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Is antique sterling silver valuable?

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Is antique sterling silver valuable?
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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Sterling Silver Necklace with Rutilated Quartz Pendant
Located in Warrenton, OR
Sterling Silver Necklace with Rutilated Quartz Pendant UPDATE: Due to agreement with 1stDibs, we'll be staying through the end of the year. This is a lovely, unique pendant necklace!...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

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Quartz, Sterling Silver

Continental Silver Wax Seal with Art Nouveau Figure and Landscape, Circa 1900
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Continental Silver Wax Seal with Art Nouveau Figure and Landscape, Circa 1900 Stamped . 800 silver with engraved seal "W.G." Dimensions: 2.5" H x 1" W x 0.5" D A finely executed Con...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Aesthetic Movement Tiffany & Co. Hand-Engraved Sterling Silver Pocket Flask
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Aesthetic Movement Tiffany & Co. Hand-Engraved Sterling Silver Pocket Flask, New York, Circa 1891–1902, 78 Grams A refined late 19th-century sterling silver pocket flask by Tiffany ...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Rare Unger Bros. Sterling Silver Reticulated Spoon with Cupid & Fish Handle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine American Art Nouveau nut or bon bon spoon. In sterling silver. By Unger Bros. With a figural hollow handle with Cupid and fish (that looks to be a variant on Loves Dream ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Table Bell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage silver table bell. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. Marked to the clapper. Simply a wonderful Tiffany design! Date: 20th Century Overall Condition: It is in ...
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20th Century American Modern Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

19th Century Russian Silver Figural Venus & Swan Chariot Table Ornament
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century Russian Silver Figural Venus & Swan Chariot Table Ornament, 3.9 oz A finely crafted Russian silver figural table ornament, dating to the late 19th century and depicting...
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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

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