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How do you identify silver antiques?
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To identify silver antiques, search for a maker's mark on the base, handle, interior and other inconspicuous areas. Using trusted online resources, research the maker to find out when it was in business and browse online catalogues and image galleries, looking for pieces that resemble yours. Doing so can help you get a rough idea of when your silver objects were manufactured. To be classified as antique, an item must be at least 100 years old. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also assist with the identification process. On 1stDibs, explore a range of antique silver decorative objects.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
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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
Articulated Silver-Plated Bronze Swan Box-/ Bonbonnière or Cache Pot
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Articulated Silver-Plated Bronze Swan Box/Bonbonnière/Cache Pot, Portugal, Mid-20th Century, Set Two Pieces (Swan and Liner)
This sculptural articulated swa...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Art Nouveau WMF Jewelry Box, Silverplated Pewter & Wood Veneered Panels
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite antique Art Nouveau jewelry box was crafted by WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik) around 1900. It features WMF’s signa...
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Antique Early 1900s German Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate, Pewter
Table Box Octagonal 925 Silver and semi-precious tiger's eye stone Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Octagonal table box in semi-precious tiger's eye stone with a hinged 925/1000 sterling silver hull. The interior of the lid is in black Belgian marble. Dimensions: 11.4 x 18.4 x 4 c...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Sterling Silver, Enamel
A rare silver box / pop art sculpture by Fratelli Cacchione, late 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
An extraordinarily rare silver « cigarette » box / pop art sculpture by Fratelli Cacchionr, 20th century. This amazing silver box was created to resemble several boxes of cigarettes ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Silver Plated Caviar Set
By Art Decor
Located in London, GB
A Very Fine Silver Plated Caviar Server
The Four Lidded Dishes Consist OF Fish Handles
The Central Bowl Has Six Vodka Shot Glass that Surround the Ice Bucket
Certainly a Talking Po...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Silver Plate
$2,309