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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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Bailey Banks & Biddle Co. Sterling Silver Tazza, Pair
By Bailey, Banks & Biddle
Located in Savannah, GA
From the prestigious firm of Bailey, Banks & Biddle, Philadelphia, this lovely sterling silver pair of octagonal shaped Tazzas feature ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$2,200 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Art Deco Sterling Silver Bailey, Banks & Biddle Finger Bowl Monogram JNS
By Bailey, Banks & Biddle
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Art Deco sterling silver finger bowl, crafted by the renowned American luxury jeweler and silversmiths Bailey, Banks & Biddle, is a stunning example of early 20th-cent...
Category
Vintage 1910s American Art Deco 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
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
Antique Gorham Sterling Silver 3-Piece Mother Goose Baby Set
By Gorham Manufacturing Company, Bailey, Banks & Biddle
Located in New York, NY
Turn-of-the-century Edwardian sterling silver baby set. Made by Gorham in Providence. This set comprises cup, bowl, and plate. Cup has scroll bracket handle, raised and stepped foot, and gilt interior. Bowl has same foot. Plate has deep well. Acid-etched scenes depicting scenes from Mother Goose, including Old King Cole being presented with his Bowl, Little Bo Peep...
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver


