How do I clean antique silver?

Use a soft microfibre cloth and a gentle, non-abrasive silver cleaner formulated specifically for antique metalwork. Avoid harsh chemical dips that strip desirable patinas from recessed areas. Store pieces in tarnish-resistant cloths away from direct sunlight and high humidity to preserve the finish between polishings.

What is the difference between silver and silver plate?

Solid silver contains a high, regulated purity proportion throughout the entire object and bears official town and maker hallmarks. Silver plate consists of a thin layer of silver bonded to a base metal substrate. Examining worn edges often reveals the underlying base metal on plated items, whereas solid silver maintains consistent composition.

How do I date these items?

Official hallmarks on British pieces provide precise assay office marks, date letters, and maker symbols. Stylistic markers such as Edwardian restraint, Arts and Crafts hand-working, or Art Deco geometry also indicate the period. Comparative analysis of manufacturing techniques and documented signatures helps place unmarked continental or decorative objects.

How do I incorporate these pieces into a modern interior?

Combine reflective silver frames, trays, and lighting fixtures with matte textures and neutral backgrounds to create visual contrast. Small decorative items anchor bookshelves, side tables, and mantelpieces without overwhelming contemporary spaces. Mix periods carefully, pairing clean-lined Art Deco silver with minimalist decor or placing Edwardian vanity items on modern dressing tables.

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Early 20th Century Silver

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Early 20th century silver encompasses diverse domestic objects, lighting, and decorative items reflecting rapid stylistic evolution from Edwardian tradition to Art Deco modernity.

Cased Harrods London Set of 6 David Andersen Silver Enamel Spoons Norway Ca 1900

1900 - 1920

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Cased Harrods London Set of 6 David Andersen Silver Enamel Spoons Norway Ca 1900

From Bushells Antiques

£325

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

1900 - 1920

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A Pair of Early 20th Century Silver Mounted Cut Glass Perfume Globular Bottles

From Mark Buckley Antiques

£450

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

1900 - 1920

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Early 20thc Silver Plate Farraday & Son Style Electric Lamp

From Church Street Antiques & Interiors

£980

3+ MONTHS AGO

lighting

Early 20th Century Hand Carved Fairground Dragon Ride Fragment

1900 - 1920

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Early 20th Century Hand Carved Fairground Dragon Ride Fragment

From The House of Antiques

£2,995

3+ MONTHS AGO

sculptures

Early 20th Century Cold-painted Bronze Entitled "Bella" by Josef Lorenzl

1900 - 1920

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Early 20th Century Cold-painted Bronze Entitled "Bella" by Josef Lorenzl

From Hickmet Fine Arts

£2,750

3+ MONTHS AGO

sculptures

A Very Rare Pair of Early 20th Century Brass and Glass Lanterns

1900 - 1920

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A Very Rare Pair of Early 20th Century Brass and Glass Lanterns

From Yeats Country Antiques

£7,675

3+ MONTHS AGO

lighting

Exceptionally Rare and Unusual Silver and Enamel Hunting or Shooting Interest Letter Opener or Knife by A. Barrett, Piccadilly, London, 1902

1900 - 1920

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Exceptionally Rare and Unusual Silver and Enamel Hunting or Shooting Interest Letter Opener or Knife by A. Barrett, Piccadilly, London, 1902

From Hough & Son

£500

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

Pair of Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Wmf Plaques

1900 - 1920

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Pair of Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Wmf Plaques

From I M Chaney Antique Furniture

£300

3+ MONTHS AGO

metal

1900 - 1920

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C1900-1930 a Nickel Plated Candle Lamp

From Lancaster Antiques

£120

3+ MONTHS AGO

lighting

An Early 20th Century Silver and Niello Box, Siam Circa 1920

1900 - 1920

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An Early 20th Century Silver and Niello Box, Siam Circa 1920

From Robert Belcher Antiques

£395

3+ MONTHS AGO

boxes

Listings span multiple decades, incorporating Edwardian, Art Deco, Art Nouveau, and Arts and Crafts movements across silver, bronze, brass, and glass.

1900 - 1920

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Early 20th Century Bamboo Sword Stick

From AJD Antiques

£600

3+ MONTHS AGO

miscellaneous

A Charming Arts & Crafts Silver Pendant Vesta

1900 - 1920

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A Charming Arts & Crafts Silver Pendant Vesta

From Andrew Cox Antiques

£165

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

Margaret Evangeline Wilson Oil Painting ‘ Morning Glory’

1920 - 1940

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Margaret Evangeline Wilson Oil Painting ‘ Morning Glory’

From Graham Reed Fine Art

£495

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Early 20th Century Decorative Scandinavian Caviar Ice Server Set

1900 - 1920

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Early 20th Century Decorative Scandinavian Caviar Ice Server Set

From Debenham Antiques Ltd

£1,195

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Welsh British Modernist, Ca 1905: Purple Hills, Clouds with a Silver Lining, Italian Village Oil on Canvas

1900 - 1920

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Welsh British Modernist, Ca 1905: Purple Hills, Clouds with a Silver Lining, Italian Village Oil on Canvas

From Skippings Fine Arts

£1,250

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Antique Early 20th Century 1.45ct Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring

1900 - 1920

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Antique Early 20th Century 1.45ct Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring

From Mitaine

£5,495

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Early 20th Century Silver

Cased Harrods London Set of 6 David Andersen Silver Enamel Spoons Norway Ca 1900

A Pair of Early 20th Century Silver Mounted Cut Glass Perfume Globular Bottles

Early 20thc Silver Plate Farraday & Son Style Electric Lamp

Early 20th Century Hand Carved Fairground Dragon Ride Fragment

Early 20th Century Cold-painted Bronze Entitled "Bella" by Josef Lorenzl

A Very Rare Pair of Early 20th Century Brass and Glass Lanterns

Exceptionally Rare and Unusual Silver and Enamel Hunting or Shooting Interest Letter Opener or Knife by A. Barrett, Piccadilly, London, 1902

Pair of Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Wmf Plaques

C1900-1930 a Nickel Plated Candle Lamp

An Early 20th Century Silver and Niello Box, Siam Circa 1920

Early 20th Century Bamboo Sword Stick

A Charming Arts & Crafts Silver Pendant Vesta

Margaret Evangeline Wilson Oil Painting ‘ Morning Glory’

Early 20th Century Decorative Scandinavian Caviar Ice Server Set

Welsh British Modernist, Ca 1905: Purple Hills, Clouds with a Silver Lining, Italian Village Oil on Canvas

Antique Early 20th Century 1.45ct Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring

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