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Pair of Silver Plated Rooster Sculptures
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940s Spanish silver-plated rooster sculptures on wooden bases. With artist initials on
Category
Vintage 1940s Spanish Animal Sculptures
19th Century Majolica Rooster Plate Choisy Le Roi
By Choisy-le-Roi
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica plate with rooster signed Hippolyte Boulenger Choisy le Roi, circa 1890.
The manufacture
Category
Antique 1890s French Country Dinner Plates
Materials
Majolica, Ceramic
19th Century Majolica Rooster Plate Choisy Le Roi
By Choisy-le-Roi
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica plate with rooster signed Hippolyte Boulenger Choisy le Roi, circa 1890.
The manufacture
Category
Antique 1890s French Country Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
19th Century Green Majolica Rooster Plate Choisy Le Roi
By Choisy-le-Roi
Located in Austin, TX
Green Majolica plate with rooster signed Hippolyte Boulenger Choisy le Roi, circa 1890.
The
Category
Antique 1890s French Country Dinner Plates
Materials
Majolica, Ceramic
Richard Ginori SIENA Porcelain Dinner Plates Roosters Design Florence ITALY
By Richard Ginori
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Richard Ginori Designer Italian Porcelain Plates Siena Rust Scalloped, Vecchio Ginori Rust Chickens
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Pair of Silver Rooster Stand, Decoration Sculpture for Home Décor
Located in Wembley, GB
A Pair of Artistically created birds for table decor, silver-plated roosters - ideal for a coffee
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
H 7.09 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Antique Pair of Silver Rooster Stands, Golden Decoration Object for Home Décor
Located in Wembley, GB
A Pair of Artistically created birds for table decor, silver-plated roosters - ideal for a coffee
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver Leaf
H 9.06 in W 5.91 in D 5.12 in
French Samsong Porcelain Dinnerware Plates Roosters Famille Rose, 20 Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
: Plates
Color: Famille Rose
Region of Origin: Europe
Period: 20th century
Age: 20th century
Original
Category
20th Century European Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Pair of Silver Rooster Stand, Decoration for Home Décor, Animal Figure
Located in Wembley, GB
A Pair of Artistically created birds for table decor, silver-plated roosters - ideal for a coffee
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
H 7.09 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
19th Century Japanese Hand-Painted Blue and White Porcelain Plate with Roosters
Located in Yonkers, NY
with a rooster and a hen. Created in Japan during the 19th century, this porcelain plate features a
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 6 Antique Chinese Porcelain Plates Rooster Rock in Garden Qianlong
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Great pieces to have a lovely christmas dinner from :) . Beautiful blue and white plates in good
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
English Blue & White Plate Rooster & Cat Brown Westhead and Moore, circa 1890
By Bates, Brown-Westhead, & Moore
Located in Austin, TX
English blue & white plate rooster and cat Brown Westhead and Moore, circa 1890.
Was sold in the
Category
Antique 1890s English Country Dinner Plates
Materials
Faience
Estate Retro Rooster Cut Crystal & Silver-Plated Cocktail Shaker, circa 1930s
Located in New Orleans, LA
Estate retro rooster cut crystal & silver-plated cocktail shaker, circa 1930s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Barware
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
Rooster Vintage Bottle Opener Silver Plate Metal Breweriana Barware by Valenti
By F. Valenti
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1970s bottle opener. Made by Valenti Spain, silver plated metal. Nice addition to
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
H 5.25 in W 3.5 in D 0.13 in
Beautiful Silver Plated Toothpick Holder Figurine Rooster Vintage, Austria 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An antique decorative toothpick holder figure. Made of silver plated metal. A nice original antique
Category
Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Pair of Ornate Silver Plated Fighting Rooster or Cockerel Table Sculptures
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
are composed of solid brass, with a silver plated finish. One rooster of the pair is standing with its
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Glass Cocktail Shaker w/Etched Rooster and Silver Plate Top J. Dixon
By James Dixon & Sons
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Art Deco cocktail shaker in clear glass etched with a rooster and with a two part silver plate
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Rooster Vintage Bottle Opener Silver Plate Metal Breweriana Barware by Valenti
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1970s bottle opener. Nice addition to your room or just for use at your bar or bar cart.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
H 6.13 in W 3.25 in D 0.13 in
A Silver and Cut Glass Decanter in the Form of a Rooster
Located in New York, NY
A silver-plated metal carafe designed in the form of a rooster, with its curved tail serving as the
Category
Early 2000s Pitchers
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Lenox Retired Large Rooster Metal Holiday Serving Plater Tray
By Lenox's Ceramic Art Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Lenox Retired Large Rooster Metal Holiday Serving Platter Tray. Circa late 20th Century
Category
Late 20th Century Art Deco Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal
Plate in French Faïence, Red and Green Color, 19th Century, Rooster
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
The plate is in faience. It has been made in France, during the 19th century.
The pattern decor is
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
Pair of Vintage Silver Plate Fighting Cock / Rooster Sculptures
Located in San Diego, CA
A well made pair of vintage silver plate fighting cock / rooster sculptures, circa 1970s. The set
Category
20th Century American American Classical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver Plate
Deruta Red Rooster Majolica Set of 4 Cups, Saucers, and Plates for PV, Mid Centu
By Deruta
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
with red and black double rims. The plates and the cups have the rooster decor, and the saucers are
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Ornate Gilt Finished Fighting Rooster or Cockerel Table Sculptures
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
of cast metal, with a gilt plated finish. One rooster of the pair is standing with its head up and
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Brass
H 7.75 in W 6.5 in D 8.25 in
A pair of vintage Italian silver plated fighting roosters
By Gucci
Located in Zemst, BE
A pair of italian silver plated fighting roosters
Finally carved, with great details.
Original
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Antony Redmile St Egg on a Rooster ´s pate Bronze Silver Plated
By J. Antony Redmile
Located in Miami, FL
Curiosity cabinet object.
Ostrich egg on a bronze silver plated base in the shape of a rooster
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Majolica Rooster Plate Choisy Le Roi
By Choisy-le-Roi
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica plate with rooster signed Hippolyte Boulenger Choisy le Roi, circa 1890.
The manufacture
Category
Antique 1890s French Country Dinner Plates
Materials
Majolica, Ceramic, Faience
Lamp, Silver Plate Rooster
Located in Summerland, CA
Charming silver plate rooster on original old velvet covered wood stand, made into lamp. The
Category
Vintage 1930s Table Lamps
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of Silver Plate Roosters, France, 1960s
Located in L'Escala, ES
Rare and beautiful silver plate roosters manufactured in France in 1960s.
Roosters in an attitude
Category
Mid-20th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of Large Silver Plate Roosters, France 1960s
Located in L'Escala, ES
Rare and beautiful large silver plate roosters manufactured in France in 1960s.
Roosters in an
Category
Mid-20th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver Plate
English Delftware Farmyard Plate with Figure of a Rooster
Located in Woodstock, OXFORDSHIRE
A strongly decorated Bristol delftware tin glaze cockerel plate from the early 18th century.
The
Category
Antique 1720s British Dinner Plates
Rooster Form Table Garniture Finely Cast Silver Plate, circa 1930s
Located in Redding, CA
These beautifully modeled and cast Roosters are very decorative on the dining
table or anywhere
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Centerpieces
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Jean Lurçat Glazed Pottery Plate Decor of a Rooster
By Sant Vicens, Jean Lurçat
Located in Grenoble, FR
Faience plate, drawing by Jean Lurcat for pottery Sant-Vicens (Perpignan), 1950s, decorated with a
Category
20th Century French Ceramics
Pair of Chinese Export Porcelain Dinner Plates with Roosters late 18th century
Located in St. Catharines, ON
Delightful pair of rooster dinner platers with floral borders, the center of each painted with a
Category
Antique 1780s Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique French Silver Plate "Fighting" Cockerel Rooster Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century French silver plated "Fighting" cockerels sculpture. Constructed silver plate over
Category
Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver, Brass
Two Silver Plate Rooster Menus or Place Card Holders, a Pair
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Highly stylized pair of vintage silver plate rooster menus, place cards, or card holders. Great
Category
20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Gucci Silver Plated Rooster Bird Sculpture
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
A fun animal sculpture in the shape of a bird: Rooster in walking posture by Gucci, Italy, nicely
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
1930s Napier Art Deco Silver Plate Rooster Miniature Cocktail Shaker Parisian
By Napier Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 1930s silver plated cocktail shaker by Napier featuring a rooster on the top of the lid.
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Italian Silver Plated Rooster Table Centers, a pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Italy, a pair of silver-plated metal roosters, circa the Mid-Century Era.
The pair of birds
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Antique American Art Deco Silver-Plated Rooster Cocktail Shaker by Napier, 1920
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique American Art Deco silver-plated Single-Serve cocktail shaker made by "Napier Company," with
Category
Early 20th Century American Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
H 6.5 in Dm 2.5 in L 6.5 in
Vintage Pair English Silver Plated Table Decoration
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Vintage English pair silver plated rooster’s table decoration pieces. These are just beautiful and
Category
Vintage 1920s English More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Silver Plate
French Faience Rooster Plate Keller & Guerin Luneville, circa 1900
By Luneville
Located in Austin, TX
French faience rooster plate Keller & Guerin Luneville, circa 1900.
Decorated with clovers.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Yellow Majolica Rooster Plate Choisy Le Roi
By Choisy-le-Roi
Located in Austin, TX
Lovely yellow Majolica plate with rooster signed Hippolyte Boulenger Choisy le Roi, circa 1890
Category
Antique 1890s French Country Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
19th Century Blue Majolica Rooster Plate Choisy Le Roi
By Choisy-le-Roi
Located in Austin, TX
Lovely blue Majolica plate with rooster signed Hippolyte Boulenger Choisy le Roi, circa 1890.
Also
Category
Antique 1890s French Country Dinner Plates
Materials
Majolica
Antique English Art Deco Silver Plate & Etched Glass Rooster Cocktail Shaker.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Art Deco Silver Plate & Etched Glass Rooster Cocktail Shaker, Circa 1920's.
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Art Deco Glass & Silver Plate Cocktail Shaker with Hand Painted Roosters & Lines
Located in Nantucket, MA
Art Deco cobbler type cocktail shaker with silver plate lid, hand painted in red and green with
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Hotel Silver Rooster Biscuit Stand
Located in Houston, TX
This hotel silver rooster biscuit stand has a footed base with two trays and a fantastically French
Category
Antique 19th Century French Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver Plate
Art Deco Hukin and Heath Silver Plate Cocktail Cockerel Rooster Set, circa 1920
By Hukin & Heath
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Art Deco Hukin and Heath silver plate cocktail set, circa 1930. Upright form with holders for six
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
H 5.25 in Dm 2 in L 5.25 in
Rooster Cocktail Shaker by Napier
By Napier Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
One of the most beloved and imaginative of all cocktail shakers, this silverplated rooster shaker
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Barware
Materials
Silver, Silver Plate
Chinese Enameled Imari Pictorial Rooster & Garden Scene Porcelain Plates
Located in Big Flats, NY
A pair of Chinese hand enameled pictorial plates offer central garden scene with roosters, birds
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Pair of Silver Plate Cockerals Roosters Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of silver plate cockerels roosters bookends - a great vintage pair, also could be used as
Category
20th Century French Bookends
Materials
Silver Plate
Plate in French Faïence, Red and Green Color, 19th Century, Rooster
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
The plate is in faience. It has been made in France, during the 19th century.
The pattern decor is
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
Silvered Bronze Rooster
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An well detailed silver plated bronze sculpture of a rooster.
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Decorative Silvered Roosters from France
Located in Dallas, TX
This stunning pair of decorative silvered roosters is from France and dates to sometime in the 20th
Category
Early 20th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Mid-Century Porcelain and Metal Box with Rooster Motif -1Y36
Located in Bordeaux, FR
mid-century piece
Crafted from porcelain and silver-plated metal
Stylish rooster motif on the lid
Category
20th Century French Empire Antiquities
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Bronze Silver Plated Rooster
By Alexandre Kéléty
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Art deco bronze silver plated rooster
Unsigned in the style of Kelety or Rochard
Onix marble base
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Christofle, France Silver Plated Rooster Sculpture/Figurine
By Christofle
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a pierced silver plated Christofle Lumiere D’Argent collection small proud rooster
Category
20th Century French Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver Plate
19th Century Blue Majolica Rooster Plate Choisy Le Roi
By Choisy-le-Roi
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica plate with rooster signed Hippolyte Boulenger Choisy le Roi, circa 1890.
The manufacture
Category
Antique 1890s French Country Dinner Plates
Materials
Majolica
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Find a variety of silver plated roosters available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct silver plated roosters — often made from metal, silver and silver plate — can elevate any home. Silver plated roosters have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Silver plated roosters made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — are very popular at 1stDibs. Choisy-le-Roi, Gucci and Luneville each produced beautiful silver plated roosters that are worth considering.
How Much are Silver Plated Roosters?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $428, while they’re typically $140 on the low end and $6,800 highest priced.
Questions About Silver Plated Roosters
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024To 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.
- What is Sheffield silver plate?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sheffield silver plate usually refers to electroplated silverware produced in Sheffield, England. Prior to electroplating, Sheffield silver was associated with a particular process of layered construction which consisted of copper and silver. Today, this older form of silver is usually referred to by collectors as “Old Sheffield Silver Plate.” Shop a collection of Sheffield silver from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is triple-plated silver?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Triple-plated silver is silverware manufactured with a certain technique. Specifically, the manufacturer has applied three layers of silver plating to the base metal during the production process to ensure its durability. You will sometimes see triple-plating described as "Treble Plate." Find a large selection of silverware from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is antique silver plating?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Antique silver plating is a thin layer of genuine silver applied over top of a base metal. Depending on the piece, the main metal may be copper, brass or nickel. You'll find a range of antique silver-plated decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- What is an antique silver plate?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Silver-plating refers to the process of applying a thin layer of silver overtop of a base metal, such as copper, nickel or pewter. An antique silver-plated item would have gone through this same process. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver plate items from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Antique silver plates are antique plates made from either pure silver or have been silver-plated. Silver is a timeless material that’s been popular for centuries, and antique silver is always highly regarded. Shop a collection of antique silver plates from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What was silver plate called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The silver plate commonly used during the 18th century is Sheffield plate. It is a combination of silver and copper. By the mid 19th century, most silver plate pieces featured electroplating. Find a collection of Sheffield plate silver ware on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The hallmark for silver plate depends on the manufacturer. Most often, companies do not place hallmarks on silver plate. This differs from sterling silver, which usually bears a 925 mark. In some cases, companies may stamp "plated" or a similar term, but this is uncommon. On 1stDibs, find a range of silver plate serveware and decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024The mark for silver plating varies. In the U.S., the most common markings are EP, EPNS, A1 and B1. A UK silver plate may feature a wide range of markings. You can find pictures of these identifying marks on trusted online resources and use them to determine if a particular piece is silver-plated. Alternatively, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer can assist with identification. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of silver wares.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024The difference between a silver plate and a Sheffield plate is that one item is a type of the other. Silverplate, which is sometimes spelled silver-plate or silver plate, is the general name for any silver wares made predominantly of a base metal finished with a thin layer of pure silver.
Developed in the 1700s by Thomas Boulsover in Sheffield, England, Sheffield silverplate is a specific type of silverplate created by fusing silver with copper. This new material felt like silver but was substantially cheaper. It was then used to produce a variety of serveware, candlesticks, buttons, tea sets and more.
Find antique Sheffield silverplate and other silverplate objects for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if your teapot is silver or silver plated, look for markings. Sterling silver teapots often show some type of markings, while silver plate pieces rarely have hallmarks. An expert licensed appraiser can assist with identification. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted silver teapots.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024To tell if a silver plate is real silver, first try holding a magnet close to it. If the magnet sticks, the piece may be silver-plated, meaning that it is primarily a base metal with a thin layer of pure silver over top. Alternatively, a magnetic plate may be crafted out of an entirely different material that simply has a silver-tone appearance. You can also research any hallmarks on the plate using trusted online resources or ask a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to give their expert opinion on the material. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of silver plates.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, silver-plated items will not have a hallmark or ‘925’ stamp. Silver-plated refers to when an item, usually brass, has been coated in a thin layer of silver. You can shop a collection of authentic silver-plated items from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Set the silver-plated item line glass bowl lined with aluminum foil. Mix boiling water with baking soda and pour over the item. After 5 to 10 minutes, remove the item, rinse under warm water, and dry.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024Yes, some silver-plate silverware is valuable. However, the maker, age and style of silver-plated silverware are usually what make it valuable. From a material standpoint, silver plate contains very little pure silver, so the metal on its own is not very valuable. Find a wide range of silverware on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Silver-plated flatware does tarnish.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Whether antique silverplate has any value depends on a variety of factors. The design of the piece, who made it and decoration are among the biggest determiners of value. Generally, rarer pieces that remain in good condition will be worth the most. Today, just as pewter collectibles and sterling silver are popular with collectors at neighborhood flea markets, antique Sheffield silverplate housewares are sought after for their appearance and rich history. Consider having the piece evaluated by a knowledgeable antiques dealer or certified appraiser to get an accurate estimate of how much it's worth. On 1stDibs, find antique silverplate from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024How you read silver plate hallmarks depends on the origin of the piece. Makers in different countries utilize varying systems for hallmarking their silver plate pieces, and these systems have evolved over time. For example, some British makers indicated the highest quality of silver plate with an A1 hallmark and the second highest with an A. Since there is so much variation, the best way to interpret hallmarks on a particular piece is to consult trusted online resources, a certified appraiser or a knowledgeable antiques dealer. On 1stDibs, shop a range of silver plate pieces.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To identify silver plate marks, first explore trusted online resources for some of the most frequently used examples. Most silver plate pieces will feature a purity marking, such as “EPNS” or “A1,” and markings corresponding to the maker. Photographing the maker's mark and performing a reverse image search may lead to a quick identification. If your search doesn't yield any results, try entering a description of the mark into the search engine or examining reference guides shared by trusted online resources to determine who produced your piece. From there, you can conduct further research to learn about your piece's age, pattern and other features. Another option is to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer help you with the identification process. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of silver wares.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify silver plate hallmarks, try snapping a photo with your smartphone or tablet and then performing a reverse image. Often, this approach will allow you to determine who produced a particular piece. If your search yields no results, try typing a description of the marking into a search engine or browsing image galleries of maker's marks published on trusted online resources. If you run into any difficulty, a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can be of assistance. Shop a large selection of silver deocrative objects on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024To tell if silver is solid or plated, try holding a magnet near it. Solid silver is not magnetic, but the base metals used in silver plating often are. As a result, if the magnet sticks strongly, the piece likely features silver plating. Another way to determine the materials is to look for markings. On silver wares produced in the U.S., the markings “STER,” “925” or “.925” usually indicate solid silver, while “EP,” “EPNS,” “A1” and “AA” typically indicate silver plating. When in doubt, seek the opinion of a knowledgeable expert, such as a certified appraiser or experienced dealer. Find a variety of silver wares on 1stDibs.
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