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Sterling Silver Compote
By Redlich & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver compote by Redlich & Company. It has an ornate edge and
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Vintage 1910s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Compotes
By Mueck-Cary
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a pair of sterling silver compotes by the Mueck-Cary Silver Company. They have a
Category

Vintage 1980s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Compotes
Sterling Silver Compotes
H 4.5 in Dm 7 in
Sterling Silver Compote
By Graff, Washbourne & Dunn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver compote (not weighted) with old-world detail and charm. It has
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Vintage 1910s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Compotes
By Reed & Barton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are delighted to offer you this pair of sterling silver compotes. An interesting mix between
Category

Vintage 1930s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Compotes
By Graff Washbourn & Dunn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a pair of sterling silver compotes by Graff, Washbourne and Dunn of New York. If
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Antique 1890s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fisher Sterling Silver Compote
By Fisher Silver 1
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stylish modern sterling silver compote - note the design where the top edge is turned down - from a
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Mid-20th Century American American Classical Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Sterling Silver Compotes
By Graff Washbourn & Dunn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a pair of sterling silver compotes by Graff, Washbourne & Dunn of New York. The
Category

Vintage 1910s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Compote Candy Dish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our exquisite Vintage Sterling Silver Compote/Candy Dish, a timeless piece that adds a
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Weighted Sterling Silver Compote or Candy Dish
Located in Germantown, MD
English tested .925 Sterling Silver Compote dish candy. Weighted. Good condition.
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Roberts and Belk Edwardian Sterling Silver Compote's
By Roberts & Belk Ltd. 1
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Pair of Roberts and Belk Edwardian sterling silver compote's. Weight: 191 grams.
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Sterling Silver Compotes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of sterling silver compotes Measures: Height 6.3 in. (16 cm.) Diameter 5.7 in. (14.5 cm.).
Category

Vintage 1930s Decorative Bowls

Materials

Silver

Fine Victorian Style Sterling Silver Compote
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine Victorian style sterling silver compote, Reed and Barton, Francis 1, swirled around the
Category

20th Century Serving Bowls

Materials

Silver

Sterling Silver Compotes
By Fred Hirsch
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a pair of sterling silver Mid-Century modern compotes by M. Fred Hirsch Silver
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Vintage 1940s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Compotes
By Black, Starr & Frost
Located in Brooklyn, NY
American craftsmanship at its finest! This pair of compotes made by Black Starr & Frost have
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Vintage 1910s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Compotes
Sterling Silver Compotes
H 3.5 in W 8 in D 3.5 in
Pair of Carl Poul Petersen Sterling Silver Compotes Montreal, circa 1940
By Carl Poul Petersen
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Pair of Carl Poul Petersen sterling silver compotes, Montreal, circa 1940. Each style of Georg
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Acorn Sterling Silver Compote Spoon 161
By Johan Rohde
Located in Hellerup, DK
Georg Jensen sterling silver compote spoon, item #161 in the Acorn pattern, design #62 by Johan
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20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Shreve & Co. Sterling Silver Compote / Dish in Adam Pattern?
By Shreve & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Shreve & Co.,early 20th century, sterling silver compote/ dish with beautiful pierced work, flowers
Category

Early 20th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Fine Pair of Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Compotes
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fine pair of Tiffany & Co. sterling silver compotes New York, (1902-1907) in the blackberry
Category

Antique Early 1900s Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver

Georg Jensen Bernadotte Sterling Silver Compote Spoon 161
By Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Hellerup, DK
A Georg Jensen sterling silver compote spoon, item #161 in the Bernadotte pattern, design #9 by
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of American Sterling Silver Compotes 20th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of American Sterling Silver Compotes 20th Century, maker unknown, marked Sterling 509, with
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20th Century Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

La Pierre Sterling Silver Compote
Located in East Hampton, NY
La Pierre sterling silver pierced compote.
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair Simpson Hall Miller Sterling Silver Compotes Centerpiece Bowls Art Nouveau
By Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century pair of Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co. sterling silver compotes / footed
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair of 1927 Gorham Sterling Silver Compotes Footed Centerpieces King Albert
By Gorham
Located in New York, NY
Sterling silver compote / footed centerpiece dish from 1927 by Gorham and Whiting, a Gorham
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Vintage 1920s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Wonderful Pair Mid-Century Modern Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Compotes / Bowls
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful pair of Mid-Century Modern Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver compotes/bowls. Marked Tiffany
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Sterling Silver

c. 1920-30s Webster Sterling Silver Compote
By Webster Company
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Hammered finish sterling silver large compote, c.1920-30s, by Webster. Lobed edge with gadroon
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Roger Williams Pair of Sterling Silver Compotes Tazze Footed Bowls Art Nouveau
By Roger Williams Silver Co.
Located in New York, NY
Roger Williams pair of sterling silver compote, tazze or footed bowls, from the early 20th century
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Serving Bowls

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Lebolt & Co. Arts & Crafts Hammered Sterling Silver Compote Centerpiece Bowl
By Lebolt & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Lebolt & Co. sterling silver, hand beaten compote bowl on long stem flaring to circular foot. The
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Beaded Sterling Silver Compote Spoon 161
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sterling silver Georg Jensen compote spoon, item #161 in Beaded pattern, design #7 by Georg
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20th Century Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver “Maintenon” Compotes
By International Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Proudly offering this pair of sterling silver compotes by International Silver in the “Maintenon
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Vintage 1930s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Gorham Weighted Sterling Silver Footed Compote Candy Nut Dishes
By Gorham
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of weighted Gorham Sterling silver compotes, candy dishes. Very good condition.
Category

Early 20th Century American British Colonial Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Art Deco Compotes
By Baldwin & Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These sterling silver compotes have a Jensenesque appearance without the painful price!! Four
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Danish Compotes
By David Anderson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a pair of sterling silver compotes made in Denmark. They are lightly hammered
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Sterling Compotes
By International Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are happy to offer you this pair of sterling silver compotes by International Silver in the
Category

Vintage 1940s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Compotes
By Shreve & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are happy to offer you this pair of sterling silver compotes by Shreve and Company. They are
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Vintage 1920s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Compotes
Sterling Compotes
H 5 in Dm 5 in
Sterling Silver Tiffany Compote
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver compote manufactured by the world renowned Tiffany & Company
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Sterling Compotes
By Dominick and Haff Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are delighted to offer this pair of sterling silver compotes by Dominick and Haff of New York
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Vintage 1920s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Sterling Compotes
Pair of Sterling Compotes
H 3 in W 7 in D 7 in
Sterling Compotes
By Frank Whiting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These sterling silver compotes have old-world charm to them. A rich motif of paisley shaped
Category

Vintage 1940s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Compotes
Sterling Compotes
H 4 in Dm 8 in
Sterling Silver Weighted Pedestal Compote
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lovely Sterling Silver compote with a simple and sophisticated edging. The piece is a compliment
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Sterling Compotes
By Frank Whiting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are happy to offer you this pair of sterling silver compotes by Frank Whiting of Massachusetts
Category

Vintage 1910s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Francis I by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Compote
Located in New York, NY
crafting the fine sterling silver flatware and holloware pieces for which they are revered today. In 1834
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20th Century American Decorative Bowls

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver and Crystal Compote or Footed Bowl by T. G. Hawkes & Co.
By T. G. Hawkes & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful crystal and sterling silver compote or footed bowl, by T. G. Hawkes & Co., circa early
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Early 20th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Pair of Sterling Compotes
By Grogan & Co
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are delighted to offer this pair of sterling silver compotes by the Grogan Silver Company. They
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Vintage 1910s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

American Sterling Silver Footed Candy Dishes; a pair
Located in Malibu, CA
American sterling silver compotes/ candy dishes, very clean & shiny. Footed with pierced edge, the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Beautiful HEAVY 19th C Spaulding & Co Sterling Silver 925 Compote Tazza
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Gorgeous Rococo Spaulding Sterling Silver
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Antique 19th Century European Silver Bowls

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Theodore Starr Sterling Silver Centerpiece Compotes Tazzas
By Theodore B. Starr
Located in New York, NY
Pair of sterling silver compotes / tazzas by Theodore Starr. Embellished in a grape and vine design
Category

Early 20th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

Mt. Vernon Sterling Silver Early 20th Century Compote Centerpiece Dish
By Mount Vernon 1
Located in New York, NY
Mount Vernon, sterling silver compote centerpiece, made between 1913 and 1923, with an ornate
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Early 20th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Rare Important Estate Large Italian Sterling Silver Server Bowl
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Gorgeous Rococo Spaulding Sterling Silver
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Antique 19th Century European Silver Bowls

Materials

Sterling Silver

Dominick & Haff Pair of Sterling Silver 1908 Compotes Tazze/ Bowls Art Nouveau
By Dominick and Haff Silver, Dominick & Haff
Located in New York, NY
Dominick & Haff pair of sterling silver compote, tazze or footed bowls, from 1908, in Art Nouveau
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Egyptian Revival Pair of Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Dessert Stands, 1871
By Lambert Coventry ST London 1, Alexander MacRae
Located in London, London
Silver Compotes (or Dessert Stands), are in the Egyptian Revival style, featuring Anubis masks to each
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Antique 1870s English Egyptian Revival Centerpieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid 20th Century Durham Sterling Silver Footed Bowl or Compote
By Durham Silver Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant mid 20th century sterling silver footed bowl or compote by the Durham Silver Company of
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Tiffany Centerpiece Compote
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Early 20th century sterling silver Tiffany tableware centerpiece bowl / compote with boarding
Category

Early 20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Tiffany Centerpiece Compote
Sterling Silver Tiffany Centerpiece Compote
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Sterling Compotes
By Redlich & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These sterling compotes are simply gorgeous! Old-world charm and detail at its finest. The top
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Vintage 1930s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Compotes
Sterling Compotes
H 3 in Dm 8 in
Sterling Tiffany Compote
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
There’s nothing like the understated elegance of a Tiffany & Company sterling silver piece. World
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Vintage 1950s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Puiforcat French Sterling Silver Dessert Compote Glass Bowl
By Puiforcat
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Puiforcat French Sterling Silver Dessert Compote Glass Bowl Puiforcat, 2 sterling silver French
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Vintage 1920s French Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling and Crystal Compote
By Steuben Hawkes
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Over one hundred years old, this lovely crystal compote with a sterling silver base evokes a time gone
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Antique Early 1900s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Sterling Art Nouveau Compotes
By Redlich & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. These compotes are not weighted.
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Antique 1890s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Cactus. Small compote spoon in sterling silver.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen Cactus. Small compote spoon in sterling silver. Hallmarked after 1944. In perfect
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling and Crystal Compote
By Steuben Hawkes
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Based in Corning, NY, T.G. Hawkes & Co. (circa 1880-1959) was established by Thomas Gibbons Hawkes (1846-1913). Born in Ireland, Hawkes immigrated to Brooklyn in 1862, then moved to ...
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Antique Early 1900s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Tazza Compote 263B, Grape Motif
By Georg Jensen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Vintage Georg Jensen sterling silver tazza compote with grape motif. This fabulous Georg Jensen
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hawkes Crystal and Sterling Compotes
By Steuben Hawkes
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are proud to offer this very rare pair of sterling silver and crystal compotes. They were made
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Antique Early 1900s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver Compote For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal sterling silver compote for your home. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, every sterling silver compote was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect sterling silver compote — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A sterling silver compote made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — is very popular. Tiffany & Co., Georg Jensen and Gorham Manufacturing Company each produced at least one beautiful sterling silver compote that is worth considering.

How Much is a Sterling Silver Compote?

Prices for a sterling silver compote can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $50 and can go as high as $150,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,500.

Finding the Right dining-entertaining for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.

Questions About Sterling Silver Compote
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Most 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Sterling 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, 2022
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling 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, 2024
    To 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, 2023
    The 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, 2022
    A 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, 2023
    Yes, 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, 2023
    Yes, 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, 2024
    Although 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Yes, 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, 2021
    Yes, 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, 2022
    No, 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, 2021
    Sterling 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, 2022
    Yes, 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, 2022
    Sterling 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, 2021
    The 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, 2022
    To 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, 2022
    To 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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How to Identify Real Capodimonte Porcelain

Early examples by the Italian manufacturer can be hard to come by, but the best later pieces possess the same over-the-top charm.