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Is antique silver real silver?
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Whether or not antique silver is real depends on the piece. Sometimes, manufacturers simply call a gray-silver finish antique silver. In these cases, the item is usually not real silver. It is possible for antique silver to be pure silver, sterling or silver plated. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of silver decorative objects and jewelry.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Antique Victorian Webster Floral Bow Sterling Silver Calling Card Holder
By Webster Company
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Finely made Victorian sterling silver calling card case featuring an engraved floral design with a bow centrally set on the top of the area with a ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Tongs
By Webster Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver tong made by Webster Silver. It can be used for meat, poultry, fish, vegetables and quiche. Even on your dessert table for petit four, cake or fr...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Plate
By Webster Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver plate on pedestal by the Webster Silver Company. It has a beautifully decorated border with a cutout design...
Category
Vintage 1920s American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Perfume Bottle
By Webster Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver and crystal perfume bottle from the Art Nouveau period. It has a deep-green glass with sterling o...
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Pair of Sterling Silver Art Deco Dishes
By Webster Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a pair of sterling silver Art Deco candy dishes. They are the perfect size for a coffee table or bar. Uber-modern with just an Art Deco motif on the handle. So pr...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$875 / set
Sterling Silver Trivet
By Webster Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver trivet (with glass underneath) made by the Webster Silver Company. It has a beautiful cutout pattern in the center of...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver