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How can you tell if something is silver-plated or solid silver?
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To tell if something is silver-plated or solid silver, put a magnet near it. Solid silver won't attract the magnet. However, the base metals used to produce silver-plated pieces often will. If the magnet test is inconclusive, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable expert can help you. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of silver jewelry, tableware and decorative objects.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
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Shop for Silver Decorative Objects on 1stDibs
Wilhelm Kåge Argenta Bowl with Silver Fish Relief, Gustavsberg, Sweden 1930's
Located in Stockholm, SE
A striking Art Deco ceramic bowl designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, circa 1930s. This exceptional example from the celebrated Argenta series features a rich, mottled e...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver Cased Compensated Weather Barometer Superb Royal Provenance Alfred Clark
Located in Dublin, Ireland
This is a very Rare and Superbly made Sterling Silver Cased Compensated Weather Barometer – The Silver Assay Marks inform us that it was made in 1900 by the famed Silversmith, Alfred...
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique English Novelty Walnut Sterling Silver Box - 1899 by Sampson Mordan
Located in Bath, GB
The box is modelled in the form of a Walnut beautifully crafted to be expected by this venerable silversmith.
The box is hinged in full working order and retaining it's lavishly gil...
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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Emilia Castillo Silver-Plated Vases with Jasper Hummingbirds, Mexican
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emilia Castillo is a celebrated figure in modern Mexican silver design and comes from one of the most important silversmithing families in Taxco. She is the daughter of Antonio Casti...
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Vintage 1980s Mexican Modern Vases
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Brass, Silver Plate, Silver
Large Silver & Abalone Madonna Sculpture by Emilia Castillo for Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking mixed-media sculpture by Emilia Castillo for the renowned Los Castillo workshop in Taxco, celebrated for its mastery of modern Mexican silversmithing. This sculptural figu...
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Vintage 1980s Mexican Organic Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Silver, Brass
Vintage Cartier Paris Cased Palladium Plated Desk Alarm Clock 20th Century
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A cased Cartier square Art Deco style, travel desk clock with alarm. It has a quartz movement and a palladium plated metal rectangular case, circa 1990 in date.
The silvered clock h...
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Onyx, Quartz, Metal, Silver
