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Is the Derby Silver Company real silver?

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Is the Derby Silver Company real silver?
Yes, the Derby Silver Company is real silver. However, most pieces produced by the maker are silver-plate, meaning they have a finish that consists of a thin layer of genuine silver. The remainder of the silver-plated tableware and decorative objects are made of base metal. Founded in 1872, the Derby Silver Company was an American silversmith best known for its line of silver-plated mirrors, combs, brushes, clocks, flatware and tea sets. On 1stDibs, explore an assortment of Derby Silver Company silver wares.
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Silver Plated Combination Cigar Cutter/Bud Vase by Derby, Connecticut circa 1885
Located in Incline Village, NV
This is a most unusual piece appealing to both those who collect cigar cutters, and collectors who seek out silver plated novel items. It consists of a bottom scalloped edged bowl wh...
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Antique 1880s American Victorian Barware

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Silver Plate

Antique Silver Plated Egg Cup w/ Sculptural Chick Wishbone by Derby Silver
Located in New York, NY
This antique egg cup from Derby Silver Company, crafted in America circa 1900, is a charming and whimsical piece. Silver-plated for added elegance, it...
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Antique Early 1900s American Aesthetic Movement Tableware

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Silver Plate

Victorian Silver Plated Oil Lamp by Derby Silver Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a Victorian silver-plated oil lamp or table lighter, made by the Derby Silver Company, as indicated by the hallmark on the underside. The piece likely dates from the late 19t...
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Early 20th Century American Rococo Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique Derby SP Co International Silver Plated Wedding Basket w Repousse
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Derby SP Co International Silver Plated Wedding Basket w Repousse. Item features unique village scenes, with courting and other figu...
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Decorative Baskets

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Silver Plate

19th Century Silver Plated Victorian Figural "Kate Greenway" Themed Napkin Ring
Located in Incline Village, NV
The Kate Greenway style Victorian figural silver plated napkin rings are probably the most sought after and desirable rings of the 19th century, and this ring depicting a little girl sitting on a small sled next to a napkin ring is in that category. Kate Greenway was a mid 19th century British children's book author who created Dickens' like characters with innocent child type characteristics, and illustrated them in her publications; attaining world wide acclaim and adoration which was not lost on the figural napkin ring industry at the time. This ring is completely original in every aspect with no restoration, and the majority of the silver plate still intact. The floral and wreath repousse application to the central ring body is bordered by a double ring raised edge perimeter. The girl is cast in great detail with lifelike facial features and Victorian period clothing and bonnet. The underneath is marked (see image) ""Derby Silver Co.Derby, Ct," and "Quadruple Plate 316" with the anchor and crown logo in the center. All in all, this is simply a lovely and charming desirable ring to add to your collection or even better to adorn your dinner tableware presentation. The ring was manufactured by the Derby Silver plate company...
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Antique 1880s American Victorian Tableware

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Silver Plate

Derby S.P. Co International Figural Repousse Village Silverplate Water Pitcher
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Derby S.P. Co International Figural Repousse Village Silverplate Water Pitcher. Item features a unique village "party" scene to pitch...
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Early 20th Century Renaissance Pitchers

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Silver Plate

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