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Champagne Bottle Cover, Trump, Luxury Bespoke Collection, Hand made, Italy, 2024
Located in Firenze, IT
This new cover takes part of our Bespoke collection, realized on request of Mr. Donald Trump’s supporter. Our staff decide to produce another one, ready to be delivered. The cover is...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Vintage Tiffany & Co. 925 Sterling Silver 23159 Leaf Side Dish
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Tiffany & Co. Metal Type: 925 Sterling Silver Length: 6.00 inches Width: 5.25 inches Weight: 117.50 grams Silver mid-century Vintage Tiffany & Co. 925 Sterling Silver Lea...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Oil Lamp by Comyns of London Ltd, 1893
Located in London, GB
Victorian Sterling Silver Oil Lamp in good vintage condition, this sterling silver repousse Alladin oil lamp has a nice repousse pattern and original hanging wick damper and top. Vic...
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19th Century British Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Landby/Nordic #76 Coffee Spoon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Landby / Nordic #76 pattern demitasse spoon. By Georg Jensen. Designed by Oscar Gundlach-Pedersen in 1937. With a post-1945 factory mark. Simply a wonderful Georg Jensen spoon...
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20th Century Danish Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Alpaca Silver Fish Bottle Opener
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Alpaca silver fish bottle opener. Featuring Blue Pacific abalone inlay, contrasted nicely against the black backdrop of the piece and large white an...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver

Rare Important 19th Century Sterling Silver Gale and Willis Dish from Art Museum
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is A Magnificent Rare 19th Century Gale and Willis Server Bowl of oval handled form with shell and foliate decoration, raised on a conforming foot....
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19th Century European Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Decorated Rectangular Dish
Located in London, GB
Sterling Silver Decorated Rectangular Dish In excellent condition, this is a beautiful piece. It stands on four delicate, embossed feet with lovely intricate decoration as handles a...
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20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Rare Important 19th Century Sevres Style Yellow Porcelain Bronze Centerpiece
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is A Beautiful Rare 19th Century Fine French Gilt Bronze and Yellow Sevres Porcelain Center Bowl. The hand p...
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19th Century French Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Bronze

Allan Adler Hammered Sterling Silver Cake Server 10" #21298
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Hammered sterling silver cake server by Allan Adler. No monogram A handwrought cake server with a lightly hammered design. Measures approx 10" long, 3 3/8" wide across blade. Wei...
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20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Silver Collar Crystal Whiskey Decanters from Garrard & Co London, 1964
Located in London, GB
This beautiful pair of heavy whiskey decanters are decorated with stylish modern circles. They have sterling silver collars and are in excellent condition. Hallmarked: Made by Garrar...
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20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver

Silver Hexagonal Ashtray with a Cut Crystal Liner
Located in London, GB
German 800 Silver Hexagonal Ashtray with a Cut Crystal Liner In good condition, this is a lovely and unusual ashtray. It is decorated with flowers and flourishing leaves. Hallmarked...
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19th Century Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver

George III Sterling Silver Sugar Shaker by Peter & William Bateman
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A George III period sterling silver sugar shaker by members of the famed English silversmithing family, The Batemans. Although slightly rubbed, the hallmarks indicate manufacture fro...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Pierced Victorian Sterling Silver Bread Basket or Fruit Bowl by Maxfield & Sons
Located in London, GB
Large Pierced Victorian Sterling Silver Bread Basket or Fruit Bowl. This is in very good vintage condition. It has beautiful openwork and a lovely embossed border. It stands on four ...
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1890s British Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Champagne Coupe Glass, Sterling Silver, Personalized with charms, Made in Italy
Located in Firenze, IT
K-OVER’s latest creation, the diamond-cut silver stem champagne coupe glasses, flawlessly combines elegance and practicality. Available for purchase individually or in pairs, these e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver

Champagne Coupe Glass, Sterling Silver, 1 Piece, Made in Italy
Located in Firenze, IT
K-OVER’s latest creation, the diamond-cut silver stem champagne coupe glasses, flawlessly combines elegance and practicality. Available for purchase individually or in pairs, these e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver

Pampaloni crystal and sterling silver oil cruet with spice stopper
Located in Perugia, IT
Crystal oil cruet with 925/ooo sterling silver plate and stopper. The teaspoon cap is a container for salt, pepper, chili, or any other favorite spice Total weight 430 g, weight of...
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2010s Italian Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Arts and Crafts Winchester Bushel Bowl in Sterling Silver
Located in London, GB
Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver Winchester Bushel Bowl Additional Information: Hallmarked: Made by P Ltd in Birmingham in 1968. Silver weight: 198g Size: 10.3cm diameter. 12.6cm wid...
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20th Century British Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Pedestal Jug by JM, 1891
Located in London, GB
Victorian Sterling Silver Pedestal Jug Made by JM in Birmingham in 1891 In very good condition, this is a lovely piece. It has a hammered bor...
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19th Century Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Set of Matching 1.50ct Pendant and Diamond Earrings in 18ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
Matching 1.50ct Pendant & Diamond Earrings Set In 18ct White Gold Additional Information: Total weight: 1.50ct Diamond Colour: G Diamond Clarity: VS Total weight: 10.9g Necklace Len...
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2010s British Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

S. Kirk & Son Repousse Sterling Bon Bon Bowl 409 No mono
Located in Addison, TX
This elegant bon bon bowl from S. Kirk & Son features the intricate Repousse pattern, crafted from high-quality Sterling Silver (.925). With a weight of 5.9 oz (168g), this antique p...
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1940s Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver

Exquisite 19th Century Austrian Royal Vienna Kaufmann Vase with Women Outdoors
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are Offering is a Very Fine Magnificent Royal Vienna Austrian Kaufmann Porcelain Vase. Vase has a Portrait of Maidens Sitting Outdoors with a Child. Finely Deta...
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20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Moiseikin Silver Giraffe Spoon Gift for Baby and Children
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The Giraffe spoon of the MOISEIKIN® is made of 925 sterling silver with indium, rhodium and careful gilding. Adding indium preserves the glossy look and its durability and a thin layer of metal from the platinum group - rhodium makes the spoon more shiny. The handle of the spoon is stylised as the shape of an animal’s neck, decorated with a pattern imitating its spotted golden-silver skin and decorated with a silver head of a giraffe. The tradition of giving a child a silver spoon for the appearance of the first milk tooth has long lived in Russia and other countries. It was considered "investment in a child's future." A spoon is given as a sign that it’s time for the baby to move from mother’s milk to another meal. Usually teeth come out by 6 months, which coincides with the time of the beginning of feeding. The spoon “Giraffe” will help feed the baby a new meal for him. Thanks to the healing properties of silver, the spoon will have an antibacterial effect. “Grow big and tall...
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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Contemporary Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Gold Plate, Silver

Rome, c1830’s Silver Sugar Bowl with 12 Coronet Sugar Spoons, by F Grimaldi.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Finds such as these are incredibly rare, that truly deserve a museum display. Property of the Nobleman - each sugar spoon engraved with 7-pearl coronet (for a Baron) It’s a fa...
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1830s Italian Neoclassical Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver

19th Century Sterling Covered Glass Flask
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Sterling covered glass flask with grape and vine motif. Bottom marked Sterling, 1 Pint, Serial #4123 and maker's hallmark. Hinged screw on lid. PERIOD: 1...
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Late 19th Century Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Pampaloni mini sterling silver vase
Located in Perugia, IT
Small vase made of 925/ooo silver, produced by Pampaloni Firenze Italy. Weight g 70, diameter cm 7, height cm 3.8. Surface with glossy finish, clear reference to the Troia collecti...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Pampaloni sterling silver trojan vase
Located in Perugia, IT
Large vase in 925/ooo sterling silver, Troia collection, manufactured by Pampaloni Firenze Italia. Weight g 2160, diameter cm 29.5, including handles cm 38, height cm 17.5, base diam...
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Early 2000s Italian Classical Greek Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Stunning Solid Sterling Silver 1927 Gold Gilt Inside Cigarette Case Ng & Co
Located in GB
Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Solid Sterling Silver The Northern Goldsmiths Newcastle upon tyne 1927 engine turned cigarette cas...
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1920s British Art Deco Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

George III Sterling Silver Sauce Ladle by William Bateman
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This sterling silver sauce ladle was made during the reign of George III in London. The piece which is very simple in design is hallmarked for manufacture by William Bateman of the f...
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19th Century British Georgian Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co Antique 925 Sterling Silver Fruit Bowl
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Tiffany & Co. Metal Type: 925 Sterling Silver Diameter: 12.00 inches Height: 3.00 inches Weight: 845.00 grams Silver antique Tiffany & Co bowl. The metal was tested and ...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Silver Donkey toothpick holder YEAR uknown
Located in Jupiter, FL
Charming little donkey toothpick holder, perfect for any table! Made in silver. Lots of details made by hand! Please look at all photos, no visible damage at all! WHAT YOU GET AT ST...
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17th Century Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver

Pampaloni crystal and sterling silver oil cruet with spice stopper
Located in Perugia, IT
Crystal oil cruet with 925/ooo sterling silver plate and stopper. The fork cap is a container for salt, pepper, chili or any other favorite spice Total weight 430 g, weight of silv...
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2010s Italian Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Pampaloni sterling silver gilt troy candelabra
Located in Perugia, IT
925/ooo silver candelabra gilded in yellow gold, Troia collection, manufactured by Pampaloni Firenze Italia. Total weight 994 g, base diameter cm 8.5, height cm 23.5. Diameter of upp...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

18th Century, American 'Coin Silver' Coffee Pot Attributed to Nathaniel Helme
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This rather elegant coffee pot was likely made in the United States during the second half of the 18th Century. Prior to restoration work in 2022 the underside of the pot had remnants of a hallmark 'NH', allowing us to attribute the piece to early American silversmith Nathaniel Helme who was working in South Kingston, Rhode Island between 1761 and 1789. The piece stands on a square footing and has a timber handle...
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18th Century American Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver

Pair of Beautiful Modern Sterling Silver Candlesticks by WW, 2002
Located in London, GB
These beautiful, modern candlesticks are weighted for stability. The bases are covered in green felt and are in good condition. They have round bases that mirror the tops. The four...
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21st Century and Contemporary Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Sterling Silver Candlesticks by Alexander Smith from 1957
Located in London, GB
The candlesticks are in a Neo-Georgian style with octagonal stepped bases, tapered hexagonal stems and round sconces. Hallmarked: Made by Alexander Smith in Spencer Street, Birmingha...
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20th Century British Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Champagne Bottle Cover, Luxury Gift, Spirit, Solid Silver, Made In Italy, 2024
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

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Silver

Art Deco Silver and Cut Glass Liquor or Whisky Flask
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful Art Deco period German solid silver and cut crystal liquor flask. With a removable silver cup that fits on the base, a swivel top silver cap, and strawberry field wheel ...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver

Sterling Silver European Estate Rococo Hammered Frame with Cherubs
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Beautiful European Estate Rococo Sterling Picture Frame with Hand Hammered Embossed Cherubs holding Wreaths of Garland and Floral Motifs. Sign...
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20th Century European Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Exquisite 19th C Austrian Handpainted Royal Vienna Lady Vase Urn Pitcher
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are Offering is a Rare Museum Quality Hand Painted Royal Vienna Austrian Centerpiece Vase Urn Pitcher. Handpainted in Hues of Turquoise, Blue, and White Colors with Portrait of a BEAUTY and Spotted with 24KT Gold Leaf. Stamped on the Bottom Victoria Carlsbad...
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19th Century Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Silver Hobby Horse Cayenne Pepper Dispenser Extremely rare example
Located in London, GB
Silver Hobby Horse Cayenne Pepper Dispenser Extremely rare example This unique piece is a late Victorian novelty silver modelled as a Hobby horse with English Chester hallmarks ...
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Early 1900s European Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver

Vintage Cigar Ashtray
Located in Geneva, CH
Cigar ashtray. Metal engraved inside. Diameter: 16.50 centimeters. Weight: 483.20 grams.
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Late 20th Century European Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Modern Italian Silver Jug with Shaped Design by Valle (1950)
Located in Bergamo, BG
Elegant modern jug crafted in 800 silver by the renowned artisan Valle, Italy, dated 1950. The piece features a bold, sculpted body with fluted decorative lines and a large curved ha...
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20th Century Italian Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver

21st Century, Champagne cover, Solid pure silver, Let’s Roll the Dice, Italy
Located in Firenze, IT
This pure silver 999/°° K-OVER belongs to our champagne collection. It has been designed to enhance the beauty and the elegance of pure silver. Indeed, the apparent simplicity of the product is used to highlight the preciousness of the materials that we use. The cover has been completely handcrafted by Marco Fedi, a Florentine master goldsmith. The production process took few weeks and the techniques used are spinning and engraving. Artist information: Marco Fedi started his career in the ‘80s, working for the most prestigious workshops in Florence. During the years, he worked for Tiffany, Bulgari, Christofle and Cartier. Today, he is collaborating with K-OVER for the projects K-over Memories and K-over Design. Technical features: K-OVER is the new brand of P.M.P Firenze, a company with more than 40 years of experience in the silverware industry. Working in this market for such a long period, enabled us to develop a completely new product: a modern glacette. Indeed, our covers can maintain your precious bottles of champagne chilled. The cover can be used as many times as you want: by unscrewing the cap at its bottom, it is possible to change the champagne. All covers are new and have been only exhibited in public events. Covers are suitable for champenoise bottles such as: Moët Et Chandon, Veuve Clicquot, Cristal, Pol Roger...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver

Candlelight Sterling Silver Flatware Set Patented in 1934 by Towle Silversmiths
Located in Surfside, FL
Candlelight Sterling Silver Flatware set patented In 1934 By Towle silversmiths. 5 place setting for 8 (+ 5 soup spoon) with 9 ser...
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20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Wine Glass, Luxury, Sterling Silver, 1 Piece, Personalized, Hand Made in Italy
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

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Silver

Wine and cocktail Luxury Glassware, Sterling Silver, 1 Piece, Hand Made in Italy
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver

Wine Glasses Luxury, Sterling Silver, Set of 2, Hand Made In Italy
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver

Champagne Coupe Glass, Sterling Silver, set of 2, Made in Italy
Located in Firenze, IT
K-OVER’s latest creation, the diamond-cut silver stem champagne coupe glasses, flawlessly combines elegance and practicality. Available for purchase individually or in pairs, these e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver

Set of 2 Randahl Sterling Silver Napkin Holders with Different Monograms #21022
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 2 Randahl sterling silver napkin holders with different monograms. Monogram appears to be J on one, B on the other (see photos)....
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20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Handmade Silver Flower Vase with Polished Bubble Design by Brandimarte 1900
Located in Bergamo, BG
Elegant flower vase in 925 silver, entirely handcrafted by the Italian artisan Brandimarte in 1900. The vase features a distinctive design with smooth, polished bubbles set against a...
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20th Century Italian Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver

Sterling Silver Flatware Set Cameo by Reed & Barton, Patented 1959, 7 Place Set
Located in Surfside, FL
CAMEO sterling silver flatware set by REED & BARTON, patented 1959- 6 place set for 12 (double tea spoons) with 8 serving pieces.PLACE SETTING: 12 dinner knife (9")- 12 dinner fork (7 1/2")- 12 salad fork (6 3/4")- 11 oyster fork (5 1/2")- 12 oval soup spoon (6 3/4")- 24 tea spoon (6 1/4") 11 butter knife (6 1/2")-- SERVING PIECES: 2 pieces carving set (Kife:11"- Fork: 9 1/4")- Table spoon (8 f1/2")- Slotted table...
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20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Champagne Bottle K-Over, Solid Pure Silver, Pine Cone, 2019, Made in Italy
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 pine cone to keep your bottle of champagne chilled....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver

Rare Important Estate Large Italian Sterling Silver Server Bowl
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Gorgeous Rococo Spaulding Sterling Silver Compote Bowl. Bowl is comprised with a Large Fluted Rim...
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19th Century European Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Silver SeaShell
Located in Firenze, IT
Silver SeaShell, completely produced in Florence, Italy. Possible to be bought separately or the couple. Giuliano Foglia is the artist who chiselled t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Victorian 4 Pieces Tea/Coffee Sterling Silver Set, by the Lebkuecher & Co
Located in Surfside, FL
Charming Victorian 4 pieces tea/coffee sterling silver set, by the Lebkuecher & Co Sterling Silver Company from Newark, New Jersey (in businesss from 1896 to 1909) - Over 1556 grams ...
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20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

G & J W. Hawksley English 925 Sterling Silver & Leather Hip Flask, Antique c1904
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Finds such as these are rare, as it’s a fascinating piece of the early XX century history of England G & J.W. Hawksley was a manufacturing firm based in Sheffield, England, recogni...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Antique Silver Sauce Pourer Spoons Set Galt Vintage Estate Classic Kitchenware
Located in Oakton, VA
3 sauce spoons (1.9 oz)
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1940s American Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver

Antique Silver Teaspoon Galt Vintage Estate Classic Monogram Classic Small Spoon
Located in Oakton, VA
1.1 oz
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1940s American Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver

Wine glasses and Champagne Coupe glasses , Sterling Silver, Set of 4 pieces
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

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Silver

Japanese Fine Silver Stamp Proof Set - 100th Anniversary of the Japan Railway
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Item details Vintage from the 1972 In 1872 (Meiji 15) the first railway opened between Shinbashi in Tokyo and Yokohama. On the 14th of October 1972, the Japanese Postal Ministry issu...
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1970s Japanese British Colonial Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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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.

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