Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Wick Trimmers Birmingham, England 1845
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This exceptional pair of antique Victorian sterling silver wick trimmers has a hinged scissor action.
Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Wick Trimmers, George IV Style, 1829
By Jonathan Hayne
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This exceptional pair of antique George IV sterling silver wick trimmers has a hinged scissor action.
Sterling Silver
Antique Silver-Plated Candle Wick Trimmer Scissors, Victorian Table Decor
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique Silver-Plated Candle Wick Trimmer Scissors, Victorian Table Decor An exquisite antique silver-plated candle wick trimmer, showcasing elegant Victorian craftsmanship and timel...
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish Sterling Silver Wax Jack
By David Duncan
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The wax jack has a plain central column surmounted with a tapering capital comprised of a cast sterling silver sprung hinged wick trimmer, accented with an inset circular taper holde...
Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Wax Jack by Comyns, 1924, England
By Charles and Richard Comyns
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The wax jack has a central column surmounted with an unusual capital comprised of a cast sterling silver sprung hinged wick trimmer, accented with an inset circular taper holder to t...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Wick Trimmers
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This exceptional pair of antique Victorian sterling silver wick trimmers has a hinged scissor action.
Silver, Sterling Silver
Thomas Radcliffe 1819 Sterling Silver Wick Trimmers
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This exceptional pair of antique George III sterling silver wick trimmers has a hinged scissor action.
Sterling Silver
1830 Antique Sterling Silver Wick Trimmers and Snuffer Tray
By Jonathan Hayne
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This exceptional pair of antique Victorian sterling silver wick trimmers/snuffer has a hinged scissor action.
Sterling Silver
Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Wick Trimmers and Snuffer Trays, 1802
By Thomas Wallis II
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Georgian English sterling silver candle snuffers / wick trimmers and snuffer trays; an addition to our silver flatware collection ...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Sold
H 4 in W 6 in D 7 in
George 111 Silver Chamberstick with Wick Trimmers and Extinguising Cone, 1812
By John & Thomas Settle
Located in London, GB
George 111 Silver Chamberstick with Wick Trimmers and Extinguising Cone, 1812 The matching wick trimmers are made in steel and silver, and the cone is silver. This exquisite chambe...
Sterling Silver, Steel
$1,427
H 0.4 in W 2.37 in D 6.7 in
Odiot Grape Scissors 19th Century, Vermeil with Rich Wine Yard Style Chiseling
Located in Paris, FR
Odiot is one of the most French famous silversmiths. First established in 1690, during the reign of Louis XIV by Jean-Baptiste Gaspard Odiot and then Napoleon the first emperor favor...
Vermeil
Victorian Style Sterling Silver Grape Shears
By Israel Freeman & Son Ltd. 1
Located in New York, NY
Pair of sterling silver, Victorian style grape shears, Sheffield, England, 1938. "Fox and Grapes" motif on each handle. One of the cutting "blades" has a serrated edge to make cuttin...
Sterling Silver
$3,136
H 6.11 in W 1.97 in D 1.97 in
Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Posey Holder or Tussy Mussy from 1878
By Roberts & Belk Ltd. 1
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield, 1878 by Roberts & Belk, this very attractive, Victorian, antique, sterling silver Posey holder, or tussy mussy, has scroll pierced decoration at the top, and...
Sterling Silver
Antique French Continental .800 Silver Tea Strainer
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique tea strainer is hallmarked by an unknown maker, but originated from France and dates to approximately 1890 and done in a period Victorian style. The strainer is composed...
Silver
George III Sterling Silver Chamber Stick
By Henry Chawner
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A wonderful George III period chamber stick in sterling silver by Henry Chawner of London. An elegant scrolled handle is mounted to an octagonal base underneath a column with reeded ...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Edwardian Sterling Silver Chamberstick by Tiffany and Company
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian, sterling silver chamber stick, Tiffany and Company, New York, inventory marked for 1902-1903. Measures 4 inches high x 5 1/2 inches in diameter x 7 1/4 inches across from ...
Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Gimbal Table Lighter by Andrew Barrett, 1910
By Andrew Barrett & Son
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine, and impressive, antique George V English sterling silver gimbal table lighter; an addition to our smoking related silverware collection This exceptional antiqu...
Agate, Sterling Silver
$657
H 90 in W 2.25 in D 2.25 in
Antique Vintage English Sterling Silver Asparagus Tongs Ben Wade Sheffield 1921
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Superb Heavy Gauge Sterling Silver Asparagus Serving Tongs of Traditional Form, with unusual decorative wide ladder pattern blades. Mark of B W for Ben Wade York Place Leeds, Englan...
Sterling Silver
Victorian Period Sterling Silver Muffineer/Sugar Caster
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Period, sterling silver muffineer/sugar caster, Birmingham, England,, year-hallmarked for 1899. Measures 7 inches high (at highest point - top of finial) x 2 3/4 inches dia...
Sterling Silver
$4,639
H 7.29 in W 4.53 in D 3.94 in
Scottish Silver - Rare George III Sterling Silver Wax Jack - Edinburgh 1801
By McHattie & Fenwick
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Edinburgh in 1801 by McHattie & Fenwick, this handsome, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Wax Jack, is plain in style, with reed detailing. The wax jack measures 7.25...
Sterling Silver
$400
H 4 in W 2.5 in D 0.25 in
Sterling Silver Scissors to Cut the Stems of the Bunches of Grapes, USA 1900.
By Sterling USA
Located in Milan, IT
Vintage sterling silver grape shears/scissors by Watson of Attleboro, MA. They were a maker of silver novelties from 1880 onward. These grape shears feature floral-style handles depi...
Silver
Antique Floral Grape and Vine Sterling Silver Grape Shears Scissors
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Antique solid sterling silver grape shears featuring a grape and vine floral design. Marked sterling on the blade area. These would be a beautiful addition to any table when you are ...
Sterling Silver
$745
H 7 in W 9.5 in D 1.5 in
Antique silver grape scissors, Krusius Brothers, Germany late 19th century.
By International Sterling
Located in Milan, IT
Antique grape scissors, Krusius Brothers, made of sterling silver with the motif of grapes, grape leaf, vine in three dimensions with fox heads. These shears are made in Germany and ...
Sterling Silver
$650
H 1.25 in W 5 in D 1.75 in
Georgian-Style Continental Silver '.800' Austrian Candle Wick Cutter or Snuffer
Located in New York, NY
Georgian-style, Continental silver (.800) candlewick snuffer or cutter, Austria, year -hallmarked for 1855. Measures 5 inches long x 1 3/4 inches wide (at widest point) x 1 1/4 inche...
Sterling Silver
$140 / set
H 4.75 in W 1.75 in D 0.13 in
Set of Two Handcrafted Silver Plate Scissors with Steel Blade, Sweden
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful silver plated set off two Scissors, vintage Sweden. Nice addition to every table. Some patina, but this is old-age. Found at an Estate sale in Stockholm, Sweden.
Metal, Silver Plate
$1,650Sale Price / set|34% Off
H 2 in W 7 in D 2 in
Victorian Silver Candle Snuffer with Tray 19th Century English Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This 2 part candle snuffer is from the late 19th century Victorian. The snuffer shears are sterling silver except for the part that puts out the flame. It has many hallmarks. The tra...
Metal, Sterling Silver
$199,513
H 47.75 in W 66.5 in
Grand 19th Century English Marine Painting in Stunning Light
By John Wilson Ewbank
Located in London, GB
John Wilson Ewbank (1799 - 1847) Shipping in the Harbour, South Shields Oil on canvas 39.5 x 58 inches unframed 47.75 x 66.5 inches framed Provenance: Christie's October 2002; L...
Oil
American Coin Silver Calling Card Case
Located in New York, NY
American coin silver calling card case. The Gorham Corp., Providence, Rhode Island, circa 1850s. Measures: @3 1/2 inches high x @2 1/2 inches wide. Holds standard sized business card...
Silver
$53,893
H 98.43 in Dm 84.65 in
Italian Murano Glass Chandelier, Floral & Multicolored — Giovanni Dalla Fina
By Giovanni Dalla Fina Gallery
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian Murano glass monumental multi-tier chandelier crafted during the nineteen sixties showcases theatrical, festive Venetian Baroque revival lighting design by Giovanni Dalla Fin...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Antique Brown Leather Riding Boots with Trees, 1890s Austria
By Rudolf Scheer & Söhne
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
A pair of exquisite decorative brown leather riding boots made by Austrian Imperial shoemaker Scheer - Purveyor of the imperial and royal court of the Austrian and Hungarian empire. ...
Leather
$3,317 / set
H 53.15 in W 27.96 in D 3.94 in
Set of 4 Antique French Stained-Glass Doors, Art Nouveau, Circa 1900
Located in TOURCOING, FR
This beautiful set of early 20th-century French stained-glass windowed doors features vibrant Art Nouveau–inspired motifs, highlighted by rich reds, greens, and amber tones. The hand...
Stained Glass, Wood
Early 19th Century Beige Bessarabian Tapestry Woven Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 19th Century Beige Bessarabian Tapestry Woven Wool Rug Featuring an Adamesque central medallion set against a warm caramel ground, the composition is elegantly anchored by swa...
Wool
Set of 12 English Porcelain Botanical Plates, Spode, circa 1900
By Spode
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 English porcelain botanical plates, Spode, circa 1900.
$89,500 / set
H 3.5 in W 5 in D 5 in
Stuart Devlin Set of Twelve Silver and Silver-Gilt "Twelve Days of Christmas"
By Stuart Devlin, Cartier
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing an extraordinary and complete collection of Twelve English silver and silver-gilt "Twelve Days of Christmas" gift boxes, presented as edition No. 94 out of a limited prod...
Sterling Silver
$11,615
H 14.18 in W 10.63 in D 8.27 in
19th Century Coromandel Vanity Box with Silver Gilt Fitted Interior by Asprey
By Asprey International Limited
Located in London, GB
A Victorian Coromandel and Brass bound Dressing Case By Asprey The hinged cover with an inset brass monogram, the base with a jewellery drawer and two fitted internal trays, contai...
Brass, Silver, Vermeil
$207,703Sale Price|24% Off
H 53.125 in W 43.25 in
Portrait of Anne, Lady Russell, later Countess of Bedford
By Anthony van Dyck
Located in London, GB
A three-quarter length portrait of Anne, Lady Russell, later Countess of Bedford (1615-1684), in a blue dress. Attributed to Sir Anthony Van Dyck. Anne Carr, Lady Russell, an estee...
Oil
$11,000 / set
H 38.25 in W 46.75 in D 24.5 in
Matched Pair of Georgian Mahogany Serpentine Chests, One Signed Joseph Rawson of
Located in Houston, TX
A beautifully assembled matched pair of Georgian mahogany serpentine-front chests of drawers, dating to the late 18th. Though likely originating from different workshops — one possib...
Mahogany
$6,240Sale Price|20% Off
H 13.5 in W 6 in D 4.5 in
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Coffee and Tea Set, American Colonial
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sheffield, MA
Tiffany & company four-piece sterling silver coffee and tea set, circa 1940. Comprised of coffee pot, tea pot, sugar and creamer, all with faceted corners and monogrammed 'PPB', ...
Sterling Silver
$9,609Sale Price|30% Off
H 70.87 in W 52.76 in D 29.14 in
Vintage 1980s Playmatic Pinball Trailer, Folk Art Design, 134x74 cm
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Recreational machine model pinball trailer playmatic.
Iron
$409,958
H 86.03 in Dm 51.97 in
Extremely Rare Victorian Chandelier of Exceptional Quality and Size by F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
An extremely rare early Victorian 20-light cut-glass silvered mounted chandelier of exceptional quality the baluster thumb and radial cut shaft with lower shaft canopy and draping pa...
Silver Plate
$9,850Sale Price|23% Off
H 5.25 in W 26 in D 22 in
A French 19th-20th Century Ebonized Wood & Plated Surtout de Table Centerpiece
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th-20th century neoclassical revival style ebonized wood and figural silver plated mounted plateau Surtout de Table centerpiece in the manner of Buccellati. The ...
Wood
Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage
Located in New Orleans, LA
A work of extraordinary craftsmanship, this exquisite English vanity case is as much an item of luxury as it is of necessity. Known as a nécessaire de voyage, the case features a lux...
Velvet, Glass, Wood
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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