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How do you identify silver maker’s marks?

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How do you identify silver maker’s marks?
You can identify silver maker's marks in a couple of ways. One option is to simply take a photo of it and perform a reverse image search to see if you can find a match and learn who the maker is. Another way is to review images shared on trusted online platforms. You can also type a description of the marking into a search engine and explore the results, or have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer perform an identification for you. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of silver wares.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
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Wilhelm Kåge Argenta Bowl with Silver Fish Relief, Gustavsberg, Sweden 1930's
Located in Stockholm, SE
A striking Art Deco ceramic bowl designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, circa 1930s. This exceptional example from the celebrated Argenta series features a rich, mottled e...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Decorative Bowls

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Emilia Castillo Malachite Silver Vase, Taxco Mexican Modernism
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking Mexican Modernism decorative vase designed and handcrafted in Taxco, Mexico by renowned silversmith Emilia Castillo, daughter of master artisan Antonio Castillo of Los Cas...
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Vintage 1980s Mexican Modern Vases

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Malachite, Silver, Silver Plate, Brass

Antique Art Nouveau Pairpoint Large Silver Plated Candelabra. 1880s-1900s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Antique Art Nouveau large candelabra features ornate, highly detailed, sculptural form with 4 curved arms radiating from the central candle holder. The silver plated, heavy metal can...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Candelabras

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Silver Plate, Bronze

Vintage Cartier Paris Cased Palladium Plated Desk Alarm Clock 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A cased Cartier square Art Deco style, travel desk clock with alarm. It has a quartz movement and a palladium plated metal rectangular case, circa 1990 in date. The silvered clock h...
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Onyx, Quartz, Metal, Silver

Vintage Emilia Castillo Silver & Malachite Vase, Mexican Silversmithing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare and highly collectible vintage vase designed and handcrafted in Taxco, Mexico by acclaimed Mexican silversmith Emilia Castillo, a key figure in the legacy of the Los Castillo wo...
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Vintage 1980s Mexican Modern Vases

Materials

Malachite, Silver, Silver Plate, Brass

Vintage Signed Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Mid-Century Picture or Photo Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage signed silver picture or photo frame. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. With a robust wooden easel back stand. Marked to the base. Simply wonderful Tiffany...
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20th Century Picture Frames

Materials

Sterling Silver

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