How do I clean a silver overlay on glass?

Cleaning a silver overlay on glass or any object can be very difficult as the overlay is a very thin layer of silver that can be worn off over time. Most overlays are covered with a lacquer to protect the finish, but that also can be worn off. The best way to clean a silver overlay is with warm, soapy water and a soft cloth. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary silver overlay glass from top sellers around the world.

What is Mexican silver called?

Mexican silver is sometimes called plata, which is the Spanish word for silver. Pieces produced in the area surrounding the village of Taxco are usually referred to as Taxco silver. You'll find a variety of Mexican silver jewelry and decorative objects on 1stDibs.

Is Mexican silver of good quality?

Yes, Mexican silver is generally considered to be of good quality. Most Mexican silver is 925 sterling silver, which is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% base metal. Sterling silver has a visually appealing color and luster and resists scratching and tarnishing. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of Mexican silver jewelry.

Mexican Silver Overlay

Mid Century Shot Glasses

925 Mexico Silver Cuff Bracelet

Lemonade Glass

Mexican Copper

Mid Century Mexican Silver Overlay Teal Glass Pitcher

$95

H 8 in Dm 5.25 in

Mid Century Mexican Silver Overlay Teal Glass Pitcher

Located in Fairfield, CA

A mid century Mexican glass pitcher. Vibrant teal color to the glass with a silver overlaid design

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Mexican Floral Overlay Sterling Silver Stout Jar with Spoon Holder

$250

H 5.25 in Dm 4 in

Mexican Floral Overlay Sterling Silver Stout Jar with Spoon Holder

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Vintage Mexican etched floral sterling overlay glass jar with spoon holder. This wonderful jar was

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of Three Mexican Floral Sterling Silver Overlay Perfume Bottles with Funnel

$200 / set

H 2.11 in W 1.12 in D 0.52 in

Set of Three Mexican Floral Sterling Silver Overlay Perfume Bottles with Funnel

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Three mid 20th century Mexican sterling silver and glass perfume bottles with a ross and leaf

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Overlay Glass Vessel Lidded Vessel Vintage

$595

H 5 in Dm 3 in

Sterling Silver Overlay Glass Vessel Lidded Vessel Vintage

Located in North Miami, FL

The sterling silver design overlay over the clear glass makes this container perfect for serving or

Category

Vintage 1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Glass

1930s Glassware with Copper Overlay

$140Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 7 in Dm 2.5 in

1930s Glassware with Copper Overlay

Located in San Diego, CA

Set of three drinking glasses with flowers cutouts in copper overlay, circa 1930s. The glasses have

Category

20th Century Mexican Barware

Materials

Glass

Michael Sockyma Silver Overlay Bracelet, Hopi Artist

$350

W 0.38 in Dm 2.38 in

Michael Sockyma Silver Overlay Bracelet, Hopi Artist

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Hopi Artist, Michael Sockyma, Silver Overlay Bracelet Well-known Hopi artist Michael Sockyma Sr

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Modern Bracelets

Materials

Silver

Recent Sales

Large Exotic Tropical Design Silver Overlay Bowl by Emilia Castillo

Unavailable

H 4.5 in W 16 in D 16 in

Large Exotic Tropical Design Silver Overlay Bowl by Emilia Castillo

By Emilia Castillo

Located in Papaikou, HI

, and dragonflies all of silver overlay. Signed on the bottom: EMILIA CASTILLO PLATA PURO MEXICO.

Category

Vintage 1980s Mexican Ceramics

Materials

Silver

Pair of Vintage Mexican Floral Sterling Silver Overlay Glass Jars

Sold

H 4.75 in Dm 2.5 in

Pair of Vintage Mexican Floral Sterling Silver Overlay Glass Jars

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Pair of vintage Mexican etched floral sterling overlay glass jars with simple sterling screw on

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mexican MCM Copper with Sterling Silver Overlay Plate by Victoria, Taxco

Sold

H 0.99 in Dm 5.91 in

Mexican MCM Copper with Sterling Silver Overlay Plate by Victoria, Taxco

By Victoria of Taxco

Located in Mexico City, MX

Mexican Mid-Century Modern copper plate with silver overlay by Ana María Núñez Brillanti "Victoria

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Sterling Silver, Copper

Mexican Floral Sterling Silver Overlay Tall Tumbler Lemonade Glasses Set of 6

Sold

H 5.12 in Dm 2.63 in

Mexican Floral Sterling Silver Overlay Tall Tumbler Lemonade Glasses Set of 6

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Mexican floral sterling silver overlay 5" tall tumblers or lemonade glasses with attached glass

Category

Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Floral Overlay Haig's Scotch Bottle

Sold

H 7.5 in W 4 in D 4 in

Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Floral Overlay Haig's Scotch Bottle

Located in New York, NY

Mid-Century Modern, sterling silver floral overlay - mounted glass Haig's Scotch decanter, Mexico

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 5 Mexican Silver Overlay Shot Glasses

Sold

H 2.25 in Dm 1.25 in

Set of 5 Mexican Silver Overlay Shot Glasses

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Set of five overlay 925 Sterling Silver and glass shot glasses includes (2) two-inch and (3) two

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mexico Sterling Silver Overlay Wide Cuff Bracelet

Sold

W 1.63 in L 6.5 in

Mexico Sterling Silver Overlay Wide Cuff Bracelet

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Wide sterling silver cuff bracelet. A modernist wide cuff bracelet with unique and interesting

Category

20th Century Mexican Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Overlay Judaica Star and Grape Cordial or Small Kiddush Cups Set of 6

Sold

H 4 in Dm 1.38 in

Sterling Overlay Judaica Star and Grape Cordial or Small Kiddush Cups Set of 6

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Rare set of 6 Mexican sterling overlay Judaica cordials or kiddish cups with blue painted glass

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Religious Items

Materials

Sterling Silver

Three Sterling Overlay Colored Decanters

Sold

H 8.75 in Dm 5 in

Three Sterling Overlay Colored Decanters

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These three sterling overlay decanters are a nice change from the typical crystal version. The

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Emilia Castillo Ceramic Plate with Sterling Silver Overlay

Sold

H 0.75 in W 7 in D 15 in

Emilia Castillo Ceramic Plate with Sterling Silver Overlay

By Emilia Castillo

Located in New York, NY

with sterling silver overlay, including butterflies, dragonflies & foliate. Dimensions: 15" long x 7

Category

Early 2000s Mexican More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Sterling Silver

Emilia Castillo Ceramic Serving Plate with Sterling Silver Overlay

Sold

H 1 in W 17.25 in D 9 in

Emilia Castillo Ceramic Serving Plate with Sterling Silver Overlay

By Emilia Castillo

Located in New York, NY

with sterling silver overlay, including butterflies, dragonflies & foliate. Dimensions: 17 1/4" long x

Category

Early 2000s Mexican More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Art Nouveau Glass Perfume Bottle with English Sterling Silver Filigree Overlay

Located in Sheffield, MA

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Sterling Silver

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$1,545

H 4.9 in Dm 4.1 in

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Vintage 1920s English Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

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Mexican Silver Overlay For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Mexican silver overlay you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each Mexican silver overlay for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and sterling silver. Your living room may not be complete without a Mexican silver overlay — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each Mexican silver overlay bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Emilia Castillo and Victoria of Taxco each produced at least one beautiful Mexican silver overlay that is worth considering.

How Much is a Mexican Silver Overlay?

A Mexican silver overlay can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $335, while the lowest priced sells for $150 and the highest can go for as much as $1,150.

Questions About Mexican Silver Overlay

How do I clean a silver overlay on glass?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Cleaning a silver overlay on glass or any object can be very difficult as the overlay is a very thin layer of silver that can be worn off over time. Most overlays are covered with a lacquer to protect the finish, but that also can be worn off. The best way to clean a silver overlay is with warm, soapy water and a soft cloth. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary silver overlay glass from top sellers around the world.
What is Mexican silver called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Mexican silver is sometimes called plata, which is the Spanish word for silver. Pieces produced in the area surrounding the village of Taxco are usually referred to as Taxco silver. You'll find a variety of Mexican silver jewelry and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
Is Mexican silver of good quality?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
Yes, Mexican silver is generally considered to be of good quality. Most Mexican silver is 925 sterling silver, which is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% base metal. Sterling silver has a visually appealing color and luster and resists scratching and tarnishing. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of Mexican silver jewelry.

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