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What is the difference between silver and antique silver?
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The difference between silver and antique silver is age. Items of any age made of silver or a silver alloy may be called silver. The term antique silver refers to silver pieces that are at least 100 years old. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique, vintage and modern silver tableware and decorative objects.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
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Shop for Antique Silver Epergnes on 1stDibs
Antique Silver Epergne
By Robert & Sebastian Garrard & Co
Located in London, GB
Fine quality antique silver épergne centrepiece in a design reminiscent of silverware made around
Category
Vintage 1910s English Centerpieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
French Empire Gilt Silver Epergne, c1805
Located in valatie, NY
This beautiful French early 19th century gilt sterling silver epergne is decorated with classical
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Centerpieces
Materials
Silver
Antique 1910 Sterling Silver Epergne / Centrepiece
By Fattorini & Sons 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver epergne/centrepiece; an
Category
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Centerpieces
Materials
Silver
Edwardian English Sterling Silver Epergne or Centerpiece
By Sibray, Hall & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver epergne or centerpiece; part of our
Category
Antique Early 1900s Great Britain (UK) Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
Sterling Silver Epergne, England 1894
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are thrilled to offer you this sterling silver epergne from 1894, manufactured by Elkington
Category
Antique 1890s American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Silver Epergne, Birmingham 1906, William Hutton and Sons
By William Hutton & Sons
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique Silver Epergne, Birmingham 1906, William Hutton and Sons. The epergne with four tapered
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver