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Silver, Flatware and Silverplate For Sale
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
Allan Adler Sunset Sterling Silver Martini Spoon
By Allan Adler
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver martini spoon by Allan Adler.
A large and heavy, slightly hammered sterling silver spoon handmade by renowned Italian silversmith, Allan...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver bowl with grape vine design solid silver 25400
Located in Jupiter, FL
Silver basket with vine grapes design, stunning! Made with solid silver, heavy! Will come with a certificate of authenticity and nice packaging.
WHAT YOU GET AT STAMPAR JEWELERS:
St...
Category
Early 20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Tiffany & Co Beekman Sterling Silver GW Bowl Berry Serving Spoon w/mono #15283
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co sterling silver gold wash bowl berry serving spoon in the Beekman 1869 pattern by Tiffany & Co.
Monogram appears to be EPM
Beautifully simple scroll design was designe...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
Graff, Washbourne and Dunn Sterling Silver Long Handle Serving Spoon
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Graff, Washbourne and Dunn Sterling Silver Long Handle Serving Spoon
This is a lovely vintage sterling silver long handle serving spoon by Graff, Washbourne, and Dunn.
Measureme...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Denmark Acorn Sterling Silver Caviar Shovel
By Georg Jensen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver caviar shovel in the Acorn pattern by Georg Jensen
The Acorn pattern was introduced in 1915 as a collaboration between Georg Jensen and designer Johan Ronde. The Aco...
Category
20th Century Danish Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Exquisite Museum Quality Pair of 19th Century Neo Classical Blue Bronze Urns
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Pair of Rare 19th Century Neo-Classical Cobalt Blue Glass and Bronze Mounted Centepiece Vases with Floriflora handles and Rim and Scrolled Bas...
Category
19th Century French Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Bronze
Brandimarte Firenze Hammered Sterling Silver Large Caddy Spoon
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver caddy spoon by Brandimarte Firenze.
A magnificent, heavy and substantial hand-crafted hammered sterling silver spoon by renowned Italian silversmith, Brandimarte Fir...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 12 Gorham Versailles Sterling Silver Salad Forks 6 3/8" #15710
By Gorham
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 12 sterling silver salad forks by Gorham in the Versailles pattern.
No monogram.
Gorham's Versailles is a multi motif pattern designed by Antoine Heller in 1885. Named for t...
Category
19th Century Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Brandimarte wine goblet in 925 sterling silver
Located in Perugia, IT
925/ooo sterling silver wine cup glass
Manufactured by Brandimarte - Florence - Italy
Made entirely by hand
Weight g 200
Height 19 cm
Base 7.5 cm
Hammered workmanship has always bee...
Category
2010s Italian Contemporary Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Dominick & Haff JE Caldwell Priscilla Sterling Silver Serving Fork w/mono #15600
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver serving fork in the Priscilla pattern by Dominick & Haff for JE Caldwell & Co with monogram.
Monogram appears to be EMB
The Priscilla pattern features a simple poin...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Denmark Sterling Silver Centerpiece Bowl 752B by Harald Nielsen
By Harald Nielsen for Georg Jensen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Georg Jensen Denmark sterling silver Art Deco rolled handle centerpiece bowl by Harald Nielsen 752B.
Marked: Georg Jensen in dotted oval dating 1945 to present, Denmark, Sterling, 7...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Wendall Mfg Co Ariel Sterling Silver Serving Spoon and Fork Set w/mono #15601
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver serving set including a fork and spoon in the Ariel pattern by Wendell Manufacturing Co with monogram.
Monogram appears to be B (on the back of each handle)
Ariel is a multi-motif pattern featuring an ornate cherub design, designed circa 1895. The set includes a serving fork and a berry casserole spoon.
Spoon measures approx 8 3/8" long, 2" wide across the bowl.
Fork measures approx 8 5/8" long, 2 3/8" wide across the tines.
Weighs approx 155.5g, 100.0dwt total
Marked lion...
Category
19th Century Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pampaloni mini silver trojan vase
Located in Perugia, IT
Small vase in 925/ooo sterling silver, Troia collection, manufactured by Pampaloni Firenze Italia. Weight g 135, diameter cm 7.5, including handles cm 10.5, height cm 5.5.
Hammered s...
Category
1990s Italian Classical Greek Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Dutch Monkey/Cream/Caddy Spoon Samuel Boyce Landeck London Impor
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Dutch sterling silver spoon imported to London, England, circa 1895.
Beautiful repousse design bowl, featuring a hunting scene, figural handle.
Measures approx 5 3/4" long, 1 3/4" ...
Category
19th Century English Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Elizabeth Morley London Sterling Silver Caddy Spoon
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver caddy spoons by Elizabeth Morley of London, c.1803.
Monogram appears to be WAS.
Small wide bowl caddy spoon with a simple and time...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Peer Smed Sterling Silver Lily Handle Knife
By Peer Smed
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver lily handle stainless blade knife by Peer Smed.
Sterling silver tapering handle with applied lily and chased leaf at top. Sharp pointed stai...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Wine Bottle Cover, Japanes Memories, Luxury Special Gift, Silver, Made in Italy
By K-OVER
Located in Firenze, IT
This wine K-OVER is an exquisite piece from our Corporate Collection.
The artist, inspired by the Japanese philosophy of Kintsugi, has crafted this pure silver 999/°° K-OVER to repr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Wine Bottle Cover, Moonlight, Luxury customized Corporate Gift, Silver, 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 story, ensuring a manifestation of personal elegance in every curated detail. With K-OVER, your visions are transformed into timeless bespoke masterpieces.
K-OVER has been a pillar in Italian craftsmanship for over 40 years, continuing the tradition of the most skilled silversmiths and metal artisans. Our bespoke covers merge our deep knowledge of champagne, wine...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Champagne Bottle Cover, High End Gift, Solid Silver, Zebra, Hand Made in Italy
By K-OVER
Located in Firenze, IT
The Zebra champagne bottle cover, one of the most minimalist designs in our collection, has been entirely handcrafted by Marco Fedi, a master goldsmith from Florence. Reflecting the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Antique English Sterling Silver Pap Boat
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique sterling silver pap boat from London, England, circa 1803.
No monogram
Pap boats are a shallow feeding bowl with a pouring lip on one side th...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
James E Blake Sterling Silver Heart Napkin Clip with Monogram
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver napkin clip by James E Blake, with monogram.
Monogram appears to be LM.
This napkin clip features an open heart design with a monogram at...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
800 Silver Germany Double Spout Ladle
Located in Washington Depot, CT
800 silver double spout ladle from Germany.
Small face atop a scroll design handle, ladle bowl with double spout design.
Measures 7" long, 3" wide acros...
Category
20th Century German Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Photo Frame Sterling Silver, Italy
Located in Firenze, IT
Precious sterling silver photo frame. It is an Italian piece of design and its value is given by the fact that it has been handcrafted. The photo frame can be used also as a mirror f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 4 Barbour Silver Co Champagne/Cocktail Goblet with Engraving
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 4 sterling silver champagne or cocktail goblets by Barbour Silver Co for Bailey, Banks & Biddle.
Engraving appears to be 1891 T&J 1916
A simple and classic child polished de...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Chinese Export Dragon Bowl By Wang Hing
Located in Montreal, QC
Chinese Export Silver Openwork Dragon Bowl, Made and signed at the base "Wing Hing" with the
" 90 " for Silver Mark , made in China circa 1890, Decorated with two Dragons and a Fla...
Category
1890s Chinese Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Sterling Silver Glass, Green Stones, Moon, Medium, 1 Piece, Handmade, Italy
By K-OVER
Located in Firenze, IT
K-over solid silver glasses are our latest creation. The value of this solid silver glass lies on the innovative techniques that have been used in its production. As it can be clearl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Sterling 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
Gorham Imperial Chrysanthemum Sterling Silver Potato Fork
By Gorham
Located in Washington Depot, CT
sterling silver potato fork by Gorham in the Imperial Chrysanthemum pattern.
No monogram.
Gorham's Imperial Chrysanthemum pattern was designed...
Category
19th Century English Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Whisky Glass, Solid Silver, Moon , 1 Piece, Italy
By K-OVER
Located in Firenze, IT
K-over whisky glass are our latest creation. The value of this whisky glass 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 cover, no fingerprint is left.
The glass 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. This glass is produced in pure silver 999...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Waltz of Spring Sterling Silver Flatware Set by Wallace
Located in Surfside, FL
YOUR PRICE: $4,200.00
"WALTZ OF SPRING" Sterling Silver Flatware set by Wallace, patented in 1952. 6 place setting x 12 (minus 4 pieces) with 5 servin...
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Wine Bottle Cover, Solid silver, Luxury Wedding Collection, Silver, 2018, Italy
By K-OVER
Located in Firenze, IT
Design your own K-OVER and create a unique masterpiece for your special day.
Choose your favorite features and share your ideas with us. We will craft a personalized K-OVER that perfectly suits your occasion. The Silver Wine K-OVER, with its shiny pure silver finish, serves as the perfect blank canvas, allowing you to add a distinctive touch to events like weddings.
Personalize your K-OVER with exquisite engravings, initials, or adornments such as gems and stones to make it truly one-of-a-kind. Once we receive your preferences, we will provide a project proposal. After your approval, we will begin crafting your custom K-OVER. Throughout the process, we will keep you informed with updates and previews of your unique creation.
We are dedicated to meeting your expectations and creating a truly memorable piece for your celebration.
The ideal gift for someone who has almost everything. Decideing to buy a K-over to enrich your table can be a special treat for yourself.
Our mission is to transform the high-end gifting landscape by offering a sophisticated alternative to traditional investments in noble metals. Our master silversmiths and goldsmiths bring years of experience working with precious metals.
Committed to excellence, we utilize only the purest materials, such as 24K Gold, 999 fine Silver, and Bronze, crafted from extremely pure composition alloys. Each product's value is certified, and a certificate of authenticity is provided at the time of purchase.
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 wine 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 bottle of wine. All covers are new and have been only exhibited in public events. Covers are suitable for European Bordolese bottles.
All our wine covers...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Wine Bottle Cover, Solid silver, Wedding Collection Gift Moonlight, 2018, Italy
By K-OVER
Located in Firenze, IT
The value of this wine K-OVER lies in the innovative techniques used in its production. As evident from the pictures, the surface of the K-OVER shines like the moon, featuring a dia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Vintage Blackinton Sterling Silver Folding Medicine Spoon
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage sterling silver folding medicine spoon by R. Blackinton & Co.
No monogram
Folding spoon with 2 different sized spoons on each end.
Measures 6...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Nils Erik Elvik Norway 830 Silver Tea Caddy Spoon with Monogram
Located in Washington Depot, CT
830 silver tea caddy spoons by Nils Erik Elvik of Oslo, Norway.
Monogram on the back of the handle appears to be L
A simple and timeless floral design with...
Category
Early 20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
D&J Welby Sterling Silver Flatware Set 6 Forks and 1 Butter Knife London 1911
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
D&J Welby Sterling Silver Flatware Set 6 Forks and 1 Butter Knife London 1911
Six Forks and one Butter Knife by D&J Welby Co.
Sterling Silver
London Hallmark
Assay Date Mark: 1911
...
Category
Early 20th Century British Victorian Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co English King Silverplate Gravy Ladle
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Silverplated gravy ladle by Tiffany & Co in the English King pattern.
No monogram.
Beautiful ladle in Tiffany's intricate and decorative version of a Ki...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Art-Nouveau 1940's Silver Plated Claret Jug by Topazio Casquinha, Portugal.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Art-Nouveau 1940's Silver Plated Claret / Wine Jug
Maker’s mark: Topazio Casquinha
Portuguese hallmarks
Height: 27cm
Width (at the base): 13.5cm
In beautiful condition
Category
1940s Portuguese Art Nouveau Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Bonbon Dish in Sterling Silver by Synyer & Beddoes, 1910
Located in London, GB
Sterling Silver Bonbon Dish Made by Synyer & Beddoes in 1910
In excellent condition, this is a beautiful piece with a reticulated/pierced decorated body. The body has a melon shape ...
Category
20th Century British Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Marquise Sterling Silver Dessert/Tea Knife with Monogram 7 1/8"
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co sterling silver dessert/tea knife in the Marquise pattern.
Marquise is simple and elegant pattern, designed by Paulding Farnham in 1902. Hallmarks date this piece to ma...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 6 Austria-Hungary 800 Silver Jack End Knife Rests with Monogram
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 6 800 silver knife rests from Austria-Hungry, circa 1886-1922.
Monogram appears t be TC (see photo)
These knife rests were used to prevent the table linens from getting dirt...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Pair of Victorian Sterling Silver Candelabra by Horace Woodward & Co
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous pair of antique Victorian Sterling Silver, three light, two-branch table Corinthian column candelabra. The candelabra feature detachable sconces for ease of cleani...
Category
19th Century English Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Holger Rasmussen Denmark Sterling Silver Coffee Pot Wood Handle
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver coffee pot by Holger Rasmussen of Copenhagen, Denmark 1945-1956.
Simple, clean lined modernist design makes this a timeless piece rem...
Category
20th Century Danish Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Richard Richardson Sheffield Sterling Silver Napkin Ring with Monogram
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver napkin ring by Richard Richardson of Sheffield, circa 1904.
Monogram appears to be EGM
Scalloped edges with a polished finish.
M...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
German Silver Repousse Fruit Bowl/Fruit Sweet Meat Dish, 1880’s
Located in London, GB
In very good condition, this bowl is beautifully decorated by pineapples, grapes, apples and oranges. This was most probably made in 1880’s.
Additional Information:
Hallmarked: Cro...
Category
19th Century Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Dutch 833 Silver H Hooijkaas Serving Tongs
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Dutch 833 silver serving sugar tongs by Herbert Hooijkaas, circa 1938.
Scissor shaped tongs featuring a spatula side and a smaller fork side, bot...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Silver cocktail bartender mixing pitcher
Located in Perugia, IT
800/ooo silver cocktail bartender mixing pitcher with strainer
Height 18 cm
Diameter 12cm
Weight 620 g
Production Ricci Alessandria - Italy
Capacious carafe with filter, high-glos...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Florentine silver pitcher
Located in Perugia, IT
Florentine silver pitcher 800/ooo
Height 15 cm
Diameter 15 cm
Diameter including handle 19 cm
Weight 427 g
Manufacturer Lovi _ Vicenza _ Italy
Hand Loomed
Elegant rounded table pit...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
George III Sterling Silver Chamber Stick
By Henry Chawner
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A wonderful George III period chamber stick in sterling silver by Henry Chawner of London. An elegant scrolled handle is mounted to an octagonal base underneath a column with reeded ...
Category
Late 18th Century British George III Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
George III Sterling Silver Creamer by Robert Hennell I
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A small, George III period, sterling silver creamer by London silversmith Robert Hennel I, with period monogram. The creamer features an intricate monogram under the lip which is lik...
Category
18th Century British George III Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Whiting Aesthetic Movement Mixed Metals Sterling Applied Cherries Teaspoon
By Whiting
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver Aesthetic Movement Mixed Metals spoon by Whiting.
Engraving on the top back of the handle: "Doris Louise"
This Whiting spoo...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Mixed Metal
Hanau Germany Silver Spoon
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Hanau Germany silver figural spoon.
A beautiful example of German Hanau silver by Vereinigte Silberwarenfabrik, which was formed in 1914 after mer...
Category
20th Century German Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Sterling Silver Chino Pitcher Spoon by George Erickson
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver pitcher spoon by George Erickson in the Chino.
No monogram
A beautiful, long Arts and Crafts style spoon featuring a simple design with a classic, timeless appeal....
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Italian Empire-Style Silver Centerpiece Bowl with Handles (1950)
Located in Bergamo, BG
Refined jatte centerpiece crafted in Italian 800 silver, dated 1950, featuring elegant empire-style design elements. The wide, polished bowl is adorned with a detailed ornamental bor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Dominick & Haff Sterling Mazarin 1892 Large Solid Ice Cream Slicer with Monogram
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique large solid sterling silver ice cream server by Dominick & Haff in the Mazarin 1892 pattern.
Monogram appears to be B
Dominick & Haff's Mazarin pattern was introduced in 18...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Neoclassical Pair of Silver Candlesticks A.F Burgmüller Leipzig Weissenfels 1820
Located in Goettingen, DE
Neoclassical Pair of Silver Candlesticks A.F Burgmüller Leipzig Weissenfels 1820
Large, elegant candlesticks on a square plinth and a stepped round base surrounded by leaf borders, ...
Category
Early 19th Century German George IV Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver Centrepiece by William Comyns & Sons
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This unusual sterling silver centrepiece could be described as several things - a comport, a jardiniere or simply a footed bowl. Crafted by London silversmith William Comyns & Sons t...
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Handmade Silver and Mother of Pearl Spoon
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Handmade silver spoon with mother of pearl accents.
Gorgeous and unique, this spoon features swirls and intricate silver work with mother of pearl accents on the handle.
Measures a...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Pearl, 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.