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Silver, Flatware and Silverplate For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: Mid-19th Century
Tiffany & Co. Unusual Sterling and Copper Vase
Located in Riverdale, NY
Late Victorian sterling vase by Tiffany & Co. The body of this sterling vase has been overlaid in copper upon which another layer of silver has been added.
4 ornate etched floriform...
Category
20th Century American Edwardian Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Copper, Sterling Silver
Cricket Cage With Rabbits Cloisonne Enamel Silver Rare Chinese Antique 1890
Located in New York, NY
This is a fantastic antique 19th Century Chinese Cricket Cage decorated with Cloisonne Enamel with silver Rabbits on the top!
The cage is silver with ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Aesthetic Movement Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Boxed Set of 6 Garrard & Co Sterling Silver & Mother-of-Pearl Caviar Knives
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine boxed set of caviar knives.
By Garrard & Co.
The blades in sterling silver and the handles made of lustrous Mother-of-Pearl.
Founded in 1722, Garrard was made the first ever Crown Jewelers for the English throne and held that distinction from 1843 - 2007. Garrard has also made jewelry for royalty and various world cup trophies...
Category
1990s British Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver cocktail shaker 800
Located in Perugia, IT
Silver cocktail shaker 800
Weight g 390
Height 22 cm
Diameter 9,5cm
Diameter base 6,5 cm
Made by Cesa - Made in Italy
Elegant oblique godron finish with slightly rounded ribs. Perfe...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Lot of Two Silver Pieces: Marked Silver Cup and Sterling Silver Caviar Dish
Located in New York, NY
Lot of Two Silver Pieces: Marked Silver Cup and Sterling Silver Caviar Dish
Elevate your serveware collection with this two-piece silver offering, featuring a marked silver cup and ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
1855 Austrian Empire Spice Caster solid Silver / 106 gr
Located in SE
Antique Austrian solid silver Spice Caster in solid high -grade Silver made in Vienna, capital of the former Austrian - Hungarian Empire.
There are Austrian Imperial period hallmark...
Category
1850s Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Gilt Sterling Silver Knife Rest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage knife rest.
By Tiffany & Co.
In gilt sterling silver.
Manufactured by Blackinton Silver Co.
Fully hallmarked.
Simply a wonderful Tif...
Category
Early 20th Century American Retro Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
Georg Jensen Denmark Cactus Sterling Silver Napkin Ring 81A w/Mono #19423
By Georg Jensen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver napkin by Georg Jensen Denmark in the Cactus pattern, #81A, with monogram.
Monogram appears to be BB
Created by long-time Jensen designer Gunorph Albertus, the Cactus pattern was introduced in 1930 and features an Art Deco cactus blossom design. Hallmarks date this piece to circa 1925-32.
Measures approx 9/16" wide, opening measures approx 1 15/16" x 15/16"
Weighs approx 40.1g, 25.8dwt.
Marked GA GEORG JENSEN in crown topped dotted oval DENMARK STERLING GI 925S in dotted circle...
Category
20th Century Danish Art Deco Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Castillo Style Fish Bottle Opener
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Castillo style fish bottle opener. Featuring a flexible body with oscillating Blue Pacific abalone scales in variegating colors of pink, silver, bla...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Arts and Crafts Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cartier / Robert Linzeler Art Deco 950 Sterling Silver Serving Tray / Platter
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine, French Art Deco serving tray or platter.
In 950 silver.
Of a six-sided or hexagonal form with a shaped edge, stepped rim, and a shallow well.
Decorated with a raised...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique German Lameyer Baron's Serving Platter Tray solid Silver/ 630gr
Located in SE
Antique XIX century large-sized German sterling silver Chippendale serving tray or platter with Chippendale type borders, skillfully hand engr...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Renaissance Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
18k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver
Set of 4 Gianmaria Buccellati Sterling Silver Plates #21025
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 4 sterling silver plates by Gianmaria Buccellati.
These small plates features a smooth polished finish with a globe design at the center of each plate.
Measures approx 5 3/8...
Category
20th Century Italian Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of Four Victorian Silver Salt Cellars
Located in London, GB
A set of four Victorian silver salt cellars, each designed as scallop shell bearing chased leaf decorations in the rim, with gold gilt interior and foliate design base, made by Danie...
Category
1850s British Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Imperial Russian Silver & Cloisonne Enamel Spoon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Russian silver & enamel spoon.
With polychrome cloisonné enamel decoration to both the front and reverse.
Simply a wonderful piece of Russian sil...
Category
Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Pair of Luc Lanel for Christofle 'Dinanderie' Vases
By Christofle
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This pair of vases were made in the late Art Deco period to a design by Luc Lanel for French maker Christofle. The pair are what is known as 'dinanderie', a French term for decorativ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate, Copper
Pair of Silver Plate Fluted Candlesticks by Robert A.M. Stern for Swid Powell
By Swid Powell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of postmodern silver-plated candlesticks.
Designed by Robert A. M. Stern for Swid Powell.
In the form of stout, fluted columns with broad flat bobeches.
Swid Powell w...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Georg Jensen Denmark G. Albertus Sterling Silver Salt Cellar/Dish 355B #19415
By Georg Jensen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Georg Jensen Denmark sterling silver salt dip cellar, pattern #355B.
Designed by Gundorph Albertus (1887-1970), this small round footed shallow bowl features scalloped flowe...
Category
20th Century Danish Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Owl Salt & Pepper Shakers Model No. 36A
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of figural silver salt & pepper shakers.
By Georg Jensen.
In sterling silver.
Model. no. 36 A.
Designed by Georg Jensen.
Each modeled as an owl perched on a ribbed ...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco 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
Set of 4 Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Cream Soup Spoons in the Provence Pattern
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 4 soup spoons.
By Tiffany & Co.
In sterling silver.
In the Provence pattern.
Comprising 4 Cream Soup Spoons (6 7/8")
Simply a wonderful set of Tiffany soup spoons...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
1935 Art Deco British Adie Brothers Ltd Sterling Silver Spice Caster / 40gr
Located in SE
British Art Deco period Sterling Silver Spice Caster.
British hallmarks : A BROS LTD, Adie Brothers Ltd,city of Birmingham,specific letter " H " for the year 1935
The firm was inco...
Category
1930s English George III Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany Makers Monteith Sterling Silver Toothed Bowl Gorgeous!
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Tiffany Makers Monteith Sterling Silver Toothed Bowl Gorgeous!
Beautiful Sterling Silver Bowl by Tiffany Makers
Serial #25156
Monteith Bowl
Diameter = 6.75"
Height = 4.25"
Total Ma...
Category
20th Century American Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling 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
Antique German Butter Knife of Paul L.E. von Kleist solid 835 Silver / 71gr
Located in SE
This is a German butter knife of fancy design with hand-engraved ornament on a Gilt blade and a richly decorated handle.
Made ca. 1900 -1920s it has hallmarks of M.H . Wilkens - a fa...
Category
1910s German Arts and Crafts Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Antique Victorian Brooch with .58 Carat of Rose Cut Diamonds in Gold
Located in Austin, TX
CIRCA 1800’s Rose cut Diamond Brooch
This is very special piece meant for someone equally as special. It takes a true vintage jewelry connoisseur to really appreciate the history of this fine brooch. This brooch is made of 10 karat gold and rose cut diamonds set in their ORIGINAL settings, CIRCA 1600. Decade old and this vintage brooch is in great condition, has been well taken care of and deserves a space to live and breathe! The rose cut diamonds embody the nature of a rose flower by imitating the narrow spiral of petals. The trombone catch on the pin proves it's circa date. The brooch is covered with rose cut diamonds and natural carvings in the material. It is clear this brooch was a jeweler's "rose bush", spreading love and life to all who wear it!
Antique Victorian brooch...
Category
Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Diamond, 10k Gold, Gold
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
19th-Century European Silver Hanukkah Menorah
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Description:
This is a 19th-century silver Hanukkah menorah from Europe, showcasing a beautifully engraved Star of David at its center. Below the star are the Tablets of the Law, fla...
Category
Mid-19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Gold Plated Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery
Located in London, GB
A thirty six piece gold plated sterling silver canteen of cutlery, o 6 x table forks, 6 x dessert forks, 6 x dessert spoons, 6 x tab...
Category
1960s British Modern Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Antique Art Nouveau Bailey Banks & Biddle Sterling Silver Tulip Flower Bud Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique sterling silver bud vase.
In the form of a single tall tulip emerging from a monogrammed circular base.
Retailed by B...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co Vintage Sterling Silver Creamer Pitcher Makers 23359 #19096
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co Vintage Sterling Silver Creamer Pitcher 23359
This beautiful vintage creamer was meticulously crafted from sterling silver by Tiffany & Co Makers!
c. 1956-1965
Approx...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
Antique Tiffany & Co. 925 Sterling Silver Creamer 6393 M 3299 Classic Handle
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Tiffany & Co.
Metal Type: 925 Sterling Silver
Width: 3.50 inches
Height: 2.75 inches
Depth: 2.00 inches
Weight: 91.33 grams
Silver antique, Tiffany & Co. 925 Sterling S...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Hermès Paris Sterling Silver Bolide Bag Pill Box Charm Pendant
By Hermès
Located in New York City, NY
Fine sterling silver pill box in the likeness of an Hermes Bolide bag, by Hermes. The box can be used in a multitude of ways: as a standard pillbox, a pendant, or as a charm. Almost 2 inches wide and approx. 30 grams in weight.
This Hermes pill box is a unique and luxurious accessory that pays homage to the iconic Hermes Bolide bag. Shaped like a miniature version of the famous Hermes Bolide bag, which is celebrated for its structured silhouette and distinctive closure. Hermes itself is a renowned French luxury brand known for its exquisite craftsmanship and timeless designs.
This particular piece, designed primarily as a pill box, can be used as a charm or pendant as well. It is crafted from sterling silver, which is highly prized for its durability and lustrous appearance. The sterling silver material provides a sleek and elegant backdrop for the intricate details of the Bolide bag pill box charm...
Category
Late 20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 12 Georg Jensen Denmark Sterling Silver Salt Cellars 110 w/Mono #19861
By Georg Jensen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 12 vintage Georg Jensen Denmark sterling silver salt cellars with monogram, pattern #110.
Monogram appears to be H.
These salt cellars feature a lightly hammered finish and a curved handle. Hallmarks date these to circa 1910-1925. Perfect for individual place settings.
Cellars measures approx 1 3/8" diameter, 2" wide from rim to end of the handle.
Weighs approx 181.8g, 116.9dwt total.
Marked GI in a dotted circle...
Category
20th Century Danish Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Super rare Vintage Asprey Sterling Silver Tastevin Wine Taster
By Asprey
Located in Troy, MI
For the wine connoisseur / enthusiast! You will be delighted with this beautiful "tastevin" or wine taster with stylized coiled snake handle with original box! Engraved AMJ. Asprey i...
Category
1990s English Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. five-piece service with silver tray
Located in BARI, IT
Beautiful and very fine silver tea and coffee service by Tiffany & Co. It consists of teapot, coffee pot, sugar bowl, milk jug and kettle with oval tray. The athermic spacers are mad...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver 5.75"X 3.25"X 2" International Silver Co Antique Cigarette Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
International Silver Co Antique Cigarette BoxAll original with very minor dents or scratches, weighting 167.5 grams
nternational Silver Co Antiqu...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage 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...
Category
1860s Russian Russian Empire Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Faberge Pink and Green Enamel Taperstick Holder by Faberge'
By Karl Fabergé
Located in London, GB
A Faberge pink & green enamel taperstick holder by Faberge', the sconce of translucent pink enamel on an engine turned radiating guilloché ground, the pink column...
Category
Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Tiffany & Co Castilian Sterling Silver 5pc Place Setting w/Monogram #19061
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver 5pc place setting by Tiffany & Co in the Castilian pattern with monogram.
Monogram appears to be HCD
The Castilian pattern was designed by Arthur LeRoy Barney and introduced in 1929. This 5pc place setting includes 1 of each utensil: New French Pistol...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling 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
Antique Russian 84. silver-gilt and cloisonné enamel shot cup
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Antique Russian 84. silver-gilt and cloisonné enamel shot cup.
Made in Russia, 19th century.
The cup is marked with hallmarks. The bottom with inscription: 'G.T.J. 1907-1911.
Russia...
Category
1910s Russian Russian Empire Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Tapio Wirkkala, Silver Wing Set 81 Pieces Silver
Located in Orimattila, FI
Tapio Wirkkala, Silver Wing set 81 pieces Silver
Very rare.
Tapio Wirkkala created the Silver Wing series in 1955 and it was mass-produced for only one year and then to order.
Tapio ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modernist Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
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
Set of 4 Tall Matched Regency Style Silver Plated Candlesticks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 4 matching silver plated candlesticks.
In the Regency style.
Having an oval form with shaped candlecups, fluted sides, and a stepped base.
Each has a felt padded b...
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Set of 6 German Art Deco .800 Solid Silver Cordial or Liquor Glasses
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 6 Art Deco silver cordials.
Elegantly simple with diminutive cups, straight stems and a round foot.
The bases are marked with .800 for the silver fineness, a moon an...
Category
20th Century German Art Deco Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Tiffany & Co Colonial Sterling Silver Berry Serving Spoon Mono 9 1/8" #20370
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver berry casserole serving spoon by Tiffany & Co in the Colonial pattern with monogram.
Monogram appears to be HFF
A large serving spoon in the Colonial pattern, desig...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling 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
Two Antique Russian 84 Sterling Silver Vodka Stopkas Shots Beakers Jiggers / 49g
Located in SE
Handsome pair of antique Russian Imperial period Sterling Silver shots / glass / silver beakers , jiggers or Stopkas / Стопка ! Volume ca. 10 milliliters each. In early XX cent. Russ...
Category
1910s Russian Russian Empire Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Faberge Feodor Ruckert Silver Enamel Rooster Charka Cup
By Fabergé
Located in San Francisco, CA
Feodor Rückert was a German-born silver and gold artisan who became famous not only in his own right but became known as one of Fabergé's most talented enamelists. The height of his career came right at the very end of his life when he incorporated themes from Russian folklore...
Category
Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Vintage Rococo Style Figural Italian Gilt Silver Double Caviar Stand or Server
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Italian double caviar stand or holder.
In 800 silver with a gold wash.
Having figural half-cherub supports on a flat plinth with two spoon rests and ornate chased decoration...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Gilt Metal
Two Imperial Russian I.Khlebnikov Glass Holders solid 84 Silver / 250gr
Located in SE
A pair of wonderful Art Nouveau-styled Russian 84 Silver Tea Glass Holders made in Moscow at the workshop of a very famous and one of the finest manufacturers of Russian Silver of th...
Category
Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Modernist Sterling Silver Champagne / Ice Bucket by Borek Sipek for Cleto Munari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful Italian Modernist sterling silver champagne or ice bucket.
By Borek Sipek for Cleto Munari.
From the '99 Works' Series.
With a sleek hand-hammered sterling silver body...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Vintage Stearling Silver German Coffe Set
Located in Cairo, EG
Vintage germany 1950s world war 2 stearling silver 4 pieces coffee set with an estimate silver wight 1 kg hall marked 925 and initial maker mark
Category
1950s Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Antique Art Deco Georg Jensen Parallel Sterling Silver Table Bell No. 247
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Georg Jensen sterling silver table bell.
Made to match the Parallel flatware pattern from 1931.
Model #247
Designed by Oscar Gundlach-Pedersen.
Simply a wonderful Georg Jensen bell...
Category
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Folk Art Belt Buckle Made of 2 Antique Liberty Peace Silver Dollar Coins
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique folk art belt buckle.
Consisting of 2 Liberty Peace silver dollar coins. One is marked for 1923.
Each fitted with a loop for securi...
Category
20th Century American Retro Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Rare Set of William Spratling Sterling Silver Fork & Spoon Salad Servers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine early Taxco salad serving set.
In sterling silver.
By William Spratling.
With a wonderful hand-hammered surface to the bowl.
Simply a wonderful pair of silver serving utensils...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling 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.