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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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Monumental Wilhelm Kåge Argenta Vase, Gustavsberg, Sweden, circa 1930
Located in Stockholm, SE
An exceptionally rare and monumental Argenta vase designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, circa 1930. This striking example represents one of the largest and most impressiv...
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Art Deco Four-Arm Silver-Plated Candelabra by Just Andersen for GAB 1930
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautifully balanced pair of four-arm silver-plated candelabra designed by Danish sculptor and designer Just Andersen for GAB (Guldsmedsaktiebolaget), Sweden, circa 1930s.
These s...
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candelabras
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Emilia Castillo Malachite Silver Vase, Taxco Mexican Modernism
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking Mexican Modernism decorative vase designed and handcrafted in Taxco, Mexico by renowned silversmith Emilia Castillo, daughter of master artisan Antonio Castillo of Los Cas...
Category
Vintage 1980s Mexican Modern Vases
Materials
Malachite, Silver, Silver Plate, Brass
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...
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Emilia Castillo Silver & Malachite Vase, Mexican Silversmithing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare and highly collectible vintage vase designed and handcrafted in Taxco, Mexico by acclaimed Mexican silversmith Emilia Castillo, a key figure in the legacy of the Los Castillo wo...
Category
Vintage 1980s Mexican Modern Vases
Materials
Malachite, Silver, Silver Plate, Brass
Antique Art Nouveau Pairpoint Large Silver Plated Candelabra. 1880s-1900s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Antique Art Nouveau large candelabra features ornate, highly detailed, sculptural form with 4 curved arms radiating from the central candle holder. The silver plated, heavy metal can...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Candelabras
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
