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Silver, Flatware and Silverplate For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: Mid-19th Century
Rare Design English Dessert Fruit Set Martin Hall Co
Located in Toronto, ON
Set of 24 Antique English Silver Plate Lunch Dessert knives and forks, C.1853, Martin Hall & Co. The Service comprises 12 knives and 12 forks, tapered quadrilateral handles; the hand...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Black Starr & Frost Antique Fine Silver Overlay Crystal Decanter
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Magnificent antique cut crystal decanter with .999 fine silver overlay for Black Starr & Frost. This early century art nouveau style piece...
Category
1920s American Art Nouveau Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Webster 1930's Sterling Silver with Maker's Mark Miniature Tong
Located in New York, NY
Webster 1930's of Mass., US, sterling silver miniature tong, with their iconic maker's mark engraved measures 3 1/8 inches by 1 inch, and a width measuring 1/2 inch. Made in USA.
Category
1930s American Art Nouveau Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Vintage Napier Sterling Silver Ice Cube Tongs
By Napier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of ice tongs for the bar.
By Napier.
In sterling silver.
With curved tines and a spring action closure.
Simply a wonderful pair of Mid-Century tongs!
Date:
Mid-20th ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Retro Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
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...
Category
20th Century American Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Yellow Gold
Rare Mario Buccellati Silver Nautical Marine Centerpiece Seafood Basket
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Mario Buccellati Italian Silver Nautical Marine Centerpiece Seafood Basket, circa 1950
Introducing a truly extraordinary treasure for collectors and connoisseurs alike: A Rar...
Category
20th Century Italian Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Signed Otto Wolter German Modernist Sterling Silver Flower Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine German Modernist flower vase.
In sterling silver.
By the renowned German silvermith, Otto Wolter.
The vase with a wirework neck and a teardrop body supported by an oval sca...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Modernist Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Japanese Collection in box of Three Pure Silver Kobans of "Katsushika Hokusai"
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Item Details :
Presenting a rare and beautiful Japanese collection of three pure silver koban featuring the most recognized scenes from 'Katsushika Hokusai’s' iconic woodblock p...
Category
1970s Japanese Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Pair of Cohr Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Fork & Spoon Salad Servers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Danish Mid-Century Modern salad serving set.
In sterling silver.
By Cohr.
Each with a Modernist stylized crown shaped handle.
(To our knowledge the pattern is unnamed.)
In general, the silversmiths at Cohr had a large impact on European silversmithing and Danish modern design in particular. Cohr was a major competitor to Georg Jensen with silversmiths often traveling between both companies for employment and exchanging ideas.
Simply a wonderful pair of Danish design sterling salad servers...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Boxed Set of 6 Garrard & Co. Sterling Silver Small Wine or Cordial Goblets
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 6 small wine or cordial cups or goblets
By Garrard & Co. Limited of London, England.
In sterling silver.
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
1960s British Modern Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Russian Imperial-era Silver Caviar Spoon by Ovchinnikov, Moscow, 1913
Located in St. Catharines, ON
This Russian silver spoon was presented the year of the Romanov Tercentenary in 1913. Its fig shaped bowl with gilded interior, the exterior engraved with cipher above "Moscou, Septe...
Category
1910s Russian Russian Empire Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Set of 6 Georg Jensen Acanthus Sterling Silver Dessert/Oval Soup Spoons #19717
By Georg Jensen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 6 sterling silver dessert/oval soup spoons by Georg Jensen Denmark in the Acanthus pattern.
The Acanthus pattern was designed by Johan Rohde and introduced in 1917. A romanti...
Category
20th Century Danish Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 8 Tiffany & Co Shell & Thread Sterling Silver Oval Soup Spoons 7" #19064
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 8 sterling silver Oval Bowl Soup Spoons in the Shell & Thread pattern by Tiffany & Co.
No monogram
The Shell & Thread pattern was introduced in 1905 and continues to be one ...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Josef Hoffmann Weiner Werkstatte Austrian Jugendstil Brass Tray
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Providence, RI
This Austrian Jugendstil brass tray, attributed to Josef Hoffmann for the Wiener Werkstätte, captures the refined elegance of early 20th-century design. Dating to around 1915, the tr...
Category
1910s Austrian Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Brass
Vintage Anton Michelsen Denmark Sterling Silver Lidded Caddy Bowl #19412
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage sterling silver lidded caddy bowl by Anton Michelsen of Denmark, circa 1929.
A beautifully ornate lidded caddy/round box by Danish silversmith, Anton Michelsen. Adorned with...
Category
20th Century Danish Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Georg Jensen Art Deco 537 C Sterling Silver Candelabra by Harald Nielsen
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of sterling silver candelabra.
By Georg Jensen.
In sterling silver.
Model No. 537 C.
Designed by Harald Nielsen.
Simply a stunning pair of Jensen candelabra...
Category
20th Century Danish Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Wave Edge Small Sugar Sifter #18398
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Wave Edge Small Sugar Sifter
This beautiful small sugar sifter by designer Tiffany & Co was meticulously crafted from sterling silver in the gorgeous wa...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
1927 Large Danish Cup solid Gilt 830 Silver / 319 gr
Located in SE
Handsome Danish Cup hand - made in Copenhagen in 1927. Thick and firm walls with ornaments both hammered and engraved.
Danish control hallmarks confirming at least 830 Silver alloy...
Category
1920s Danish Greek Revival Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
6 Luigi Pallotti & Fils Parcel Gilt Italian Silver Figural Barrel Shot Glasses
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 6 Italian silver figural shot glasses.
In the form of trompe l'oeil whisky barrels with gilt bands and corks.
Together with their original retailer's box that is mark...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Gilded Age Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Gold
Avanti Sterling Silver Blue Enamel Mushroom Salt Shaker and Salt Bowl #19696
By Avanti
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Avanti Sterling Silver Blue Enamel Mushroom Salt Shaker and Salt Bowl
This charming salt & pepper holder by Avanti sterling silver features a blue ename...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Chrysanthemum Master Butter Knife #18346
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Chrysanthemum Master Butter Knife
This beautiful butter spreader by designer Tiffany & Co in the Chrysanthemum pattern was meticulously crafted with bea...
Category
20th Century 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
Cartier Apple Mid-Century Modern Picture Frame Sterling Silver
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning and rare Cartier Sterling Silver Picture Frame in an Apple Motif. The frame is signed Cartier and is a fabulous Mid-Century Modern piece of vintage Cartier. I l...
Category
20th Century Italian Modernist Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Trio of Antique Etched Glass Repousse Silver Vanity Vessels
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Enjoy this stunning three piece set of German-made antique etched glass and silver repousse vessels as a beautiful addition your vanity set or as ...
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Edwardian Mappin & Webb 2-Chamber Sterling Silver Inkwell or Desk Standish
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine English sterling silver inkwell.
In the Edwardian style.
With notched corners to the base for pens, a sloped pedestal center that supports two gilt inkwell chambers and a h...
Category
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 6 Dansk Denmark Sterling Silver Tjorn Teaspoons #20619
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 6 sterling silver teaspoons in the Tjorn pattern by Dansk Denmark.
Designed by Danish artist and designer Jens Quistgaard in 1959, Dansk's Tjorn pattern is still in high dema...
Category
20th Century Danish Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Curved Handle Loop Baby Spoon with Mono #16853
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver baby spoon with curved loop handle by Tiffany & Co with monogram.
Monogram appears to be AR
Timeless small baby/child feeding spoon featuring a curved loop handle. ...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co Makers Sterling Silver 1947-1956 Moore Candlestick #18476
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co Makers Sterling Silver 1947-1956 Moore Candlestick
This gorgeous candlestick by amazing designer Tiffany & Co was meticulously crafted from sterling silver in the beaut...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gorham Gold Tip Sterling Silver Salad Serving Fork & Spoon Set #18802
By Gorham
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver salad serving spoon and fork set from the Gold Tip pattern by Gorham.
No monogram
These large serving utensils are a simple and classic design featuring an 18K gold...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
Pair of Antique Reticulated Sterling Silver Bowls with Sevres Porcelain Plaques
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of associated reticulated .935 sterling silver bowls.
Each with a round Sevres-type porcelain insert at the base, basketweave design, and intertwined garland and ribbon ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Flatware Set Old Master Patented in 1942 by Towle Silversmiths
Located in Surfside, FL
Perfect for all your festive dinner- "OLD MASTER" Sterling Silver Flatware set Patented in 1942 by Towle Silversmiths- 7 Place Settings for 20 + 10 Serving Pieces. Over 4200 grams of...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Early English Modernist Gerald Benney Sterling Silver Cordial Cup or Shot Glass
By Gerald Benney
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine English sterling silver diminutive cup or shot glass.
By the contemporary English silversmith Adrian Gerald Sallis Benney.
This work is marked with a hallmark for 1950, whi...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Modernist Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 2 Asprey & Co Limited London Sterling Silver Napkin Rings #19450
By Asprey
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 2 sterling silver napkin rings by Asprey & Co Ltd of London, England, circa 1995.
Beautifully simple and elegant, these napkin rings feature a smooth polished design. English...
Category
20th Century English Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Jocelyn Burton Sterling Silver Sea Shell Encrusted Tazza or Compote
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An incredible sterling silver tazza by Jocelyn Burton.
With a seashell and sea-life encrusted trumpet form base supporting a curved dish top and secure...
Category
20th Century British Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Arthur Stone American Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver Olive or Nuts Dishes
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of olive or nut dishes for the cocktail bar.
By Arthur Stone.
In hand-hammered sterling silver.
Each hand-hammered bowl has a small flared foot and a 'berries & vine' etched decoration to its center. Curiously, the central decoration of one is convex, while the decoration of the other is slightly concave.
With a "H" benchmark for Arthur L Hartwell.
Simply a wonderful pair of Arthur Stone bowls...
Category
1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Mid-Century Sterling Silver Triangular Footed Bowl Model No. 259
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Georg Jensen sterling silver bowl.
Model no. 259
Designed by Gundorph Albertus (1887 - 1970).
With a hand-hammered triangular bowl that tapers to a fluted and graduated ped...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
R Blackinton Co Sterling Silver Hip Flask w/Mono #15758
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver hip flask by R. Blackinton & Co with monogram.
Monogram appears to be BRS
Beautiful curved hip flask featuring a hammered finish with striped and V design stripes, ...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Alfredo Sciarrotta Handmade Modernist Craft Sterling Silver Small Pitcher/ Ewer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine American Modernist diminutive pitcher or ewer.
In sterling silver.
By Alfredo Sciarotta.
With an elegant, elongated spout and neck, riveted twist handle, and spherical body...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
10 Danish Silver Butterfly Sommerflugl Art Nouveau Demitasse Spoons by Frigast
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 10 Danish silver demitasse spoons.
In the Butterfly or Sommerflugl pattern.
By Frigast.
With Danish assay marks for 1919 and a minimum silver fineness of 826/1000. M...
Category
20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Tiffany & Co Shell & Thread Sterling Silver Handle 2pc Carving Set w/Mono #18255
Located in Washington Depot, CT
2 piece carving set including a sterling silver serving handled knife and fork in the Shell & Thread pattern by Tiffany & Co with monogram.
Monogram appears to be C
The Shell & Thr...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Pocket Flask Sterling Silver Enamel Egyptian Revival Camel Palm Tree
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A STUNNING AND RARE ART DECO LARGE SIZE POCKET FLASK IN STERLING SILVER AND ENAMEL WITH AN EGYPTIAN REVIVAL MOTIF OF A CAMEL AND PALM TREE.
This is a very special and rare po...
Category
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Carrington & Co. Rococo or George II Style Sterling Silver Cream Pitcher
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine sterling silver creamer or milk pitcher.
By Carrington & Co.
With an exuberant neo-Rococo (or George II style) design including etched scroll work and cells to the bod...
Category
Early 20th Century British Rococo Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Spanish Baroque, Reed and Barton, Sterling Silver Flatware Set Patented in 1965
Located in Surfside, FL
SPANISH BAROQUE sterling flatware set patented by Reed & Barton in 1965. 4 place set for 12 (double tea spoons) and 8 serving pieces. TOTAL: 6...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Silver Large Spoon Galt Vintage Estate Classic Engraved Grooved
Located in Oakton, VA
1 large spoon (2.3 oz)
Category
1940s American Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Antique Edwardian Silver Overlay & Glass Wine Coaster or Table Trivet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine wine coaster or trivet.
With a sterling silver overlay on a glass base.
Struck to the side of the rim: STERLING.
Simply a wonderful coaster or trivet!
Date:
Early 20th Cen...
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Antique Russian Silver Imperial Hunting Trophy by Fabergé
By Fabergé
Located in Chicago, IL
The trophy was made by Faberge's Moscow branch between 1899 and 1905. It is fully marked under the base with Moscow assay stamp of the period, Faberge name, and original Faberge's sc...
Category
Early 20th Century Russian Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Whiting Sterling Silver Hand Hammered Art Nouveau Liquor or Perfume Flask
By Whiting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful, antique sterling silver Art Nouveau flask by Whiting.
With a hand-hammered finish, scalloped sides, swirl decoration to the tops and bo...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 6 Georg Jensen Denmark Acanthus Sterling Silver Butter Spreaders 6" 19721
By Georg Jensen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 6 sterling silver butter spreaders by Georg Jensen Denmark in the Acanthus pattern.
The Acanthus pattern was designed by Johan Rohde and introduced in 1917. A romantic swirl ...
Category
20th Century Danish Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Silvered Bronze Roman or Archaeological Revival Bowl by E F Caldwell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful Roman Revival bowl by E F Caldwell, one New York's most important historical design firm.
The bowl has a raised frieze-like decoration around it's circumference, rosette...
Category
Early 20th Century American Etruscan Revival Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Antique Imperial Russian Silver & Cloisonne Enamel Lemon Fork by Nikolay Zverev
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Russian silver lemon fork.
By Nikolay Zverev
With polychrome cloisonné enamel decoration to both the front and reverse.
Simply a wonderful piece of Russian silver!
Da...
Category
Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Hammered 950 Silver and Enamel Nut Dish #21023
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Hammered 950 silver and enamel nut dish.
This beautiful small dish is crafted in high quality 95% pure silver and features a lightly hammered finish with bright colored enamel scrol...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Enamel
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
Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Reproduction Edinborough Ladle with Monogram 'C'
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver reproduction Edinborough ladle with monogram by Tiffany & Co.
Monogram appears to be H
This small ladle features a simple and cla...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 925 Sterling Silver Pierced Edge Bowl
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Tiffany & Co.
Metal Type: 925 Sterling Silver
Diameter: 8.50 inches
Height: 2.75 inches
Weight: 313.97 grams
Silver vintage Tiffany & Co. pierced edge bowl. The metal was...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Four Piece Tea and Coffee Service by Tiffany & Company
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This four piece tea and coffee set was made by the American jewellery and silversmithing firm Tiffany & Company. The service comprises a coffee pot, a teapot, lidded sugar pot and a creamer, all crafted from sterling silver with ivory...
Category
Early 20th Century American Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Jocelyn Burton Sterling Silver Tapered Tumbler or Mug with Cowrie Shell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful tumbler or cup by Jocelyn Burton.
In sterling silver with an applied figural cowrie shell, tapered sides and gilt interior.
Jocelyn Burton...
Category
20th Century British Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Imperial Chrysanthemum Sterling Silver Oval Bowl Centerpiece
Located in Surfside, FL
Antique IMPERIAL CHRYSANTHEMUM sterling silver oval bowl centerpiece, patented in 1894 by Gorham. Measurements: 15" long x 11.25" wide x ...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 12 Gorham Versailles Sterling Silver/Gold Wash Bowl Spoons 'Monogrammed'
By Gorham
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 12 antique sterling silver with gold wash bowl grapefruit spoons by Gorham in the Versailles pattern.
6 spoons monogram appears to be AL, 6 spoons monogram appears to be ALB
...
Category
20th Century Unknown 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.