Buccellati Sterling Silver Village Scene Sleigh 2001 Christmas Ornament
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Charming sterling silver Christmas tree ornament/pendant with an image of reindeer sled flying through town. Great for home decor and/or holiday gifts. Measuring 4.3 inches long and ...
Sterling Silver, Silver
Sold
H 4.75 in W 3.75 in D 0.25 in
Vintage Italian Buccellati Sterling Silver Eagle Christmas Ornament #223
By Buccellati
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Italian Buccellati Sterling Silver Eagle Christmas Ornament #223 Marked to verso as such.
Sterling Silver
Buccellati 20th Century Set of Four Italian Holly Branches Christmas Ornament
By Federico Buccellati, Mario Buccellati
Located in North Miami, FL
ONE: 8x7 (in). Gorgeous Christmas ornament, hand hammered and crafter. Very heavy in silver.
Sterling Silver
Buccellati Sterling Silver Christmas Ornament 1995 Snowflake Motif
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Charming sterling silver snowflake ornament / pendant by Buccellati, great for home decor and / or holiday gifts / Christmas tree ornament.
Sterling Silver
Vintage Silver Ivy Locket Pendant, Circa 1970, European Design
Located in Portland, England
This vintage Victorian style Silver locket with an ivy design dates circa 1970 and is inspired by Victorian style lockets/medallions from. The centre of the locket is decorated with ...
Silver
Sterling Silver Christmas Ornament
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver Christmas ornament by Wallace Silversmiths signed 1976. On one side two turtle doves with their wings spread open flying, on the other side the ima...
Sterling Silver
Signed Buccellati fruits basket table ornament, sterling silver 925
By Mario Buccellati, Buccellati
Located in Paris, FR
In excellent condition, ready to adorn your table. This refined sterling silver piece is a creation of the renowned Buccellati house, celebrated for its intricate work with precious ...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Buccellati Sterling Silver Maschera Ligorica Pendant
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This sterling silver Maschera Ligorica pendant was made by Italian luxury jeweler, Buccellati. The Buccellati family has a long tradition of working with precious metals and gemstone...
Sterling Silver
$13,000
H 2 in W 1.25 in
Antique 14k Gold Pendant Watch, Enamel Putti & Diamonds, Switzerland, C. 1870
Located in Chatham, CA
Antique Swiss 14K yellow gold pendant watch - elaborate double hunter case with hand tooling to the front and back - hand painted enamels of putti playing 'Boules' - set with eight o...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Sterling Francis I Christmas Ornament
By Reed & Barton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are happy to offer you this sterling silver Christmas ornament in the Francis I pattern by Reed and Barton. The rim is scalloped with an ornate border. On one side three candles b...
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Christmas Ornament
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver Christmas ornament just in time for the holidays.
Sterling Silver
Sterling Christmas Ball Ornament
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are thrilled to offer you this sterling silver Christmas ball ornament made by Gorham Silversmiths of Providence, Rhode Island. It’s beautifully decorated on both side, so it do...
Sterling Silver
Sterling Francis I Christmas Ornament
By Reed & Barton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are happy to offer you this sterling silver Christmas ornament in the Francis I pattern by Reed and Barton. The ornament scene is that of the nativity in Bethlehem. A sterling sil...
Sterling Silver
1979 Towle Sterling Silver Christmas Ornament — “Deck the Halls”
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This charming 1979 sterling silver Christmas ornament by Towle Silversmiths beautifully captures the warmth and nostalgia of traditional holiday celebrations. Featuring a dual-sided ...
Sterling Silver
1980 Lunt Silversmiths Sterling Silver & Enamel Christmas Ornament
By Lunt Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This striking Christmas ornament, crafted in sterling silver with richly colored enamel, is the 1980 edition from Lunt Silversmiths, one of America’s oldest and most respected silve...
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Christmas Ornament
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Design Details Front Design Central Motif: A meticulously engraved dove with outstretched wings, symbolizing peace and divine blessing. The sculpting shows fine feather detailing...
Sterling Silver
$3,020
H 0.4 in W 1.1 in D 1.7 in
Victorian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette by Edward Smith, 1842, England
By Edward Smith
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver castle top vinaigrette depicting Abbotsford House; an addition to our collectable box collection This...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Philippe Wolfers silver guilt tea strainer, Belgium 1900.
By Philippe Wolfers
Located in Milan, IT
Tea strainer with long handle, in gilded silver with smooth and perforated cup, phytiform peduncle and engraved laurel to decorate the everted edge. Handle with smooth attachment whi...
Silver
$1,250 / item
H 2.25 in W 1 in
Bucherer Sterling Silver Enamel Guilloche Pin Brooch and Watch Holder, Swiss
By Bucherer
Located in New York, NY
A Swiss sterling silver and enamel Guilloche pin brooch watch holder by Bucherer, circa early-20th century, Switzerland. This is a pin and a watch holder in one (there is no watch me...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Sterling Silver Christmas Ornament
By Reed & Barton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver Christmas ornament by Reed and Barton dated 1982. It is the “Christmas Cross” ornament, just in time for the holidays! Merry Christmas.
Sterling Silver
Brass Sea Shell Planter
By Tony Duquette
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Patinated brass sea shell planter.
Brass
$48,120 / set
H 20.87 in W 38.19 in D 38.19 in L 38.19 in
Exclusive Jean Paul Gaultier Edition Mah Jong Sofa by Roche Bobois - France
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer, Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture edition Mah Jong sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois. Jean Paul Gaultier specially designed the fabrics for the Roche Bobois 'Mah Jong' sofa. The Ga...
Fabric, Foam, Bentwood
Vintage German Christmas Tree Stand Iron Folk Art .
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Hugh Christmas tree stand made of iron. The stand is decorated with three large hands painted Santa Claus. The Santa Claus is decorated on both sides with a Santa in red coat holding...
Iron
$22,341
H 70.87 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Monstera Floorlamp by Maison Jansen, France, 1980s, Brass Palm
By Maison Jansen
Located in Waasmunster, BE
Very unique vintage extra large Monstera floorlamp. In very good vintage condition, no missing leaves or heavy oxidation.
Brass
$5,765,705
H 203.94 in W 251.97 in D 143.7 in
George Trollope & Sons fireplace & room, Paris Exhibition 1878 Gold Medal Winner
Located in London, GB
George Trollope and Sons. Exhibited at the Paris Universal Exhibition in 1878 winning a Gold Medal for Excellence. The set forms the four sides of a complete panelled room that was ...
Marble
$22,720Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 7.49 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Le Mah Jong Modular Sofa Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois Missoni Silk Velvet, Corduroy
By Missoni, Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mah Jong modular sofa set by Hans Hopfer, designed in 1971 for Roche Bobois and in a current customized mix of textiles from Sonia Rykiel and the house of Missoni. Features multiple ...
Silk, Velvet
$5,484 / set
H 21.66 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
21stC "Mah Jong" Sectional Sofa By Hans Hopfer For Roche Bobois, France c.2000
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Elevate a living space with this stunning designer “Mah Jong” modular sofa suite by Roche Bobois. The set consists of two seat cushions, and two backrests. The layout of the sofa mak...
Fabric
Brass Shell Conch Planter
By Tony Duquette
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Patinated brass footed conch shell planter.
Brass
$4,578Sale Price|20% Off
H 63 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in
Maison Jansen Floor Lamp of Gilded Brass with Marble Base, 1970 France
By Maison Jansen
Located in Oirlo, LI
Maison Jansen floor lamp of gilded brass with marble base, 1970 France. Floor lamp maison jansen in gilded brass and marble, 1970s. Large leaf floor lamp in gilded brass from the ...
Marble, Brass
$1,029,590
H 33.47 in W 44.49 in D 24.81 in
Russian Malachite and Silver Table by Imperial Silversmiths the Grachev Brothers
By Grachev Brothers
Located in London, GB
Russian malachite and silver table by Imperial silversmiths the Grachev Brothers Russian, 1884 Measures: Height 85cm, width 113cm, depth 63cm This beautiful silver table was man...
Malachite, Silver
$607,239
H 49.41 in W 21.66 in D 24.81 in
pair of secessionist armchairs Joseph Maria Olbrich Friedrich Otto Schmidt 1898
By Joseph Maria Olbrich, Friedrich Otto Schmidt
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
pair of secessionist armchairs, Joseph Maria Olbrich (design), Friedrich Otto Schmidt (execution), 1898 technique: solid oak, brass, fabric (Backhausen, model “Abimelech”, designed ...
Brass
$1,296Sale Price / set|21% Off
H 9.45 in W 9.06 in D 1.78 in
19th Century Set of Twelve Antique Sterling Silver 'Entremet' Knives
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A 19th century set of twelve antique sterling silver 'Entremet' knives, the blades hallmarked with the 950/100 Minerva head stamp and offered in their original blue silk-lined presen...
Sterling Silver
$1,718
H 13.86 in W 9.53 in D 0.95 in
Scandinavian Modern, Rare, Zodiac Mirror by Lars Bergsten, Sweden
By Lars Bergsten
Located in Örebro, SE
Scandinavian Modern, rare, zodiac mirror by Lars Bergsten, Sweden. Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and use. Marks and scuffs. Please notice, wall suspen...
Stoneware
Sterling Silver Christmas Ornament
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Just in time for Christmas, we are offering this sterling silver “Snowflake” ornament by Gorham Silversmiths in the original packaging. What a beautiful way to dress up your Christm...
Sterling Silver
Silver punch ladle with bone handle, M & S, Vienna Austria 1880.
By Markowitdch & Scheid
Located in Milan, IT
Antique soup or punch ladle in silver and gilding. The handle, made of bone, is decorated on both sides. Signed M & S. In 1858, George Adam Scheid came to Vienna and entered the ...
Silver
$4,403
H 16.74 in Dm 11.03 in
Cordless Baccarat Table Light With Vintage Pucci Silk Lampshade Col. MOP
By Atelier Livia, Cristalleries De Baccarat, Emilio Pucci
Located in Hamburg, DE
THE LAMP CREATED BY STUDIO LIVIA IS A UNIQUE PIECE. THE VINTAGE BACCARAT LAMP BASE IN CLEAR CRYSTAL HAS A SQUARE TWISTET SHAPE AND FINDS A PERFECT ENDORSEMENT BY THE PATTERN OF THE ...
Crystal
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.