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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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Pair of William Spratling Mexican Sterling Silver Nautilus Three-Footed Bowls
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine associated pair of Taxco silver bowls.
By William Spratling.
In sterling silver.
From the Nautilus series of bowls with a rolled rim and shaped bowl supported by 3 everted ...
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20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
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Sterling Silver
Antique English Sterling Silver and Faceted Glass Flask, London, 1907
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A particularly elegant Edwardian English sterling silver-mounted faceted glass flask, made in London in 1907 by silversmith Thomas Ingleton & Co.
The flask features a beautifull...
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver
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Sterling Silver
Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Sterling Silver Thumbprint Bowl with Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Sterling Silver Thumbprint Bowl with Box
Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. sterling silver “Thumbprint” bowl or vide-poche, made in Spain. One of Peretti’s mos...
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1990s Spanish Modern Sterling Silver
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Sterling Silver
Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver Ball-Form Scent Flask by Whiting
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Aesthetic Movement sterling silver scent flask, crafted by the renowned American silversmith firm Whiting circa 1880, is a sublime example of both innovative design an...
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Antique 1880s American Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver
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Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau Silver Mesh Coin Purse with Elephant Motif, France, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
An elegant French Art Nouveau silver mesh coin purse dating to the early 20th century, distinguished by a decorative clasp featuring an elephant motif.
The finely worked silver mesh...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
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Silver
Rare Antique 1921 George Berry Derby Silverplated Golf Bag Cocktail Shaker 13"
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare antique 1921 Art Deco silver plate cocktail shaker in the form of a golf bag, designed by George Berry for the Derby / International Silver Co. This design was the first novelty...
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Sterling Silver
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Sterling Silver
$2,800 Sale Price
30% Off