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Colonial a Engraved by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 39 Pc S Mono
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Colonial A Engraved by Whiting circa 1907 sterling silver hand engraved Flatware set featuring a
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Mexico Taxco 1930 Spanish Colonial Revival Charger Chiseled 925 Sterling Sillver
By Taxco
Located in Miami, FL
A Spanish colonial revival charger.
Beautiful Spanish revival decorative piece, created in Taxco
Category
Vintage 1930s Mexican Spanish Colonial Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Heavy Cast Williamsburg William de Matteo Sterling Silver Grape / Flower Shears
By Colonial Williamsburg Licensed Reproduction Co. 1, William De Matteo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of grape shears.
By William Dematteo (or de Matteo).
In cast sterling silver.
With
Category
20th Century American American Colonial Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 3.88 in Dm 0.75 in
Grand Colonial by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Service 8 Set Gold Vermeil
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Grand Colonial by Wallace Sterling Silver flatware set - 32 pieces. Gold flatware is on trend and
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Colonial by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 184 Pcs Fitted Chest
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Outstanding Colonial by Tiffany & Co. sterling silver Flatware set in large vintage Tiffany fitted
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Old Colonial by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 90 Pieces
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
expression of sophistication in sterling.
Old Colonial by Towle sterling silver flatware set - 90 Pieces
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Grand Colonial by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 48 Pieces
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
petal scroll tip. The pure simplicity of Grand Colonial displays the lustrous properties of sterling
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Colonial Fiddle by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 42 Pieces
By Watson Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Colonial Fiddle by Watson sterling silver Flatware set, 42 pieces. This set features a classic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Old Colonial by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 64 pcs Dinner
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
sophistication in sterling.
Dinner Size Old Colonial by Towle sterling silver Flatware set, 64 pieces. This set
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Old Colonial by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 94 Pcs Dinner
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
sophistication in sterling.
Dinner Size Old Colonial by Towle sterling silver Flatware set, 94 pieces. This
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Chilean Sterling Silver Creamer Pitcher
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Chilean sterling silver creamer pitcher, circa mid-20th century, Chile. With maker and
Category
Mid-20th Century Chilean Colonial Revival Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique American Colonial Period Mustard Pot marked JM with Cobalt Glass Insert
By Paul Revere
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique silver mustard pot.
Attributed to John Mcfarlane of Phila., PA., or John McMullin of Phila., PA.
The interior and base of the pot is a removable cobalt glass ins...
Category
Antique 18th Century American American Colonial Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
H 3.38 in W 4.5 in D 2.25 in
Dutch Colonial Silver Dish with the Von Pfeffel Coat-of-arms, 17th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An unusual Indonesian lobbed silver dish
Jakarta (Batavia) or Coromandel coast, third quarter 17th century, apparently unmarked
The eight lobbed dish exuberantly decorated with...
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
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H 1.58 in Dm 12.01 in
19th century Georgian Style Sterling Silver Coffee Server
By Watson Silver
Located in Savannah, GA
Sterling silver coffee server made by Watson Silver featuring a truncated cone on a spread base, S
Category
Vintage 1920s American American Colonial Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Fine 17th Century Dutch Colonial Armorial Tortoiseshell & Silver Box, Dated 1691
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A dutch tortoiseshell box with two engraved silver plaques
Amsterdam, 1691, with maker's mark of Steven des Rousseaux (1654-1733)
H. 5 cm
Diam. 12.5 cm
Note:
Steven des ...
Category
Antique 17th Century Dutch Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
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H 1.97 in Dm 4.93 in
18th Century Philadelphia Sterling Silver Ladle
Located in High Point, NC
18th century sterling silver large ladle stamped with a bird and what appears to be a WB on the
Category
Antique 18th Century American American Colonial Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Tane of Mexico Antique Beaker Sterling Silver by J. Marmolejos, ca. 1965
By J. Marmolejos
Located in Andernach, DE
!
Stamped:
HECHO EN MEXICO
STERLING 0.925
JMS (for J. Marmolejos)
925 silver (sterling silver).
113 grams
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican American Colonial Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
South American Sterling Silver Hand Made Embossed Picture Frame / Mirror 1940´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
South American sterling silver hand made / Embossed picture frame / mirror 1940´s. Marked hand-made
Category
Mid-20th Century Argentine Spanish Colonial Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
H 16.74 in W 13 in D 6.11 in
Antique Signed Red Gem-Set American Sterling Silver Serving Spoon
By Campbell Metcalf Silver 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique sterling silver serving spoon.
In sterling silver.
By Campbell-Metcalf.
Pattern
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Eighteen Ten 1810 by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 156
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Colonial die owned by International Silver. Simple lines, generous proportions, and graceful balance
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Lansdowne by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 123 Pieces
By Gorham
Located in Big Bend, WI
design elements beautifully compliment Colonial and Georgian decor.
Gorgeous Lansdowne by Gorham
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Castilian by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 48 Pieces
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Castilian by Tiffany & Co. sterling silver flatware set, 48 pieces. This set includes:
6 knives
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Set of 3 Sterling Silver Candlesticks William Gibson & John Langman 1895
Located in London, GB
This is a striking set of three antique English Victorian sterling silver candlesticks bearing the
Category
Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 7.49 in W 3.94 in D 3.15 in
4 Antique Baroque Reticulated Sterling Silver 925 Souvenir Tea Spoons 75g 6"
By Whiting Manufacturing Company, Towle Silversmiths, Alvin Corporation, Lunt Silver
Located in Dayton, OH
"Lot of four antique sterling silver souvenir tea spoons – The Montezuma, Las Vegas Hot Springs by
Category
Early 20th Century Baroque Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.25 in W 5.75 in D 1.125 in
Lansdowne by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 64 pcs Dinner L mono
By Gorham
Located in Big Bend, WI
design elements beautifully compliment Colonial and Georgian decor.
Dinner Size Lansdowne by Gorham
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Lansdowne by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 72 Pieces Dinner
By Gorham
Located in Big Bend, WI
design elements beautifully compliment Colonial and Georgian decor.
Dinner Size Lansdowne by Gorham
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 24 in W 18 in D 18 in
Castilian by Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 150 pcs Dinner
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
masterpiece of form and function. It is heavy, well balanced, and has wonderful, Colonial style pistol-grip
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Castilian by Tiffany and Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Service 8 Set 59 pc Dinner
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
masterpiece of form and function. It is heavy, well balanced, and has wonderful, Colonial style pistol-grip
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Tetard Freres Perles Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service French 343 Pcs Dinner
By Tetard Freres
Located in Big Bend, WI
, also designs models for the paternal workshop. At the International Colonial Exhibition of 1931, Tétard
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Tetard Freres Perles Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service French 72 Pcs Dinner
By Tetard Freres
Located in Big Bend, WI
, also designs models for the paternal workshop. At the International Colonial Exhibition of 1931, Tétard
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Towle & Co. 1890 Edwardian Art Nouveau Octagonal Centerpiece Tray .925 Sterling
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Miami, FL
and neoclassical patterns in solid sterling silver of .925/.999 with very high polished finish. The
Category
Antique 19th Century North American Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
H 1.85 in W 12.95 in D 12.95 in
Castilian by Tiffany and Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Service 8 Set 69 Pc Dinner
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
masterpiece of form and function. It is heavy, well balanced, and has wonderful, Colonial style pistol-grip
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
William L. deMatteo, Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Coffee Kettle, ca. 1950s
By William Lawrence deMatteo
Located in New York, NY
oz
This wonderful sterling silver & wood coffee & tea kettle, made by the famous New York master
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 10.75 in W 3.5 in D 5.25 in
Pair of Silver Dutch Girl Salt & Pepper Shakers, Berthold Muller Dated 1910/1912
By Berthold Hermann Muller
Located in London, GB
Pair of silver dutch girl salt & pepper shakers by Berthold Muller.
Made of cast sterling silver
Category
Vintage 1910s Dutch Colonial Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 2.75 in Dm 1.25 in
Large American Coin Silver '.900' Cake Saw/Knife
By Wood & Hughes
Located in New York, NY
Large, American, coin silver (.900) cake saw/knife, New York, circa 1870, wood and Hughes - makers. Bead pattern. Lovely etched work. Center of knife is etched, showing two people fi...
Category
Antique 1870s American Colonial Revival Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Dutch Military Silver Snipe Sugar Sifter
Located in Newark, England
The Silver sifter in the form of a Snipe bird with long pointed bill, short wings and short legs. The Snipe cast in solid silver with multiple hallmark located around the collar, rem...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Rare Dutch Caribbean Silver Water-Scoop Curaçao, circa 1873
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A rare Dutch Caribbean silver water-scoop
Curaçao, circa 1873, indistinctly marked, engraved with initials G R P
Measures: L 35 cm, weight 221 grams
The form of the water sc...
Category
Antique 19th Century Caribbean Dutch Colonial Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
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H 3.94 in W 13.78 in D 3.15 in
Tetard Freres Shell & Bead 950 Silver Flatware Set Service French 128 pcs Dinner
By Tetard Freres
Located in Big Bend, WI
, also designs models for the paternal workshop. At the International Colonial Exhibition of 1931, Tétard
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Antique 18th Century Spanish Silver Oval Platter
Located in Torino, IT
Antique 18th century Spanish Colonial silver oval platter decorated in repoussé and chased floral
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Baroque Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Indian Solid Silver Swami Goblet, Madras c.1880
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late-19th Century Indian Colonial solid silver repousse goblet, the top band is beautifully
Category
Antique 1880s Indian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
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H 7.29 in Dm 4.14 in
Coffee and Tea Set 4 Pieces Solid Silver by Tétard Frères circa 1940
By Tetard Freres
Located in Paris, FR
Tardy. The company was exceptionally rewarded at the Colonial Exposition of 1931 with ten medals.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Spanish Colonial 1820 Rare Large Display Amphora with Handles in Solid Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
A Spanish Colonial amphora vase with handles.
Gorgeous oversized antique silver piece with
Category
Antique 1820s Mexican Spanish Colonial Vases
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
H 18.5 in W 9.2 in D 9 in
Set of 4 Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Colonial Knives with Monogram
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 4 sterling silver knives by Tiffany & Co in the Colonial pattern.
Monogram appears to be
Category
Antique 19th Century Dinnerware and Flatware Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Colonial Theme by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 92 Pieces
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Colonial Theme by Lunt sterling silver flatware set - 92 Pieces. This piece has a simple fiddle
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Colonial by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 179 Pcs Fitted Chest
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
his time, before leaving Tiffany in 1908.
Outstanding COLONIAL BY TIFFANY & CO. sterling silver
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Colonial by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Wine Cooler Tankard Massive '#7034'
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
The pattern Colonial was introduced in 1895 but did not get patent until 1896. This contradicts the
Category
20th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Old Colonial by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 88 Pieces
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Exquisite Old Colonial by Towle sterling silver flatware set - 88 pieces. This set includes:
12
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Old Colonial Gold by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 8 Service Vermeil
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Old Colonial Gold by Towle Sterling Silver flatware set - 32 pieces. This set is vermeil
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
American Colonial by Oneida Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 40 Pieces
By Oneida
Located in Big Bend, WI
American Colonial by Oneida, circa 1975, sterling silver Flatware set, 40 pieces. This scarce
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Old Colonial by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 70 Pcs Dinner
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Old Colonial by Towle sterling silver flatware set, 70 pieces. This set includes:
8 dinner knives
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Old Colonial by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 144 Pcs Dinner
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
height of the silversmith's craft, Old Colonial is a peerless expression of sophistication in sterling
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Fine Dutch Colonial Indonesian Casket with Silver Mounts, circa 1706
Located in Amsterdam, NL
to silversmith Jan van Cloon. She died in 1715. The exhibition of colonial silver held in Batavia in
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
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H 5.99 in W 9.85 in D 6.07 in
Handmade Sterling Silver Peacock
Located in cochabamba, BO
Sterling silver peacock. Completely handmade in Bolivia, a country with centuries old history in
Category
2010s Bolivian Colonial Revival Centerpieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Colonial Silver VOC 'East-India Company' Ingot
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A silver 'V.O.C. AMSTERDAM' ingot
circa 1738, with monogram and the assay mark of the Amsterdam Grill family
With V.O.C. monogram and the A for Amsterdam.
L. approx. 15.5 cm
W...
Category
Antique 18th Century Dutch Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Sterling Silver
Hamilton & Co. Indian Colonial Silver and Glass Pint Mug
By Hamilton & Co., Calcutta
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage Indian colonial silver and glass bottomed pint mug with regimental
Category
Vintage 1940s Great Britain (UK) Antiquities
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Candle Holders
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This extraordinary candle holder is in great condition and beautifully crafted out of sterling
Category
Vintage 1930s European British Colonial Candelabras
Materials
Metal, Sterling Silver
Birks Sterling Silver & wood Tea Set
By Henry Birks
Located in Bronx, NY
This vintage near mid 20th century sterling silver tea set is beautifully designed. The three
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Colonial Revival Tea Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
George IV Indian Colonial Tankard by Hamilton & Company, Calcutta, circa 1830
By Hamilton
Located in London, GB
An exceptionally rare George IV Indian Colonial Drinking Tankard made in Calcutta circa 1830 by
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian George IV Barware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Sterling Navette Form Dutch Scene Gilt Interior Tea Caddy British Import Mark
By Samuel Boyce Landeck
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A sterling silver navette form Dutch scene gilt interior tea caddy with British import mark, makers
Category
Antique 1890s English British Colonial Tea Caddies
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 3.5 in W 3.13 in D 2.63 in
Zuni Sterling and Turquoise Jewelry Box
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Sterling lidded box by Federico Jimenez with mosaic inlay rainbow guardian. Set with turquoise, jet
Category
Vintage 1980s American Native American Boxes and Cases
Materials
Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal colonial a sterling for your home. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, every colonial a sterling was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a colonial a sterling, we have 304 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer colonial a sterling, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A colonial a sterling, designed in the Georgian, Modern or Neoclassical style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one colonial a sterling that is appealing in its simplicity, but Tiffany & Co., Towle Silversmiths and International Silver produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Colonial A Sterling?
Prices for a colonial a sterling start at $65 and top out at $98,500 with the average selling for $909.
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- What is Cushman Colonial?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023Cushman Colonial was a line of solid wood furniture produced by Cushman Furniture. Their mirrors typically featured rich brown finishes. Shop a selection of Cushman furniture from the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Why were colonial beds so high?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Colonial beds are so high to avoid cool drafts that were close to the ground. Typically, the higher the bed off the ground, the closer it would be to the warmer air.
- What is Zuni Sterling?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Zuni are Native American Pueblo people from the Zuni River valley and have become well-known for their beautiful jewelry. Much of that jewelry features sterling silver, turquoise, opals, coral and other gemstones. Shop a collection of Zuni jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is Lunt Sterling?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Lunt Sterling is a type of silver goods produced by the company Lunt Silversmiths. Based in Greenfield, Massachusetts, the company operated from 1902 to 2009. While in operation, it produced tableware and giftware out of a variety of silver alloys. Lunt Sterling refers to objects crafted out of sterling silver, an alloy that consists of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% base metals. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Lunt silverware.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To verify if your pattern is sterling silver, you can look for a mark that states ‘sterling’. Another mark, ‘925’, indicates your item is crafted with sterling silver. Find a collection of expertly vetted sterling silver pieces from some of the world’s top reputable sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To know if your Gorham is sterling, look for the mark. You will normally find "925" or "925/1,000" symbols engraved on sterling. If you see only the maker's logo, the piece is likely silver-plated. You'll find a collection of expertly vetted Gorham sterling on 1stDibs.
- What is bad for sterling silver?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The worst substances for sterling silver are chlorine, chlorine bleach, and ammonia, all of which will cause tarnish and accelerate corrosion. You should also avoid household cleaners, rubber, and perspiration. Rinse your sterling silver pieces thoroughly after coming into contact with those substances. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of sterling silver pieces from top sellers worldwide.
- What is a sterling silver Vesta?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A Vesta is a type of small case used to carry matches for smoking, while sterling silver is a precious metal made by combining pure silver with an alloy. Therefore, a sterling silver Vesta is one fabricated out of this kind of metal. Find a collection of Vesta containers on 1stDibs.
- What is antique sterling silver?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sterling silver is an alloyed form of silver, and is made up of 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper. An antique sterling silver item will have the same silver content and will be over 100 years old. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique sterling silver from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024To identify sterling silver, look for hallmarks in an inconspicuous area, such as the underside of flatware handles, the bottoms of serveware and the interior or clasp areas of jewelry. Pieces made of sterling silver often feature "925" or ".925" markings. Alternatively, they may feature "Sterling" or "STER" stamps. For assistance determining what type of metal a particular piece is, consult a knowledgeable expert, such as a certified appraiser. Shop a diverse assortment of sterling silver jewelry, flatware, tableware and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- What is sterling silver made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Sterling 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.
- Is Thai silver sterling silver?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Most 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022To clean weighted sterling silver, use a cleaning product formulated for sterling silver and a soft lint-free cloth. Keep dust at bay by wiping the object down with a soft cloth dampened with warm water. Always dry the silver with a soft towel after cleaning. Find a collection of weighted sterling silver decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify Gorham sterling silver, study the marks found on the piece. Pieces made after 1848 will have a letter or symbol stamp. You can use an authoritative online reference to figure out the manufacturing year of the piece. Find a variety of expertly vetted Gorham sterling silver on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023Generally, most experts agree that .925 or 925 sterling silver is the best sterling silver for earrings. This variety of sterling silver is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloy. As a result, it has the cool color and sleek appearance of silver, with another base metal to strengthen it. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of sterling silver earrings.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Whether weighted sterling is worth anything depends on a few things. Namely, the type of piece, its maker, age and condition will determine its value. In terms of the material itself, how much weighted silver is worth depends on how much sterling versus filler material it contains. Some pieces have very little real silver, while others are predominantly silver and have a higher scrap value. To get an estimate of the value of a piece of weighted silver, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Explore a range of weighted silver wares on 1stDibs.
- Does sterling silver turn green?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, sterling silver does sometimes turn green. The discoloration occurs due to a chemical reaction between the precious metal and compounds in the air, sweat and chemicals found in some products. To reduce the risk of discoloration, avoid wearing your sterling silver jewelry while bathing, swimming, applying skin and personal care products or working with household chemicals. Shop a selection of sterling silver jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Yes, sterling silver is okay for earrings. In fact, many people love earrings crafted out of the precious metal. Sterling silver has an appealing cool color and noticeable shine. Plus, the metal is durable, so it can resist scratching when worn frequently. Keep in mind that sterling silver earrings will need regular cleaning and polishing to fight tarnishing. Explore a diverse assortment of sterling silver earrings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023Yes, sterling silver can be good for earrings. Many people appreciate the appearance of sterling silver due to its cool color. In addition, sterling silver resists wear and tear to help earrings stand the test of time. One thing to keep in mind is that silver can tarnish, so you'll likely need to regularly clean and polish your earrings to keep them looking like new. Shop a variety of sterling silver earrings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024Although you can shower with 925 sterling silver jewelry on, it is better to remove it prior to bathing. Exposure to water is unlikely to damage the metal, especially if you dry it off promptly after you shower. However, chemicals found in soap, body wash, shampoo, conditioner and other personal care products could react with the precious metal and cause tarnishing. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of sterling silver jewelry.
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