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Silver, Flatware and Silverplate For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
Webster 1930's Sterling Silver with Maker's Mark Miniature Tong
Located in New York, NY
Webster 1930's of Mass., US, sterling silver miniature tong, with their iconic maker's mark engraved measures 3 1/8 inches by 1 inch, and a width measuring 1/2 inch. Made in USA.
Category
1930s American Art Nouveau Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
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
Set of 8 Tiffany & Co Shell & Thread Sterling Silver Oval Soup Spoons 7" #19064
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 8 sterling silver Oval Bowl Soup Spoons in the Shell & Thread pattern by Tiffany & Co.
No monogram
The Shell & Thread pattern was introduced in 1905 and continues to be one ...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 3 Christofle Sterling Silver Chinon Individual Fish Knives 7 7/8" #20508
By Christofle
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 3 sterling silver individual fish knives in the Chinon pattern by Christofle France.
The Chinon pattern was in production from 1991-2018. It features a classic fiddle design ...
Category
20th Century French Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 8 Christofle Sterling Silver Chinon Forks 8 1/8" #20511
By Christofle
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 8 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
Antique Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Owl Salt & Pepper Shakers Model No. 36
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of antique salt and pepper shakers.
By Georg Jensen.
In sterling silver.
Model. no. 36.
Designed by Georg Jensen.
Each...
Category
1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Russian Silver Imperial-era Picnic Set by Grachev of St. Petersburg, circa 1900
By Grachev Brothers
Located in St. Catharines, ON
A rare Russian silver traveling necessaire from the Romanov era, period of Tsar Nicholas II, comprising a silver luncheon fork and knife with steel blade, soup spoon and beaker, the ...
Category
Early 1900s Russian Russian Empire Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Antique Cut Glass & Silver Overlay Fighting Cockerels/Game Cocks Bar Back Bottle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique bar back bottle or decanter.
In blown glass with silver overlay.
Having a silver mounted rim and etched body.
Decorated to the body ...
Category
20th Century American Edwardian Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
A finely carved jade spoon Mughal India
Located in Bangkok,, TH
Carved out of single piece of jade, this white nephrite jade spoon has been meticulously carved to make it as thin as possible. The front shallow bowl of th...
Category
2010s Indian Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 24k Gold
Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Wave Edge Small Sugar Sifter #18398
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Wave Edge Small Sugar Sifter
This beautiful small sugar sifter by designer Tiffany & Co was meticulously crafted from sterling silver in the gorgeous wa...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
21st Century, Champagne cover, Solid pure silver, Cherry blossoms, Italy
By K-OVER
Located in Firenze, IT
This champagne cover belongs to our collection “K-over Art”. The oeuvre was manufactured by a Japanese artist who wanted to celebrate her homeland. Indeed, she chiselled on a pure si...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Revival Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Vintage Rococo Style Figural Italian Gilt Silver Double Caviar Stand or Server
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Italian double caviar stand or holder.
In 800 silver with a gold wash.
Having figural half-cherub supports on a flat plinth with two spoon rests and ornate chased decoration...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Gilt Metal
Antique Art Deco Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Footed Dish or Bowl Model No 15
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique sterling silver footed dish or bowl.
In sterling silver.
By Georg Jensen.
Model no. 15
Struck with English import marks to the si...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Alex Jona Sterling Silver Men's Money Clip
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, CH
Alex Jona hand crafted in Italy, rhodium plated Sterling Silver money clip.
Alex Jona gifts stand out, not only for their special design and for the excellent quality, but also for t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Silver Handle Table Knives Set Steel Blades Galt Vintage Estate Classic
By Gorham
Located in Oakton, VA
6 knives set (15.6 oz)
Category
1940s American Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Steel
Tiffany & Co. Unusual Sterling and Copper Vase
Located in Riverdale, NY
Late Victorian sterling vase by Tiffany & Co. The body of this sterling vase has been overlaid in copper upon which another layer of silver has been added.
4 ornate etched floriform...
Category
20th Century American Edwardian Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Copper, Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Reproduction Edinborough Ladle with Monogram 'C'
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver reproduction Edinborough ladle with monogram by Tiffany & Co.
Monogram appears to be H
This small ladle features a simple and cla...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Cohr Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Fork & Spoon Salad Servers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Danish Mid-Century Modern salad serving set.
In sterling silver.
By Cohr.
Each with a Modernist stylized crown shaped handle.
(To our knowledge the pattern is unnamed.)
In general, the silversmiths at Cohr had a large impact on European silversmithing and Danish modern design in particular. Cohr was a major competitor to Georg Jensen with silversmiths often traveling between both companies for employment and exchanging ideas.
Simply a wonderful pair of Danish design sterling salad servers...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Art Deco La Pierre Babylonian Mixed Metals Sterling Silver & Copper Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Art Deco mixed metals vase.
From the La Pierre Manufacturing Company's 'Babylonian' line.
In sterling silver and copper.
Consisting of a copper body with a wide sterling silver neck and rim and a sterling silver ferrule.
With a lovely burnt red-orange patina to the copper.
Founded in 1885 in New York City by Frank H. LaPierre, the LaPierre Manufacturing Company were makers of high quality sterling silver wares...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver, Copper, Mixed Metal
Signed Otto Wolter German Modernist Sterling Silver Flower Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine German Modernist flower vase.
In sterling silver.
By the renowned German silvermith, Otto Wolter.
The vase with a wirework neck and a teardrop body supported by an oval sca...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Modernist Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Boxed Set of 6 Garrard & Co. Sterling Silver Small Wine or Cordial Goblets
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 6 small wine or cordial cups or goblets
By Garrard & Co. Limited of London, England.
In sterling silver.
Founded in 1722, Garrard was made the first ever Crown Jewelers for the English throne and held that distinction from 1843 - 2007. Garrard has also made jewelry for royalty and various world cup trophies...
Category
1960s British Modern Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Modern Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Cocktail Jigger or Measure
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine sterling silver cocktail jigger.
By Tiffany & Co.
With a gold wash and stepped, conical sides.
Model no. 22714
Simply a great Tiffany cocktail jigger!
Date:
Mid-20th Cen...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
Pair of Georg Jensen Art Deco 537 C Sterling Silver Candelabra by Harald Nielsen
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of sterling silver candelabra.
By Georg Jensen.
In sterling silver.
Model No. 537 C.
Designed by Harald Nielsen.
Simply a stunning pair of Jensen candelabra...
Category
20th Century Danish Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 925 Sterling Silver Pierced Edge Bowl
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Tiffany & Co.
Metal Type: 925 Sterling Silver
Diameter: 8.50 inches
Height: 2.75 inches
Weight: 313.97 grams
Silver vintage Tiffany & Co. pierced edge bowl. The metal was...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Italy 800 Silver Stancampiano Shell Sugar Bowl and Spoon
Located in Washington Depot, CT
800 silver shell shaped sugar bowl and spoon by Eugenio Stancampiano of Palermo, Italy.
No monogram.
Beautiful and ornate large footed shell shaped ...
Category
20th Century Italian Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Vintage Napier Sterling Silver Ice Cube Tongs
By Napier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of ice tongs for the bar.
By Napier.
In sterling silver.
With curved tines and a spring action closure.
Simply a wonderful pair of Mid-Century tongs!
Date:
Mid-20th ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Retro Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
California Modernist Allan Adler Town & Country Sterling Silver & Wood Server
By Allan Adler
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine sterling silver & ebony wood server.
By Allan Adler.
In the Town & Country pattern.
This flat serving spoon or server has a raised lip to the right hand side and a flat edg...
Category
20th Century American Modernist Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Set of 2 Engraved Kiddush Cups #18712
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling Silver Set of 2 Engraved Kiddush Cups
These gorgeous set of 2 Kiddush cups were meticulously crafted from sterling silver and are engraved "PR. BY P.B.Y.M 1908-1928 TO ESTH...
Category
1920s Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Marina J. One of A Kind Antique Sterling Silver and Baroque Pearl Spoons
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ultimate One of A Kind Antique Spoon set from Marina J. This set of six spoons features Vintage Sterling Silver and are all stamped on the bottom. Me...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Silver Teaspoon Galt Vintage Estate L Monogram Engraved Grooved Classic
Located in Oakton, VA
Around 0.30 oz
Category
1940s American Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
An erotica Indian Carved nephrite jade whiskey glass inspired from Kamasutra
Located in Bangkok,, TH
Indulge in timeless luxury with this handcrafted whiskey glass carved from a single piece of nephrite jade. Featuring an intricate Kama Sutra design inspired from Indian Konark templ...
Category
2010s Indian Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Jade
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
Vintage 925 Sterling Silver Round 3D Floral Platter Tray
Located in Houston, TX
Metal Type: 925 Sterling Silver
Length: 12.50 inches
Diameter: 12.50 inches
Weight: 741.49 grams
Vintage 925 Sterling Silver Round Platter Tray. The metal was tested and determin...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Tiffany Makers Sterling Silver Candy Dish Tray with Scalloped Edge 7.125" Wide
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Tiffany Makers Sterling Silver Candy Dish Tray with Scalloped Edge 7.125" Wide
Gorgeous Tiffany & Co. Makers Scalloped Bowl
About 7.125" Acros...
Category
20th Century American Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Denmark Sterling Silver Hammered Wine Cup #222 #18392
By Georg Jensen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Georg Jensen Denmark Sterling silver Hammered Wine Cup #222
This beautiful wine cup by designer Georg Jensen (Denmark) was meticulously crafted from sterling silver in a gorgeous, h...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Russian Silver Imperial Hunting Trophy by Fabergé
By Fabergé
Located in Chicago, IL
The trophy was made by Faberge's Moscow branch between 1899 and 1905. It is fully marked under the base with Moscow assay stamp of the period, Faberge name, and original Faberge's sc...
Category
Early 20th Century Russian Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Vintage 925 Sterling Silver Oval 3D Floral Platter Tray
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: 925 Sterling Silver
Length: 18.00 inches
Width: 12.00 inches
Weight: 1,084.84 grams
Vintage 925 Sterling Silver Oval Platter Tray. The metal was tested and determined to b...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Wine Bottle Cover, Wedding Collection Gift, Solid silver, Crocodile, Italy
By K-OVER
Located in Firenze, IT
This pure silver 999/°° K-OVER is inspired by one of the most antiques industries in Tuscany: the leather one. Tuscan leather manufacturers are famous ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Set of 2 Asprey & Co Limited London Sterling Silver Napkin Rings #19450
By Asprey
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 2 sterling silver napkin rings by Asprey & Co Ltd of London, England, circa 1995.
Beautifully simple and elegant, these napkin rings feature a smooth polished design. English...
Category
20th Century English Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Tiffany & Co Makers Solid Yellow Gold Baby Spoon
Located in Holland, PA
18k Solid Yellow Gold Vintage Baby Spoon by Tiffany & Co Makers.
This Vintage Estate Tiffany & Co. Makers baby spoon is crafted from 18k yellow gold...
Category
20th Century American Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Yellow Gold
Pair of Kurt Matzdorf Modernist Handwrought Sterling Silver Candlesticks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of modernist sterling silver candlesticks.
Handmade by the renowned silversmith Kurt Matzdorf.
The surface of the silver shows a varied texture almost like a variegatio...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modernist Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Pocket Flask Sterling Silver Enamel Egyptian Revival Camel Palm Tree
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A STUNNING AND RARE ART DECO LARGE SIZE POCKET FLASK IN STERLING SILVER AND ENAMEL WITH AN EGYPTIAN REVIVAL MOTIF OF A CAMEL AND PALM TREE.
This is a very special and rare po...
Category
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Edwardian Mappin & Webb 2-Chamber Sterling Silver Inkwell or Desk Standish
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine English sterling silver inkwell.
In the Edwardian style.
With notched corners to the base for pens, a sloped pedestal center that supports two gilt inkwell chambers and a h...
Category
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Exceptional Nautical Themed Silver Centerpiece by Buccellati
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Nautical Themed Silver Centerpiece by Buccellati
A silver masterpiece depicting: putto, leaves, Neptune holding a trident, shell, and dolphins by master silversmiths Buc...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Vintage 925 Sterling Silver Round Platter Tray
Located in Houston, TX
Metal Type: 925 Sterling Silver
Length: 10.50 inches
Diameter: 10.50 inches
Weight: 481.10 grams
Vintage 925 Sterling Silver Round Platter Tray. The metal was tested and determin...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Reed and Barton 925 Sterling Silver Textured & Polished Rectangular Tray
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Reed and Barton
Metal Type: 925 Sterling Silver
Length: 8.50 inches
Width: 11.25 inches
Weight: 442.92 grams
Silver vintage Reed And Barton Sterling Silver Textured & Pol...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique 925 Sterling Silver Floral Scroll Round Serving Bowl
Located in Houston, TX
Metal Type: 925 Sterling Silver
Length: 10.00 inches
Width: 9.50 inches
Height: 3.00 inches
Weight: 480.81 grams
Silver vintage Floral Scroll Round Serving Bowl. The metal was t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage George W Shiebler 925 Sterling Silver Square Tray
Located in Houston, TX
Metal Type: 925 Sterling Silver
Length: 6.00 inches
Width: 5.50 inches
Weight: 233.38 grams
Silver vintage George W Shiebler Square Tray. The metal was tested and determined to b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Avanti Sterling Silver Blue Enamel Mushroom Salt Shaker and Salt Bowl #19696
By Avanti
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Avanti Sterling Silver Blue Enamel Mushroom Salt Shaker and Salt Bowl
This charming salt & pepper holder by Avanti sterling silver features a blue ename...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
21st Century, Champagne cover, Solid pure silver, Amore e Psiche, Italy
By K-OVER
Located in Firenze, IT
This champagne cover belongs to the collection “K-over Art”. The subject of our pure silver 999/°° K-OVER is “Amore e Psiche”, one of the most famous sculpture of Antonio Canova. The...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
6 Luigi Pallotti & Fils Parcel Gilt Italian Silver Figural Barrel Shot Glasses
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 6 Italian silver figural shot glasses.
In the form of trompe l'oeil whisky barrels with gilt bands and corks.
Together with their original retailer's box that is mark...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Gilded Age Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Gold
Pair of Danish Modern Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers # 627
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare pair of Georg Jensen sterling silver salt and pepper shakers.
Model No. 627.
Designed by Ove Brobeck.
A rare and fine pai...
Category
20th Century Danish Art Deco Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Danish Modern Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Salt and Pepper Shakers # 627
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of Georg Jensen sterling silver salt and pepper shakers.
Model No. 627.
Designed by Ove Brobeck.
A rare and fine pair!
Date:
20th Century
Overall Condition:
They are in...
Category
20th Century Danish Art Deco Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Antique Reticulated Sterling Silver Bowls with Sevres Porcelain Plaques
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of associated reticulated .935 sterling silver bowls.
Each with a round Sevres-type porcelain insert at the base, basketweave design, and intertwined garland and ribbon ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 6 Dansk Denmark Sterling Silver Tjorn Teaspoons #20619
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 6 sterling silver teaspoons in the Tjorn pattern by Dansk Denmark.
Designed by Danish artist and designer Jens Quistgaard in 1959, Dansk's Tjorn pattern is still in high dema...
Category
20th Century Danish Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Early English Modernist Gerald Benney Sterling Silver Cordial Cup or Shot Glass
By Gerald Benney
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine English sterling silver diminutive cup or shot glass.
By the contemporary English silversmith Adrian Gerald Sallis Benney.
This work is marked with a hallmark for 1950, whi...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Modernist Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co Shell & Thread Sterling Silver Handle 2pc Carving Set w/Mono #18255
Located in Washington Depot, CT
2 piece carving set including a sterling silver serving handled knife and fork in the Shell & Thread pattern by Tiffany & Co with monogram.
Monogram appears to be C
The Shell & Thr...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Wallace "Grande Baroque" Sterling Silver Flatware Set
Located in Surfside, FL
"GRANDE BAROQUE" Sterling Silver Flatware Set patented by Wallace in 1941- 6 place settings for 12 + 12 serving pieces. Over 4200 grams sterling silver....
Category
Mid-20th Century 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.