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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...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver, Sterling Silver

1840 Silver Retrò Salt and Pepper English Set in Silver
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Wonderful salt and pepper retrò set realized in silver with a very special flowers and leaves themes engravings. It is dated 1840 and it is english! This set was totally handmade by ...
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1840s British Retro Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver

Very Large Antique Victorian Period Sheffield Silver Plate Salver or Round Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very large, Victorian period Sheffield silver plate salver. With a gadrooned piecrust rim, richly engraved center, and ornate bracket...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sheffield Plate, Silver Plate

Italian Modern Classical Sterling Silver Wine Taster Porringer by Buccellati
Located in Troy, MI
Classical sterling silver gift, made by Buccellati in Italy. The curved, round, shallow bowl with wide handle can be used for wine tasting. The perfect gi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Birmingham England Joseph Willmore 1842 Sterling Silver Snuffbox #18693
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Birmingham England Joseph Willmore 1842 Sterling Silver Snuffbox This snuffbox by Joseph Willmore was meticulously crafted from sterling silver wit...
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1840s Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Old or Antique Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Baby Teething Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine sterling silver baby teething ring. By Tiffany & Co. With an internal rattle. Simply a great piece from Tiffany & Co! Date: Mid-20th Century ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

French Empire, Cobalt Glass and Silver Centrepiece
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This oval jardiniere which has been crafted from silver and cobalt blue glass dates to France at the end of the 19th Century. The neoclass...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver

Vintage Peacock brooch by REJA sterling silver, large rhinestone, 1940 USA
By Reja
Located in Stuttgart, DE
I love this animal series from Staret Chicago, they are from my privat collecton. All bodies of the animals are presented with a large cut rhinestone. Worked om sterling silver. They date from the early 1940s USA. Very raare collector pieces, you can nearly no more find. Measurement: H 4,3 cm, W 6,3 cm, D 1,2 cm, the body rhinestone 2.3 x 1.8 cm, very good condition. About RÉJA Founded by Sol Finkelstein in 1939, Deja Costume Jewelry, Inc. of New York changed its name to the Re´ja Jewelry Co. in 1941. Up until production ceased in 1952, it created many pieces of exceptional design and craftmanship. Although best know for its dramatic figural pin...
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1940s American Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Victorian Silver Epergne and Suite of Six Dessert Baskets
By Charles Stuart Harris
Located in London, GB
A Victorian silver epergne and suite of six dessert baskets, in eighteenth century neo-classical style; the epergne with central slat and star pierced basket supported on a waisted e...
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver

Vintage 925 Sterling Silver Round 3D Floral Platter Tray
Located in Houston, TX
Metal Type: 925 Sterling Silver Length: 12.50 inches Diameter: 12.50 inches Weight: 741.49 grams Vintage 925 Sterling Silver Round Platter Tray. The metal was tested and determin...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Sterling Silver Water Pitcher circa 1917–1937
Located in Lisboa, PT
This Antique Portuguese Sterling Silver Water Pitcher is a striking example of early 20th-century craftsmanship, combining artistic refinement with historical authenticity. Meticulou...
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Early 20th Century Portuguese Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver

Alex Jona Sterling Silver Men Money Clip
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona hand crafted in Italy, rhodium plated Sterling Silver money clip. Dimensions: 2.22 in. L x 0.90 in. W x 0.32 in. D - 56 mm. L x 22 mm. W x 8 mm. D. Alex Jona gifts stand o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Spanish Galleon 1715 Fleet mint coin COLLECTORS PIECE
Located in Jupiter, FL
Very special coin, listed under photos all documents please review them, this is 1715 Fleet coin absolutely astonishing piece of history. WHAT YOU GET AT S...
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17th Century Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Vintage George W Shiebler 925 Sterling Silver Square Tray
Located in Houston, TX
Metal Type: 925 Sterling Silver Length: 6.00 inches Width: 5.50 inches Weight: 233.38 grams Silver vintage George W Shiebler Square Tray. The metal was tested and determined to b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Whiting Mfg Co Sterling Silver Seahorse Fish Knife Serving with Monogram
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique sterling silver fish knife by Whiting Mfg Co with monogram. Monogram appears to be JG (on the back of the handle) Beautifully ornate design featuring etched scroll design o...
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20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

German Art Deco Silver Basket
Located in Lisboa, PT
German Art Deco Silver Basket, circa 1920s–1930s A refined German silver basket from the Art Deco period, dating to the 1920s–1930s, measuring 31 x 20 cm and weighing 821 grams. Cra...
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20th Century German Art Deco Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver

Art Deco Period Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Footed Bowl by Johan Rohde
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine sterling silver footed bowl or compote. Designed by Johan Rohde for Georg Jensen. Model no. 17A Simply a wonderful bowl! Date: 1915 - 1930 Overall Condition: It is in ove...
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Pair Handmade Persian Silver Qhalamzani Beakers, Late 19th Century, Isfahan
Located in OVIEDO, AS
A Pair Handmade Qhalamzani Silver Persian Beakers, late 19th Century, Isfahan. A pair of silver beakers of tapering form, profusely handmade repoussé decorated with carved styliz...
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Late 19th Century Persian Artisan Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver

Art-Nouveau 1940's Silver Plated Claret Jug by Topazio Casquinha, Portugal.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Art-Nouveau 1940's Silver Plated Claret / Wine Jug Maker’s mark: Topazio Casquinha Portuguese hallmarks Height: 27cm Width (at the base): 13.5cm In beautiful condition
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1940s Portuguese Art Nouveau Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Jean Louis Scherrer Art Deco Skyscraper Perfume Bottle in .925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Perfume bottle designed by Jean-Louis Scherrer. Very rare and beautiful perfume bottle, created in Paris France by Jean Louis Scherrer, back in the late 20th century. This exotic perfume bottle was made as a promotion for the launching of his famous Scherrer 2 perfume in 1986. Carefully crafted in the art deco style with skyscraper patterns, in solid sterling silver of .925/.999 with high polished finish. Fitted with a lid and a pistil to applicate the perfume and scents. Weight: 130.95 Grams, (83.94 Dwt). Measurements: 86 mm by 24 mm by 18 mm (3.40 x 0.94 x 0.71 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with French marks, the silver assay mark, the maker's mark of SF inside a lozange cartouche, the edition number and signed, "JEAN LOUIS SCHERRER PARIS 925 Sterling #0202" Edition: Number 0202 from 1000 pieces produced. Jean-Louis Scherrer born in Paris in February. He was a Parisian fashion designer and couturier. Although he had name recognition and was known for his work, he is mainly noted for being the first couture designer to be sacked from their own-name label in 1992. Scherrer trained as a dancer at the Conservatoire de Paris until he injured his back, which put him out of action for three months. He then decided to focus on fashion design, and in 1956, joined Christian Dior as an assistant designer alongside Yves Saint Laurent. Following Dior's death in 1957, Scherrer worked under Saint Laurent, and then for Louis Féraud, before launching his own fashion house in 1962 on the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré with the backing of Jacques Chabrol, a French millionaire. In the mid-1960s Scherrer had an agreement with the American department store Bergdorf Goodman to grant them exclusive rights to reproduce and resell his designs in the United States. His clients included Anne-Aymone Giscard d'Estaing, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and Raquel Welch, who wore Scherrer animal-print dresses in the 1977 film L'Animal. By the 1980s, his work was known for its opulence and luxury, with many garments hand-beaded, embroidered and lavishly trimmed. His extremely expensive designs were popular with the wealthy wives of Middle East oil tycoons, but after the Gulf War...
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Large George III Robert Garrard I English Sterling Silver Crested Stuffing Spoon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare, oversized antique English stuffing spoon. In sterling silver. By Robert Garrard I, London, 1814. With a rampart lion crest to the handle. There is a seam to the handle, ...
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Early 19th Century British George III Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

De Vecchi Milano 1935 small heart bowl in 925 sterling silver
Located in Perugia, IT
De Vecchi Milano 1935 small heart bowl in 925 sterling silver ERE Collection Measurements 7 x 7 x 0.8 cm 20 g weight Reference ERE09 Small bowl - saucer part of a collection called...
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Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Coffee/Tea Set Antique Victorian Regency Engraved Sterling
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Fabulous Regency Sterling Silver Coffee or Tea set. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. This set comprises 3 pieces: coffeepot/teapot, creamer, sugar. In the celebrated pattern t...
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1880s American Early Victorian Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Silver Plate Fluted Candlesticks by Robert A.M. Stern for 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...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Vintage Judaica Sheffield Steel and Silver Challah Knife
By Sheffield Silver Co.
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully crafted vintage challah knife, blending Sheffield stainless steel with a decorative silver handle. The blade carries elegant engraved ornaments and a Hebrew inscription...
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20th Century American Artisan Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver, Steel

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...
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1850s British Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

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

Twelve Georgian Sterling Silver Soup Plates
Located in London, GB
Twelve Georgian sterling silver soup plates, six with the mark of Richard Carter, Daniel Smith, and Robert Sharp, London, 1778, five with t...
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18th Century British George III Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling 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
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique S/Silver Spoon Set with Sugar Tongs by John M Banks. Birmingham, c1894.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
An Antique Sterling Silver Spoon Set, comprising of 6 tea spoons end handle finely designed in twisted motif with end featuring an Apostle ...
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1890s English Late Victorian Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver

Rare Early 1900'S Bronze Tazza Centerpiece With Bronze Man and Woman Portrait
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is an Exqusite Dore Bronze Tazza with a Portrait of a Man and Woman, Circa Early 1900's. Beautifully done with Fine Detail and signed on Reverse. ...
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20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Bronze

Seeing Double! Rare Meriden Carriage Napkin Holder Set
Located in Addison, TX
Antique Victorian Horse Drawn Carriage Napkin Ring Meriden.
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Early 20th Century Early Victorian Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

1847 Centerpiece solid 830 Silver / 382 gr
Located in SE
Antique centerpiece in solid 830 Silver, Arts and Crafts period with cast floral decorations, in perfect condition after 178 years of existence. Measures: 17.5 cm high x 20.5 cm ...
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1840s Swedish Arts and Crafts Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Silver Candlesticks, Venice, XVIIIc, c1770's, by Domenego Bertoli "D.B."
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Finds such as these Venetian Silver Candlesticks are incredibly rare, that truly deserve a museum display. It’s a fascinating piece of the XVIII century history, originating from ...
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1770s Italian Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver

1933 Boxed Set Ice-cream Tea Coffee Spoons solid 925 Sterling Silver / 125 gr
Located in SE
Fine set of 12 fine tea/ coffee/ ice - cream spoons in solid Gilt 925 grade Silver decorated with translucent Guilloche Enamels. Hand - made at the workshop of C.G. Halberg in Stock...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Fruit Stand, Mid-20th Century, USA
Located in New York, NY
Stylish sterling silver fruit stand made by Tiffany & Co. in New York in approximately 1930s. Signed Tiffany & Co. 30 New York 925 sterling
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Mid-20th Century American Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Antique Three-Piece Sterling Silver Tea and Coffee Set
Located in London, GB
Antique three piece sterling silver tea and coffee set, comprising of a tea and coffee pot, sugar bowl, the bodies are decorated wit...
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1820s Unknown George IV Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Mid-Century Iced Tea Highball Spoon Straws
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Elevate your barware with this stunning set of four vintage sterling silver iced tea or highball drink stirrer straws from Tiffany & Co. Each spoon is 8.5" long and the concave mint...
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Mid-20th Century North American Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Set of 10 19th Century Elkington & Co. Silver Plate Dessert Spoons or Shovels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of antique English silver plated desert spoons or shovels. By Elkington & Co. Each spoon with a shovel shaped bowl, a figural handle in the ...
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1850s English Victorian Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Emile Galle Art Deco Vase
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Emile Galle Art Deco Vase Beautiful Art Deco piece that was made in France in the 1930s An overlaid and etched glass vase, cameo signature G...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Russian Imperial Antique Double Eagle Sterling Silver Glass Inkwell Marked JR
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Russian Imperial inkwell is crafted out of controlled bubble glass and features a hinged sterling silver double eagle lid. Made in Russia...
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Mid-20th Century Russian Victorian Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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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...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Antique William B. Kerr Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Gibson Girl Belt Buckle
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite 19th Century Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Brooch. This stunning brooch is crafted in sterling silver, featuring an intricate design of a woman's profile surrounded by flowin...
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19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Queen Margrethe Sterling Cup by Anton Michelsen
Located in Montreal, QC
Queen Margrethe sterling silver cup by Anton Michelsen, Denmark. It is hallmarked on the base. The cup measures 2 1/2 inches x 2 3/4 inches wide. It co...
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver

Set of Four George III Sauce Tureens and Covers
Located in London, GB
A set of four George III sauce tureens and covers, the shaped octagonal urn form with angular handles, demi fluted bodies, the incurved dome covers with urn finials, engraved with cr...
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1790s British George III Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

1852 Dutch Service Crumb Catcher Scoop solid Sterling Silver / 134 gr
Located in SE
Antique Crumb Catcher in solid 925 Silver decorated with hand - engraved floral ornaments. There are Dutch hallmarks confirming 925 grade Silver alloy and specific enclosed letter S ...
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1850s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Rare Edition Goebel Alphonse Mucha Large Black Glass Vase w/ Swarovski Crystal
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a STUNNING AND MAGNIFICENT Large Alphonse Mucha Four Sided Black Glass Vase "The Stars". Each side Beautifully decorated with Women and Swarovsk...
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20th Century European Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Crystal

George II Sterling Silver Coffee Pot Likely by William Skeen
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A fine George II sterling silver coffee pot with a wooden handle, floral repousse details and a crest with rubbed maker's mark likely for William Skeen. The coffee pot is very much i...
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18th Century British George II Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Flask
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Sterling silver pocket flask. Concave with removable drinking cup. Sterling filigree over glass with connected twist cap lid in working condition. Marked sterling. Beautiful piece, g...
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Early 20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Antique Tiffany & Co. 925 Sterling Silver Double Handle Bowl
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Tiffany & Co. Metal Type: 925 Sterling Silver Width: 4.50 inches Diameter: 3.75 inches Height: 3.25 inches Depth: 2.50 inches Weight: 144.58 grams Silver antique Tiffan...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

German Silver Various Wildlife Cork Bottle Stopper Collection
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Set of six silver mount cork figural bottle stoppers. German 800 standard silver. Includes red stag, two Euro stag mounts, rooster pheasant, full body stag and a goose. Ex. Bonhams ...
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Mid-20th Century German Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver

19th Century Russian Silver And Niello Beaker
Located in Firenze, IT
Maker's mark A.K., Moscow, 1844 tapering shape, sides nielloed with architectural panels and swags of flowers , all on a hatched linear ground 8.4cm high, 3.5oz.
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Mid-19th Century Russian Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver, Niello

1870-1900 Four Antique Russian 84 Sterling Silver Vodka Shots Beakers/ 76 grams
Located in SE
Handsome quadro of random antique one French 3 Russian Imperial period Sterling Silver shots / glass / silver beakers , jiggers or Stopkas / Стопка ! of different volumes.Beautiful ...
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1870s Russian Russian Empire Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver, Sterling Silver

18th Century, American 'Coin Silver' Coffee Pot Attributed to Nathaniel Helme
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This rather elegant coffee pot was likely made in the United States during the second half of the 18th Century. Prior to restoration work in 2022 the underside of the pot had remnants of a hallmark 'NH', allowing us to attribute the piece to early American silversmith Nathaniel Helme who was working in South Kingston, Rhode Island between 1761 and 1789. The piece stands on a square footing and has a timber handle...
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18th Century American Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver

1954 USSR Russian solid gilt 875 Silver Bowl Basket / 188 gram
Located in SE
Vintage Soviet period Basket in solid 875 Silver with cast decorations and gilt interior that follows traditions of Russian modernist designs of early 20th century. Period : Reign o...
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1950s Modern Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Silver

Exquisite Museum Quality Pair of 19th Century Neo Classical Blue Bronze Urns
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Pair of Rare 19th Century Neo-Classical Cobalt Blue Glass and Bronze Mounted Centepiece Vases with Floriflora handles and Rim and Scrolled Bas...
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19th Century French Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Bronze

Buccellati Silver Double Handle Bowl
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, ...
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Early 20th Century Italian 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 ti...
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Early 20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Crystal

Tiffany & Co. Makers Sterling Silver Vermeil Cordial Cup #22633
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. Makers Sterling Silver Vermeil Cordial Cup - This elegant Tiffany & Co. Sterling silver cordial cup features a a rounded modernist form and a gold washed interior Ma...
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20th Century Contemporary Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Antique English Sterling Silver Repousse Ring Stand by William Comyns
By William Comyns
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique English sterling silver ring stand. By William Comyns. With a scalloped edge and repousse floral designs. The ring nub is monogrammed "ADS". Marked to the base with English hallmarks for Sterling, London, 1888, and William Comyns' maker's mark. Simply a great antique silver ring...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

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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.