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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
20th Century Solid Silver
Hunting Horn
Table Lighter, London, C.1921
By Goldsmiths
Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th Century Victorian novelty solid silver novelty table lighter, unusually shaped as a
Category
20th Century British Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Vintage "LaPaglia" Table Lighter by Georg Jensen
By Georg Jensen
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage "LaPaglia" table lighter by Georg Jensen, circa 1950s. The lighter is in good vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Metal
Henry C Davis Novelty Art Deco Aladdin Lamp Table Cigar Lighter
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very finely made Art Deco silver table cigar lighter modeled as a classical Roman lamp and of
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Tiffany
Co Sterling Cigar Lighter Oil Lamp
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Water Mill, NY
Two Piece Early 20thc Sterling Oil Lamp and Stand Cigar Ligher with a Curved Handle and Wick Cover
Category
Early 20th Century American Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Floral Sterling Silver Green Glass Orb Ashtray Lighter Smoke Set by Viking Glass
By Viking Glass Company
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Glass from the 1950s 1960s. The thick green glass is decorated with a sterling silver floral pattern
Category
Mid-20th Century Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Alfred Dunhill Sterling Silver Cigar or 420 Lighter
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sterling Silver Service lighter by Alfred Dunhill. The lighter was designed for Sailors in the
Category
20th Century Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal, Sterling Silver
Antique Machine Age Tiffany
Co. Sterling Silver Makers Table Lighter
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Modernist table lighter.
By Tiffany & Co.
In sterling silver.
Marked to the base for
Category
20th Century American Machine Age Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Georgian Period Sterling Silver Figural Swan Table Cigar Lighter
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
England, dating to 1815 and done in the period Georgian style. The lighter is composed of sterling silver
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal, Sterling Silver
DUNHILL 1938 Rollalite Petrol Pocket Lighter In Solid .925 Sterling Silver
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Miami, FL
patterns in solid .925/.999 sterling silver with high polished finish. The very early Dunhill lighter is
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Factory Sterling Silver CARTIER Les Must Lighter in Box 1970s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
. Crafted in sterling silver, it features a distinctive ribbed design, reflective of Cartier's dedication to
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Vanity Items
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Table Lighter 1861 Duke of St Albans
By James Charles Edington
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and unusual Antique Victorian Silver Table Lighter in the shape of a lamp. The Silver
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Materials
Sterling Silver
Zippo Sterling Silver Engine Turned Slim Lighter Case Holder w/ Monogram #13040
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Zippo sterling silver slim lighter case with monogram, circa 1960.
Monogram appears to be MBK
A
Category
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver and Enamel, Engraved Lighter Case with a Minstral Scene
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Sterling Silver & Enamel, Engraved Lighter Case with a Minstral Scene, Very bright colorful enamel
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Enamel, Sterling Silver
SPANISH 1920 Alfonso XII 1885 Coin Pocket Lighter In .900 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
).
Hallmarks: No marks, tested for .900 sterling silver.
Collateral: This lighter is accompanied by a
Category
Vintage 1920s Spanish Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Swiss Sterling Silver Cigar Table Lighter by Dunhill
By Dunhill
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Tall 5" sterling silver table lighter for cigars crafted by Dunhill in Switzerland, featuring a
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories
DUNHILL 1929 Ball Petrol Desk Lighter In Solid .925 Sterling Silver Guilloche
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Miami, FL
-201 for this model in sterling silver Illustrated.
Note: This lighter is empty of any flammable, gas
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
DUNHILL 1929 Ball Petrol Desk Lighter Solid .925 Sterling Silver With Guilloche
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Miami, FL
in sterling silver Illustrated.
Note: This lighter is empty of any flammable, gas or butane
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
CARTIER 1935 Paris Art-Deco Pocket Petrol Lighter In .925 Sterling Silver
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
been crafted with rectangular and squared linear shapes in solid .925/.999 sterling silver with high
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Asprey
Co. London Guilloche Wafer Petrol Lighter In Solid .925 Sterling Silver
By Asprey
Garrard Limited
Located in Miami, FL
-war period with a rectangular shape in solid .925/.999 sterling silver The lighted is embellished with
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Silver Colibri of London John Sterling Duo Flame Lighter
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Silver Colibri of London John Sterling Duo Flame Lighter
Category
20th Century British Artist Vanity Items
Materials
Silver
Stunning Alfred Dunhill "THE STANDARD" Sterling Silver Plated Table Lighter
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in GB
Dunhill “The Standard” sterling silver plated table lighter
A good looking well made and collectable
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Sterling Silver Dog Table Lighter by Daniel
John Wellby London, 1890
By Daniel
John Wellby
Located in London, GB
This rare silver Novelty cigar lighter is in excellent condition and a fantastic desk piece.
The
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany
Co. Paris 1916 French Table Petrol Lighter in Jasper
Sterling Silver
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Miami, FL
pocket lighters, 5 Fr for pocket lighters made of silver, 20 Fr for luxury pocket lighters (e.g. made of
Category
Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
Mexico Taxco 1940 Unique Lift Arm Petrol Lighter in Solid .925 Sterling Silver
By Taxco
Located in Miami, FL
Mexico during the late Art Deco period, circa 1940. It was crafted in solid .925/.999 sterling silver
Category
Vintage 1940s Mexican Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Austrian Empire 1872 Touch Tip Petrol Striker Pre-Lighter Sterling Silver by TCW
Located in Miami, FL
solid .900/.999 sterling silver, Fitted with a screwed lid with the iron touch tip. Can be still used
Category
Antique 1870s Austrian Late Victorian Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Dunhill Sterling Silver Swing Arm Sports Watch or Clock Pocket Lighter
By Dunhill
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
composed of sterling silver and features a watch or clock on the front and the back is engraved with the
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver, Steel
DUNHILL 1940 Service Petrol Pocket Lighter In Solid 925 Sterling Silver With Box
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Miami, FL
assembled and carefully crafted in solid .925 sterling silver with high polished finish. This lighter was
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Sterling Mounted Boar
s Tusk Cigar Lighter
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Art Deco sterling silver mounted boar's tusk cigar lighter with a pair of ball-tipped supports
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mario Buccellati Silver Pepper Table Lighter
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1950s, .800 fineness silver, Mario Buccellati, Italy. This silver pepper table lighter by
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Peter Hertz 1857 Denmark Vesta Cigar Cutter Lighter Box In .925 Sterling Silver
By Peter Hertz
Located in Miami, FL
Multifunctional vesta lighter box designed by Peter Hertz (1811-1885).
Beautiful antique vesta
Category
Antique 1850s Danish Early Victorian Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Tiffany
Co. Sterling Cigar Lighter and Ash Receiver, c1880s
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1880s, Sterling, Tiffany
Co., American. This sterling cigar lighter and ash receiver in
Category
Antique 1880s American Moorish More Desk Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Dunhill Silver Plate Broadboy Lighter in Original Box
By Dunhill
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Antique Dunhill Broadboy silver plate petrol lighter in the Barley pattern.
In really nice used
Category
Vintage 1950s Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
Dunhill St. Andrews Limited Edition Harold Riley Silver Lighter
By Harold Riley, Alfred Dunhill
Located in Hanover, MA
Dunhill English Silver The Old Course St Andrews Royal and Ancient Golf Club Limited Edition from
Category
1990s British Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
ANDREI ANDREEV ALEKSANDROV 1908 Desk Petrol Lighter In .875 Sterling
Gold
By Andrei Andreev Aleksandrov
Located in Miami, FL
sterling silver with repousse and plain patterns. The repousse design has the motifs of flowers and organic
Category
Antique Early 1900s Russian Edwardian Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Alfred Dunhill Gemline Model Limited Editioned Solid Silver Hallmarked Lighter
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Rare hallmarked sterling silver "Gemline" Alfred Dunhill limited edition 296/400
The range was only
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
Dunhill Rare Silver Art Deco Swing Arm Petrol Pocket Watch Lighter, 1930s
By Dunhill
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Rare Circa 1930s Vintage Sterling Silver Combined Swing Arm Petrol Lighter and Pocket watch
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Century English Solid Silver Lamplight Shaped Table Cigar Lighter, c.1928
By Charles Edwards
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th Century lamplight shaped cigar lighter, rarity and novelty are two words that get us
Category
20th Century British Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Dunhill England 1927 Art Deco Unique Lift Arm Petrol Lighter .925 Sterling Siver
By Alfred Dunhill, Dunhill
Located in Miami, FL
sterling silver with high polished finish. In 1927, Dunhill launched the lighter named Unique, a
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Evans 1952 By Ross Blackinton Table Desk Automatic Lighter In Solid 925 Sterling
By Evans Products Company, R. Blackinton
Co.
Located in Miami, FL
late deco and modernist patterns in solid .925/.999 sterling silver with high polished finish. Fitted
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
DUNHILL PARIS 1952 Aldunil Rectangular Gas Pocket Lighter In solid .800 Silver
By Alfred Dunhill, Dunhill
Located in Miami, FL
solid .800/.999 sterling silver. All around is decorated with little squares patterns. This very early
Category
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Mexico Taxco 1940 Unique Lift Arm Petrol Lighter In Solid .925 Sterling And Gold
By Taxco
Located in Miami, FL
solid .925/.999 sterling silver with high polished finish and applied with a Spanish Coat of Arms made
Category
Vintage 1940s Mexican Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
RONSON 1926 Art Deco Rare Banjo Automatic Lighter In Silver Plate Near Mint
By Louis Vincent Aronson, Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
/.999 sterling silver overlay plating. The body is decorated with engine turned patterns and in one side
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Brass
Sterling Plate Enamled Jade Green Lift Arm Table Cigarette Lighter by Clark
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Marked "the Roslyn"
Art Deco era circa 1930s silver plate brass tabletop cigarette lighter with
Category
Vintage 1930s North American Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silver
Gold Burnished Hammered Silver Sterling Amethyst Garnet Chocker Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
treatment applied on the silver sterling may get lighter over time by wearing it.
Details: Gold Burnished
Category
2010s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, Gold, 9k ...
0.50 Kt Brown
Grey Diamond Rose Quartz Handcrafted Silver Dangle Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
executed. The treatment applied on the silver sterling may get lighter over time by wearing it.
Rose
Category
2010s Italian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Stacked Multi Strand Necklaces Rose Gold Silver Link Colorful Chocker Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
silver sterling may get lighter over time by wearing it.
Details: Stacked Multi Strand Necklaces Rose
Category
2010s Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, 9k Gold, ...
Vintage Art Deco Paste Eternity Ring, Day to Night, Flippable
Located in NEWARK, GB
and ruby this is a paste stone version in sterling silver so is lighter on budget but just as fab!
It
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Band Rings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Stylish Mario Buccellati Modern Sterling Silver Figural Apple Lighter
By Mario Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Stylish sterling silver lighter. Made by Mario Buccellati in Milan. Large apple with naturalistic
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Edwardian Sterling Silver and Antler Cigar Lighter
Located in New York, NY
American sterling silver cigar lighter mounted to antler support, circa 1900. The lighter has a
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gilded Age American Sterling Silver and Antler Cigar Lighter
By William W. Hayden
Located in New York, NY
Gilded Age sterling silver cigar lighter with antler support. Globular with chained cover and two
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mario Buccellati Silver Figural Vegetable Gourd Lighter
By Mario Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury silver figural lighter. Made by Mario Buccellati in Italy. Gourd-form body with lobing
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Stylish Buccellati Modern Sterling Silver Figural Apple Lighter
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Stylish Italian 800 silver lighter. Large apple with naturalistic irregular form and striated skin
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Lighter #366d
By Georg Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Lighter #366D. Measures 8,5cm x 6,3cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Dunhill for Cartier Art Deco Sterling Silver Lighter, with Enamel Flags
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Alfred Dunhill for Cartier, Paris
A sterling silver 'Unique Sports' lighter, the result of a
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Dunhill Watch Lighter
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
This is an exceptional Dunhill "Unique" sterling silver lighter with built in watch in its original
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany
Co. Bean Collection Silver Lighter
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Bean collection sterling silver lighter. The lighter measures 63.2mm x
Category
21st Century and Contemporary More Objets d Art and Vertu
Materials
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.
- 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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