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What is antique silver plating?

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What is antique silver plating?
Antique silver plating is a thin layer of genuine silver applied over top of a base metal. Depending on the piece, the main metal may be copper, brass or nickel. You'll find a range of antique silver-plated decorative objects on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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Silver Bell Inkstand, Dated 1913, a & J Zimmermann, Birmingham
Located in London, GB
Silver bell Inkstand, dated 1913, A & J Zimmermann, Birmingham Large bell shaped inkstand with
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Vintage 1910s English Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Regency Period Sterling Silver Bell, Peter & William Bateman, London, 1818
By Peter & William Bateman
Located in London, London
sterling silver bell, is baluster shaped, and features reed engraving to the body. The bell measures
Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Edwardian Style Sterling Silver Bell-Form Inkwell With Hinged Lid
Located in New York, NY
Large, Edwardian-style, sterling silver, bell-form inkwell, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked
Category

Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver, Gold

Antique 1928 Sterling Silver Bell Inkwell
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
sterling silver inkwell has been realistically modelled in the form of a bell. The surface of this
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Vintage 1920s English Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Aesthetic Movement Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Bell on Stand 1873-1891
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique Edward Moore period, 1873-1891, sterling silver Tiffany & Co. table bell on stand
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Antique 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Regency Period Antique Sterling Silver Table Bell - London 1819
Located in London, London
Silver Bell, is plain in design, with reed borders. The bell measures 4.5"(11.5cm) tall, by 2.5"(6.5cm
Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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