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Is antique sterling silver valuable?
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Yes, some antique sterling silver is valuable. Sterling silver of any age has value as a material because it is a precious metal. Some pieces may be worth even more than the going rate for sterling due to their maker, style, type and condition. Some silversmiths whose pieces are often in demand among collectors include Tiffany & Co., Georg Jensen, Gorham Manufacturing Company and Towle. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique sterling silver wares.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
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Antique Lady Gentlemans Sword English Walking Stick Cane Sterling Silver Wooden
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Superb Rare Polished late Victorian Ebony Wooden Sword Stick of outstanding quality, enclosing its original square tapering polished steel blade of English origin.
The polished co...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Sterling Silver, Steel
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
Antique Lily Pattern Whiting Sterling Silver Sauce or Cream Ladle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique sauce or cream ladle.
In sterling silver.
By Whiting.
In the Lily pattern.
With a scalloped bowl and a figural handle.
Marked to the reverse.
Simply wonderful Am...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Wine Coaster Set of 12 with Case
Located in Malibu, CA
Set of twelve pierced sterling silver wine coasters, each featuring an openwork gallery with smooth, polished edge.
The set presents well for service or display.
Reflects fine qualit...
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Table box Sterling Silver Enamel two-tone striped on guilloché Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular table box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent two-tone striped fired enamels on guilloché and hand-engraved motifs. English Empire style George V. Di...
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Vintage 1970s Italian George IV Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold Plate
Sterling Silver Candlesticks Holders, Gorham, Pair
By Gorham
Located in New York, NY
A pair of sterling silver candlestick holders, Gorham Silversmiths, circa mid-20th century, America. Classic sterling silver candlestick holders; a great pair for many dining experie...
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Mid-20th Century American American Classical Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$540 Sale Price / set
20% Off