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How can I tell if sterling silver is antique?

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How can I tell if sterling silver is antique?
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
Shop for Antique Sterling Silver Bells on 1stDibs
Edwardian antique sterling silver bell made in London in 1906
By Holland, Aldwinckle, & Slater
Located in London, London
Sterling Silver Bell, is plain in design. The bell measures 3”(7.5cm) tall, by 2.75”(7cm) in diameter and
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Tableware

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Sterling Silver

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
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Rare Regency Period Antique Sterling Silver Table Bell - London 1819
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1819 by Thomas Richards, this handsome, Regency Period, Antique Sterling
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Antique 1810s English Regency Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Rare Victorian sterling silver bell hallmarked in London in 1891
By Aldwinckle & Slater
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1891 by Aldwinckle & Slater, this stylish, Victorian, Antique Sterling
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Tableware

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Sterling Silver

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. The bell measures
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Antique 1810s English Regency Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Regency period sterling silver table bell made in London in 1813
By Phipps & Robinson
Located in London, London
Sterling Silver Bell, is plain in design, with reed borders. The bell measures 4.75"(12cm) tall, by 2.5
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Antique 1810s English Regency Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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