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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
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 & 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
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
DANIEL & ARTER 1900 London, Bailey Banks & Biddle 6 Pieces Cruet Set Cut Glass
By Daniel & Arter, Bailey, Banks & Biddle
Located in Miami, FL
Cruet set made by Daniel & Arter for Bailey Banks & Biddle.
Here we are offering a beautiful & elegant late Victorian silver & hand-cut glass six bottle cruet in its original stand. This rare piece was made in Birmingham England, circa 1890-1900 by the maker's and silversmiths of Daniel & Arter. This set was retailed in America by the Bailey Banks & Biddle, a luxury company based in Philadelphia and New York City.
Bailey Banks & Biddle
Bailey Banks & Biddle is an American jewelry firm that formed in 1832 and quickly became a recognized leader in jewelry fashion. The firm developed a reputation for offering high quality, well-designed jewelry as evidenced by its commissions to design the first 40,000 Purple Hearts for the United States military as well as to create the Naval Academy and West Point class rings. Bailey Biddle & Banks, was originally known as Bailey & Kitchen. Was founded at 136 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, on September 20, 1832, by Joseph Trowbridge Bailey and Andrew B. Kitchen. This makes Bailey Banks & Biddle the Oldest Nationwide Jeweler in America and quickly became a recognized leader in the jewelry fashion. By the late 19th century, the firm’s reputation was solidified as one of the country’s leading jewelers and go-to source for all manner of fine things. The partnership was dissolved in November 1846. It was reformed with new partners as Bailey & Co. in 1841, and on March 1, 1878, again re-established as Bailey Banks & Biddle. From about 1852-1862, the company made its own silver; they were principally supplied by Taylor and Lawrie before 1852, and from about 1862-1870, by George B...
Category
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
$1,438 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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 ...
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Vintage 1930s American American Classical Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver


