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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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Hermes, Paris - Silver Plated Novelty Dish / Vide Poche c.1960
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful vintage vide poche (empty pocket) in silver plate comprising two parts, the dish itself and the golf ball on a stand. Both pieces are signed "Hermes Paris" and the dish ...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Silver Plate

Hermes, Paris - Novelty Horse Head Vide Poche / Dish c.1960
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful vintage vide poche (empty pocket) in silver plate comprising two parts, the dish itself and the removable horse head on a stand. The dish is fully signed by the iconic F...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Silver Plate

Crab jewelry box, silver plated & alpaca, Spain, 1950's
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Exquisite sculptural crab form box realistically rendered, crafted in Spain, 1950's. Made to look like a real crab crawling with movement masterfully with sharp detail and execution....
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Silver Plate

Vintage Cartier Sterling Silver Pill Box c.1980
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful vintage solid sterling silver pill box, beautiful quality to be expected from the world renowned luxury retailer, Cartier. The lid has the large Cartier "C" logo integra...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Fratelli Toso Murano Glass Paperweight, Bullicante and Silver, 1960s
Located in Glasgow, GB
This Fratelli Toso Murano glass paperweight, dating from the 1960s, combines bullicante decoration with red and green glass and silver inclusions. Of tall cylindrical form, the pape...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Silver Leaf

Large sterling silver vintage Victorian style picture frame, 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A vintage Victorian style sterling silver large picture frame. Measures approximately 12” high and 8 “ ( at widest) holds a photo of approx. 5”x7”. Signed JR 925. Royal blue velvet ...
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20th Century Unknown Victorian Picture Frames

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Sterling Silver

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