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How can I tell if sterling silver is antique?
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Sterling 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Very Rare Edwardian Sterling Silver 'Pig Bell' London 1904 by William Hornby
By WILLIAM HORNBY, LONDON (1898-1913)
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1904 by William Hornby, this wonderful and very rare, antique sterling
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
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Regency Period Sterling Silver Bell, Peter & William Bateman, London, 1818
By Peter & William Bateman
Located in London, London
sterling silver bell, is baluster shaped, and features reed engraving to the body.
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Category
Antique 1810s English Regency Tableware
Materials
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Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Table Bell
By Holland, Aldwinckle, & Slater
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver table bell; an
Category
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Table Bell
By Ludwig Neresheimer
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver figural table bell
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Mappin & Webb Ltd Antique Sterling Silver Table Bell (1934)
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V sterling silver table bell; an addition to our
Category
Vintage 1930s English Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
J Parkes & Co Antique Sterling Silver Table Bell (1917)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique George V English cast sterling silver table bell
Category
Vintage 1910s British Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver