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Silver, Flatware and Silverplate For Sale
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Howard & Co. Sterling Silver Heavy Displayable Cigarette Case w/ Tray
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Howard & Co. Sterling Silver Heavy Displayable Cigarette Case w/ Tray Gorgeous Displayable Cigarette Case with Included Tray Case Opens Flat and Hinges Expose the Tray for Display Di...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Rare Magnificent Large Estate Pair of Japanese Sculpted Bronze Centerpiece Urns
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is A Magnificent Large Pair of Beautiful Estate Japanese Bronze Centerpiece Urns. Beautifully done with Fine Ornate Bronze Scrolling and Accent Det...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Bronze

Tiffany Makers Sterling Silver Flower Form Petal Bowl 28889
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Tiffany Makers Sterling Silver Flower Form Petal Bowl 28889 Gorgeous Flower Pedal Bowl by Tiffany & Co. Made of sterling silver In good condit...
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20th Century American Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Makers Sterling Silver Chippendale Platter 10" #24068 Pie Crust
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Tiffany & Co. Makers Sterling Silver Chippendale Platter 10" #24068 Pie Crust Gorgeous Tiffany Makers 12" Serving Platter Chippendale Pattern Tiffany Makers #24068 Piece is in Good ...
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20th Century American Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Juarez Alameda Sterling Silver Holloware Set Coffe Pot Creamer Sugar Vintage
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
A gorgeous antique vintage sterling silver coffee set Includes coffee pot, creamer, and sugar Made in Mexico by Juarez Alameda Coffee Pot: 10 3/4" Tall Total Mass = 1237.7 grams
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20th Century Mexican Artisan Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany Makers Sterling Silver Cabbage Leaf Platter 6" 25226
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Tiffany Makers Sterling Silver Cabbage Leaf Platter 6" 25226 Gorgeous Tiffany Makers Sterling Silver Platter Cabbage Leaf Design Approximately...
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20th Century American Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Art Deco Trophy Cup by Frederick Elkington & Co. C. 1874
By Frederick Elkington
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Antique Sterling Silver Trophy Cup by Frederick Elkington Nice Condition! C. 1874 Gorgeous Sterling Silver Urn/Trophy Cup by Frederick Elkington, Chief Partner at Elkington & Co. Ha...
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1870s American Art Deco Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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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...
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20th Century American Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Toshikazu Japanese 950 Silver Tea Set Nice Condition 4 Pieces
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Toshikazu Japanese 950 Silver Tea Set Nice Condition 4 Pieces Four-Piece Silver Set by Toshikazu Includes Coffee Pot, Tea Pot, Sugar and Creamer Total Weight = 81.7 troy ounces Piec...
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20th Century Japanese Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Large Silver Tray with Hand-Chased Repousse Design 40 Oz Nice!
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Silver Tray with Ruffled Edge Beautiful Hand-Chased Repousse Design 40 Oz of Silver 18.25" In Diameter Gorgeous Piece! Tray is in Nice Vintage Condition. Some minor warping,...
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20th Century Unknown Artisan Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver

Antique Art Nouveau Cherub Repousse Silver Water Pitcher and Platter
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Art Nouveau Design Featuring Naturalistic Fruiting 3-D Vines, Leaves and Roses. Ornate Handle with Cherub seated. Ewer water pitcher hand crafted out of 900 Silver Condition: Over a...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver

Tiffany Makers Sterling Silver Large Monteith Bowl Gorgeous Condition!
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Tiffany Makers Sterling Silver Large Monteith Bowl Gorgeous Condition! Gorgeous Large Size Sterling Silver Bowl by Tiffany Makers Serial #2407...
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20th Century American Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Large Victorian Silver Tray 165 Oz. Gorgeous!
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Large Victorian Silver Tray 165 Oz. Gorgeous! Gorgeous Silver Tray made by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths of London Appx 30" Long from Handle to Handle and 22" ...
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1890s British Victorian Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Rare Original Italian Aureliano Toso Dino Martens Large Swirl Gold Red Vase
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Rare Important Estate Aureliano Toso Dino Martens Spiraling Vase. The Beautiful Vase in Clear Glass Internally Decorated with Random Splash...
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20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

800 Silver Germany Repousse Snuff/Trinket/Pill Box #16529
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 800 silver German repousse snuff/trinket/pill box. Engraving on the inside bottom of the box appears to be R22835. A beautiful small box feat...
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20th Century German Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver

Sterling Silver Vintage Marshall Field Lot of 3 Serving Pieces Ornate
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Sterling Silver Vintage Marshall Field Lot of 3 Serving Pieces Ornate Gorgeous Ornate Set of Three Serving Pieced by Marshall Field & Co. Serv...
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20th Century American Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Large Oval Silver Centerpiece 1960s Italy Padova Hand-Made Sterling Silver 925
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Large Oval Silver Centerpiece 1960s Padova Italy Hand Made in Sterling Silver Weight: 3.08 lb
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1960s Italian Modernist Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

D&J Welby Sterling Silver Flatware Set 6 Forks and 1 Butter Knife London 1911
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
D&J Welby Sterling Silver Flatware Set 6 Forks and 1 Butter Knife London 1911 Six Forks and one Butter Knife by D&J Welby Co. Sterling Silver London Hallmark Assay Date Mark: 1911 ...
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Makers Sterling Silver Windham 8" Footed Cookie Plate 23117
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Tiffany & Co. Makers Sterling Silver Windham 8" Footed Cookie Plate 23117 Gorgeous Tiffany & Co. Cookie Plate Windham Pattern 8" Diameter Footed Bottom Makers #23117 Numbered 570/8...
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20th Century American Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Vintage International Sterling Silver Centerpeice Bowl 11" Wide D110
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Vintage International Sterling Silver Centerpeice Bowl 11" Wide D110 Gorgeous Sterling Silver Centerpeice Bowl By International 11" in Diameter and 4.25" Tall Total Mass = 1055 gra...
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20th Century American Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany Makers Sterling Silver Sugar and Creamer Gorgeous Set!
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Tiffany Makers Sterling Silver Sugar and Creamer Gorgeous Set! Gorgeous Sugar Bowl and Creamer Set by Tiffany Makers Creamer Serial # of Cream...
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20th Century American Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany Makers Sterling Silver Large Footed Tray 1888 86.5 ounces Great Antique
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Tiffany Makers Sterling Silver Large Footed Tray 1888 86.5 ounces Great Antique Gorgeous Seven-Sided Round Tiffany Sterling Silver Platter Feature...
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1880s American Gilded Age Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

AB Savory & Sons Sterling Silver 12" Salver Dedicated to Rev. Parkin 1865
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
AB Savory & Sons Sterling Silver 12" Salver Dedicated to Rev. Parkin 1865 Gorgeous Salver by AB Savory & Sons in London Sterling Silver 12" Platter London D...
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Footed Midcentury Center Piece Bowl 9"
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Footed Midcentury Center Piece Bowl 9" Gorgeous Sterling Silver Bowl by Reed & Barton Smooth, Minimalist Design with 4 Wooden Feet Diameter of Bowl = 9...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Vintage American Woodside Sterling Co. Compote Silver Bowl
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Vintage American Woodside Sterling Co. Compote Silver Bowl Maker: Woodside Sterling Co. (Hallmark "W" with #307) Maker Danish Style Leave Design Good Condition, Little sign of wea...
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20th Century American Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Lot of 3 Gorham for Shreve Sterling Silver Medallion Serving Pieces Rare!
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Lot of 3 Gorham for Shreve Sterling Silver Medallion Serving Pieces Rare! Lot Includes: Sugar Sifter with Fluted Rim (Length = 6.25") Mustard Spoon (Length = 5.25") Master Butter Sp...
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20th Century American Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

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...
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20th Century American Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Rare Important 19th Century Museum Quality French Sterling Silver Coffee Tea Pot
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Monumental 19th Century. Sterling Silver Coffee / Tea Pot, having foliate and scrollwork repousse decoration throughout, the scrolling ha...
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19th Century European Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique S Kirk & Son Sterling Silver 112 Castle Landscape Creamer #16532
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique repousse sterling silver creamer, pattern #112 by S. Kirk & Son. There is an inscription along the inside of the bottom rim: "Sandra Stuart Smith 1959" and "Helen R Morgan...
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20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Champagne bottle K-over, Achimia, Solid Pure Italian Silver
Located in Firenze, IT
This champagne bottle cover is a distinguished new piece from our Works of Art Collection, showcasing the vision of the artist of the 4 elements of the Cosmos : earth, water, fire, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Silver

k-over Champagne, solid fine silver, American Eagle B/W
Located in Firenze, IT
Presenting "Black&White American Eagle" a stunning champagne K-Over crafted from pure silver 999/°°, an exceptional addition to our K-OVER Design collection. Masterfully handcrafted...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver

Rare Russian Imperial era Silver Tea caddy Spoon, early 1800s
Located in St. Catharines, ON
St. Petersburg, assaymaster Alexander Yashinov (active 1795 to 1826), stamped with crossed anchor and scepter for St. Petersburg, 84 for the Russian silver standard and Cyrillic init...
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Early 1800s Russian Neoclassical Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver

K-Over Champagne, 21st Century GRAPES Solid Pure Italian Silver
Located in Firenze, IT
Francesco Puletti, an expert goldsmith with a prestigious background in the restoration of Roman and Etruscan artifacts, presents the first-ever champagne K-OVER, a fusion of classical elegance and contemporary celebration. This K-OVER inspired by ancient Roman wine goblets, is crafted with exquisite attention to detail, offering a modern-day artifact for those special toasts with a classical twist. Puletti’s K-OVER is a must-have for lovers of unique, antique-styled luxury home accessories. With a distinguished education from the Art Institute of San Sepolcro in Arezzo and years of experience in the Arezzo gold...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Rare Exquisite Estate Art Deco Lalique Opalescent Leaf Frosted Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is a Rare LALIQUE Mosaic Vase. Vase features an opalescent leaf design, stenciled "Lalique France" . There is a tiny chip on base but otherwise ...
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Early 20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Crystal

Imperial Russia c1895 Silver/Enamel Tea Set “Seasons” by I. Morozov, Kvetkovsky
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Unique Imperial Russia 3-Piece Tea Set “Seasons” by renowned firm of Morozov, by workmaster Kvetkovsky Sergei Fiodorovich, Moscow, circa 1895 This fascinating set is culturally ...
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1890s Russian Russian Empire Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Important Heavy 19th C Moser French Glass Bohemian Ruby Red Stencil Floral Vase
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are Offering is A Magnificent Rare 19th Century Bohemian Ruby Red Vase, attributed to Moser. Vase has a Beautiful Swirls of Red and Clear Swags with Outstanding...
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20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Pair of Estate Handpainted Grape Leaf Floral Centerpiece Vases
Located in New York, NY
The following Item We are offering is a Spectacular Pair of Estate Handpainted European Grape Leaf Floral Centerpiece Urns/ Vases. Very Finely and Exquisitely Detailed. Excellent Co...
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19th Century French Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Multi Colored Coffee Cup Set with Decorative Enamel Spoons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fun yet Elegant multi colored Coffee Cup & Spoon Set. The Coffee Cups and Plates come in a set of 6 which showcase a beautiful warm complimentary palette that is easily paired among itself. A stunning set of never before used Vintage Enamel Spoons...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Enamel

Exquisite Antique European Emerald Diamond Cut Facet Glass Vase with Maidens
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Beautiful and Rare Exquisite Hand Cut Glass Vase of Elongated ovoid Form decorated with Gilt Highlighted Classical Figures on a Swirling Groun...
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Early 20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Crystal, Gold

Exquisite French Floral Scroll Handpainted Sevres Style Limoges Cake Centerpiece
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item that we are offering is A Rare and Impressive Magnificent and Exquisite Rare Large Handpainted Sevres Style Limoges Stamped Porcelain Cake Plate Server Centerpiece...
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20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Rare Important Estate 1900's Chinese Qianlong Style Handpainted Porcelain Vases
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Rare Large Important Pair of Rose Medallion QIALONG Style Chinese Handpainted Estate Vases. Magnificently done with done Beautiful with Portraits of Asian...
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20th Century Chinese Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Rare Important 19th Century Museum Qty 3 Piece Russian Sterling Silver Tea Set
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item that we are Offering is this RARE 19th Century Russian Sterling Silver Tea Set. Each Piece is Stamped and Signed "84" and Labeled 1901. Set is Outstandingly done w...
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19th Century European Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Rare Important 19th Century Sevres Style Yellow Porcelain Bronze Centerpiece
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is A Beautiful Rare 19th Century Fine French Gilt Bronze and Yellow Sevres Porcelain Center Bowl. The hand p...
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19th Century French Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Bronze

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...
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20th Century French Belle Époque Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Sterling Silver

Exquisite Museum Quality Pair Sevres Porcelain Cobalt Blue Bronze Vases Urns
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering are A Rare Pair of 19th Century Sevres Style Cobalt Blue Porcelain Ground Vase with Gilt Mounting. Each Finely Detailed with Beautiful Portraits o...
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19th Century French Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Bronze Ormolu Mounted Sevres Mantel Japy Freres Clock
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is A Rare Ormolu-Mounted Sevres Turquoise Ground Mantel Clock, Late 19th Century, Iron-Red 1245 to the Plaques, the movement stamped JAPY FRERES & ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Early 20th Century Antique Persian Hand Chased Silver Decanter, Cup Tray Set
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Up for your consideration is this fine Persian Islamic Silver drinking set, comprising of a decanter and six goblets and tray. Each piece profusely hand engraved and chased with typ...
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Early 20th Century Persian Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver

Rare Heavy 19th Century French Green Glass To Clear Wine Liquor Decanter
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent Rare 19th Century Gorgeous Green Crystal Decanter crystal decanter with stopper. Magnificently done in Green to Clear. Very Tiny F...
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Early 20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Bronze

Rare Exquisite 19TH Century French Sterling Silver Heavy Relief Floral Vase
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Monumental 19th Century. Sterling Silver Vase having foliate and scrollwork repousse decoration throughout. Base marked Sterling 7 inches...
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19th Century European Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Exceptional Nautical Themed Silver Centerpiece 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...
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1970s Italian Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Silver

Rare Exquisite 19TH Century Large French Sterling Silver Floral Vase
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Monumental 19th Century Large Sterling Silver Vase having fine scrolling detail. Stamped Sterling on bottom. Taken out of a Several Milli...
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19th Century European Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Pair of 19th Century Bronze Ormolu Signed German Porcelain Flower Encrust Vases
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering are a Pair of Rare and Important Estate Ormolu Mounted European Porcelain Flower Encrusted Urn Vases and Covers Signed with Spurious Blue Crossed S...
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19th Century Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Gold, Bronze

Wallace Figural Sterling Silver Clam Shaped Bowl No. 393
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage American figural sterling silver bowl. By Wallace. Model no. 393. In the form of a half clam shell supported by a crescent shaped foot. Simply a wonderful piece of...
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20th Century American Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Original 1920's Outstanding Pair of Rare Gilt Bronze Table Top Lamps
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is an Outstanding Pair of Rare Gilt Bronze Table Top Lamps, Exquisitely adorned with Finely Detailed Mounted Bronze Handles with Bearded Male Busts...
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Early 20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Gold, Bronze

Rare Important Antique European Painted Amber Vase Portrait of a Woman on Horse
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering this Beautiful Rare Estate Antique Bohemian European Glass Vase, of cylindrical form with applied prunts and finely enameled with a romantic courts...
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20th Century Italian Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Rare Heavy 19th Century French Ruby Red Cut Crystal Clear Wine Liquor Decanter
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent Rare 19th Century Gorgeous Red Cut Crystal Decanter with Peppermint Pattern stopper!! This Rare Decanter is Magnificently done in Red to ...
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Early 20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Crystal

Rare Exquisite Estate Art Deco Four Seasons Amber Frosted Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Beautiful Czechoslovakian Amber Colored Four Seasons Frosted Glass Vase of Round Oval Form decorated with Four Beautiful Women Adorned on all ...
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Early 20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Crystal, Amber, Gold, Bronze

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...
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Early 20th Century German Baroque Revival Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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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.

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