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Sterling Silver For Sale
Antique Silver Rococo Style Sugar Bowl, Decorative Objects Gold Gilding Inside
Located in Hampshire, GB
Antique valuable silver box or Decorative sugar bowl with lid pressed, cast and chased, gold gilding on the inside. Oval, domed body on short, curved feet...
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Late 19th Century German Rococo Revival Antique Sterling Silver

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Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Cartier Sterling Silver Tastevin Vintage Paris 20th Century France
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This rare silver Cartier wine taster also called a Tastevin is a display of the 20th-century luxury and design. To this day, Cartier is one of the major players within the refinement...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

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Silver

Gorham Sterling Silver Early 20th Century Etched Child's Christening Mug
Located in New York, NY
Gorham sterling silver child's or christening mug, made in the early 20th century, gilt inside, adorned with acid-etched motifs including animals, human figures, and trees. It measur...
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Early 20th Century American Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Japanese by Tiffany Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 111 Pc Audubon Birds
Located in Big Bend, WI
Exceptional monumental antique late-19th century multi-motif Japanese by Tiffany & Co. sterling silver dinner flatware set, 111 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, flat handle al...
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Late 19th Century Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Octagonal Baluster Sugar Caster Hallmarked:- London, 1903
Located in York, GB
Sterling silver generous sized octagonal baluster shaped. Sugar caster Made in Birmingham in 1903, by Stokes & Ireland Ltd., Great Hampton Street, Birmingham. An excellent set...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

Gorham Sterling Silver Etched Child's Christening Mug with Elves & Animal Motifs
Located in New York, NY
Gorham sterling silver child's or christening mug, from the early 20th century, adorned with acid-etched motifs including elves, rabbits, and trees. This collector's piece measures 2...
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Early 20th Century American Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Robert Garrard II Antique Sterling Silver Wine Bottle Labels / Tickets
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, collectible set of four antique George IV English sterling silver wine bottle labels / tickets made by Robert Garrard II; part of our wine related silverware collection. These exceptional and collectible George IV cast sterling silver wine labels have an oval shaped form. Each bottle label is ornamented with exceptional fruiting vine ornamentation, accented with grape clusters and spiraling tendrils. This decoration incorporates a central banner shaped cartouche, each engraved with the desirable inscriptions: 'Claret', 'Champagne', 'Hock', and 'Sauterne'. These antique silver bottle labels...
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1820s English George IV Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Pair of Candle Holder Sterling Silver Rococo Style Candlesticks, 1937s
Located in Hampshire, GB
A set of 2 antique silver CG Hallberg, a pair of Rococo-style silver candlesticks, pressed, cast and chased. Circular, curved feet with hinged. Tested with the scratch test, height a...
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1930s Danish Rococo Revival Vintage Sterling Silver

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Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair Cased Lobster / Seafood Picks - Harrods - London 1929
Located in Bath, GB
A very fine pair of solid sterling silver lobster picks in superb condition. Each is fully hallmarked for London 1922 and struck for the famous maker, Richard Woodman Burbridge for ...
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1920s British Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Japanese Shakudo button
Located in Braintree, GB
Japanese Shakudo button. Made circa 1870's X-Ray tested positive for different alloys of metals. Cuprum, Silver, Gold, Germanium. Dimensions: Overall Condition: This antique bu...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

Vintage Cornwell Watrous Weighted Sterling Silver Footed Pedestal Compote Dish
Located in Dayton, OH
20th century weighted, reinforced, sterling silver number 32 Cornwell compote by Watrous Mfg Co. Pedestal style nut / candy dish with rope twist border and pierced reticulated lattic...
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20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Signed Red Gem-Set American Sterling Silver Serving Spoon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique sterling silver serving spoon. In sterling silver. By Campbell-Metcalf. Pattern: Colonial Set to the handle with glass cabochons in star and diamond bezels. Simpl...
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20th Century American Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver “Maryland” Serving Spoon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver serving spoon by Gorham Silversmiths in the “Maryland” pattern, hallmarked 1885. The handle has a floral motif, not etched but raised. The bowl i...
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1880s American Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. 1911 Flemish Pattern Sterling Silver Forks, Set of 6
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mr. Giallo is opening his personal vault to sell a collection of his treasured antiques he's held on for so long. ABOUT ITEM. Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! Please inquire for any questions or need more images/video. MORE ON VITO. Born and raised New York artist, Vito Giallo...
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Early 20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Soliflore Vases by Gio Ponti for Krupp Milano, 1930's
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
The so called Soliflore vase designed by Gio Ponti for Arthur Krupp, Milano- Designed for the VI Triennale in 1936. And produced between the 1930's through to the 1950's. The sha...
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Silver Plate

Pair of Hawkes Crystal and Sterling Vases
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Presenting a pair of Hawkes vases; crystal with sterling silver bases. The crystal is in the "diamond cut" pattern with slight curves alon...
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1940s American Vintage Sterling Silver

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

Gustavian silver spoon by Arvid Floberg dated 1785 with baronial coat of arms
Located in Knivsta, SE
Gustavian silver spoon by Arvid Floberg (1730-1804), Stockholm, Sweden dated 1785(C2) with baronial coat of arms. Rare and of extremely high quality. Simple beauty. Wear consistent ...
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1780s Swedish Gustavian Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

Rare Antique Novelty Sterling Silver Cigar Cutter, 1899
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent and rare figural sterling silver cigar cutter; the terminal beautifully cast as a Boar's head retaining two original red stone / glas...
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1890s British Late Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Swedish pin tray in silver dated 1865 in Rococo Revival
Located in Knivsta, SE
Beautiful Swedish pin tray in stamped silver dated 1865 (L5) in Rococo Revival. Richly decorated in period style. Wear consistent with age and use
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1860s Swedish Rococo Revival Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

Oversized Edwardian Threaded Glass and Sterling Silver Match Striker
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent oversized English match striker wither a sterling silver mount and well fully hallmarked for London, 1914 (slightly rubbed). It’...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Mid-Late 19th Century Set of Mother of Pearl-Handled Butter Spreaders
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-late 19th century cased set of carved mother of pearl handled butter spreaders, English. While unmarked, the original purple velvet lined case has the insignia of Walker & Hall, ...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

1841 English Sterling Silver Basting Spoon
By Charles Lias
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
London, 1841, fiddleback sterling silver basting spoon. Apprentice marks of Charles Lias. Shop at 65 Crown St., Finsbury Square. With chamfered edges & shoulder, it is a fine example...
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1840s English George III Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Tureen by Marc Jacquard Retailed by Bulgari 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a magnificent antique French sterling silver soup tureen and lid, retailed by Bulgari Rome with hallmarks for the maker Marc Jacquard and circa 1810 in date. This round Silver Serving Tureen has Rococo elements perfectly accenting the elegant body, with bold scroll handles decorated with foliate and floral ornamentation and stands on a pedestal foot with an encircled border. It features an exceptional cast floral and fruit bouquet finial on the lid. The tureen is beautiful in its simplicity and comes with its own vintage luxury case labelled Bulgari. Condition: In excellent condition with clear hallmarks and no dings, dents or signs of repair. Please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 28 x width 37 x depth 29 Weight 76 troy oz Dimensions in inches: Height 11.0 x width 14.6 x depth 11.4 Weight 2.36 kg Bulgari The founder of the Bulgari brand is Sotirios Voulgaris who was born in March 1857 and came from the Epirus Village of Paramythia, the largest Aromanian center of silversmithing in the Balkans. He was one of eleven children of his father Georgios Voulgaris (1823–1889) and his Aromanian mother Eleni Stronggaris. In 1881, Sotirios Bulgari moved to Rome and, in 1884, opened his first store on via Sistina 85. In 1888, he married Aromanian Eleni Basio with whom he had six children: Constantine-Georgios (1889–1973), Leonidas-Georgios (1890–1966), Maria-Athena (1891–1976), Sofia (1893–1908), Alexandra (1895–1984) and Spyridon (1897–1932); Leonidas-Georgios is the father of the current chairman of the company, Paolo Bulgari.[9] In 1905, he unveiled the Via Condotti shop that would become the company's flagship.[10] In its early years, Bulgari was known for silver pieces that borrowed elements from Byzantine and Islamic art, combining them with floral motifs. At the time, Paris was the apex of fashion and creativity, and its trends influenced Sotirio's designs for decades: jewels of the early 20s were characterised by platinum Art Deco settings while those of the 30s featured geometric diamond motifs—sometimes set in combination with coloured gemstones. Convertible jewels...
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1810s French Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Set of Cordial/Liqueur Goblets
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern, sterling silver set of six (6) cordial glasses, Baldwin and Miller Co., Indianapolis, Indiana, circa 1950s. Each glass measures a little under 3 inches high x 1 1...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Aage Weimar. A pair of modernist salt and pepper shakers in sterling silver.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Aage Weimar, Danish silversmith. A pair of modernist salt and pepper shakers in sterling silver. Sleek design. Mid-20th century. Hallmarked. Dimensions: D 4.0 cm x H 4.0 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Aage Weimar. Pair of modernist salt and pepper shakers in sterling silver.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Aage Weimar, Danish silversmith. A pair of modernist salt and pepper shakers in sterling silver. Sleek design. Mid-20th century. Hallmarked. Dimensions: D 4.0 cm x H 4.0 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Aage Weimar, Denmark. Pair of modernist salt and pepper shakers.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Aage Weimar, Danish silversmith. A pair of modernist salt and pepper shakers in sterling silver. Sleek design. Mid-20th century. Hallmarked. Dimensions: D 4.0 cm x H 4.0 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Aage Weimar, Danish silversmith. A pair of modernist salt and pepper shakers.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Aage Weimar, Danish silversmith. A pair of modernist salt and pepper shakers in sterling silver. Sleek design. Mid-20th century. Hallmarked. Dimensions: D 4.0 cm x H 4.0 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Normandie by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Eight Service 52 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful Normandie by Wallace sterling silver flatware set, 52 pieces. This set includes: Eight knives, 8 3/4". Eight forks, 7 1/4". Eight salad forks, 6 3/8". Eight teaspoons, 6 1...
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1930s American Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

1740s & 1777 Matched Pair of Sterling Silver Tablespoons
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Matched pair of sterling silver tablespoons by Lampfert & Bateman, London, 1740s & 1777. Crested (lion's head erased, assoc. with multiple families); rubbed date mark for the one by ...
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Silvered Sea Shell Cymbiola
Located in New York, NY
Cymbiola silvered shell 8". Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in Rome, Italy for over 20 years to make our signature silvered shells. Our workshop has been operate...
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2010s Italian Victorian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Silvered Sea Shell Strombus Pugilis
Located in New York, NY
Strombus pugilis fully silvered shell. Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in Rome, Italy for over 20 years to make our signature silvered shells. Our workshop has b...
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2010s Italian Victorian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Silvered Sea Shell Architectonica
Located in New York, NY
Architectonica fully silvered shell 2". Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in Rome, Italy for over 20 years to make our signature silvered shells. Our workshop has ...
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2010s Italian Victorian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Set of 4 Sterling Silver Coffee Spoons by Hester Bateman
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 4 Hester Bateman sterling silver coffee spoons, London, 1786. Old English pattern. Full sterling hallmarks. Light rubbing of some marks. Monogram "OWH". Tips with unusual wear...
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1780s English Georgian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Set of 5 Sterling Silver Coffee Spoons by Peter & Ann Bateman
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 5 sterling silver coffee spoons by Peter & Ann Bateman, London, 1796. Georgian neoclassical design. Peter was Hester's son & Ann was the widow of her other son Jonathan. Engra...
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1790s English Georgian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Hammered Sterling Kiddush Cup and Plate
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A sterling silver Kiddush cup and matching plate in a hammered design. Bold, masculine and contemporary; a much-needed change from the super ornate Judaica we’ve seen over the years.
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2010s Italian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Bunny Sterling Silver Sugar Container
Located in Milan, IT
Sterling silver sugar bowl in the form of a small bucket, from which a curious bunny playfully peeks out. Entirely handcrafted by the artisan silversmith atelier Fratelli Lisi in Flo...
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2010s Italian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Sterling Silver Peter, Anne & William Bateman Tablespoons, London, 1801
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of sterling silver Peter, Anne & William Bateman tablespoons, London, 1801. Old English Thread pattern with a "N" monogram. Fine condition. Made by the Son, Daughter-in-law & gr...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Gorham 1880 Sterling Silver Etched Child's Christening Mug with Aquatic Motifs
Located in New York, NY
Gorham special order sterling silver child's or christening mug, made around 1880, gilt inside, adorned with acid-etched motifs including fish and waves, and in an elegant, curviline...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Gorham Gilt Sterling Silver 1927 Child Bowl & Underplate with Children Motifs
Located in New York, NY
Gorham sterling silver child bowl (gilt inside) and underplate from 1927, beautifully adorned with children pursuing outdoor activities. The bowl measures 4 1/4'' in diameter by 1 7/...
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1920s American Vintage Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Edwardian Sterling Silver and Onyx-Mounted Hobnail Cut Crystal Perfume Bottle
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian, sterling silver and onyx-mounted, hobnail cut crystal perfume bottle, Birmingham, England, 1920, H Matthews - maker. Barely reada...
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1920s English Edwardian Vintage Sterling Silver

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Crystal, Onyx, Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Style Sterling Silver Condiments Set in Original Fitted Box, Asprey
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern style sterling silver condiments set in original box, consisting of a pair of salt and pepper shakers, an open mustard cellar and a matching mustard spoon, London, year hallmarked for 1971, Asprey and Company...
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1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Whisky Carafe With Silver Mount And Stopper, by Topázio, Portugal, 20th Century
Located in Vienna, AT
Simple, elegant carafe made of clear glass in the shape of a cube on a square base, pyramid-shaped raised wall at the top and ending in a round neck, encased in a smooth silver mount...
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Late 20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Silver

Vintage Hans Hanssen necklace Silver, 14k gold with diamond
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Vintage Hans Hanssen necklace Silver, 14k gold with diamond Beautiful silver necklace, very beautiful thin chain (snake link) with a silver pendant with gold triangle and diamond (a...
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1970s Danish Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

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Silver

Antique Tiffany Edwardian Classical Sterling Silver Water Pitcher
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Classical sterling silver water pitcher. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Oval body on raised round foot. High-looping handle and helmet mouth. Chased oval frame with pal...
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Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique sterling silver napkin ring, floral engraved
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive antique sterling silver napkin ring. It is heavily engraved with flora and has a central cartouche which is monogrammed in fancy script, AFL. The body is a cylindrical shape with a slight rim. It is fully hallmarked for sterling silver, Sheffield assay office, 1910 A lovely little piece of vintage dining room decor...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

3 Piece Sterling Silver Tea Set London, 1931
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
3 Piece Sterling Silver Tea Set London, 1931 Additional information: Date : Hallmarked in London 1931 For Charles Boyton Period : George V Origi...
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20th Century English Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

American Brilliant Cut Glass, Sterling & Turquoise Dresser Jar, by Whiting
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
American Brilliant Cut Glass, Sterling & Turquoise Dresser Jar, by Whiting  USA, circa 1900s, by Frank M. Whiting Silver Company  A beautiful American Brilliant Cut Glass Sterling D...
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Early 20th Century American Belle Époque Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Neoclassical tea canister in sterling silver. Elkington 1929.
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A splendid tea canister the neoclassical style, by Elkington, one of the best of teh English silversmiths of the period. The work is deep, crisp and detailed, and the item is in exce...
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Early 20th Century British Neoclassical Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1908 Child Mug the Mouse Ran Up the Clock
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. sterling silver child mug, gilt inside, in pattern number 17139 from 1908, showcasing a mother and child, a mouse running up a clock as well as other beautiful motifs. ...
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Early 1900s American Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Silver ring with rock crystal design Ellis Kauppi, Finland 1975
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Silver ring with rock crystal design Ellis Kauppi, Finland 1975 Silver ring with rock crystal design Ellis Kauppi, Finland 1975 Beautiful ring size 19.2 cm in diameter. Elis Kau...
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1970s Finnish Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

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Silver

1796 Set of 4 Sterling Silver Tablespoons by John Langlands II
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 4 sterling silver tablespoons by John Langlands II, Newcastle, 1796, England. Handsome & rarely found. Old English pattern. Crisply pointed bowls. Possible monogram erasure. A...
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Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver bracelet by Isaac Cohen with green stone.
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver bracelet by Isaac Cohen with green stone. Beautiful slim bracelet with beautiful green stone. The bracelet is also signed, see the photo. Isaac...
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1960s Swedish Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Set of 4 Sterling Silver Coffee Spoons by Hester Bateman, London, c.1775
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 4 sterling silver coffee spoons by Hester Bateman, London, c.1775. Attractive engraving repeats on the back as well. These are a design well known in her silver. They only hav...
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1770s English Georgian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Silver-plated bracelet with glass stone by Dansk Smykkekunst, 1970 Denmark.
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Silver-plated bracelet with glass stone by Dansk Smykkekunst, 1970 Denmark. This Danish jewelry brand was founded in 1971 and now has one of the largest jewelry collections in Scan...
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1970s Danish Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

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Silver Plate

Antique 1920s Danish Sterling Silver & Colored Enamel 12 pce Luncheon Set in Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Danish Sterling Silver and Multi-Colored Enamel 12 Piece Luncheon Set in Original Box, Circa 1920. 6 Forks and 6 Knives all in varying colors of blue, green, red, white, purp...
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Early 20th Century Danish Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Anna Eicher Woman Sterling Silver Hammered Mug in Arts & Crafts Style
Located in New York, NY
Rare Anna Eicher sterling silver hand-wrought mug in Arts & Crafts style, with an elegant, geometric design, made in the early 20th century. It measures 2 7/8'' in height by 2 7/8'' ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Tiffany and Co. 19th Century Sterling Silver Serving Spoon in "Vine W/ Grapes"
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully ornate Tiffany and Co. 19th Century Sterling Silver Serving Spoon in "Vine W/ Grapes" Pattern originates from the United States in the Late 19th Century. Features a ...
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Late 19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Vintage, New and Antique Sterling Silver

Dining and entertaining changed drastically when we began to set our tables with sterling silver for holiday gatherings, wedding receptions, engagement parties and, in some of today’s homes, everyday meals.

Often called the “Queen of metals,” silver has been universally adored for thousands of years. It is easy to see why it has always been sought after: It is durable, strong and beautiful. (Louis XIV had tables made entirely of silver.) Sterling silver is an alloy that is made of 92.5 percent silver — the “925” stamp that identifies sterling-silver jewelry refers to this number. The other 7.5 percent in sterling silver is typically sourced from copper.

Neoclassical-style sterling-silver goods in Europe gained popularity in the late 18th century — a taste for sterling-silver tableware as well as tea sets had taken shape — while in the United States, beginning in the 19th century, preparing the dinner table with sterling-silver flatware had become somewhat of a standard practice. Indeed, owning lots of silver goods during the Victorian era was a big deal. Back then, displaying fine silver at home was a status symbol for middle-class American families. And this domestic silver craze meant great profitability for legendary silversmith manufacturers such as Reed & Barton, Gorham Manufacturing Company and the International Silver Company, which was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898, a major hub of silver manufacturing nicknamed “Silver City.”

Today, special occasions might call for ceremonial silver designed by Tiffany & Co. or the seductive sterling-silver cutlery from remarkable Danish silversmith Georg Jensen, but there really doesn’t have to be an event on the calendar to trot out your finest tableware.

Event- and wedding-planning company maestro Tara Guérard says that some “investment pieces,” such as this widely enamored alloy, should see everyday use, and we’re inclined to agree.

“Sterling-silver flatware is a must-have that you can use every single day, even to eat cereal,” she says. “Personally, I want a sterling-silver goblet set for 12 to 20; I would use them every time I had a dinner party. Ultimately, there are no criteria for buying vintage pieces: Buy what you love, and make it work.”

Whether you’re thinking “ceremonial” or “cereal,” browse a versatile collection of vintage, new and antique sterling-silver wares on 1stDibs today.

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