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Antique Victorian Solid Silver Gilt Fruit/Dessert Knives & Forks Set of 6, 1839
By Aaron Hadfield
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this Magnificent solid silver gilt set of six fruit/dessert knives and
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Antique Solid Silver Gilt Mother of Pearl Knives Set of 6 - 19th C. Dutch
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this beautiful set of solid silver gilt 19th-century Dutch knives made in
Category

Antique 19th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery
By Holland, Aldwinckle, & Slater
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, Aldwinckle & Slater in 1902. This antique silver service can be purchased with knives if so desired; for
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Eight Persons
By William Eaton
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, apart from the table and dessert knives, which are replacements. This antique flatware service is
Category

Antique 1840s English Victorian Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
replacement table and dessert knives**. This antique flatware service is supplied in felt cutlery rolls
Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Six Persons
By Finnigans, London 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
knives which are replacements. This impressive antique flatware service is supplied in felt cutlery
Category

Vintage 1930s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Dutch Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Eight Persons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
English pattern knives if so desired. These impressive examples of antique silverware are supplied in
Category

Vintage 1910s Dutch Tableware

Materials

Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive composite antique sterling silver canteen of cutlery for twelve
Category

Antique 1780s English Georgian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for 12 Persons
By William Eaton
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver straight Albert
Category

Antique 1840s British Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver Art Deco flatware
Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons
By Mappin Brothers
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian sterling silver flatware service for twelve
Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Antique Victorian Canteen of Cutlery for Six Persons (1847)
By John & Henry Lias
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver straight flatware service for six
Category

Antique 1840s English Tudor Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Engliah Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
canteen of silver cutlery for 12 persons contains 155 pieces: Basic Service: 12 Table knives 12 Table
Category

Vintage 1930s British Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Sandringham Pattern Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Person
By Viners 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, comprehensive antique English sterling silver Sandringham
Category

20th Century English Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons
By William Eaton
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Elizabeth Eaton (in 1852). This antique silver service can be purchased with knives if so desired, for
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Tableware

Materials

Metal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Six Persons
By Gibson & Langman
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver Triton pattern
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
terminal. This antique cutlery canteen table contains 160 pieces: Basic Service: 12 Table knives 12 Table
Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique French Napoleon III Tantalus Cave a Liqueur 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite antique French Napoleon III birdseye maple Tantalus Cave a Liqueur, circa 1860
Category

Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Glass

Materials

Glass

Lapparra - 328pc. Antique French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set + Cabinet
By Lapparra Orfèvre Argentier
Located in Wilmington, DE
vermeil dessert knives bears a Danish sterling silver hallmark and the manufacturer's hallmark (AR
Category

Antique 1890s French Louis XV Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Keller - 198pc Antique French Sterling Silver & Vermeil Flatware Set + Chest
By Gustave Keller Freres
Located in Wilmington, DE
dinner knives and forks and vermeil pieces are a rarity and very useful. Each piece bears the Gustave
Category

Antique 1890s French Gothic Revival Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Bonnescoeur - 178pc. Antique French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set + Cabinet
By Edmond Bonnescoeur
Located in Wilmington, DE
elegance. From ornate dinner forks and spoons to intricately detailed knives and serving utensils
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Sterling Silver

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Dessert Service for Six Persons by Francis Higgins II
By Francis Higgins II
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
exceptional antique Victorian English sterling silver dessert service for six persons consists of six knives
Category

Antique 1850s British Victorian Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Britannia Standard Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Person
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English Britannia standard silver
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Tableware

Materials

Silver, Britannia Standard Silver

Antique German Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons Circa 1895
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique German 800 standard silver flatware service for twelve
Category

Antique 1890s German Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Levesley Brothers Sheffied England Silver Plate Celluloid Fish Serving S
By Levesley Brothers
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique English Levesley Bros silverplate fork and knife fish carving set featuring celluloid
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Tableware

Materials

Metal

Henin - 138pc. Antique Louis XVI French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set
By Henin et Cie 1
Located in Wilmington, DE
blades on the Mother-of-Pearl handled dessert knives are stamped with the French Government's Minerva 2
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Elkington & Co Ltd Antique Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for 10 Persons
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver straight Trefid
Category

Vintage 1910s British Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twenty-Four Persons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver comprehensive Albert
Category

Antique 1850s British Victorian Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Aucoc - 166pc. Antique French 950 Sterling Silver & Vermeil Flatware Set + Chest
By A. Aucoc
Located in Wilmington, DE
-Pearl Handled Knives and Extra Dinner Forks and Dinner Knives plus 2 Original 3-Tiered Storage Chests
Category

Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Sterling Silver

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons by Walker & Hall
By Walker & Hall
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V Art Deco style English sterling silver
Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Platters and Serveware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Bloch & Eschwege - 273pc. Antique French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set, Chest
By Jorgen Bloch, Maison Bloch Eschwege 1
Located in Wilmington, DE
. Privately Commissioned Napoleon III Sterling Silver Flatware Set with Rare Mother-of-Pearl Handled Knives
Category

Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Odiot - 126pc. Antique 19th Century French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set
By Odiot
Located in Wilmington, DE
luxurious dessert knives with Mother-of-Pearl handles is by a different manufacturer and bears the French
Category

Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Caron - 197pc. Antique French 950 Sterling Silver & Vermeil Flatware Set, Marly
By Olier & Caron 1
Located in Wilmington, DE
and 1936. The Set Includes (all weights and measure approximate): 18 Dinner Knives - Stainless Blades
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Antique Luxurious Bejeweled dessert 18K Gold Filled Coin Silver Porcelain set
Located in SE
Antique Luxurious Bejeweled dessert 18K Gold Filled Silver flatware set in Renaissance style
Category

Antique 1890s Austrian Renaissance Flatware and Serving Pieces

Materials

Garnet, Turquoise, Silver, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

Antique French Burr Walnut Marquetry Card / Writing / Dressing Table 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a rare late 19th century antique French ormolu mounted metamorphic burr walnut and floral
Category

Antique 1890s Tables

Materials

Walnut

Set of 8 Antique Hand-Tinted Engravings of Theatrical Characters 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Watch Condition: In excellent condition. As antique items, the pieces show signs of use commensurate
Category

Antique 1810s English Paintings

Materials

Paint

4 Antique Sterling Souvenir Spoons Gorham Lunt Mechanics Missouri Columbia
By Lunt Silver, Gorham Manufacturing Company, Watson Silver
Located in Dayton, OH
"Lot of four antique 19th century sterling silver souvenir spoons of Columbia, Missouri
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Veyrat French Parisian Silver Flatware Dinner Service for 12 with Boxes
By Jean Francois Veyrat
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This set of antique French gold washed silverware were made by the well-known Veyrat company of
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Atkin Brothers Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Six Persons
By Atkin Brothers
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
replacement knives as the originals have not stood the test of time. Condition This antique cutlery
Category

Vintage 1920s English Other Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Gee & Holmes 1960s Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Six Persons
By Gee & Holmes
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
English feather edge pattern canteen of cutlery for six persons; an addition to our antique flatware sets
Category

20th Century English Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

20th Century Art Deco Style Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Eight Persons
By Cooper Brothers & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
1956, apart from the table and dessert knives, which are replacements***. This impressive antique
Category

Vintage 1950s British Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage German Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
for twelve persons made by Rosenthal; an addition to our antique flatware sets The pieces of this
Category

Vintage 1970s British Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Danish Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Six Persons
By Georg Jensen
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cutlery for six persons made by Georg Jensen; an addition to our antique flatware sets The pieces of
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

1910s German Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Ten Persons
By Hessenberg
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
: Crescent moon and crown This antique silver service can be purchased with knives if so desired, either a
Category

Vintage 1910s German Tableware

Materials

Silver

Charles Boyton II Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Ten
By Charles Boyton II
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An execptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English straight sterling silver King's
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

George Adams Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for 12 Persons
By Chawner & Co., George William Adams
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
in 1842. This antique silver service can be purchased with knives if so desired, either a
Category

Antique 1840s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Empire Revival Burr Maple Tall Chest 20th Century
Located in London, GB
skills to work and finish Birdseye Maple successfully. Antique furniture made out of Birdseye Maple is
Category

Vintage 1980s French Empire Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ormolu

PAiR OF HERMES KELLY WICKER & BROWN LEATHER PICNIC CHAMPAGNE BUCKETS PART SUITE
By Hermès
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this custom made pair of
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Leather, Wicker

PAIR OF HERMES PARIS KELLY WICKER & BROWN LEATHER PICNIC WiNE COOLERS PART SUITE
By Hermès
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this once in a lifetime
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Wine Coolers

Materials

Leather, Wicker

PAIR OF HERMES KELLY WICKER & BROWN LEATHER PiCNIC PITCHER JUGS PART OF SUITE
By Hermès
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this once in a lifetime
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Pitchers

Materials

Leather, Wicker

Boin Taburet - 322pc Flatware Set + 15pc Platter Set, 950 Sterling & Vermeil
By Boin-Taburet
Located in Wilmington, DE
Antique Sterling Silver Flatware and Tableware Pieces are Recognized the World Over for Their Amazing
Category

Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Sterling Silver

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Tetard Freres - 17 French 950 Sterling Silver Louis XVI Flatware Serving Pieces
By Tetard Freres
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from Paris, a magnificent set of 17 antique French 950 sterling silver flatware serving
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Spanish Silver Art Deco Flatware Service, Jaume Mercade, Barcelona, circa 1930
By Jaume Mercade
Located in Cape May, NJ
Antique Art Deco Jaume Mercade Queralt solid .916 silver handmade 196 piece flatware set that
Category

Vintage 1920s Spanish Art Deco Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver

A 200 Plus Set of 19 Century Imperial Russian Silver Flatware by Andrei Bragin
By Andrei Bragin
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
knives ( silver handles with steel blades), 24 silver tea spoons, 24 dessert vermeil silver spoons, 24
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Russian Other Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Vermeil

Italian 1850 Renaissance Revival Pendant Carved In Coral Mount In 14Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
An Italian renaissance revival pendant in coral. Magnificent antique pendant, made up with several
Category

Antique 1850s Italian Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Vintage Empire Revival Burr Maple Tall Chest 20th C
Located in London, GB
skills to work and finish Birdseye Maple successfully. Antique furniture made out of Birdseye Maple is
Category

Vintage 1980s Empire Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Fine Important Lady De Rothschild Hermes Paris Farming Wicker Chrome Picnic Set
By Hermès
Located in GB
present wrapping. It was here that she kept exotic Japanese tissue papers in graded shades, antique rolls
Category

20th Century French Country Barware

Materials

Chrome

24pc Set Antique French Knives, J. Piault, LINZELER Ivory, Silver
Located in San Marcos, CA
Magnificent antique French 24pc table knife set, a 2pc setting for TWELVE with elegant Empire style
Category

20th Century French Edwardian Dinnerware and Flatware Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage French 36pc Flatware Set, Dinner Size, Soup Ladle & Box
By E. PROST, Paris
Located in South Coast, CA
! Not quite antique, these date to the 1920-30s but have everything you could want in a great old French
Category

Early 20th Century French Serving Pieces

Debain Henin French Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set of 49-Pc, Box, Flowers
By Alphonse Debain, Henin et Cie 1
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
dinner spoons, twelve tea/coffee/dessert spoons, a soup ladle and twelve dinner knives with Ebony handles
Category

Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel

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    Yes, many people say that Sheffield knives are good. Specifically, experts and online reviewers often tout the brand's price-to-quality ratio, stating that its cutlery is well made and durable yet economically priced. The company's history of producing cutlery dates back more than 700 years to its founding in 1297. Explore a range of Sheffield knives on 1stDibs.
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    An antique bureau is any bureau that is 100 years old or older. The term bureau today is typically used as another word for a dresser or a chest of drawers. This word has also been used to refer to a writing desk. Find a collection of antique bureaus on 1stDibs today.
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    Suzani is a form of embroidered tapestry, generally made on velvet, silk or cotton cloth. Suzanis have held a long tradition as being integral to interior decoration in central Asia. They were also thought to be talismans and would bring good luck to one’s home. Shop a collection of suzani tapestries from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    A chatelaine is a set of decorative chains attached to a clasp or belt loop, which was used to carry keys and necessities. In ancient Rome, women carried tweezers, nail cleaners and ear scoops on their chatelaines. On 1stDibs, find antique chatelaines from some of the top sellers around the world.
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    Important in the 18th and 19th centuries, an antique cellarette was a piece of furniture in which wine was stored. The cellarette, also known as a wine cooler, is recognizable by its small rectangular size and simple design. Shop a collection of antique cellarettes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Antique majolica is a type of Victorian earthenware characterized by beautifully-colored lead glazes. It first appeared in the 1850s and is highly sought after today. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique majolica from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    Ironstone is a kind of vitreous pottery that was made in the United Kingdom around the early 19th century. The ironstone made by the masons are considered to be collectibles. Most antique ironstone items should have a hallmark. Shop a range of antique and vintage ironstone items on 1stDibs.
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    What antique silver is depends on the context. In many cases, the term refers to silverware and silver decorative objects produced more than 100 years ago. However, antique silver may also be the name of a distressed silver finish frequently used on lighting fixtures and bathroom fixtures. Explore a selection of antique silver wares on 1stDibs.
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    First used by the Egyptians and later the Romans, pewter is an alloy composed predominantly of tin. It can also be mixed with copper, silver or lead. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique pewter pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Pewter is a type of tin alloy that’s been popular for centuries. Many examples of antique pewter objects exist, including dinnerware and sculpture. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique pewter from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    Mainly built around the 17th century, antique settles are a type of long bench with a high back and open arms. Settles were made of wood and were fairly simple in construction. You can shop a collection of antique settles from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    A settle is a type of large bench, usually with arms and a high back. Popular in England, settles are typically designed to fit three or four people. Many examples from the 17th century survive today. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique and modern settle benches from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    A fob is a pendant that can be attached to a chain. Common types of fobs would be a pocket watch, a piece of jewelry or a locket. On 1stDibs, you can find antique fobs from some of the top sellers around the world.
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    An antique coffer is one of the oldest pieces of furniture. It is a box or chest that’s simple in design, constructed with solid oak planks and a hinged lid. Shop a collection of antique coffers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Generally, an antique toy is any toy made over 100 years ago. A toy made more than 20 years ago is vintage. Shop an assortment of toys on 1stDibs.
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    Antique carpet balls are stone or ceramic balls decorated in bright colored patterns in specific plaids. They were used as a form of indoor carpet bowling, though now are collected for decorative purposes.
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    Antique brass color is a shade mix of a rich, deep brown with golden undertones. The warm, low-luster finish is similar to natural brass. Check out 1stDibs for a range of antique brass decorative objects, furniture, pendants, and much more.
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    To spot whether or not a clock is antique, note if the clockmaker’s name or company is engraved near the center face of the dial. A paper label may also be pasted on the back of the clock. You can shop a collection of expertly vetted antique clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    One simple way to identify antique ironstone is to pick it up. Because of the thickness of the vitreous pottery, it will usually feel much heavier than expected. Pieces free of cracks and chips ring like a bell if you strike them with your finger while gripping them by the handle. Find a variety of expertly vetted vintage and antique ironstone on 1stDibs.
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    Most antique brass items are solid brass. A great way of identifying solid brass antiques is by using a magnet. If you feel a pull, then the item is brass plated and not solid brass. Additionally, few brass antiques display stamps or maker's marks to depict the place and year of manufacturing. Find antique and vintage brass furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
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    One of the simplest ways to identify an antique lamp is to look for markings that indicate the maker. Then, you can research the artisan or company that made the lamp using trusted online resources to see when they were active. Some antique lamps may have a date stamp on the shade or the bottom of the body of the lamp. Plugs can also provide a clue. Plugs on antique and vintage fixtures may feature exposed screws or prongs that are the same size. Prongs on newer lamps are usually two different sizes. Keep in mind that an antique lamp could have undergone a cord replacement, so what you see may not be an original. When in doubt, you can consult a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer for information about specific pieces. Shop a selection of antique lamps on 1stDibs.
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    Determining the age of a rug often depends on the style of rug because different styles have evolved at their own rates and with their own characteristics. One thing you can look for is a date; some rugs weave the year into the border. Another thing to make note of is the color of the rug. Bright dyes and synthetic fibers weren’t available until the 1920s for rugs, so authentic antique rugs will have muted tones. Shop a collection of vetted antique rugs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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