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What is antique silver plating?
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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.
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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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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