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How do you identify vintage silver?
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To identify vintage silver, use the hallmarks on your piece. You will usually find them on the bottoms and interiors of hollowware and decorative objects, as well as on the handles of flatware. Using trusted online resources, research the hallmarks to identify the maker and determine what characteristics to look for when dating its pieces. Employing the recommended dating method, determine the approximate age of your item. It would be considered vintage if it is 20 to 99 years old. Antiques are 100 years old or more, while contemporary pieces date back to the last 20 years. You can also enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to simplify the process. Find a collection of vintage silver decorative objects on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 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
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
Keyser & Sohn Silver-Plated Golden Retriever Sculpture, Germany, circa 1910–1920
Located in Knivsta, SE
Keyser & Sohn Silver-Plated Golden Retriever Sculpture, Germany, circa 1910–1920
A charming and elegant silver-plated metal sculpture depicting a reclining Golden Retriever, produce...
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Early 20th Century German Animal Sculptures
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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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Vintage Cartier Sterling Silver Pill Box c.1980
By Cartier
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
