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Victorian Sterling Silver Owl Pepperettes Set
By George Unite & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
/ peppers modelled in the form of owls; an addition to our collectable silver collection
These
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Silver Owl
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Owl Mustard Pot
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique Victorian English sterling silver owl mustard pot; an
Category
1870s English Antique Silver Owl
Materials
Sterling Silver
Edwardian Sterling Silver Owl Pepperette
By John George Piddington 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver owl pepperette; an
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Silver Owl
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Elkington & Co Antique 1912 Sterling Silver Owl Mustard Pot
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique George V English sterling silver owl mustard pot; an
Category
1910s British Art Deco Antique Silver Owl
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Owl Mustard Pot (1872)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique Victorian English sterling silver owl mustard pot; an
Category
1870s English Antique Silver Owl
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian silver owl pepper caster
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian era silver pepper castor in the form of an owl. The piece has glass eyes inset
Category
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Silver Owl
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of three antique silver owl pepper casters
By George John Richards & Edward Charles Brown
Located in London, GB
A charming suite of three Victorian era antique silver novelty pepper casters in the form of owls
Category
1870s British Victorian Antique Silver Owl
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Russian Imperial Silver Owl Quartz Egg Pendant
Located in Chesterland, OH
We present an adorable egg pendant in the form of a miniature silver owl with carved wings and a
Category
Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Silver Owl
Materials
Quartz, Silver
1890 Sterling Silver Owl and Beetle Cufflinks
Located in Lexington, KY
cufflinks an intriguing texture that really makes the owl and beetle designs stand out! These links are in
Category
1890s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Silver Owl
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Owl Salt & Pepper Shakers Model No. 36A
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of figural silver salt & pepper shakers.
By Georg Jensen.
In sterling silver.
Model
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Antique Silver Owl
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Owl Salt & Pepper Shakers Model No. 36A
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of figural silver salt & pepper shakers.
By Georg Jensen.
In sterling silver.
Model
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Modern Antique Silver Owl
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Owl Salt & Pepper Shakers Model No. 36
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of antique salt and pepper shakers.
By Georg Jensen.
In sterling silver.
Model. no
Category
1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Silver Owl
Materials
Sterling Silver
A Silver Owl Tetradrachm Ring w/ 22k gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
A silver tetradrachm [coin] owl and Athena coin ring trimmed with 22 karat gold. This ancient coin
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Silver Owl
Materials
22k Gold, Silver
1920s Antique Sterling Silver Menu / Card Holders
By John Collard Vickery
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive set of four antique George V English sterling silver owl menu
Category
1920s British Antique Silver Owl
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Glass Owl Scent Bottle (1889)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
realistically modelled in the form of an owl's head.
The silver owl cover is ornamented with cast and chased
Category
1890s English Antique Silver Owl
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Silver and Crystal Owl Scent Bottle
Located in New York, NY
Antique crystal scent bottle. The top is a figural sterling silver "owl head" set with glass eyes
Category
1890s British Antique Silver Owl
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique German Sterling Silver Table Owl
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive antique cast German sterling silver table owl; part of our
Category
1910s German Antique Silver Owl
Materials
Silver
Rare Art Deco Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Glass Owl-Form Match Striker
Located in New York, NY
Rare, Art Deco Period, sterling silver-mounted glass owl-form match striker (with original glass
Category
1920s English Art Deco Antique Silver Owl
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 2.75 in W 2.75 in D 2.5 in
Pair of Antique English Sampson Mordan Sterling Silver Menu Holders, Owls
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning pair of antique English sterling silver menu holders by the highly collectable
Category
1910s English Antique Silver Owl
Materials
Sterling Silver
A Victorian Continental Silver Pepperette In The Form of An Owl With Glass Eyes
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Continental Silver Pepper Peperette In The Form of An Owl With Glass Eyes.
A lovely 19th century
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Mid-19th Century German Aesthetic Movement Antique Silver Owl
Materials
Silver
H 2.96 in W 1.38 in D 1.34 in
Old Owl Ashtray, Plaque in Brass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual small owl wall plaque or ashtray in brass. Fine detailing and finished to its backside
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Silver Owl
Materials
Brass
Edward Charles Brown. Rare mustard jar in the shape of an owl.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
will be applicable to your purchase.
Edward Charles Brown
Rare mustard jar in the shape of an owl with
Category
19th Century British Antique Silver Owl
Materials
Metal, Silver
Glazed Ceramic Owl Form Tankard with Pewter Mounts
By Mettlach
Located in Stamford, CT
An extremely charming stoneware tankard in the form of an owl. With a two toned gray and blue glaze
Category
Late 19th Century German Black Forest Antique Silver Owl
Materials
Stoneware
A Pair of Viennese Ceramic Cream and Gold Owl Jugs
Located in London, GB
with owls perched atop tree branches, and gilded elements throughout, and with geometric handles.
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Owl
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century English Majolica Fans and Owls Platter
Located in Austin, TX
movement, decorated with two white owls on colorfuls blues, yellows and reds fans.
Category
1880s British Aesthetic Movement Antique Silver Owl
Materials
Majolica, Ceramic, Faience
French Napoleon 3 Antique Natural Pearl Diamond Silver Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 18K rose gold and silver, owl hallmark.
A hinged bracelet consisting of three separate
Category
1850s French Napoleon III Antique Silver Owl
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Pale Green Glass Cocktail Shaker with Etched Owl and Stars
Located in Nantucket, MA
thicker footed base and etched with an owl sitting on a branch with stars around the whole vessel.
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Silver Owl
Materials
Chrome
Goldscheider Vienna 'Owlglass' Jester with Owl by Josef Lorenzl, c. 1925-30
By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna, Josef Lorenzl
Located in Vienna, AT
a fool's cap sits on a green base. An owl sits on his left outstretched hand. With the right index
Category
1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Silver Owl
Materials
Ceramic
H 9.26 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
Goldscheider Vienna 'Owlglass' Jester with Owl by Josef Lorenzl, circa 1925-1930
By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna, Josef Lorenzl
Located in Vienna, AT
young man dressed as a jester with a fool's cap sits on a black base. An owl sits on his left
Category
1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Silver Owl
Materials
Ceramic
H 9.25 in W 5.11 in D 5.51 in
Figural Owl Vienna Bronze Metal Bottle Stopper Topper Barware, Austria, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful metal and cork bottle stopper. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal and cork. A beautiful nice barware item or just a display item in your col...
Category
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Silver Owl
Materials
Metal
Edward Charles Brown. Rare set of salt and pepper shakers shaped like owls.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
like owls with inserted red glass eyes.
Hallmarked with master stamp ECB for Edward Charles Brown, as
Category
1860s British Antique Silver Owl
Materials
Metal
Goldscheider Vienna Figure Owlglass Jester With Owl by Josef Lorenzl, ca 1925
By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna, Josef Lorenzl
Located in Vienna, AT
owl, symbol of prudence and wisdom, reprimanding it with the right index finger raised.On a black
Category
1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Silver Owl
Materials
Ceramic
H 9.45 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
19th Century Dendrite Agate Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Silver Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, and silver, owl hallmark.
Rare and elegant antique rose gold ring, its
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Silver Owl
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, Agate, Silver, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique Diamond and Pearl Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 carat yellow gold and silver, owl hallmark.
Of an openwork leafy design set with rose
Category
1850s French Napoleon III Antique Silver Owl
Materials
Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold
Antique Silver Gold Turquoise Garnet Owl Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique silver top and gold back owl cufflinks, set with garnet eyes and turquoise. Each
Category
19th Century Antique Silver Owl
Materials
Garnet, Turquoise, Gold, Silver
Silvered Bronze Owl Sculpture / Paperweight. 1920´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Silvered Bronze Owl Sculpture / Paperweight. 1920´s
Antique Sculpture / Statue / Paperweight of an
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Silver Owl
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Owl & Athena Silver Tetradrachm w 18k gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
This spectacular tetradrachm [coin] of Athena and an owl is trimmed with 18 karat gold, and is
Category
15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Antique Silver Owl
Materials
18k Gold, Silver
Victorian Figural Sterling Silver Wise Owl Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
Charming Victorian Wise Owl cufflinks of sterling silver and garnet cabochons eyes. "S" hook shank
Category
1890s American Early Victorian Antique Silver Owl
Materials
Garnet, Sterling Silver
Ancient Owl Coin Ring, 22kt Gold & Silver
Located in Atlanta, GA
Owl featured prominently has been set in a custom custom ring with a 22k gold and sterling silver
Category
15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Antique Silver Owl
Materials
22k Gold, Sterling Silver
Owl Drachm Ring in 22k & sterling silver
Located in Atlanta, GA
A new style Drachm (coin) with image of an owl standing on an amphora vase with a grape vine, all
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Silver Owl
Materials
22k Gold, Sterling Silver
Owl & Athena 450 BC Athens Hand Set in Sterling Silver
Located in Chicago, IL
Read my blog post about Athens' owl coin: https://www. peregrinependants. com/blog/athens-owl-coin
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Silver Owl
Materials
Silver
Letter-opener with silver handle in the shape of an owl.
Located in Stockholm, SE
Decorative letter-opener with a silver handle in the shape of an owl. Early 20th c. The
Category
Early 20th Century European Antique Silver Owl
Materials
Silver
Victorian Owl Letter Opener
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Owl Letter Opener crafted of 800 grade silver with celluloid and glass eyes. Charming
Category
1880s German Victorian Antique Silver Owl
Materials
Silver
Athena & Owl Tetradrachm Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
A silver tetradrachm minted in Attica, Athens circa 144 BC set in a custom sterling silver setting
Category
15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Antique Silver Owl
Materials
Silver
Bofill Silvered Bronze Owl, Hibou Paperweight / Hood Ornament, France, 1910-15
By Antoine Bofill
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Bofill silvered bronze owl - Hibou Desk Paperweight / Car Mascot / Hood Ornament. France 1910-15
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Silver Owl
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Owl Black Jade Easter Egg Pendant Necklace Charm Silver Oscar Pihl Russian
Located in New York, NY
This is a Russian hand carved Black Jade Owl Easter Egg Pendant or Charm in 84 Silver. The pendant
Category
19th Century Russian Art Nouveau Antique Silver Owl
Materials
Jade, Black Jade, Silver
French 19th Century Fine Pearls Diamonds Shaking Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat rose gold and silver, owl and swan hallmarks.
Called shaking brooch, this
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Silver Owl
Materials
Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum, 18k G...
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond & Garnet Owl Face Ring in 18K Yellow Gold, Silver
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents:
A unique Victorian ring crafted in 18k yellow gold and silver. The
Category
1870s Victorian Antique Silver Owl
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Athena & Owl Tetradrachm with 18k gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
This spectacular tetradrachm [coin] of Athena and an owl is trimmed with 18 karat gold, and is from
Category
15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Antique Silver Owl
Materials
18k Gold, Silver
Owl & Head of Athena Tetradrachm Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
A silver tetradrachm minted in Attica, Athens circa 139 BC. On the obverse side, the head of Athena
Category
15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Antique Silver Owl
Materials
18k Gold, Silver
Whimsical Figural Owl on Branch Beveled Glass Table Mirror
Located in Miami Beach, FL
owl on a branch along with a cloud on either side. Measurement is 1 1/8" deep when lying down and
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Owl
Materials
Silver Plate
Ancient Owl Pendant 22kt Gold w/Diamond (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic Greek, Attica, Athens, Archaic Style AR Tetradrachm Owl coin (circa 454-404 BC), set
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Silver Owl
Materials
Diamond, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique French Double Owl Diamond, Hessonite Garnet and Emerald Brooch
Located in London, GB
A French antique double owl brooch, with rose-cut diamonds pavé set, in silver, with the breasts
Category
1910s French Edwardian Antique Silver Owl
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, 18k Gold, Silver
Owl & Athena Coin Pendant set in 18kt Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Owl and Athena coin pendant set in 18kt gold from 454-404 BC, Athens. A silver tetradrachm coin
Category
15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Antique Silver Owl
Materials
18k Gold
Art Deco Cubist Edouard-Marcel Sandoz Owl Hibou Bronze Car Mascot, Paperweight
By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
example is one of the finest he designed.
Edouard Marcel Sandoz (1881-1971) Owl - Hibou silver plated
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Silver Owl
Materials
Bronze
H 5.91 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in
Rare Mammoth English Victorian Novelty Inkwell, Owl with Glass Eyes C.1880
Located in Bath, GB
winning combination of brass and silver plate and retaining his wonderful two original glass eyes without
Category
1880s British Late Victorian Antique Silver Owl
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Ivory handle walking stick depicting an owl on cherry flower, Great Britain 1900
Located in Milan, IT
Walking stick: Art Nouveau ivory pommel Japanese carving, depicting an owl resting on branches of
Category
Early 20th Century British Antique Silver Owl
Materials
Silver
H 35 in W 4 in D 1.7 in
Owl Pendant with Bezel set Diamond in 22 kt gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
A silver Tetradrachm Owl pendant with Diamond accent and 22 kt gold surround. Decorative gold
Category
15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Antique Silver Owl
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold
Antique Art Nouveau Mantel Clock w. Owl & Bird's Nest Sculpture By Emile Bernaux
By Émile Bernaux
Located in Lisse, NL
the owl is nocturnal and in that way symbolizing day and nighttime. The bird's nest, we believe, is a
Category
Early 1900s French Arts and Crafts Antique Silver Owl
Materials
Metal, Iron, Brass
H 16 in W 10.5 in D 7.6 in
Antique Grand Tour Acropolis Parthenon Brooch Silver Silver Gilt Granulation
Located in Munich, Bavaria
eyes of the owls are made out of granulated silver beads. The owls heads alternate with marcasites in
Category
1830s Greek Antique Silver Owl
Materials
Silver
H 1.19 in W 1.46 in D 0.32 in
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Antique Silver Owl For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique silver owl you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, every antique silver owl was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an antique silver owl — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique silver owl, those designed in Victorian, Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one antique silver owl that is appealing in its simplicity, but Sampson Mordan & Co., Royal Copenhagen and Charles Thomas Fox & George Fox produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Antique Silver Owl?
The average selling price for an antique silver owl at 1stDibs is $1,482, while they’re typically $120 on the low end and $22,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique Silver Owl
- What is antique silver?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024What antique silver is depends on the context. In many cases, the term refers to silverware and silver decorative objects produced more than 100 years ago. However, antique silver may also be the name of a distressed silver finish frequently used on lighting fixtures and bathroom fixtures. Explore a selection of antique silver wares on 1stDibs.
- Is antique silver real silver?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether or not antique silver is real depends on the piece. Sometimes, manufacturers simply call a gray-silver finish antique silver. In these cases, the item is usually not real silver. It is possible for antique silver to be pure silver, sterling or silver plated. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of silver decorative objects and jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The difference between silver and antique silver is age. Items of any age made of silver or a silver alloy may be called silver. The term antique silver refers to silver pieces that are at least 100 years old. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique, vintage and modern silver tableware and decorative objects.
- What is antique silver made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024What antique silver is made of varies. In most cases, antique silver is sterling silver, which is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloys. You can also find antique silver jewelry and decorative objects made out of other silver alloys, like fine silver, which is 99.9% silver and only 0.1% alloys. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of silver pieces from some of the world's top sellers.
- What is antique silver plating?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Antique silver plating is a thin layer of genuine silver applied over top of a base metal. Depending on the piece, the main metal may be copper, brass or nickel. You'll find a range of antique silver-plated decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- What is antique sterling silver?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sterling silver is an alloyed form of silver, and is made up of 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper. An antique sterling silver item will have the same silver content and will be over 100 years old. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique sterling silver from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What does antique silver mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021Antique silver is a type of silver that is at least a century old. Find a diverse range of intricately designed, elegant antique silver decorative objects and more on 1stDibs.
- What is an antique silver plate?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Silver-plating refers to the process of applying a thin layer of silver overtop of a base metal, such as copper, nickel or pewter. An antique silver-plated item would have gone through this same process. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver plate items from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Antique silver plates are antique plates made from either pure silver or have been silver-plated. Silver is a timeless material that’s been popular for centuries, and antique silver is always highly regarded. Shop a collection of antique silver plates from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify silver antiques, search for a maker's mark on the base, handle, interior and other inconspicuous areas. Using trusted online resources, research the maker to find out when it was in business and browse online catalogues and image galleries, looking for pieces that resemble yours. Doing so can help you get a rough idea of when your silver objects were manufactured. To be classified as antique, an item must be at least 100 years old. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also assist with the identification process. On 1stDibs, explore a range of antique silver decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if a silver spoon is an antique, seek the assistance of a licensed and experienced appraiser. Many antique pieces lack marks, and it is generally not possible to determine the type and age of metal through a simple visual inspection. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver spoons on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021While antique silver plate can be worth something, it is not usually as valuable compared with contemporary pieces or similar sterling silver antiques.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Whether antique silverplate has any value depends on a variety of factors. The design of the piece, who made it and decoration are among the biggest determiners of value. Generally, rarer pieces that remain in good condition will be worth the most. Today, just as pewter collectibles and sterling silver are popular with collectors at neighborhood flea markets, antique Sheffield silverplate housewares are sought after for their appearance and rich history. Consider having the piece evaluated by a knowledgeable antiques dealer or certified appraiser to get an accurate estimate of how much it's worth. On 1stDibs, find antique silverplate from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sterling silver is considered antique if it was made over 100 years ago. Many antique sterling silver items will have a mark or stamp. First, clean the item and check for marks. A “925” mark indicates a silver purity of 92.5 percent, which is the composition of sterling silver. If you don’t see a mark, work with a certified appraiser to acid test the item and determine the silver content. You’ll find expertly vetted antique sterling silver items on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Yes, some antique sterling silver is valuable. Sterling silver of any age has value as a material because it is a precious metal. Some pieces may be worth even more than the going rate for sterling due to their maker, style, type and condition. Some silversmiths whose pieces are often in demand among collectors include Tiffany & Co., Georg Jensen, Gorham Manufacturing Company and Towle. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique sterling silver wares.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024Whether antique silverware is real silverware or not varies. Many antique flatware pieces feature silver plate, so they consist of a base metal beneath a layer of genuine silver. There is also flatware made entirely from sterling silver, which is an alloy that is 92.5% silver and 7.5% base metal. Researching the hallmarks found on your silverware using trusted online resources can help you determine whether the items are sterling silver or silver plate. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also assist you. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique silverware.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024Yes, some antique silver plate is worth something. However, any value that a piece has usually comes from its rarity rather than from the cost of its materials, because silver plate contains very little pure silver. There is generally a demand for certain older pieces by Christoffle, Elkington & Co., Mapp & Webb and other well-known manufacturers. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can evaluate the condition of your piece and give you an idea of how much it is worth. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of silver plate tableware, serveware and decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024Yes, some silver-plated antique silverware may be worth something. Antique pieces are 100 years old or older, and because of their age, pieces in good condition may be sought after by collectors due to their rarity. The maker, style and type will also impact the potential resale value. In terms of value as scrap metal, antique silver-plated silverware usually isn't worth much because silver plate is made only from a small amount of pure silver. To get an estimated value for your silverware, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Explore a wide range of antique silverware on 1stDibs.