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1930s Sterling Silver Asparagus Dish, Tongs and Butter Boat by Mappin
Webb
By Mappin
Webb
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1930-1931 by Mappin & Webb, this handsome, George V, sterling silver
Category
Vintage 1930s English Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
1893 Set of 6 English Sterling Silver Tea Spoons
Sugar Tongs
By John Round
Son Ltd. 1
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1893 set of 6 sterling silver tea or coffee spoons & sugar tongs in presentation case, Sheffield
Category
Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
George III Period c. 1780 Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs by Hester Bateman
By Hester Bateman
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1780 sterling silver sugar tong by Hester Bateman, England. George III period. Bright cut
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau Deco Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Pyramid Pattern Pair Tongs, 1940s
By Georg Jensen
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a beautiful, Georg Jensen, sterling silver, pyramid pattern pair of sugar
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Circa 1840 Coin Silver Sugar Tongs
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
c.1840 Large coin silver sugar tongs with cast eagle claws, undulating handle, 3-part construction
Category
Antique 1840s American Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Circa 1980 Set of 6 Francis I Sterling Silver Individual Asparagus Tongs by Reed
By Reed
Barton
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1980 Set of 6 Francis I Sterling Silver Individual Asparagus Tongs by Reed & Barton. 6.90
Category
Vintage 1980s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Silver Asparagus Tongs Goldsmiths Silversmiths Co. 1928
By Goldsmiths
Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in Toronto, Ontario
English silver asparagus tongs Goldsmiths Silversmiths Co. 1928. Plain Georgian style, pierced
Category
Early 20th Century English Georgian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair Georgian Silver Tongs, London 1827 William Bateman
By William Bateman II
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Pair Georgian Silver Tongs, London 1827 William Bateman. Plain Fiddle pattern with monogram
Category
Antique 1820s English Georgian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Irish Antique Silver Tongs Dublin 1835
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Pair of Irish Antique Silver Tongs, Dublin 1835, probably James Scott. Wonderful engraved foliate
Category
Antique 1830s Irish Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver sugar tongs by Georg Jensen in Denmark
By Georg Jensen
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Mid 20th century solid silver sugar or candy tongs made by Georg Jensen in Denmark. Acanthus leaf
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georgian Silver Serving Tongs London 1791 John Tatum 1
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Georgian silver scissor action serving Tongs (steak, asparagus or sandwich) London 1791 John Tatum
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georgian Silver Tongs London 1803 Duncan Urquhart
Naphtali Hart
By Duncan Urquhart
Naphtali Hart
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Pair Georgian Silver Tongs, London 1803 Duncan Urquhart & Naphtali Hart. Lovely, bright cut
Category
Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Silver Wishbone Sugar Tongs Birmingham 1920 Levi and Salaman
By Levi
Salaman
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique Silver Wishbone Sugar Tongs Birmingham 1920 Levi and Salaman. Flexible integral spring
Category
Vintage 1920s English Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Solid Silver Georgian Asparagus Tongs, Leveson-Gower/Sutherland Crest
By William Eley
William Fearn
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to have acquired and be able to offer this pair of solid silver Georgian asparagus
Category
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair Georgian Silver Tongs, London 1811 Peter and William Bateman
By Peter
William Bateman
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Pair Georgian Silver Tongs, London 1811 Peter and William Bateman. Lovely, ribbed pattern. Good
Category
Antique 1810s English Georgian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Circa 1920s Italian Silver
Plique-a-Jour Sugar Tongs
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1920s silver & plique-a-jour sugar tongs or nips, Italian. The silver filigree creates a
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Pair Georgian Silver Tongs, London 1801 Peter Ann and William Bateman
By Peter, Ann
William Bateman
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Pair Georgian Silver Tongs, London 1801 Peter Ann and William Bateman. Lovely, bright cut
Category
Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique American Coin Silver .900 Tongs Signed "Akerly
Briggs, " Circa 1840
s
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique American Coin Silver .900 Tongs Signed "Akerly & Briggs," of New York City, Circa 1840's.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Quality set of silver antique Victorian tea spoons and sugar tongs
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality set of silver antique Victorian tea spoons and sugar tongs having a quality set of Isaac
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Antique French Silver Gilt Vermeil Teaspoon, Tongs
Strainer Set - c.1845
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this magnificent antique French silver vermeil teaspoon set made in Paris
Category
Antique 19th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Bernadotte Silver Cutlery Georg Jensen Sugar Tongs, 1945-1951
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bernadotte silver cutlery Georg Jensen Sugar tongs.
Marked : 1945-1951.
Bernadotte, Georg
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Irish Sterling Silver Four-Piece Tea Service, Louis Style
By West
Son
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive pair of associated Irish sterling silver sugar tongs made by John Smith in 1891.
These impressive
Category
Antique 1890s Irish Louis Philippe Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Four-Piece Tea and Coffee Service, Art Deco Style, Vintage
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
.
The service is accompanied by a matching pair of sterling silver sugar tongs.
This fine tea and
Category
Vintage 1950s English Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gorham Plain Sterling Silver Large Ice Tongs
By Gorham
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Gorham sterling silver ice tongs.
No monogram.
Smooth polished plain design, featuring a claw
Category
Antique Late 19th Century More Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Denmark Acorn Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs
By Georg Jensen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver serving sugar tongs in the Acorn pattern by Georg Jensen, circa 1910-1925.
The
Category
20th Century Flatware and Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gorham Sterling Silver Butter Cup Asparagus Tongs
By Gorham
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Gorham sterling silver butter cup asparagus tongs. Antique Gorham sterling silver individual
Category
20th Century American Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Tiffany
Co. Flemish Sterling Silver Pastry Tongs
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver pastry tongs by Tiffany & Co. in the Flemish pattern.
Monogram appears to be MW
Category
20th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany
Co Florentine Sterling Silver Asparagus Tongs w/Monogram #22624
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver asparagus tongs in the Florentine pattern by Tiffany & Co with monogram
Monogram
Category
20th Century Flatware and Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Denmark Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs Blossom Pattern
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique Georg Jensen Denmark sterling silver sugar tongs in the Blossom pattern.
The Blossom
Category
20th Century Unknown Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gorham Versailles Sterling Silver Bon Bon Tongs, with Monogram
By Gorham
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Gorham Versailles sterling silver Bon Bon Tongs.
Monogram appears to be EKJ
Measures
Category
20th Century European Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Leonore Doskow for Tiffany
Co. Sterling Silver Ice Tongs
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage sterling silver ice tongs designed by Leonore Doskow for Tiffany & Co, circa 1950s.
The
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Set of 6 Teaspoons
Tongs, Sheffield 1911
By Cooper Brothers
Sons
Located in London, London
Sterling Silver Teaspoons & Matching Tongs, feature engraved decoration and are presented in their original
Category
Vintage 1910s English Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gorham Mythologique Sterling Silver Bon Bon Tongs, With Monogram
By Gorham
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Gorham Mythologique sterling silver Bon Bon Tongs. Mythologique is a multiple motif pattern
Category
20th Century American Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Whiting Asparagus Tongs - Mixed Metal
Sterling Silver - Japonesque - C 1890
By Whiting
Davis
Located in New York, NY
Mixed metal asparagus tongs. Made by Whiting in New York, ca 1890. Sterling silver with allover
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Flatware and Servi...
Materials
Copper, Sterling Silver
11pc Mid Century Arrowsmith Mahogany Sterling Silver Salad Bowl Tongs Lighter
Located in Dayton, OH
silver 925 accents, including tongs and unique candlestick form lighter with ashtray. Circa 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
James Fenton Birmingham Sterling Silver Coffee Spoons and Sugar Tongs Set
By James Fenton Birmingham
Located in Washington Depot, CT
James Fenton Birmingham sterling silver coffee spoons and sugar tongs set.
Marking: spoons- JF
Category
Antique 1890s English Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian pair of sterling silver asparagus serving tongs in Kings pattern 1898
By William Hutton
Sons
Located in London, London
Sterling Silver Asparagus Tongs, are in 'Kings' pattern, and feature pierced and engraved decoration to the
Category
Antique 1890s English Victorian Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Ice Buckets / Pails
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and impressive associated antique sterling silver ice tongs; one pair bears the London hallmarks for
Category
Antique 1890s British Victorian Barware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Asparagus Dish, Antique George V
By William Hutton
Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
a pair of associate hallmarked sterling silver asparagus serving tongs.
The elongated rectangular
Category
Vintage 1920s English Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
$3,076 / set
Antique Victorian Ladies Traveling Silver on Copper Vanity Hair Curling Tongs
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine and rare example of an English Victorian silver plate cased ladies travelling
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Sheffield Plate, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Tongs, 1893
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver tong by Davis & Galt of Philadelphia, circa 1893. The company
Category
Antique 1890s American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cartier Ice Bucket in Light Blue Cut Glass and Sterling Silver Tongs
By Cartier
Located in Astoria, NY
sterling silver tongs, made by Cartier. The set dates to the 1970s and has Cartier makers mark on the tongs
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Franci I Sterling Tongs
By Reed
Barton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Francis I by Reed and Barton sterling silver tongs available. The iconic pattern that became one of
Category
Vintage 1940s American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Ice Tongs with Claws
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
7 inch long sterling silver tongs for ice cubes by Milton.
Category
20th Century British Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Tongs
By Frank Whiting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A sterling silver serving tong that is perfect for hors d’oeuvres and/or desserts. When a serving
Category
Vintage 1960s American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$385
Sterling Salad Tongs
By Webster Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver salad tongs by the Webster Silver Company. The handle has a
Category
Vintage 1930s American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Sterling Silver Serving Tongs - Antique Edwardian
By Fattorini
Sons 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine pair of antique Edwardian English sterling silver serving tongs; an addition to our
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Anton Michelsen Sterling Silver Ice Cube Tongs, Copenhagen Denmark
By Anton Michelsen
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Signed sterling silver serving, salad or ice tongs by famous Danish silversmith Anton Michelsen
Category
20th Century Danish Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Old Italian by Buccellati Italy Sterling Silver Asparagus Serving Tongs
By Buccellati
Located in Big Bend, WI
producing the finest quality Italian silver in large continental size and heavy weight.
Stunning sterling
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rattail Pattern Antique Sterling Silver Tea Spoons
Sugar Tongs Sheffield, 1919
By Henry Atkin
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1919 by Henry Atkin, this handsome, antique sterling silver set of 12
Category
Vintage 1910s English Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Exquisite Mario Buccellatti Italy Sterling Silver Serving Tongs Grand Imperiale
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Tustin, CA
Elegant, "Grand Imperiale" pattern, handmade estate sterling silver serving tongs or pasta serving
Category
20th Century Italian Baroque Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Edwardian Period Sterling Silver Ice Tongs by S. Kirk and Son
By S. Kirk
Sons
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Period, sterling silver ice tongs, S. Kirk and Son, Baltimore, Maryland, circa. 1900, Old
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Estate Revere Silversmiths Modernist Mid-Century Sterling Silver Ice Tongs
By Revere Silversmiths
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of Midcentury sterling silver ice tongs in the Modernist style with heavy twisted handles
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Edwardian Sterling Silver Wishbone Sugar Tongs Birmingham England Hallmark
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of sterling silver sugar cube tongs in the shape of a wishbone! Fully hallmarked with
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Sterling Silver
Torchon by Buccellati Italy Sterling Silver Ice Serving Tongs Shell Bowls
By Buccellati
Located in Big Bend, WI
Torchon by Buccellati
Timeless and elegant, Buccellati sterling silver is the ultimate heirloom
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rare Pair of 18th Century Georgian Sterling Silver Asparagus Tongs, London 1791
By Henry Chawner
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
This fine and relatively rare pair of 18th century George III Period sterling silver asparagus
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rattail Pattern Sterling Silver Set Tea Spoons
Sugar Tongs, Art Deco Period
By Cooper Brothers
Sons
Located in London, London
sterling silver tea spoons & sugar tongs, are presented in their original box. Each tea spoon measures 4.75
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
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Sterling Silver Tongs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of sterling silver tongs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, all sterling silver tongs available were constructed with great care. Find 101 antique and vintage sterling silver tongs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Sterling silver tongs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Sterling silver tongs made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many sterling silver tongs are appealing in their simplicity, but Tiffany
Co., Georg Jensen and Gorham produced popular sterling silver tongs that are worth a look.
How Much are Sterling Silver Tongs?
Prices for sterling silver tongs start at $65 and top out at $7,995 with the average selling for $595.
Finding the Right Dining-entertaining for You
Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?
Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.
Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.
Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.
“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”
Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.
At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.
Questions About Sterling Silver Tongs
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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 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 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.
- Is Wallace Sterling real silver?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024Yes, Wallace Sterling is real silver. Wallace produced silverware, tableware and decorative objects from sterling silver, which is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% base metal. The silversmith introduced the Wallace Sterling collection in 1875. During the 1930s and 40s, Wallace's ornate sterling silver flatware was especially popular. Explore a collection of Wallace Sterling pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Yes, some antique sterling silver is valuable. Sterling silver of any age has value as a material because it is a precious metal. Some pieces may be worth even more than the going rate for sterling due to their maker, style, type and condition. Some silversmiths whose pieces are often in demand among collectors include Tiffany Co., Georg Jensen, Gorham Manufacturing Company and Towle. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique sterling silver wares.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024To tell if sterling silver is real, put a magnet close to it. Genuine sterling silver isn't magnetic, so an attraction may indicate one of two things. First, your piece may be made entirely out of a different metal, or, secondly, it may be silver-plated, meaning it is composed of a thin layer of genuine sterling silver over a base metal. For assistance with the identification process, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced jeweler. Shop a large selection of sterling silver jewelry on 1stDibs.
- Is Gorham sterling real silver?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, Gorham sterling is real silver. However, sterling silver is not solid silver. Instead, the metal is an alloy formed out of pure silver and another precious metal. You can shop a selection of Gorham decorative objects and serveware 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.
- 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.
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