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Why is sterling silver called sterling?
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Opinions differ as to why sterling silver is called sterling. Some scholars believe that the name comes from the term Easterlings, referring to coin makers who relocated from Germany to England in the 12th century. Others say that sterling is a derivation of Starling, the name of the one-penny silver coin in circulation in 1300 when King Edward I issued a decree that all silver articles were to be at least 92.5% pure silver. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of sterling silver jewelry, tableware and decorative objects.
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Antique English Novelty Walnut Sterling Silver Box - 1899 by Sampson Mordan
Located in Bath, GB
The box is modelled in the form of a Walnut beautifully crafted to be expected by this venerable silversmith.
The box is hinged in full working order and retaining it's lavishly gil...
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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
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Sterling Silver
Large Signed Cartier Sterling Silver Mid-Century Photo / Picture Frame
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century photo or picture frame.
By Cartier.
In sterling silver.
With a robust easel back stand.
Marked Cartier / Sterling / 53 / Hand Made
Sight Height: ca. 9 7/8 in...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver
Fountain pen Ballpoint pen Tray and Letter Opener for Desk Set enamel Salimbeni
By Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Luxurious Desk Set
Description:Elevate your workspace with this sophisticated set of desk objects, comprising a ballpoint pen, fountain pen, tray, and letter opener, all crafted from...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Victorian Vanity Box by David Edwards
Located in Northampton, GB
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Sterling Silver Fittings by Thomas Douglas of London Dated 1845
From our Vanity Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Rosewood Vanity Box by David Ed...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver, Brass
Vintage Buccellati Sterling Silver Figural Leaf Bowl or Vide Poche
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed Italian silver bowl or vide poche.
By Buccellati.
In sterling silver.
From the Natura series.
In the form of a leaf (possibly a Maple or Geranium leaf) supported by...
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20th Century Italian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Sterling Silver
George III Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Scottish Snuff Mull With Hinged Lid
Located in New York, NY
Georgian (George III) Period, sterling silver-mounted (unmarked, but tested) ram's horn snuff mull having a hinged lid, Scotland, Ca. 1795. Measures 2 3/4 inches diameter at widest ...
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Antique 1790s Scottish George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
