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What is the highest quality silverware?

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What is the highest quality silverware?
The highest quality of silverware is sterling silver, which is 92.5 percent silver and 7.5 percent base metal. For stainless steel flatware, the highest grade is 18/10, containing 18 percent chromium and 10 percent nickel. Find an assortment of silverware and flatware from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
Shop for Mother Of Pearl Cutlery on 1stDibs
1920s England by Reid & Son Antique Silver and Mother of Pearl Cutlery Flatware
By Reid & Sons 1
Located in Brescia, IT
Silver Flatware, England 1920s A set of 12 knives and 12 forks with real mother of pearl handles
Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl Table/ Dessert Service for 12 Persons
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver and mother of pearl cutlery set consists of twelve table knives
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Mother of Pearl Fruit/Dessert Service for Six Persons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
leaf decoration. Each piece of this mother of pearl cutlery service is fitted to the original double
Category

Antique 1890s English More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Sterling Silver

Late 19th Century, French, Sterling Silver and Mother-of-Pearl Fish Cutlery
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful 19th century French Sterling silver and mother-of-pearl fish cutlery, service for 8
Category

Antique 1890s French Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique 18Pc Mother of Pearl Sterling Silver Fork Knife Fish Flatware Cutlery
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th century set of mother of pearl handled 6 table knives, 6 forks, and 6 spreaders. Main
Category

Early 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Metal, Sterling Silver

Edwardian sterling silver and Mother of Pearl Child's cutlery set made in 1907
By James Deakin & Sons
Located in London, London
Sterling Silver Child's Set, comprises a knife with Mother of Pearl handle, and a spoon and fork, all
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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