Sterling Silver

Exceptional table cigar or cigarette box in 925/1000 sterling silver, gold plated, and decorated with translucent two-tone striped fired enamels over guilloché engraving. Finely hand...

Sterling silver cylindrical tankard gilded inside. The body is embossed an engraved by hand with scrolls and flowers Measure: 730 grams.

Rectangular/octagonal table box in 925 silver. The box was completely handmade in Florence at the end of the last century. Engraved with floral and abstract motifs, it has been fin...

This pattern was named after the art of repoussé (the process of embossing metal from the back by hammering), originally used in European silversmithing. The Repousse pattern, first ...

Direct from Paris: A magnificent antique French 950 sterling silver flatware set by Frances Premier Silversmiths “Puiforcat”, currently owned by Hermes. A gorgeous service for 24 which includes additional Mother-of-Pearl handled dessert and cheese knives, 4 salt cellars with serving spoons and custom-made storage chest, 306 pieces in total – circa late 1800s. The annals of French decorative arts reserve a distinguished chapter for the House of Puiforcat, a name that has become synonymous with the pinnacle of silversmithing excellence since its establishment in 1820. This Parisian firm emerged during a golden age of French craftsmanship, when the demand for luxury tableware among aristocracy and haute bourgeoisie created fertile ground for artistic innovation. Puiforcat distinguished itself through an uncompromising commitment to quality, most notably through its pioneering use of 950 sterling silver, a purer alloy than the conventional 925 standard. The firm's flatware sets, particularly those featuring the elegant filet and laurel garlands motifs, like this stunning set, represent not merely functional tableware but veritable works of art that continue to command admiration and premium prices in the collector's market. The Early Years: The Puiforcat story begins with Jean-Baptiste Fuchs, who established his silversmith workshop in Paris in 1820 before adopting his mother's surname, Puiforcat. This nominal change marked the beginning of a family dynasty that would dominate French luxury silverware production for generations. The firm initially specialized in ecclesiastical silver and ceremonial objects, but under Jean Puiforcat's leadership during the mid-19th century, it transitioned decisively into the production of luxury flatware...

Modern figural marmalade jar. Murano glass bowl in form of pumpkin. Round and lobed in speckled orange with green patch ; cased solid white interior. Sterling silver cover domed with...

Pr. of Italian Barocco revival five light candelabras. These Candlesticks are the result of the excellence of Italian craftsmanship that cures to perfection details and design balan...

Set of 12 Francis I sterling silver nut dishes. Made by Reed & Barton in Taunton, Mass. Quatrefoil well, lobed sides, and scrolled rim. Embossed fruits and leaves. Nice pieces in the...

Early Allan Adler cuff links, full marked "ALLAN ADLER" and "STERLING" featuring a dark ebony stained rosewood accent fixed to a modernist style sterling post. The cuff links measur...

Semi-round and flattened 800 solid silver vase. The vase was completely handmade in Milan - Italy - by the silversmith "L'artigiano del cesello" for Arva...

We are thrilled to offer you this sterling silver tea set by Gorham Silversmiths, hallmarked 1874. This one hundred and fifty years old set has been ...

Silver Hip Flask. A beautiful gentleman's oval pocket silver hip flask with a curved profile. This exceptional hip flask with plain domed hinged lid with screw bayonet fitting. The h...

Antique Silver Butter Dish with Crystal Liner & Spoon, Elegant Vintage Tableware This antique silver butter dish is a striking example o...

Erickson worked for Arthur J Stone between 1915-1932, where he learned to make hand wrought silver. He then opened his own thriving silver shop that is owned today by his son, Peter,...

This is a turn-of-the-19th-century sterling silver decorative bowl, designed and crafted by silversmith Odiot, Paris. The piece was crafted in France circa 1880. The rounded shape, r...

A magnificent, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver serving dish with cover made by Robert Garrard II; an addition to dining silverware collection This magnificent antique Victorian sterling silver dish has a rounded hexagonal form. The body of the serving dish is plain and embellished with a contemporary bright cut engraved crest of on a cap of maintenance turned up a lion passant*. The plain body is encompassed with a cast and applied rosette border to the rim, accented with a leaf decorated corner pieces. The dish is fitted with an impressive domed hexagonal cover, embellished with chased interlacing foliate and trellis designs, all on a matte background to the rounded sides. The upper portion of the domed cover is ornamented with further chased foliate decoration, accented with a paralleling scalloped border. The cover is surmounted with a magnificent cast hallmarkedsterling silver finial realistically modelled in the form of the aforementioned crest; a cap of maintenance turned up a lion passant. This exceptional antique sterling silver dish with lid...

Art Deco Sterling silver centerpiece dish, International Silver Co, C.1940. The large dish on plain pedestal foot, the body with scalloped undu...

An impressive pair of sterling silver faceted vases, standing a commanding 14 inches tall, striking in both scale and architectural clarity. Crafted by Sylvan Bros., these vases are ...

A wonderful german 800 sterling silver cherub figural centerpiece by Lazarus Posen, circa 1890 In the Rococo style, with a putti / cherub holding...

Lovely little sterling silver snuffbox, fully hallmarked with gold plated interior. Lovely chasing on lid and sides, classic high Victorian repousse w...

International sterling flatware in the pattern Vision designed by Ronald Hayes Pearson patented in 1961. This discontinued pattern features clean, Modernisn inspired lines and is fea...

Pair of Silver Salt Cellars with Cobalt Liners, Antique English Floral Design A fine pair of antique English sterling silver salt cellars, each of circular form, decorated with repou...

Table clock in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fire enamel on guilloché and fine hand engravings. The clock has a base of cm. 4 x 10 and is rectangular cm. 8 x...

An elegant sterling silver water pitcher of refined classical form, combining graceful proportions with understated decorative detail. The body is beautifully shaped with a gently sw...

12 knives, 9 1/4" 12 forks, three-tine, 7 5/8" 12 salad forks, 3-tine, 6 1/2" 12 teaspoons, 5 3/4" One gravy ladle, 7 1/8" One serving spoon, 7 7/8" One cold meat fork, 8 1/2" One su...

Vintage Falstaff Silver-Plated Goblet, Made in Spain, Ornate Stem Cup Elegant and timeless, this vintage Falstaff silver-plated goblet showcases refined European craftsmanship with ...

Elevate your fruit with this small tazza from Georg Jensen’s grape series. Designed by Georg Jensen in 1916, Produced in Denmark with post-1945 marks. Very good condition. Surface ...

James Robinson For 70 years, James Robinson has been selling exquisite handmade sterling silver flatware in Sheffield, England. Today, the silver is still made in the traditional wa...

Named for the Richard the Lion Hearted, this pattern was inspired by the rich architectural decoration of old English mansions. Introduced in 1932, the design appears to be deeply carved so the details stand out clearly, offsetting the central ornamental shield mimicking those carried by knights during the crusades and the pointed oval top and neck framed in curling leaves. The confident styling will elevate every meal into a festive dining experience, and enhance traditional and formal settings Beautiful and huge King Richard by Towle...

Monumental King Edward by Gorham sterling silver flatware set - 58 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 8 7/8" 12 forks, 7" 12 salad forks, 6 1/8" 12 teaspoons, 6" 1 gravy ladle, 6...

Pair of Art Deco sterling silver napkin rings, ca 1925. Each: Concave and faceted with molded rims. Fully marked including stamp for New York maker Clarence A. Vanderbilt and no. 84....

Designed and made in Rhode Island, USA, this awesome sterling flatware set features 77 pieces total, with enough main components to serve 8 people with all the standard pieces: large...

A fine example of an Art Deco table box made from solid English silver with lavish gilding on the interior. The top of the box has a spectacular emerald green guilloche enamel decor...

ENGLISH KING (c. 1885) Patterns similar to our English King were first used in France and England late in the eighteenth century and have remained among the most popular styles for>...

A magnificent, fine and impressive, large antique Edwardian English sterling silver carriage clock, an addition to our silver timepiece collection. This magnificent antique Edwardian sterling silver carriage clock has a plain rectangular form onto four bun feet. The surface of this large and impressive Edwardian clock is plain and unembellished. This impressive antique silver carriage...

San Lorenzo was introduced by Tiffany & Co. in the year 1916. Named for Florence's Church of San Lorenzo, its shield and paneling are typical of Renaissance Revival design. This noble pattern goes well with Victorian, Edwardian or neoclassical styles. Outstanding San Lorenzo by Tiffany & Co. sterling silver flatware set in vintage fitted Tiffany chest...

Tgus antique tea or coffee set was made by the renowned Henry Birks of Canada and dates to approximately 1920 and done in a Georgian style. This four piece set is composed of sterlin...

Silver frame made with the lost wax casting technique. The frame is in Art Nouveau style and the verifiable weight is all in silver, except for the wooden back. The decorations are...

Dating to c.1950, this is an original vintage pair of solid sterling napkin rings sitting in their original presentation case (age related marks to the exterior), the box even contai...

This captivating sterling silver Viking longship salt cellar is both a decorative showpiece and a functional table accessory. Designed in the form of a traditional Norse vessel, it f...

A beautiful set of 24 Sheffield forks and knives with electroplated nickel silver blades/tines, and hallmarked sterling silver handles. Each upper is h...

A fine antique American tea strainer. In sterling silver. By Dominick & Haff. Supported by 4 tapered feet with a scalloped, square body and with a carved ebony handle. Simply a w...

Edwardian Classical sterling silver coffee and tea set. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1910. This set comprises 5 pieces: Coffeepot, teapot, creamer, sugar, and waste bowl. Ta...

Date marked 1962/63, Sterling, by Tiffany & Co., England. Modern and Art Deco collide in this very sleek coffee or chocolate set. Brilliant as a decorative accessory or perfect ...

Sterling silver and crystal caviar bowl Hallmarked 925 Made by Robbe and Berking Height 17.5 cm, diameter: 17 cm

Antique Silver Plated Butter Dish with Domed Lid Vintage English Covered Butter Server Elegant Tableware & Collectible Dining Décor Introduce timeless sophistication to your dining...

This Italian Baroque style Sterling Silver mirror is fully hand embossed and chiselled on silver sheet by hand. The two side mirrors are attached by silver hinges. 4.600 grams. Ita...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V sterling silver water/cordial jug; part of our dining silverware collection. This exceptional, fine and impressive antique sterling silver jug...

Wonderful quality antique Victorian silver sterling seven bottle cruet set by Elkington & Co, having a quality antique Victorian silver sterling circular shaped stand with a pierced ...

Classic Bouquet by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set, 56 pieces. The handle design is a bouquet of flowers with pierced and beaded detailing. This se...

Direct from France: Direct from a private chateau near Paris, a stunning 184pc. gold plated sterling silver (vermeil) flatware set by internationally known French silversmiths "Societe Parisienne d'Orfevrerie" complete with original 6-drawer storage cabinet and 16 magnificent serving pieces, superb condition - circa 1911 and no monograms. The annals of 19th century French silverware bear witness to numerous illustrious workshops, yet few achieved the remarkable synthesis of technical mastery, artistic innovation, and aristocratic prestige as the Société Parisienne d'Orfèvrerie. Founded by Odiot during the flourishing years of the Second Empire, this distinguished Parisian firm carved its legacy through exceptional creations in gold-plated 950 sterling silver, known as vermeil, particularly in the realm of flatware. While maintaining its distinct identity, the firm's close association with the legendary Odiot dynasty - through shared master craftsmen, parallel design philosophies, and overlapping aristocratic patronage - positioned it among the foremost creators of luxury tableware in nineteenth-century Europe. The Early Years: The emergence of Société Parisienne d'Orfèvrerie coincided with a period of remarkable innovation in French decorative arts during the mid-nineteenth century. Though lacking the multi-generational heritage of the Odiot dynasty, which traced its origins to 1690, SPO rapidly ascended to prominence by adopting and adapting the exacting standards that had made Odiot synonymous with excellence in European silverware. This connection manifested most significantly through the migration of skilled artisans between workshops, as numerous master silversmiths who had trained in Odiot's ateliers brought their expertise to SPO's benches. These craftsmen carried with them not only technical knowledge but also the aesthetic sensibilities that defined French high silverwork during this golden age. What set Société Parisienne d'Orfèvrerie apart was its particular specialization in vermeil, the art of gold-plating sterling silver. While Odiot certainly produced vermeil pieces among its vast output, SPO made this technique a defining characteristic of its production, particularly in flatware. The process demanded extraordinary precision, involving the plating of 950 sterling silver - an alloy of exceptional purity containing 95% fine silver - with a substantial layer of 24-karat gold. This marriage of precious metals created tableware that combined the structural integrity and luminous quality of silver with the sumptuous warmth of gold, resulting in pieces that glowed with rich, deep radiance. The technical challenges of this process were considerable, requiring perfect preparation of the silver surface and meticulous control of the gilding bath to ensure even, durable coverage that would withstand generations of use. Master Craftsman in Vermeil: The foundation of SPO's flatware excellence lay in its uncompromising approach to materials and technique. In an era when many manufacturers had begun adopting the 925-sterling standard for economic reasons, SPO remained steadfast in its use of 950 silver, a purer alloy that offered superior workability and a distinctive luminous quality. This higher silver content not only enhanced the metal's natural brilliance but also provided greater resistance to the stresses of daily use, ensuring that pieces maintained their structural integrity over decades of service. The gold plating process itself represented a triumph of French electrochemical innovation, with SPO's craftsmen perfecting a technique that deposited a substantially thicker and more durable layer of gold than conventional gilding methods. Each component in an SPO flatware service represented countless hours of skilled labor, beginning with the careful forging of blanks that would be transformed through a series of specialized processes. Master chasers employed repoussé techniques to create intricate decorative motifs on handles, working from the reverse side to produce low-relief designs of floral arrangements, mythological scenes, or geometric patterns. Engravers then refined these elements, adding delicate details that brought the designs to life with astonishing realism. The functional elements of each piece received equal attention, with blades and bowls carefully balanced for optimal weight distribution and ergonomic comfort. A single place setting might require weeks of work from multiple specialists, each contributing their expertise to create a harmonious whole. The most elaborate commissions incorporated personalized elements that transformed functional tableware into bespoke works of art. Aristocratic clients frequently requested custom monograms or family crests, often executed in exquisite detail with additional embellishments of enamel or precious stones. These personalized touches not only demonstrated the owner's status but also served as a testament to SPO's ability to accommodate the most discerning tastes. The firm's workshops maintained extensive pattern books containing hundreds of design variations, allowing for nearly infinite customization while maintaining the cohesive aesthetic that defined SPO's output. A Favorite of European Royalty: Like its esteemed counterpart Odiot, Société Parisienne d'Orfèvrerie enjoyed considerable favor among European royalty and aristocracy, particularly during the reign of Napoleon III. The Second Empire court's appetite for lavish tableware created ideal conditions for SPO's ascent, with the firm's vermeil flatware becoming a particular favorite for state banquets and diplomatic gifts. The inherent qualities of vermeil - its resistance to tarnishing in humid conditions and its opulent visual appeal - made it especially desirable among the international elite who frequented Paris during this period of unprecedented luxury. Among SPO's most illustrious commissions was a comprehensive twelve-place vermeil service created for Empress Eugénie, wife of Napoleon III. This magnificent ensemble exemplified the rococo revival style favored by the imperial court, with each piece featuring elaborate rocaille scrollwork intertwined with naturalistic vine motifs. The service's attention to detail extended to its specialized pieces, including fish servers with delicately pierced blades and sauce ladles with perfectly balanced handles. Another significant patron, Tsar Alexander II of Russia, commissioned a vermeil flatware service featuring Cyrillic monograms and subtle references to traditional Russian decorative arts, demonstrating SPO's ability to adapt its designs to diverse cultural preferences. The firm's clientele extended beyond imperial courts to include the rising financial and industrial elites of the period. American magnates touring Europe, British aristocrats refreshing their country estates, and the newly wealthy bourgeoisie of Paris all sought SPO's creations as tangible symbols of their refined taste and social standing. This broad appeal stemmed from SPO's unique position at the intersection of traditional craftsmanship and innovative production techniques, allowing it to meet the exacting standards of old-world aristocracy while satisfying the practical demands of modern entertaining. Awards and Accolades: The excellence of Société Parisienne d'Orfèvrerie's creations received formal recognition at the great international exhibitions that served as showcases for industrial and artistic achievement throughout the nineteenth century. The 1855 Paris Exposition Universelle marked a watershed moment for the firm, where its exhibition of vermeil flatware earned a gold medal and lavish praise from the international jury. Contemporary accounts particularly noted the flawless execution of the gilding and the ergonomic perfection of each piece, with one critic remarking that the flatware seemed to "anticipate the hand's movements before being lifted." Subsequent appearances at the 1862 London International Exhibition and the 1867 Paris World's Fair further cemented SPO's reputation as a leader in luxury flatware...

Beautiful Debussy by Towle sterling silver flatware set of 67 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 9". 12 forks, 7 1/2". 12 salad forks, 6 1/2". 12 ...

This pattern was designed by internationally renowned Italian architect and designer Gio Ponti and introduced by Reed & Barton in the year 1958. It has a wonderful Mid-Century Modern Design. This is our best selling Mid Century Modern flatware...

Da Vinci Engraved by Reed & Barton, circa 1967, Sterling Silver flatware set - 78 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 9 1/8" 12 forks, 7 1/2" 12 salad forks, 7" 12 teaspoons, 6 ...

Antique Silver Cream Jug London 1899 Messrs Barnard. The jug on on three shell knuckle mask feet, swirl design surround body, scalloped everted rim, acanthus foliate capped double scroll handle. Handle to spout : 4.25 inches. Width: 2.50 inches. Height: 3 inches. Weight: 105 grams.

Named for King Richard I of England. Described as truly a royal pattern with regal dignity drawn from the romantic background of the pomp and pageantry of Richard the Lion-hearted an...

Turn-of-the-century Chantilly-Grand sterling silver 3-piece coffee set. Made by Gorham in Providence. This set comprises coffeepot, creamer, and sugar. Scrolled rims, spread and scro...

"New Art" - the name is a literal translation of the French "Art Nouveau" was introduced as a not-full-line pattern with four motifs: Iris, Easter Lily, Narcissus, & Orange Blossom. In 1900, one year after New Art was introduced, Durgin introduced the single motif...

Set of 3 Art Nouveau Sterling silver vanity tools. American circa 1900. Each piece features a female figurine. Tools include, button hook, shoe horn with brass horn and roller. Weighted Sterling...

A pair of elegant Antique George II Sterling Silver Tapersticks. These early Georgian Candlesticks have an elegant quatrefoil shaped base with 4 stylised shells on the corners. The T...