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Fabulous French All Sterling Silver Ice Cream Set 13 pc Swans Empire
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
950/1000 French Sterling Silver guarantee.
Prestigious silvermith :
Gaston Bardies
13 rue des
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Flatware and Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
PUIFORCAT Rare French Sterling Silver Ecuelle Covered Serving Dish/Tureen
By Emile Puiforcat
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
titre for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver guarantee
The decoration on this piece is simply
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Serving Bowls and Tureens
Materials
Sterling Silver
Fabulous French Sterling Silver Fish Flatware Set 12 pc Vine Leaves pattern
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
titre for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver guarantee
Prestigious silversmith :
Ernest Combeau
118
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Dinnerware and Flatware Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Fabulous French Sterling Silver Fish Flatware Set 24 pc Vine Leaves pattern
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
titre for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver guarantee
Prestigious silversmith :
Ernest Combeau
118
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Dinnerware and Flatware Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
PUIFORCAT Fabulous French Sterling Silver Fish Flatware Set Roses, Service for 8
By Emile Puiforcat
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
. Undoubtedly collectibles !!
Head of Minerve 1 st titre for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver guarantee
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Dinnerware and Flatware Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Queille Masterpiece French All Sterling Silver 18k Sugar Sifter Spoon Swan, Putti
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
1 st titre for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver Vermeil guarantee. The quality of the gold used to
Category
Antique 1880s French Empire Dinnerware and Flatware Sets
Materials
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
PUIFORCAT Masterpiece French Sterling Silver Vermeil Serving Knife Knights with Box
By Emile Puiforcat
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
1 st titre for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver Vermeil guarantee.
A serving/ice cream/pastry
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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Dinnerware and Flatware Sets
Materials
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
PUIFORCAT Fabulous French Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set 19 pc w/Chest
By Emile Puiforcat
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
and the same silversmith available.
Head of Minerve 1 st titre for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Dinnerware and Flatware Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Puiforcat French All Sterling Silver Salad Serving Set 2 pc Empire Swans
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
titre for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver guarantee.
This salad serving set comprises a three-tined
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Flatware and Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Ravinet French Sterling Silver Cutlet Holders Set 6 pc w/box Art Nouveau
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
Minerve 1 st titre on the handles for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver guarantee
The design and
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Dinnerware and Flatware Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
PUIFORCAT Masterpiece French All Sterling Silver Ice Cream Set 2 pc Trilobé
By Emile Puiforcat
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
titre for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver guarantee
A set of truly exceptional quality, for the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Flatware and Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
PUIFORCAT Top Quality French Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set 18 pc Foliage
By Emile Puiforcat
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
titre for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver guarantee.
Prestigious silvermith :
Emile Puiforcat, 16
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Flatware and Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
PUIFORCAT French All Sterling Silver Vermeil Ice Cream Set 14 pc
By Emile Puiforcat
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
/1000 French Sterling Silver guarantee.
Prestigious silversmith :
Emile Puiforcat, 16 rue Chapon
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Flatware and Serving Pieces
Materials
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Lapparra French Sterling Silver Tea/Coffee Spoons Set 12 pc w/box Empire
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
...
Head of Minerve 1st titre for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver guarantee.
Prestigious silversmith
Category
Antique 1890s French Empire Dinnerware and Flatware Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
BOIVIN Fabulous French All Sterling Silver Hors D
oeuvre Set 4 pc Rococo
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
titre for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver guarantee
Louis XV, Rococo style inspiration for this set
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Flatware and Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gorgeous French All Sterling Silver Vermeil Liquor Cups 12pc with Tray Flowers
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
Minerve 1 st titre for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver Vermeil guarantee.
Prestigious silversmith
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Dinnerware and Flatware Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
Gorgeous French All Sterling Silver Dessert Hors d
Oeuvre Set 4 pc Mascarons
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
st titre on the handles for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver guarantee
Head of Minerve 2 nd titre on
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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Flatware and Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Coignet Fabulous French All Sterling Silver Vermeil Strawberry Set 2 pc Rococo
By Louis Coignet
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
st titre for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver Vermeil guarantee.
The design and workmanship of this
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Flatware and Serving Pieces
Materials
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
CANAUX French Sterling Silver Two Piece Carving Set with Box Musical Instrument
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
on the handles for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver guarantee and stainless steel upper parts engraved
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Dinnerware and Flatware Sets
Materials
Stainless Steel, Sterling Silver
LINZELER Fabulous French All Sterling Silver Oyster Forks 12 pc Armorial Crown
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
Exceptional Oyster Forks 12 pc in all sterling silver. The sophistication of this design and the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Flatware and Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
PUIFORCAT Rare French Sterling Silver Vermeil Tea Spoons Set 12 pc Acanthus
By Emile Puiforcat
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
titre for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver Vermeil guarantee. The quality of the gold used to recover
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Flatware and Serving Pieces
Materials
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Gorgeous French Sterling Silver
Mother of Pearl Dessert Set 4 pc w/box
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
titre on the upper parts for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver guarantee & Mother of Pearl handles
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Flatware and Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
PUIFORCAT Fabulous French All Sterling Silver Tea
Coffee Service 4 pc Bacchus
By Emile Puiforcat
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
!!
Head of Minerve 1 st titre for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver guarantee
Prestigious silversmith
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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Dinnerware and Flatware Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Puiforcat French Sterling Silver Dessert and Fruits Knife Set 12 pc box Rococo
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
.
Hallmarks :
All the set with Head of Minerve 1 st titre on the handles for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver
Category
Antique 1880s French Rococo Dinnerware and Flatware Sets
Materials
Stainless Steel, Sterling Silver
Christofle Rare French All Sterling Silver Dessert Hors D
oeuvre Set 4 pc box
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
Christofle or Puiforcat.
Head of Minerve 1 st titre for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver guarantee
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Antique 1880s French Neoclassical Flatware and Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gorgeous French Sterling Silver Dessert/Hors d
Oeuvre Set 4 pc box Art Nouveau
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
Head of Minerve 1 st titre on the handles for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver guarantee. Silverplate
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Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Flatware and Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Soufflot French All Sterling Silver Vermeil Hors D
oeuvre Dessert Set 3 pc
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
Minerve 1 st titre for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver Vermeil guarantee. The quality of the gold used to
Category
Antique 1880s French Rococo Dinnerware and Flatware Sets
Materials
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique French All Sterling Silver Tea and Chocolate/Coffee Set 4 pc Rococo
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
.
Hallmarks :
Head of Minerve 1 st titre for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver guarantee.
Prestigious
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Dinnerware and Flatware Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
PUIFORCAT French All Sterling Silver Vermeil Sugar Sifter Spoon w/box Mascarons
By Emile Puiforcat
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
.
Hallmarks :
Head of Minerve 1 st titre for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver Vermeil guarantee. The quality
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Flatware and Serving Pieces
Materials
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
PUIFORCAT Top French Sterling Silver Vermeil Salt Cellars Pair Louis XVI pattern
By Emile Puiforcat
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
1 st titre for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver Vermeil guarantee
No monogrammed.
Prestigious
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Flatware and Serving Pieces
Materials
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
COIGNET Fabulous French All Sterling Silver Dessert Set 4 pc Original Box Iris
By Louis Coignet
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
Sterling Silver guarantee
Prestigious silversmith :
Louis Coignet
20 rue Barbette - Paris
was active
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Flatware and Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Puiforcat Rare French Sterling Silver Tea or Coffee Spoons Set 12 pc box Swans
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
Minerve 1 st titre for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver guarantee
Exceptional French sterling silver Tea
Category
Antique 1880s French Empire Flatware and Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Fabulous French Sterling Silver Tea or Coffee Pot Louis XVI Pattern
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver guarantee
An exceptional tea or coffee pot from the point of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Coffee and Tea Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
HUIGNARD Exceptional French All Sterling Silver Ice Cream Set 14 pc Art Nouveau
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
necessitated many more hours work than usual.
Head of Minerve 1 st titre for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Flatware and Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
PUIFORCAT Gorgeous French Sterling Silver Liquor Cups 12 pc w/Tray Rococo
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
work. No monogrammed.
Head of Minerve 1 st titre for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver Vermeil
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Flatware and Serving Pieces
Materials
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
French All Sterling Silver Vermeil Hors D
oeuvre Set 4 pc w/box
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
.
Hallmarks :
Head of Minerve 1 st titre for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver Vermeil guarantee
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Flatware and Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
PUIFORCAT Rare French Sterling Silver Vermeil Dessert Spoons Set 12 pc Trilobé
By Emile Puiforcat
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
your table.
Head of Minerve 1 st titre for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver Vermeil guarantee
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Dinnerware and Flatware Sets
Materials
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
PUIFORCAT French Sterling Silver Dinner Knife Set 6 pc New Stainless Blades
By Emile Puiforcat
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
PUIFORCAT Fabulous French Sterling Silver Dinner Knife Set 6 pc Rococo handles have fantastic
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Dinnerware and Flatware Sets
Materials
Stainless Steel, Sterling Silver
Boulenger Rare French Sterling Silver Vermeil Twelve Coffee Tea Cups Saucers
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
Head of Minerve 1 st titre for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver Vermeil guarantee
Exceptional and
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Rococo Coffee and Tea Sets
Materials
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
French Sterling Silver Cut Swirled Crystal Claret Jug or Pitcher
By Tetard Freres
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Antique French sterling silver and crystal serving pitcher with interior tube for ice
Large
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Antique 1880s French Rococo Wine Coolers
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
BOIVIN Fabulous French Sterling Silver Vermeil Tea Spoons Set 12 pc Rococo
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
Minerve 1st titre for 950/1000 Vermeil French Sterling Silver guarantee. The quality of the gold used to
Category
Antique 1880s French Rococo Dinnerware and Flatware Sets
Materials
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Imposing Antique French Sterling Silver Serving or Vegetable Dish 14"4
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
Imposing Antique French Sterling Silver Serving or Vegetable Dish 14"4
Rare, Exceptional, Heavy
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Serving Bowls and Tureens
Materials
Sterling Silver
GRANDVIGNE French Sterling Silver Vermeil Tea Coffee Spoons Set 12 pc Trilobé
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
st titre for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver Vermeil guarantee.
Prestigious silversmith :
Jean
Category
Antique 1870s French Renaissance Dinnerware and Flatware Sets
Materials
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Labat French All Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Dessert Set Asymmetrical Rococo
By Labat
Pugibet 1
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Minerve 1st titre for 950/1000 French sterling silver vermeil guarantee. The quality of the gold used to
Category
Antique 1880s French Rococo Tableware
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
Rare French All Sterling Silver Ice Cream Set 2 pc Swans Goddess and Chimera
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
titre on the upper parts and on the handles for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver guarantee
The design
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Flatware and Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Boulenger Fabulous French All Sterling Silver Tea
Coffee Service 5 pc Putti
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
st titre for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver guarantee
A rare tea and coffee service 5 pc in all
Category
Antique 1890s French Neoclassical Coffee and Tea Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Fabulous French All Sterling Silver Oyster Forks 12 pc w/original box Cherubs
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
Fabulous French All Sterling Silver Oyster Forks 12 pc with original box Cherubs
With upwardly
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Flatware and Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Unusual French Sterling Silver Fish Server Set 2pc with Original Box Dove
s Couple
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
monogrammed.
Head of Minerve 1 st titre on the handles for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver guarantee
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Dinnerware and Flatware Sets
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Puiforcat French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Flatware Set of 12 Pieces
By Emile Puiforcat
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
st titre for 950/1000 French sterling silver vermeil guarantee. The quality of the gold used to
Category
Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
Fabulous French Sterling Silver Ice Cream Set 2 pc with box Vine Leaves pattern
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
the same silversmith available
Head of Minerve 1 st titre for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver
Category
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Dinnerware and Flatware Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Puiforcat Rare French All Sterling Silver Vermeil Dessert Set 4 pc Iris pattern
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
Puiforcat Rare French All Sterling Silver Vermeil Dessert Set 4 pc Iris pattern
An exceptional
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Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Flatware and Serving Pieces
Materials
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Top French All Sterling Silver Vermeil Ice Cream Spoons 12 pc Musical Instrument
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
monogrammed.
Hallmarks :
Head of Minerve 1 st titre for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver Vermeil guarantee
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Flatware and Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
HENIN Rare French All Sterling Silver Vermeil Strawberry Set 2 pc box Cornucopia
By Henin
Cie, Paris
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
titre for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver Vermeil guarantee
Prestigious silversmith :
Henin & Cie
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Flatware and Serving Pieces
Materials
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
COIGNET French Sterling Silver Salt Cellars 2 pc with Spoons and Original Box Rococo
By Louis Coignet
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
Hallmarks :
Head of Minerve 1st titre on salt cellars and spoons for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Flatware and Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
BOIVIN Exceptional French All Sterling Silver Gravy/Sauce Boat w/Tray Louis XVI pattern
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
950/1000 French Sterling Silver guarantee
Prestigious silversmith :
Victor Boivin
16 rue Chapon
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Flatware and Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Fabulous French All Sterling Silver Ice Cream Set 2 pc Rococo with Box Dolphin
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
st titre on the upper parts and on the handles for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver guarantee
Boar's
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Flatware and Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Fabulous French All Sterling Silver Vermeil Dessert Set 4 pc w/Box Rococo
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
titre on the server, fork and spoon for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver Vermeil guarantee.
Boar's Head
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Dinnerware and Flatware Sets
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18k Gold, Sterling Silver
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of 950 sterling silver on 1stDibs. A piece of 950 sterling silver — often made from metal, silver and sterling silver — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an item from our selection of 950 sterling silver — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A choice in our collection of 950 sterling silver, designed in the Art Deco, Art Nouveau or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one object in our assortment of 950 sterling silver that is appealing in its simplicity, but Gorham Manufacturing Company, Jean Puiforcat and Puiforcat produced versions that are worth a look.
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- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024Opinions 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.
- Is Thai silver sterling silver?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Most thai silver has more pure silver in it than standard sterling silver. Most sterling silver is 92.5% silver with another alloy, typically copper, making up the rest of the metal. Thai silver often falls in the range of 97.5-99% pure silver, so a significantly higher percentage of it is pure silver, making it softer and less likely to tarnish. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary silver jewelry from top sellers around the world.
- Why is sterling silver so cheap?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 6, 2024Sterling silver is so cheap because of two main factors. First, it contains just 92.5% pure silver, so the cost of raw materials to produce it is lower than that of other types of silver. Second, the supply of silver is generally greater than that of other precious metals like gold and platinum, leading to lower prices. Explore a collection of sterling silver jewelry on 1stDibs.
- What is sterling silver made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Sterling silver is made of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloy. Depending on the composition, the alloy may be nickel, copper, brass or other metals. On 1stDibs, find a variety of sterling silver jewelry, tableware and decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024To identify sterling silver, look for hallmarks in an inconspicuous area, such as the underside of flatware handles, the bottoms of serveware and the interior or clasp areas of jewelry. Pieces made of sterling silver often feature "925" or ".925" markings. Alternatively, they may feature "Sterling" or "STER" stamps. For assistance determining what type of metal a particular piece is, consult a knowledgeable expert, such as a certified appraiser. Shop a diverse assortment of sterling silver jewelry, flatware, tableware and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- What is bad for sterling silver?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The worst substances for sterling silver are chlorine, chlorine bleach, and ammonia, all of which will cause tarnish and accelerate corrosion. You should also avoid household cleaners, rubber, and perspiration. Rinse your sterling silver pieces thoroughly after coming into contact with those substances. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of sterling silver pieces from top sellers worldwide.
- What is antique sterling silver?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sterling silver is an alloyed form of silver, and is made up of 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper. An antique sterling silver item will have the same silver content and will be over 100 years old. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique sterling silver from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a sterling silver Vesta?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A Vesta is a type of small case used to carry matches for smoking, while sterling silver is a precious metal made by combining pure silver with an alloy. Therefore, a sterling silver Vesta is one fabricated out of this kind of metal. Find a collection of Vesta containers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024Sterling silver is real silver, not fake. However, it is not solid silver. A piece of sterling silver usually contains 92.5% pure silver, and the remainder of its content comes from base metals. Sterling silver is a popular material for jewelry because it is durable and resists tarnishing. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of sterling silver jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The difference between silver and sterling silver is its composition. Silver is a general term used to describe metal that is rich in or made completely of the element silver. Sterling silver is a specific alloy with 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other metals like nickel or brass. Fine silver is the term for 99.9% pure silver. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of silver jewelry, watches, tableware and decorative accents.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A sterling silver spoon is mostly fine silver, but not quite solid silver. Sterling silver is an alloyed form of silver, and is 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper. You can shop a collection of authentic sterling silver items from some of the worlds top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024Although you can shower with 925 sterling silver jewelry on, it is better to remove it prior to bathing. Exposure to water is unlikely to damage the metal, especially if you dry it off promptly after you shower. However, chemicals found in soap, body wash, shampoo, conditioner and other personal care products could react with the precious metal and cause tarnishing. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of sterling silver jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sterling silver is considered antique if it was made over 100 years ago. Many antique sterling silver items will have a mark or stamp. First, clean the item and check for marks. A “925” mark indicates a silver purity of 92.5 percent, which is the composition of sterling silver. If you don’t see a mark, work with a certified appraiser to acid test the item and determine the silver content. You’ll find expertly vetted antique sterling silver items on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The most expensive sterling silver flatware is said to be Grand Baroque by Wallace. Sterling silver is a combination of pure silver and copper in a 92.5% and 7.5% ratio. Sterling silver is more valuable because of the silver content. In addition, the age, design, and attractiveness of the silverware may mean its value far exceeds the silver value. Sterling silver flatware with ivory handles is always the most valuable. Find a collection of antique and vintage sterling silver flatware from different creators on 1stDibs today.
- Is Reed and Barton sterling silver?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Yes, Reed Barton pieces are made of sterling silver. The American brand was founded in 1824 and is highly regarded as one of the highest quality silver manufacturers in the world. The brand also makes more affordable silver-plated items too.1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Yes, Reed and Barton sells sterling silver. Reed and Barton is a prominent American silver manufacturer located in Massachusetts that is known for its sterling silver and silverplate. To determine if a Reed and Barton piece is sterling silver, look for the word “sterling” or the number “.925”. Shop Reed and Barton on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Yes, sterling silver is okay for earrings. In fact, many people love earrings crafted out of the precious metal. Sterling silver has an appealing cool color and noticeable shine. Plus, the metal is durable, so it can resist scratching when worn frequently. Keep in mind that sterling silver earrings will need regular cleaning and polishing to fight tarnishing. Explore a diverse assortment of sterling silver earrings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023Yes, sterling silver can be good for earrings. Many people appreciate the appearance of sterling silver due to its cool color. In addition, sterling silver resists wear and tear to help earrings stand the test of time. One thing to keep in mind is that silver can tarnish, so you'll likely need to regularly clean and polish your earrings to keep them looking like new. Shop a variety of sterling silver earrings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, sterling silver, no matter what its used to make, is not solid silver. In most countries, the sterling standard is 92.5% silver with an additive alloy, usually copper, making up the rest of the sterling silver. Sterling silver is harder than pure silver and much more useful as tableware. Shop a collection of sterling silver from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Sterling silver is a very good quality alloy because the added metals make it very durable, even more so than gold. Because it is also lightweight it can be great for everyday wear.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024Whether it's worth selling sterling silver depends on your personal preferences and the current market conditions. The price of sterling silver fluctuates over time, so it's a good idea to research the current rates before you sell. In some cases, sterling silver jewelry, tableware or decorative objects may be worth more than the market rate for sterling silver due to their age, maker and rarity. As a result, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer before you sell. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of sterling silver pieces.
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Christofle Renaissance
F Durand
French 17th Century Ceramics
Hermes Ravinet Box
Jacques Pierre Cardeilhac
Knife Vermeil
Limoges Coffee Pot
Napoleon Sword
O Gallia
Odiot Flatware
Odiot Plates
Odiot Silver Flatware