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Tiffany Co. Sterling "Vine" Scalloped Spoon
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Oaks, PA
Tiffany & Co. Sterling "Vine" Scalloped Spoon
Category

Early 1900s American High Victorian Antique Sterling Spoons

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Handled Silver Spoon
Located in Southampton, NY
Dutch
Category

19th Century Dutch Antique Sterling Spoons

Materials

Silver

Sterling Silver pot with spoon
Located in Southampton, NY
Sterling Silver pot with spoon, Dutch
Category

19th Century Dutch Antique Sterling Spoons

Materials

Silver

Tiffany Co. Sterling Silver "Vine" Pea Spoon
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
A Tiffany & Company sterling silver Pea Spoon in the "Vine" pattern, signed.
Category

19th Century American Antique Sterling Spoons

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver 1826 George IV Spoon
Located in EDENSOR PARK, NSW
Makes mark CB with London marks, carving detail on top bottom of spoon, 10grams Circa: 1826
Category

Early 19th Century Antique Sterling Spoons

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Ornamental Serving Spoon
By Georg Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen sterling silver ornamental serving spoon #38. Measures: 24.8cm / 9 3/4". Weight
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Spoons

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique continental sterling reticulated silver serving spoon
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A continental, Roccoco style Hallmarked silver reticulated spoon.It has a tiny hallmark on the
Category

Early 20th Century Antique Sterling Spoons

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Viking Serving Spoon #115
By Georg Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen sterling silver Viking serving spoon #115. Measures 19.6 cm / 7 23/32 in.
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Spoons

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Mayan Sterling Silver Coffee Spoon #034
By Georg Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen Mayan sterling silver coffee spoon #034. Measures: 11.7 cm / 4 39/64 inches.
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Antique Sterling Spoons

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Acorn Long Cocktail Spoon
By Georg Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen sterling silver acorn long cocktail spoon. Measures 21.2 cm / 8 11/32 in.
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Spoons

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Acorn Sterling Silver Cheese Spoon #224
By Georg Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen acorn sterling silver cheese spoon #224. Measures 17.8 cm / 7 1/64 in.
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Antique Sterling Spoons

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Beaded Tea Spoon #033
By Georg Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen sterling silver beaded tea spoon #033. Measures 12.7 cm / 5 in. Design Georg Jensen
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Spoons

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Acorn Fork Spoon #083
By Georg Jensen, Johan Rohde
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen sterling silver acorn fork spoon #083. Measures: 15.5 cm / 6 1/8 inches. Design Johan
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Spoons

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Pyramid Dinner Spoon #011
By Georg Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen sterling silver pyramid dinner spoon #011. Measures 18.6 cm / 7 18/32 in. and is in
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Antique Sterling Spoons

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cardeilhac Masterpiece French Sterling Silver Strawberry Spoon Renaissance
By Cardeilhac
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Head of Minerve 1st titre for 950/1000 French sterling silver guarantee. Extremely rare Louis XIII
Category

1880s French Renaissance Antique Sterling Spoons

Materials

Sterling Silver

American Sterling Silver Novelty Childs Spoon Dated circa 1920
Located in London, GB
American sterling silver novelty child’s spoon dated circa 1920. Lovely silver child's spoon
Category

1920s North American Arts and Crafts Antique Sterling Spoons

Materials

Sterling Silver

Puiforcat Gorgeous French All Sterling Silver Strawberry Spoon Rococo
By Emile Puiforcat
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Puiforcat gorgeous French all sterling silver strawberry Spoon Rococo. Head of Minerve 1 st
Category

1880s French Rococo Antique Sterling Spoons

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Blossom Coffee Spoon #84/034
By Georg Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver blossom #84 coffee spoon No 034. Measures: 10.5 cm/4.13 inches.
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Spoons

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Blossom #84 Sterling Silver Salt Spoon #103
By Georg Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen blossom #84 sterling silver salt spoon #103. Measures: 6.2 cm / 2 7/16 inches.
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Spoons

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Pyramid Sterling Silver Large Dinner Spoon #001
By Georg Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen pyramid sterling silver large dinner spoon #001. Measures 19.5 cm 7 33/64 in.
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Antique Sterling Spoons

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Pyramid Slender Fruit Spoon #074
By Georg Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen sterling silver Pyramid slender fruit spoon #074. Measures: 14.3 cm / 5 5/8 in.
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Antique Sterling Spoons

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Pyramid Triangular Fruit Spoon #075
By Georg Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen sterling silver pyramid triangular fruit spoon #075. Measures 14.5 cm / 5 45/64 in.
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Antique Sterling Spoons

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Pyramid Sterling Silver Dessert Spoon No 021
By Georg Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen Pyramid sterling silver dessert spoon No 021. Measures: 16.5 cm / 6 1/2 in.
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Antique Sterling Spoons

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Acorn Dinner Spoon No 011
By Georg Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Acorn Dinner Spoon No 011. Measures 19.1 cm / 7 33/64 in.
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Antique Sterling Spoons

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Acorn Ice Cream Spoon #076
By Georg Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen sterling silver Acorn ice cream spoon #076. Measures: 14.4 cm L (5 5/8 in.).
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Antique Sterling Spoons

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Acorn Large Serving Spoon #111
By Georg Jensen, Johan Rohde
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen sterling silver acorn large serving spoon #111. Measures: 24.3 cm / 9 1/2 in. Design
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Antique Sterling Spoons

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Pyramid Dinner Spoon No 011
By Georg Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen sterling silver pyramid dinner spoon No 011. Measures 18.6 cm / 7 18/32 in. and is in
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Antique Sterling Spoons

Materials

Sterling Silver

Henin Fabulous French All Sterling Silver Strawberry Spoon Mascaron
By Henin et Vivier
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Henin fabulous French all sterling silver strawberry spoon Mascaron. Handle has fantastic
Category

1890s French Renaissance Antique Sterling Spoons

Materials

Sterling Silver

Soufflot Masterpiece French Sterling Silver Gold Strawberry Spoon Cyclamen
By Henri Soufflot 1
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Soufflot masterpiece French all sterling silver 18-carat gold strawberry spoon cyclamen. Head of
Category

1880s French Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Spoons

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Box of 4 French Sterling Salt Cellars and 4 Spoons
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Box of 4 French sterling salt cellars and 4 salt spoons crystal lid and gold for silver cellar
Category

1880s Antique Sterling Spoons

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Salt Dish #236 with Spoon #130
By Georg Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen sterling silver salt dish #236 and spoon #130. The salt dish comes with an original
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Antique Sterling Spoons

Materials

Sterling Silver

Liberty Co Arts Crafts Hammered English Sterling Silver Serving Spoon
By Liberty Co.
Located in Newport, NH
Description: Hand-hammered English sterling silver serving spoon with twisted handle, Birmingham
Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Sterling Spoons

Materials

Sterling Silver

Soufflot French Sterling Silver Four Salt Cellars, Spoons, Box, Swans
By Olier Caron 1, Henri Soufflot 1
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Head of Minerve first titre for 950/1000 French sterling silver guarantee. Fabulous French
Category

1910s French Empire Antique Sterling Spoons

Materials

Sterling Silver

Boulenger Fabulous French All Sterling Silver Sugar Sifter Spoon Rococo
By Charles Boulenger
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Boulenger fabulous French all sterling silver sugar sifter spoon Rococo. Head of minerve 1st titre
Category

Early 1900s French Rococo Antique Sterling Spoons

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Pyramid Set of 11 Bouillon Spoons
By Georg Jensen, Harald Nielsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen sterling silver Pyramid set of 11 Bouillon spoons with early GJ silver hallmarks from
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1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Sterling Spoons

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tetard French Sterling Silver Four Salt Cellars, Spoons, Original Box
By Tetard Freres
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
sterling silver spoons and in original box. Prestigious silversmith: Tetard Freres. 4 rue Beranger in
Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Spoons

Materials

Sterling Silver

Puiforcat French Sterling Silver Sugar Sifter Spoon and Sugar Tongs
By Emile Puiforcat
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Head of Minerve 1st titre for 950/1000 French sterling silver guarantee. The set including a
Category

1880s French Rococo Antique Sterling Spoons

Materials

Sterling Silver

Puiforcat Rare French Sterling Silver Tea/Dessert Spoons Set Renaissance
By Emile Puiforcat
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Puiforcat rare French sterling silver tea/coffee/dessert spoons set Renaissance. Boar's Head for
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1880s French Renaissance Antique Sterling Spoons

Materials

Sterling Silver

Odiot Rare French Sterling Silver 18 Karat Gold Strawberry Spoon
By Odiot
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
French, 18-karat gold (vermeil) on sterling silver strawberry spoon by the prestigious House of Odiot, in
Category

1880s French Rococo Antique Sterling Spoons

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Cardeilhac French Sterling Silver 18K Gold Dessert Entremet Spoons Set
By Cardeilhac
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Cardeilhac French sterling silver dessert entremet spoons set, neoclassical. Fabulous French
Category

1880s French Neoclassical Antique Sterling Spoons

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Cardeilhac Masterpiece French Sterling Silver Ice Cream Spoons Set Renaissance
By Cardeilhac
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Minerve 1st titre for 950/1000 French sterling silver guarantee. Extremely rare Louis XIII trilobe
Category

1880s French Renaissance Antique Sterling Spoons

Materials

Sterling Silver

Puiforcat Masterpiece French Sterling Silver 18k Gold Cocktail Spoon, Mascaron
By Emile Puiforcat
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Rare french sterling silver Cocktail or water spoon, the bowl interior with an 18K gold finish
Category

1880s French Renaissance Antique Sterling Spoons

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Puiforcat Masterpiece French Sterling Silver Tea Coffee Spoons Set, Trilobé
By Puiforcat
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Head of minerve first titre for 950/1000 French sterling silver guarantee. A set of truly
Category

1880s French Gothic Antique Sterling Spoons

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique French Sterling Silver Moka Espresso Spoons Set, 6 Piece
By Morin, Fillot, Ricois Cie
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Head of Minerve 1st titre for 950/1000 French sterling silver guarantee. An exceptional set from
Category

Early 1900s French Art Deco Antique Sterling Spoons

Materials

Sterling Silver

Stag Hunt, Six Antique English, Sterling Silver Ice Cream Spoons, Vermeil
Located in New York, NY
Stag Hunt pattern, six antique English, sterling silver Vermeil, ice cream spoons. Two are
Category

19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Antique Sterling Spoons

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Pair of 18th Century Sterling Silver Serving Spoons by Hester Bateman
Located in Brisbane, Queensland
A pair of sterling silver spoons by Hester Bateman. Following the death of her husband, Hester
Category

Late 18th Century English Antique Sterling Spoons

Materials

Sterling Silver

Puiforcat Masterpiece French Sterling Silver Salt Cellars Pair Spoons Ram s Head
By Emile Puiforcat
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Puiforcat Masterpiece French sterling silver salt Cellars Pair spoons Ram's Head Head of Mercure
Category

1880s French Neoclassical Antique Sterling Spoons

Materials

Sterling Silver

Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver Caddy Spoon, A.E. Jones, 1913
By A.E. Jones
Located in Glasgow, GB
An Arts & Crafts sterling silver tea caddy spoon by A.E. Jones, Birmingham, 1913. The tea caddy
Category

1910s British Arts and Crafts Antique Sterling Spoons

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Blossom No 84 Serving Spoon No 115
By Georg Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen sterling silver blossom no 84 serving spoon no 115. Measures: 20 cm / 7 7/8 in.
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Spoons

Materials

Sterling Silver

Soufflot Masterpiece Sterling Silver 18 Karat Gold Sugar Sifter Spoon Dragon
By Henri Soufflot 1
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
inside the bowl, the pierced stem and handle with naturalistic decoration. A spoon of truly exceptional
Category

1880s French Renaissance Antique Sterling Spoons

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Puiforcat Rare French Sterling Silver Six Salt Cellars, Spoons, Box, Mistletoe
By Emile Puiforcat
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Head of Minerve 1 st titre for 950/1000 on salt cellars and spoons for 950/1000 French sterling
Category

1880s French Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Spoons

Materials

Sterling Silver, Gold

Puiforcat French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Sugar Sifter Spoon Rococo
By Emile Puiforcat
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Puiforcat French sterling silver 18-karat gold sugar sifter spoon rococo. A rare sugar sifter
Category

1880s French Rococo Antique Sterling Spoons

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Canaux Masterpiece French Sterling Silver Gold 18-Karat Strawberry Spoon Cherub
By Paul Canaux and Company 1
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Canaux masterpiece French sterling silver gold 18k strawberry spoon cherub. Head of Minerve 1st
Category

1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Spoons

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Fabulous French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Four Salt Cellars, Spoons, Box
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Fabulous French sterling silver 18-karat gold four salt cellars, spoons, box. Head of Minerve
Category

1880s French Neoclassical Antique Sterling Spoons

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Gabert Rare French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Sugar Sifter Spoon Rococo
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Rare French sterling silver 18-karat gold sugar sifter spoon Rococo. A spoon of truly exceptional
Category

1880s French Rococo Antique Sterling Spoons

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Barrier French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Four Salt Cellars, Spoons, Box
By Charles Barrier
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Minerve first titre for 950/1000 French sterling silver vermeil guarantee. The quality of the gold used to
Category

Early 1900s French Neoclassical Antique Sterling Spoons

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Lefebre French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Salt Cellars Pair, Spoons, Box
By Ernest Eugène Lefebvre 1
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
first titre for 950/1000 on salt cellars and spoons for 950/1000 French sterling silver vermeil
Category

1890s French Neoclassical Antique Sterling Spoons

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

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Antique Sterling Spoons For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique sterling spoons available for sale. The range of distinct antique sterling spoons — often made from metal, silver and sterling silver — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of antique sterling spoons available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique sterling spoons to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Nouveau, Victorian and Georgian antique sterling spoons are of considerable interest. Many antique sterling spoons are appealing in their simplicity, but Georg Jensen, Emile Puiforcat and Tiffany Co. produced popular antique sterling spoons that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Sterling Spoons?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $643, while they’re typically $48 on the low end and $26,935 highest priced.

Finding the Right Dining-entertaining for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.

Questions About Antique Sterling Spoons
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    What a sterling spoon is worth is going to depend on condition as well as rarity, age, design quality and more. Sterling silver spoons can be sold for anywhere from $5 to $2,500. Find a collection of antique and vintage sterling spoons on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a spoon is antique, check the hallmark on the reverse of the handle. This information will tell you a lot about who made the spoon and its silver content, which can lead you to the manufacturer and the age of the piece. Shop a large collection of vintage and antique spoons from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a silver spoon is an antique, seek the assistance of a licensed and experienced appraiser. Many antique pieces lack marks, and it is generally not possible to determine the type and age of metal through a simple visual inspection. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver spoons on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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.
  • 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.