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Silver, Flatware and Silverplate For Sale
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 Silver Spoon Galt Vintage Estate Silverware Eagle Washington DC Capitol
Located in Oakton, VA
0.60 oz
Category
1940s American Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
$160 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
19th Century Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Brandimarte decanter in 925 sterling silver
Located in Perugia, IT
925/ooo sterling silver decanter for wine
Manufactured by Brandimarte - Florence - Italy
Weight g 700
Height 28 cm
23 cm base
Hammered workmanship has always been a hallmark of the ...
Category
2010s Italian Contemporary Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
George V Round Sterling Silver Tea Pot by C S Harris & Sons Ltd, 1933
Located in London, GB
In good vintage condition, this is a beautiful teapot. It sits on a round pedestal base and has a lovely curved wooden handle and finial. There is a little dent in the handle at the ...
Category
20th Century British 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 210
Height 19 cm
Base 7.5 cm
Hammered workmanship has always bee...
Category
2010s Italian Contemporary Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling 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
$690 Sale Price / item
30% Off
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
Sterling Silver Fruit Bowl by Viner’s Ltd, 1967
Located in London, GB
In good vintage condition, this is an elegant, sterling silver pedestal dish. It is decorated with delicate openwork of flourishing flowers and le...
Category
20th Century British Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Original 1920's Outstanding Pair of Rare Gilt Bronze Table Top Lamps
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is an Outstanding Pair of Rare Gilt Bronze Table Top Lamps, Exquisitely adorned with Finely Detailed Mounted ...
Category
Early 20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Gold, Bronze
$3,125 Sale Price
75% Off
Pair of Sterling Silver Saucer Candle Holders by Tiffany & Co Ltd
Located in London, GB
Pair of Sterling Silver Saucer Candle Holders.
This is a lovely unusual pair of saucer candle holders that are beautifully made. They would look...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique English c1888 Silver Salt & Pepper Cellars by William Evans, London.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Finely embossed throughout,
this pair of antique Sterling Silver
salt & pepper cellars date from Victoria era
Circular footed,
with London hallmarks to the base,
also bear...
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Sir Christopher Sterling Silver Flatware Set Patented in 1936 by Wallace Silvers
Located in Surfside, FL
SIR CHRISTOPHER sterling silver flatware set ptd in 1936 by Wallace.TOTAL:135 PIECES. 6 Place setting for 20 with xtra tea spo...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
Royal Horticultural Silver Medal, 1924
Located in London, GB
Royal Horticultural Silver Medal from 1924
Reasonable vintage condition. Inscribed with: To Mr A Gray for Best Cottage Garden
Surrey County Council
Additional Information:
A Gric C...
Category
20th Century British Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
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
Salt and Pepper Shaker
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Salt and pepper shaker
Category
Late 20th Century Italian High Victorian Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Handmade Whimsical Hanging Sterling Silver Menorah for Hanukkah Yemenite Hand Ma
Located in Great Neck, NY
Whimsical Menorah for Hanukkah. A beautiful piece that is all handcrafted with Solid Sterling Silver in Israel with fine yemenite workmanship that...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Flatware Set Burgundy, Ptd in 1949 by Reed & Barton, 5 Place Set
Located in Surfside, FL
BURGUNDY Sterling Silver Flatware set, patented in 1949 by REED & BARTON- 5 Place setting (double tea spoons) for 18 + 3 serving piec...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Frank M. Whiting 5 Piece Hand Chased with Gold Gild Sterling Silver Tea Set over
Located in Surfside, FL
Frank M. Whiting 5 piece hand chased sterling silver tea set. Coffee pot 43.08 oz troy, Teapot 39.93 oz troy, Sugar bowl w/lid 23.18 oz troy, Waste bowl 15.50 oz troy & Creamer 15.63...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver, Gold
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
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
An Art-Deco Silver Plated Sauce Boats. Harrods, London, Circa 1930's.
By Harrods
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
A Pair of Fine Silver Plated Vintage Sauce Boats
Measurements: 17.5cm x 9.5cm, Height: 11.5cm
Harrods, London
Art-Deco, circa 1930's
Category
1930s English Art Deco 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
Allan Adler Hammered Sterling Silver Cake Saw Knife #19929
By Allan Adler
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Hammered sterling silver cake saw knife by Allan Adler.
No monogram
A handwrought large serrated knife with a lightly hammered design.
Measures approx 10 1/2" long, 1 7/16" wide a...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling 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...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Bowl by Cellini Crafts of Chicago
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This delightful sterling silver centrepiece bowl was manufactured by the Chicago based 'Cellini Crafts' likely in the late 1930s. The handwrought piece features three pointed 'lobes'...
Category
1930s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
Sterling Silver Cake Dish/Fruit Bowl by William Neale & Son Ltd, 1938
Located in London, GB
This lovely dish is in good condition. It has a lovely geometric, scalloped border and a pedestal foot. Hallmarked: Made by William Neale & Son Ltd in Cox Street, St Paul's, Birmingh...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling 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...
Category
19th Century Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Sterling Silver Dish by Manoah Rhodes & Sons Silversmiths, 1901
Located in London, GB
Victorian Sterling Silver Dish by Manoah Rhodes & Sons Silversmiths from 1901
In good vintage condition, this is a beautiful bowl or dish, perfect for fruit, chocolates or cakes. It...
Category
19th Century British Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Disneyland Collection Silver Teaspoon
Located in Bilbao, ES
Disneyland Collection Silver Teaspoon
Length 4.40in / 11.2cm
Width 0.98in / 2.5cm
Weight 14.1gr
PRADERA is a second generation of a family run busin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
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...
Category
20th Century British Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
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...
Category
20th Century Italian Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Pair of Large Pierced Sterling Silver Tazzas by Walker & Hall, 1912
Located in London, GB
In good vintage condition, they have some marks commensurate with age.
They stand on round pedestal bases and have beautifully curved handles.
They have lovely geometric, pierced ...
Category
20th Century British 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
Vintage Tiffany & Co 925 Sterling Silver Bowl
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Tiffany & Co
Diameter: 9.00 inches
Weight: 544.60 grams
One designer made hand engraved, textured silver, vintage Bowl. Engraved with "STERLING" and "925". The "Tiffany & C...
Category
Late 20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
Antique German Biedermeier Silver Basket, Dated 1828
Located in Goettingen, DE
Antique German Biedermeier Silver Basket, dated 1828
Very decorative silver basket on rectangular stand on four paw feet, bulbous, gadrooned body wi...
Category
1820s German George IV Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Moiseikin Silver Giraffe Spoon Gift for Baby and Children
By MOISEIKIN
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Contemporary Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver
George III Sterling Silver Wine Funnel
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
Crafted from sterling silver this wine funnel dates to the tail end of the reign of George III. The piece was manufactured in London and has date marks indicating it was manufactured...
Category
19th Century British Georgian Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Asparagus Tongs
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Tiffany & Co. grapevine pattern sterling silver asparagus tongs. New York, c. 1907-1947. Reticulated in etched upper tong, monogrammed. 8" x 3", 6.45 troy ounces. Very neat serving p...
Category
Early 20th Century American Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling 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...
Category
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
A large Mughal serving spoon carved from natural rock crystal and crystal
Located in Bangkok,, TH
A large size Mughal one of a kind serving spoon, hand carved in Jaipur, India.
The one of a kind spoon front piece has been carved from natural rock crystal and has been scooped on...
Category
2010s Indian Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Chalcedony, Rock Crystal
Hermès Porcelain Trinket Bowl
By Hermès
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Hermès - (Made in France) Porcelain trinket bowl with a waterlily decoration.
Additional information:
Condition: Very good condition
Dimensions: 15 cm x 11 cm
Seller Reference: ACC244
Category
1990s French Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Sculpture Horse Saddled in Silver
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Sculpture Horse saddled in silver
Category
1980s Italian Early Victorian Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Georg Jensen Estate Money Clip Tie Pin Silver
By Georg Jensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Georg Jensen Estate Money Clip Tie Pin Silver GJ35
This elegant Authentic Georg Jensen Men's Money Clip Tie pin is made of sterling silver and has a weight of 10 grams.
T...
Category
1990s Danish Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
$232 Sale Price
20% Off
French Art Deco Glass & Silver Pitcher by Lagarde & Fortin
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A French Art Deco ewer or pitcher crafted from thick-cut glass and macassar wood with a stylised silver floral frieze. The piece was crafted by Lagarde ...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Silver bird statue heavy bird table decoration
Located in Jupiter, FL
Interesting bird statue, 100% silver, not sure what the bird is, maybe a peacock. This is a beautiful table or shelf decoration for home or office!
WHAT YOU GET AT STAMPAR JEWELERS:...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
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
Boston Collection Silver Teaspoon
Located in Bilbao, ES
Boston Collection Silver Teaspoon
Length 3.54in / 9cm
Width 0.78in / 2cm
Weight 7.5gr
PRADERA is a second generation of a family run business jewele...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
19th Century French Corkscrew
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
French corkscrew with stag handle having sterling caps with vine and grape motif.
PERIOD: 19th Century
ORIGIN: France
SIZE: 5" x 5"
Barware, Corkscr...
Category
1890s French Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Antique Silver Large Bowl Galt Vintage Estate Classic Decoration Item Kitchenwar
Located in Oakton, VA
Large Bowl (1 pound + 2.2 oz)
Category
1940s American Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
$800 Sale Price
20% Off
Tiffany & Co. signed silver centerpiece plate.
Located in BARI, IT
Tiffany & Co. signed silver centerpiece plate. Floral decorations on the border. Three initials are engraved on the bottom: L H B.
Period of realization: 1907-1938
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
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...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Big and Heavy Sterling Silver Fruit, Flower Bowl, Basket, Hazorfim, Judaica
Located in Berlin, DE
Big and very heavy sterling silver fruit bowl, basket. Hazorfim.
Beautiful decoration object.
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
$7,696 Sale Price
20% Off
Sterling Tazza or Footed Comport Attributed to John R. Wendt, circa 1870
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This rather glorious sterling silver tazza or footed comport was likely made by John R. Wendt in the 1870s. The figural piece features a stepped circula...
Category
Late 19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
George III Sterling Silver Straining Spoon by Peter, Ann & William Bateman
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This large sterling silver straining spoon was made in London in 1801 and is a beautiful example of Georgian silver from the early 19th Century. The spoon is assayed for manufacture ...
Category
19th Century British Georgian Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver, 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.