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What is antique sterling silver?
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Sterling silver is an alloyed form of silver, and is made up of 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper. An antique sterling silver item will have the same silver content and will be over 100 years old. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique sterling silver from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
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Wonderful Bailey Banks Biddle Company Sterling Oval Jewelry Keepsake Footed Box
By Bailey, Banks & Biddle
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Bailey Banks & Biddle Company sterling oval jewelry keepsake footed box.
Category
20th Century North American Belle Époque Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Bailey, Banks & Biddle Sterling Silver Porringer from 1893
By Bailey, Banks & Biddle
Located in New York, NY
Bailey, Banks & Biddle sterling silver porringer bowl, with a pierced handle and curvilinear motifs adorning the rim. It measures 7 3/8'' in depth by 4 3/4'' in diameter by 1 1/2'' i...
Category
Antique 1890s American Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Wonderful Bailey Banks & Biddle Co. Sterling Silver Pedestal Centerpiece Bowl
By Bailey, Banks & Biddle
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Bailey Banks and Biddle sterling silver 12.5" round bowl with beautiful fine etched design.
Marked
S 925 BBB
Bailey ...
Category
Vintage 1920s American Belle Époque Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Basket
By Bailey, Banks & Biddle
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are delighted to offer you this sterling silver basket with a cobalt blue liner. An elaborate pattern of clustered fruit and flowers decorate the sides of the basket. The cobalt g...
Category
Vintage 1910s American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tazz by Bailey, Banks and Biddle
By Bailey, Banks & Biddle
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Proudly offering this lovely tazz on pedestal by Bailey, Banks and Biddle. The craftsmanship and attention to detail is self evident. A delicate patt...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Bailey, Banks and Biddle Sterling Silver Repoussé Bowl-9.5" Diameter
By Bailey, Banks & Biddle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very handsome Bailey, Banks & Biddle sterling silver 9.5" diameter bowl with a scalloped edge. The body of the bowl has fine repousse of scrolled leaves. On the bottom it is clearly ...
Category
Vintage 1930s American American Classical Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
