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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.
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

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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
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Antique 1810s English Regency Tableware

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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

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Tiffany Bell
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare sterling silver bell by Tiffany and Company. A great way to get peoples attention or to
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Antique Early 1900s American Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Tortoise Sculpture Silver Table Bell
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
A rare and desirable wind-up turtle novelty silver bell. Both the shell and base are both silver
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Table Bell, London 1903 William Hutton & Sons
By William Hutton & Sons
Located in London, London
silver bell, is ornate in design. The bell measures 2.75"(7cm) tall, by 3.5"(9cm) in diameter.
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

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