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International Sterling Richelieu

Richelieu by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 108 pcs Dinner
Richelieu by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 108 pcs Dinner

Richelieu by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 108 pcs Dinner

By International Silver

Located in Big Bend, WI

Designed in the French Renaissance style this ornate pattern has nature inspired motifs including the popular acanthus leaf. Large Dinner Size Richelieu by International Sterling Si...

Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

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Richelieu by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set of 12 Service 102 Pieces
Richelieu by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set of 12 Service 102 Pieces

Richelieu by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set of 12 Service 102 Pieces

By International Silver

Located in Big Bend, WI

Designed in the French Renaissance style this ornate pattern has nature inspired motifs including the popular acanthus leaf. Stunning Richelieu by International sterling silver flat...

Category

Vintage 1930s Renaissance Sterling Silver

Materials

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Richelieu Gold by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12 Set Vermeil
Richelieu Gold by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12 Set Vermeil

Richelieu Gold by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12 Set Vermeil

By International Silver

Located in Big Bend, WI

Add some luxe to your life with this fabulous Richelieu Gold by International sterling silver flatware set - 48 pieces.

Category

Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

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106 Pc International Silver Co Sterling .925 Richelieu Flatware Set & Case
106 Pc International Silver Co Sterling .925 Richelieu Flatware Set & Case

106 Pc International Silver Co Sterling .925 Richelieu Flatware Set & Case

By International Silver

Located in Dayton, OH

106 piece set of sterling silver flatware by International Silver Co in the Richelieu pattern (first produced in 1935) and wooden storage chest.

Category

Late 20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

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Richelieu By International Sterling Silver Tea Set Five-Piece Hand Chased
Richelieu By International Sterling Silver Tea Set Five-Piece Hand Chased

Richelieu By International Sterling Silver Tea Set Five-Piece Hand Chased

By International Silver

Located in Big Bend, WI

Richelieu by International. Richelieu by International five-piece sterling hand chased tea set.

Category

20th Century Tea Sets

Materials

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Richelieu by International Tea Set Four-Piece with Tray Fabulous #1631
Richelieu by International Tea Set Four-Piece with Tray Fabulous #1631

Richelieu by International Tea Set Four-Piece with Tray Fabulous #1631

By International Silver

Located in Big Bend, WI

Gorgeous Richelieu by International four-piece sterling silver tea set with sterling silver tray.

Category

20th Century Tea Sets

Materials

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Richelieu by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Eight Service
Richelieu by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Eight Service

Richelieu by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Eight Service

By International Silver

Located in Big Bend, WI

Gorgeous Richelieu by International Sterling Silver flatware set of 36 pieces.

Category

Vintage 1930s Sterling Silver

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Richelieu by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 118 Pcs
Richelieu by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 118 Pcs

Richelieu by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 118 Pcs

By International Silver

Located in Big Bend, WI

Designed in the French Renaissance style this ornate pattern has nature inspired motifs including the popular acanthus leaf. Monumental Richelieu by International Sterling Silver...

Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

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Richelieu by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service Luncheon 32-Pc
Richelieu by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service Luncheon 32-Pc

Richelieu by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service Luncheon 32-Pc

By International Silver

Located in Big Bend, WI

Richelieu by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set - 32 Pieces.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Northern Renaissance Sterling Silver

Materials

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International Sterling Silver Tea Tray in Fancy Richelieu Pattern
International Sterling Silver Tea Tray in Fancy Richelieu Pattern

International Sterling Silver Tea Tray in Fancy Richelieu Pattern

By International Silver, Meriden Britannia Company

Located in New York, NY

Richelieu sterling silver tea tray. Made by Meriden Britannia (part of International) in Connecticut, ca 1930.

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Materials

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International Sterling Richelieu For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal international sterling richelieu for your home. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, every international sterling richelieu was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an international sterling richelieu — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An international sterling richelieu is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a International Sterling Richelieu?

Prices for an international sterling richelieu start at $69 and top out at $14,995 with the average selling for $3,995.

Finding the Right Sterling-silver for You

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.

Questions About International Silver

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 10, 2024
    Yes, the International Silver Company produced real silver products. The hallmark "IS," however, refers to the brand and does not indicate purity, as International Silver mass produced silverplated flatware and holloware as well as sterling. In order to determine if the piece is real silver, look for the standard marks that indicate purity — the number 92.5 or 925 and the word “sterling” are indicators of sterling quality.

    When an object is described as “silver” or “sterling silver,” it means that it contains 92.5% pure silver (the remaining 7.5% consists of copper and/or other alloys). The purity standard was first established in England and later adopted in the United States. The mark on antique British sterling-silver pieces is the lion passant (a lion walking to the left), which signifies a work is 92.5 percent pure sterling; if it’s not there, it is likely silverplate — or not English.

    International Silver was a Connecticut conglomerate formed from 17 companies in 1898. It was once the largest manufacturer of silver and silver-plated products in the world.

    Find antique International Silver Company serveware, platters and decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.