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What is sterling silver made of?
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Sterling silver is made of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloy. Depending on the composition, the alloy may be nickel, copper, brass or other metals. On 1stDibs, find a variety of sterling silver jewelry, tableware and decorative objects.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
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Exquisite 925 Sterling Silver Ship Model of the 1492 Santa Maria
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
stunning 925 sterling silver model of the Santa Maria is a tribute to one of the most iconic ships in
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Early 20th Century Portuguese Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$7,928 Sale Price
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Victorian Gilt Sterling Silver Ships Claret Jug - Charles & George Fox 1854
By Charles Thomas Fox & George Fox
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1854 by Charles & George Fox, this striking, Antique Sterling Silver Claret
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Antique 1850s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling silver ships decanter coaster made in London in 2004
By MC Hersey & Son
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 2004 by M. C. Hersey, this very handsome, Elizabeth II, Sterling Silver
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Tableware
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Sterling Silver
Very Large Antique Sterling Silver Ship Model - Hallmarked in 1925 - Silver Nef
By Thomas Callow & Son
Located in London, London
This superb example of a sterling silver Nef carries import marks for London, 1925 by Thomas Callow
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Vintage 1920s German Renaissance Revival Nautical Objects
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Sterling Silver
Pair of Swedish Sterling Silver Plique-a-jour Viking Ship Salt Cellars & Spoons
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
hallmarked with the Three crowns of Sweden followed by "925" designating the sterling silver content followed
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Sterling Silver
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Sterling Silver
3 Sterling Silver Full Mast Ships in Glass and Ebonized Wood Case Priced per s
Located in Buchanan, MI
Three Sterling silver full mast ship in glass and ebonized and mahogany wood case, great details
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20th Century Georgian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$1,440 Sale Price / item
20% Off