As you’ll find in the following pictorial price guide, however, antique silver plate is not void of value although it rarely sells for as much as comparably styled and weighted antiques fashioned of sterling silver.
Simpson and Hall Wheeled Cherub Relish Dish
Simpson & Hall silver plate. Includes fork. No damage or repairs.
Condition: ExcellentSize: 10" x 8"Value: $1,170 (Morphy Auctions, 12/09)
Figural Napkin Ring Salt and Pepper Combination Set
Oxidation to the silver plate but otherwise condition is excellent. No damage or repairs.
Value: $117 (Morphy Auctions, 12/09)
Continental Silver Plate Dressing Table Box
Chased with courting couple scene within a guilloche frame and sides that are chased with floral and ribbon swags.
Condition: Very goodSize: 8 1/4" longValue: $58.50 (Morphy Auctions, 8/09)
Derby Silver Plate Company Cake Stand
Derby Silver Plate Company cake stand chased with foliage and figures at work within scrolls.
Condition: GoodSize: 11 7/8" in diameterValue: $29.25 (Morphy Auctions, 8/09)
Bird on Crate Figural Napkin Ring
Tufts napkin ring #1633. Silverplate is tarnished. No damage or repairs.
Condition: Near mintValue: $263.25 (Morphy Auctions, 12/09)
Cherub Holding Glass Plate
Silver plated cherub with glass plate. No damage or repairs.
Condition: ExcellentSize: 12" x 16"Value: $468 (Morphy Auctions, 12/09)
Tufts Iron Figural Napkin Ring
James W. Tufts figural napkin ring #1636. Silverplate is tarnished. No damage or repairs.
Condition: ExcellentValue: $468 (Morphy Auctions, 12/09)
19th Century English Inkstand
Retailer’s mark “H M EMMANUEL & SONS/ ORDNANCE ROW/PORTSEA”.
Condition: GoodSize: 6" tallValue: $175.50 (Morphy Auctions, 8/09)
Wilcox Silver Plated Figural Wine Glass Holders
Wilcox #2388 wine glass holders with a cherub holding mirror and bird with a nest at the base. No damage or repairs.
Condition: ExcellentValue: $234 (Morphy Auctions – 12/09)