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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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Estate Sterling Silver 19th Century Serving Pieces, mixed group of 5
By Bailey, Banks & Biddle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A mixed group of five, estate American sterling silver serving pieces, all dating to the mid-late 19th Century.
Long Handled Spreader – bright-cut engraving. Bailey & Company.
8 in...
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Antique Late 19th Century American American Classical Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Bailey & Co. Estate Sterling Silver Hand Made Ladle, circa 1850
By Bailey, Banks & Biddle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Sterling Silver ladle, hand made by Bailey & Co., Philadelphia, circa 1850.
Bailey & Company, a forerunner to the famed silversmiths, Bailey, Banks & Biddle, operated in Philadelp...
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Antique Mid-19th Century American American Classical Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
American Edwardian Sterling Silver Porringer with Circus Animals
By Bailey, Banks & Biddle, William B. Kerr & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian sterling silver porringer with circus motif. Made by William B. Kerr in Newark, ca 1910. Upward tapering sides and molded rim. Solid and waisted handle. Acid-etched process...
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
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...
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
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 ...
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Vintage 1920s American Belle Époque Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
