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Silver, Flatware and Silverplate For Sale
Mid 20th Century Iranian Persian Middle Eastern Hand Chased Silver Tray
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Persian silver tray with rounded corners. Imbued with intricate craftsmanship and adorned with delicate bird and foliate patterns, this silver tr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Antique Luxurious Bejeweled dessert 18K Gold Filled Coin Silver Porcelain set
Located in SE
Antique Luxurious Bejeweled dessert 18K Gold Filled Silver flatware set in Renaissance style, comprising six knives and six forks in contemporary box. This set is one of a kind,custo...
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1890s Austrian Renaissance Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Garnet, Turquoise, Silver, 18k Gold, Gold-filled
Champagne Bottle Cover, Merry Christmas, Luxury Christmas Gift, Hand Made, Italy
By K-OVER
Located in Firenze, IT
We are happy to present our last creation: our Merry Christmas champagne bottle cover.
This K-Over is perfect to celebrate the most magical and happiest time of the year. Your speci...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Bronze
L. C. Tiffany Louis Comfort Tiffany Gold Favrile Glass Bowl Circa 1880s
Located in Westport, CT
This exquisite Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile glass bowl is a true masterpiece of American Art Nouveau craftsmanship, Circa 1882. This rare and elegant piece shimmers with a stunning iridescent gold hue, enhanced by delicate undertones of pink, blue, and purple that dance across its surface in different lighting.
Hand-blown and signed "1882 P 1402 L. C. Tiffany...", this bowl is a testament to Tiffany’s pioneering artistry in Favrile glass, which became renowned for its rich luster and mesmerizing color shifts. A perfect addition for collectors of fine antique glass or those who appreciate the timeless beauty of Tiffany’s work.
Don’t miss this chance to own a piece of history—an extraordinary fusion of light, color, and craftsmanship!
Weight/Measurements:
- Gross Weight: 332.60 Grams
- Top Diameter: 6.60 Inches
- Base Diameter: 3.27 Inches
- Height: 2.35 Inches
Magnificent Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile Iridescent Gold Glass Bowl (Circa 1882)
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Louis Comfort Tiffany glass bowl, Favrile iridescent glass, Tiffany art glass bowl...
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Late 19th Century North American Art Nouveau Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Vintage Tiffany & Co Makers Solid Yellow Gold Baby Spoon
Located in Holland, PA
18k Solid Yellow Gold Vintage Baby Spoon by Tiffany & Co Makers.
This Vintage Estate Tiffany & Co. Makers baby spoon is crafted from 18k yellow gold...
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20th Century American Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Yellow Gold
Antique Christofle Silver Plated Food Warmer / Tureen & Covered Dome
By Christofle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique silver plated food warmer or tureen.
By Christofle et Cie.
Consisting of a two-part oval meat or fish warmer with scroll feet and ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of Antique Georgian English Sterling Silver Tea Caddies by Francis Crump
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine matched pair of English 18th century tea caddies.
In sterling silver.
Marked for Francis Crump, London, and 1758.
Having ce...
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Mid-18th Century British Georgian Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
“19th-Century Jewish Silver Plate for Challahs with Torah Inscription
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Silver plate from the 19th century
"This is a 19th-century oval-shaped silver plate featuring two engraved Shabbat challahs at the center. Surrounding the plate is an inscription o...
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19th Century European Art Deco Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Silver Plate
Antique English Victorian Sterling Silver & Glass Cruet Set by Richards & Brown
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Victorian cruet set.
Made George John Richards & Edward Charles Brown of London, England.
Comprising of a sterling silver stand w...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Raimond Mid Century Shell Ice Tea Highball Spoons Straws
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Upcycle your drink presentations with this fantastic set of six sterling silver iced tea drink mixer straws. Each tall 8 inch long spoon has a shell-shaped base is that is concave to...
Category
1960s North American Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Coquille Dishes
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Very nice set of five Tiffany & Co. small sterling silver coquille dishes made the first half 20th Century. Each piece stamped "Tiffany & Co Makers Sterling 22479."
PERIOD: First ha...
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Early 20th Century American Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Small Silver Sunflower Spoon Galt Vintage Estate Classic Kitchenware
Located in Oakton, VA
Sunflower spoon (0.3 oz)
Category
1940s American Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Tiffany & Co Germany Sterling Silver Candlestick Holder #18880
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver candlestick holder by Tiffany & Co.
Beautiful classic octagonal shaped candlestick in Art Deco style, circa 1920. Does not include Tiffany box or pouch.
Measures ap...
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20th Century Art Deco Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Postmodern Silver-Plated 'Cross Bowl' by Richard Meier for Swid Powell
By Swid Powell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful postmodern silver plated 'Cross Bowl"
Designed by Richard Meier for Swid Powell.
Model no. 3411.
Together with its original box and paperwork insert.
Swid Powell was ...
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Late 20th Century Argentine Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
German Heisler 800 Silver, Pre World War II Era 5 Piece Coffee Tea Service Set
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
For your consideration we have this stunning European silver coffee and tea service set. It is a very elegant and timeless design complete with it's original serving tray.
Carl Hei...
Category
Early 20th Century German Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Sterling Silver 3-Light Candelabra by Blackinton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of Hollywood Regency style three light weighted candelabra.
In sterling silver.
By Blackinton & Co.
Model no. A198.
Each candelabra with gadrooned bases supporting sc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Regency Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 2 Tiffany & Co Broom Corn Sterling Silver Grapefruit Spoons w/Mono #15281
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 2 Tiffany & Co sterling silver grapefruit spoons in the Broom Corn pattern by Tiffany & Co with monogram.
Monogram appears to be ABH
Beautiful and unique grapefruit spoons i...
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Late 19th Century Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Champagne Bottle Cover, Luxury Personalized Gift, Solid Silver, Chrysler, Italy
By K-OVER
Located in Firenze, IT
This champagne cover/glacette belongs to the collection: works of art. The oeuvre was realized by a Florentine artist who wanted to celebrate the well-known Chrysler building.
The co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
1915 Sterling Silver 3"X 2.25"X 1/2" Antique English Snuff & Pill Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique English Snuff & Pill Box
All original with very minor dents or scratches, weighting 31.9 grams Vintage English Snuff or Pill Box, in excellent condition considering 100 y...
Category
1910s British Art Nouveau Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique George II 18th Century Richard Gurney & Thomas Cook Sterling Silver Mug
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful George II baluster form sterling silver 1/2 pint mug.
By Richard Gurney & Thomas Cook in 1733.
With an engraved family crest to the front & t...
Category
1730s English George II Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Imperial Russian Silver & Cloisonne Enamel Tea or Kvosh Spoon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine antique Russian tea or kvosh spoon.
With polychrome cloisonné enamel decoration to both the front and reverse.
Simply a wonderful piece of Imperial Russian silver!
Dat...
Category
Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Dupont Vintage Lighter Gold-Plated and Blue Laque de Chine
By S.T. Dupont
Located in Bilbao, ES
Dupont Vintage Lighter Gold-Plated and Blue Laque de Chine
19700 1Yellow Gold St. Dupont Lighter, Heavy Gold Filled, Diamond Head Pattern, Made in Franc...
Category
1980s French Aesthetic Movement Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Gold Plate
Antique European Pheasant Bird Board Table Decoration solid 835 Silver 271gr
Located in SE
Antique European table pheasant in solid 835 Silver dating to ca. 1930s -1940s .
Realistically modeled in the form of a Pheasant hen with fine and sharp details reproducing realisti...
Category
Early 20th Century European Aesthetic Movement Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Silver Cup by Pavel Ovchinnikov
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
This stunning piece created by Pavel Ovchinnikov shows his amazing work in silver engraving.
This piece represents an old monk sitting while his beard falls into a cauldron.
On the m...
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Early 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Silver
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Miniature Golf Set with Bag, Clubs, and Caddy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine miniature sterling silver golf set.
By Tiffany & Co.
Consisting of golf bag, a caddy with wheels, and four golf clubs (1 iron, 3 iron, 6 iron, and 8 iron).
The caddy has tw...
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20th Century Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Asprey & Co Georgian Style Sterling Silver Wine Funnel
By Asprey
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine English sterling silver wine funnel.
By Asprey & Co.
The funnel consists of three pieces - the funnel, the spout, and an interior ring that sits where the two connect.
Sim...
Category
Late 20th Century English Georgian Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
1864 Imperial Russian Serving Platter House of Pechnikof 84 Silver / 562 gr
Located in SE
Old Russian solid Silver serving Tray or Platter with wide borders and intricate handles. Hand engraved Armorial/family crest of Russian noble family of Pechnikof(v) .
Russian Imper...
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1860s Russian Russian Empire Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Antique German Rococo Revival Silver Dresser / Snuff Box by Gebrüder Dingeldein
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique German gilt solid silver hinged dresser or snuff box.
With a shaped body & conforming lid and overall repousse decoration.
Marked to the base with pseudo-Hanau Germa...
Category
Early 20th Century German Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
1826 Antique Russian Basket Candy Dish solid 84 Silver / 288 gr
Located in SE
Antique Russian Basket in solid 84 Silver in Empire style, fire-gilt with cast and hand-engraved decorations, in perfect condition after 199 years of existence
Measures: 16 cm long ...
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1820s Russian Empire Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique French Sterling Silver (1st Standard) Tastevin or Wine Taster
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique French tastevin.
In sterling silver.
Having a bowl of shaped, typical from set with ring shaped handle and thumb tab.
Struck with a C...
Category
20th Century French Belle Époque Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Italian .800 Silver Fountain of Neptune by Eugenio & Angelo Orefice
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This monumental table fountain was made in Italy during the mid 20th Century and is crafted from silver. The piece has been forged from 800 purity silver (Italian standard) in Milan,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Set of 8 Old or Antique Japanese .950 Sterling Silver Cordials
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 8 Japanese silver cordials.
In .950 sterling silver fineness.
Perfect for an evening's Aperitif or your favorite Sake!
Date:
20th Cent...
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20th Century Japanese Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
4 Spritzer & Fuhrmann Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Candlesticks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine set of 4 tall Mid-Century Modern candlesticks.
In sterling silver.
Likely designed for Spritzer & Fuhrmann.
The set comprising of 4 cement-loaded tall candlesticks wit...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Wilkens & Söhne German Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Candelabra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of German Mid Century modern three-light candelabra.
By M.H. Wilkens and Söhne.
Each consisting of 3 joined arms supported by a flaring base and terminate in oval or n...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Modernist Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Postmodern Silver Plate Skyscraper Fruit Bowl by Richard Meier
By Swid Powell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Offered here for your consideration is a fine silver plated fruit bowl.
Additional Details:
Model no. 3052.
Designed by Richard Meier for Swid Powell.
Swid Powell was the highly a...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Buccellati Fruit Basket, Silver, Circa 1970
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional example of mid-century Italian silverwork, this vintage centerpiece by Mario Buccellati showcases the legendary artisan's mastery of form, texture, and composition. En...
Category
1970s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
19th Century Sterling Silver Tiffany & Co. Flask
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Tiffany & Co. sterling silver flask. Engraved with a portrait of a young woman in fashionable dress resting among foliate sprays. New York, Circa 1891 - 1902. 5 3/4" high x 3 3/4" wi...
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Late 19th Century American Art Deco Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mary Gage American Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver Lily Pad Napkin Ring
By Mary Gage
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful Arts and Crafts napkin ring.
By Mary Gage, the renowned early 20th Century American female silversmith.
In sterling silver with stylized lil pa...
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20th Century American Arts and Crafts Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Elkington Electrotype Silver Plate Figural Charger by Morel-Ladeuil
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique English electroplate charger.
By Elkingto & Co.
Designed by Léonard Morel-Ladeuil for the 1876 Philadelphia Exhibition.
In the Neo-Grec manner with a stylized Pomp...
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1870s French Neoclassical Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
60 Saint Louis Gilt Crystal Champagne Red White Wine Water Glasses Thistle 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Exquisite and luxurious set of 60 St. Louis "Thistle" handcrafted gilt faceted crystal glasses for Champagne, red wine, white wine,whisky and water made in France, circa 1950. The five complete sets for twelve person have beautiful scrolled gold details and hand cut notched stems, partly the glasses are signed with the company acid stamp to underside. Founded in 1586 in eastern France, Saint-Louis is the oldest "cristallerie" in Europe, Crystal of Saint Louis is found on royal table settings all-over the world. This set comprises 12 Champagne, 12 red wine, 12 white wine ,12 whisky and 12 water glasses...
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20th Century Arts and Crafts Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Pair of Antique Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Plates with 'G.S.E.' Monogram
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of antique sterling silver plates or salvers.
In sterling silver.
By Tiffany & Co.
Each with a raised pattern around the circumference of the rim.
With a stylized cur...
Category
Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Set of 6 Dansk Denmark Sterling Silver Tjorn Flat Handle Butter Spreaders #20610
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 6 sterling silver flat handle butter spreaders in the Tjorn pattern by Dansk Denmark.
Designed by Danish artist and designer Jens Quistgaard in 1959, Dansk's Tjorn pattern is...
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20th Century Danish Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Postmodern Rectangular Silver Plate Bar Tray by Richard Meier for Swid Powell
By Swid Powell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A postmodern silver-plated rectangular tray.
Designed by Richard Meier for Swid Powell.
Model no. 3416.
Together with its original box.
Swid Powell was the highly acclaimed New Y...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Champagne Bottle Cover, Luxury Gift, Diego, Pure Silver, Made In Italy, 2022
By K-OVER
Located in Firenze, IT
Explore a unique champagne K-OVER from our Work of Art collection, a special one piece of a kind, expertly crafted in pure Silver 999/°° by Stefano Vigni. This distinctive piece, a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Set of 12 Whiting Alhambra Sterling Silver Aesthetic Movement Demitasse Spoons
By Whiting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 12 engraved Aesthetic Movement demitasse spoons.
By Whiting.
In the Alhambra pattern.
Each with gilt bowls that have varying Aesthetic Movement brite-cut engraved de...
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Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Makers Silver Soldered EF Toothpick Holder
Located in Montreal, QC
Tiffany and Co makers, 9577-25 silver soldered EF toothpick holder. Measures 40mm x 44mm in diameter, marked at the base. In good condition.
Category
20th Century American Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Gorham Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers and Caddy with Monogram #21021
By Gorham
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Gorham sterling silver salt and pepper shakers and caddy with monogram.
Monogram appears to be MGH (monogram is very worn, see photos).
Small cylindrical round dome topped salt and...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Exquisite Oriental Natural Myanmar Handcrafted Jade Ink Dish Bowl, Ash Tray
Located in Kowloon, HK
Indulge in the beauty of traditional Chinese calligraphy with this exquisite ink plate, hand-carved with natural Type-A Myanmar green jadeite. The jadeite's unique colours and patter...
Category
20th Century Hong Kong Artist Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Jade
21st Century, Champagne Cover, Solid Pure Silver, Emerald, Italy
By K-OVER
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 treasure chest to keep your bottle of champagne chilled. The artist took inspiration from the well-known Fabergé Egg and perfectly managed to reproduce the beauty and refinement of the eggs produced by the House of Fabergé. In addition, egg symbolises life; we hope that our customer will use our K-OVER to celebrate the most important moments of their life.
The cover has been completely handcrafted by Stefano Vigni, a Florentine master goldsmith and a “Fabergé workmaster”. The production process took few months and the techniques used are painting, repoussage and chasing. The core value of the product is given by its artistic perfection. Indeed, the artist worked a single piece of silver and the complexity of the task was increased by the fact that the reverse side is missing. It is also important to underline the great attention in chiseling geometrical designs. In the future, it will be hard to find such a talented artist.
The champagne cover is made in solid silver 999...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Russian Empire Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
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...
Category
1970s Japanese British Colonial Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Pair of Antique Shiebler Gilt Sterling Silver Lily Pad Salt Cellars or Bowls
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of antique salt cellars or dishes.
By Shiebler.
In gilt sterling silver.
In the form of a stylized lily pad.
These small gitl bow...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver Charlie, 18th Century
Located in Orimattila, FI
Chalice
Russia or the Baltics, or a country formerly under Russian control.
I'm not an expert on these Church objects, maybe someone knows more?
Probably 18th century.
Could be older...
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18th Century Unknown Russian Revival Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Champagne Bottle Cover, Luxury Gift, Ruby, Solid Pure Silver, Italy, 2021
By K-OVER
Located in Firenze, IT
This Champagne K-OVER is part of our prestigious Collection Work of Art. Crafted entirely from pure Silver 999/°°, it is meticulously chiseled and painted by hand by our esteemed art...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Antique Christofle "Marly Gold" Electro Plated 23 Piece Dessert Fork & Knife Set
By Christofle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique electroplated gold dessert set.
By Christofle.
In the old "Marly Gold" pattern.
Comprising 12 dessert forks and 11 dessert knives.
Each with hollow handles and gilt hallmarked Christofle tops.
Simply a wonderful set in a hard-to-find pattern!
Date:
Late 19th or Early 20th Century
Overall Condition:
They are in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition.
Condition Details:
There are some very small bends to the tines of the forks here & there, edge wear to the gilding at high points throughout (and particularly at the joints of the hollow handles and the edges of the blades). Otherwise, there are scratches to the gilt surface throughout, some light edge wear, some light dings and indentations here and there, some fine and light surface scratches, and other signs of light wear consistent with age.
Maker:
Christofle
Marks:
Each marked to the top of the handle. The forks are marked to the tines with Christofle and a French maker's mark. The blades are marked with a script "Christofle a Paris...
Category
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Gold, Gold Plate
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Antique Silver Child's Cup
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. sterling silver child's cup with patriotic parade scene. 1899. Embossed children waving flags, riding in horse-drawn wagon, and some wearing Civil War uniforms...
Category
1890s American Renaissance Revival Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Buccellati Silver Double Handle Bowl
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Buccellati silver double handle bowl, circa 1900s
A magnificent work of handmade sterling silver bowl, featuring double handles and flowers motif; marked Buccellati, Made in Italy, ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Syrup Jug with Crystal Body
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Materials & Design
Sterling Silver Top
Featuring a marked sterling lid and handle, the jug’s top portion exhibits the gleaming luster associated with high-quality silver. I...
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Mid-20th Century English Retro Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Wang Hing & Co. Chinese Export Silver Travel Dresser Bottle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Chinese Export silver cased travel dresser bottle.
The interior housing is an English glass dresser bottle with a stopper.
The exterior consisting of a hand made con...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese 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.