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Sterling Silver Set of Egg Cups and Spoons
Located in London, London
four sterling silver egg cups and spoons are simple and functional. The egg cups have gilt interiors
Category
Vintage 1930s English Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Wilkinson
Co. English Sterling Silver 1880 Victorian Egg Coddler Stand Holder
By Henry Wilkinson
Co.
Located in New York, NY
Wilkinson & Co., sterling silver egg coddler stand holder in Victorian style from 1880 with 4
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Metal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Urpo Kajander for Kaunis Koru Sterling Silver Finish Modernist Large Egg Ring
By Kaunis Koru
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Finish modernist sterling silver egg ring created by Urpo Kajander for Kaunis Koru. Ring is a
Category
Vintage 1970s Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Unusual Midcentury Sterling Silver Humpty Dumpty Egg Cup and Matching Spoon
By Atkin Brothers
Located in New York, NY
Unusual, midcentury, sterling silver, parcel gilt, humpty dumpty-form egg cup with matching spoon
Category
Vintage 1980s English Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Gold
Silver Enamel Czar Nicholas II Egg Moskow Russian Empire, 1894
Located in Vienna, AT
Silver enamel Czar Nicholas II Egg Moskow Russian Empire, 1894
It is an egg made of enamel and
Category
Antique 1890s Russian Other Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Sterling and Cobalt Blue Enamel Egg Music Box, in the Style of Fabergé
By Fabergé
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sterling and cobalt blue enamel egg music box, in the style of Fabergé
Magnificent Austrian
Category
20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Dutch Silver Fried Egg Serving Spoon, by Voorschoten, N.V. 1940
Located in Delft, NL
A Dutch Silver fried egg serving spoon, 1940
A Dutch silver fried egg serving spoon with single
Category
20th Century Dutch Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Art Deco Sterling Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel Table Box
By Walker
Hall
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful, Art Deco, sterling silver and "Robin's Egg" blue guilloche enamel table box, Birmingham
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Egg “music box” mechanism by the Swiss Maison Reuge Sterling Silver Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Egg “music box” is in 925/1000 sterling silver.
Egg “music box” has fired enamels on guilloché
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Empire Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Tiffany
Co. Sterling Silver Chick and Egg Baby Spoon
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. sterling silver chick and egg baby spoon. This is a lovely sterling silver chick and
Category
1990s American Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Star of the North Faberge Egg Crystal with Sterling Silver Gold-Plated Egg 5498
By Modern Fabergé
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
base is sterling silver gold plated.
size of egg 6x3 cm / 2.36 x 1.18 inches
Category
1990s Russian Empire Models and Miniatures
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Alex Jona Blue Chalcedony Egg Shaped Sterling Silver Cufflinks
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, crafted in Italy, sterling silver , hand-carved egg-shaped blue
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cufflinks
Materials
Chalcedony, Sterling Silver
Robin
s Egg Blue Enamel Bracelet Norway Sterling Silver Midcentury Modernist
By Albert Scharning
Located in New York, NY
bracelet is highly desirable. The bracelet is Sterling Silver with a gold wash as was very typical of the
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Modernist Modern Bracelets
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel, Silver
David Andersen Robin
s Egg Blue Guilloche Enamel Sterling Silver Locket Norway
By David Andersen
Located in New York, NY
Enamel in a pale blue color over Sterling Silver on both the front and back by the esteemed Norwegian
Category
Early 20th Century Norwegian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel, Silver
Modern Faberge Crystal Egg Sterling Silver Gold-Plated with Riding Jumper
By Modern Fabergé
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
The Fabergé egg is the symbol of spiritual and physical rebirth and renewal.
This crystal egg is
Category
1990s French Russian Empire Models and Miniatures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Star of the North Faberge Crystal Egg with Sterling Silver Gold-Plated
By Modern Fabergé
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
The base is sterling silver gold plated.
The size of egg with pedestal is 15x7 cm / 5,90x 2.75
Category
20th Century Russian Empire Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Modern Faberge Crystal Egg Sterling Silver Gold-Plated with Golf Player
By Modern Fabergé
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
The Fabergé egg is the symbol of spiritual and physical rebirth and renewal.
This crystal egg is
Category
1990s French Russian Empire Models and Miniatures
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
Star of the North Faberge Egg Crystal with Sterling Silver Gold-Plated Base
By Fabergé
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
base is sterling silver gold plated.
size of egg 6x3 cm / 2.36 x 1.18 inches
with pedestal 8x3 cm / 8
Category
20th Century Russian Empire Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Egg style Faberge sapphire blue Enamel Small Size Sterling Silver Salimbeni
By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Small egg in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guilloché
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Empire Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Egger, Denmark. Pair of "Flora Danica" ear clips in gold-plated sterling silver
Located in bronshoj, DK
Egger, Denmark. A pair of "Flora Danica" ear clips in gold-plated sterling silver.
Approximately
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Soviet 18K Gold and Sterling Silver Vintage Micro Pave Diamond Egg Pendant
Located in Venice, CA
An opulent 18k gold and silver egg pendant, with a look and feel inspired by Karl Fabergé and the
Category
Vintage 1960s Russian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Victorian Pastel Painted Enamel Silver Egg Pendant
Located in Houston, TX
A sterling silver Victorian painted enamel egg pendant depicting a pastel-colored pastoral scene
Category
Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Materials
Sterling Silver
Modern Faberge Filigree Butterfly Vermeil Sterling Egg 750 Edition
By Modern Fabergé
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Description from Franklin MInt:
House of Faberge Egg 13.45 troy ozs Sterling Silver Vermeil with
Category
Late 20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
House of Faberge Swan Lake Egg by Franklin Mint, Sterling Silver, Enamel
By Franklin MInt
Located in Berlin, DE
& Sterling Silver.
An entrancing artistic masterpiece created by the House of Faberge Igor Carl Faberge
Category
Late 20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver, Enamel
Taxco Mexico Sterling Silver Quail
By Taxco
Located in Hanover, MA
Taxco Mexico 925 sterling silver quail with egg shaped black onyx body, marked TR-104. Standing
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Vintage Russian Egg Charm Guilloche Enamel Diamond Opens Silver Gilt Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Russian enameled egg crafted in sterling silver (gilt).
8 old rose cut
Category
Mid-20th Century Russian Russian Revival Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterli...
Igor Carl Faberge Firebird Egg
Located in Chicago, IL
inside the egg is a Gold Washed Sterling Silver Bird on a stone base with Enamel and set with Rubies
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss More Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
Ruby, Sterling Silver
Gabriella Crespi Ostrich Egg and Silver 925 Decorative Jewelry Box, Italy 1970s
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular decorative jewelry box in ostrich egg and 925 silver. This stylish and unique piece was
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Trifari Chick in Egg Jelly Belly, Alfred Phillipe
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Charming Chick in Egg Jelly Belly brooch in gold washed sterling from the 1940's. Designed by
Category
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Scottish Victorian Hardstone Mounted Sterling Silver Inkwell by Mackay Chisholm
By Mackay
Chisholm
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous Scottish Victorian hardstone mounted, egg form, sterling silver inkwell with cut glass
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Agate, Carnelian, Sterling Silver
Salimbeni White Egg Fired Enamel on Guilloché
By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Egg in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guilloché with
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Art Nouveau Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Pair Los Castillo Mexican Taxco Engraved Sterling Silver Black Onyx Birds 1950s
By Los Castillo
Located in Portland, OR
wonderful pair of whimsical sterling silver engraved birds with egg shaped bodies made of black onyx, the
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Egg-shape Marquis Faux Diamond Flower Clip-on Black Rhodium Earrings
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sterling silver. Strong and comfortable clip back. Measured 11/16" across and 7/8" height. Marked: "NUM
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Egg-shape Marquis Faux Diamond Flower Clip-on Black Rhodium Earrings (1 earring
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sterling silver. Strong and comfortable clip back. Measured 11/16" across and 7/8" height. Marked: "NUM
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Taxco Mexico Silver
Stone Bird with Spread Wings
By Taxco
Located in Hanover, MA
Beautiful sculpture of bird with wings spread, Taxco Mexico, 925 sterling silver and egg shaped
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Silver
Chinese Sterling Silver Egg Cup with Bamboo Decoration, Hong Kong, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
Chinese sterling silver egg cup with bamboo decoration, Hong Kong, circa 1920
Very fine hand
Category
Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Egg Cup No 572
By Georg Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen sterling silver egg cup No 572. Measures 5.2cm/2.05" and is in perfect condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Egg Cruet London 1840 J Edington
By James Charles Edington
Located in 53-64 Chancery Lane, London
A rare and extremely stylish six cup sterling silver Victorian egg cruet designed with applied
Category
Antique 1840s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
19th Century Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Egg Cruet John Tapley
By John Tapley
Located in 53-64 Chancery Lane, London
An extremely stylish six cup naturalistic egg cruet with stunning scenes of assorted game birds
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Pyramide Egg Cup
By Georg Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen sterling silver pyramide egg cup #585. The egg cup is in good condition and has old
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver "Super Egg" by Piet Hein
Located in New York, NY
Georg Jensen sterling silver "Super Egg". Designed by Piet Hein for Jensen in 1966. Marked with
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Johan Rohde Mustard/ Egg #876 with Blue Enamel
By Georg Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen sterling silver Johan Rohde Mustard/ Egg #876 with blue enamel.
Measures: 7 cm H (2 3
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Silver Egg Cruet
Located in London, GB
A mid Victorian silver circular egg cruet fitted with six egg cups each engraved with a harbour/sea
Category
Antique 19th Century English Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
$2,560
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver "Super Egg" No. 1147A by Piet Hein
By Georg Jensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver "Super Egg" No. 1147A by Piet Hein.
Danish author Piet Hein
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Sterling Silver
George III Antique Silver Egg Shaped Bowl Caddy Spoon
By Thomas James (XIX CT.)
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A very fine George III silver Caddy Spoon, with unusual sideways egg shaped bowl with bright-cut
Category
Antique 19th Century English Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Victorian Silver and McIntyre Ceramic Blackbirds Egg Scent Bottle, 1885
By Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders and James Francis Hollings Shepherd
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
egg, with screw-off silver top.
The egg stamped with a registered design number: 20772
By
Category
Antique 1880s European Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Fine George III Silver Egg Nutmeg Grater with Bright-Cut Decoration, c.1800.
By Samuel Pemberton, Joseph Willmore
Located in London, GB
A George III silver egg form nutmeg grater, the exterior finely decorated with bright cutting
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Stuart Devlin Silver Hippo Surprise Egg Ltd Edition Number 233/300 Boxed
By Stuart Devlin
Located in London, GB
Stuart Devlin, A Hallmarked Silver Gilt Limited Edition Novelty Egg, Stuart Devlin, London allover
Category
Vintage 1970s British Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Silver and McIntyre Ceramic Wrens Egg Scent Bottle, 1896
By Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders and James Francis Hollings Shepherd
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A good Victorian novelty silver and McIntyre ceramic scent bottle made in the form of a Wrens Egg
Category
Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Victorian Silver
McIntyre Ceramic Dunnock Hedge Sparrows Egg Scent Bottle 1899
By Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders and James Francis Hollings Shepherd
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
Hedge sparrows egg, with screw-off silver top and of small size. The egg stamped with a registered
Category
Antique 1890s English Sterling Silver
George III Antique Silver
Egg Shaped Bowl
Caddy Spoon
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A fine George III large silver Caddy Spoon, the egg shaped bowl with bright-cut and prick-dot
Category
Antique 19th Century English Sterling Silver
Victorian Silver
McIntyre Ceramic Gulls Egg Scent Bottle, by G E Walton, 1890
By G.E. Walton
Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A good Victorian novelty silver and McIntyre ceramic Scent Bottle made in the form of a gulls egg
Category
Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Chinese Export Silver Egg Cruet by Kwong Man Shing Using the Chrysanthemum Motif
By Kwong Man Shing
Located in Singapore, SG
A rare find. A late 19th century Chinese export silver (CES) egg cruet by Kwong Man Shing of Hong
Category
Antique 1890s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Victorian Silver and McIntyre Ceramic Chaffinch
s Egg Scent Bottle, 1886
By S. Mordan
Co.
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
egg, with screw-off silver top.
The egg stamped with a registered design number: 20772
By
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Pair of Antique Chinese Silver Egg Cups, Dated circa 1900, Hung Chong, Canton
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique Chinese silver egg cups, Dated Circa 1900, Hung Chong, Canton
Lovely heavy gauge
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Georg Jensen "Super Egg" no. 1147A by Piet Hein
Located in San Francisco, CA
Georg Jensen "Super Egg" no. 1147A by Piet Hein
925 sterling silver. Danish author Piet Hein
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Figural Gorham Sterling Silver Candy Dish w/Angel on Egg
Grass
By Gorham
Located in Big Bend, WI
Fabulous Gorham sterling silver figural candy dish with completely three-dimensional angel above a
Category
American Silver Bowls
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the sterling silver egg you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each sterling silver egg for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and sterling silver. There are 95 variations of the antique or vintage sterling silver egg you’re looking for, while we also have 5 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the sterling silver egg you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A sterling silver egg is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Nouveau, Victorian and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one sterling silver egg that is appealing in its simplicity, but Tiffany
Co., Stuart Devlin and Georg Jensen produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Sterling Silver Egg?
Prices for a sterling silver egg start at $90 and top out at $12,000 with the average selling for $993.
Questions About Sterling Silver Egg
- 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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