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What is sterling silver made of?
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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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
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Victorian Gilt Sterling Silver Ships Claret Jug - Charles & George Fox 1854
By Charles Thomas Fox & George Fox
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1854 by Charles & George Fox, this striking, Antique Sterling Silver Claret
Category
Antique 1850s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Very Large Antique Sterling Silver Ship Model - Hallmarked in 1925 - Silver Nef
By Thomas Callow & Son
Located in London, London
This superb example of a sterling silver Nef carries import marks for London, 1925 by Thomas Callow
Category
Vintage 1920s German Renaissance Revival Nautical Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Swedish Sterling Silver Plique-a-jour Viking Ship Salt Cellars & Spoons
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
hallmarked with the Three crowns of Sweden followed by "925" designating the sterling silver content followed
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
3 Sterling Silver Full Mast Ships in Glass and Ebonized Wood Case Priced per s
Located in Buchanan, MI
Three Sterling silver full mast ship in glass and ebonized and mahogany wood case, great details
Category
20th Century Georgian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Vinaigrette
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique George III English sterling silver vinaigrette
Category
Antique Early 1800s British Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
STERLING SILVER TIFFANY & CO ELSA PERETTI STERLING SiLVER CHAMPAGNE BUCKET
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co., Tiffany & Co.
Located in GB
bucket, fully hallmarked to the base in sterling silver
A very collectable solid silver champaign bucket
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver