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How can you tell if something is silver?
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To tell if something is silver, first try placing a magnet next to it. If you notice attraction, the piece is likely either silver-plated or crafted out of a different metal because solid silver isn't magnetic. Hallmarks can also be a good way to identify silver. Silver marking systems vary from country to country, so use trusted online resources to learn what any marks on your piece indicate. An expert, such as a certified appraiser, an experienced jeweler or a knowledgeable antique dealer should also be able to assist you. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of silver jewelry, tableware, flatware and decorative objects.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
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Monumental Wilhelm Kåge Argenta Vase, Gustavsberg, Sweden, circa 1930
Located in Stockholm, SE
An exceptionally rare and monumental Argenta vase designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, circa 1930. This striking example represents one of the largest and most impressiv...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Art Deco Four-Arm Silver-Plated Candelabra by Just Andersen for GAB 1930
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautifully balanced pair of four-arm silver-plated candelabra designed by Danish sculptor and designer Just Andersen for GAB (Guldsmedsaktiebolaget), Sweden, circa 1930s.
These s...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candelabras
Materials
Silver Plate
English Sterling Silver and Crystal Perfume Vanity Bottle, ca. Late 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
An antique English sterling and cut‑glass perfume vanity bottle, late Victorian–Edwardian period, by George & Sons, circa late 19th century, England. This finely made bottle features...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Bottles
Materials
Crystal, 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...
Category
Vintage 1980s Mexican Modern Vases
Materials
Malachite, Silver, Silver Plate, Brass
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...
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Cobra Candlestick in Silvered Bronze, 1920s–1940s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Art Deco Cobra Candlestick in Silvered Bronze, 1920s–1940s
A striking and highly sculptural Art Deco candlestick in the form of a cobra, crafted in silvered bronze during the 1920s–...
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Vintage 1930s Indian Art Deco Candlesticks
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
