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Silver, Flatware and Silverplate For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
Rare Original Italian Aureliano Toso Dino Martens Large Swirl Gold Red Vase
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Rare Important Estate Aureliano Toso Dino Martens Spiraling Vase. The Beautiful Vase in Clear Glass Internally Decorated with Random Splash...
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20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Sterling 916H Silver 1959 Tapio Wirkkala Kultakeskus Oy TW 2 Tulip Vase
Located in Orimattila, FI
Sterling 916H Silver 1959 Tapio Wirkkala Kultakeskus Oy TW 2 Tulip Vase
Height 24,5cm
Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) rose to world fame in the early 1950s following the breakthrough of ...
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1950s Finnish Modern Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
Wine Glass, Luxury, Sterling Silver, 1 Piece, Personalized, Hand Made in Italy
By K-OVER
Located in Firenze, IT
K-OVER’s personalized oversized wine glasses with diamond-cut silver stems are our latest innovation, perfectly blending elegance and practicality. These glasses are designed to cate...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Toshikazu Japanese 950 Silver Tea Set Nice Condition 4 Pieces
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Toshikazu Japanese 950 Silver Tea Set Nice Condition 4 Pieces
Four-Piece Silver Set by Toshikazu
Includes Coffee Pot, Tea Pot, Sugar and Creamer
Total Weight = 81.7 troy ounces
Piec...
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20th Century Japanese Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Set of 6 Russian 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 pr...
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Mid-20th Century Russian Modernist Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Carl Poul Petersen Polished Modern Ashtray in Sterling Silver, circa 1940-1970
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Stunning modern ashtray made of sterling silver. Handmade by the incredible silversmith Carl Poul Peterson. This exceptional piece features a smooth polished finish and four places to rest a cigarette or cigar. The ashtray's center tray is approximately 4 3/4" in diameter (not including the rests). The ashtray is around 5 3/4" in length from rest to rest. The height of the tray is approximately 1/2" at the highest point of the tray. The bottom of the tray is marked with the classic Carl Poul Petersen's hallmark designs and the lettering "HANDMADE STERLING." Add this stunning piece made with the highest quality and care to your collection.
While living and working in Montreal, Canada, Carl Poul Peterson hand-crafted jewelry, flatware, tea sets, serving pieces, bar sets, etc. During World War II, Carl paused his silver work to help aid and contribute to the war. He had helped manufacture brass and aluminum parts for fighter planes. After the war ended, he began creating stunning silver pieces until the 1970s. One of his most famous pieces of silver work was the replica of the NHL's Stanley cup...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Champagne Bottle Cover, Luxury Gift, Spirit, Solid Silver, Made In Italy, 2024
By K-OVER
Located in Firenze, IT
This champagne bottle cover is a distinguished piece from our Nature Collection, showcasing a captivating scene of horses galloping proud and free. Crafted from pure 999/°° silver, t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
George V Art Deco Four-Piece Sterling Silver Tea Service
Located in London, GB
George V Art Deco Four-Piece Sterling Silver Tea Service
A fine vintage George V English sterling silver four-piece tea and coffee service in the Art Deco style.This exceptional tea...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Italian Centerpiece Fruit bowl solid 800 Silver / 314 gr
Located in SE
Italian centerpiece or a fruit bowl on a foot in solid 800 alloy. Very cute climbing boys and well cast floral ornaments on rims and and on partially openwork foot.
Measures 14 c...
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Crystal, Silver
Oval silver tray 800
Located in Perugia, IT
Oval silver tray 800
lenght 48 cm
Width 34 cm
Weight 970 g
Manufacturer Fani - Florence - Italy
Peculiar oval tray with 4 invisible feet that keep it raised 2 cm from the table to a...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Korean 99% Fine Silver Gold Gilt Condiment Bowls Spoons Tray Set with Box #20964
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Korean 999 fine silver with gold gilt accents condiment bowls, spoons and tray set with green velvet box.
No monogram or engraving.
Made of high quality 99% pure silver, this beaut...
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20th Century Korean Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Gold, Silver
Bent Gabrielsen for Hans Hansen Sterling Silver Candelabra
By Hans Hansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Designed by Bent Gabrielsen for Hans Hansen, Sterling Silver Candleholders.
925 silver
Top to bottom: 7.25 inches
Width: 4.33 inches
30 ounces
Stamped: Sterling
Tested: 925 silver
...
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Mid-20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Set of 2 Webster Sterling Silver Ashtray Place Card & Match Holders w/Mono 21308
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 2 sterling silver ashtray place card and match holders by Webster, with monogram.
Monogram appears to be D
These are 2 small ashtrays with a match holder and a clip to hold ...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Lovely Queen Elizabeth ii Sterling Silver Candlesticks, Birmingham, 1972
Located in GB
Wimbledon Furniture
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of Elizabeth II 1972 Sterling silver candlesticks
A nice decorative pair, Birmingham made and very elegant
...
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20th Century British Post-War 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
Wine glasses and Champagne Coupe glasses , Sterling Silver, Set of 4 pieces
By K-OVER
Located in Firenze, IT
K-over stem glasses are our latest creation. They are the perfect combination of elegance and practicality. Indeed, our set of glasses is composed by two sterling silver stems and fo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Tapio Wirkkala Kultakeskus Oy 1967 Finland Sterling Silver Flame Vase
Located in Orimattila, FI
Tapio Wirkkala Kultakeskus Oy 1967 Finland Sterling Silver Flame Vase
Height 26cm, Bottom diameter 7.3cm
Silver 916H
Silver Flame Vase designed by Tapio Wi...
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1960s Finnish Modern Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Steel and Sterling Silver Set of 10 Butter Knife
By Georg Jensen
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Georg Jensen
Material: stainless steel and sterling silver
Dimensions: butter knives measure 7 X 5/8”
Weight: SET = 450.83 grams
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver, Steel
Antique William Spratling Taxco Sterling Silver and Ebony Salt & Pepper Shakers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of silver & ebony wood salt & pepper shakers.
In sterling silver.
By William Spratling of Taxco, Mexico.
Each with a square ebony block with silver accents supporting ...
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1960s Mexican Modern Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Luen Wo Chinese Export Silver Miniature Pumpkin Form Condiment Jar
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Chinese export silver condiment jar.
By Luen Wo.
In the form of a pumpkin supported by 3 ball feet with a hinged lid that has a small spoon hole.
Marked to the base...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Six Russian Parcel-Gilt Silver Demi Tasse Spoons, Moscow, circa 1900
Located in St. Catharines, ON
Set of six elegant solid silver Russian demi-tasse spoons from the ancient capital of Moscow, with flared and slightly curved handles, engraved exterio...
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1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Antique Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Napkin Ring with Poppy Flowers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine American Art Nouveau napkin ring.
In sterling silver.
With repousse poppy flowers on opposing sides flanked by two unengraved cartouc...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Fully Hallmarked Sterling Silver Sheffield Made 1996 Martini Glasses
Located in GB
We are delighted to this stunning and original pair of solid sterling silver Sheffield made 1996 Martini cocktail glasses
A very good looking and decorative pair, talk about making ...
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1990s British Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Champagne Bottle Cover, Luxury Gift, Pure Silver, Door of Paradise, Italy, 2022
By K-OVER
Located in Firenze, IT
Introducing an exquisite champagne K-OVER from our Work of Art collection, meticulously hand-chiseled, engraved, and gold-plated by the celebrated artist Lorenzo Foglia.
This remark...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Caviar, Red Roe or Butter serving set
Located in Orimattila, FI
Caviar, Red Roe or Butter serving set
Made in England.
Spoons of Silver with English stamps on them.
Fine Crystal Bowls.
Original Case.
Really great set....
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Mid-20th Century British Early Victorian Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Antique German Art Deco Wilhelm Wolff Silver Plate Individual Cocktail Shaker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique silver plated cocktail shaker.
By Wilhelm Wolff Metallwarenfabrik.
In silver plate.
In the scale of an individual (or possibly double serving) sized shaker.
In a b...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Berthold Muller Sterling Silver Parrot Salt & Pepper Shakers #16021
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 935 sterling silver parrot salt and pepper shakers by Berthold Muller.
A pair of highly detailed parrot salt and pepper shakers by the renowned Berthold Muller. Each head tw...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Cachepot, Italy
Located in Firenze, IT
This sterling silver cachepot has been manufactured by a well-known silversmith in Florence, Italy. It represents a fruit chain which perfectly meets the Italian style.
Category
20th Century Italian Renaissance Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tapio Wirkkala 2 Coffee Sets Copper and Silver Total 8 items
Located in Orimattila, FI
Tapio Wirkkala 2 Coffee sets Copper and Silver
Including total 8 pieces.
Hopeakeskus Oy Hämeenlinna Finland.
Rare.
TAPIO WIRKKALA, COFFEE FURNITURE, 8 parts, copper and teak, TW 163/...
Category
Late 20th Century Finnish Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Copper
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 ...
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20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Paula Wyman Art & Crafts Hand-Hammered Sterling Silver Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine hand-hammered Arts & Crafts footed dish or bowl.
With a lobed-hand-hammered bowl mounted on a shaped foot.
In sterling silver.
Made by the American female silversmith Pa...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
French Commemorative Medal, Early 20th Century
Located in St. Catharines, ON
A silvered bronze medal from France, the front featuring Marianne as symbol of the French republic and female allegory of Liberty, signed, the reverse ...
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1920s French Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Bowl Finland Paavo Tynell Oy Taito Ab
Located in Orimattila, FI
Bowl Finland Paavo Tynell Oy Taito Ab
This was probably done in the 1940s-50s
The bowl is tin
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Modernist Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Wine Glass Luxury, Sterling Silver, Customizable, 1 Piece
By K-OVER
Located in Firenze, IT
Our luxury wine glasses with diamond-cut silver stems are K-OVER’s latest creation, epitomizing the ideal blend of elegance and practicality. We offer these exquisite glasses for pur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Sterling Silver Glass, Green Stones, Hammered, Small, 1 Piece, Handmade, Italy
By K-OVER
Located in Firenze, IT
K-over solid silver glasses are our latest creation. This product is thought to enrich our tables both in special occasions as well as in everyday life.
The glass has been completel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Wine Glasses Luxury, Sterling Silver, Customizable, Set of 2
By K-OVER
Located in Firenze, IT
Our wine glasses with diamond-cut silver stems are the latest addition to K-OVER, perfectly marrying elegance and practicality. This set of two offers the opportunity for customizati...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Art Deco Design Squirrel Bowl Silver
Located in Geneva, CH
Bowl stylizing a Squirrel in Silver 925/1000.
Art Deco design.
Dimensions:
Length: 18.00 centimeters.
Width (at maximum): 11.00 centimeters.
Height: 1...
Category
Late 20th Century European Art Deco Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Gorham Puritan 5 Piece Sterling Silver Tea & Coffee Set, Total Weight 69.75
Located in Surfside, FL
Beautiful Gorham Puritan 5 piece sterling silver tea & coffee set - total weight 69.75 oz troy. Teapot (20.61 oz troy), Coffee Pot (22.71 oz troy), Wast...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co St Dunstan Sterling Silver Fork w/mono 7" #15592
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver fork by Tiffany & Co in the St. Dunstan pattern with monogram.
Monogram appears to be W
Designed by Albert A. Southwick in 1909 and named for the patron saint of go...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Classic Sterling Silver Taper Candlesticks
Located in London, GB
A pair of sterling silver Georgian style cast taper candlesticks with hexagonal base, gross weight 5.45ozs,(169.72gms), height, 4.5",(11cms), London 1987, maker Richard Lawton Ltd.
...
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1980s British Georgian Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Champagne Bottle Cover, Christmas Luxury Gift, Sun, Solid Silver, Made in Italy
By K-OVER
Located in Firenze, IT
Embark on a journey of individual expression with K-OVER’s Bespoke creations, personalized to mirror your unique essence. Our artisans meticulously craft each piece to tell your stor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
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.
Dimensions: 2.22 in. L x 0.90 in. W x 0.32 in. D - 56 mm. L x 22 mm. W x 8 mm. D.
Alex Jona gifts stand o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Whiting Mfg Co Sterling Silver Arabesque Berry/Casserole Spoon 23A w/Mono #21297
By Whiting
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique sterling silver berry/casserole serving spoon in the Arabesque pattern (23A) by Whiting Manufacturing Co with monogram.
Monogram appears to be B.
This gorgeous serving spoo...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique European Pheasant Bird Board Table Decoration solid 835 Silver 271gr
Located in SE
Antique European table pheasant in solid 835 Silver dating to ca. 1930s -1940s .
Realistically modeled in the form of a Pheasant hen with fine and sharp details reproducing realisti...
Category
Early 20th Century European Aesthetic Movement Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Wine Glasses Luxury, Sterling Silver, Set of 2, Hand Made In Italy
By K-OVER
Located in Firenze, IT
Our wine glasses with diamond-cut silver stems are the latest innovation from K-OVER, perfectly marrying elegance and practicality. This set of two includes 925/°° sterling silver, h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
A Sterling Silver Handled Fish Model Cork Screw
Located in London, GB
A sterling silver handled fish model corkscrew, gross weight 1.6 ozs. hallmarked Birmingham 1967, maker J.B Chatterley.
Should you choose to make this pu...
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1960s British Retro Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
Sterling Silver 84 Kiddush Cup with Monogram #21019
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage sterling silver 84 kiddush cup.
Monogram appears to be RS (see photos).
Goblet style cup with beautiful bright cut etched designs around the cup, featuring a monogram in a ...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Wine and cocktail Luxury Glassware, Sterling Silver, 1 Piece, Hand Made in Italy
By K-OVER
Located in Firenze, IT
K-OVER’s oversized wine glasses with diamond-cut silver stems are our latest innovation, perfectly blending elegance and practicality. These versatile glasses are available for purch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Set of 2 Tiffany & Co Windham Sterling Silver Forks #19267
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 2 sterling silver forks in the Windham pattern by Tiffany & Co.
Tiffany's Windham pattern was designed by Arthur LeRoy Barney in 1923. The Windham pattern was named for a cou...
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20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Sash Buckle by Blackinton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique sterling silver sash buckle.
With etched decoration to the front.
These buckles were de rigueur accessories during the Edwardian period.
Marked to the reverse with...
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Paye & Baker Manufacturing Co Sterling Silver Tea Strainer Spoon #21293
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique sterling silver tea strainer spoon by Paye & Baker Manufacturing Co.
No monogram or engraving.
This tea strainer spoon features a pierced ...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
Wine Cup, Sterling Silver Hammered, Medium, 1 Piece, Italy
By K-OVER
Located in Firenze, IT
K-over wine cups are our latest creation. The value of this solid silver cups lies on the innovative techniques that have been used in its production.
The glass has been completely ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Silver Cocktail Shaker Finland 1966
Located in Orimattila, FI
Silver Cocktail Shaker Finland 1966
Made in Finland in 1967 Kultakeskus = Gold Center, Hämeenlinna.
Fully functional fine and heavy. 502g
813H Silver.
Check stamped.
Diameter bottom...
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1960s Finnish Modernist Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Wine Bottle Cover, Solid silver, Wine window, Luxury Gift, 2018, Made in Italy
By K-OVER
Located in Firenze, IT
Usually used for your special wine bottles, this K-OVER allows you to show the labels of your favorite wines.
As it can be clearly seen from the pictures, the surface of the K-OVER ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Sterling Silver Tray By Gorham. Hand Engraved Center Monogram.
Located in Surfside, FL
Large & Heavy Sterling SIlver tray by Gorham. Over 102.00 troy ounces of .925 sterling silver. "Gorham Hallmarks 967 A". Center hand engraved monogram: JL? Dimensions: 22 x 16 inch...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Christofle Sterling Silver Chinon European Place Oval Soup Spoon 8" #20507
By Christofle
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver European place oval soup spoon in the Chinon pattern by Christofle France.
The Chinon pattern was in production from 1991-2018. It features a classic fiddle design h...
Category
20th Century French Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Solid Silver Wine Cup, Moon, Small, 1 Piece, Italy
By K-OVER
Located in Firenze, IT
K-over wine cups are our latest creation. The value of this solid silver cups lies on the innovative techniques that have been used in its production. As it can be clearly seen from the pictures, the surface of the K-OVER shines as the Moon. This innovative texture provides also a technical advantage: when you touch the cup, no fingerprint is left.
The glass has been completely handcrafted in our studio in Florence. The production process took few weeks and the techniques used are spinning and engraving. This glass is produced in pure silver 999...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
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.