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Silver, Flatware and Silverplate For Sale
Silver teapot and sugar bowl
Located in Perugia, IT
Silver teapot 800/ooo , weight 440 g.
Base diameter mm 125
Height mm 110
Diameter plus spout size mm 170
800/ooo silver sugar bowl, weight g 150.
Base diameter mm 78.
Height mm 95....
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Bridal Rose Sterling Silver Asparagus/Pastry/Toast Server #15602
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver server for asparagus, pastry or toast in the Bridal Rose pattern.
No monogram.
An ornate rose design, although not marked Alvin, it is the same design as Alvin's B...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
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...
Category
20th Century British Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co Cordis Sterling Silver Baby/Child Feeding Fork #15487
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co sterling silver child/baby feeding fork in the Cordis pattern.
No monogram or engraving
A small fork in the Cordis pattern, a simple and classic design. Hallmarks date...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pampaloni crystal bottle with sterling silver spoon stopper
Located in Perugia, IT
Pampaloni crystal bottle with 925/ooo sterling silver spoon stopper
Total weight 1100 g, spoon cap weight 80 g.
Total height 25 cm, diameter 11 cm.
Made in Italy - Florence
A balan...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gorham for Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Gold Wash Bowl Bird Spoon 5 3/4" #18977
By Gorham
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique sterling silver gold wash bowl bird finial spoon by Gorham for Tiffany & Co, pattern #28.
No monograms
This rare and beautiful spoon was made by Gorham to retail at Tiffany...
Category
19th Century Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 2 Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Gramercy Serving Table Spoon with Monogram
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 2 sterling silver serving tablespoons by Tiffany & Co in the Gramercy pattern.
Monogram appears to be LTR
2 large serving/tablespoons in the Gramercy pattern, designed by Ar...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 6 glasses, carafe and tray in chiseled silver, Brandimarte.
Located in Perugia, IT
Set of 6 glasses with carafe and tray in 800/ooo chiseled silver, total weight 3935 g.
Made in Florence by Brandimarte - Italy circa 1985
Tumbler
Height 10cm
Maximum width 7,5 cm
...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Gorham Sterling Silver Medici, Old Large Cheese Scoop
By Gorham
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver large cheese scoop by Gorham in the Medici Old pattern.
No monogram.
Gorham's Medici Old is a multi motif pattern designed in 1880. Nam...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Salem Sterling Silver Solid Oversized Serving Salad Set #18020
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. Salem Sterling Silver Solid Oversized Serving Salad Set
This gorgeous oversized serving salad set by designer Tiffany & Co in their beautiful Salem pattern was crafte...
Category
1910s Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian-Era Etched Floral with Inlaid "Floral Lady" 3-Piece Silver Belt Buckle
Located in New York, NY
Magnificently detailed, this 3-piece Victorian-era etched Silver buckle of beautiful florals on all three pieces highlights the center buckle with inlaid "Floral Lady". All ...
Category
Early 1800s British Victorian Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Sterling Silver Salver/Tray by Searle & Co, 1964
Located in London, GB
Sterling Silver Salver/Tray by Searle & Co from 1964
This beautiful tray is in excellent condition. Round with crisp and molded curvilinear rim, also called a Georgian piecrust rim....
Category
20th Century British Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Early 20th Century Dutch Silver Souvenir Spoons
Located in St. Catharines, ON
Each with maker’s mark, of traditional form with circular openwork bowls, one with the coat of arms of The Hague (stork flanked by two lions), the other of Amsterdam (3 Xs), the vine...
Category
1910s Dutch Revival Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Dutch 833 Silver Dance Scene Pie Server
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Dutch .833 silver pie server, circa 1911.
Beautiful pierced design, featuring a fiddler and dancers.
Measures approx 9 1/8" long, 3" wide at widest point....
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
James Charles Edington Silver Set, Circa 1840
Located in Princeton, NJ
Coffee, tea, sugar, and cream set featuring gilded interior with ivory fitting, ornate foliate design including an eagle on the lid and an additional Harlequin patterned design. Engr...
Category
19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Gilt Metal
Tiffany & Co Makers Sterling Silver 1947-1956 Moore Candlestick #18476
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co Makers Sterling Silver 1947-1956 Moore Candlestick
This gorgeous candlestick by amazing designer Tiffany & Co was meticulously crafted from sterling silver in the beaut...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Roger Williams Silver Co Sterling Silver Corinthian Salad Fork w/Monogram #15838
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver salad fork by Roger Williams Silver Co in the Corinthian pattern, with monogram.
Monogram appears to be B
This fork is pierced with curved tines.
Measures approx 6...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Denmark Cactus Sterling Silver Curved Handle Baby Spoon Engr #18325
By Georg Jensen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver curved handle baby spoon by Georg Jensen Denmark in the Cactus pattern with engraving.
Engraving appears to be "BOBBY"
Created by long-time Jensen designer Gunorph ...
Category
20th Century Danish Art Deco Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Tiffany Young & Ellis Sterling Silver 4pc Tea Set with Monogram
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique sterling silver 4 piece tea set by Tiffany Young & Ellis, designed by John C. Moore, circa 1841-53.
Tiffany Young & Ellis was started by Charles...
Category
19th Century Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
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...
Category
2010s British Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
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
Set of 8 Georg Jensen Denmark Cypress Sterling Silver Salad Forks 6 3/4" #18632
By Georg Jensen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 8 sterling silver salad forks by Georg Jensen Denmark in the Cypress pattern.
Created by Tias Eckhoff, the winner of a design competition to commemorate the 50th anniversary ...
Category
20th Century Danish Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Denmark Acorn Sterling Silver Tea Caddy/Sugar Spoon #16892
By Georg Jensen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Georg Jensen Denmark sterling silver tea caddy or sugar spoon in the Acorn pattern.
No monogram.
The Acorn pattern was introduced in 1915 as a collaboration between Georg ...
Category
20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Open Salt Dish by FX Alphonse LaPaglia
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Stunning Art Deco blossom design open salt dish in sterling silver by highly regarded designer silversmith FX Alphonse LaPaglia for International Silver Co...
Category
1950s North American Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
ENGLISH STERLING TAZZA Circa 1843 ROBERT GARRARD known as Royal Silversmith
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
ENGLISH STERLING TAZZA Circa 1843 “ROBERT GARRARD”
ROYAL SILVERSMITH
...
Category
1840s British Edwardian Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Set of 8 Gorham Medici Old Sterling Silver Forks w/Mono 6 3/4"" #18823
By Gorham
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 8 antique sterling silver forks by Gorham in the Medici Old pattern.
Monogram appears to be P
Gorham's Medici Old is a multi motif pattern designed in 1880. Named for the ti...
Category
19th Century Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Brandimarte 925 sterling silver tulip wine glass
Located in Perugia, IT
925/ooo sterling silver tulip wine glass
Manufactured by Brandimarte - Florence - Italy
Made entirely by hand
Weight g 160
Height 18.5 cm
Base cm 6
Hammered workmanship has always b...
Category
2010s Italian Contemporary Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Champagne Bottle Cover, SuperCar, Premium Corporate Gift, Silver, Made in Italy
By K-OVER
Located in Firenze, IT
We envisioned a K-OVER champagne cover that embodies the exhilarating spirit of supercars, capturing the perfect synergy between sports cars and champagne. Competitions are often celebrated with a final toast, and this cover is designed to honor that tradition.
Master goldsmith Marco Fedi has expertly stylized the silhouette of a supercar, creating a dynamic and elegant design. The remaining surface of the cover features a stone-effect hammering texture, adding a rugged yet refined touch. Entirely handmade, this unique piece showcases techniques such as embossing, chiseling, and enameling.
This K-OVER is more than just a champagne cover; it’s a symbol of victory and celebration, making it an ideal choice for toasting to success at high-stakes competitions. It also serves as a creative inspiration for a prestigious award. Like all our K-OVERs, this piece is custom-made, ensuring it perfectly commemorates any significant achievement or milestone.
Discover the real meaning of high end corporate gifts...
Category
2010s Italian Contemporary Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Victorian Sterling Silver Aide-Memoire Monogrammed with JW by Yapp & Woodward
Located in London, GB
In reasonable vintage condition commensurate with its age. The holder has two pockets and the original pad of Gold-lined paper and pencil. There is a some lead in the pencil.
It has a lovely blue silk lining. The material lining is in reasonable antique condition, there are some small marks. The string attaching the book to the case is broken.
The pages intact and only one has been used.
There is a loop and jump ring at the top. The clasp is broken.
A lovely foliate acanthus decoration gives it a rich elegant feel.
Hallmarked: Made by Yapp & Woodward (John Yapp & John Woodward...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
4 Norwegian Modernist Enamel Sterling Silver Candlesticks N.M.Thune Viking Norse
By N.M. Thune
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare museum quality set of Four Norwegian Mid-Century Modernist Enameled Sterling Silver Candlesticks by N.M. Thune of Norway and dating to the 20th century. Each candlestick is adorned with magnificent enamel images with depictions of Norse Mythology and Viking imagery. The colors and design are mid-century magnificence. The very rare group of candlesticks...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Modernist Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Set of 9 Tiffany & Co Shell and Thread Sterling Silver Teaspoons 5 7/8" #18798
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 9 sterling silver teaspoons in the Shell & Thread pattern by Tiffany & Co.
No monogram
The Shell & Thread pattern was introduced in 1905 and continues to be one of the most ...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gorham Versailles Sterling Silver Tablespoon Serving Spoon
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
Memory Lane by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set, 8 Place Setting
By Lunt Silver
Located in Dallas, TX
Memory Lane Sterling Silver Flatware by Lunt Silver. Circa 1949 . This flatware includes an 8 place setting plus serving utensils.
Pieces included:
New French Hollow Knife, Fork, Individual Salad Fork, Teaspoon, Round Bowl Soup Spoon (Cream Soup), Iced Tea Spoon,
Cocktail/Seafood Fork...
Category
20th Century Victorian Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Georg Jensen Denmark Cypress Sterling Silver Large Serving Spoon 9 3/4" #18627
By Georg Jensen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver large serving spoon by Georg Jensen Denmark in the Cypress pattern.
Created by Tias Eckhoff, the winner of a design competition to commemorate the 50th anniversary o...
Category
20th Century Danish Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Richard Crossley London English Sterling Tea Caddy Shell Bowl Spoon
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver tea caddy spoon with shell bowl by Richard Crossley of London, England, circa 1812.
No monogram
Beautiful bright cut handle with large shell bowl...
Category
19th Century Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Denmark Cypress Sterling Silver Small Serving Spoon 8 1/2" #18626
By Georg Jensen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver small serving spoon by Georg Jensen Denmark in the Cypress pattern.
Created by Tias Eckhoff, the winner of a design competition to commemorate the 50th anniversary o...
Category
20th Century Danish Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Brandimarte 925 sterling silver large tulip wine glass
Located in Perugia, IT
925/ooo sterling silver tulip wine glass
Manufactured by Brandimarte - Florence - Italy
Made entirely by hand
Weight g 226
Height 21 cm
Base cm 7
Hammered workmanship has always bee...
Category
2010s Italian Contemporary Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Whiting Sterling Silver Grecian Master Butter Knife
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver master butter knife by Whiting Manufacturing Co in the Grecian pattern.
No monogram
Beautiful piece from the Whiting Manufacturin...
Category
19th Century Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Candleabra by Elkington & Co Ltd, 1967
Located in London, GB
Sterling Silver Candleabra Made by Elkington & Co Ltd from 1967
In good condition, this is a lovely piece. The top part is removable so it can be used as a single candlestick or a c...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Joseph Gloster Birmingham England Sterl Silv Napkin Rings with Monograms #12586
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 2 sterling silver napkins rings by Joseph Gloster of Birmingham, England, circa 1973.
Each napkin ring has a different monogram, appears to be BA and MA
Textured design fini...
Category
1970s Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 2 Gorham English Gadroon Sterling Silver Teaspoons w/Mono #18250
By Gorham
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 2 sterling silver teaspoons in the English Gadroon patten by Gorham, with monogram.
Monogram appears to be S.
The English Gadroon pattern was deigned by F. Russell Woodward ...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 6 Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Small Heart Apple Shaped Dishes
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 6 Tiffany & Co sterling silver small heart/apple shaped dishes.
Six small dishes in the shape of an apple or heart with openwork scroll leaf and 1 ball foot underneath. Does ...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Hammered Sterling Silver Flask with Field Cup Cap
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Carry your personal libations in style with this vintage sterling silver drinking flask. Slender and tall, made of .925 sterling silver with a hammered texture finish, the flask meas...
Category
1960s Unknown Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Fine & Rare Antique XIXc Silver Indian Kutchi Style Vase. Khadarabad, India.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This fine Sterling Silver Vase of Kutchi style,
is antique XIXc., yet is in beautiful condition
Khadarabad, India
It’s incredibly embossed in floral motif &
featuring plants, tree...
Category
Early 1900s Indian Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
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...
Category
18th Century American Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Grape Vine Large Preserve Spoon #18041
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. Grape Vine Sterling Silver Large Preserve Spoon
This beautiful spoon by designer Tiffany & Co in the gorgeous vine pattern was meticulously crafted from sterling silve...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Ball Black & Co. Greek Revival Sterling Silver Basket, circa 1870
Located in Goettingen, DE
Ball Black & Co. Greek Revival Sterling Silver Basket circa 1870
Very decorative Greek style silver basket as a footed bowl in the Empire style on an oval stand with a narrow shaft,...
Category
1870s American Greek Revival Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling 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....
Category
19th Century European Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Handcuffs Key Holder
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, CH
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, Sterling Silver Handcuffs key holder.
Alex Jona gifts stand out, not only for their special design and f...
Category
2010s Italian Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co Torch and Wreath Sterling Silver Bon Bon Spoon with Monogram
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver bon bon spoon by Tiffany & Co in a torch and wreath pattern with monogram
Monogram appears to be MFMC
Beautiful and ornate torch handle with a wreath above the bowl. Monogram is intertwined letters in the heart shaped bowl. Hallmarks date this piece to manufacture under the directorship on John C Moore II, 1907-1947. Does not include Tiffany box or pouch.
Measures approx 3 3/4" long, 2 5/16" wide bowl...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Pyramid Sterling Silver Mocha & Individual Salt Spoons #18328
By Georg Jensen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Georg Jensen Denmark sterling silver mocha spoon and individual salt spoon in the Pyramid pattern.
No monogram.
The Pyramid pattern was designed in 1926 by Harold Nielsen....
Category
20th Century Danish Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique J.G Ltd Heavy 925 Sterling Silver Tea Hand Chase Tea Pot
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: J.G Ltd
Gender: Unisex
Metal Type: 925 Sterling Silver
Diameter: 6.00 inches
Height: 10.00 inches
Width: 8.50 inches
Weight: 1,147.67 grams
Silver antique tea pot...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Rare Magnificent Large Estate Pair of Japanese Sculpted Bronze Centerpiece Urns
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is A Magnificent Large Pair of Beautiful Estate Japanese Bronze Centerpiece Urns. Beautifully done with Fine Ornate Bronze Scrolling and Accent Det...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Bronze
A natural Rock Crystal and Chalcedony Serving Spoon - Hand-Carved Peacock Design
Located in Bangkok,, TH
This exquisite luxury serving spoon is a true masterpiece, meticulously crafted from natural rock crystal and chalcedony, showcasing an unparalleled level of artistry and sophisticat...
Category
2010s Indian Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Chalcedony, Rock Crystal
Pampaloni bichierography mini silver tumbler
Located in Perugia, IT
Small 925/ooo silver tumbler made by Pampaloni Firenze Italia, weight g 80, length cm 9, height cm 6, base diameter cm 4.5.
Based on original sketches by Roman artist Giovanni Maggi ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Baroque Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Alex Jona Double Shackle Sterling Silver Key Holder
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, CH
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, Sterling Silver double shackle key holder.
Alex Jona gifts stand out, not only for their special design and for the excellent qual...
Category
2010s Italian Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Denmark Acorn Serving Spoon 9" #17830
By Georg Jensen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Georg Jensen Denmark Acorn Serving Spoon 9"
This stunning serving spoon by designer Georg Jensen in the acorn pattern is crafted from sterling silver for a beautiful finish!
Size: ...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
German Export Post War Silver and Leaded Glass Fruit Bowl
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
In excellent condition, this exquisite bowl is a work of art with it's intricate floral vine patterned design done is .800 German Silver.
Intact is ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German 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.