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20th Century English Art Nouveau Solid Silver Presentation Cigar Box, circa 1916
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th century English Art Nouveau solid silver large presentation cigar box
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20th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fine Antique 1878 Presented from the Church Chesterfield Brown Leather Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Armchair with Sterling Silver presentation plaque from the Church A wonderful antique Victorian
Category

Antique 1870s English High Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Victorian Sterling Silver Bon Bon Basket
By Thomas Glaser
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver bon bon basket; an
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Baskets

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

1978 Franklin Mint The Great Airplanes Stirling Silver Miniature Collection Set
By Franklin MInt
Located in London, England
1978 Franklin Mint "The Great Airplanes Sterling Silver Miniature Collection in its original blue
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Vintage 1970s American Other Aviation Objects

Materials

Metal, Silver, Chrome

Victorian Sterling Silver Presentation Cup
By Henry Holland 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver presentation cup; part of our
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique 1911 Sterling Silver Presentation Bowl
By William Hair Haseler
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver presentation bowl on
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Vintage 1910s British Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Edwardian Sterling Silver Presentation Bowl
By Elkington Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver presentation bowl; an addition to
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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique English Sterling Silver Presentation Cups
By Matthew West, Robert Harper
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive composite pair of antique English sterling silver presentation
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Antique 1850s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

1876 Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Presentation Cup
By Elizabeth Eaton
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver presentation cup; an
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Presentation Cup
By Mappin Webb
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique Edwardian English sterling silver presentation
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Presentation Cup Trophy
By Martin, Hall Co. Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver presentation cup / trophy; part of
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Antique Early 1800s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Charles Stuart Harris Victorian Sterling Silver Presentation Cup
By Charles Stuart Harris
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver presentation cup made by Charles
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Sterling Silver Presentation Trophy Cup
By Edward Barnard Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver presentation cup made
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

1880 Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Presentation Cup
By Horace Woodward Co. Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver presentation cup; an
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Presentation/Punch Bowl - George I Style - Vintage Elizabeth II
By Jay Richard Attenborough Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive, large vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver presentation / punch bowl
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Vintage 1950s Great Britain (UK) George I Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Edwardian English Sterling Silver Presentation Dishes
By Charles Stuart Harris
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine pair of antique Edwardian English sterling silver presentation dishes; part of our
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Sterling Silver Presentation Cup
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edward VIII sterling silver Art Deco presentation cup
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20th Century English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

Antique George V Sterling Silver Presentation Cup and Cover by Mappin Webb Ltd
By Mappin Webb
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver presentation cup and
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Vintage 1920s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany Co, Sterling Silver Presentation Loving Cup
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Montreal, QC
Antique Tiffany Co, sterling silver twin handled loving cup; gilt interior; circa 1902-1907
Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Presentation Golf Theme Trophy Cup
By Synyer Beddoes
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive presentation piece is embellished with embossed fluted decoration. The impressive sterling silver
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Early 20th Century English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Style Pair of Scottish Sterling Silver Presentation Dishes
By Hamilton Inches Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive pair of antique George V Scottish sterling silver presentation dishes in the Art
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Vintage 1930s Scottish Art Nouveau Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

English Sterling Silver Presentation Cup, Antique George V
By Robert Pringle Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver presentation cup; part of our
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Vintage 1910s English Other Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

1930s Harrods Ltd Sterling Silver Presentation Bowl
By Harrods Ltd (Richard Woodman Burbridge)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edward VIII English sterling silver presentation bowl
Category

Vintage 1930s English Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

1910s Arts Crafts Style Sterling Silver Presentation Hors D Oeuvres Dish
By Sydenham Brothers
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V sterling silver presentation hors d'oeuvres
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Vintage 1910s Great Britain (UK) Arts and Crafts Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Sterling Silver Presentation Penfold Posting Money Box/Centrepiece
By William Adams and Company
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare vintage sterling silver presentation Penfold posting
Category

20th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage George VI 1940s Sterling Silver Presentation Bowl by Walker Hall
By Walker Hall
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage George VI English sterling silver presentation bowl in
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Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Serving Bowls

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Presentation Bowl by James Deakin Sons
By James Deakin Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver presentation bowl; an
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Sterling Silver

1918 Antique George V Sterling Silver Presentation Bowl
By William Hutton Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique George V English sterling silver bowl on plinth; an
Category

Vintage 1910s British Centerpieces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

3-Handled English Sterling Silver Presentation Trophy Vase Centerpiece from 1916
By Berthold Muller
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent English sterling silver three handled trophy with ornate design and leaf like pattern
Category

Vintage 1910s English Centerpieces

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Presentation Cup and Cover by C S Harris Sons
By C S Harris Sons Ltd
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver cup with cover made by
Category

Vintage 1930s Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Airedale Terrier Presentation Model
By Kenart Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II English cast sterling silver presentation
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Vintage 1960s English Other Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver Cream and Sugar Presentation Set
By James Wakely Frank Clarke Wheeler
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver cream and sugar
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Antique Early 1900s British Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique 1880s Indian Silver Presentation Cup
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Indian silver presentation cup; part of our Asian
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Antique 1880s Indian Other Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

20th Century Italian Solid 800 Silver Presentation Bowl, Monteith Style
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
A magnificent, refined and imposing Monteith style presentation bowl in Italian 800 silver; This
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Vintage 1980s Italian Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Presentation Service from Emperor Napoleon III and Empress Eugenie
By Philippe Berthier
Located in Miami Beach, FL
inches when closed. Napoleon III French sterling silver server set, in superb condition with the
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian English Sterling Silver Trophy Cup with Rowing Interest
By Hilliard Thomason
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
sterling silver presentation cup has a bell-shaped form to a circular domed foot. Either side of the body
Category

Vintage 1970s British Victorian Centerpieces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Rifle Presentation Cup/Goblet
By James Dixon Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver goblet with shooting
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Barware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Midcentury Sterling Silver Wine Bottle Holder or Presentation Piece with Grapes
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This mid-20th century French sterling silver wine bottle holder is designed for two bottles. It is
Category

Mid-20th Century French Wine Coolers

Materials

Silver

English Sterling Silver Gordon Highlanders Table Ornaments
By Barry Witmond
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
painted wood plinths; if required these plinths could be fitted with bespoke sterling silver presentation
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2010s English Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Edward Barnard Son Edwardian Sterling Silver Cream Jug and Sugar Caster Set
By Edward Barnard Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver creamer and sugar
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Sterling Silver and Wood Presentation Conductor s Baton
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
baton is composed of ebonized wood with sterling mounts. All three sterling mounts are intricately
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Musical Instruments

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Sterling Silver George V Presentation Box England Circa 1926
Located in Montreal, QC
British Art Deco sterling silver rectangular cigarette box, the hinged lid with canted edges and
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

British Horse Whip with Sterling Presentation Collar, Viscount Pollington, 1927
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The very interesting and greatly patinated whip is intricately made of leather, with a sterling and
Category

20th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany Co. Sterling Silver Punch Bowl And Ladle
Located in New York, NY
This is truly one of the most magnificent pieces of Tiffany & Co. sterling silver presentation
Category

Antique 19th Century Serving Bowls

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Victorian Snuff Box with Music Teacher Presentation
By Frederick Marson
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Classical sterling silver snuff box. Made by Frederick Marson in Birmingham in 1860
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Presentation Feather Quill Pen
Located in New York, NY
Sterling silver presentation feather quill pen, marked Birmingham, 1863. Inscribed "presented by
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Antique 19th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Presentation Bowl
Located in London, GB
Antique 19th century Victorian solid silver centerpiece bowl, impressive Size and highly decorative
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Asian Sterling Silver Presentation Stand, Early 20th Century
Located in Paris, FR
This lotus form sterling silver presentation bowl has been brought from Indochina by a French
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Early 20th Century Cambodian Metalwork

Materials

Sterling Silver

Neoclassical Victorian English Horse Racing Cup Crafted for Colonial India
By Edward John Barnard
Located in Singapore, SG
An important Victorian English sterling silver presentation cup originally crafted for a horse race
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Antique 1860s English Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Presentation Gorham 925 Sterling Silver Serving Bowl 97.4 oz.
By Gorham
Located in Plymouth, MA
ribbons. Truly presentation quality showing some of the best work ever done at the height of the period
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Massive and Heavy Sterling Silver Lion Tankards
By Lambert Coventry ST London 1
Located in London, GB
heroic pair of Sterling silver presentation tankards of outstanding quality, made in the classic 17th
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Vintage 1910s British William and Mary Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver ‘Whitley’ bomber presentation model by Mappin Webb , 1938
By Mappin Webb
Located in London, GB
A Sterling silver presentation model of an Armstrong Whitworth AW38 ‘Whitley’ bomber, presented in
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Vintage 1930s British Other Models and Miniatures

Materials

Sterling Silver

American Silver Presentation Pitcher
By Charters, Cann Dunn
Located in New York, NY
cartouche engraved with contemporary presentation inscription ; Marked on base with maker's and reailer's
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Antique 19th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Fine George III Presentation Silver Gilt Punch Ladle
By George McHattie
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A very fine quality George III Presentation silver gilt Punch Ladle, the oval bowl with an everted
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Antique 19th Century Scottish Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

A Stunning American Silver Two Handled Presentation Tray
By William Adams
Located in New York, NY
fruit and foliage within robust foliate scrolls and centered by a lengthy presentation inscription
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Antique 19th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Sterling Silver Cigar Lighter
Located in New York, NY
A one-of-a-kind, sterling silver presentation cigar lighter of the finest quality, modeled as an
Category

Vintage 1950s English Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid-19th Century Pierced and Engraved Military Silver Presentation Sugar Bowl
By Robert Hennell
Located in GB
A very interesting and superbly made silver Victorian presentation sugar bowl made by Robert
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Antique 1860s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

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Sterling Silver Presentation For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic sterling silver presentation available at 1stDibs. A sterling silver presentation — often made from metal, silver and sterling silver — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the sterling silver presentation you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right sterling silver presentation, those designed in Victorian, Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles are of considerable interest. Mappin Webb, Charles Stuart Harris and Elkington Co. each produced at least one beautiful sterling silver presentation that is worth considering.

How Much is a Sterling Silver Presentation?

The average selling price for a sterling silver presentation at 1stDibs is $2,771, while they’re typically $475 on the low end and $24,506 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Serveware, Ceramics, Silver And Glass 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 Presentation
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024
    Opinions 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Most 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 6, 2024
    Sterling 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Sterling 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling silver is an alloyed form of silver, and is made up of 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper. An antique sterling silver item will have the same silver content and will be over 100 years old. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique sterling silver from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A 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, 2024
    To 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, 2024
    Sterling 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, 2023
    The 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, 2022
    A sterling silver spoon is mostly fine silver, but not quite solid silver. Sterling silver is an alloyed form of silver, and is 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper. You can shop a collection of authentic sterling silver items from some of the worlds top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    Although 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, 2022
    Sterling silver is considered antique if it was made over 100 years ago. Many antique sterling silver items will have a mark or stamp. First, clean the item and check for marks. A “925” mark indicates a silver purity of 92.5 percent, which is the composition of sterling silver. If you don’t see a mark, work with a certified appraiser to acid test the item and determine the silver content. You’ll find expertly vetted antique sterling silver items on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Yes, 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, 2021
    Yes, 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, 2023
    Yes, 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, 2023
    Yes, 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, 2022
    No, 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, 2021
    Sterling 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, 2024
    Whether 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.