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What is antique silver plating?
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Antique silver plating is a thin layer of genuine silver applied over top of a base metal. Depending on the piece, the main metal may be copper, brass or nickel. You'll find a range of antique silver-plated decorative objects on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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Silver bell with filled background
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver bell with filled background. Metal: Silver. Origin: English. Brand: . Weight
Category
Early 20th Century European Desk Sets
Materials
Silver
Military Interest - Victorian sterling silver bell with military inscription
By E.&E. Emanuel
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1892 by Emanuel Emanuel, this striking, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver
Category
Antique 1890s English Victorian Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver bell with bows, garlands, pen holder and internal mechanism
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver bell with bows, garlands, pen holder, mechanism inside and harlequin standing
Category
Antique 19th Century European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
$1,000 Sale Price
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Silver bell with relief and cut handle
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver bell with embossed and cut-out handle. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand
Category
Antique 19th Century European Religious Items
Materials
Silver
Silver bell w/ a barbarian warrior figure on a pedestal w/ reliefs
garlands
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver bell with a barbarian warrior figure on a pedestal with reliefs and garlands
Category
Antique Early 18th Century European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
$1,000 Sale Price
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Silver bell with beaded reliefs and cut-out handle
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver bell with crimped reliefs and cut-out handle. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese
Category
Antique 19th Century European Religious Items
Materials
Silver


