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Is sterling silver a good quality?

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Is sterling silver a good quality?
Sterling silver is a very good quality alloy because the added metals make it very durable, even more so than gold. Because it is also lightweight it can be great for everyday wear.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
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Louis XVI French Sterling Silver Ecuelle on Dish
By Hience Antoine
Located in Torino, IT
Head of Minerve 1st titre for 950/1000 French sterling silver guarantee. Measures: (18.5 cm) Wide with handles
Category

Antique 19th Century French Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century French Sterling Silver Fish Servers Set of Two Pieces
By Noel & Durand
Located in Sofia, BG
19th century French sterling silver fish servers set of two pieces i original box.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

19th Century French Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs by Antoine-Adrien Vautrin, Paris
Located in Pearland, TX
A fine antique French sterling silver pair of sugar tongs with lovely openwork decorations made by Antoine-Adrien Vautrin, Paris, circa 1824-1844.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Christofle Art Nouveau Silver Spoons, French Sterling Silver Spoons Set of 12
By A la Gerbe d'or
Located in Miami, FL
Spoon measures 4 1/8" Long This Christofle Art Nouveau Silver Spoons, French Sterling Silver Spoons Set of 12 will delight your guests and grace your table.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Rococo Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair Antique French Sterling Silver Water Jugs or Pitchers, circa 1860
Located in New Orleans, LA
Wonderful old pair Antique French sterling silver water jugs or pitchers, circa 1860.  
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fine Antique French Sterling Silver Tea Strainer
By Puiforcat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique French tea strainer. In sterling silver. Fully hallmarked.
Category

Early 20th Century French Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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