Tiffany & Co. Used: Vintage Silver and Cutlery

Tiffany & Co. has stood for New York silversmithing since 1837. Here you will find silver objects, cutlery and flatware used and vintage, every piece described with condition and photos.

Buying used Tiffany & Co.: silver, hallmarks and barware

  • Tiffany und Co. has stood for American silver at a European level since 1837. Our focus here lies on table and bar objects; related pieces can be found in Table silver, in the Tableware selection and under Jewellery.

    What you will meet here

    • Bowls, trays and boxes in sterling silver
    • Bar accessories such as bottle openers, coolers and stirrers
    • Small desk objects and paperweights
    • Individual pieces of jewellery from various decades

    Why the hallmarks reveal so much

    The house has documented its production without gaps since the nineteenth century through systems of letters and numbers. Many pieces can therefore be dated to the decade and to the director responsible, often more precisely than with any European competitor.

  • silver can be refurbished

    Sterling silver can be refurbished: polishing brings back the shine of a 1950s bowl, while signs of use remain part of its story. Silver that already exists stays in use; no new production.

    How to use silver

    Silver looks best in use, not on display. Put the bowl on the table and place something in it rather than setting it in a cabinet. Against warm wood and linen it reads as homely, against chrome and glass as cool and formal. A light patina in the recesses may stay, it traces the shape.

    What the experts look for

    • A hallmark with maker's name, sterling mark and pattern number
    • Even wall thickness, particularly at rims and handles
    • Repairs at solder joints: cleanly finished rather than built up
    • Engravings belong to the history and rarely reduce the value

    Keep browsing

    The French counterpart can be found at Cartier and the wider selection under Design classics.

Frequently asked questions and answers

How do I recognise genuine Tiffany silver?

By the hallmarks: the Tiffany & Co. signature, usually with Sterling or 925, often with a pattern number. The stamps sit on the underside or rim; we photograph them for every piece.

Which Tiffany pieces do you carry?

Mainly flatware and hollowware: cutlery, bowls, trays and serving pieces, plus smaller objects for the interior. Much of it comes from ranges long out of production.

How do I care for tarnished silver?

Polish with a silver cloth along the grain and lift stubborn tarnish with a mild silver dip. Store dry afterwards, ideally with anti-tarnish strips, and the shine lasts a long time.

Is used Tiffany silver sought after by collectors?

Hallmarked silverware is sought after by collectors, especially discontinued ranges. Buying used you pay well below list price and often get finer old workmanship.

Are these vintage pieces or simply used Tiffany pieces?

Both terms apply: vintage describes age and design language, used describes the history. How old a piece is and its condition is always stated with the item.

How do I sell Tiffany pieces through 2nd home?

Yes. On the Sell page you describe your piece with photos, we check it and come back with an assessment and the next steps.

How do you ship Tiffany pieces?

By parcel service and well padded. You see the shipping cost on the product page before ordering.

Can I see a piece in person before buying?

It depends on the location. Many of our sellers allow a viewing by appointment. Just contact us with the item you are interested in.

  • curation, selection and active search

    Every product you find on 2nd home comes from our curation and quality process . This includes our Tiffany & Co. pieces - from new to used and vintage.

    Our team is constantly looking for trends and new items to offer you high-quality vintage and second-hand goods and plenty of inspiration.

    And if you are looking for something specific, you can contact us at any time.

  • Delivery

    At 2nd home you buy what already exists: our furniture , carpets , lights and decorative objects are available and ready to ship, with no production lead time as with new furniture. Another advantage when you buy vintage and second hand.

    For more information about shipping and delivery , see Returns & Refunds .

  • service

    At 2nd home we place great importance on quality and customer satisfaction. Sellers are selected by 2nd home, and every piece is described with its condition, dimensions and photos.

    If you have any questions, our customer service will help you You can find further information about our buyer protection, legal guarantee and right of return in our cancellation policy .

  • Pre-owned instead of new

    Every piece has already been made and stays in use; there is no new production.

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