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Silver, Flatware and Silverplate For Sale
Rectangular tray without handles in 800 silver
Located in Perugia, IT
Rectangular tray without handles in 800 silver
Width 28 cm
Length 21cm
Weight 403 g
Manufacturer Zaramella - Padua - Italy
Linear rectangular tray without handles, sturdy and with s...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
$947 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Austrian (Vienna) 830 Silver Salt & Pepper Cellars with Toothpick Holder
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Antique XIXc Continental Salt & Pepper Cellar
is beautifully designed & performed in 830 Silver,
it features a toothpicks (candle) holder to the centre &
bearing Austrian (Vi...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Edwardian Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
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
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
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
Pampaloni Crystal and silver plated oil and vinegar, salt and pepper set
Located in Perugia, IT
Crystal oil and vinegar set with silver plated and wood base. The caps of the two bottles act as salt and pepper containers and have a glossy finish; they split in half and the large...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Set of 5 Gorham Versailles Sterling Silver Small Ice Cream Spoons with Mono
By Gorham
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 5 sterling silver small ice cream spoons by Gorham in the Versailles pattern with monogram.
Monogram appears to be AEL on the back of the handle
Gorham's Versailles is a mul...
Category
19th Century Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pampaloni silver glass bichierography
Located in Perugia, IT
925/ooo silver beaker made by Pampaloni Firenze Italia, weight g 412, height cm 15, base diameter cm 5.5.
Based on original sketches by Roman artist Giovanni Maggi from 1602.
Roman ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Baroque Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Important Silver Table Garniture Friedeberg Pair Large Candelabra & Centerpiece
Located in Antwerp, BE
An Important silver table garniture comprising a pair of large eight-light candelabra and a centerpiece, by Heinrich Friedeberg, Berlin, circa 1850-1860
Description
An Important sil...
Category
19th Century German Artisan Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
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
$1,345 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flower Small Nut Bowl/Dish 23434
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver Tiffany & Co small flower nut bowl.
This beautiful bowl can be used for nuts or candy. This bowl has a trefoil-like design, simple lines with rounded points and slightly curled under edges. Tiffany pouch...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Arts and Crafts Silver Bowl by Albert Edward Jones
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A small, hand-wrought, sterling silver, Arts & Crafts era bowl by English silversmith Albert Edward Jones (1878-1954). The bowl which is minimal in its decoration sits atop of three ...
Category
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Cordis Baby Food Pusher with Monogram
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co sterling silver child/baby food pusher in the Cordis pattern with monogram.
Monogram appears to be GNV
Cordis is a simple and classic d...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cartier Sterling Silver Hammered Carafe/Vase with Engraving
By Cartier
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage sterling silver carafe/vase by Cartier with engraving.
Engraving says "WILLIAM P. SCHLOTH STARTED DECEMBER 26, 1955 AND GOING STRONG"
...
Category
20th Century Italian Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling 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
Art Deco Design Squirrel Bowl Silver
Located in Geneva, CH
Bowl stylizing a Squirrel in Silver 925/1000.
Art Deco design.
Dimensions:
Length: 18.00 centimeters.
Width (at maximum): 11.00 centimeters.
Height: 1...
Category
Late 20th Century European Art Deco Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Tiffany & Co Raspberry Vine Sterling Silver Gold Wash Bon Bon Spoon w/mon #15478
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver gold wash shell bowl bon bon spoon by Tiffany & Co in the Raspberry Vine pattern with monogram.
Monogram appears to be JLS (on the back of the handle)
Raspberry is ...
Category
19th Century Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Marina J. Mothers Day Gift, Vintage Silver Plated Spoon Set with Baroque Pearls
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of A Kind Marina J. Vintage Silver Plated Spoon set of 6, reworked to have gorgeous Baroque Pearl tip details. The cultured Baroque Pearls Di...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Pearl, Silver Plate
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Three-Piece Coffee Service
Located in New York, NY
A mid 20th century, circa 1960-1970, three-piece Tiffany & Co. sterling silver coffee service comprised of a coffeepot, creamer and sugar bowl.
Signed: Tiffany & Co.
England
Sterlin...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Russian 875 Silver Gilt Set: Beaker Cups, Coffee Cup & Saucer. Weight: 286gr.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Russian Hallmarked 875 Silver Gilt Set,
comprising of finely decorated in floral motif coffee cup
(35mm high) & saucer (with diameter of 11cm),
bearing Russian hallmarks, stamp & ...
Category
1950s Russian Retro Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Elkington & Co. Silver-Plated Trophy Cup Urn with Neoclassical Figures Repousse
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Neoclassical Silverplated Urn by Renowned Firm Elkington & Co.
Features Female and Male Centaurs with Two Cherubim
Total Mass = 711 grams
Approximate Height = 7.5"
Approxima...
Category
Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Jack and Jill Youth Spoon with Mono w/Pouch
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co sterling silver Jack and Jill youth spoon with monogram.
Monogram on bowl appears to be JBB
A classic design on the front and back of the handle depicting the story of...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
George III Sterling Silver Teapot by Peter and William Bateman with Bone Finial
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A sterling silver teapot with timber handle and bone finial by Peter & William Bateman of the famed silversmithing Bateman family. The teapot sits atop b...
Category
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
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 ...
Category
1840s British Retro Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Vintage Stearling Silver German Coffe Set
Located in Cairo, EG
Vintage germany 1950s world war 2 stearling silver 4 pieces coffee set with an estimate silver wight 1 kg hall marked 925 and initial maker mark
Category
1950s Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Sterling Silver Mocha or Coffee Set by Georg Jensen in the 'Cosmos' Pattern
By Georg Jensen
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This absolutely charming coffee or mocha set was made by Georg Jensen to a design by Johan Rohde (1856-1935) known as 'Cosmos'. The set comprises of 3 pieces...
Category
20th Century Danish Art Deco Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Open Salt Dish by FX Alphonse LaPaglia
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Stunning Art Deco blossom design open salt dish in sterling silver by highly regarded designer silversmith FX Alphonse LaPaglia for International Silver Co...
Category
1950s North American Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
$440 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
18th Century British George II Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Persian Flat Handle Butter Knife with Mono
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique Tiffany & Co sterling silver bright cut master butter knife in the Persian pattern.
Persian is an ornate pattern designed by Edward Moore. This piece features a bright cut f...
Category
19th Century Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co Chrysanthemum Sterling Silver Fish Server w/Mono 11 1/8" #15320
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver fish knife or server by Tiffany & Co in the Chrysanthemum pattern with monogram.
Monogram appears to be B
The Chrysanthemum pattern, designed by Charles T. Grosjean...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
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
...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Russian Silver Pencil Holder, Early 20th Century
Located in St. Catharines, ON
From the Romanov era, period of Tsar Nicholas II, the smooth silver pencil holder engraved in Cyrillic Fanichke Volodia, 1918, (pencil missing)
S...
Category
Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
1874 Set of four Paste Knives solid 830 Gilt Silver / 177gr
Located in SE
Fine solid Gilt Silver Paste Knives with hand engraved floral decorations on the blades and cast acanthus leaves on the handles.
Swedish hallmarks confirming solid Silver 830 - 925...
Category
1870s Swedish Art Deco Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver, Gold-filled
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver St. Dustan Flatware Set 24 Pieces
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver St. Dustan Flatware Set 24 Pieces
Gorgeous Sterling Silver Tiffany & Co. Flatware Set
St. Dunstan Pattern
Total of 24 Piece...
Category
20th Century Modern Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling 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
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 ...
Category
1840s Swedish Arts and Crafts Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
A Pair Solid Silver Candelabra "Real Fábrica de Platería Martínez" 1822
Located in OVIEDO, AS
A Pair Solid Silver hallmarked Candelabra "Real Fábrica de Platería Martínez", Madrid Villa y Corte 1822.
Celestino Espinosa, goldsmith.
Madrid Villa y Corte y Real Fábrica de Pl...
Category
1820s Spanish Neoclassical Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Set of 6 Enamel Spoons Fine and Rare Soviet Silver Spoons
Located in Orimattila, FI
Set of 6 Russian Enamel Spoons Fine and Rare Soviet Silver Spoons
Set of 6 Russian Enamel Spoons
Fine and Rare Soviet Silver Spoons.
These were p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Russian Modernist Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Salad Bowl Tomato or Pumpkin Vine Pattern
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Salad Bowl in the Tomato/Pumpkin Vine Pattern, 9 1/4"", circa 1940.
Designed by Olad Wilford in the Ar...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
830 Silver Dutch Boy and Girl Figural Salt & Pepper Shakers #16020
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 830 silver figural Dutch boy and girl salt and pepper shakers.
A pair of salt and pepper shakers, 1 boy and 1 girl in highly detailed traditional clothing. Each head twists ...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Small bird salt or pepper shaker mixed metals table decor
Located in Jupiter, FL
Small bird salt shaker or can be a pepper shaker, made from different metals copper, alloys and silver. Lovely piece! Lots of pretty details seems to ...
Category
18th Century Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Mixed Metal
Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Tomato/Pumpkin Vine Pattern Salad Bowl 9.25" #16806
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver salad bowl in the Tomato or Pumpkin Vine pattern by Tiffany & Co.
Designed by Olad Wilford in the Art Deco fashion for the NY World's Fair, featured in Tiffany's dis...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Ivan Khlebnikov Russian 84 Silver Fish Server with Monogram
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Russian 84 silver fish server, .875 fineness.
Monogram appears to be JXE
A large and substantial fish server by premier Russian silversmith, Ivan Khlebnik...
Category
20th Century Russian Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Sterling Silver Heavy Tiffany Co Pat 1869 Deco Spoon
Located in New York, NY
Brand Tiffany& co
Type Spoon
Material Sterling Silver
Metal Purity 925
Spoon Length 7.5'' Long
Weight 47.3gr
Condition Mint
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver and Crystal Vanity Set
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details:
The set includes Tiffany & Co sterling serving tray, it is stamped with serial number 21253, q-tips jar, cotton balls jar, pill box, perfume bottle and tooth brush...
Category
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
A Rare Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver and Mixed Metal Python Snake Trophy Vase
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Python Trophy Vase: A Masterpiece of Mixed Metal Artistry
Presenting a truly exceptional Tiffany & Co. sterling sil...
Category
19th Century American Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
Set of 2 Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Heart/Apple Bowls with Monogram
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 2 Tiffany & Co sterling silver small apple/heart shaped dishes with monogram.
Monogram appears to be FTJ
A set of 2 beautiful sterling silver apple or heart shaped dishes, b...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Denmark Acorn Sterling Silver Cream Ladle
By Georg Jensen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Georg Jensen Denmark sterling silver cream ladle in the Acorn pattern.
The Acorn pattern was introduced in 1915 as a collaboration between ...
Category
20th Century Danish Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique English Sterling Silver Heart Match Safe / Vesta by William Hair Haseler
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Edwardian figural matchsafe or vesta.
In sterling silver.
In the shape of a heart.
Made by William Hair Haseler of Birmingham, England in 1898.
With engraved leaf decorati...
Category
Late 19th Century British Edwardian Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Lino Sabattini Italy Silver Plated Square Centerpiece Bowl
By Lino Sabattini
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Silver plated square centerpiece bowl by Lino Sabattini of Italy.
A beautiful modernist design square bowl with arced sides, each side with 3 small round decorative holes. Made in t...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Gorham Versailles Sterling Silver Serving Tablespoon 8 3/8" #15660
By Gorham
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver tablespoon/serving spoon by Gorham in the Versailles pattern.
No monogram.
Gorham's Versailles is a multi motif pattern designed by Antoine Heller in 1885. Named fo...
Category
19th Century Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
4-Piece Coffee Set with Tray in 925 Silver by Messulam, Italy (1900)
Located in Bergamo, BG
Prestigious 4-piece coffee set in 925 silver, crafted in Italy by the renowned artisan Messulam in 1900, in refined 18th-century style. The set includes a teapot, coffee pot, creamer...
Category
20th Century Italian Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Antique JA van Kempen Dutch 833 Silver Fish Serving Fork & Knife Set #15657
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique Dutch 833 silver fish serving fork and knife set by KA van Kempen, circa 1887.
No monogram
The set designed by JM van Kempen are beautifully ornate with pierced and etched ...
Category
19th Century Scandinavian Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Archibald Knox Liberty Tudric Pewter Tea Set and Tray, circa 1905
Located in Toronto, ON
Archibald Knox Liberty Tudric pewter Tea set and Tray, C.1905.Teapot, cream jug, sugar and tray, each with relief whiplash curved celtic ornament interl...
Category
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
$2,950 Sale Price
39% Off
Sterling Silver Glass, Green Stones, Hammered, Medium, 1 Piece, Handmade, Italy
By K-OVER
Located in Firenze, IT
K-over solid silver glasses are our latest creation. This product is thought to enrich our tables both in special occasions as well as in everyday life.
The glass has been completely handcrafted in our studio in Florence. The production process took few weeks and the techniques used are spinning and hammering. This glass is produced in pure silver 999...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
$634 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Antique Paye & Baker Manufacturing Co Sterling Silver Tea Strainer Spoon #21293
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique sterling silver tea strainer spoon by Paye & Baker Manufacturing Co.
No monogram or engraving.
This tea strainer spoon features a pierced ...
Category
20th Century Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
Pampaloni ice bucket in sterling silver
Located in Perugia, IT
925/ooo sterling silver ice bucket.
Weight g 1975
Height 24 cm
MAXIMUM WIDTH 24,5 cm
Base width 17,5 cm
Maximum depth 17.5 cm
Base depth 12,5 cm
Manufactured by Pampaloni Firenze - M...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
$5,116 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Two Silver Trays
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Two Silver Trays
Couple silver trays with a scene of little boys in a vineyard.
From the 18th century, in Nuremberg, Germany.
Total weight: 705 grams
Category
18th Century German Antique Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
$3,500
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.