Is all sterling silver marked 925?

No, not all sterling silver is marked 925. Although all sterling silver usually features hallmarks, these markings do vary. You may sometimes see STERLING or STER used in place of 925. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of sterling silver jewelry, tableware and decorative objects from some of the world's top sellers.

What is antique sterling silver?

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 world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

How can I tell if sterling silver is antique?

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.

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Oval Enamelled Silver Frame, circa 1910

Located in London, GB

Unusual oval shaped brown guilloché enamel silver gilt frame. With 925 (Sterling) silver mark

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1910s European Antique Sterling Silver Marks

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Oval Enamelled Silver Frame, circa 1910

H 5.25 in W 3.75 in D 0.13 in

An Elegant pair of Scottish Sterling Silver Chocolate Pots Circa 1904

Located in London, GB

, hallmarked with the maker's mark "RS", the Lion Passant sterling silver mark, the Leopard's Head London town

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Early 1900s Scottish Queen Anne Antique Sterling Silver Marks

Materials

Sterling Silver

An Elegant pair of Scottish Sterling Silver Chocolate Pots Circa 1904

H 7.5 in W 3.3 in D 3.3 in

Sterling Silver Vase by Preisner

By Preisner Silver Company

Located in New York, NY

sterling silver collection. With makers' mark on underside as shown in last image. Dimensions: 7.94" Height.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Sterling Silver Marks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Vase by Preisner

H 7.94 in W 2.32 in D 2.32 in

Antique Sterling Female College Graduation Honor Spoon Mechanics Silver Co

By Watson Silver

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique late 19th century sterling silver spoon with a handle in the shape of a female college

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Marks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Female College Graduation Honor Spoon Mechanics Silver Co

H 0.25 in W 5 in D 1.125 in

Interesting antique sterling silver marrow scoop with Elgin shop mark - 1802

By Peter, Ann & William Bateman

Located in London, London

Antique Sterling Silver Marrow Scoop, is of traditional form. The marrow scoop measures 8.75"(22.5cm) in

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Early 1800s Scottish George III Antique Sterling Silver Marks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Interesting antique sterling silver marrow scoop with Elgin shop mark - 1802

H 0.99 in W 8.86 in D 0.79 in

10 Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Tablespoons in Antique Ivy, Monogram "J"

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Gardena, CA

to the handle. Monogrammed "J" to the finial. Tiffany & Co. sterling silver marks to the underside

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Early 20th Century Antique Sterling Silver Marks

Materials

Sterling Silver

10 Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Tablespoons in Antique Ivy, Monogram "J"

H 8.25 in W 5 in D 4 in

Sterling Silver Three Piece Teaset, Hallmarked:-Chester 1926 & Birmingham:-1927

By Barker Brothers Silver Ltd.

Located in York, GB

Sterling Silver THREE PIECE TEASET - TEAPOT, SUGAR & CREAM All three pieces are by Barker Brothers

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1920s English Antique Sterling Silver Marks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Three Piece Teaset, Hallmarked:-Chester 1926 & Birmingham:-1927

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H 5.91 in W 4.53 in D 10.56 in

Dominick & Haff Estate Sterling Silver Hand Made Slotted Spoon, 1892

By Dominick and Haff Silver

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An elegant Sterling Silver slotted serving spoon, marked Dominick & Haff, NY, NY, Patented 1892

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Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Sterling Silver Marks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Dominick & Haff Estate Sterling Silver Hand Made Slotted Spoon, 1892

H 1 in W 3 in D 8.5 in

Dominick & Haff Charles II Pattern Sterling Silver Beaded Cocktail Forks, set/6

By Dominick and Haff Silver

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A set of six sterling silver cocktail forks in the Charles II pattern, from Dominick and Haff

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1890s American International Style Antique Sterling Silver Marks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Dominick & Haff Charles II Pattern Sterling Silver Beaded Cocktail Forks, set/6

H 0.5 in W 0.75 in D 5.5 in

Antique French Napoleonic Sterling Silver Tableware Regency Empire Fish Slice

By Odiot, Dorlyn Silversmiths, Barbour Silver Co., Gorham Manufacturing Company, Benedict Silver Co. 1

Located in Wommelgem, VAN

French sterling silver Fish slice Finely pierced flowers, engraved dolphin and an ebonized handle

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Early 18th Century French Regency Antique Sterling Silver Marks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique French Napoleonic Sterling Silver Tableware Regency Empire Fish Slice

H 1 in W 13.8 in D 3.1 in

1920s Sterling Silver Tankard

By Elkington & Co.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver flat topped tankard

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1920s English Antique Sterling Silver Marks

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

1920s Sterling Silver Tankard

H 5.2 in Dm 3.9 in

Georgian Sterling Silver Casters

By Abraham Buteaux

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Georgian English sterling silver casters; part

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1720s English George II Antique Sterling Silver Marks

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Georgian Sterling Silver Casters

H 7.7 in Dm 3.1 in

Antique Sterling Silver Goblet

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George III English sterling silver goblet; an addition

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1770s British George III Antique Sterling Silver Marks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Goblet

H 6.4 in Dm 3.3 in

Antique Sterling Silver Porringer

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Charles II English sterling silver porringer; part of

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1670s English Charles II Antique Sterling Silver Marks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Porringer

H 4.3 in W 5.2 in D 7.1 in

Match Holder Sterling Silver

Located in Palermo, IT

Match holder sterling silver, USA marks with silver chain. The chain is 38cm long.

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Early 1900s Central American Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Marks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Match Holder Sterling Silver

H 1.58 in W 1.58 in D 1.19 in

Antique Sterling Silver Candlesticks

By Robert Garrard II 1

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A magnificent, fine and impressive pair of antique George IV English cast sterling silver

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Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Sterling Silver Marks

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Candlesticks

H 13.6 in Dm 7.5 in

German Silver Beaker, Makers Mark SBF, Nuremburg, Circa 1670

Located in London, GB

German sterling silver beaker measuring 3.6” (12 cms) tall x 3" (7.5 cms) across the top and in excellent

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1670s German Antique Sterling Silver Marks

Materials

Sterling Silver

German Silver Beaker, Makers Mark SBF, Nuremburg, Circa 1670

H 3.6 in W 3 in D 3 in

Sterling Silver Anthemion Salt

Located in New York, NY

Sterling silver anthemion salt. Neapolitan silver salt / bud vase of circular form with anthemion

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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Sterling Silver Marks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Anthemion Salt

H 1.75 in Dm 3 in

Antique Sterling Silver Nutcrackers

By Collins & Cook

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique George V English sterling silver nutcrackers

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1910s British George V Antique Sterling Silver Marks

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Nutcrackers

H 5.56 in W 1.38 in D 0.6 in

Victorian Sterling Silver Serving Tongs

By Elizabeth Eaton

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive, large pair of antique Victorian English sterling silver

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Marks

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Serving Tongs

H 13.3 in W 2 in D 2.8 in

Alvin Sterling Orange Blossom Part Dinner Service

By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company

Located in New York, NY

Alvin sterling silver Art Nouveau part dinner service, each piece stamped for Alvin with "sterling

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19th Century Other Antique Sterling Silver Marks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Alvin Sterling Orange Blossom Part Dinner Service

H 10 in W 2.25 in D 0.5 in

Georgian Sterling Silver Lady's Goblet

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver lady's goblet; an

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1790s English Antique Sterling Silver Marks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georgian Sterling Silver Lady's Goblet

H 4.3 in Dm 2.6 in

Victorian 1856 Sterling Silver Goblet

By Charles Thomas Fox & George Fox

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver goblet made by

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1850s British Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Marks

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian 1856 Sterling Silver Goblet

H 2.9 in Dm 3.3 in

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette

By Edward Smith

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver castle top

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1840s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Marks

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette

H 0.4 in W 1.1 in D 1.7 in

1920s Sterling Silver Photograph Frame

By Charles S. Green & Co.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive, large antique George V English sterling silver photograph frame, an addition

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1920s English Other Antique Sterling Silver Marks

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Silver, Sterling Silver

1920s Sterling Silver Photograph Frame

H 9.4 in W 14.4 in D 0.9 in

Antique 1730 Sterling Silver Waiter

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique George II English sterling silver waiter; an addition to our Georgian

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1730s English George II Antique Sterling Silver Marks

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique 1730 Sterling Silver Waiter

H 0.9 in Dm 5.6 in

Antique Sterling Silver Photograph Frame

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver photograph frame; an addition to our

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1910s English Other Antique Sterling Silver Marks

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Photograph Frame

H 9.4 in Dm 7 in

Sterling Silver Tiffany Centerpiece Compote

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Early 20th century sterling silver Tiffany tableware centerpiece bowl / compote with boarding

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Early 20th Century Antique Sterling Silver Marks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Tiffany Centerpiece Compote

H 0.5 in Dm 10.5 in

English Antique Sterling Silver Cream Jug

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique English sterling silver cream jug; an addition to our

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1810s Great Britain (UK) Antique Sterling Silver Marks

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

English Antique Sterling Silver Cream Jug

H 3.8 in Dm 5.7 in

Antique Sterling Silver Presentation Bowl

By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique George V English sterling silver presentation bowl; an

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1920s English Antique Sterling Silver Marks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Presentation Bowl

H 5.2 in Dm 7.7 in

Edwardian Sterling Silver Tea Caddy

By John Round & Son Ltd. 1

Located in Northampton, GB

From our Tea Caddy collection, we are pleased to offer this Edwardian Sterling Silver Tea Caddy

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Marks

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Edwardian Sterling Silver Tea Caddy

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H 5.51 in Dm 3.15 in

Antique Sterling Silver Pea Whistle

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver pea whistle; an addition to our

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1920s British Antique Sterling Silver Marks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Pea Whistle

H 0.79 in W 0.71 in D 2.17 in

Antique Sterling Silver Sugar Shaker

By Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders and James Francis Hollings Shepherd

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

Large Sterling silver sugar caster, beautiful model with beautiful decorations in Regency style

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Early 1900s English Regency Antique Sterling Silver Marks

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Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Sugar Shaker

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H 9.45 in Dm 3.55 in

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Table Bell

By Ludwig Neresheimer

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

(sterling standard) Import date mark: J (1909) Condition This sterling silver antique table bell is an

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Early 1900s British Antique Sterling Silver Marks

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Table Bell

H 4.5 in W 1.9 in D 2 in

Victorian Sterling Silver Champagne Bottle Pepper

By John Harrison & Co. Ltd. 1

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

this impressive sterling silver pepper bears the retailer's mark 'Jones, London & Paris'. Condition

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1870s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Marks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Champagne Bottle Pepper

H 4.5 in Dm 1.8 in

Antique Sterling Silver Cigar Box

Located in Braintree, GB

Antique sterling silver cigar box Wood interior. Maker: Unknown (maker mark faded) Made in

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1910s British Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver Marks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Cigar Box

H 2.56 in W 5.12 in D 7.29 in

Walker & Hall Sterling Silver Bottle Coaster

By Walker & Hall

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver bottle coaster; an

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1910s English Antique Sterling Silver Marks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Walker & Hall Sterling Silver Bottle Coaster

H 7.2 in Dm 5.3 in

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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1910s British Antique Sterling Silver Marks

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique 1911 Sterling Silver Presentation Bowl

H 6.3 in Dm 7 in

Antique Victorian 1850s Sterling Silver Goblet

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian sterling silver goblet, an addition to our

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1850s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Marks

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian 1850s Sterling Silver Goblet

H 6.86 in Dm 3.75 in

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Coffee Pot

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver coffee pot; an

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Marks

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Coffee Pot

H 9.1 in W 6.5 in D 4.6 in

Georgian Sterling Silver Cruet, 1774

By Robert Hennell

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Georgian Sterling Silver Cruet, 1774 Additional information: Date : Hallmarked in London 1774 For

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18th Century English George III Antique Sterling Silver Marks

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Sterling Silver

Georgian Sterling Silver Cruet, 1774

Sterling Silver Chamberstick London 1897

By William Hutton & Sons

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Heading : Sterling silver chamberstick Date : Hallmarked in London in 1897 for William Hutton

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1890s British Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Marks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Chamberstick London 1897

H 3.86 in W 5.12 in D 5.83 in

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Cream Jugs

By James Wakely & Frank Clarke Wheeler

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive pair of antique Victorian English sterling silver sparrow beak style creamers

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Marks

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Cream Jugs

H 3.1 in Dm 1.5 in

Antique Sterling Silver Half Pint Tankard

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian sterling silver half pint lady's tankard; part

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1780s English Georgian Antique Sterling Silver Marks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Half Pint Tankard

H 5.1 in W 3.5 in D 5 in

20th Century Sterling Silver Photograph Frame

By Sanders & Mackenzie

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique George V English sterling silver photograph

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1920s English Antique Sterling Silver Marks

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

20th Century Sterling Silver Photograph Frame

H 13 in Dm 9.1 in

Antique Sterling Silver Covered Serving Dish

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique Georgian English sterling silver covered serving

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1810s English Georgian Antique Sterling Silver Marks

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Covered Serving Dish

H 5.6 in Dm 11 in

Antique Sterling Silver Condiment Set

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver five piece condiment

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1910s British Antique Sterling Silver Marks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Condiment Set

H 2.6 in Dm 3.3 in

Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Bachelor Teapot

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George III English sterling silver bachelor teapot; an

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18th Century English George III Antique Sterling Silver Marks

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Bachelor Teapot

H 6.6 in W 4.6 in D 8.9 in

Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Coffee Pot

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George II English sterling silver coffee pot; an

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1740s British George II Antique Sterling Silver Marks

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Coffee Pot

H 10.5 in W 4.5 in D 8.6 in

Sterling Silver Footed Decorative Vase / Piece

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Sterling silver footed decorative vase / piece with Lion heads side handles and exterior design

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1870s European Antique Sterling Silver Marks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Footed Decorative Vase / Piece

H 15 in Dm 7 in

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Wick Trimmers

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Victorian English sterling silver wick trimmers

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1840s British Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Marks

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Wick Trimmers

H 1.62 in W 2.29 in D 7.49 in

1740s Georgian Sterling Silver Mote Spoon

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional antique Georgian English sterling silver mote spoon; an addition to our silver

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1740s English Georgian Antique Sterling Silver Marks

Materials

Sterling Silver

1740s Georgian Sterling Silver Mote Spoon

H 0.5 in Dm 5.2 in

Georgian English Sterling Silver Lemon Strainer

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique George III English sterling silver lemon strainer; an addition to our

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1760s English George III Antique Sterling Silver Marks

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Georgian English Sterling Silver Lemon Strainer

H 1.6 in Dm 6.7 in

Antique George IV Sterling Silver Vinaigrette

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George IV English cast sterling silver vinaigrette; an

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1820s English Antique Sterling Silver Marks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique George IV Sterling Silver Vinaigrette

H 1.5 in

Antique American Sterling Silver Christening Mug

By John Curry

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and interesting antique American sterling silver christening mug; an addition to our

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1830s American Antique Sterling Silver Marks

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique American Sterling Silver Christening Mug

H 3.3 in Dm 2.2 in

Antique English Sterling Silver Wax Jack

By Charles and Richard Comyns

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive, unusual antique George V English sterling silver wax jack; an

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1920s English Other Antique Sterling Silver Marks

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique English Sterling Silver Wax Jack

H 4.7 in Dm 2.8 in

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Cow Creamer

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

mark: F (foreign manufacture mark) Such antique Dutch sterling silver examples are becoming

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1890s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Marks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Cow Creamer

Victorian Westminster Abbey Sterling Silver Vinaigrette

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver castle top

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1840s British Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Marks

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Westminster Abbey Sterling Silver Vinaigrette

H 0.7 in W 1.1 in D 1.9 in

Georgian English Sterling Silver Sugar Basket

By William Stroud

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique George III English sterling silver sugar basket; an addition to our

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1790s English George III Antique Sterling Silver Marks

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Georgian English Sterling Silver Sugar Basket

H 5.2 in W 3.9 in D 6.4 in

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Sandwich Box

By John Tapley

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique Victorian English sterling silver sandwich box

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1850s British Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Marks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Sandwich Box

H 4.9 in W 3.4 in D 1.5 in

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Antique Sterling Silver Marks For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique sterling silver marks is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique sterling silver marks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and sterling silver. Antique sterling silver marks have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique sterling silver marks to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Art Nouveau and Art Deco antique sterling silver marks are of considerable interest. Reed and Barton, Reed & Barton and Georg Jensen each produced beautiful antique sterling silver marks that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Sterling Silver Marks?

Prices for antique sterling silver marks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique sterling silver marks begin at $324 and can go as high as $64,003, while the average can fetch as much as $1,898.

Questions About Antique Sterling Silver Marks

Is all sterling silver marked 925?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
No, not all sterling silver is marked 925. Although all sterling silver usually features hallmarks, these markings do vary. You may sometimes see STERLING or STER used in place of 925. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of sterling silver jewelry, tableware and decorative objects from some of the world's top sellers.
What is antique sterling silver?
1 Answer
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.
How can I tell if sterling silver is antique?
1 Answer
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.