November 20, 2008
Sterling silver is an alloy of 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metals (pure silver is too soft for functional uses), which has been used for centuries to create ceremonial items. Sterling enjoyed a surge in popularity from the mid 1800s to early 1900s, and many antique sterling silver items from that era are highly sought by collectors, including English and French pieces, flatware, tea service pieces, trays, plates, pitchers, bowls and cups.
How did I get started collecting Arts and Crafts silver? My wife and I had been collecting Arts and Crafts it… [more]
The period of English history from 1770 to 1820 was a time of great change and great prosperity for England. … [more]
Paul Somerson's incredible reference on handwrought metalwork from the American Arts and Crafts movement of the ear… [more]
An extensive reference guide to silver marks, hallmarks, trademarks and maker's marks found on antique and vintage … [more]
A great reference on silver from the Victoria and Albert Museum. View silver items by theme, see highlights from th… [more]
Graham Hodges' collection of antique Georgian (as in King George of England) silver sugar tongs from 1760 to 1820. … [more]
Start some tea brewing, get your finger sandwiches ready and sit down to this exquisite reference by Elizabeth Wil… [more]
This huge online database from the Speed Art Museum is a rich trove of beautiful photos and reference information o… [more]
The late Sir Arthur Gilbert's collection of European silver, gold, enamel and other items, now housed in London. Ga… [more]
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204 Piece R & B Francis I Sterling Set For 12 Old Mark$6,200.00 Ends Sunday 2 bids
Antique Sterling Flatware -14 Piece Place Setting-mint $4,000.00 Ends Friday 7 bids
Tiffany Tea Service~6pc. Sterling Silver 1850's + Tray Buy it Now$3,050.00 Ends Saturday 4 bids
Puiforcat 94p Antique French Sterling Silver Flatware$2,950.00 Ends Sunday 27 bids
72pc Reed Barton Francis I Sterling Silver Flatware Set$2,560.00 Ends Tuesday 17 bids
Hirata & Co Repousse Sterling Coffee Tea Set 2.5 Kg Nr$2,200.00 Ends Saturday 1 bid
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver 5 Light Candelabra$2,028.00 Ends Saturday 3 bids
2215: Gorham Sterling Silver Partial Flatware Set In$2,000.00 Ends in 11 hours 1 bid
Rich & Sumptuous Sterling Silver Tea Set W Tray 118ozs,$2,000.00 Ends Sunday 11 bids
Gorham Gadroon 148 Piece Sterling Silver Flatware Set$2,000.00 Ends Sunday 14 bids
Puiforcat Antique French Sterling Silver Flatware 36/ps$1,999.00 Ends Friday 1 bid
International Sterling Silver Flatware-84 Pc. Set$1,800.00 Ends Sunday 5 bids
Sterling Flatware Chantilly By Gorham Dinner Sz 102 Pcs$1,775.00 Ends in 9 hours 12 bids
Large Sterling Silver Tray Wedgewood Frank Smith Nr$1,611.00 Ends in 1 hour 24 bids
60p Georg Jensen Sterling Dinner Flatware Set Acorn Nr!$1,525.00 Ends Monday 15 bids
140 Pc 16 Ps Wallace Grand Baroque Sterling Flatware$1,475.00 Ends Sunday 19 bids
58 Piece Towle Old Master Sterling Set No Monos 1942 $1,295.00 Ends Tuesday 1 bid
Antique Russian Solid Silver & Enamel Kovsh Or Wine Cup$1,275.53 Ends Sunday 17 bids
Francis I Reed Barton Sterling Flatware Set 48 Pc$1,089.00 Ends in 8 hours 1 bid
Gorham Stunning Sterling Centerpiece Saxon Stag C1870$1,075.00 Ends Monday 4 bids
Gorham Chantilly Sterling Silver Flatware 101pc Chest$1,026.00 Ends Sunday 11 bids
Huge Wallace Sterling Flatware Set Grande Baroque 92 Pc$1,025.02 Ends Sunday 9 bids
Wonderful Benjamin Smith Sterling Tea Urn$1,025.00 Ends in 6 hours 10 bids
Reed & Barton Francis I - Set For 12 People [101pieces]$1,025.00 Ends Wednesday 2 bids
Mint Carrs Dubarry Canteen 1994 Silver Cutlery 5871g! $1,011.37 Ends Tuesday 9 bids
Gorham Chantilly Sterling Silver Flatware 85 Pieces Nr$1,000.00 Ends in 7 hours 20 bids
2216: Partial Sterling Silver Flatware Set By Gorham$1,000.00 Ends in 11 hours 1 bid
103 Pcs Birks Saxon Sterling Silver Flatware Set$999.99 Ends in 6 hours 1 bid
Sterling Silver Tea / Coffee Set 7 Piece $960.00 Ends Sunday 8 bids
Tiffany Sterling Silver Classical Compote C1882 39oz$930.00 Ends Wednesday 20 bids
Sterling Silver Tea Set & Tray, 135oz Floral Repousse!$918.89 Ends Sunday 17 bids
2271: Cased Sterling Silver Flatware Set By Whiting$900.00 Ends in 11 hours 1 bid
2233: Frank M. Whiting Sterling Silver Tea Set$900.00 Ends in 11 hours 2 bids
Wallace Grande Baroque Sterling Flatware Set 50+ Pcs!$900.00 Ends Saturday 2 bids
George W. Shiebler Sterling Silver Sardine Server 2551$885.00 Ends Saturday 43 bids
Puiforcat Antique French Sterling 54pc Flatware Service$880.00 Ends Wednesday 8 bids
98pc Buccellati Pttrn San Marco Venezia Silver Flatware$869.99 Ends Tuesday 16 bids
Georg Jensen Denmark Organic 5" Pedestal Sterling Bowl$860.00 Ends in 7 hours 6 bids
Stunning 6 Piece Sterling Gorham Candelabra Suite.$810.00 Ends in 5 hours 7 bids
Vintage 79 Pc.eloquence Sterling Silver Lunt Flatware$800.00 Ends Friday 1 bid
Wallace Rosepoint Sterling 77 Pieces Inc Unique Pieces$780.11 Ends in 4 hours 6 bids
Buccellati Sterling Oval Centre-piece$775.00 Ends in 5 hours 16 bids
Antique Rare Elkington Huge Sterling Silver Candelabra$763.78 Ends Saturday 14 bids
99: William Iv Sterling Silver 4-piece Tea Service$750.00 Ends Friday 3 bids
295: English Carved Giltwood Cushion Mirror$750.00 Ends Saturday 1 bid
1147: Chantilly Sterling Flatware Service By Gorham$750.00 Ends Sunday 2 bids
Tiffany Sterling Portuguese Strawberry Figural Tureen$750.00 Ends Tuesday 2 bids
Silver Teapot & Stand 1802 Peter, Anne, William Bateman$744.18 Ends in 4 hours 10 bids
Austro Hungarian Imperial Sterling Silver 800 Flatware$735.00 Ends Sunday 11 bids
60-pc Whiting Imperial Queen Sterling Flatware In Case$710.00 Ends Monday 5 bids
2285: Four-piece Sterling Silver Tea Set In Art Deco$700.00 Ends in 11 hours 1 bid
Wallace Grand Baroque Sterling Silver Flatware$700.00 Ends Sunday 19 bids
Tiffany Sterling Flemish 41-piece Flatware Set 1911 Wow$700.00 Ends Tuesday 1 bid
Damask Rose Heirloom Sterling Silver - Service For 12$690.00 Ends in 44 mins 13 bids
Large Continental Tea Coffee Set Tray Solid 800 Silver$680.00 Ends Sunday 15 bids
Superb Boxed 1959 Canteen Solid Silver Cutlery 2472g $679.28 Ends Friday 27 bids
Walker& Hall Art Deco 1930 4 Piece Silver Teaset 1468g $679.28 Ends Friday 53 bids
Antique Solid Silver Coffeepot Hm London 1833 Rare!$656.63 Ends in 3 hours 8 bids
19c Antique French Silver Sterling Tea Coffee Pot Set !$655.66 Ends Tuesday 25 bids
Gorham Chantilly Sterling Flatware 63 Piece Set Om$630.22 Ends in 11 hours 5 bids
