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Hans Hansen Rosewood with Sterling Silver Inlay Box and Lighter
By Hans Hansen
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Rosewood box and lighter with sterling silver inlay designed by Hans Hansen of Denmark. Box
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
GERMAN 1920 Enameled Compendium Cigarette Case
Lighter In Sterling Silver
By Pegau/Pforzheim Silberwarenfabrik
Located in Miami, FL
Germany, back in the 1925 in solid .935/.999 sterling silver with gilded interiors. The compendium if
Category
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Art Deco "Savory" Sterling Silver Arm Lighter by Alfred Dunhill Paris
By Dunhill
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original "Savory" sterling silver wick-type lift arm lighter by Alfred Dunhill Paris. The lighter
Category
Vintage 1930s French Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
WW2 Sterling Silver Vintage Dunhill Military Trench Service Lighter
By Dunhill
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This sterling vintage Dunhill Service Lighter, crafted from 925 sterling silver, dates back to the
Category
Vintage 1940s American Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver
Victorian
Gimbal
Sterling Silver Cigar Lighter with Impala Horn Handle, 1899
By Joseph Braham
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1899 by Joseph Braham, this stylish, Antique Sterling Silver Cigar Lighter
Category
Antique 1890s English Victorian Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Smoker
s Compendium, Cigar Box, Lighter and Cutter, Asprey, 1912
By Asprey International Limited
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1912 by Asprey & Co. Ltd., this handsome, Antique Sterling Silver Smoker's
Category
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
SARASTRO 1929 Pforzheim Deco Everest Pocket Lighter In .925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
sterling silver with high polished finish. The design of the lighter is very simple and efficient.
Brand
Category
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Novelty sterling silver cigar lighter modelled as a dragon - made in 1997
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1997, this wonderful, Elizabeth II period, Sterling Silver Cigar Lighter
Category
1990s English Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Dunhill Sterling Silver Broadboy Lighter in Original Box
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Antique Dunhill Broadboy halfcap sterling silver petrol lighter in the Barley pattern.
In really
Category
Vintage 1930s English Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver
DUNHILL 1938 Short Rollalite Petrol Pocket Lighter In Solid .925 Sterling Silver
By Dunhill, Alfred Dunhill
Located in Miami, FL
art deco patterns in solid .925/.999 sterling silver with barley-pattern engine turned finish. This
Category
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique English Asprey Co. Sterling Silver and Antler Gimbal Lighter, Circa 1920
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Sterling Silver and Antler Gimbal Lighter Signed Asprey Co., Circa 1920's.
Category
Early 20th Century English Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
Very Rare circa 1920s Alfred Dunhill Unique Sterling Silver Time Piece Lighter
By Dunhill
Located in GB
sterling silver Alfred Dunhill lighter with built in pocket wrist watch movement
The piece is top to
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Jade Cigar Table Lighter by, Solomon
Gustave Gump of Gumps
By Solomon
Gustave Gump
Located in Englewood, NJ
A fine and rare sterling silver and white jade cigar table lighter by, Solomon and Gustave Gump
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Jade, Sterling Silver
Mexico Taxco 1940 Unique Lift Arm Petrol Lighter in Solid .925 Sterling Silver
By Taxco
Located in Miami, FL
silver with high polished finish. The system of this lighter is a copy of the 1927 Dunhill lighter named
Category
Vintage 1940s Mexican Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1948 Boutique Made M4 Sherman Tank Sterling Silver Pocket Lighter
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The original 1948 handmade boutique pocket lighter with an elongated tank shape reminiscent of the
Category
Vintage 1940s Mexican Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver
Gucci Italian Sterling Silver and 18 Karat Gold Cigarette or 420 Lighter
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Gucci Italy signed Cigarette, Cigar or 420 Lighter. A Waffle pattern sterling that is
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
RIPLEY
GOWAN 1920 Art Deco Guilloche Enamel Lighter In .925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
beautiful art deco lighter was carefully crafted with impeccable details in solid .925/.999 standard silver
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel, Steel
England 1929 Art Deco Chinoiserie Desk Lighter In Sterling Silver Jade And Lapis
Located in Miami, FL
of these cultures in solid .925/.999 sterling silver with thin incised engraved figures of
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Silver Plate Lift Arm Table Lighter by Dunhill
By Dunhill
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original early 1930s silver plate tabletop lighter features a classic lift arm design Made by one
Category
Vintage 1930s English Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Solid Silver Gold Plated DUNHILL Aldunil lighter 1970s
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in DELFT, NL
Vintage Dunhill Rollagas lighter Gold Plated 1980s
The iconic Dunhill name is known for quality
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Vanity Items
Materials
Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
ALFRED DUNHILL 1940 Automatique Rollalite Petrol Pocket Lighter In 925 Sterling
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Miami, FL
, crafted with art deco patterns in solid .925/.999 sterling silver with high polished finish. This is the
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
BUCCELLATI Milano 1970 Strawberry Shaped Desk lighter In Solid .925 Sterling
By Mario Buccellati, Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
A desk lighter designed by Buccellati
This is a gorgeous vintage desk lighter created in Milano
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Baroque Revival Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
NASSAU 1905 Semi Automatic Pocket Petrol Lighter In Engraved .925 Sterling Silve
Located in Miami, FL
Sterling silver petrol pocket lighter designed by The Nassau Lighter Co.
This is an very rare
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Cartier Gold Filled Lighter
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Cartier
Material: sterling silver
Dimensions: lighter is approximately 71mm x 25.30mm x
Category
21st Century and Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Gold-filled, Sterling Silver
Cartier Gold Filled Lighter
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Cartier
Material: sterling silver
Dimensions: lighter is approximately 69.60mm x 25.35mm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Gold-filled, Sterling Silver
Dunhill Bruder Frank Enamel Silver Lighter Cigarette Case in Fitted Box
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
of sterling silver and decorated with multicolored enamel. It depicts a life scene of noble European
Category
Vintage 1930s Vanity Items
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage Heavy Solid 925 Silver sleeved Cartier Les must Lighter Complete in box
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
of added 925 sterling silver.
The lighter has been professionally polished for an elegant mirror
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Vanity Items
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
19th C Victorian Solid Silver
Antelope Horn Gimble Cigar Lighter, c.1895
By George Edward
Sons 1
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late-19th century Victorian solid silver & horn mounted table "gimble" cigar lighter. The
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Heavy Solid 925 Silver sleeved Cartier Les must Lighter Complete in box
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
Vintage Solid Silver Sleeved Cartier Les Must lighter
This rare, custom-made Cartier Les Must
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Vanity Items
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
SARASTRO 1930 Pforzheim Enameled Deco Diksi Petrol Lighter In Silver on Brass
Located in Miami, FL
A petrol pocket lighter designed by Sarastro
This is a beautiful petrol desk lighter created in
Category
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver, Brass, Enamel, Sterling Silver
20th Century Victorian Solid Silver
Antelope Horn Gimble Cigar Lighter, c.1913
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th century English solid silver & horn mounted table "gimble" cigar lighter. The
Category
20th Century British Victorian Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
DUNHILL PARIS 1952 Aldunil Gas Pocket Lighter In 18kt Gold Vermeil .800 Silver
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Miami, FL
iconic and popular Aldunil model, crafted with art deco patterns in solid .800/.999 sterling silver with
Category
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Ronson 1926 Art Deco Rare Near Mint Banjo Automatic Lighter in Silver on Steel
By Louis Vincent Aronson, Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
period in 1928. Crafted in solid steel and brass parts, with a .925/.999 sterling silver overlay. The
Category
Vintage 1920s North American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Brass, Steel
HERMES PARIS 1970 Desk Cylinders Lighter
Cigarettes Box In Gilt And Sterling
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
A desk set of lighter and cigarettes case designed by Hermes Paris.
This is a very handsome smoker
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Silver, Gold Plate
Reliance Post War Lift Arm Chrome Pocket Benzine Lighter
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Post war lift arm chrome pocket benzine lighter by Reliance
Text on bottom of lighter: "Reliance
Category
Vintage 1940s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
ALFRED DUNHILL Paris 1960 Short Automatique Rollalite Petrol Pocket Lighter
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Miami, FL
model, crafted with art deco patterns in solid plated sterling silver with engine turned finish. This is
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Gold Plated CARTIER Les Must Lighter Opal in Box 1970s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
pieces increasingly scarce and highly prized among collectors. Owning this particular lighter is not
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Vanity Items
Materials
Opal, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
ART-DECO 1935 Black Enameled Concealed Watch Lighter In 14Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
, .585/.999 Au, and sterling silver .925/.999 Ar.
Collateral: This Art-Deco concealed watch-lighter is
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Unique Piece Silver Blue Enameled 0.20 Karat Grey Diamond Dragonfly Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
carefully executed. The treatment applied on the silver sterling may get lighter over time by wearing it
Category
2010s Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Silver, Enamel
Unique Piece Silver Blue Enameled 0.20 Karat Grey Diamond Dragonfly Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
carefully executed. The treatment applied on the silver sterling may get lighter over time by wearing it
Category
2010s Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Silver, Enamel
Colorful Enamel Silver 0.20 Karat Grey Diamond Dragonfly Unique Piece DesignRing
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
the process is carefully executed. The treatment applied on the silver sterling may get lighter over
Category
2010s Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Silver, Enamel
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Lighter / Candleholder, James Dixon
Sons Lt
By James Dixon
Sons
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Victorian sterling silver lighter / candleholder
Maker: James Dixon & Sons Ltd
Made in
Category
Antique 1890s British Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Italian Sterling Silver Lighter Case with Zippo Lighter Insert
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Circa 1940 Italian Sterling Silver lighter case featuring a Hand Painted Enamel scene of Romeo and
Category
Vintage 1940s American Victorian Tobacco Accessories
English 1911 Sterling Silver Tube Lighter
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique 1911 English tube lighter. So unusual, with many markings on the piece. Sterling Silver and
Category
Vintage 1910s English Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany
Co. Sterling Silver Table Lighter
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique sterling silver table lighter
By Tiffany & Co. (signed to the underside)
USA
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Midcentury Sterling Silver Table Lighter
Located in New York, NY
Large, midcentury sterling silver table lighter, Eterno Co., Japan, circa 1950s. Measures 4 1/2
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Chrome
Mario Buccellati Sterling Silver Pear Table Lighter
By Buccellati
Located in Rochester, NY
Midcentury Mario Buccellati sterling pear table lighter, circa 1960. Measure: 6" high.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Mario Buccellati Sterling Silver Gold Corn Lighter Signed
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Munich, DE
Mario Buccellati sterling silver corn lighter, Italy 1970s.
This silver corn table lighter by
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Neoclassical Tiffany Sterling Silver Combination Table Lighter/ Ashtray
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical, sterling silver, combination table lighter/ ashtray, Tiffany and Company, New York
Category
Antique 1860s American Neoclassical Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Midcentury Lighter Sterling Silver Metal Chromed Italian Design 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Lighter produced in Italy in the 70s.
The lighter was made of sterling silver with a chromed metal
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Metal, Sterling Silver, Chrome
Rare, Unusual, Edwardian, Sterling Silver Aladdin
s Lamp, Form Table Lighter
By George Nathan
Ridley Hayes
Located in New York, NY
Rare and unusual, Edwardian, sterling silver, Aladdin's oil lamp - form table lighter, Chester
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Design by Georg Jensen Vintage Table Lighter Sterling Silver
By Georg Jensen
Located in Sweden, SE
once. Approximate date of manufacture of the lighter: 1980s, silver hallmarks - "Georg Jensen
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Novelty Sterling Silver Cigar Lighter Shaped as a Lighthouse
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1932, this unusual, George V, sterling silver cigar lighter, is modelled in
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Edwardian Sterling Silver Aladdin
s Lamp-Style Table Oil Lamp or Lighter
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian, sterling silver, Aladdin's lamp-style table oil lamp or lighter, American, circa 1920s
Category
Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Novelty Antique Sterling Silver Cigar or Pipe Lighter by John Round
Son, 1906
By John Round
Son Ltd. 1
Located in London, London
silver cigar lighter (or Pipe Lighter), is modelled as a pipe resting on a pipe stand. The lighter works
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Table Lighter by Albert Edward Jones, Arts
Crafts Style
By Albert Edward Jones
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
silverware collection.
This exceptional antique George V sterling silver table lighter has a circular
Category
Vintage 1910s Great Britain (UK) Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Mario Buccellati Silver Artichoke Lighter
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1950s, .800 fineness silver, Mario Buccellati, Italy. This silver artichoke table lighter by
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Sterling Silver
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Sterling Silver Lighter For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the sterling silver lighter you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each sterling silver lighter for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and sterling silver. There are 77 variations of the antique or vintage sterling silver lighter you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a sterling silver lighter — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right sterling silver lighter, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made sterling silver lighter over the years, but those crafted by Hans Hansen, Mario Buccellati and Fratelli Lisi are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Sterling Silver Lighter?
The average selling price for a sterling silver lighter at 1stDibs is $1,250, while they’re typically $150 on the low end and $21,214 for the highest priced.
Questions About Sterling Silver Lighter
- 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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