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Victorian Sterling Silver Carved Horn Padlock Pendant Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
crafted from carved horn! The piece begins with a simple sterling silver rolo chain, which secures with a
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1880s Victorian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

Edwardian Sterling Silver Heart Locket Pendant Festoon Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
to the sterling silver locket, circular charms, or chain. The locket opens and closes securely, and
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1910s Edwardian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Amity Eternity Infinity Locket
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
modelled and styled photographs the locket is pictured with a Victorian sterling silver book chain which is
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Large Heavy Sterling Silver Ornate Open Faced Pocket Watch
Located in Mumbai, IN
with Attached Sterling Silver Albert Watch Chain, T-Bar and Coin. Hallmark Birmingham 1869. Features
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1860s British Victorian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Natural Scarab Beetle Bracelet Egyptian Revival Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
. Each beetle is set in Sterling Silver on a link chain. The bracelet is 7.5 inches long. The scarabs
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 19th Century Gorham Sterling Silver Suspender Buckles
By Gorham
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of antique silver suspender buckles In sterling silver. By Gorham Manufacturing Co
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Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique c1910 English Silver Albert Chain , with Shield Shaped Pendant T-bar.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Magnificent English Necklace, meticulously crafted in 925 Sterling Silver, featuring an intricate
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Edwardian Amethyst and Seed Pearl Sterling Silver Negligee Necklace
Located in Venice, CA
-tones that perfectly complement the silver. The stones hang from a sterling silver chain.  The
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Early 1900s Czech Edwardian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Amethyst, Emerald, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Belle Epoque Paste Drop Pendant Necklace, Sterling Silver
Located in NEWARK, GB
original fine link sterling silver chain. It has a spring ring fastener. A truly stunning piece of
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

Diamond, Ruby, 14 Karat Gold and Sterling Silver Cross
Located in Berkeley, CA
set in sterling silver. ( Chain not included).
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Early 1800s American Late Victorian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Amethyst Gemstone Ornate Link Vermeil Bracelet, Hallmarked Sterling, Early 1900s
Located in Milford, DE
amethyst bezel-set in a decorative metal setting. Fastened with a springring clasp and safety chain
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Early 20th Century Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Amethyst, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Black Onyx Marcasite Necklace Sterling Silver Bow Motif Antique
Located in New York, NY
DESIGN WITH MARCASITE GEMS. THE PENDANT HANGS FROM A GORGEOUS STERLING SILVER LINK CHAIN SET WITH BLACK
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Marcasite, Onyx, Sterling Silver

19th Century Silver Amethyst Watch Fob Mesh Watch Chain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine antique silver and amethyst watch fob & mesh watch chain. With a round faceted
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Amethyst, Silver

Georgian Portrait Pearl Pendant Necklace Brooch Women Lovebirds c1830 Silver
Located in New York, NY
also probably 100 years old. The chain is a later Sterling Silver chain which we have included. The
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19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Art Deco 1921 Compact Mirror Locket Necklace
Located in London, GB
A beautifully preserved vintage compact dating to 1921, crafted in sterling silver with a silver
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

Athena Necklace Coin Pendant Genuine Ancient Greek Athenian Silver Tetradrachm
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
frame and a solid sterling silver belcher chain. Weight: 25 grams Height: 4.00cm Width: 3.5cm Period
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15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Scandanavian Art Nouveau Enamel Pendant
Located in New York, NY
and set in sterling silver. Matching detachable chain has enamelled links to match. 30" chain
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ancient Byzantine Bronze Coin Two-Tone Pendant Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
sterling silver cable chain with lobster clasp.
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15th Century and Earlier American Contemporary Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

22k Gold, Sterling Silver, Bronze, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Crescent and Heart pendant necklace, Sapphire, Diamond and Pearl
Located in NEWARK, GB
inch sterling silver chain necklace. It is adorned with old cut diamonds, pearls and rich dark blue
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Victorian Enamel Rose Locket
Located in New York, NY
condition. Placed on a contemporary sterling ball chain which works really well together. 1.6" width x 29
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Early 20th Century German Edwardian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Conversion Diamond Crescent Moon Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
pendant that now hangs from a sterling silver chain, fastening with a spring-ring clasp in the back marked
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal

Rare Wiener Werkstatte Arts Crafts Multi Gem Statement Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
-back. Suspended from a 15.75" long Sterling Silver chain. Pendant measures approx. 2” long x 1" wide
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Early 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Citrine, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver

John Forrest Of London Maker To The Admiralty Pocket Watch 54mm Fusee
Located in Mumbai, IN
. Hallmark Chester 1897, With Attached Sterling Silver Heavy Watch Albert Chain, Fob - T-Bar. The watch is
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1890s British Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Silver

Antique Art Nouveau Silver Gilt Chatelaine Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
silver box with iris motif on the lid. I have included a 19.25 inch sterling silver chain necklace for
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Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Silver, Gilt Metal

Georgian Silver 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Brooch Necklace
Located in Seattle, WA
solid sterling 18 inch wheat chain so you can wear it as a brooch or as a necklace. This piece comes
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Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

Regency Diamond Blue Enamel Cluster Necklace
Located in London, GB
A magnificant Regency diamond and blue enamel cluster necklace, the necklace comprising twenty-two diamond and enamel cluster motifs, each set with an old cushion-cut diamond with a ...
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Sterling Chain Cut Crystal Lariat Necklace, 1920s
Located in Burbank, CA
Offered here is an Art Deco sterling silver chain and cut crystal lariat-style necklace from the
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1920s Art Deco Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Substantial Edwardian Sterling Silver Chain
Located in New York, NY
A very substantial and chunky Edwardian sterling silver Albert chain. The chain once was used for
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Long Guard Chain Sterling Silver, circa 1880
Located in Lancaster , GB
This solid, late Victorian guard chain is made up of strong Sterling Silver links each baring a
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1880s British Late Victorian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Japanese Pagoda Pendant Necklace Rope Chain 925 22 Inch
Located in Camelford, GB
Width: 47.5 mm widest approx Fastening: Moveable bale / loop CHAIN Material: Solid Sterling (925/000
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Late 19th Century Japanese Contemporary Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Jet Mourning Necklace Chain 19 Inch Unusual and Rare 925
Located in Camelford, GB
STERLING SILVER BLACK JET MOURNING STYLE NECKLACE CHAIN DETAILS Material: Sterling Silver (chain and beads
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Late 19th Century British Contemporary Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Victorian Extra Long and Substantial Silver Chain
Located in New York, NY
C.1880. A fabulous Victorian sterling silver watch chain. A rare piece with its extra length (just
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1880s British Victorian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Guard Chain Pink Paste Necklace, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Guard chain is Victorian, Circa 1900. The chain is long and beautifully made, displaying lovely Pink
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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Silver Locket With Applied Two Colour Goldwork On Antique Silver Chain
By Hardy Brothers
Located in London, GB
Antique Silver Locket With Applied Two Colour Goldwork On Antique Silver Chain This exquisite
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1880s English Victorian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Cameo Marcasite Necklace Sterling Silver, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This beautiful Cameo and Marcasite necklace is set in Sterling Silver, Circa 1900. The necklace
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Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Marcasite, Sterling Silver

French Sterling Silver Link Necklace and Bracelet Demi-Parure
Located in New York, NY
A lovely antique chain link necklace and matching bracelet in sterling silver. The bracelet has a
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Flower Collar Necklace Sterling Silver, circa 1880
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This magnificent Antique Victorian collar necklace has been modelled in Sterling Silver. It
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1880s British Victorian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Silver

Silver and Enamel Necklace, Ramsden Carr, 1904
Located in Glasgow, GB
, complemented by a silver twisted-link chain. • Assay: Sterling Silver, London hallmarks for 1904. • Maker
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Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Huge Edwardian Silver Paste Shaker Locket Pendant Necklace
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
crystals on fancy Sterling Silver chain. English origin. Drop of the locket 56mm, width 40mm. Length of the
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Crystal, Opal, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Double Albert Necklace Dartboard Medal 18 Carat Gold on Silver
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This grand antique Victorian double albert chain is crafted in Sterling Silver and gilded in 18ct
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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Mixed Period Charm Bracelet
Located in San Francisco, CA
material with precious and semi-precious stones. Materials Include: *14k gold *sterling silver
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pearl, Peridot, Ruby, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling S...

1920s Set of Paste Stone and Sterling Sapphire Glass Bracelets
Located in Litchfield County, CT
sterling chain and faux glass pearl / sapphire bracelet is very good with fine wear to a few pearls
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1920s Unknown Antique Sterling Chain

Victorian Silver "Castle-Top" Card Case Brighton Chain Pier Nathaniel Mills 1849
By Nathaniel Mills
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
with a view of Brighton Chain Pier in Sussex. By Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham 1849 In good
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1840s English Victorian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Silver

Antique Enamel and Sterling Locket on Original Enamel Chain
Located in New York, NY
and back. Set with seed pearls and marcasites. On original pink enamel and sterling 25" chain
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Early 1900s German Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Fob Chain Cowra Calendonian Society Hallmarked
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
depicting a wreath and the Scottish Thistle. The medallion is attached to a sterling silver fob chain that
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Early 20th Century Australian Late Victorian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

Archibald Knox Liberty Co. Sterling Enamel "Button" Pendant Neklace Chain
By Archibald Knox
Located in Miami, FL
) silver pendant "button" necklace with original silver chain from his Cymric collection c1905-1906. A
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Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

Paste Pendant and Silver Chain
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
beauty. The pendant has been placed on a newer Silver chain and looks beautiful as a complete set. All
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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

Theodor Fahrner Art Deco Silver Chain Pendant
By MS
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Deco Silver pendant with original sterling silver chain by Theodor Fahrner, Pforzheim circa
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Coral, Onyx, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling and Enamel Locket
Located in New York, NY
Absolutely beautiful sterling silver locket and original chain. The round locket opens to reveal
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1890s American Late Victorian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Book Chain with Locket
Located in Florida, FL
Victorian sterling silver book chain with locket
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Sterling Chain

Carence Crafters Amethyst Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
set with an oval cabachon amethyst. The sterling silver chain is handmade paperclip style. The
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Suffragette Pink Green Paste Pendant and Chain, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
, they are lovely lustrous and natural. All set in Sterling Silver and complete with Silver chain
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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Erik Magnussen Sterling Silver and Enamel Scarab Necklace
By Erik Magnussen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Danish designer. 1930's era sterling silver chain link necklace with 12 scarabs (each measuring 1.125" x
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cufflinks of German Hunting Dogs in Colored Enamel Sterling Silver, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
. The reverse stamped Sterling Silver and Germany with chain connections. Measures 19mm across. Antique
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Early 1900s German Edwardian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Silver Liquor Decanter Caddy, Original Cut Crystal Bottle, Stopper, Sterling Label
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sherry, Brandy, and Port, sterling Silver Labels hanging on chains around the bottles. (bottles sent
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Late 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

AS&F Silver Mysterieuse Pocket Watch with Transparent Dial and Silver Chain
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
1890 53 mm in Diameter 16 mm Thick Dial is 31 mm in Diameter Includes 14" Sterling Silver Chain Total
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Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Antique Sterling Chain

Materials

Silver

Vintage Sterling Mourning Cross Bracelet with Red Garnets Hematites
Located in Pahrump, NV
This vintage mourning cross set in silver with garnets and hematites on a figaro sterling silver
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Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Sterling Chain

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Antique Sterling Chain For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact antique sterling chain you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Silver, Sterling Silver and Gold. Making the right choice when shopping for an antique sterling chain may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. An antique sterling chain from Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection, Georg Jensen and Archibald Knox — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. An antique sterling chain can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 6 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also baguette cut cut and ball cut cut versions available here, too. Finding an antique sterling chain for sale for women should be easy, but there are 60 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Antique Sterling Chain?

Prices for an antique sterling chain can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $95 and can go as high as $102,083, while this accessory, on average, fetches $900.
Questions About Antique Sterling Chain
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling 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 ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Yes, some antique sterling silver is valuable. Sterling silver of any age has value as a material because it is a precious metal. Some pieces may be worth even more than the going rate for sterling due to their maker, style, type and condition. Some silversmiths whose pieces are often in demand among collectors include Tiffany Co., Georg Jensen, Gorham Manufacturing Company and Towle. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique sterling silver wares.

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