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Silver, Flatware and Silverplate For Sale
Imperial Chrysanthemum Sterling Silver Oval Bowl Centerpiece
Located in Surfside, FL
Antique IMPERIAL CHRYSANTHEMUM sterling silver oval bowl centerpiece, patented in 1894 by Gorham. Measurements: 15" long x 11.25" wide x ...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany Hampton Bowl, 18389, American Sterling Silver + Forks & Spoons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tiffany & Co Hampton Bowl - 18389 - American Sterling Silver
Artesian Sterling Silver 2 Forks & 8 Spoons worked with Natural Color Stones
Art Deco sterling silver bowl. Made by ...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century Sterling Silver Tiffany & Co. Flask
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Tiffany & Co. sterling silver flask. Engraved with a portrait of a young woman in fashionable dress resting among foliate sprays. New York, Circa 1891 - 1902. 5 3/4" high x 3 3/4" wi...
Category
Late 19th Century American Art Deco Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Trio of Antique Etched Glass Repousse Silver Vanity Vessels
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Enjoy this stunning three piece set of German-made antique etched glass and silver repousse vessels as a beautiful addition your vanity set or as ...
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Set of 6 Tiffany & Co Flemish Sterling Silver Teaspoons 5 7/8" #15483
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 6 sterling silver teaspoons by Tiffany & Co in the Flemish pattern.
No monogram.
The Flemish pattern features a simple and elegant scroll design, making it a timeless classi...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
NEW Towle Sterling Set Pattern Legato/57 pieces
By Towle
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Beautiful ornate and new, never used flatware Towle set consisting of 57 pieces. 50 cutlery pieces and 7 serving pieces.
Weight: 68 ozt + 10 dinner kniv...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Chrysanthemum Master Butter Knife #18346
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Chrysanthemum Master Butter Knife
This beautiful butter spreader by designer Tiffany & Co in the Chrysanthemum pattern was meticulously crafted with bea...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Webster Sterling Silver Duck Rabbit Napkin Rings Bib Clips 4 Piece Set #18018
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Webster Sterling Silver Duck & Bunny Rabbit Napkin Rings & Bib Clips 4 Piece Set
This adorable set by designer Webster features one bunny rabbit bib clip that matches a beautiful ra...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 2 Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Heart/Apple Bowls with Monogram
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 2 Tiffany & Co sterling silver small apple/heart shaped dishes with monogram.
Monogram appears to be FTJ
A set of 2 beautiful sterling silver apple or heart shaped dishes, b...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gorham Gold Tip Sterling Silver Salad Serving Fork & Spoon Set #18802
By Gorham
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver salad serving spoon and fork set from the Gold Tip pattern by Gorham.
No monogram
These large serving utensils are a simple and classic design featuring an 18K gold...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
830 Silver Dutch Boy and Girl Figural Salt & Pepper Shakers #16020
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 830 silver figural Dutch boy and girl salt and pepper shakers.
A pair of salt and pepper shakers, 1 boy and 1 girl in highly detailed traditional clothing. Each head twists ...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Gorham Versailles Sterling Silver Serving Tablespoon 8 3/8" #15660
By Gorham
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver tablespoon/serving spoon by Gorham in the Versailles pattern.
No monogram.
Gorham's Versailles is a multi motif pattern designed by Antoine Heller in 1885. Named fo...
Category
19th Century Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
George II Sterling Silver Coffee Pot Likely by William Skeen
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A fine George II sterling silver coffee pot with a wooden handle, floral repousse details and a crest with rubbed maker's mark likely for William Skeen. The coffee pot is very much i...
Category
18th Century British George II Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Norwegian Silver & Cloisonné Enamel Cup and Saucer Set by David Andersen
Located in New York, NY
A rare and exquisite find for collectors of fine European silver and decorative arts, this Antique Norwegian Silver and Cloisonné Enamel Demitasse Cup and Saucer Set is a showcase of...
Category
Early 20th Century Norwegian Art Deco Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Rare Mario Buccellati Silver Nautical Marine Centerpiece Seafood Basket
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Mario Buccellati Italian Silver Nautical Marine Centerpiece Seafood Basket, circa 1950
Introducing a truly extraordinary treasure for collectors and connoisseurs alike: A Rar...
Category
20th Century Italian Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Set of 12 George Shiebler Sterling Silver Amaryllis Teaspoons w/Engraving #15844
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 12 antique sterling silver teaspoons by George Shiebler in the Amaryllis pattern, with monogram, circa 1877.
Monogram appears to be JEM
Designed in 1877, the Amaryllis patte...
Category
19th Century Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique George Smith London England Sterling Silver Ladle #21296
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique sterling silver ladle by George Smith of London, England, circa 1797.
No monogram or engraving.
This Georgian Era ladle features a simple and timeless design with a curved ...
Category
18th Century English Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Large Russian Silver 84 Gold Gilt Cloisonné Enamel Cigarette Case
Located in GB
Wimbledon-Furniture
Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in Russia solid silver with gold gilt internals Cloisonne Enamel cigarette case...
Category
1880s Russian Victorian Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
800 Silver German Hammered Cigarette Case w/ Blue Sapphire Cabochon Clasp 135.9g
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
800 Silver German Hammered Cigarette Case w/ Blue Sapphire Cabochon Clasp 135.9g
Gorgeous 800 Silver Cigarette Case
Hallmarked "(Crown) 800 BC"
Dimensions: 95 mm x 80 mm x 10 mm
Tot...
Category
20th Century German Artisan Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Silver
Silver Drinking Bowl – Handcrafted Kuksa from Kautokeino, Norway Juhls Design
By Juhls
Located in Orimattila, FI
Silver Kuksa – Kautokeino, Norway Juhls Design
A rare and striking silver kuksa handcrafted by Juhls, the renowned silversmith and jewelry designer based in Kautokeino, northern No...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Arts and Crafts Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
George III Antique Silver Ink Stand
Located in London, GB
An Antique silver ink stand, comprising of three cut glass pots, silver removable lids, with beaded and moulded rim, placed within circular pi...
Category
1770s English George III Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Antique Georgian Edward Aldridge II Sterling Silver Fish Slice Server #18208
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique sterling silver wood handle fish slice server by Edward Aldridge II of London, England, circa 1765.
No monogram or engraving.
From the Georgian Era, this beautiful fish sli...
Category
18th Century English Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
“Hajime Sorayama” Cup & Saucer Porcelain Creation Gallery G8 2007 with Case
Located in New York, NY
This is a limited rare model of famous japanese artist Hajime Sorayama
Hajime Sorayama Cup & Saucer Porcelain Creation Gallery G8 2007 with Case
White and Gold
High Auction Record
...
Category
Early 2000s Asian Artist Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Antique Silver Cup Bowl Set Galt Vintage Estate Classic Decoration Kitchenware
Located in Oakton, VA
Small Bowl (5.1 oz)
Category
1940s American Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Vintage Sterling Silver Flask
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Vintage sterling silver flask with extendable shot glass lid. This wonderful flask features outstanding silver work of leaves and flowers...
Category
Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 6 Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Faneuil Fruit/Orange Spoons
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 6 Tiffany & Co sterling silver fruit/orange spoons in the Faneuil pattern.
No monogram or engraving.
The Faneuil pattern was in production from 1910-1955 and was named for F...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Important Silver Table Garniture Friedeberg Pair Large Candelabra & Centerpiece
Located in Antwerp, BE
An Important silver table garniture comprising a pair of large eight-light candelabra and a centerpiece, by Heinrich Friedeberg, Berlin, circa 1850-1860
Description
An Important sil...
Category
19th Century German Artisan Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
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
Tiffany & Co Raspberry Vine Sterling Silver Gold Wash Bon Bon Spoon w/mon #15478
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver gold wash shell bowl bon bon spoon by Tiffany & Co in the Raspberry Vine pattern with monogram.
Monogram appears to be JLS (on the back of the handle)
Raspberry is ...
Category
19th Century Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
84 Zolotnik Silver with Gold Plated Tea Strainer
Located in Washington Depot, CT
84 zolotnik silver tea strainer with gold plated.
Beautiful 84 zolotnik (.875 fineness) over the cup tea strainer featuring a gold washed bowl and etched detail accents around the r...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Gold, Silver
Thomas Wimbush Sterling Silver Leaded Glass Antique English Flask
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Gentleman's Sterling Silver and Leaded Glass Antique English Flask. Six inches tall with removable bottom to form a cup.
Measures 6 x 3 x 1 inches. In ...
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Denmark Cactus Sterling Silver Baby Spoon & Knife Set #21584
By Georg Jensen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver baby spoon and knife set in the Cactus pattern by Georg Jensen Denmark.
No monogram or engraving
Created by long-time Jensen designer Gunorph Albertus, the Cactus p...
Category
20th Century Danish Art Deco Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co English King 1885 Sterling Silver Gold Wash Blade Ice Cream Server
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Large antique sterling silver gold wash blade ice cream server by Tiffany & Co in the English King pattern.
Monogram appears to be R
Beautiful large and substantial ice cream server in Tiffany's intricate and decorative version of a King pattern, which were very popular in the late 19th century. The M mark dates this item to manufacture under the directorship Edward Moore, 1873-91. Tiffany box and pouch...
Category
19th Century Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Silver Large Spoon Galt Vintage Estate Classic Engraved Grooved
Located in Oakton, VA
1 large spoon (2.3 oz)
Category
1940s American Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Pair of Heavy Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers
Located in New York, NY
These pair of heavy sterling Silver salt & Pepper shakers features a screw-top. Makers' mark is etched in the center of the base. The height measures 2 1/8 inches, circumferen...
Category
1970s Unknown Regency Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
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
A Rectangular Fabergé Cut Glass & Silver Tray
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
A rectangular Fabergé cut glass & silver tray, silver circular laurel wreath and bow handles, fluted silver rim with a cross relief on either side, cut glass tray...
Category
Early 1900s Russian Russian Empire Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Continental Ladle
By Georg Jensen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Georg Jensen Denmark sterling silver ladle in the Continental pattern.
The Continental pattern was designed in 1906 as the first major cutlery line from Georg Jensen. The pattern wa...
Category
20th Century Danish Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Museum Quality Pair of Gold and Enamel Zarfs
Located in New York, NY
Museum quality pair of gold and enamel Zarfs
18 karat gold with Swiss enamel made for the Turkish market.
Zarfs were traditionally used for coff...
Category
19th Century Swiss Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Persian Islamic Solid Silver Set composed of a Jug & 6 Goblets on a Tray
Located in OVIEDO, AS
First Half 20th Century Persian Islamic Solid Silver drinking set, comprising of a Jug and six goblets on a tray, each piece profusely engraved and chased with typically Persian arab...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Russian 875 Silver Gilt Set: Beaker Cups, Coffee Cup & Saucer. Weight: 286gr.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Russian Hallmarked 875 Silver Gilt Set,
comprising of finely decorated in floral motif coffee cup
(35mm high) & saucer (with diameter of 11cm),
bearing Russian hallmarks, stamp & ...
Category
1950s Russian Retro Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
800 silver tea and coffee set consisting of 4 pieces
Located in Perugia, IT
Tea and Coffee set consisting of 4 pieces in 800/ooo silver, total weight 1125 g.
Produced by Enrico Goretta - Alessandria - Italy 1990 about
Teapot
Height 19 cm
Maximum width 23 ...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Antique Imperial Russia (Moscow) c1899 84 Silver Set of Spoons by M. Andreeva.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Antique circa 1899 – 1901 Imperial Russia (Moscow)
beautifully detailed set of spoons:
6 tea spoons & larger serving spoon
Meticulously crafted in 84 Silver
each is stamped &
exquisitely detailed in floral & foliate motif,
featuring a twisted stem
6 tea spoons are bearing a maker’s mark (in Cyrillic):
М.А.А. - Матрена Андреева &
gorgeously engraved letter “M...
Category
1890s Russian Russian Empire Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Vintage Gorham & Co Sterling Silver Wood Handle Tea/Coffee Pot NO MONO
By Gorham
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 338.8 Grams
Measurements: Approx. 7 x 7.7 x 5 Inches
Hallmark: Gorham, MFG. CO, Sterling, 62
ITEM #: BR-1245-041024-18
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Lino Sabattini Italy Silver Plated Square Centerpiece Bowl
By Lino Sabattini
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Silver plated square centerpiece bowl by Lino Sabattini of Italy.
A beautiful modernist design square bowl with arced sides, each side with 3 small round decorative holes. Made in t...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
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 Cordial Cups by Alvin Co.
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Set of 12 sterling silver cordial cups, pattern S247 by Alvin Co. Founded by Wm. H. Jamoneau in 1886 as Alvin Mfg Co in Irvington, New Jersey. The firm changed to Alvin-Beiderhase Co...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 6 Enamel Spoons Fine and Rare Soviet Silver Spoons
Located in Orimattila, FI
Set of 6 Russian Enamel Spoons Fine and Rare Soviet Silver Spoons
Set of 6 Russian Enamel Spoons
Fine and Rare Soviet Silver Spoons.
These were p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Russian Modernist Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Silver Sugar Bowl Austria- Hungary 19th Century
Located in Montreal, QC
Silver art nouveau sugar bowl made in Austria-Hungary between 1872-1922. Dimension 15cm H x 13 1/2 cm W x 11 cm D. Weight 591 gr, comes with loc...
Category
1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Brandimarte sphere tumbler in 925 sterling silver
Located in Perugia, IT
925/ooo sterling silver ball cup
Manufactured by Brandimarte - Florence - Italy
Made entirely by hand
Weight g 122
Height 7 cm
Diameter cm 7
Hammered workmanship has always been a h...
Category
2010s Italian Contemporary 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
Sterling Silver Communion Utensils, Finland
Located in Orimattila, FI
Sterling Silver Communion Utensils
Silver and Glass.
925 Silver
Made according to the stamps in 1977 in Finland.
A really nice little travel set.
A sm...
Category
1970s Finnish Modern Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Nautilus Shell Silverplated Candlesticks
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of jumbo nautilus shells in ornate silver candlestick holders, circa 1950s or 1960s. These vintage candlesticks are silverplated, each ...
Category
1960s Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Silver Plate
Edwardian Epergne in Sterling Silver, 1903
Located in London, GB
Edwardian Sterling Silver Epergne Made in London in 1903
In very good condition, the vases have flared tops. The holder has a filled base for stability. The base is covered with gre...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Moiseikin Silver Gold Plated Giraffe Cutlery Gift for Baby and Children
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The Giraffe Cutlery set of the MOISEIKIN® is made of 925 sterling silver with indium, rhodium and gilding, skilfully artistically carved into an adorable giraffe family...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Contemporary Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver
Antique Tiffany & Co. 925 Sterling Silver Double Handle Bowl
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Tiffany & Co.
Metal Type: 925 Sterling Silver
Width: 4.50 inches
Diameter: 3.75 inches
Height: 3.25 inches
Depth: 2.50 inches
Weight: 144.58 grams
Silver antique Tiffan...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Emile Galle Art Deco Vase
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Emile Galle Art Deco Vase
Beautiful Art Deco piece that was made in France in 1920
An overlaid and etched glass vase, cameo signature Gallé.
...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Bertel Gardberg Triennale Rosewood Flatware Service 100 Pieces
Located in Orimattila, FI
Bertel Gardberg
(Finland, 1916-2007)
Bertel Gardberg, BERTEL GARDBERG, A FLATWARE SERVICE, 100 PIECES. Triennale.
Manufactured by Fiskars. Designed in 1956-57.
27 forks, 24+6 knives, 17+21+5 spoons.
Minor wear.
Bertel Gardberg was born in Tammisaari in 1916. He was related to goldsmith Erik Gardberg, who worked in Helsinki from 1829 to 1854, and Fabergé subcontractor Alexander Gardberg. Bertel's doctor-father Otto Gardberg was also a skilled carpenter. His mother was Sally Aschan.
Career
In his youth, Gardberg worked on a merchant ship. There he learned how little space there was for purposeless objects. Gardberg found his own field when he was selected in 1938 as a student of the first course of the Helsinki Goldsmith's School. At the same time, he also studied metal forging in the evening course of the Central School of Arts and Crafts and in the evening course of the Vocational Training Institute. Gardberg graduated from goldsmith school in 1941, but frontline service in the Winter and Continuation War slowed down the start of his career.
Danish silversmithing was well known, so Gardberg went to Denmark to perfect his skills. He worked there, among other things, in A. Michelsen's gold and silversmith's studio and took with him from Denmark an appreciation of craftsmanship and finished quality.
In 1949, Gardberg established his own office in Helsinki at the corner of Mannerheimintie and Nordenskiöldinkatu. In the same year, he received the right to stamp. In 1955, he moved to Isol Roobertinkatu, where his studio was until 1966.
From 1953 to 1954, Gardberg was the designer and finally the chief designer of Galeries Lafayette. The 1954 Milan Triennale gold medal was awarded to Gardberg for his designs of steel serving platters, cutlery and a pewter cigarette case. He also received awards from the triennial in 1957 and 1960.
In 1960, Gardberg received a rare Golden Ring of Honor from the German goldsmith's art society. In 1961, he received the Lunning Award, the most prestigious honor of Nordic designers. In the same year, he also received the Pro Finlandia Award.
From 1966 to 1971, Gardberg lived in Ireland, where he was founding the Kilkenny Design Workshops...
Category
Late 20th Century Finnish Modern 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.