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Antique Victorian 1881 Sterling Silver Christening Mug
By Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver christening mug; an
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Antique Art Deco Style Sterling Silver Christening Mug
By William Comyns & Sons 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George VI English sterling silver christening mug in
Category
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
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
Category
Antique 1830s American Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
R E Stone Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug
By R E Stone
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George VI English sterling silver christening mug made
Category
Vintage 1930s English Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian sterling silver Christening set with box, 1878
By Thomas Smily
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Victorian sterling silver Christening set with box.
Comprising beaker, napkin ring, fork
Category
Antique 1870s British Late Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Edwardian Art Nouveau Style Sterling Silver Christening Mug
By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver christening mug made
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Chased Sterling Silver Christening Mug by Henry Holland, London, 1866
By Elkington & Co., Henry Holland 1
Located in London, London
silver christening mug, features chased and engraved decoration to the sides, a gilt interior and bead
Category
Antique 1860s English Baroque Revival Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 3.75 in W 4 in D 2.75 in
Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Christening Mug
By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver christening mug; an
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 3.1 in W 2.6 in D 3.4 in
Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug, London 1896
By Charles Edwards
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1896 by Charles Edwards, this attractive, Antique Sterling Silver
Category
Antique 1890s English Victorian Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver Christening Mug
By Josiah Williams & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Edward VIII English sterling silver christening mug in the Art Deco
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Barware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian 1886 Sterling Silver Christening Mug
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive large antique Victorian English sterling silver christening mug
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Late Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Mug
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique late Victorian sterling silver Christening mug in a tapering cylindrical form with a reeded
Category
Antique 1870s British Tableware
Materials
Silver
Antique English Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Cup with Boys Playing Tops
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique sterling silver Christening cup was made in England in approximately 1848 in the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 4.25 in W 3 in D 4.25 in
George V Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug, Sheffield, 1912
By Fenton Bros Ltd.
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in sheffield in 1912 by Fenton Brothers Ltd., this handsome, antique sterling silver
Category
Vintage 1910s English Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Art Deco Style Sterling Silver Christening Mug
By Harrods Ltd (Richard Woodman Burbridge)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
exceptional vintage Elizabeth II sterling silver christening mug has a plain bell shaped form onto a circular
Category
Vintage 1960s British Elizabethan Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid Victorian English Sterling Silver Christening Mug, Birmingham, 1863
By Hilliard & Thomason
Located in London, London
Silver Christening Mug, features wonderful engraved decoration to the body, bead borders, and a gilt
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 3.94 in W 4.34 in D 2.76 in
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Christening Mug - Arts & Crafts Style
By William Hutton & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver christening mug in the Arts
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian 1883 Scottish Sterling Silver Christening Bowl and Spoon
By Hamilton & Inches Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian Scottish sterling silver Christening bowl and
Category
Antique 1880s British Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Roberts & Belk Ltd Antique English Sterling Silver Christening Mug
By Roberts & Belk Ltd. 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive, unusual antique George VI English sterling silver character christening mug
Category
Vintage 1930s Great Britain (UK) Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Very Attractive Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug, London, 1863
By Edward Ker Reid
Located in London, London
Silver Christening Mug, features a cast ornate handle, a gilt interior, and striking engraving to the
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 3.94 in W 5.12 in D 3.55 in
Very Fine 19th Century Sterling Silver Christening Cup by Edward & James Barnard
By Edward Barnard & Sons
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
An exceptionally fine sterling silver Christening mug in the neoclassical taste, showing an elegant
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Christening Bowl and Spoon
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George VI English sterling silver Christening bowl and
Category
Vintage 1930s British Serving Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver Christening Mug, Hallmarked London 1912
By George Jackson & David Fullerton
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The baluster shaped body decorated with applied linear and beaded detail, rising to a flaring rim and affixed with a scrolling loop handle. London maker’s marks partially rubbed but ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georgian Sterling Silver Christening Mug by Joseph Angell, London 1825
By Joseph Angell I & John Angell I 1
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good, sterling silver mug or Christening Mug made in the late Georgian, George IVth
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Very Good 19th Century Sterling Silver Christening, Hallmarked London 1866
By George John Richards & Edward Charles Brown
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The very handsome baluster shaped body decorated overall with richly embossed foliate motifs and having a foliate inspired handle, the interior exhibiting a subtle gilt wash. Raised ...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
George III Sterling Silver Christening Mug, Charles Reily & George Storer, 1813
Located in London, GB
In good vintage condition, this christening mug is monogrammed with CS and has a campana shaped
Category
Antique 19th Century British Pitchers and Decanters
Materials
Sterling Silver
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H 3.94 in W 4.53 in
Art Deco Sterling Silver Childs Mug - Christening Gift - Bulldog Handle - 1937
By Sanders & Mackenzie
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1937 by Sanders & Mackenzie, this handsome, Sterling Silver Christening
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 4.14 in W 3.75 in D 2.76 in
Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver Three-Piece Christening Set
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George VI English sterling silver christening set in
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian Chased Antique Sterling Silver Childs Mug, London 1867
By H.J. Lias & Son
Located in London, London
Silver Christening Mug, features chased and engraved decoration to the body, and a gilt interior.
The
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Baby / Christening Cup
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Georg Jensen sterling silver baby / Christening cup
With leaf motif capped handle
20th century
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georgian Newcastle Sterling Silver Half Pint or Christening Mug
By David Crawford, Newcastle 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Georgian Newcastle sterling silver half pint/christening mug; an
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Christening Set with, Fork and Spoon in Sterling Silver
Located in Paris, FR
Christening set in French sterling silver composed of 3 pieces: 1 cup, 1 fork, and 1 spoon.
Very
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Baroque Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gorham Sterling Silver Early 20th Century Etched Child's Christening Mug
By Gorham
Located in New York, NY
Gorham sterling silver child's or christening mug, made in the early 20th century, gilt inside
Category
Early 20th Century American Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Mappin English Sterling Silver 1898 Child's / Christening Mug with House & Mouse
By Mappin Brothers, Mappin & Webb
Located in New York, NY
Mappin, sterling silver child's or christening mug or cup, beautifully adorned with acid-etched
Category
Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Gorham 1880 Sterling Silver Etched Child's Christening Mug with Aquatic Motifs
By Gorham
Located in New York, NY
Gorham special order sterling silver child's or christening mug, made around 1880, gilt inside
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique English Georgian Sterling Silver William Bateman Christening Cup, 1825
By William Bateman I
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Georgian sterling silver & silver gilt christening cup/mug, William Bateman I
Category
Antique 1820s English Georgian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
H 2.5 in W 3.5 in D 2 in
International Silver Company Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Childs Bowl & Stand
By International Silver
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine and stylish American Art Nouveau sterling silver child's bowl and stand decorated with the
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
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H 1.58 in Dm 6.97 in
Gorham Sterling Silver Early 20th Century Child's Christening Mug Art Deco Style
By Gorham
Located in New York, NY
Gorham sterling silver child's or christening mug, made in the early 20th century, gilt inside, in
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Child Christening Mug in Mid-Century Modern Style
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. sterling silver child Christening mug in Mid-Century Modern style, with an elegant
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Silver Child’s Youth Christening or Travelling Set Birmingham 1897
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique Silver Child’s Youth Christening or Travelling Set, Birmingham 1897 Levi and Salaman. Full
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Silver Gilt Christening Set with hunting scenes
By Francis Higgins II
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Victorian Silver Gilt Christening Set with hunting scenes and comes with a box.
This set
Category
Antique 1860s British Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Chinese Silver Christening Mug by Hung Chong, circa 1900
By Hung Chong & Co.
Located in London, GB
Chinese silver christening mug, by Hung Chong, circa 1900.
This maker made in Canton and Shanghai.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Holland Aldwinckle & Slater Arts & Crafts Silver Christening Mug, London, 1900
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional and very impressive quality Arts & Crafts silver christening mug decorated with leaf
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
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H 4.53 in Dm 2.96 in
1910s Antique Sterling Silver Duck Napkin Ring
By Crisford & Norris 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
addition to our christening silverware collection.
This exceptional antique George V sterling silver
Category
Early 20th Century English Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver and Coral Rattle Whistle
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver baby rattle and whistle has a bulbous shaped form
Category
Antique 1870s English Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Arts & Crafts Mug
By William Hutton & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver Arts & crafts mug; an
Category
Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Edward John & William Barnard Victorian Sterling Silver Mug
By Edward & John Barnard
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver mug, made by Edward
Category
Antique 1840s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique William IV Sterling Silver Large Mug, London, 1834, Jonathan
By Jonathan Hayne
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique William IV sterling silver large christening mug, London, 1834, Jonathan Hayne. The mug of
Category
Antique 1830s English Rococo Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver Queen Anne Style Two Handled Porringer, 1908
By Charles Stuart Harris
Located in London, GB
Silver handmade porringer.
Perfect as a child's christening bowl.
Made by the celebrated
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Queen Anne Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Large Antique Victorian Silver Loving Cup and Cover
Located in London, GB
Large antique Victorian silver loving cup and cover
English, 1881
Height 40cm, width 13.5cm, depth
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Vintage Round Silver Child’s Bowl & Spoon Elkington & Co. Ltd Original Box
Located in Naples, FL
This is a beautiful child’s bowl and spoon in original box. Elkington and Co. Ltd, silver
Category
Early 20th Century British Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Thomas Bradbury, Art Deco Britannia Silver Twin Handled Cup, UK, circa 1923
By Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd.
Located in Chatham, ON
THOMAS BRADBURY & SONS (Sheffield) - Fine quality Art Deco Britannia silver twin handled
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Britannia Standard Silver
H 2.38 in W 6.25 in D 4 in
Antique 1923 Sterling Silver Napkin Ring
By William Hutton & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
addition to our christening silverware collection
This exceptional antique George V sterling silver napkin
Category
20th Century English Georgian Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1920s Sterling Silver Pint Mug
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique George V English sterling silver pint mug, part
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique George V Sterling Silver and Enamel Napkin Ring
By Adolph Scott
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver and guilloche enamel napkin ring
Category
Vintage 1930s Great Britain (UK) Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
English Silver Engraved Decanter Widdowson & Veale
By Alexander MacRae
Located in Newark, England
Macrae), Lion passant (sterling silver), Leopard Head town mark for London, Date letter R (1872) and the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Pitchers
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Walker & Hall Sterling Silver Photograph Frame
By Walker & Hall
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
addition to our christening silverware collection.
This exceptional antique George V sterling silver
Category
Vintage 1910s English Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
Baldwin & Marriott Antique Sterling Silver Photograph Frame
By Baldwin & Marriott
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
addition to our christening silverware collection.
This fine antique George V sterling silver photograph
Category
Vintage 1910s English George V Picture Frames
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
925 Sterling Silver Natural Citrine Anniversary Solitaire Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
" inches) and looks so elegant set against 925 sterling silver. The Citrine is specially selected and hand
Category
2010s British Engagement Rings
Materials
Citrine, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Natural Colorful Opal Vintage Inspired Solitaire Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
*This Solitaire ring is made from 925 Sterling Silver with Natural Semi-precious Fiery Opal.
The
Category
2010s British Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
Opal, Sterling Silver
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Sterling Silver Christening For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal sterling silver christening for your home. Each sterling silver christening for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and sterling silver. Your living room may not be complete without a sterling silver christening — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A sterling silver christening is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Georgian and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Tiffany & Co., Asprey International Limited and Barnards each produced at least one beautiful sterling silver christening that is worth considering.
How Much is a Sterling Silver Christening?
A sterling silver christening can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $968, while the lowest priced sells for $295 and the highest can go for as much as $5,082.
Finding the Right sterling-silver for You
Dining and entertaining changed drastically when we began to set our tables with sterling silver for holiday gatherings, wedding receptions, engagement parties and, in some of today’s homes, everyday meals.
Often called the “Queen of metals,” silver has been universally adored for thousands of years. It is easy to see why it has always been sought after: It is durable, strong and beautiful. (Louis XIV had tables made entirely of silver.) Sterling silver is an alloy that is made of 92.5 percent silver — the “925” stamp that identifies sterling-silver jewelry refers to this number. The other 7.5 percent in sterling silver is typically sourced from copper.
Neoclassical-style sterling-silver goods in Europe gained popularity in the late 18th century — a taste for sterling-silver tableware as well as tea sets had taken shape — while in the United States, beginning in the 19th century, preparing the dinner table with sterling-silver flatware had become somewhat of a standard practice. Indeed, owning lots of silver goods during the Victorian era was a big deal. Back then, displaying fine silver at home was a status symbol for middle-class American families. And this domestic silver craze meant great profitability for legendary silversmith manufacturers such as Reed & Barton, Gorham Manufacturing Company and the International Silver Company, which was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898, a major hub of silver manufacturing nicknamed “Silver City.”
Today, special occasions might call for ceremonial silver designed by Tiffany & Co. or the seductive sterling-silver cutlery from remarkable Danish silversmith Georg Jensen, but there really doesn’t have to be an event on the calendar to trot out your finest tableware.
Event- and wedding-planning company maestro Tara Guérard says that some “investment pieces,” such as this widely enamored alloy, should see everyday use, and we’re inclined to agree.
“Sterling-silver flatware is a must-have that you can use every single day, even to eat cereal,” she says. “Personally, I want a sterling-silver goblet set for 12 to 20; I would use them every time I had a dinner party. Ultimately, there are no criteria for buying vintage pieces: Buy what you love, and make it work.”
Whether you’re thinking “ceremonial” or “cereal,” browse a versatile collection of vintage, new and antique sterling-silver wares on 1stDibs today.
Questions About Sterling Silver Christening
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022A sterling silver spoon is mostly fine silver, but not quite solid silver. Sterling silver is an alloyed form of silver, and is 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper. You can shop a collection of authentic sterling silver items from some of the worlds top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Yes, sterling silver is okay for earrings. In fact, many people love earrings crafted out of the precious metal. Sterling silver has an appealing cool color and noticeable shine. Plus, the metal is durable, so it can resist scratching when worn frequently. Keep in mind that sterling silver earrings will need regular cleaning and polishing to fight tarnishing. Explore a diverse assortment of sterling silver earrings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023Yes, sterling silver can be good for earrings. Many people appreciate the appearance of sterling silver due to its cool color. In addition, sterling silver resists wear and tear to help earrings stand the test of time. One thing to keep in mind is that silver can tarnish, so you'll likely need to regularly clean and polish your earrings to keep them looking like new. Shop a variety of sterling silver earrings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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.
- 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.
- 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022No, sterling silver, no matter what its used to make, is not solid silver. In most countries, the sterling standard is 92.5% silver with an additive alloy, usually copper, making up the rest of the sterling silver. Sterling silver is harder than pure silver and much more useful as tableware. Shop a collection of sterling silver from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Sterling silver is a very good quality alloy because the added metals make it very durable, even more so than gold. Because it is also lightweight it can be great for everyday wear.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Tiffany & Co. uses sterling silver. According to their website, they were one of the first American companies to institute the .925 sterling silver standard in 1851. Sterling silver is a precious metal that may require cleaning to retain its beauty and character for generations. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary Tiffany & Co. silver from top sellers around the world.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sterling silver is considered antique if it was made over 100 years ago. Many antique sterling silver items will have a mark or stamp. First, clean the item and check for marks. A “925” mark indicates a silver purity of 92.5 percent, which is the composition of sterling silver. If you don’t see a mark, work with a certified appraiser to acid test the item and determine the silver content. You’ll find expertly vetted antique sterling silver items on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The most expensive sterling silver flatware is said to be Grand Baroque by Wallace. Sterling silver is a combination of pure silver and copper in a 92.5% and 7.5% ratio. Sterling silver is more valuable because of the silver content. In addition, the age, design, and attractiveness of the silverware may mean its value far exceeds the silver value. Sterling silver flatware with ivory handles is always the most valuable. Find a collection of antique and vintage sterling silver flatware from different creators on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To clean weighted sterling silver, use a cleaning product formulated for sterling silver and a soft lint-free cloth. Keep dust at bay by wiping the object down with a soft cloth dampened with warm water. Always dry the silver with a soft towel after cleaning. Find a collection of weighted sterling silver decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify Gorham sterling silver, study the marks found on the piece. Pieces made after 1848 will have a letter or symbol stamp. You can use an authoritative online reference to figure out the manufacturing year of the piece. Find a variety of expertly vetted Gorham sterling silver on 1stDibs.
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