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Silver, Flatware and Silverplate For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: Mid-19th Century
Alexandra Solowij Watkins Modernist Sterling Silver Tea or Cocktail Strainer
By Alexandra Watkins
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Offered here for your consideration is, A fine Mid-Century Modern hand-crafted tea strainer.
In sterling silver.
By Alexandra Solowij Watkins. Solowij Watkins is a renowned Polish-American female silversmith. After training in Montreal she was hired by Gorham as one of the important designing artists - a peer of John Prip and Mary Ann Scherr...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Edwardian 18k Gold Snuff Box/Pill Box with Heart Motif and Birds
Located in Bloomington, MN
Exquisite Edwardian 18k Gold Snuff Box/Pill Box with Heart Motif and Birds
This extremely rare Edwardian-era snuff box, doubling as a matchbox or modern-day pill box, is a masterwor...
Category
Early 20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co Flemish Sterling Silver Gravy Ladle 7 1/4" #15705
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver gravy ladle by Tiffany & Co in the Flemish pattern.
No monogram.
The Flemish pattern features a simple and elegant scroll design, making it a timeless classic that ...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Art Deco La Pierre Babylonian Mixed Metals Sterling Silver & Copper Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Art Deco mixed metals vase.
From the La Pierre Manufacturing Company's 'Babylonian' line.
In sterling silver and copper.
Consisting of a copper body with a wide sterling silver neck and rim and a sterling silver ferrule.
With a lovely burnt red-orange patina to the copper.
Founded in 1885 in New York City by Frank H. LaPierre, the LaPierre Manufacturing Company were makers of high quality sterling silver wares...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver, Copper, Mixed Metal
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Retro Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Prelude International Sterling Coffee Pot, Creamer & Sugar Bowl
Located in Surfside, FL
Prelude International sterling coffee pot 26.33 oz troy, creamer 7.07 oz troy & sugar bowl w/ lid 9.45 oz troy. 42.85 oz troy
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Flatware Set King Edward Patented in 1936 by Gorham- 8 Place Set
Located in Surfside, FL
KING EDWARD Sterling Silver Flatware set patented in 1936 by Gorham- 8 Place setting for 10 + 5 Serving Pieces. Over 4100 grams s...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 3 Christofle Sterling Silver Chinon Individual Fish Knives 7 7/8" #20508
By Christofle
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 3 sterling silver individual fish knives in the Chinon pattern by Christofle France.
The Chinon pattern was in production from 1991-2018. It features a classic fiddle design ...
Category
20th Century French Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Swedish Art Deco Sterling Silver Canister or Humidor by Erik Fleming for Borgila
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique humidor or canister.
In sterling silver.
Designed by Erik Fleming for Borgila in the 1940's.
With a stepped foot, faceted body, loop twin handles to the sides, an...
Category
1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage 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. 36A.
Designed by Georg Jensen.
Each modeled as an owl perched on a ribbed b...
Category
Early 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
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flower Small Nut Bowl/Dish 23434
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver Tiffany & Co small flower nut bowl.
This beautiful bowl can be used for nuts or candy. This bowl has a trefoil-like design, simple lines with rounded points and slightly curled under edges. Tiffany pouch...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Modern Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Cocktail Jigger or Measure
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine sterling silver cocktail jigger.
By Tiffany & Co.
With a gold wash and stepped, conical sides.
Model no. 22714
Simply a great Tiffany cocktail jigger!
Date:
Mid-20th Cen...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
Pair of Kurt Matzdorf Modernist Handwrought Sterling Silver Candlesticks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of modernist sterling silver candlesticks.
Handmade by the renowned silversmith Kurt Matzdorf.
The surface of the silver shows a varied texture almost like a variegatio...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modernist Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Sterling Silver Wine Jug, hallmarked Chester 1865-66. Weight: 972gr.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Victorian Sterling Silver Claret / Wine Jug
with embossed floral body, grape, vine & branch handle
grape & vine raised finial lid
hallmarked Chester 1865-66
markers C.H.W. and F.H....
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Original 19th Century German Schierholz Porcelain Centerpiece With Boy and Girl
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare and Important Estate German Porcelain Floral Antique 19th Century German Schierholz Porcelain Centerpiece Compote with a Boy and a Girl. ...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Pair of Angelo Mangiarotti Italian Modern Sterling Silver Vases for Cleto Munari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of Italian modernist vases.
In hand-hammered sterling silver.
Designed by Angelo Mangiarotti.
Produced by Cleto Munari in an edi...
Category
1980s Italian Modernist Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Danish Modern Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Salt and Pepper Shakers # 627
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of Georg Jensen sterling silver salt and pepper shakers.
Model No. 627.
Designed by Ove Brobeck.
A rare and fine pair!
Date:
20th Century
Overall Condition:
They are in...
Category
20th Century Danish Art Deco Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Art Deco Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Footed Dish or Bowl Model No 15
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique sterling silver footed dish or bowl.
In sterling silver.
By Georg Jensen.
Model no. 15
Struck with English import marks to the si...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Russian Silver Imperial-era Picnic Set by Grachev of St. Petersburg, circa 1900
By Grachev Brothers
Located in St. Catharines, ON
A rare Russian silver traveling necessaire from the Romanov era, period of Tsar Nicholas II, comprising a silver luncheon fork and knife with steel blade, soup spoon and beaker, the ...
Category
Early 1900s Russian Russian Empire Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Antique Gilded Age Signed E F Caldwell New York Silver Plated Dish or Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique gilded age plate by E F Caldwell.
With a raised acanthus leaf border and a central medallion with the bust of a woman and an electrop...
Category
Early 20th Century American Gilded Age Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Sterling Silver Set of 2 Engraved Kiddush Cups #18712
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling Silver Set of 2 Engraved Kiddush Cups
These gorgeous set of 2 Kiddush cups were meticulously crafted from sterling silver and are engraved "PR. BY P.B.Y.M 1908-1928 TO ESTH...
Category
1920s Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
830 Silver Finland Pekka Piekäinen Vodka Set
Located in Orimattila, FI
830 Silver Finland Pekka Piekäinen Vodka Set
Silver 830 Finland Pekka Piekäinen Design Bottle and 12 Silver Mug and comes with Pekka Piekäinen's Desin...
Category
Late 20th Century Finnish Modernist Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Covered Pitcher Circa 1907-1947 #18014
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Covered Pitcher Circa 1907-1947
This gorgeous sterling silver covered pitcher was created by designer Tiffany & Co with meticulous detailing and holds u...
Category
1910s Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Ornamental 21 Sugar Spoon
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage ornamental sugar spoon.
By Georg Jensen.
In sterling silver.
Model no. 21.
Designed by Georg Jensen.
With the post-1945 factory mark.
Simply a great spoon from ...
Category
20th Century Danish Art Deco 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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Edwardian Silver Overlay & Glass Floral Wine Coaster or Table Trivet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique wine trivet.
With a thick sterling silver overlay in a floral pattern on a glass base.
Struck to the side of the rim: STERLING.
Simply a wonderful coaster or trivet...
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Tab Handled Sterling Silver Oval Footed Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Art Deco oval, footed bowl.
By Tiffany & Co.
In sterling silver.
With a large, slightly lobed oval or heart shaped bowl fixed with an open work tab handle and supported on...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Hip Flask #18399
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Hip Flask
This beautiful sterling silver flask was crafted from sterling silver by designer Tiffany & Co and is monogrammed "TCC"
Approximate measurem...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Three Piece Sterling Silver 'Directional' Pattern Coffee Set by Gorham
By Gorham
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A three-piece coffee set in sterling silver and ebony by American maker Gorham, circa 1956. The service which was designed by Philip B. Johnson is Gorham's 'Directional' pattern whic...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Italian Neoclassical Figural 800 Silver Pedestal Salt & Pepper Shaker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Italian Neoclassical pedestal salt & pepper shaker.
In solid .800 silver.
Each with 3 ball and claw feet and an engine turned pl...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Set of 8 Antique George Sharp Coin Silver Ball End Nut Picks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 8 antique silver nut picks.
By George Sharp in the Ball End pattern.
In coin silver.
Simply a great set of nut picks!
Date:
Mid-19th Century
Overall Condition:
It...
Category
Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Art Deco Mappin and Webb Large 2 Pint Cocktail Shaker
Located in New York, NY
A great large vintage Art Deco Mappin and Webb Cocktail Shaker with juicer
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
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
Set of 2 Eigel Jensen for A Michelen Denmark Sterling Silver Candleholders 20608
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 2 sterling silver candlestick holders designed by Eigel Jensen for Anton Michelsen of Copenhagen, Denmark.
Two beautiful Mid-Century design 6 post candelabras, circa 1954 and...
Category
20th Century Danish Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Danish Modern Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers # 627
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare pair of Georg Jensen sterling silver salt and pepper shakers.
Model No. 627.
Designed by Ove Brobeck.
A rare and fine pai...
Category
20th Century Danish Art Deco Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Russian Imperial-era Silver Letter Tray by Timofeev, Moscow, 1835
Located in St. Catharines, ON
This charming Russian rectangular silver tray from the Pushkin era was crafted by the renowned silver master Fedor Timofeev of Moscow during the reign of Tsar Nicholas I in 1835. Of polished silver with everted border, the rim is decorated with a row of small flower heads, the corners with shell and cornucopia motifs typical of the period.
By Fedor Timofeev (active 1819-1840), stamped with the maker’s Cyrillic initials FT, assaymaster Nikolai Dubrovin, 84 for the Russian silver standard, St George slaying...
Category
1830s Russian Russian Empire Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Set of 6 Tiffany & Co Flemish Sterling Silver Teaspoons 5 7/8" #15483
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 6 sterling silver teaspoons by Tiffany & Co in the Flemish pattern.
No monogram.
The Flemish pattern features a simple and elegant scroll design, making it a timeless classi...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 4 Crested Tiffany & Co Gilt Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine set of 4 antique gilt sterling silver salt & pepper shakers.
By Tiffany & Co.
Each shaker is engraved to the center with a Crest of a large bird (which appears to be a...
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
Antique Silver Teaspoon Galt Vintage Estate L Monogram Engraved Grooved Classic
Located in Oakton, VA
Around 0.30 oz
Category
1940s American Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
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...
Category
20th Century Arts and Crafts Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Tiffany Makers Sterling Silver Candy Dish Tray with Scalloped Edge 7.125" Wide
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Tiffany Makers Sterling Silver Candy Dish Tray with Scalloped Edge 7.125" Wide
Gorgeous Tiffany & Co. Makers Scalloped Bowl
About 7.125" Acros...
Category
20th Century American Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Art Deco Pepper Shaker or Caster
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine sterling silver pepper shaker or caster.
By Georg Jensen.
Model no. 236
Simply great Art Deco design!
Date:
1925-1932
Overall Condition:
It is in overall good, as-picture...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Alfredo Sciarrotta Modernist Handmade Double Leaf Sterling Silver Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A terrific Alfredo Sciarrotta two-lobed sterling silver bowl.
Each side in the form of a leaf, with button feet, and joined by a wire twist handle.
Simply perfect for table top!
T...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 925 Sterling Silver Pithcer
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Tiffany & Co.
Metal Type: 925 Sterling Silver
Diameter: 3.00 inches
Height: 3.75 inches
Weight: 130.75 grams
Silver vintage pitcher. The metal was tested and determined ...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
English 1980's Modernist Caryatic Sterling Silver Bowl by Stuart Devlin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine modernist English bowl in sterling silver.
Made by Stuart Devlin.
Comprised of a triangular three corner concave top supported by a pedestal of nude human figures and a ring...
Category
Late 20th Century British Modernist Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 4 Matching Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Candlesticks/Candle Holders
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 4 matching silver candlesticks.
In sterling silver.
By Empire.
Model no. 635.
Each with a candlecup supported by a "turned" or segmented shaft and tapered foot.
Si...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Wallace "Grande Baroque" Sterling Silver Flatware Set
Located in Surfside, FL
"GRANDE BAROQUE" Sterling Silver Flatware Set patented by Wallace in 1941- 6 place settings for 12 + 12 serving pieces. Over 4200 grams sterling silver....
Category
Mid-20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Signed Storck & Sinsheimer Pseudo-Hanau Solid Silver Muffineer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine 800 silver muffineer.
By Storck & Sinsheimer.
Of a bullet form with rocaille embellished foot and a repousse decorated body and cover.
The repo...
Category
Early 20th Century German Baroque Revival Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Daum Nancy Art Deco Vase
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Daum Nancy Art Deco Vase
Cameo glass vase, monumental landscape, signed Daum Nancy
From the 1930s.
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Exceptional Nautical Themed Silver Centerpiece by Buccellati
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Nautical Themed Silver Centerpiece by Buccellati
A silver masterpiece depicting: putto, leaves, Neptune holding a trident, shell, and dolphins by master silversmiths Buc...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Set of 12 David Andersen Gilt Sterling Silver & Blue Enamel Demitasse Spoons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 12 demitasse and coffee spoons.
By the David Andersen silver company of Oslo, Norway.
In gilt sterling silver with ornate cobalt blue and white enamel decoration.
D...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Russian Empire Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Georg Jensen Denmark Fuchsia Sterling Silver Caddy/Sugar Spoon #19468
By Georg Jensen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver caddy or sugar spoon in the Fuchsia pattern by Georg Jensen.
Designed by Georg Jenson in 1906, the Art Nouveau pattern features a floral design which was very popula...
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Cut Glass & Silver Overlay Fighting Cockerels/Game Cocks Bar Back Bottle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique bar back bottle or decanter.
In blown glass with silver overlay.
Having a silver mounted rim and etched body.
Decorated to the body ...
Category
20th Century American Edwardian Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Modern Leaf Nut Candy Dish Set
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
These vintage Tiffany & Co. sterling silver mid-century modern leaf shaped nut or candy will make an elegant impression on any table scape. In a set of six, these accent dishes can ...
Category
1950s North American Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Owl Salt & Pepper Shakers Model No. 36
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of antique salt and pepper shakers.
By Georg Jensen.
In sterling silver.
Model. no. 36.
Designed by Georg Jensen.
Each...
Category
1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Ancient Table Clock
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Ancient Table Clock
Beautifully designed clock from the 30's.
Made of silver with pearls and valuable green stones.
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Pearl, Silver
Antique Silver Handle Table Knives Set Steel Blades Galt Vintage Estate Classic
By Gorham
Located in Oakton, VA
6 knives set (15.6 oz)
Category
1940s American Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Steel
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.