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Is argent silver real silver?

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Is argent silver real silver?
Yes, argent silver is real silver. Also called argentium silver, it is an alloy that consists of 93.5% to 96% silver, depending on the manufacturer's formula. Instead of being mixed entirely with copper, the pure silver in argentium silver is usually combined with a blend of copper and germanium, giving the metal improved heat and stain resistance. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of silver jewelry, tableware and decorative objects.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
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Vittorio Angini Silver Mounted Murano Cello Playing Clown Figure
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful mid-century Italian Murano glass and silver musical clown figure by Vittorio Angini and dating from around 1960. The standing figure plays a cello held in his left hand ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Silver

Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Turquoise Enamel Japanese Garden Vase Silver Wire
Located in Long Island City, NY
A high quality Japanese, late Meiji era, silver wire and enamel vase. The amphora shaped vase is adorned with polychrome enamel images of birds, trees, blossoming flowers, and screen...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

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Enamel, Silver

Sterling Silver Gold-Plated Photo Frame with Buccioni Miniature, Art Nouveau
Located in Firenze, FI
Round photograph frame in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guilloché and a hand-painted miniature by the painter Romano Buccioni of flower garla...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Gilt Vinaigrette Birmingham William Simpson
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Georgian engraved silver gilt Vinaigrette by William Simpson, Birmingham, 1826. The vinaigrette having an engraved engine turned hinged lid with a floral border, the g...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Decorative Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Antique Russian Imperial Romanov Silver Gilt Letter Opener Czar Nicholas II 1870
Located in Portland, OR
A very rare & important antique Russian Imperial silver gilt & Mother-Of-Pearl letter opener, which belonged to Czar Nicholas II and was taken from the Winter Palace during the 1917 ...
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Antique 1860s Russian Victorian Letter Openers

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Silver

Mid-Century Modern Silver Plate and Brass Jewelry Box Italy 1970/80s
Located in Palermo, IT
Silver plated jewelry/ trinket box made by Italy. The box has a hinged lid, a rose pattern and is lined with red velvet. Please watch the video and photos carefully, thank you. We...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Silver Plate, Brass

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