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Is antique silverware real silver?
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Whether antique silverware is real silverware or not varies. Many antique flatware pieces feature silver plate, so they consist of a base metal beneath a layer of genuine silver. There is also flatware made entirely from sterling silver, which is an alloy that is 92.5% silver and 7.5% base metal. Researching the hallmarks found on your silverware using trusted online resources can help you determine whether the items are sterling silver or silver plate. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also assist you. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique silverware.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
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Tiffany
Co Audubon Sterling Silver Iced Tea Spoon 7 3/8" #23102
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co Audubon Sterling Silver Iced Tea Spoon
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20th Century Dinnerware and Flatware Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
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Located in Mount Kisco, NY
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Vintage 1950s American Dinnerware and Flatware Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
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Antique Durgin Chrysanthemum Sterling Silver Fork
Spoon Salad Servers
By William B. Durgin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of sterling silver salad servers.
By Durgin (and also bearing marks for Black, Starr & Frost).
In sterling silver.
With a gold wash to both the spoon bowl and fork ti...
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20th Century American Victorian Flatware and Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair Christofle France Delafosse Silverplate Fork
Spoon Salad Servers
By Christofle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of silverplate salad servers.
By Christofle France.
In the Delafosse pattern with wheat & flower decoration throughout.
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Materials
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By Fabergé
Located in Orimattila, FI
Faberge
84 Silver Bone Moscow 1896-1908 Fabergé Ivan Lebedkin Knife and Fork
Silver Knife and Fork. K. Fabergé
84 silver, bone. Stamped K. Fabergé Moscow...
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20th Century Russian Dinnerware and Flatware Sets
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Located in Mount Kisco, NY
The iconic Repousse silverware pattern made its debut in 1828, making it the oldest sterling silver pattern produced in the United States. Repousse is the the process of embossing metal from the back by hammering and was used to create an embossed design on the entire stem and handle of the flatware. Beautifully defined patterns appear on all pieces of this flatware of substantial quality and weight. Circa 1950 and gently used, this Stieff flatware...
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Vintage 1950s American Dinnerware and Flatware Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
