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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
$745 Sale Price
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Antique Vintage Wooden Anglo Indian Walking Stick Dress Cane Sterling Silvr 1927
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Fine Quality Anglo Indian Raj French polished Ebony Lady’s or Gentleman’s Walking Cane with a highly decorative embossed floral and scroll Sterling Silver Grip.
First quarter of the Twentieth Century.
The Sterling Silver knopped grip above a tapering polished ebony shaft with original polished brass ferrule.
Kendall and Sons...
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Early 20th Century Indian Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Sterling Silver
Emilia Castillo Plata Pura Frog Salt & Pepper Shakers, Taxco Mexico 1998
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A charming and highly collectible pair of salt and pepper shakers designed by Emilia Castillo, handcrafted in celadon green porcelain with sculptural elements in plata pura (pure sil...
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1990s Mexican Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
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 Georgian Sterling Silver Pierced Basket by Richard Morton Sheffield 1778
Located in Portland, OR
A very fine antique English 18th century sterling silver swing handle cake basket, by Richard Morton, Sheffield, 1778.
Richard Morton is regarded as one of the most important silvers...
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Antique 1770s English George III Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Pair German Silver Master Salts Grotto Shells Putti Dolphins Hannau 1890
Located in Portland, OR
A Beautiful Pair of antique solid silver "Grotto" style Rococo Revival master table salt cellars, Hannau, Germany, circa 1890.
These very elegant cellars have a putti figure riding...
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Antique Late 19th Century German Rococo Revival Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver


