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Paramount by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 66 pieces in Chest
By Kirk Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous Paramount by Kirk sterling silver Flatware set, 69 pieces. This modern design is based on
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Silver Rhythm by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 56 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
"Silver Rhythm" by International Sterling Silver Flatware set - 56 pieces. This pattern was
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Silver Rhythm by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 89 Pcs New
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
-century Modern design.
Unused silver rhythm by International sterling silver flatware set, 89 pieces. This
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 24 in W 18 in D 18 in
Southern Treasure by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful Southern treasure by international sterling silver flatware set - 43 pieces. This set
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver Rhythm by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 79 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Mid-Century Modern Silver Rhythm by International sterling silver flatware set, 79 pieces. This set
Category
Vintage 1950s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Silver Melody by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 72 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Stunning silver melody by International sterling silver flatware set of 72 pieces. This set
Category
Vintage 1950s American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Silver Iris by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 48 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Silver Iris by international sterling silver flatware set with pierced handles, 48 pieces. This set
Category
Vintage 1950s American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Angelique by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 18 Service
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental Angelique by International sterling silver flatware set for 18, 114 pieces. This set
Category
Vintage 1950s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Juliana by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 57 Pieces
By Watson Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Lovely Juliana by Watson sterling silver flatware set of 57 pieces. This set includes:
Eight
Category
Vintage 1930s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sonja by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 52 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Exquisite Sonja by International, circa 1937, sterling silver flatware set with modern design, 52
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Eighteen Ten 1810 by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 156
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
of sterling silver to the fullest.
Monumental "Eighteen Ten" 1810 by International sterling silver
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Crown Princess by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service, 52 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Crown princess by International sterling silver flatware set, 52 pieces with unique pierced floral
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Trousseau by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set Dinner 77 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Trousseau by International sterling silver flatware set dinner size of 77 pieces. This set includes
Category
Vintage 1930s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Wedgwood by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 40 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful, heirloom quality Wedgwood by International sterling silver flatware set - 40 pieces
Category
Vintage 1920s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Richelieu by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 56 Pcs Dinner
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner size Richelieu by International Sterling Silver flatware set, 56 pieces. This set includes
Category
Vintage 1930s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Springtime by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service, 36 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Springtime by International sterling silver flatware set, 36 pieces. Great starter set! This set
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Trousseau by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 36 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Stunning Trousseau by International Sterling Silver flatware set - 36 pieces. This set includes:
6
Category
Vintage 1930s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Eloquence by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 74 Pieces Dinner
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Eloquence by Lunt sterling silver dinner size flatware set - 74 pieces. This set includes:
12
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Horse Stirrup Watson Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 50 pieces Dinner
By Watson Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Extraordinary Dinner Size Watson sterling silver Flatware set featuring a hand engraved Horse
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Wild Rose by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 87 pieces
By Watson Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb Wild Rose by Watson, circa 1905, sterling silver Flatware set, 87 pieces. This rare Art
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Wedgwood Gold by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service Dinner 61 pcs
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
forever.
Dinner Size Wedgwood Gold by International Sterling Silver flatware set - 61 pieces. This set
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Angelique by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 51 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Angelique by International sterling silver flatware set - 51 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives
Category
Vintage 1950s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Crown Princess by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 60 Pcs
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Crown Princess by International / Fine Arts sterling silver Flatware set - 60 pieces with unique
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Crown Princess by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 45 Pcs
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Crown Princess by International / Fine Arts sterling silver Flatware set - 45 pieces with unique
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Continental by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 66 Pcs
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
, contemporary look.
Continental By International Sterling Silver flatware set - 66 pieces. This set includes
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Gadroon by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 44 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gadroon by International sterling silver flatware set, 44 pieces. This set includes:
8 knives, 9
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Eighteen Ten 1810 International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 102 Pc Din
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
displays the lustrous quality of sterling silver to the fullest.
Monumental Dinner and Regular size
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Wedgwood by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service Dinner & Lunch 86 pcs
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
forever.
Dinner & Luncheon Size Wedgwood by International Sterling Silver flatware set - 86 pieces. This
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Continental by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 137 pc
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
, contemporary look.
Monumental Continental by International Dinner and Luncheon Size Sterling Silver flatware
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
George II by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Dinner 84 Pieces
By Watson Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Impressive dinner size George II by Watson sterling silver flatware set - 84 pieces. This set
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Monticello by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 12 Service 60 Pieces
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monticello by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware set - 60 pieces. This set includes:
12 Knives w/ blunt
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Continental by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 83 Pcs S Mono
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
, contemporary look.
Continental by international sterling silver flatware set - 83 pieces. This set includes
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 18 in W 18 in D 18 in
Richelieu by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 77 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Stunning Richelieu by International sterling silver flatware set, 77 pieces. This set includes:
12
Category
Vintage 1930s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Wentworth by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 79 Pieces
By Watson Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Wentworth by Watson sterling silver flatware service, 79 pieces. This large set includes:
12
Category
Vintage 1910s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
La Rochelle by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 137 pc Dinner
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental rare La Rochelle by International, circa 1909, sterling silver Flatware set - 137 Pieces
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 18 in W 18 in D 18 in
Wedgwood by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 128 Pc Dinner
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Outstanding dinner size Wedgwood by International Sterling Silver flatware set - 128 pieces. This
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Orleans by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Dinner Size Rare
By Watson Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful Orleans by Watson sterling silver flatware set of dinner size 56 pieces. This scarce
Category
Vintage 1910s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Wedgwood by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service Dinner 107 Pcs N Mono
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
forever.
Dinner size wedgwood by International Sterling Silver flatware set - 107 pieces. This set
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Southern Colonial, International Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12 Set 94 Pcs
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
server 5"
Includes bonus brand new storage chest - styles vary.
Excellent condition, not monogrammed
Category
Vintage 1940s American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Commonwealth Engraved by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 32 pcs Bow
By Watson Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous Commonwealth Engraved by Watson, c1908, with bright-cut bow and leaf design sterling
Category
Antique Early 1900s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Windemere by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 36 Pieces Dinner Size
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Scarce windemere by international sterling silver dinner size flatware set - 36 pieces. This set
Category
Vintage 1930s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Southern Colonial by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 44 Pcs
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous Southern colonial by International sterling silver flatware set of 44 pieces. This set
Category
Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Crown Princess by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 48 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
SPREADERS, 5 7/8"
•8 DEMITASSE SPOONS, 4 1/8"
Includes bonus brand new storage chest - styles vary
Category
Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Golden La Strada by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 60 pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Golden La Strada by International c1972 pierced handle sterling silver with gold accent Flatware
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Bridal Veil by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 35 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
chest - styles vary.
Excellent condition, no monograms. Set will be professionally polished to pristine
Category
Vintage 1950s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Trousseau by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set Dinner 53 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Lovely Trousseau by International sterling silver dinner size flatware set - 53 pieces. This set
Category
Vintage 1930s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Quintessence by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 63 pieces
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Quintessence by Lunt sterling silver Flatware set, 63 pieces. This set includes:
12 Dinner Knives, 9 7/8"
12
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Orchid by International Sterling Silver Flatware Dinner Service Set 120 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Orchid by International sterling silver flatware set - 120 pieces. This set includes:
12 dinner
Category
Vintage 1930s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Spring Glory by International Sterling Silver Flatware 8 Service Set 52 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful spring glory by International sterling silver flatware set of 52 pieces.
This set
Category
Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Richelieu by International Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set Service 45 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Stunning Richelieu by International sterling silver dinner size flatware set of 45 pieces. This set
Category
Vintage 1930s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Mount Vernon by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 53 Pcs
By Watson Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Mount Vernon by Watson, c1907, sterling silver Flatware set, 53 pieces. This set includes:
8
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Chesterfield by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 52 pcs Dinner
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner & Lunecheon size Chesterfield by International, circa 1914, sterling silver Flatware set
Category
Vintage 1930s American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Fontaine by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set, Fitted Box, 125 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful monumental Fontaine by International sterling silver dinner size flatware set in fitted
Category
Vintage 1920s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Continental by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 104 pc
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
, contemporary look.
Continental by International Dinner and Luncheon Size Sterling Silver flatware set - 104
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Lake Louise by Northumbria Canada Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 41 Pieces
By Northumbria Silver 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
Lake Louise by Northumbria Canada sterling silver flatware set - 41 pieces. This set includes:
6
Category
20th Century American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Malvern by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 81 pieces
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous Malvern by Lunt sterling silver Flatware set - 48 pieces. This set includes:
12 Knives, 8
Category
Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
Bridal Lace by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 32 Pieces
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Exquisite bridal lace by Lunt sterling silver flatware set - 32 pieces. This set includes:
8
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Eighteen Ten 1810 by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service 55 Pc Heavy
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
displays the lustrous quality of sterling silver to the fullest.
Eighteen Ten by International
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Chesterfield by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 136 pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental Chesterfield by Gorham, circa 1914, sterling silver Flatware set - 136 pieces. This set
Category
Vintage 1930s American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
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Sterling Silver Chest For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the sterling silver chest you’re looking for. Each sterling silver chest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and sterling silver. There are 41 variations of the antique or vintage sterling silver chest you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a sterling silver chest — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A sterling silver chest is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Nouveau, Empire and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. A well-made sterling silver chest has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Emile Puiforcat, Gorham Manufacturing Company and Gorham are consistently popular.
How Much is a Sterling Silver Chest?
A sterling silver chest can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $9,599, while the lowest priced sells for $119 and the highest can go for as much as $65,000.
Finding the Right tableware for You
While it isn’t always top of mind for some, antique and vintage tableware can enhance even the most informal meal. It has been an intimate part of how we’ve interacted with our food for millennia.
Tableware has played a basic but important role in everyday life. Ancient Egyptians used spoons (which are classified as flatware) made of ivory and wood, while Greeks and Romans, who gathered for banquets involving big meals and entertainment, ate with forks and knives. At the beginning of the 17th century, however, forks were still uncommon in American homes. Over time, tableware has thankfully evolved and today includes increasingly valuable implements.
Tableware refers to the tools people use to set the table, including serving pieces, dinner plates and more. It encompasses everything from the intricate and elaborate to the austere and functional, yet are all what industrial product designer Jasper Morrison might call “Super Normal” — anonymous objects that are too useful to be considered banal.
There are four general categories of tableware — serveware, dinnerware, drinkware and, lastly, flatware, which is commonly referred to as silverware or cutlery. Serveware includes serving bowls, platters, gravy boats, casserole pans and ladles. Most tableware is practical, but it can also be decorative. And decorative objects count as tableware too. Even though they don’t fit squarely into one of the four categories, vases, statues and floral arrangements are traditional centerpieces.
Drinkware appropriately refers to the vessels we use for our beverages — mugs, cups and glasses. There is a good deal of variety that falls under this broad term. For example, your cheerful home bar or mid-century modern bar cart might be outfitted with a full range of vintage barware, which might include pilsner glasses and tumblers. Specialty cocktails are often served in these custom glasses, but they’re still a type of drinkware.
Every meal should be special — even if you’re using earthenware or stoneware for a casual lunch — but perhaps you’re hosting a dinner party to mark a specific event. The right high-quality tableware can bring a touch of luxury to your cuisine. Young couples, for example, traditionally add “fine china,” or porcelain, to their wedding registry as a commemoration of their union and likely wouldn’t turn down exquisite silver made by Tiffany & Co. or Georg Jensen.
It’s important to remember, however, that when you’re setting the dining room table to have fun with it. Just as you might mix and match your dining chairs, don’t be afraid to mix new and old or high and low with your tableware. On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage and antique tableware to help elevate your meal as well as the mood and atmosphere of your entire dining room.
Questions About Sterling Silver Chest
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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.
- Is Gorham sterling real silver?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, Gorham sterling is real silver. However, sterling silver is not solid silver. Instead, the metal is an alloy formed out of pure silver and another precious metal. You can shop a selection of Gorham decorative objects and serveware on 1stDibs.
- Is Reed and Barton sterling silver?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Yes, Reed & Barton pieces are made of sterling silver. The American brand was founded in 1824 and is highly regarded as one of the highest quality silver manufacturers in the world. The brand also makes more affordable silver-plated items too.1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Yes, Reed and Barton sells sterling silver. Reed and Barton is a prominent American silver manufacturer located in Massachusetts that is known for its sterling silver and silverplate. To determine if a Reed and Barton piece is sterling silver, look for the word “sterling” or the number “.925”. Shop Reed and Barton on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, sterling silver, no matter what its used to make, is not solid silver. In most countries, the sterling standard is 92.5% silver with an additive alloy, usually copper, making up the rest of the sterling silver. Sterling silver is harder than pure silver and much more useful as tableware. Shop a collection of sterling silver from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Sterling silver is a very good quality alloy because the added metals make it very durable, even more so than gold. Because it is also lightweight it can be great for everyday wear.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Tiffany & Co. uses sterling silver. According to their website, they were one of the first American companies to institute the .925 sterling silver standard in 1851. Sterling silver is a precious metal that may require cleaning to retain its beauty and character for generations. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary Tiffany & Co. silver from top sellers around the world.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sterling silver is considered antique if it was made over 100 years ago. Many antique sterling silver items will have a mark or stamp. First, clean the item and check for marks. A “925” mark indicates a silver purity of 92.5 percent, which is the composition of sterling silver. If you don’t see a mark, work with a certified appraiser to acid test the item and determine the silver content. You’ll find expertly vetted antique sterling silver items on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The most expensive sterling silver flatware is said to be Grand Baroque by Wallace. Sterling silver is a combination of pure silver and copper in a 92.5% and 7.5% ratio. Sterling silver is more valuable because of the silver content. In addition, the age, design, and attractiveness of the silverware may mean its value far exceeds the silver value. Sterling silver flatware with ivory handles is always the most valuable. Find a collection of antique and vintage sterling silver flatware from different creators on 1stDibs today.
- 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.
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