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Sterling Silver Ladle London 1814
By Solomon Hougham
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Sterling silver ladle
Date : Hallmarked in London in 1814 for Solomon Hougham
Period
Category
Antique 1810s British Regency Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Sterling Silver Ladle London - Old English Pattern 1767
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Old English Pattern Sterling Silver Ladle
Date : Hallmarked in London 1767 For Philip
Category
Antique 1760s British George III Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Ladle, 18th Century
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive Georgian sterling silver ladle.
It has a deep round bowl with a bright cut
Category
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Alfredo Sciarrotta Sterling Silver Ladle Twisted Handle
By Alfredo Sciarotta
Located in Toledo, OH
Sterling silver ladle by Alfredo Sciarrotta. Twisted design in handle with a round ball design. No
Category
20th Century North American Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver
Victorian Sterling Silver Ladle by Chawner & Co, 1859
Located in London, GB
Victorian Sterling Silver Ladle Made by Chawner & Co in London in 1859
In good condition, this is
Category
Antique 19th Century Dinnerware and Flatware Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century Sterling Silver Ladle
Located in High Point, NC
Early 19th century sterling silver large ladle with wonderful English hallmark that reads Richard
Category
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique George Smith London England Sterling Silver Ladle #21296
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique sterling silver ladle by George Smith of London, England, circa 1797.
No monogram or
Category
Antique 18th Century English Flatware and Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
George III Sterling Silver Ladle by Thomas & William Chawner
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This sterling silver ladle was made in London by silversmiths Thomas & William Chawner. The crisp
Category
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Flatware and Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Ladle and Two Tine Meat Fork Ornament #41 #18475
By Georg Jensen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Ladle and Two Tine Serving Fork Ornament Pattern 41
This gorgeous
Category
20th Century Tennis Bracelets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large George III Sterling Silver Ladle by William Eley I & William Fearn, 1800
Located in London, GB
In very good vintage condition, this is a beautiful ladle made of heavy gauge silver.
Hallmarked
Category
Antique 18th Century Flatware and Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Les Six Fleurs Ladle
By Reed & Barton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are delighted to offer this sterling silver ladle by Reed & Barton in the famous “Les Six Fleurs
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century Sterling Silver Soup or Oyster Stew Ladle Ball Black & Co. New York
By Ball, Black & Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A scarce sterling silver ladle, manufactured by Ball, Black & Co., New York, circa 1851-1874
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 2.25 in W 2.5 in D 8 in
Antique Victorian Newcastle Sterling Silver Fiddle Pattern Soup Ladle
By John Walton
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
sterling silver ladle has been crafted in the Fiddle pattern.
The Fiddle shaped handle terminal is plain
Category
Antique 1840s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
1901, Antique Sterling Silver Queen's Pattern Soup Ladle
By William Hutton & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
ladle; an addition to our silver cutlery collection.
This exceptional antique Edwardian sterling
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Continental Ladle
By Georg Jensen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Georg Jensen Denmark sterling silver ladle in the Continental pattern.
The Continental pattern was
Category
20th Century Danish Flatware and Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Jens Peter Clausen Gudjonsson Sterling Icelandic Modern Serving Ladle Spoon
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Brutalist sterling silver ladle spoon with milky agates created by Jens Peter Clausen Gudjonsson of
Category
Vintage 1970s Icelandic Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Diana Pattern International Sterling Silver Soup Ladle
By International Sterling
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Diana Pattern International Sterling Silver Soup Ladle. Good condition. Reflections from
Category
Early 20th Century American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
International Sterling Silver Royal Danish Punch Ladle
By International Sterling
Located in Lambertville, NJ
International sterling silver Royal Danish Punch Ladle. A must for any punch bowl.
Category
20th Century American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rare & Important Pair of 18th Century Georgian Sterling Silver Ice Cream Shovels
By Richard Crossley
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
the late 18th & early 19th century. To that point, an 18th century sterling silver ladle by Richard
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 1 in W 2.25 in D 8.75 in
Antique Edwardian Adams Style Sterling Silver Soup Tureens
By Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
tureens can be supplied with the appropriate sterling silver ladles if so desired.
Condition
These
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Adam Style Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Sterling Bel Chateau Ladle
By Lunt Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver (soup) ladle In the Bel Chateau pattern by Lunt Silversmiths. It
Category
Vintage 1980s American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Durgin Sterling Silver Scroll Pattern Soup Ladle
By William Durgin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique silver soup ladle.
By Durgin.
In sterling silver.
In the Scroll pattern.
Marked
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Flatware and Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Jar & Ladle
By Richard Dimes Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver (mustard) jar and ladle. It was manufactured by the Richard
Category
Vintage 1930s American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver “Chrysanthemum” Ladle
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver (soup) ladle by the world renowned Tiffany and Company. Perhaps
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver “Imperial Queen” Ladle
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver soup ladle by Whiting Manufacturing in the “Imperial Queen
Category
Antique 1890s American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Dauphin Sterling Silver Mustard Ladle
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are offering a sterling silver mustard ladle in the Dauphin pattern by William B. Durgin (Gorham
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Soup Ladle (1904)
By Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver soup ladle; an
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Dominick & Haff Sterling SilverCondiment/Mustard Ladle
By Dominick and Haff Silver
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sterling silver condiment or mustard ladle with a beaded border front and back. There is a shell
Category
Antique 1890s American American Classical Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Mustard Jar & Ladle
By Marcus & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This rare sterling silver mustard jar and ladle were manufactured by Marcus & Company. It has a
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian English Sterling Silver Soup Ladle
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver soup ladle; an
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Louis XV Soup Ladle
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver soup ladle in the Louis XV pattern by Whiting Manufacturing
Category
Antique 1890s American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Beaded. Sterling silver gravy ladle.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen Beaded.
Sterling silver gravy ladle.
Post-1945 hallmark.
In excellent condition
Category
20th Century Danish Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique 1814 Scottish Sterling Silver Soup Ladle
By William & Patrick Cunningham
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
George III sterling silver soup ladle has been crafted in the Fiddle and Shell pattern with a shell
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Scottish Georgian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Repousse Ladle
By Kirk & Son
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver soup ladle in the “Repousse” pattern by S. Kirk and Son of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen 'Acorn' Sterling Silver Gravy Ladle
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Georg Jensen 'Acorn' Sterling Silver Gravy ladle. Weighs 87 grams
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Edwardian Sterling Silver "Queen's" Pattern Soup Ladle
By William Hutton & Sons
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian, sterling silver soup ladle, "Queen's" pattern, London, 1912, Wm Hutton & Sons - makers
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Repousse Sterling Ladle
By Kirk-Stieff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
come to life as the decorate the entire handle of this soup ladle. There is just enough patina in the
Category
Antique 1890s American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Newcastle Sterling Silver Punch Ladle (1882)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver punch ladle; an
Category
Antique 1880s English Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Newcastle Sterling Silver Old English Pattern Sauce Ladle
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Georgian Newcastle sterling silver Old English pattern sauce ladle
Category
Antique 1780s English George III Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian English Sterling Silver Hourglass Pattern Soup Ladle
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
sterling silver soup ladle has a King's shaped, Hourglass pattern handle.
The anterior and posterior
Category
Antique 1830s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
John Wilmin Figg Victorian Sterling Silver Punch Ladle
By John Figg
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, unusual antique Victorian English sterling silver punch ladle
Category
Antique 1850s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Scottish Sterling Silver Gilt Punch/Soup Ladle
By James McKay
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, rare antique Scottish sterling silver gilt punch/ soup ladle
Category
Antique 19th Century Scottish William IV Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Fiddle Pattern Ladle London 1841
By William Eaton
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Sterling Silver Fiddle Pattern Ladle
Date : Hallmarked in London 1841 For William Eaton
Category
Antique 1840s British Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Antique Georgian 1790s Sterling Silver Sauce Tureens with Ladles
By Robert Sharp
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
with Fine and impressive associated London made, antique sterling silver sauce ladles crafted in the
Category
Antique 1790s George III Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Baker Manchester Daffodils Sterling Silver Sauce Ladle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Art Nouveau sauce ladle.
In sterling silver with a gilt bowl.
By Baker Manchester
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Georgian English Sterling Silver Sauce Tureens with Ladles
By Alexander Goodman, Gainsford & Co
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
are presented with fine and impressive associated chester made, antique sterling silver sauce ladles
Category
Antique Early 1800s English George III Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Edwardian English Sterling Silver Hanoverian Rat Tail Soup Ladle
By Holland, Aldwinckle, & Slater
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
pattern soup ladle; an addition to our silver cutlery collection.
This exceptional Edwardian sterling
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Pyramid sauce ladle spoon in sterling silver.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen Pyramid sauce ladle spoon in sterling silver.
Post 1945 hallmark.
In excellent
Category
20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen 'Acorn' Sterling Silver Cream or Sauce Ladle
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Georg Jensen 'Acorn' Sterling Silver cream or sauce ladle. Weighs 42 grams
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rare Gorham Sterling Silver Monumental 19th Century Soup / Punch Ladle
By Gorham
Located in New York, NY
Extremely rare Gorham, sterling silver soup or punch ladle with intricate rope handle, and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Oval Twist Sterling Soup Ladle
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The handle has the iconic twist pattern that was designed way before modern was even a thought. A gold-washed bowl with its original patina juxtaposed against the sleek and modern tw...
Category
Antique 1880s American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen, Viking, gravy ladle in sterling silver. With 1930 hallmark.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen, Viking, gravy ladle in sterling silver.
With 1930 hallmark.
In excellent condition
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
1859 Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Condiment Ladle and Master Salt Spoons
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1859 Tiffany & Co sterling silver condiment ladle & pair of master salt spoons. Spoons monogrammed
Category
Antique 1850s American Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.75 in W 5.38 in D 0.88 in
1895 Sterling Silver "Old Colonial" Soup or Punch Ladle by Towle
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Sterling silver soup or punch ladle, Old Colonial by Towle, 1895 pattern. Originally called
Category
Antique 1890s American Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sciarrotta Sterling Silver Centerpiece Bowl with Ladle Mid-Century Modern Style
By Alfredo Sciarotta
Located in New York, NY
This set of sterling silver centerpiece bowl and ladle is by Sciarrotta. Sciarrotta’s handmade
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
George III Sterling Silver Old English Pattern Soup Ladle by Hester Bateman
By Hester Bateman
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
exceptional antique Georgian sterling silver soup ladle has been crafted in the Old English Bright-cut Edge
Category
Antique 1780s English Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
George II Rococo Antique Sterling Silver Punch Ladle by Ebeneezer Coker, 1756
By Ebenezer Coker
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1756 by Ebeneezer Coker, this striking, George II, antique sterling silver
Category
Antique 1750s English Rococo Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 3.94 in W 4.73 in D 13.78 in
Antique 1936 Edward Viner Sterling Silver Gravy Sauce Boats & Ladles Box Set
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 1936 four piece Sheffield sterling silver gravy boat and sauce ladle set by Edward Viners
Category
Vintage 1930s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 2.75 in W 3.5 in D 5.75 in
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Rat Tail Pattern Large 1851 Soup Ladle 9.9ozs
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A very impressive crested English sterling silver soup ladle of exceptional quality and unusually
Category
Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 13.5 in W 4 in D 4 in
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Sterling Silver Ladle For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the sterling silver ladle you’re looking for. Each sterling silver ladle for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and sterling silver. If you’re shopping for a sterling silver ladle, we have 418 options in-stock, while there are 16 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect sterling silver ladle — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right sterling silver ladle, those designed in Art Deco, Art Nouveau and Georgian styles are of considerable interest. A well-made sterling silver ladle has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Tiffany & Co., Georg Jensen and Gorham are consistently popular.
How Much is a Sterling Silver Ladle?
The average selling price for a sterling silver ladle at 1stDibs is $576, while they’re typically $76 on the low end and $250,000 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Sterling-silver for You
Dining and entertaining changed drastically when we began to set our tables with sterling silver for holiday gatherings, wedding receptions, engagement parties and, in some of today’s homes, everyday meals.
Often called the “Queen of metals,” silver has been universally adored for thousands of years. It is easy to see why it has always been sought after: It is durable, strong and beautiful. (Louis XIV had tables made entirely of silver.) Sterling silver is an alloy that is made of 92.5 percent silver — the “925” stamp that identifies sterling-silver jewelry refers to this number. The other 7.5 percent in sterling silver is typically sourced from copper.
Neoclassical-style sterling-silver goods in Europe gained popularity in the late 18th century — a taste for sterling-silver tableware as well as tea sets had taken shape — while in the United States, beginning in the 19th century, preparing the dinner table with sterling-silver flatware had become somewhat of a standard practice. Indeed, owning lots of silver goods during the Victorian era was a big deal. Back then, displaying fine silver at home was a status symbol for middle-class American families. And this domestic silver craze meant great profitability for legendary silversmith manufacturers such as Reed & Barton, Gorham Manufacturing Company and the International Silver Company, which was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898, a major hub of silver manufacturing nicknamed “Silver City.”
Today, special occasions might call for ceremonial silver designed by Tiffany & Co. or the seductive sterling-silver cutlery from remarkable Danish silversmith Georg Jensen, but there really doesn’t have to be an event on the calendar to trot out your finest tableware.
Event- and wedding-planning company maestro Tara Guérard says that some “investment pieces,” such as this widely enamored alloy, should see everyday use, and we’re inclined to agree.
“Sterling-silver flatware is a must-have that you can use every single day, even to eat cereal,” she says. “Personally, I want a sterling-silver goblet set for 12 to 20; I would use them every time I had a dinner party. Ultimately, there are no criteria for buying vintage pieces: Buy what you love, and make it work.”
Whether you’re thinking “ceremonial” or “cereal,” browse a versatile collection of vintage, new and antique sterling-silver wares on 1stDibs today.
Questions About Sterling Silver Ladle
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024Opinions differ as to why sterling silver is called sterling. Some scholars believe that the name comes from the term Easterlings, referring to coin makers who relocated from Germany to England in the 12th century. Others say that sterling is a derivation of Starling, the name of the one-penny silver coin in circulation in 1300 when King Edward I issued a decree that all silver articles were to be at least 92.5% pure silver. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment 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 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 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 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.
- 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.
- Why is sterling silver so cheap?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 6, 2024Sterling silver is so cheap because of two main factors. First, it contains just 92.5% pure silver, so the cost of raw materials to produce it is lower than that of other types of silver. Second, the supply of silver is generally greater than that of other precious metals like gold and platinum, leading to lower prices. Explore a collection of sterling silver jewelry 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A sterling silver spoon is mostly fine silver, but not quite solid silver. Sterling silver is an alloyed form of silver, and is 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper. You can shop a collection of authentic sterling silver items from some of the worlds top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The difference between silver and sterling silver is its composition. Silver is a general term used to describe metal that is rich in or made completely of the element silver. Sterling silver is a specific alloy with 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other metals like nickel or brass. Fine silver is the term for 99.9% pure silver. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of silver jewelry, watches, tableware and decorative accents.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024Sterling silver is real silver, not fake. However, it is not solid silver. A piece of sterling silver usually contains 92.5% pure silver, and the remainder of its content comes from base metals. Sterling silver is a popular material for jewelry because it is durable and resists tarnishing. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of sterling silver jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024To tell if Oneida is sterling silver, look for a metal hallmark. Although best known for manufacturing stainless steel, Oneida did produce a limited number of sterling silver-plated pieces. Normally, these items will bear the Oneida name along with the word "plate." Explore a selection of Oneida silverware and tableware on 1stDibs.
- 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 ExpertSeptember 9, 2024To tell if something is sterling silver, first search it for purity marks. Makers often indicate sterling silver with hallmarks like “925,” "STER" or "STERLING," but some pieces may feature alternate hallmarks. Researching the markings on your piece using trusted online resources can help you identify its materials. When in doubt, seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of sterling silver jewelry, tableware and decorative objects.
- 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 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 ExpertMay 3, 2024No, not all sterling silver is marked 925. Although all sterling silver usually features hallmarks, these markings do vary. You may sometimes see STERLING or STER used in place of 925. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of sterling silver jewelry, tableware and decorative objects from some of the world's top sellers.
- 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 ExpertAugust 8, 2024Yes, some antique sterling silver is valuable. Sterling silver of any age has value as a material because it is a precious metal. Some pieces may be worth even more than the going rate for sterling due to their maker, style, type and condition. Some silversmiths whose pieces are often in demand among collectors include Tiffany & Co., Georg Jensen, Gorham Manufacturing Company and Towle. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique sterling silver wares.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024To tell if sterling silver is real, put a magnet close to it. Genuine sterling silver isn't magnetic, so an attraction may indicate one of two things. First, your piece may be made entirely out of a different metal, or, secondly, it may be silver-plated, meaning it is composed of a thin layer of genuine sterling silver over a base metal. For assistance with the identification process, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced jeweler. Shop a large selection of sterling silver jewelry on 1stDibs.
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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.