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Antique Sterling Silver Kentucky Horse Race Loving Cup Trophy
By Meriden Britannia Company, International Silver
Located in New York, NY
Turn-of-the-century American sterling silver loving cup trophy. Baluster with three scroll handles
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 10 American Sterling Silver Mint Julep Cups by Manchester
By Manchester Silver Co.
S. S.
Located in New York, NY
Set of 10 sterling silver mint julep cups. Made by Manchester in Providence. Each straight and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Traditional Sterling Silver Kiddush Cup
Located in New York, NY
Traditional sterling silver Kiddush cup. Tapering with gently bellied bowl; knopped stem and domed
Category
Mid-20th Century American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 4 Traditional Sterling Silver Mint Julep Cups by Manchester
By Manchester Silver Co.
S. S.
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 traditional sterling silver mint julep cups. Made by Manchester in Providence. Each
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of Three American Midcentury Modern Sterling Silver Mint Julep Cups
By Manchester Silver Co.
S. S.
Located in New York, NY
Set of three American sterling silver mint julep cups. Each: Straight and tapering sides and reeded
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
American Sterling Silver Trophy Cup
By R. Wallace
Sons Co.
Located in New York, NY
Sterling silver trophy cup. Made by R. Wallace & Sons Mfg Co. in Wallingford, circa 1940. Tapering
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Gorham Sterling Silver Trophy Cup
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Victorian sterling silver trophy cup. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1898. Bellied baluster with
Category
Antique 1890s American Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Italian Modern Sterling Silver Baby Cup
Located in New York, NY
Italian Modern sterling silver baby cup. Drum form with beaded band and c-scroll handle. Plenty of
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Traditional English Sterling Silver Covered Trophy Cup
By Mappin
Webb
Located in New York, NY
George V sterling silver covered trophy cup. Made by Mappin & Webb in Sheffield in 1932. Baluster
Category
Vintage 1930s English Georgian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gorham Edwardian Sterling Silver Allegorical Baby Cup
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian sterling silver baby cup with applied allegorical frieze. Made by Gorham in Providence
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique English Sterling Silver Classical Amphora Trophy Cup
By Daniel
John Wellby
Located in New York, NY
Victorian sterling silver trophy cup. Made by Daniel & John Wellby in London in 1893. Amphora urn
Category
Antique 1890s English Neoclassical Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pretty Antique English Victorian Sterling Silver Baby Cup
By Heath
Middleton
Located in New York, NY
Pretty Victorian sterling silver baby cup. Made by John Thomas Heath & John Hartshorne Middleton in
Category
Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique English Sterling Silver Covered Amphora Trophy Cup
By Elkington
Co.
Located in New York, NY
George V sterling silver trophy cup. Made by Elkington & Co. in Birmingham in 1912. Urn with opping
Category
Vintage 1910s English Neoclassical Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Traditional English Sterling Silver Covered Urn Trophy Cup
By Walker
Hall
Located in New York, NY
George V sterling silver covered urn. Made by Walker & Hall in Sheffield in 1933. Traditional form
Category
Vintage 1930s English Neoclassical Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tall Sterling Silver Amphora Trophy Cup by Gorham
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Tall sterling silver trophy cup. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1930. Amphora with capped side
Category
Vintage 1930s American Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Stieff American Sterling Silver Jefferson Cups
By The Stieff Co. 1
Located in New York, NY
Pair of sterling silver Jefferson cups. Made by Stieff in Baltimore. Each: Straight sides and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Federal Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Solo Sterling Silver Mint Julep Cup by Webster
By The Webster Corp.
Located in New York, NY
Solo sterling silver mint julep cup. Made by Webster Co. in North Attleboro, Mass. Straight and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of American Sterling Silver Mint Julep Cups
By Frank W. Smith
Located in New York, NY
Pair of sterling silver mint julep cups. Made by Frank W. Smith in Gardner, Mass. Each: Straight
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique German Sterling Silver Wedding Ceremonial King Cup
By Berthold Muller
Located in New York, NY
German sterling silver wedding king cup. Imported to Chester, England by Berthold Muller in 1901. A
Category
Early 20th Century German Renaissance Revival Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Shiebler Victorian Repousse Sterling Silver Baby Cup
By J.E. Caldwell
Co., George W. Shiebler
Co.
Located in New York, NY
Victorian sterling silver baby cup. Made by George W. Shiebler & Co. in New York, ca 1890. Curved
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
American Modern Sterling Silver Dog-Themed Baby Cup
By McChesney Co., Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
American Modern sterling silver baby cup, ca 1935. Gently curved sides and scroll bracket handle
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique American Sterling Silver Chicago Horse Trophy Cup
By Peter L. Krider
Located in New York, NY
Turn-of-the-century sterling silver trophy cup. Made by Peter L. Krider in Philadelphia. Baluster
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique English Victorian Aesthetic Sterling Silver Baby Cup
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Aesthetic sterling silver baby cup. Made by George Fisher In London in 1871. Straight and
Category
Antique 1870s English Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Gorham Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Baby Cup
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau sterling silver baby cup. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1893. Gently upward tapering
Category
Antique 1890s American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique English Neoclassical Sterling Silver Amphora Urn Trophy Cup
By Lionel Alfred Crichton 1
Located in New York, NY
George V sterling silver trophy cup. Made by Lionel Alfred Crichton in London in 1916. Traditional
Category
Vintage 1910s English Neoclassical Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Kentucky Derby Sterling Silver Horse Head Mint Julep Cup
By Webster Company
Located in New York, NY
Horse head sterling silver mint julep cup. Made by Webster in North Attleboro, circa 1930. Straight
Category
Mid-20th Century American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique English Victorian Classical Sterling Silver Baby Cup, 1860
By John Bell, Frederick Brasted
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Classical sterling silver baby cup. Made by John Bell and Frederick Brasted in London in
Category
Antique 1860s British Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Stieff Traditional Sterling Silver Mint Julep Cups
By The Stieff Co. 1
Located in New York, NY
Pair of traditional sterling silver mint julep cups. Made by Stieff in Baltimore. Straight and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Tiffany Sterling Silver Baby Cup with Berry Branch
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
Sterling silver baby cup. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, circa 1875. Straight sides and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sweet Antique English Sterling Silver Baby Cup in Case
By William Evans
Located in New York, NY
Victorian sterling silver baby cup. Made by William Evans in London in 1877. Straight and upward
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 12 American Sterling Silver Mint Julep Cups
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 sterling silver mint julep cups. Straight and tapering sides. Molded rims with dentil. A
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique English Georgian Sterling Silver Baby Cup by Walker
Hall
By Walker
Hall
Located in New York, NY
George V sterling silver baby cup. Made by Walker & Hall in Sheffield in 1920. Straight and upward
Category
Vintage 1920s English Georgian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany Sterling Silver
Enamel Jack-in-the-Box Baby Cup
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
Modern sterling silver baby cup. Imported to England in 1993 by Tiffany & Co. in London. Straight
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Elegant American Edwardian Sterling Silver Baby Cup by Tiffany
Co.
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Edwardian sterling silver baby cup. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Bowl has curved
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of American Sterling Silver Mint Julep Cups by Kirk
By S. Kirk
Sons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American sterling silver mint julep cups. Made by S. Kirk & Son in Baltimore. Each
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany Peak-a-Boo Kitty Cat Sterling Silver Baby Cup
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
Sterling silver baby cup. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. In low relief, a sweet kitty cat peeps
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
American Art Deco Sterling Silver Baby Cup with Circus Animals
By H.R. Morss
Co. 1
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco sterling silver baby cup. Straight sides and c-scroll handle. Engraved circus animals with
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany American Edwardian Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Water Babies Cup
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Art Nouveau sterling silver baby cup. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1910
Category
Early 20th Century North American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Whiting Sterling Silver Three Blind Mice Nursery Rhyme Baby Cup
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau sterling silver nursery rhyme baby cup. Made by Whiting in New York, ca 1900. Tall and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Scearce I-Like-Ike Eisenhower-Era Sterling Silver Mint Julep Cup
By Mark J. Scearce
Located in New York, NY
Eisenhower-era sterling silver mint julep cup. Tapering sides and beaded rim and foot. Marked “Mark
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 6 American Sterling Silver Mint Julep Cups by Alvin
By Alvin Corporation
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 sterling silver mint julep cups. Made by Alvin in Providence. Each: Straight and tapering
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 8 Fabulous Tiffany Art Deco Sterling Silver Cocktail Cups
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
Set of 8 Fabulous Art Deco sterling silver cocktail cups. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 12 Tiffany American Art Deco Sterling Silver Cocktail Cups
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 Art Deco sterling silver cocktail cups. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, circa 1915
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 12 Fabulous Tiffany Art Deco Sterling Silver Cocktail Cups
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 fabulous Art Deco sterling silver cocktail cups. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, circa
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Tiffany Sterling Silver Little Bo Beep Nursery Rhyme Baby Cup
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Art Nouveau sterling silver baby cup. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, and imported to
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 4 Dominick
Haff Traditional Sterling Silver Mint Julep Cups
By Dominick
Haff, Reed
Barton
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 traditional sterling silver mint julep cups. Made by Dominick & Haff in New York in 1931
Category
Vintage 1930s American Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large and Heavy Art Deco Classical Sterling Silver Trophy Cup by Tiffany
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
Large and heavy Art Deco Classical sterling silver trophy cup. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rare JFK-Era Sterling Silver Mint Julep Cup by Scearce of Kentucky
By Mark J. Scearce
Located in New York, NY
Kennedy-era sterling silver mint julep. Retailed by Scearce in Kentucy, 1961-1963. Traditional form
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 6 Reed
Barton Sterling Silver Mint Julep Cups from Carter Era
By Reed
Barton
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 sterling silver mint julep cups. Made by Reed & Barton in Taunton, mass. Each: Straight
Category
Late 20th Century American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pretty Antique American Coin Silver Baby Cup
Located in New York, NY
Pretty American coin silver baby cup, circa 1850. Faceted baluster with skirted foot and leaf
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American American Classical Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Set of 10 American Mint Julep Cups by Chicago Silver Company
Located in New York, NY
Ten sterling silver mint juleps. Made by Chicago Silver Company. Each: Straight and tapering sides
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique English Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Mug
Located in New York, NY
Victorian sterling silver baby cup. Made by George John Richards in London in 1853. Baluster bowl
Category
Antique 1850s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique American Aesthetic Coin Silver Baby Cup by Chicago Maker
Located in New York, NY
Aesthetic coin silver baby cup. Made by Juergens & Andersen in Chicago. Tapering and inset sides
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Pair of Gorham Sterling Silver Mint Juleps with Midcentury Birds
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Modern sterling silver mint julep cups. Made by Gorham in Providence. Each: Straight and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 4 International Sterling Silver Mint Julep Cups
By International Silver
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 sterling silver mint julep cups. Made by International Silver Co. in Meriden, Conn. Each
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Gorham Gilded Age Boar’s Head Loving Cup Trophy Bowl
By Bigelow Kennard
Co., Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Gilded Age sterling silver loving cup. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1890. Round and tapering
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany Art Deco Bar Set with Cocktail Shaker
Cups on Tray
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco sterling silver bar set. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1925. This set comprises
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
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Sterling Silver Cups For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of sterling silver cups is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct sterling silver cups — often made from metal, silver and sterling silver — can elevate any home. We have 598 antique and vintage sterling silver cups in-stock, while there are 15 modern editions to choose from as well. Sterling silver cups have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of sterling silver cups to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Art Deco and Georgian sterling silver cups are of considerable interest. Many sterling silver cups are appealing in their simplicity, but Tiffany
Co., Georg Jensen and Gorham Manufacturing Company produced popular sterling silver cups that are worth a look.
How Much are Sterling Silver Cups?
Sterling silver cups can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,800, while the lowest priced sells for $69 and the highest can go for as much as $132,641.
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 Sterling Silver Cups
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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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