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Silver, Flatware and Silverplate For Sale
Judd Runner Tray (Medium, R)
Located in PARIS, FR
This tray is hand-made in brass. Crafted with meticulous care, it is a masterpiece of metalwork. Every inch is a testament to artisanal skill, with each section cut and shaped by hand.
Category
2010s Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Brass
Sterling Silver Sugar Sifter/Caster/Mufineer by D J Silver Repairs, 1966
Located in London, GB
In good vintage condition, this is a beautiful piece.
It has a lovely octagonal form, a pedestal foot and a finial on top.
Hallmarked: Made by D J Silver Repairs in Clerkenwell Road,...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Cake Dish/Fruit Bowl by William Neale & Son Ltd, 1938
Located in London, GB
This lovely dish is in good condition. It has a lovely geometric, scalloped border and a pedestal foot. Hallmarked: Made by William Neale & Son Ltd in Cox Street, St Paul's, Birmingh...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pierced Sterling Silver Bonbon/Nut Dish by James Dixon & Sons Ltd, 1917
By James Dixon & Sons
Located in London, GB
In good vintage condition, this bowl has beautiful openwork and a patterned border.
It stands on a round pedestal foot.
The body is pierced with a lovely openwork pattern interspersed with scroll and flower decoration rising to a rim with further scroll decoration.
Originally intended for wrapped sweets, this beautiful dish could be used for nuts or snacks, for potpourri or simply as a decorative item in its own right.
Hallmarked: Made by James Dixon & Sons Ltd in Cornish Place, Sheffield in 1917.
James Dixon founded his company with partner Thomas Smith around 1806. In the 1820s, Smith withdrew and was replaced by James Dixon's eldest son, followed by his other sons and the James Dixon & Sons name was established. The firm was highly successful and remained in business until the 1980s when it was absorbed into British Silverware...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Gucci Sterling Silver Baby Cup (C)
By Gucci
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Gucci sterling silver baby cup.
No monogram
From the Tom Ford Era at Gucci, circa 1990's, this baby cup is engraved with "GUCCI BABY" and featur...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Sterling Silver Repoussé Dish Made by Horace Woodward & Co Ltd, 1899
Located in London, GB
In good vintage condition, this is a beautiful piece. It is decorated in repoussé flowers, leaves and garlands. Made by Horace Woodward & Co Ltd in Hatton Garden, London in 1899.
Ad...
Category
19th Century Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
George V Art Deco Four-Piece Sterling Silver Tea Service
Located in London, GB
George V Art Deco Four-Piece Sterling Silver Tea Service
A fine vintage George V English sterling silver four-piece tea and coffee service in the Art Deco style.This exceptional tea...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Silver Collar Crystal Whiskey Decanters from Garrard & Co London, 1964
Located in London, GB
This beautiful pair of heavy whiskey decanters are decorated with stylish modern circles. They have sterling silver collars and are in excellent condition. Hallmarked: Made by Garrar...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Large George III Sterling Silver Ladle by William Eley I & William Fearn, 1800
Located in London, GB
In very good vintage condition, this is a beautiful ladle made of heavy gauge silver.
Hallmarked: Made by William Eley I & William Fearn in London in 1800.
William Eley I died in M...
Category
18th Century Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Matching Sterling Silver Vases by Edward Barnard & Sons Ltd, 1935
By Edward Barnard & Sons
Located in London, GB
These vases are in excellent vintage condition. The have large round bases and a sleek, classic design. They would look beautiful on any table. A pair of George V silver trumpet vase...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Bridal Rose Sterling Silver Asparagus/Pastry/Toast Server #15602
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver server for asparagus, pastry or toast in the Bridal Rose pattern.
No monogram.
An ornate rose design, although not marked Alvin, it is the same design as Alvin's B...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling 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
Dominick & Haff JE Caldwell Priscilla Sterling Silver Serving Fork w/mono #15600
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver serving fork in the Priscilla pattern by Dominick & Haff for JE Caldwell & Co with monogram.
Monogram appears to be EMB
The Priscilla pattern features a simple poin...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Fork and Knife Fish Servers by Garrard & Co, 1968-1971
Located in London, GB
Sterling Silver Fork and Knife Fish Servers by Garrard & Co from 1968 & 1971
In good condition, these are beautiful and rare pieces.There are some tiny dings in the handles commensu...
Category
20th Century Unknown Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co English King Sterling Silver Serving Tablespoon 8 1/2" #15385
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver serving tablespoon by Tiffany & Co in the English King pattern.
No monogram.
Beautiful large spoon in Tiffany's intricate and decorative version of a King pattern, ...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 7 Tiffany & Co Flemish Sterling Silver Iced Tea Spoons 7 3/8" #15480
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 7 sterling silver iced tea spoons by Tiffany & Co in the Flemish pattern.
No monogram.
The Flemish pattern features a simple and elegant scroll design, making it a timeless ...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Sterling Silver Pierced Dish, 1922
Located in London, GB
Art Deco Sterling Silver Pierced Dish, 1922
In good vintage condition, this is a beautiful piece.
Hallmarked: Jay’s Brighton. The maker’s name is rubbed off.
Hallmarked in Birmingha...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Candle Totems (Modular Config #5, PR+R)
Located in PARIS, FR
Candle Tower in polished brass. Its gleaming surface reflects meticulous craftsmanship, making it a truly unique piece, blending both form and function in an exquisite way. It's more...
Category
2010s Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Brass
Plate (PR)
Located in PARIS, FR
This plate is hand-made in polished brass. Crafted with meticulous care, it is a masterpiece of metalwork. Every inch is a testament to artisanal skill, with each section cut and sha...
Category
2010s Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Brass
Plate (R)
Located in PARIS, FR
This plate is hand-made in brass. Crafted with meticulous care, it is a masterpiece of metalwork. Every inch is a testament to artisanal skill, with each section cut and shaped by ha...
Category
2010s Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Brass
Set of 3 Tiffany & Co Wave Edge Sterling Silver Serving Tablespoon 8 1/2" #15387
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 3 sterling silver serving tablespoons by Tiffany & Co in the Wave Edge pattern.
No monogram
These large spoons are in the Wave Edge pattern, a marine motif designed by Charl...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
German Silver Repousse Fruit Bowl/Fruit Sweet Meat Dish, 1880’s
Located in London, GB
In very good condition, this bowl is beautifully decorated by pineapples, grapes, apples and oranges. This was most probably made in 1880’s.
Additional Information:
Hallmarked: Cro...
Category
19th Century Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Tiffany & Co Cordis Sterling Silver Baby/Child Feeding Fork #15491
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co sterling silver child/baby feeding fork in the Cordis pattern.
No monogram or engraving
A small fork in the Cordis pattern, a simple and classic design. Hallmarks date...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Bertel Gardberg Triennale Rosewood Flatware Service 100 Pieces
Located in Orimattila, FI
Bertel Gardberg
(Finland, 1916-2007)
Bertel Gardberg, BERTEL GARDBERG, A FLATWARE SERVICE, 100 PIECES. Triennale.
Manufactured by Fiskars. Designed in 1956-57.
27 forks, 24+6 knives, 17+21+5 spoons.
Minor wear.
Bertel Gardberg was born in Tammisaari in 1916. He was related to goldsmith Erik Gardberg, who worked in Helsinki from 1829 to 1854, and Fabergé subcontractor Alexander Gardberg. Bertel's doctor-father Otto Gardberg was also a skilled carpenter. His mother was Sally Aschan.
Career
In his youth, Gardberg worked on a merchant ship. There he learned how little space there was for purposeless objects. Gardberg found his own field when he was selected in 1938 as a student of the first course of the Helsinki Goldsmith's School. At the same time, he also studied metal forging in the evening course of the Central School of Arts and Crafts and in the evening course of the Vocational Training Institute. Gardberg graduated from goldsmith school in 1941, but frontline service in the Winter and Continuation War slowed down the start of his career.
Danish silversmithing was well known, so Gardberg went to Denmark to perfect his skills. He worked there, among other things, in A. Michelsen's gold and silversmith's studio and took with him from Denmark an appreciation of craftsmanship and finished quality.
In 1949, Gardberg established his own office in Helsinki at the corner of Mannerheimintie and Nordenskiöldinkatu. In the same year, he received the right to stamp. In 1955, he moved to Isol Roobertinkatu, where his studio was until 1966.
From 1953 to 1954, Gardberg was the designer and finally the chief designer of Galeries Lafayette. The 1954 Milan Triennale gold medal was awarded to Gardberg for his designs of steel serving platters, cutlery and a pewter cigarette case. He also received awards from the triennial in 1957 and 1960.
In 1960, Gardberg received a rare Golden Ring of Honor from the German goldsmith's art society. In 1961, he received the Lunning Award, the most prestigious honor of Nordic designers. In the same year, he also received the Pro Finlandia Award.
From 1966 to 1971, Gardberg lived in Ireland, where he was founding the Kilkenny Design Workshops...
Category
Late 20th Century Finnish Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Small bowl (Single Pour, ZP)
Located in PARIS, FR
Small bowl in white bronze, polished to a brilliant shine on the inside, is a captivating blend of elegance and craftsmanship. Its sleek, reflective interior surface exudes a timeles...
Category
2010s Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Bronze
Sterling Silver Fruit Bowl by Viner’s Ltd, 1967
Located in London, GB
In good vintage condition, this is an elegant, sterling silver pedestal dish. It is decorated with delicate openwork of flourishing flowers and le...
Category
20th Century British Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Fruit Stand
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of Six Nicholas I Russian Silver Nielloed Teaspoons by Dmitriev, 1851
Located in St. Catharines, ON
From the Romanov era, period of Tsar Nicholas I, in gilded silver, each fig-shaped bowl decorated with nielloed scrolling foliage on stippled ground, the tapered stem with baluster f...
Category
Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Royal Horticultural Silver Medal, 1924
Located in London, GB
Royal Horticultural Silver Medal from 1924
Reasonable vintage condition. Inscribed with: To Mr A Gray for Best Cottage Garden
Surrey County Council
Additional Information:
A Gric C...
Category
20th Century British Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Small bowl (Single Pour, RP)
Located in PARIS, FR
Small bowl in brass. It is a harmonious fusion of textures and tones, with a meticulously polished interior that gleams with radiant elegance. Its exterior, adorned with a subtle, ta...
Category
2010s Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Brass
Tiffany & Co Shell Thread Sterling Silver Serving Fork and Spoon w/mono #15396
Located in Washington Depot, CT
2 piece serving set including a sterling silver serving spoon and fork in the Shell & Thread pattern by Tiffany & Co with monogram.
Mono...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Pierced Sterling Silver Bonbon Dishes by James Deakin & Sons
Located in London, GB
Pair of Pierced Sterling Silver Bonbon Dishes by James Deakin & Sons
In very good condition, this is a beautiful pair of dishes. They would look lovely with sweets, nuts or even as ...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Hermès Paris Sterling Silver Bolide Bag Pill Box Charm Pendant
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Fine sterling silver pill box in the likeness of an Hermes Bolide bag, by Hermes. The box can be used in a multitude of ways: as a standard pillbox, a pendant, or as a charm. Almost 2 inches wide and approx. 30 grams in weight.
This Hermes pill box is a unique and luxurious accessory that pays homage to the iconic Hermes Bolide bag. Shaped like a miniature version of the famous Hermes Bolide bag, which is celebrated for its structured silhouette and distinctive closure. Hermes itself is a renowned French luxury brand known for its exquisite craftsmanship and timeless designs.
This particular piece, designed primarily as a pill box, can be used as a charm or pendant as well. It is crafted from sterling silver, which is highly prized for its durability and lustrous appearance. The sterling silver material provides a sleek and elegant backdrop for the intricate details of the Bolide bag pill box charm...
Category
Late 20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Kiddush Plate by Hadad
Located in London, GB
Sterling Silver Kiddush Plate by Hadad
In excellent condition, this is a beautiful piece.
Hadad Brothers was established in 1964 as a family business sp...
Category
1960s Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Decorated Rectangular Dish
Located in London, GB
Sterling Silver Decorated Rectangular Dish
In excellent condition, this is a beautiful piece. It stands on four delicate, embossed feet with lovely intricate decoration as handles a...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Small bowl (Single Pour, AS)
Located in PARIS, FR
Small bowl in brass electroplated with silver. It is a harmonious fusion of textures and tones that gleams with radiant elegance. Its exterior, adorned with a subtle, tactile roughne...
Category
2010s Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Brass
Small bowl (Single Pour, KZ)
Located in PARIS, FR
Small bowl in bronze. It is a harmonious fusion of textures and tones that gleams with radiant elegance. Its exterior, adorned with a subtle, tactile roughness, imparts a unique cha...
Category
2010s Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Bronze
Victorian Sterling Silver Ladle by Chawner & Co, 1859
Located in London, GB
Victorian Sterling Silver Ladle Made by Chawner & Co in London in 1859
In good condition, this is a lovely piece. The bowl is engraved with, “In gratitude. PASACH 1952. Rosie Rayman...
Category
19th Century Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 6 Tiffany & Co Flemish Sterling Silver Teaspoons 5 7/8" #15484
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
George III Sterling Silver Christening Mug, Charles Reily & George Storer, 1813
Located in London, GB
In good vintage condition, this christening mug is monogrammed with CS and has a campana shaped bowl
The beautifully shaped handle is engraved and shaped as flourishing leaves.
Hall...
Category
19th Century British Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Salver/Tray by Searle & Co, 1964
Located in London, GB
Sterling Silver Salver/Tray by Searle & Co from 1964
This beautiful tray is in excellent condition. Round with crisp and molded curvilinear rim, also called a Georgian piecrust rim....
Category
20th Century British Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Sterling Silver Oil Lamp by Comyns of London Ltd, 1893
Located in London, GB
Victorian Sterling Silver Oil Lamp in good vintage condition, this sterling silver repousse Alladin oil lamp has a nice repousse pattern and original hanging wick damper and top.
Vic...
Category
19th Century British Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Sterling Silver Candlesticks by Alexander Smith from 1957
Located in London, GB
The candlesticks are in a Neo-Georgian style with octagonal stepped bases, tapered hexagonal stems and round sconces.
Hallmarked: Made by Alexander Smith in Spencer Street, Birmingha...
Category
20th Century British Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Dupont Vintage Lighter Gold-Plated and Blue Laque de Chine
By S.T. Dupont
Located in Bilbao, ES
Dupont Vintage Lighter Gold-Plated and Blue Laque de Chine
19700 1Yellow Gold St. Dupont Lighter, Heavy Gold Filled, Diamond Head Pattern, Made in Franc...
Category
1980s French Aesthetic Movement Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Gold Plate
Tiffany & Co Shell Thread Sterling Silver Serving Fork and Spoon w/mono #15397
Located in Washington Depot, CT
2 piece serving set including a sterling silver serving spoon and fork in the Shell & Thread pattern by Tiffany & Co with monogram.
Mono...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Sterling Silver Pierced Fruit/Bonbon Dishes by Douglas Heeley, 1969
Located in London, GB
These intricately pierced dishes are in excellent condition. They have lovely openwork with pierced and petal folded sides. They would be intended for sweets, fruit, cake or nuts etc...
Category
20th Century British Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 8 Tiffany & Co Provence Sterling Silver Teaspoons 6" w/mono #15390
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 8 sterling silver teaspoons by Tiffany & Co in the Provence pattern with monogram.
Monogram appears to be U
Introduced in 1961, the Provence pattern features a crested arch,...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 7 Tiffany & Co Provence Sterling Silver Teaspoons 6" w/mono #15392
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 7 sterling silver teaspoons by Tiffany & Co in the Provence pattern with monogram.
Monogram appears to be U
Introduced in 1961, the Provence pattern features a crested arch,...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Denmark Blossom Sterling Silver Pastry Fork 5 5/8" #15286
By Georg Jensen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver pastry fork by Georg Jensen Denmark in the Blossom pattern.
The Blossom pattern was originally designed in 1905 by Georg Jensen for a legendary teapot, cutlery in th...
Category
20th Century Danish Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling 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
Tiffany Art Deco Sterling Silver Tazza Cake Plater
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tiffany Art Deco sterling silver footed cake plater or tazza, circa 1925.
This is a lovely cake stand that is approximately 10-3/4" i...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Large Pierced Sterling Silver Tazzas by Walker & Hall, 1912
Located in London, GB
In good vintage condition, they have some marks commensurate with age.
They stand on round pedestal bases and have beautifully curved handles.
They have lovely geometric, pierced ...
Category
20th Century British Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of Matching 1.50ct Pendant and Diamond Earrings in 18ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
Matching 1.50ct Pendant & Diamond Earrings Set In 18ct White Gold
Additional Information:
Total weight: 1.50ct
Diamond Colour: G
Diamond Clarity: VS
Total weight: 10.9g
Necklace Len...
Category
2010s British Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Sterling Silver 1 or 3 Branch Corinthian Candelabra by Taite & Sons, 1958
Located in London, GB
In good vintage condition, this is a beautiful square based sterling silver three branch candelabra decorated with outer bead highlights and a stepped base.
The upper capital is or...
Category
20th Century British Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Sterling Silver Swan Toast Rack by Levesley Brothers, 1900
Located in London, GB
In good vintage condition, the swan has a beautifully engraved neck. The four-division toast rack is in the form of a swan, resting on four ball feet.
Hallmarked: Made by Levesley B...
Category
19th Century British Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 12 Whiting Alhambra Sterling Silver Aesthetic Movement Demitasse Spoons
By Whiting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 12 engraved Aesthetic Movement demitasse spoons.
By Whiting.
In the Alhambra pattern.
Each with gilt bowls that have varying Aesthetic Movement brite-cut engraved de...
Category
Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co Flemish Sterling Silver Handle Knife 10" #15479
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver handle knife 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
Antique Gorham Sterling Silver & Leather Covered Glass Safari Liquor Pint Flask
By Gorham
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine antique liquor or whiskey 1 Pint flask.
By Gorham.
With a sterling twist-seal cap and removable cup on a leather covered blown glass body.
The leather cover has window...
Category
1890s American Antique 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.
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