Asprey i...
Category
1990s English Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
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.