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Sterling Silver For Sale
Late 19th Century Sterling Silver & Bone Handle Crumber
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 Item originally bought by Vito at Sotheby's Auction, late 1980s. MORE ON VITO Born and raised New York artist, Vito Giallo, turned one of the best antique dealers sold to the who’s who of New York City - think Elton John, Andre Leon Talley, Greta Garbo, Robert Mapplethorpe, Franz Kilne, Mark Rothko (to name a few) and of course a daily customer of his, Andy Warhol. Mr. Giallo worked as an illustrator and graphic artist at Wolgang Beck Studios in 1952, where he suggested to use Mr. Beck’s space to open The Loft Gallery. There was Andy Warhol’s first show, The Origamis, along with other commercial artists, Nathan Gluck...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Barry Kieselstein Cord Sterling Silver Labrador Dog Lizard Belt & Buckle
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Barry Kieselstein-Cord brown genuine lizard skin belt with sterling silver buckle in the shape of the head of a Labrador wearing a collar decorated with a Man in the Moon, nu...
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1980s Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Solid Silver Sugar Tongs/Nips/Tea Tongs Naturalistic, Francis Higgings
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this stunning example of Victorian solid silver sugar tongs/nips made by a fine maker; Francis Higgins in London 1859. The tongs are decorated with the ...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Set for 12 One Date & Maker Antique Bead Pattern Silver Cutlery
Located in London, GB
Fine, hand-forged Victorian silver cutlery set in the Bead pattern with all pieces made by one of the 19th century's finest silver cutlery makers, George Adams, in 1870. Fitted in a ...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

Contemporary English Silver Mezuzah by Rebecca de Quin
Located in London, GB
This elegant and sculptural mezuzah in sterling silver, olive wood and copper is inspired by what a home represents. Named ‘House’ mezuzah by the artist, the form voices protection. The highly polished sterling silver cylinder...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Sterling Silver

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Copper, Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Hand-Hammered Plate Charger #587c, Midcentury
Located in Gardena, CA
Georg Jensen sterling silver hand-hammered plate charger #587C, midcentury. Georg Jensen mark to the underside. Additional Information: Material...
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Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Rare Set of 18 Italian Silver Bird or Fowl Place Card Holders
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite collection comprises an exceptionally rare set of 18 Italian silver place card holders, each meticulously designed in the likeness of various avian species, including ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Victorian Sterling Silver

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Silver

Sterling Silver Vase Made in Sweden in the 60s by Gewe Malmo
Located in Paris, FR
A sterling silver vase made in Sweden in the 60s by Gewe malmo. can be used s a vase or a pencil box Hand carved .Good condition.  
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

21th Century Italian Sterling Silver Vase
Located in VALENZA, IT
Spherical shaped sterling silver vase. The large diameter of the vase allows you to have a large opening to insert the flowers. The diameter of the "mouth" of the vase is 9 cm. Croc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Imperial Russian Peter Carl Faberge Silver Gilt Diamond 8 Day Clock 1900
Located in Portland, OR
Important antique Russian Imperial Faberge silver gilt chalcedony (black onyx) diamond miniature desk clock, by workmaster Feodor Afanassiev (1870-1927), the clock circa 1900. In 1883 Afanasiev moved to St Petersburg and was apprenticed in the Nevsky Prospekt workshop of Finnish master goldsmith Enok Sistonen. In 1888, Afanasiev moved into the workshop of the Court Jeweller Karl Bock...
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Early 20th Century Russian Baltic Sterling Silver

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Onyx, Enamel, Silver

Antique Cut Crystal and Sterling Silver Hip Flask 1867 19th C
Located in London, GB
A truly superb antique Victorian sterling silver and cut crystal glass hip flask - hallmarked London 1867 and the retailers mark for Jenner, of St. Ja...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

Antique 1835 Moses Brent Sterling Silver Whaletail Nut Dish Salt Cellar 90g
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique early 19th century individual nut / bonbon / bone dish / salt cellar by London silversmith Moses Brent, 1835. Features a scalloped boat shape, fluted...
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1830s Regency Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Gilt Set of 6 Spoons, Francis Higgins 1875
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this unique and magnificent solid silver gilt set of 6 spoons made by specialist spoon maker Francis Higgins in London, 1875. ...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Vermeil, Sterling Silver

2 Pc Set Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Berry Server Spoons in Original Box c1923
Located in Gardena, CA
2 Pc Set Tiffany & Co. sterling silver berry server Spoons in Original Box, circa 1923. 2pc Set circa 1923 Sterling Silver Berry Server Spoons Tiffany &...
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20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Silver Bracelet with 2 Cut Rock Crystal Alton, Sweden, 1967
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Beautiful silver bracelet with cut rock crystal, made by Alton, Falköping Sweden 1967 year letter is R9. Beautiful silver bracelet. The rock crystal is well captured in a solid s...
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1660s Swedish Antique Sterling Silver

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Rock Crystal, Silver

Georg Jensen Bittersweet Sterling Silverware Set for Twelve
Located in Hellerup, DK
A vintage Georg Jensen sterling silverware service in the rare Bittersweet pattern, design #79 from 1940 by Gundorph Albertus. This is...
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1950s Danish Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Joan of Arc by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 64 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Inspired by the designs of the court of Louis XV, this sterling silver flatware pattern is as heroic and feminine as its namesake. Its traditional curves and contours are restrained by a modern touch, emphasizing the tapered slenderness of the graceful handles. The flatware's rococo scrolls and sculptured shell motif are delicately executed, while its ornamentation is rich and deep on both sides of each exquisite piece. Huge Joan of Arc by International...
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1940s Louis XV Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Regency Inlaid Rosewood Silver Perfume Bottle Box Dressing Set 1824
Located in Portland, OR
A fine quality and handsome George IV/Regency inlaid rosewood dressing box, with the original sterling silver and glass fitted contents, London, 1824. The box having a lift-up hinged lid, finely inlaid with brass and bone marquetry of floral garlands & swags, the front having twin locking doors with corresponding inlay. Both the top, base and door panels have 'Dutch Ripple' molding and at each corner a hand-turned 'Barley Twist' column, both to the front and rear. The interior of the box also having inlaid satinwood stringing and three fitted compartments each with an etched crystal container...
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1820s English George IV Antique Sterling Silver

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Crystal, Brass, Silver

Pair of C 19th French Silver Candlesticks
Located in London, GB
A very Fine Pair of C 1890s French Rococo Candlesticks These Candlesticks have been Polished and Laquered In Excellent Condition
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1890s French Rococo Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

Sterling Silver Goblet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This large sterling silver goblet was made by Wallace Silversmiths. It has a beautiful shape and the base is not weighted. Sleek with a ridge design aro...
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Early 1900s American Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Basket
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are happy to offer you this sterling silver basket by International Silver. It has a stationary handle that is fluted and connects on both ends. There is cutout work on the top th...
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1930s American Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

France Lyon 1838 By Armand Caillat Neoclassical Hoilier Cruet Set .950 Sterling
By Thomas-Joseph Armand-Cailliat
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Cruet set designed by Armand Caillat (1822-1901). Very nice French neo-classical piece from the period of the king Louis Phillipe (1830-184...
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1830s French Neoclassical Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Russian Blue Cloisonne Enamel Silver Kovsh in Faberge Style
Located in New York, NY
Russian, cloisonne enamel on 0.84 silver kovsh in Faberge style, measuring 4 3/4'' in length by 2 1/8'' in depth by 2 1/2'' in height, weighing 3.3 troy o...
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19th Century Russian Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver, Enamel

Preisner Vintage Art Deco PS Co Sterling Silver Footed Ice Cream Bowl Dish 120 G
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Preisner sterling silver ice cream dish. “PREISNER SILVER COMPANY - Wallingford, CT - Active since 1935.”" Measures: 5” x 2.875” / 121.1...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Italian Mid-Century Modern Silver Box
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern 800 silver box. Rectangular with straight sides and thumb rest. Cover flat and hinged with tab. Allover engine-turned curvili...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

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Silver

Antique Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Florentine Pattern Serving Knife
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Tiffany & Co. sterling silver Florentine pattern knife. Maker: Tiffany & Co Pattern: Designed by Paulding Farnham Style: Renaissance Revival Introduced 1900, but the p...
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Early 1900s American Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

Sterling Silver Salt Shakers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are happy to offer you this pair of sterling silver Japanese salt shakers from the 1960s. The are uber-modern and sleek. A very unusual pair that are q...
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1960s Japanese Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Windham by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 186 Pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Designed with an eye for balance and proportion, each piece of Tiffany & Co. flatware is a masterpiece of form and function. Outstanding monumental Windham by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver flatware set - 186 pieces. This set includes: 12 Dinner Size Knives, 10 1/4" 12 Dinner Size Forks, 7 3/4" 12 Regular Knives, 9 1/4" 12 Regular Forks, 7" 12 Salad Forks, 6 3/4" 12 Teaspoons, 6" 12 Cream Soup Spoons, 6 3/4" 12 Flat Handle Butter Spreaders, 6" 12 Cocktail Forks, 6" 12 Iced Tea Spoons, 7 1/2" 12 Bouillon Spoons, 5 1/2" 12 Demitasse Spoons, 4 3/8" 12 Grapefruit Spoons, 6" 12 Steak Knives, 9" 1 Gravy Ladle, 7 7/8" 2 Serving Spoons, 8 5/8" 1 Cold Meat Fork, straight tines, 8 7/8" 1 Cold Meat Fork, splayed & pierced, 9 3/8" 1 Tomato Server, 7 7/8" 1 Salad Serving set all-sterling, gold-washed, 9 3/4" 1 Pie Server w/stainless blade, 10 1/2" 1 Cheese Server w/stainless blade, 7 1/8" 1 Sauce Ladle, 6 3/4" 1 Steak Carving Set, 2-pc, 8 3/4" & 10 1/2" 1 Roast Carving Set, 2-pc, 11 1/4" & 14" 1 Sugar Tong, 4" 1 Vegetable Serving Spoon, 9 1/4" 1 Preserve Spoon, 7 1/4" Includes BONUS brand new storage chest - styles vary. Also includes some of the original vintage felt...
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20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

English Georgian Neoclassical Epergne by Thomas Pitts, 1774
Located in New York, NY
George III sterling silver epergne. Made by Thomas Pitts in London in 1774. Reeded and beaded oval frame; at base swags threaded through fixed rings with pendant oval vase medallions, overlapping four split-mounted leafing supports terminating in pierced and scrolled oval feet. Four reeded and scrolling leaf-capped and -wrapped arms, each terminating in oval basket, mounted to frame base alternating with four reeded and scrolling leaf-wrapped arms, each terminating in round basket, mounted to supports. Large oval basket...
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1770s English Neoclassical Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Damian Garrido 2003 Spain Modernist Geometric ARCO Vase .925 Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
Geometric modern "Arco" vase designed by Damian Garrido. A beautiful sculptural piece, created in Madrid Spain in the silversmith workshop of Damián Garrido, back in 2002. This ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

NEWPORT - Pair of Sterling Silver Candelabra - Weighted - U.S.A. - 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
NEWPORT - Vintage pair of sterling silver candelabra - pattern number 16218 - weighted - classic traditional design - signed on the base - United States - mid 20th century. Good vin...
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Mid-20th Century American Regency Revival Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

21th Century Italian Sterlig Silver Gallery Tray on Feet
Located in VALENZA, IT
Sterling silver octagonal rectangular shaped tray. The edge is finely gallery worked. An English border has been welded on the upper part to join the handwork and make the whole st...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Fish Server William Bateman 1830 Sterling Silver monogram of burning building
Located in Mobile, AL
An extraordinary sterling silver fish server. William Bateman produced it in 1830 in London. The engraving of a burning building was unfamiliar and fa...
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1830s English Early Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Midcentury Sterling Silver Tray Hallmarked 1952 by Atkin Brothers
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1952 by Atkin Brothers, this handsome, Sterling Silver Tray, features a gadroon border to the rim and handles. The tray measures 1.35"(4.5cm) tall, by ...
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1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Cactus by Georg Jensen Danish Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 111 Pc Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
The Cactus pattern was designed by sculptor Gundolph Albertus in 1930. Its modern style is representative of the Art Deco period and the emerging functionalist style of the early 193...
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20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Roger Doyle Elizabethan Styled Sterling Silver Spirit Cups or Goblet Set & Case
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This set of four spirit cups were made by the well known Roger Doyle silversmith of England in 2000 in an early Elizabethan style. The cups are hand-crafte...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Elizabethan Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Art Deco Sterling Silver Cocktail Shaker
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco, sterling silver cocktail shaker, The Webster Corp., North Attleboro, Mass., Ca. 1935. Measures almost 9 3/4 inches high x 4 1/2 inches diameter (at widest point). Weighs 12...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Friedlander Royal Maker Continental Silver 19th Century Tazza / Bowls
Located in New York, NY
Pair of German, continental silver tazza or footed bowl by prestigious royal maker Gebrüder Friedländer, from the late 19th century, with flowing, stylized, scroll and foliate motifs...
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Late 19th Century German Rococo Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Buttercup by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 48 Pieces Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Intricately carved floral motifs carefully arranged along the handle and by the neck of this fanciful pattern are balanced by a slender central panel edged with delicate borders. Introduced in 1899, the graceful clusters of buttercups adorning each piece are reminiscent of hand-sewn Venetian lace...
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21st Century and Contemporary Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

German Set of Six Silver Spoons in Case
Located in Marbella, ES
German set of six silver spoons in case.
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Mid-20th Century German Sterling Silver

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Silver

Tetard Freres Perles Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service French 72 Pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Founded in 1880 by Edmond Tétard (1860-1901) following the purchase of the house of Mr. Hugo. In 1889, he participated in the World Expo and received a Gold Medal. The house speciali...
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Mid-19th Century French Art Deco Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique American Modern Sterling Silver and Glass Inkwell on Stand
Located in New York, NY
Modern sterling silver and glass inkwell on stand, circa 1920. Lobed melon-form glass bowl; sterling silver cover domed with overlapping ovoid ring finial. stand has well and large l...
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Early 20th Century American Modern Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Punch Bowl Walker & Hall 1893 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a large gorgeous antique Victorian sterling silver punch bowl bearing the makers mark of the renowned silversmiths Walker & Hall and hallmarks for Sheffield 1893. This exquisite punch bowl is also ideal as a champagne cooler and it has beautiful and incredibly detailed embossed half fluted decoration and is raised on a pedestal foot. This is truly a special item and it will attract the maximum amount of attention, the quality and craftsmanship are undeniable. Condition: In excellent condition with clear hallmarks and no dings, dents or signs of repair. Please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 15 x Width 26 x Depth 26 Weight 0.87 kg Dimensions in inches: Height 6 inches x Width 10 inches x Depth 10 inches Weight 28 troy oz Walker & Hall the business was established in Sheffield in 1845 by George Walker...
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1890s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Pocket Cigarette Case Geometric Design Sterling Silver Enamel Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Shaped rectangular pocket cigarette case in 925/1000 sterling silver with translucent fired enamels on guillochè with Art Deco style geometric de...
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1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Barnards, Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Kettle, London, 1855
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1855 by Barnards, this attractive and wonderfully engraved, Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Kettle, stands on a hinged...
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1850s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Georg A Scheid Austrian Silver Guilloche Enamel Silver Buckle
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine antique Austrian Viennese Secessionist silver guilloche enamel belt buckle by renowned silversmith Georg Anton Scheid (Austrian, 1838-1921) and dating from around 1900. T...
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver

American Coin Silver '.900' Cup/Mug on Pedestal Base by Bailey & Co.
Located in New York, NY
American Coin Silver (.900) cup/mug on pedestal base, Bailey and Company, Philadelphia, circa 1846-1878. Decorated with country cabins in the woods. Bead work decorates the upper rim...
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1860s American Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Renaissance by Christofle France Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 79 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Christofle French silver flatware has been crafted by master artisans since 1830. The revolutionary style and character of Christofle dinnerware comes from collaborations with groundbreaking architects, designers, and artists from around the world. Commissioned by such figures as Pope Pius Ix...
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1990s French Renaissance Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique early 20th Chinese Exceptional Solid Silver Teapot, Wu Hua物華, Tianjin
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
Antique early 20th Century exceptionally rare Chinese solid silver teapot, of traditional round form, the body finely engraved in traditional Chinese style, suggesting this teapot was made for the Chinese market. The body engraved with bamboo and butterflies , the unusual handle imitating bamboo, the removable lid set with a peach finial (Peaches are the symbol of longevity). According to Daoist lore, the peaches of immortality grew in the garden of the Queen Mother of the West - Xi Wangmu. the spout with a hedged cover in the shape of a lingzhi mushroom and a FU symbol of good furtune. the top frieze is decorated with 8 Chinese symbols: a scroll, a Ruyi scepter, a qin, The Endless Knot, a pendant, an old book, a wrist rest, and two overlapping squares. The teapot is very unusual, fine and exceptionally crisp. it is made of heavy Gauge silver and the attention to detail and design is simply outstanding. "WU HUA...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sterling Silver

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Silver

State of Qatar and Grant Macdonald, a Rare Silver Humidor Box
Located in New York, NY
State of Qatar and Grant Macdonald, A Rare Silver Humidor Box in original fitted box depicting the map and flags of The State of Qatar and the Royal seal of the State. Silverware is a traditional gift in many cultures and Qatar is known for its appreciation of luxury and quality hence the collaboration with Grant Macdonald which has been commissioned to create a silver humidor for a member of the royal family of Qatar. Grant Macdonald is a British silversmith company that has been in business for over 50 years. They are known for their exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail in creating luxury silverware and bespoke commissions. Qatar, on the other hand, is a small country located in the Middle East that has been growing rapidly over the past few decades, becoming a hub for business and luxury. Grant Macdonald and Qatar may seem like two unrelated topics, but the two have actually been connected in recent years through commissions and collaborations. Qatar is a country that values luxury and quality, making it a prime market for Grant Macdonald’s exquisite silverware. In fact, the company has worked on several high-profile commissions for clients in Qatar, including a silver replica of the famous Doha Pearl Monument. The Doha Pearl Monument is an iconic landmark in Qatar, representing the country’s history and culture. It is a symbol of Qatar’s pearl diving...
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20th Century British Sterling Silver

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Silver

Silver Vermeil Tea / Coffee Regency Style by Boin Taburet Paris
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This exquisite, beautiful and rare French silver vermeil coffee and tea service was crafted by one of the most celebrated goldsmiths in Paris. Fa...
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Late 19th Century French Regency Antique Sterling Silver

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Silver, Vermeil

Antique Aesthetic Movement Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Bell on Stand 1873-1891
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique Edward Moore period, 1873-1891, sterling silver Tiffany & Co. table bell on stand. The bell with a tall inverse U-shaped handle of exceptional detail- reeded design int...
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19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Old English Tipt by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 24pc Place New
Located in Big Bend, WI
Place size old English Tipt by Gorham sterling silver flatware set - 24 pieces. This set includes: 6 Place Knives, 9 1/4" 6 Place Forks, 7 1/2" 6 Pla...
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Late 20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Pair, George Shiebler Ornate Floral & Vine Sterling Silver Pierced Salad Set
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ornate sterling light goldwash serveware set. Includes a pierced serving fork together with a serving spoon featuring fantastic flower and vine scrolled embellishment. Each marked fo...
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20th Century American Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Snuffbox Pocket Sterling Silver Gold Paillons Lilies of France Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular oval shape pocket snuffbox in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent blue fired enamel on guillochè and with the insertion of p...
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1960s Italian Louis XIV Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold

Sterling Silver Etched Candlesticks
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a stunning pair of sterling silver candlesticks by Reed and Barton. The workmanship is simply breathtaking. Scrolls, fans, flowers and leaves come together in this d...
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1910s American Vintage Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Buccellati Grande Imperiale Sterling Silver Dinner & Lunch Set for 16
Located in New York, NY
Grande Imperiale sterling silver dinner and lunch set. Made by Buccellati in Italy. This set comprises 216 pieces: Forks: 16 dinner forks (8 3/4) 16 lunch...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

S. Kirk & Son Repousse Sterling Silver 6-Piece Tea & Coffee Set with Tray
Located in New York, NY
S. Kirk & Son, sterling silver repousse, hand chased and hand decorated tea and coffee set, all matching, richly adorned with crisp floral motifs, in pattern number 474F from 1932, c...
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Early 20th Century American Sterling Silver

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Silver, 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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