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Is Russian silver real silver?

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Is Russian silver real silver?
Yes, Russian silver is real silver, but it gets a little confusing because they do not have the same sterling silver standards that Europe, Australia, Canada, the United States and other countries associated with the British Commonwealth have. Russian silver is roughly 94.79% pure silver and the rest is copper or other alloys. The British Commonwealth silver standard uses 92.5% pure silver and the rest is copper or other alloys. Shop a collection of authentic Russian silver from some of the worlds top boutiques on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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19th Century Russian silver spoon, Moscow 1867
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century Russian silver spoon, Moscow 1867 A Russian silver spoon with an engraved spoon tray
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Antique 19th Century Russian Sterling Silver

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Silver

Set of 2 Antique Russian 1876 Moscow 84 Silver Engraved Spoons
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 2 antique Russian silver spoons, .875 fineness. Beautiful etched design on the back of
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Antique Late 19th Century European Tableware

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Silver

Russian Imperial-era Silver Caviar Spoon by Ovchinnikov, Moscow, 1913
By Pavel Ovchinnikov
Located in St. Catharines, ON
This Russian silver spoon was presented the year of the Romanov Tercentenary in 1913. Its fig
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Vintage 1910s Russian Russian Empire Flatware and Serving Pieces

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Silver

Antique Imperial Russian Silver & Cloisonne Enamel Spoon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Russian silver & enamel spoon. With polychrome cloisonné enamel decoration to both the
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Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Flatware and Serving Pieces

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Silver, Enamel

Russian Silver Nicholas I Salt Spoon, Moscow, 1833
Located in St. Catharines, ON
From the Romanov era, period of Tsar Nicholas I, in the form of a shovel with gilded bowl (worn) Moscow 1833, assaymaster Nikolai Dubrovin, with maker’s mark, fully hallmarked -4 ...
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Antique 1830s Russian Russian Empire Flatware and Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Fine Antique 19th Century Russian Silver Caviar Spoon
Located in New York, NY
Classic Russian silver caviar spoon with an elegant twist handle 19th Century Beautifully made
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Antique 19th Century Russian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

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