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Is sterling silverware solid silver?
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No, sterling silver, no matter what its used to make, is not solid silver. In most countries, the sterling standard is 92.5% silver with an additive alloy, usually copper, making up the rest of the sterling silver. Sterling silver is harder than pure silver and much more useful as tableware. Shop a collection of sterling silver from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
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S. Kirk & Son Long Handled Sterling Silver Repousse Rose Berry Fruit Spoon, 1930
By S. Kirk & Sons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From S. Kirk & Son, Baltimore, Maryland, a ‘Repousse Rose’ long handled sterling silver berry spoon, circa 1930s. The longer handle is suited to serving ...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
S. Kirk & Son & Co Sterling Silver Repousse Spice Box Besamim from 1903-1924
By S. Kirk & Sons
Located in New York, NY
S. Kirk & Son & Co. sterling silver besamim spice box in repousse pattern, adorned with floral and natural motifs, made between 1903 and 1924. It mea...
Category
Early 20th Century American Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique S. Kirk & Son Sterling Silver .925 Vegetable Serving Bowl 313g 3700
By S. Kirk & Sons
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique S. Kirk & Son sterling silver serving bowl with monogram at the center. Marked S. Kirk & Son Co., 925 / 1000 , 3700.
Category
Early 20th Century European Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
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S. Kirk & Son Sterling Silver Repousse Besamim Spice Box from 1903-1907
By S. Kirk & Sons
Located in New York, NY
S. Kirk & Son & Co. sterling silver besamim spice box in repousse pattern, adorned with floral and natural motifs, made between 1903 and 1907. It mea...
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique American Sterling Silver Repousse Gravy Sauce Boat & Stand S. Kirk & Son
By S. Kirk & Sons
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique American repoussé sterling silver gravy boat on stand, S. Kirk & Son Co., Baltimore, circa 1920.
A very fine antique sterling silver sauce/gravy boat on stand, the boa...
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Kirk & Sons Estate Sterling Silver Wakefield Bacon Fork
By S. Kirk & Sons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Kirk & Sons Silversmiths, an Estate Sterling Silver bacon fork in the Wakefield pattern, circa 1850- 1925.
Now a discontinued pattern, the simple lines of the Wakefield pattern...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American American Classical Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
