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Sterling Silver For Sale
An Austrian Silver Hanukkah Menorah, Circa early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A lovely Austrian Hanukkah Menorah made in the modern era of the early 20th century.
Menorah rests on a domed base elegantly forming into a conical saucer knopped stem, which ascend...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
A Silver Austrian Hannukah Lamp, Circa 1925
Located in New York, NY
Modern and stylish Hanukkah lamp made at the beginning of the modern period of the 20th century in Austria.
Hannukah lamp is mounted on a well-rounded oval stepped base which is sup...
Category
1920s Austrian Modern Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Tiffany & Co. Lap-Over Edge Flatware Service, 248 Pieces
Located in New Orleans, LA
This monumental 248-piece sterling silver flatware service was crafted by the legendary Tiffany & Co. and features the exceptional Lap-Over Edge pattern. This intricate, nature-inspi...
Category
19th Century American Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Jug or jar with basin. Silver in its color. MARTINEZ MORENO, Mateo. Spain, 18th
Located in Madrid, ES
Jug or jar with basin. Silver in its color. MARTINEZ MORENO, Mateo. Córdoba, Spain, 18th century
With contrast and burilar marks.
Made of silver in its color, the jug has an oval b...
Category
18th Century Spanish Rococo Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Antique George III Sterling Silver Mustard Pot (1817)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George III English cast sterling silver mustard pot; an addition to our Georgian silver condiments collection.
This exceptional antique G...
Category
1810s English Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Cigarette Case with Blue Sunburst Enamel Guilloche - 1937
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this stunning sunburst light blue enamel and sterling silver cigarette case, made by A E Poston & Co Ltd in Birmingham 1937.
With practicality, elegance ...
Category
Early 20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Tiffany Bowl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver bowl by the world renowned Tiffany and Company. It has a cutout design along the upper edge and the rest is unadorned. So even while it’s in use ...
Category
1930s American Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Baker Manchester Daffodils Sterling Silver Sauce Ladle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Art Nouveau sauce ladle.
In sterling silver with a gilt bowl.
By Baker Manchester.
In the Daffodil pattern.
Simply a wonderful ladle!
Date:
Late 19th or Early 20...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Table Box Sterling Silver Striped Paillons in pure Gold and flowers Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Round table box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fired enamels, with “paillons” in pure gold on the upper circle, fine floral miniature fired enamelled by the painter Ren...
Category
1960s Italian Napoleon III Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Silver Urn Vase Milan by Emanuele Caber
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A very decorative neoclassical silver urn stamped by the Italian silversmith Emanuele Caber, dating from around 1825. It has the Milan warranty stamp, and stamp of the silver finenes...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Large Antique Silver & Glass Claret Jug / Wine Ewer London, England 1843
By Mortimer and Hunt
Located in London, GB
A magnificent Antique Victorian Silver Claret Jug with a frosted glass body and mounted with an ornate Sterling Silver grape vine design. The Silver grape vine pattern wraps wound th...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Early Bezalel Jerusalem Solid Silver Filigree Jewish Spice Container Havdalah
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
extremely rare one of a kind spice container made for the Havdalah ceremony, or maybe a snuff box, This chest shaped box is small but its adorned with the most amazing filigree work ...
Category
1910s Asian Arts and Crafts Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Victorian Silver Urn
Located in Newark, GB
Victorian Silver Urn. This fine Victorian trophy urn, crafted with meticulous attention to detail. Sitting atop four elegant ball feet, it exudes a re...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Liquor Decanter Label Tag Rum
Located in Malibu, CA
Antique sterling silver decanter tag “RUM”.
Category
Early 20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century Russian Niello Cigarette Case
Located in Firenze, IT
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A 19th century Russian rectangular Niello box, Moscow, 1865 with rounded corners and gilt interior, decoration at the centre of belt shape with a monogram inside a cartouche: HS Maker's mark and standard Russian silver mark...
Category
1860s Russian Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Box with green enamel on fine hand engraving of a landscape with ruins Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular table box with concave corners in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on fine hand engraving of a landscape with ruins. Contemporary modern...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Silver Christening Set Edward Barnard & Sons Engraved ASM
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Silver Christening Set Edward Barnard & Sons Engraved ASM
A silver christening set consisting of spoon 1873 and napkin ring 1875 of one design a...
Category
Late 19th Century British High Victorian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Antique American Sterling Silver Bowl in Danish Georg Jensen Style
Located in New York, NY
Lovely antique sterling silver bowl with berry and leaf stem in the style of the Danish maker, Georg Jensen, and made by the Woodside Sterling Company of New York City and Rhode Isla...
Category
Early 20th Century American Belle Époque Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver Danish Arts & Crafts Bowl & Cover
Located in Newark, GB
Silver Danish Arts & Crafts Bowl & Cover. A fabulous piece of silver from the renowned Danish silversmith Christian F Heise. The bowl has some wonderful features. The body is circula...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Solid Silver Naturalistic Sauce Boat Acorn Border London 1881
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this spectacular sculptural and naturalistic solid silver Victorian sauce boat made in London in 1881 with marks for James Barclay Hennell.
This sauce bo...
Category
19th Century Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique George 111 Irish Silver Counter Tray dated circa 1770 Assayed In Dublin
By Matthew West
Located in London, GB
Antique George 111 Irish Silver Counter Tray dated circa 1770 Assayed In Dublin
This heavy gauge beautiful dish is made by Matthew West a prolific Dublin maker.
It weighs 2.64 troy o...
Category
1770s English Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
A 1905 Edwardian sterling silver tray by John & William Deakin
Located in London, GB
A 1905 Edwardian sterling silver tray with repoussé decoration by John & William Deakin.
The tray bears solid starling .925 silver, Chester assay offi...
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau Silver Jardinière With Cut Glass Liner, Wolfers Frères, Brussels
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant silver jardinière in elliptical basic form on four feet with rocaille decoration, straight vertical wall with regular openings in the form of curved bands in the upper area, ...
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Sterling Silver Vase by Preisner
Located in New York, NY
A sterling silver trumpet bud vase by Preisner, circa early-20th century. Beautiful as a standalone piece or with flower. Add to a table, shelf, vanity area, etc. And a great piece t...
Category
Early 20th Century American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Fruit / Bon Bon Dish (1901)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver bon bon / fruit dish; an addition to our dining silverware collection.
This exceptional antique Edwardi...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Lella massimo vignelli - pitcher in brushed solid silver xxth c. 1971
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
PITCHER in brushed solid silver, cylindrical in shape, handle in extension of the tongue-shaped neck.
Dimensions: height: 17.5 cm - Diameter 7.5 cm
Material: Sterling silver 925/°°°
Weight: 786 grams
Hallmark: 859MI - MILAN
Period: XXth around 1971
Goldsmith: Designer LELLA MASSIMO VIGNELLI...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Mustard Pot (1841)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique Victorian English sterling silver mustard pot; an addition to our 19th century silver cruets/condiments collection.
This exception...
Category
1840s English Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Wax Jack - London 1929 Richard Comyns
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1929 by Richard Comyns, this handsome, Sterling Silver Wax Jack, is a faithful reproduction of a George III example.
The wax jack measures 5.5"(14cm) tall, ...
Category
1920s English Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau Aspreys Christopher Dresser Silver Milk & Sugar
Located in Newark, GB
Art Nouveau Aspreys Christopher Dresser Silver Milk & Sugar. A stunning pair of silver tableware, crafted in 1907 by the esteemed Christopher Dresser for Asprey’s, exudes elegance. This milk jug and sugar bowl, hallmarked in Birmingham, epitomize Dresser’s renowned design ethos, blending sleek lines with exquisite craftsmanship. The jug boasts a refined spout and a classic Dresser handle...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Three Branch Silver Candelabra
Located in Newark, GB
A stunning pair of silver candelabra in fantastic condition. Classic in form with traditional sconces, feathered arms. The shoulder, knop and colum...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Russian Art Nouveau silver punch set, with The Three Bogatyrs, best quality
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
Comprising a punch bowl, ladle and six cups each cast with armed bogatyr with Weapons and inscription through coniferous mountain landscapes the punch bucket is sitting on owl shaped...
Category
1920s Russian Art Nouveau Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Vintage Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Cactus Silverware Service
Located in Hellerup, DK
An extensive 141 piece Georg Jensen sterling silver Cactus silverware service for twelve persons. It was created by sculptor Gundorph Albertus in 1930. The lines are simple and stron...
Category
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Old Danish “Dobbeltriflet” Silverware Service for Eight
Located in Hellerup, DK
A vintage Georg Jensen Old Danish sterling silverware service for 8 persons, each setting of 10pcs plus serving pieces, The Old Danish design was designed by Harald Nielsen in 1947, ...
Category
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Pyramid Sterling Silver Service For Eight
Located in Hellerup, DK
A vintage art deco Georg Jensen sterling silverware service in the Pyramid pattern, designed by Harald Nielsen in 1926. Featuring 8 settings, each comprising 10 pieces and including ...
Category
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver Champagne Cooler In Tulip Shape, Wilkens & Sons Germany, 1919
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant silver vessel in the shape of a tulip with a wide opening on a stepped stand, the wall and foot with curved triple folds, the rim profiled and turned outwards, two raised han...
Category
1910s German Rococo Revival Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
George III Sterling Silver Pair Of Snuffer Scissors And Trays - London 1802
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1802 by Peter, Anne & William Bateman, this very handsome, pair of George III, Antique Sterling Silver Snuffer Scissors and Trays, are plain in style, featuri...
Category
Early 1800s English George III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany Edwardian Classical Sterling Silver Gravy Boat on Stand
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Classical sterling silver gravy boat on stand. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1924. Boat: Ovoid bowl with scrolled helmet mouth, and leaf-capped high-looping double-...
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Goldsmith Odiot - Cabaret With Condiments In Sterling Silver And Crystal Bottles
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This cabaret is made up of a tray on four leafy feet, surrounded by contoured nets, and surmounted by four pilasters supporting the circles in which the cut crystal bottles are house...
Category
19th Century French Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Stunning Art Nouveau Silver Bachelor Trio
Located in Newark, GB
Stunning Art Nouveau Silver Bachelor Trio. This exquisite and diminutive Art Nouveau silver bachelor trio, crafted by James Fenton in Birmingham, 1906, epitomizes elegance and crafts...
Category
Early 19th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
19th century sterling silver French bell
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
19th century sterling silver French bell
Beautiful sterling silver religious bell with a representation of an angel with open wings with laurel wreaths, and the bell itself has an in...
Category
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver Plate
Goldsmith Tallois - Jug In Sterling Silver Said
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Curious jug called "Askos" in solid silver, mounted on tripod base. The elongated, bulging body is pushed back wide. The spout is delicately hemmed. The handle with chiseled winding ...
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Orfèvre Cartier A Paris - Round Tray 50 Cm In Sterling Silver Early Twentieth
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Tray in 1st grade solid silver, in round shape, entirely chiselled with arabesque patterns, interlacing in a circular movement. The extreme edge is formed by a frieze of pearls. Diam...
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Sugar Spoon Oyster Shell - George Fox 1867
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this beautifully sculptural solid silver Victorian sugar spoon made in London in 1867 with marks for George Fox.
As found on some of Fox's finest wares, ...
Category
19th Century Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique English Georgian Spherical/Circular Silver Gilt Snuff Box - 1823
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this rare and exquisite Georgian solid silver gilt box made in Birmingham, 1823 with the marks of John Bettridge.
Featuring a wonderful bulbous and three-...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Basket/Bowl Rococo Shell - Robert Garrard 1804
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this magnificent Georgian solid silver basket made in London, 1804 by the acclaimed Royal gold/silversmith, Garrard (marks for Robert Garrard).
Garrard (founded in 1735, surviving the test of time, still producing fine silverware and jewellery today), throughout history has been serving and producing exceptional pieces of silver and jewellery for the British Royal Family.
The firm was appointed Crown Jeweller by Queen Victoria in 1843 which may come as no surprise upon examining the exceptional quality, craftsmanship and designs of their silverware/jewellery.
It may come as no surprise that this George III basket presents some of the most desirable and impressive characteristics and embellishments. The basket is made in the manner of George II Rococo design and features ornate scrolled edges, rococo shells and intricate piercings.
It is made from a wonderfully sturdy and thick gauge, resulting in the basket weighing just a touch over 1.4kg in spite of its relatively hollow and pierced design. This can be further appreciated when handling in person whereby the hefty weight is supported by the thick handle, presenting a reassuring feel of exceeding quality.
The balance between asymmetric scrolls and the overall proportions of this basket is majestic and the intricate repeated piercings of crosses and anthemion motifs allow for light to shine through, further elevating its splendour on a table or display.
Such baskets would have been originally owned and used by the upper echelons of society including the aristocracy and wealthy families acting as both a practical and symbolic dining accoutrament of prosperity. This basket has a central coat of arms hand engraved.
We believe that even today, such baskets are still highly versatile and wonderful objects of decoration and practicality whether be it in an antique setting or a juxtaposing centrepiece in a modern interior. Owing to it generous size and elaborate design, it could be used to serve bread or cake in a party setting or perhaps hold some fruit on your dining table in the most opulent manner.
Overall, an impressive and ornate example of fine Georgian silverware, ideal for immediately elevating the ambience of a setting and adding a magnificent silvery presence to your interior.
A full set of English hallmarks is present on the base - the handle of the basket is unmarked.
*Please note: all images with other items are for display purposes only, this listing is for the item mentioned in the title.
SIZE
Size (cm) L:34.5cm W:28.5cm H:22.5cm (to top of handle)
Size (inches) L:13.5 W:11.22 H:8.85 (to top of handle)
Weight: 1402 grams (45.07 Troy oz)
CONDITION
Good Condition - The basket is in good overall antique condition considering its age and type. There are some areas of old restoration with one pierced section having been repaired and some slight splits around the feet of the basket. Due to its ornate design, this is not very apparent or visible however we have mentioned it for accuracy. Areas with the most significant restoration have been shown in the last image. The central coat of arms engraving...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silversmith Cardeilhac - Chocolate Maker In Sterling Silver End Of XIXth Century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CARDEILHAC ORFEVRE - CHOCOLATE SILVERSTERLING XIXè
Chocolatier in solid silver and chocolate stick, model pieddouche decor gadroons and appliques on amati background. The body is chi...
Category
19th Century French Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Orfèvre Duponchel - Creamer And Sugar Bowl In Sterling Silver Nineteenth
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
These pieces are made of solid silver. The body is plain, on a flat background, decorated with a Greek frieze and applied on both sides, village scenes in Chinese style. The lid of t...
Category
19th Century Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Orfèvre Falkenberg - Rectangular Tray In Sterling Silver - Early 20th Century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Solid silver tray in octagonal shape lowered with a hammer. The bottom is plain, the periphery is decorated with a gadroon, and flanked by two side handles. Dimensions without the ha...
Category
Early 20th Century French Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Goldsmith Odiot In Paris - Liquor Cabaret In Sterling Silver Nineteenth
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Solid silver liquor cabaret composed of an animated guilloche plate, mounted on four ball feet, surrounded by a large pierced gallery, presenting four goblets containing four crystal...
Category
19th Century Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Goldsmith Christofle – Modernist Cut Designate Luc Lanel – Art Deco Period
By Christofle
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Plain round cup mounted on a 2 cm stick and flanked by two detached side handles
resting on the collar and fixed on the stick.
Dimensions: Inner diameter 21 cm - height 10 cm
Mate...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Sterling Silver Beakers, Gerald Benney, 1987
Located in Glasgow, GB
1987 sterling silver beakers by Gerald Benney, featuring tapering circular forms with single line decoration and gilded bowls. The beakers come in the original box, including a perso...
Category
1980s British Modern Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Box with fired enamels painted like lapis lazuli stone and horse racing Salimben
Located in Firenze, FI
Shaped table box in 925/1000 sterling Silver gold plated with fired enamels painted like lapis lazuli stone and with fired enameled oval miniature, hand painted by the painter Renato...
Category
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Sterling Silver Napkin Ring, 1908, Sheffield, England
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Sterling silver napkin ring, 1908, Sheffield, England. Incurved cut work body with scalloped borders. Never engraved. Unknown maker's mark. 1.05 troy oz.
1 7/8" dia. x 1 3/16".
Whit...
Category
Early 20th Century English Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Georgian Newcastle Sterling Silver Sugar Caster by James Kirkup
By James Kirkup
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian Newcastle sterling silver sugar caster by James Kirkup; an addition to our 18th Century silver collection.
This exceptional anti...
Category
1720s English Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are delighted to offer this antique sterling silver picture frame by Commonwealth Silver of Los Angeles, California. It has a majestic reticula...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique English Copper Plated Ice Bucket
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Antique copper-plated and patinated ice bucket
Circa England, from the early 20th Century
Sourced by Martyn Lawrence Bullard from London, England
Copper enhanced by a natural patina ...
Category
20th Century British Georgian Sterling Silver
Materials
Copper
Centerpiece in silvered bronze said "the forest" by c. Christofle xixth
By Christofle
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Centerpièce silvered bronze table consisting of an oval tray with a mirror base mounted on an oak floor
and set with a silver molded bronz...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
A Victorian 1898 hallmarked sterling silver footed dish by Mappin & Webb London
Located in London, GB
A Victorian 1898 silver footed dish by Mappin & Webb London.
Circular repoussé decoration dish supported by tripartite legs.
Perfect for use as a trinket dish as a bon-bon or condi...
Category
1890s British Victorian Antique Sterling Silver
Materials
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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