Buy Silver — Antique Silverware in Geneva
Discover antique silver for the table, the home or a collection. MINERVE presents silver flatware, serving pieces and individual objects in Geneva, with photographs and object-specific descriptions. Start with the published selection or tell us the maker, period or type of piece you are seeking.
Choose an object you understand
Before deciding, ask for the marks, dimensions, weight, condition and any available provenance. A silver standard such as 800, 925 or 950 describes fineness; it does not by itself establish age, authorship or collectable quality. For weighted candlesticks and filled handles, distinguish gross weight from the silver present.
Browse the current selection · Learn to read silver hallmarksSilver for your table or collection
Availability, the asking price, shipping and any viewing arrangements are confirmed for the individual object. An enquiry does not reserve a piece.
- Flatware and serving pieces: check pattern, piece count, matching marks and later replacements.
- Tea services, bowls and trays: compare scale, surface condition, inscriptions and repairs.
- Candlesticks and candelabra: ask about detachable parts, loaded bases and assembly.
Looking for a particular piece?
Send a photograph of a pattern you want to match, an existing service or an example of the object you seek. Include dimensions, intended use and a budget. MINERVE can discuss what is currently available and whether a suitable search is practical.
Understand a silver object’s identity · Keep its documentation togetherIs this a silver bullion service?
This page concerns antique and collectable silver objects. For a discussion of physical silver as an asset, use the separate capital allocation page.
Can I inspect a piece before buying?
Ask us about the individual object. Viewings in Geneva are arranged in advance, subject to its location and availability.
Can you help match my cutlery service?
Send clear photographs of the pattern and marks, along with dimensions and the pieces missing. Matching depends on what can be found; it is not guaranteed.