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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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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

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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

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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

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Silver Plate

Large Signed Cartier Sterling Silver Mid-Century Photo / Picture Frame
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

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Sterling Silver

Antique Art Nouveau Silver and Enamel Photograph Frame. English. Dated 1905
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Beautiful silver photo frame In art nouveau style Good clear hallmark for Birmingham 1905 Good condition / chip to the enamel left bottom panel. Shown in the last image Original...
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Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Picture Frames

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Silver

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

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Sterling Silver

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