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How is Italian silver marked?
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How Italian silver is marked varies. However, the majority of pieces will have the word "Italy" stamped onto their surfaces, as well as the numbers 800 or 925. The 800 marking means that a piece is 80% silver and 20% alloy, while the 925 stamp indicates sterling silver, which is 92.5% silver and 7.5% alloy. Some Italian silver may also feature a maker's mark. Find a collection of Italian silver objects on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
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1960s Sabattini for Cristofle Silver Leaf Bowl
By Lino Sabattini
Located in Florence, Tuscany
A beautiful 1960s Lino Sabattini for Cristofle Silver Leaf Bowl. The piece is stamped Cristofle on the base. A recognised design by the modernist Italian silverware designer, Lino Sa...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Sterling Silver
Materials
Metal, Silver
800 Silver Cutlery, 84 Pieces, Italy, 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
800 silver cutlery, 84 pieces, Italy, 1960s
Gifted to my grandparents for their wedding, set for 12.
The gross weight is 5.4 kg.
The net weight (blades ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
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Cartier Letter Opener Sterling Original Box ca' 1970's
By Cartier
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An elegant letter opener by Cartier ca' 1970's. Sterling handle, made in Italy, original box and wrapping.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Metal, Sterling Silver
Cutlery Set 101 pcs. Calegaro Empire Style Silver 800, Italy, 90s
Located in Palermo, IT
Cutlery set 101 pcs. Calegaro empire style silver 800, Italy, 90s
This set is for 12 people and also has cutlery for the fish.
Very beautiful and elegant it has its antioxidant cases...
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1990s Italian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Vintage Silver Cutlery Set for 12 people, Italy, 1960s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
This amazing set of 51 cutlery pieces in 800 silver plated is an authentic expression of the Italian silverware tradition. Made in Italy in the 1960s.
Each piece is marked with the "...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
5-Piece Toilet Set in 800 Silver, Italy, 1960s, never used
Located in Palermo, IT
5-piece toilet set in 800 silver, Italy, 1960s, never used.
Wedding gift from my grandparents. Never used. Purchased in one of the most important jewelers in my city. Regularly stamp...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
