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How can you tell if something is sterling silver?
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To tell if something is sterling silver, first search it for purity marks. Makers often indicate sterling silver with hallmarks like “925,” "STER" or "STERLING," but some pieces may feature alternate hallmarks. Researching the markings on your piece using trusted online resources can help you identify its materials. When in doubt, seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of sterling silver jewelry, tableware and decorative objects.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
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Shop for Sterling Silver Decorative Objects on 1stDibs
Stunning Modernist Solid / Sterling Silver Pill Box - 1988
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderfully crafted solid silver box, the lid decorated by a large flower surrounded by a series of smaller flowers, pretty as a picture and beautifully hand crafted.
The lid fits...
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Vintage 1980s British Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pillbox shaped fire enamel hand painted floral miniature Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Shaped pill box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamels on guilloché and hand-painted floral miniature, with fine hand engravings. Viennese Art Nouveau...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Gilt Vinaigrette Birmingham William Simpson
By Simpson
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Georgian engraved silver gilt Vinaigrette by William Simpson, Birmingham, 1826.
The vinaigrette having an engraved engine turned hinged lid with a floral border, the g...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
French Art Deco Sterling Silver Flower Overlay Crystal Glass Perfume Bottle
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th-century artistry, Art Deco Sterling Silver encased Perfume Bottle with Stopper, Numbered Edition. This hand-blown glass perfume bottle is wrapped in an intricate sterling ...
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Vintage 1920s French Belle Époque Bottles
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Period Sterling Silver Table Box
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Period, sterling silver table box, Poole Silver Co., Taunton, Mass., Ca. 1930's. Wood-lined. Measures 6 inches wide x 3 inches deep x 1 3/4 inches high. Underside is covered...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cartier Sterling Silver Picture Frame
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, French handmade sterling silver rectangular picture frame from luxury Maison, Cartier, in the Modern design style, circa mid-20th century, France. Frame can sit horizont...
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver
