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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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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
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
Art Deco silver-plated mantel clock on a rectangular base. Sweden, 1930s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Art Deco silver-plated mantel clock.
Elegant square-shaped manuel clock on a rectangular base with geometric Art Deco design. Dial with painted black stylised numerals and blued ste...
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Silver Plate
Large Signed Cartier Sterling Silver Mid-Century Photo / Picture Frame
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century photo or picture frame.
By Cartier.
In sterling silver.
With a robust easel back stand.
Marked Cartier / Sterling / 53 / Hand Made
Sight Height: ca. 9 7/8 in...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Vanity Box by David Edwards
Located in Northampton, GB
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Sterling Silver Fittings by Thomas Douglas of London Dated 1845
From our Vanity Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Rosewood Vanity Box by David Ed...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver, Brass
Vintage Buccellati Sterling Silver Figural Leaf Bowl or Vide Poche
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed Italian silver bowl or vide poche.
By Buccellati.
In sterling silver.
From the Natura series.
In the form of a leaf (possibly a Maple or Geranium leaf) supported by...
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20th Century Italian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Sterling Silver
