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Georgian Silver Mustard Pots Blue Glass Liners 1st Empire Tableware a pair
By Odiot, Sheffield, Gorham, Towle Silversmiths, Barbour Silver Co.
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
, Napoleonic Material sterling Silver with cobalt blue glass liners Fully hand made openwork body with husk
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Belgian Empire Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Pair of Antique Barker-Ellis Silver Plated Condiment Servers with Cobalt Liners
By Barker Ellis Silver Co.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique condiment servers were made by the well known Barker-Ellis Silver Company of
Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Cobalt Blue Glass Centerpiece with 800 Silver Base, 19th Century Germany
Located in New York, NY
Cobalt blue glass centerpiece with a fine base in 800 silver -- from Germany by M.J. Ruckert
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Centerpieces

Materials

Silver

Sterling Silver Master Salt with Later Cobalt Liner, London, 1759
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Sterling silver master salt with later cobalt liner, London, 1759. George II period. Raised on 3
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Cobalt Blue Glass Liquor Bottle with Sterling Silver Top Circa 1890-1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique cobalt blue glass liquor bottle with sterling silver top, circa 1890-1900.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Dutch Silver Oval Jardiniere in Louis XVI Style with Cobalt Blue Glass, 1913
Located in Delft, NL
A Dutch silver oval jardiniere in Louis XVI style with cobalt blue glass, 1913 A Dutch silver
Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Centerpieces

Materials

Silver

Art Deco Cobalt Blue Cocktail Shaker With Silver Overlay Bands and Fluted Base
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Art Deco Cobalt Blue Cocktail Shaker With Silver Overlay Bands and Fluted Base. Shaker has a small
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver

Pre-War Cobalt Creamer with Silver Leaf Chinese Dragon, circa 1900
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pre-War cobalt blue creamer vase with silver leaf Chinese dragon. circa 1900.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Silver Plated Pierced Bottle Coaster or Chiller with a Cobalt Liner
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
silver plate with pierced sides with stylized floral panels, a turned wooden base and a cobalt blue glass
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Art Nouveau Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

A Pair of Tiffany Baskets with Cobalt Liner
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Huntington, NY
This sterling silver bonbon basket with a cobalt glass liner, by the world-renowned Tiffany
Category

Early 20th Century American Other Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Late Victorian, Neoclassical Style, Gilt Silver and Cobalt Glass Centrepiece
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
An impressive gilt sterling silver footed basket with original cobalt blue glass liner. The silver
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Centerpieces and Tazzas

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal

Cobalt Blue Decanter with Handle and Covered Spout
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lovely cobalt blue decanter with sliver base, handle and hinged lid. A compliment to any bar or
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Silver

Cobalt Blue Portuguese Ceramic Vessel with Woven Texture
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted ceramic vessel made in Portugal in urn shape. Striking cobalt blue color with thin
Category

Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

English stoneware hunt jug with cobalt detail, c. 1800
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Feldspathic stoneware hunt jug with a cobalt blue enameled neck and spout. The body of the pitcher
Category

Antique 19th Century British Pitchers

Materials

Stoneware

Loetz Art Nouveau Vase Cobalt Papillon with Applied Butterflies, Ca 1900
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
, three freely applied butterflies with silver-yellow crumbs (also cobalt papillon). Manufactured by
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Glass

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Cobalt Blue Glass Cocktail Shaker with Recipes
Located in Fairfield, CA
A vintage Art Deco glass cocktail shaker. Vibrant cobalt blue color to the glass and decorated
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Barware

Materials

Metal

Aurel Art Deco Cobalt Blue Glass Perfume Bottles with Stoppers C1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
Aurel Art Deco Cobalt Blue Glass Perfume Bottles with Stoppers C1930 Measures- 7''H x 3''W x 3''D
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Glass

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Cobalt Blue Cocktail Shaker with Classic Recipes
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Art Deco Cobalt Blue Cocktail Shaker with Classic Recipes for Bronx, Martini, Alexander, Sidecar
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Chrome

HESTER BATEMAN Geo. III Sterling Sweets or Sugar Basket with Cobalt Glass Liner
By Hester Bateman
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
One of THE finest and most rare collectible Antique English Geo. III hallmarked STERLING SILVER
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Dark Cobalt Blue Jasperware Jug with Pewter Lid
Located in London, GB
Beautiful antique Victorian dark cobalt blue jug with a pewter lid. Featuring classical relief
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

Stevens And Williams Cobalt Overlay Decanter with S/S Mount
By Stevens & Williams
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This vibrant blue decanter is made by Stevens and Williams and features cobalt blue overlay cut to
Category

Early 20th Century English Barware

Materials

Crystal

Hazel Atlas, Sportsman Series, Cobalt Ice Bowl with White Sailboat
By Hazel-Atlas
Located in Nantucket, MA
Art Deco ice bowl of tapered form with rolled rim, from Hazel-Atlas' Sportsman Series in cobalt
Category

Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Loetz Art Nouveau Vase Cobalt Mimosa with 2 Handles, Austria-Hungary, circa 1909
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
short, wide neck. Cobalt blue underlay with silver-yellow-green crumb inclusions, 2 six-part raised
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Glass

Materials

Glass

Loetz Art Nouveau Vase Cobalt Mimosa With 3 Handles, Austria-Hungary, circa 1911
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
, slightly widened, 6-fold wavy indented mouth rim. Cobalt blue underlay with silver-yellow-green crumb
Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Glass

Materials

Glass

Late 19th Century German Beer Stein with Cobalt Blue Glass Adornments
Located in Louisville, KY
between 1840's and 1900 in Germany. Unlike many other steins of this era, this one is adorned with cobalt
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Gothic Revival Barware

Materials

Pewter

Art Deco Cobalt Blue Glass Ice Bucket with a Hammered Handle
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Art Deco Cobalt Blue Glass Ice Bucket with a Hammered Handle in Chrome. The bucket with a scalloped
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Barware

Materials

Chrome

Antique Cobalt Dresden Porcelain Charger with Hand-painted Scene of Lovers
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in Boston, MA
I would like to offer you this fabulous cobalt Dresden charger hand-painted with a scene of lovers
Category

Antique 1890s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Hazel-Atlas Sportsman Series Cobalt Blue with White Sailboat Cocktail Set
By Hazel-Atlas
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Hazel-Atlas Sportsman Series Cobalt Blue with White Sailboat Cocktail Set. The cocktail cups
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Glass

Antique 19th Century Nailsea Type Blown Cobalt Blue Glass Flask with White Loops
By Nailsea Glasswork
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique glass flask. In cobalt blue with pulled white marbrie loops to the surface, a
Category

Antique 19th Century British Georgian Glass

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Haviland Limoges Serving Bowl with Handles, Cobalt Blue and Gold, 1887
By Haviland & Co.
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
designs on cobalt blue and white background. The handles and rim are done in solid gold, and the inner
Category

Antique 1880s French Aesthetic Movement Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Hazel-Atlas Sportsman Series Cobalt Blue with White Sailboat Cocktail Set
By Hazel-Atlas
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Hazel Atlas Sportsman Series Cobalt Blue with White Sailboat Cocktail Set. The cocktail cups
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Hazel-Atlas Cobalt Cocktail Shaker with White Tropical Fish
By Hazel-Atlas
Located in Nantucket, MA
on cobalt blue glass and having a chrome lid.
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Chrome

Four Art Deco Monogramed Chrome with Cobalt Blue Glass Cocktail Glasses
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Ferndale, MI
cobalt blue glass insert. Cork underside. Monogramed cwc.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Chrome

Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Platter with Cobalt and Gold Handpainted Detailing
Located in New York, NY
-painted in the center of this recessed form in a rich cobalt hue. The border of the plate also features
Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Porcelain

Materials

Gold

Deruta Set Of 5 Italian Ceramic Plates With Cobalt Blue Decorations
Located in Prato, Tuscany
exquisite ceramic plates, hand-decorated with intricate cobalt blue motifs on a white background: Three
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Mid-Century Real Cobalt Dish with Lid by Edelstein Bavaria, Germany
By Edelstein
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Dish with Lid Real Cobalt Pattern by Edelstein Bavaria, Germany "great
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic

Antique art deco cobalt blue ash tray with metal detail, circa 1930s
Located in Houston, TX
Antique art deco cobalt blue ash tray with metal detail, circa 1930s. In very good condition. 1.5
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Ashtrays

Materials

Glass

Art Deco, Hazel-Atlas Cocktail Shaker with White Sailboat on Cobalt Glass
By Hazel-Atlas
Located in Nantucket, MA
Art Deco cobalt glass cocktail shaker with white sailboats and a chrome lid from their Sportsmans
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Chrome

Set of 6 Hazel-Atlas Art Deco Cobalt Tumblers with White Sailboats
By Hazel-Atlas
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Hazel Atlas Sportsman Series Cobalt Blue with White Sailboat Tumblers. This was one Hazel-Atlas
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Glass

Unusual Art Deco Cobalt Blue Glass Cocktail Shaker with Applied Glass Handle
Located in Nantucket, MA
Unusual Art Deco cocktail shaker in cobalt blue glass having an applied glass handle and ground
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Hazel-Atlas Sportsman Series Cobalt with White Sailboats Cocktail Set
By Hazel-Atlas
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Art Deco Hazel Atlas Sportsman Series Cobalt Blue with White Sailboat Tumblers and Pitcher Set This
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Cobalt Blue Glass Cocktail Shaker with High Dome Chrome Lid
Located in Nantucket, MA
Mid-century cobalt blue glass cocktail shaker with a high domed center pour chrome lid with
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Chrome

19th Century German Earthenware Beer Stein with Tin Lid and Cobalt Blue
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century German earthenware beer stein mug with tin lid and cobalt blue ornamental decoration.   
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Ceramics

Materials

Tin

Antique Nyon Swiss Porcelain Hand Painted Cabinet Plate with Cobalt Blue Rim
By Royal Vienna Porcelain, Darte Frères, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Nyon Swiss hand painted porcelain cabinet plate with cobalt blue rim. With a
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swiss Neoclassical Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Wedgwood Majolica Dish with Strawberries on a Cobalt Ground, 1870, 12 Available
By Wedgwood
Located in Banner Elk, NC
blossoms, the lip with strawberry leaves and tendrils, with a yellow-glazed rim, on a cobalt blue ground
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Ceramics

Materials

Majolica

Cobalt blue cut Bohemian crystal plate on foot decorated with birds
By Bohemia Crystal
Located in Delft, NL
Cobalt blue cut Bohemian crystal plate on foot decorated with birds A large footed plate (bowl
Category

Late 20th Century Czech Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Hazel-Atlas Cobalt Blue Glass Cocktail Shaker with White Tropical Fish
By Hazel-Atlas
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Art Deco blue glass cocktail shaker by Hazel-Atlas from the Sportsman Series and decorated in white with tropical fish, bubbles and seaweed. Topped with a chrome lid with twist-off s...
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Cobalt Blue Glass 10 Recipe Cocktail Shaker with Six Matching Glasses
By Hazel-Atlas, Chase and Co.
Located in St. Louis, MO
Classic Art Deco cobalt blue glass shaker cocktail with 10 classic recipes and six matching bar
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Chrome

Hazel-Atlas Cobalt Cocktail Shaker and 6 Glasses with White Sailboats and Birds
By Hazel-Atlas
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Seven-piece cocktail shaker set from the Sportsmans Series by Hazel-Atlas. Chrome lidded cobalt
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Chrome

Large Antique Cobalt Blue Transferware Ceramic Turkey Platter with Exotic Birds
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
ceramic with a bright cobalt blue tranfer on the top with exotic birds and elaborate floral banding.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Four Cobalt Blue Crystal "Stocklhom" Glasses with Ice Bucket by Block
By Block Crystal
Located in San Diego, CA
Great set of four cobalt blue crystal "Stocklhom" highball glasses with ice bucket by Block Crystal
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal

Art Deco Cobalt Cocktail Shaker and Glasses with Tropical Fish by Hazel-Atlas
By Hazel-Atlas
Located in Nantucket, MA
Art Deco, chrome lidded cobalt blue, cocktail shaker and four cocktail glasses with white tropical
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Chrome

Pair Antique 19th Century English Cobalt Blue Porcelain Bowls with Gold Details.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique 19th century English cobalt blue porcelain bowls with fine gold work.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Serving Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Ambrosius Lamm Dresden Cobalt Rim Dinner Plates with Different Flower Bouquets
By Ambrosius Lamm
Located in Boston, MA
flower bouquet is more beautiful than the next.. The cobalt fluted border on these plates has a delicate
Category

Antique 1890s German Romantic Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meissen Porcelain Tea Tray with Cobalt Blue Border & Spray Flowers
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
rich cobalt blue border. There are hand painted flowers and gilt highlights throughout. Simply a
Category

20th Century German Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

A Fielding Majolica Garden Seat with Cranes on Cobalt Blue, English, ca. 1880
By Simon Fielding
Located in Banner Elk, NC
A Majolica Garden Seat by Simon Fielding, of cylinder-shape with a pair of relief molded storks in marsh to either side, with mottled top forming the seat, English, ca. 1880. LITERAT...
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Ceramics

Materials

Majolica

Hand Painted Floral Decor Bowl with Cobalt Blue Ground and Scrolling Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A hand painted ceramic bowl with cobalt blue ground, green and orange floral decor. Attracting our
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Stoneware Two Gallon Crock with Cobalt Blue Slip Trailed Floral Design
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Stoneware Two Gallon Crock with Cobalt Blue Slip Trailed Floral Design. Circa 19th Century
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Stoneware

Set of 8 Royal Bayreuth China Cups & Saucers White with Cobalt and Gilt Borders
By Royal Bayreuth
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Set of 8 Royal Bayreuth China cups & saucers white with cobalt and gilt borders. Wonderful
Category

20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique G.W. Fulper & Bros Stoneware Two Gallon Crock with Cobalt Blue Bird
By Fulper Pottery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique G.W. Fulper & Bros Stoneware Two Gallon Crock with Cobalt Blue Bird. Circa 19th Century
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Serving Pieces

Materials

Stoneware

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Silver With Cobalt For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic silver with cobalt available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, metal and glass, every silver with cobalt was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer silver with cobalt, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right silver with cobalt, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Neoclassical styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one silver with cobalt that is appealing in its simplicity, but Copeland, Gorham Manufacturing Company and John Aynsley produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Silver With Cobalt?

The average selling price for a silver with cobalt at 1stDibs is $1,502, while they’re typically $89 on the low end and $14,819 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Dining-entertaining for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.

Questions About Silver With Cobalt
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Cobalt blue spinels are the rarest and most valued type of spinel gemstone. They’re very popular in the modern gem industry and sought after by collectors. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of cobalt spinel jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Cobalt spinel is typically an expensive gemstone because it is rare. The gemstones feature a highly saturated blue color that sets them apart from other varieties of spinel. You can shop a selection of cobalt spinel gemstone jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    True cobalt Spinel have a high-quality blue coloring that won’t glow under a UV light. For detailed analysis, consult a jeweler. Shop a collection of expertly-vetted cobalt spinel jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, not all blue glass is cobalt glass. Only those made with cobalt oxide can be called cobalt. In some pieces, the presence of copper oxide accounts for the color, however, cobalt glass is much more common. You'll find a collection of cobalt glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    If your glass has a blue tint to it, it is likely cobalt blue glass. There are three shades of cobalt glass; dark cobalt, which has a slight purplish hue, light or cornflower blue and medium blue. To verify its authenticity, check with an appraiser. You can also shop a collection of cobalt blue glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024
    Yes, cobalt can be good for wedding rings. Many people like the sleek silver tone of cobalt, and the metal can be plated with various colors like black and blue, so there are a wide variety of styles to choose from. Cobalt is also a durable option, as it resists scratching, bending and chipping. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of wedding rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, the cobalt spinel gem is extremely rare and is one of the most desirable gems in the industry. It is found in a single mine in Vietnam and is one of the few gems that occur naturally. Shop a collection of expertly vetted gems from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Cobalt blue glass is a deep blue glass that often gets its color by the addition of cobalt oxide in the molten glass mixture when the glass is being formed. The best way to identify cobalt blue glass is by the color. Shop a collection of cobalt blue glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    How old cobalt glass is varies greatly. Ancient Mesopotamian examples exist from roughly 2000 BC. In China, cobalt glass became common during the Zhou Dynasty, which lasted from 1122 to 221 BC. European cobalt glass may date back to as early as the 15th century. Shop a collection of antique cobalt glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, cobalt oxide makes glass blue. Different amounts of cobalt can be used to create more saturated levels of blue or to simply neutralize yellow for a more clear finish. Copper oxide can also be used to create a blue tinted glass. Shop a collection of cobalt glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    To tell silver from silver plating, try holding a strong magnet near the item. If the magnet is attracted to the piece, it is most likely silver-plated, as solid silver is unlikely to be magnetic. You can also check the hallmarks. Markings that say silver plate, EP, EPNS, EPBM or BP indicate plating. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer evaluate the piece. Explore a large selection of silver jewelry, tableware and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    Yes, argent silver is real silver. Also called argentium silver, it is an alloy that consists of 93.5% to 96% silver, depending on the manufacturer's formula. Instead of being mixed entirely with copper, the pure silver in argentium silver is usually combined with a blend of copper and germanium, giving the metal improved heat and stain resistance. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of silver jewelry, tableware and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not antique silver is real depends on the piece. Sometimes, manufacturers simply call a gray-silver finish antique silver. In these cases, the item is usually not real silver. It is possible for antique silver to be pure silver, sterling or silver plated. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of silver decorative objects and jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Sheffield silver is part real silver, part copper. Sheffield manufactured what is known as a Sheffield plate, which is a “double sandwich” form of plating—it has a sheet of silver on each side of a piece of copper. Shop a selection of Sheffield pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    Yes, Leonard silver is real silver. However, the Leonard Silver Company electroplated most of its pieces, crafting them from base metal and finishing them with a thin layer of genuine silver. During the 1970s, Towle purchased Leonard Silver and continued to produce silver-plate serving trays and other silver-plated tableware under the brand name through the late 20th century. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of silver wares.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    Yes, Godinger silver is real silver. The American luxury brand produces tableware, decorative objects and giftware out of silver plate. As a result, their silver items have a base metal to which a layer of genuine silver is applied. They are not usually solid silver. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Godinger silver wares.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    It depends on the make and model whether or not silver cutlery contains real silver. Some flatware contains a percentage of sterling silver, however, not all silvertone flatware contains silver. Shop a wide collection of flatware, including silver, on 1stDIbs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Yes, Poole Silver is real silver. However, the American silversmith didn't produce all of its pieces out of solid silver. Poole developed an electro-plating technique that allowed a thin, durable layer of silver to be applied over sturdy base metals. On 1stDibs, find a range of Poole Silver Co. silver wares.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Most thai silver has more pure silver in it than standard sterling silver. Most sterling silver is 92.5% silver with another alloy, typically copper, making up the rest of the metal. Thai silver often falls in the range of 97.5-99% pure silver, so a significantly higher percentage of it is pure silver, making it softer and less likely to tarnish. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary silver jewelry from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    Yes, Barbour silver is generally real silver. However, not all pieces produced by the brand are solid silver. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the American silversmith produced both solid sterling silver and silverplate tableware, flatware and decorative objects. Silverplate items consist primarily of base metal and have just a thin layer of genuine silver applied as a finish. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Barbour silver wares.

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Hostess Extraordinaire Aerin Lauder Shares Entertaining Tips and Auction Picks

The arbiter of good taste, who has curated a collection for 1stDibs Auctions, invites 1stDibs inside her family’s Hamptons barn for a firsthand look at her welcoming style.

Handmade with Lab-Grade Glass, This Decanter Holds Your Favorite Cocktail Concoctions

Artist Simone Crestani conjures the fascination you remember from Chemistry 101.