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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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Hermes, Paris - Silver Plated Novelty Dish / Vide Poche c.1960
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful vintage vide poche (empty pocket) in silver plate comprising two parts, the dish itself and the golf ball on a stand. Both pieces are signed "Hermes Paris" and the dish ...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Silver Plate

Crab jewelry box, silver plated & alpaca, Spain, 1950's
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Exquisite sculptural crab form box realistically rendered, crafted in Spain, 1950's. Made to look like a real crab crawling with movement masterfully with sharp detail and execution....
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Silver Plate

Hermes, Paris - Novelty Horse Head Vide Poche / Dish c.1960
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful vintage vide poche (empty pocket) in silver plate comprising two parts, the dish itself and the removable horse head on a stand. The dish is fully signed by the iconic F...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Silver Plate

Vintage Cartier Sterling Silver Pill Box c.1980
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful vintage solid sterling silver pill box, beautiful quality to be expected from the world renowned luxury retailer, Cartier. The lid has the large Cartier "C" logo integra...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Fratelli Toso Murano Glass Paperweight, Bullicante and Silver, 1960s
Located in Glasgow, GB
This Fratelli Toso Murano glass paperweight, dating from the 1960s, combines bullicante decoration with red and green glass and silver inclusions. Of tall cylindrical form, the pape...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Silver Leaf

1980s Christian Dior Style Silver Plated Shell Jewelry Box
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Beautiful jewelry box designed in Italy in the 1980s. Silver plated box depicting a shell symbol of love and beauty since antiquity. Superb design object that will decorate your inte...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Metal, Silver Plate

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