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Is vintage silverware real silver?
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Whether vintage silverware is real silver or not varies. Some makers producing silverware between 20 and 100 years ago used sterling silver and fine silver as materials. Others produced silver plate silverware, with items being made of a base metal and then finished with a thin layer of genuine silver. Silverware manufacturers also introduced stainless steel flatware during the early 20th century. Researching hallmarks found on your vintage silverware can help you determine whether or not it is real silver. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage silverware.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
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Vintage Crescent Victorian Silver Plated Bulbous Water Pitcher on Paw Feet
By Crescent Silverware 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Crescent Victorian Silver Plated Bulbous Water Pitcher on Paw Feet. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 10" H x 9" W x 6" D.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Pitchers
Materials
Silver Plate
Odiot Paris Sterling Fontanelle Silverware
By Odiot
Located in Vista, CA
Odiot was founded in 1690. The house of Odiot gained notoriety during the reign of Louis XV as one of the finest silversmiths of his time. Odiot silversmiths were the silversmiths to...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$5,595 / set
Collection of Watercolour Designs for Silverware.
Located in London, GB
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Collection of Watercolour Designs for Silverware.
South Germany, [Late 19th century].
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Category
Late 19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor, Pencil
Collection of Persian Silverware and Tableware
Located in London, GB
A collection of Persian silverware and tableware
Persian, Early 20th Century
Box: height 3cm
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Islamic Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver
$11,760 / set
Georg Jensen Continental Silverware Service For Twelve
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
A vintage Georg Jensen sterling silverware service for twelve in the Continental pattern, design #4
Category
Antique Early 1900s Danish Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Wilkens German 800 Silver Flatware Set Service 57 pieces Ornate Rococo
Located in Big Bend, WI
Wilkens German 800 Silver Flatware set with ornate rococo design - 57 pieces. This set includes:
8 Knives, 8 3/8"
8 Forks, 6 7/8"
8 Salad/Fish Forks, bright-cut, 7 1/4"
8 Small Tea...
Category
Antique 19th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
