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Is sterling silverware solid silver?
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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.
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Antique Kirk & Son Sterling Silver Repousse Table Bell
By S. Kirk & Sons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine silver table bell.
By S. Kirk & Sons, Inc. of Baltimore.
In sterling silver.
With repoussé decoration throughout.
Engraved to the top of the handle with a monogram.
Fully...
Category
Early 20th Century American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 12 Antique Kirk Baltimore Repousse Sterling Silver Goblets
By S. Kirk & Sons
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 Edwardian sterling silver goblets. Made by S. Kirk & Son Inc. in Baltimore. Each: Ovoid bowl on cylindrical stemp flowing into domed foot. Dense fronds and flowers repousse...
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Kirk Baltimore Repousse Silver Baby Cup
By S. Kirk & Sons
Located in New York, NY
Victorian silver baby cup. Made by S. Kirk & Son in Baltimore. Straight sides with allover floral repousse on stippled ground. Cast and capped leaf scroll handle and pointille foot b...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Sterling Silver “Forget-Me-Not” Serving Spoon
By S. Kirk & Sons
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver serving spoon by S. Kirk and Sons in the “Forget-Me-Not” pattern, 1910. A gorgeous floral motif of daises, roses and leaves decorates the entire ...
Category
Vintage 1910s American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Kirk Edwardian Baltimore Repousse Sterling Silver Gravy Boat
By S. Kirk & Sons
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian sterling silver gravy boat. Made by S. Kirk & Son in Baltimore, ca 1940. Ovoid with helmet mouth and raised oval foot; dense floral repousse on stippled ground. Cast leaf-c...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
S.Kirk & Son Sterling Tea Strainer
By S. Kirk & Sons
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a S.Kirk & Son Sterling Tea Strainer. It depicts a sterling strainer adorned with a repousse garland made of different small bouquets of flow...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver