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What is the difference between silver and antique silver?

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What is the difference between silver and antique silver?
The difference between silver and antique silver is age. Items of any age made of silver or a silver alloy may be called silver. The term antique silver refers to silver pieces that are at least 100 years old. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique, vintage and modern silver tableware and decorative objects.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
Shop for Antique Silver Epergnes on 1stDibs
French Empire Gilt Silver Epergne, c1805
Located in valatie, NY
This beautiful French early 19th century gilt sterling silver epergne is decorated with classical
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Centerpieces

Materials

Silver

Swedish-Made Silver Epergne Circa 1852
Located in Opole, PL
Swedish-Made Silver Epergne Circa 1852 A footed epergne designed for fruits or sweets. Its surface
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Antique 1850s Swedish Centerpieces

Materials

Silver

Edwardian English Sterling Silver Epergne or Centerpiece
By Sibray, Hall Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver epergne or centerpiece; part of our
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Antique Early 1900s Great Britain (UK) Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Epergne, England 1894
By Elkington Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are thrilled to offer you this sterling silver epergne from 1894, manufactured by Elkington
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Antique 1890s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Epergne by Fattorini Sons
By Fattorini Sons 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver epergne/centrepiece; an
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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Centerpieces

Materials

Silver

French 19th Century Silver Epergne with Pierced Foliage and Scrolling Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French silver epergne from the 19th century, with pierced silver bowls and foliage motifs
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Antique 19th Century French Centerpieces

Materials

Silver

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