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Forstner Sterling Silver Lily Pad Parure
Located in New York, NY
Forstner Arts and Crafts patinaed sterling silver lily pad parure. Consisting of a link bracelet
Category

Vintage 1940s American Arts and Crafts Link Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Forstner Sterling Silver Lily Pad Parure
Forstner Sterling Silver Lily Pad Parure
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W 1.5 in L 7.25 in
Peer Smed Sterling Silver Lily Handle Knife
By Peer Smed
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver lily handle stainless blade knife by Peer Smed. Sterling silver tapering handle
Category

20th Century Flatware and Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

George W Shiebler & Co Sterling Silver Lily Pad Bowl
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique sterling silver lily pad bowl George W Shiebler & Co of NY, NY, circa 1880. This
Category

20th Century Unknown Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Pair of Sterling Silver Lily Pattern Sauce Ladles
By Chawner & Co., George William Adams
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique sterling silver lily pattern sauce ladles made
Category

Antique 1850s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Barry Kieselstein Cord Sterling Silver Lily Frog 0.55 Inch wide Cuff Bracelet
By Barry Kieselstein-Cord 1
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the exquisite Barry Kieselstein Cord Sterling Silver Lily Frog Cuff Bracelet, a true
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Lily of the Valley Fish Knife 062
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sterling silver Georg Jensen fish knife, item #062 in the Lily of the Valley pattern, design #1
Category

20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Lily of the Valley Fish Fork 061
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sterling silver Georg Jensen fish fork, item #061 in the Lily of the Valley pattern, design #1 by
Category

20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Lily of the Valley Sugar Tongs 174
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen sugar tongs, item 174 in the Lily of the Valley pattern, design #1 by
Category

20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Lily of the Valley Teaspoon Small 033
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
A Georg Jensen sterling silver small teaspoon, item 033 in the Lily of the Valley pattern, design
Category

20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Lily of the Valley Grapefruit Spoon 074
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
A Georg Jensen sterling silver slender grapefruit spoon, item #074 in the Lily of the Valley
Category

20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Lily of the Valley Grapefruit Spoon 075
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
A Georg Jensen sterling silver triangular grapefruit spoon, item #075 in the Lily of the Valley
Category

20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Lily of the Valley Dessert Spoon 021
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
Georg Jensen sterling silver dessert spoon, item 021 in the Lily of the Valley pattern, design #1
Category

20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mary Gage American Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver Lily Pad Napkin Ring
By Mary Gage
Located in Philadelphia, PA
female silversmith. In sterling silver with stylized lil pads surrounding a central raised button
Category

20th Century American Arts and Crafts Flatware and Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Lily of the Valley Cold Cuts Fork 144
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen cold cuts fork, item #144 in the Lily of the Valley pattern, design #1
Category

20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Lily of the Valley Butter Knife, Design 046
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sterling silver Georg Jensen butter knife, item #046 in the Lily of the Valley pattern, design #1
Category

20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Lily of the Valley Large Pastry Server 203
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
A Georg Jensen sterling silver large pastry server with hand-chased floral pattern, item #203 in
Category

20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Lily of the Valley Large Dinner Knife 003
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
A Georg Jensen large dinner knife, silver handle and stainless steel blade, item #003 in the Lily
Category

20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Lily of the Valley Sugar/Tea Caddy Spoon 171
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
A Georg Jensen sterling silver sugar spoon, item #171 in the Lily of the Valley pattern, design #1
Category

20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Lily of the Valley Teaspoon Large/Child Spoon 031
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
Georg Jensen sterling silver large teaspoon/child spoon, item 031 in the Lily of the Valley pattern
Category

20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Lily of the Valley Cake Fork Old Type 043
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sterling silver Georg Jensen cake fork, item #043 in the Lily of the Valley pattern, design #1 by
Category

20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Lily of the Valley Child Knife/Fruit Knife 072
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
Georg Jensen child knife/fruit knife, sterling silver handle and stainless steel blade, item #072
Category

20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Lily of the Valley Dinner Knife Long Handle, 014
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
Danish name is “Liljekonval”. Additional information: Material: Sterling silver, stainless steel Styles
Category

20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 2 Gorham Sterling Silver Lily 1870 Gold Wash Bowl Demitasse Spoons #15826
By Gorham
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 2 antique sterling silver demitasse spoons by Gorham in the Lily 1870 pattern. No monogram
Category

Antique 19th Century Flatware and Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Art Nouveau “Lily” Server
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver serving piece by Gorham Silversmiths in the “Lily” pattern
Category

Vintage 1910s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lily by Whiting Sterling Silver Bonbonniere Spoon, Fabulous
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Lily by Whiting. Rare sterling silver Bonbonniere spoon 11 3/4" in the pattern Lily by Whiting. It
Category

Antique Early 1900s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

161 Pc, “Lily” Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Service 5 Place Setting for 18
By Frank M. Whiting & Company, Gorham Manufacturing Company, International Silver
Located in Atlanta, GA
An absolutely spectacular collection of "Lily" pattern sterling silver flatware mostly by Whiting
Category

20th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lily Sterling Carving Set
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lily by whiting was designed and manufactured at the height of the Art Nouveau movement. Art
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Lily of the Valley Jam Spoon in Sterling Silver
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen Lily of the Valley jam spoon in sterling silver. Length: 11 cm. In excellent
Category

20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Seven Georg Jensen Lily of the Valley Coffee Spoons in Sterling Silver
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Seven Georg Jensen Lily of the Valley coffee spoons in sterling silver. Measure: length: 10.6 cm
Category

20th Century Danish Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Eight Georg Jensen Lily of the Valley Coffee Spoons in Sterling Silver
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Eight Georg Jensen Lily of the Valley coffee spoons in sterling silver. Dated 1933-1944
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early Georg Jensen Lily of the Valley Sauce Spoon in Sterling Silver
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Early Georg Jensen Lily of the Valley sauce spoon in sterling silver. Dated 1915-1930. Length
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Vintage 1910s Danish Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique "Lily of the Valley" Sterling Silver Serving Spoon by Georg Jensen
By Georg Jensen
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique "Lily of the Valley" sterling silver serving spoon by Georg Jensen, circa 1910s. The spoon
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lily of the Valley by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 40 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful Lily of the valley by Gorham sterling silver flatware set of 40 pieces. Great starter set
Category

Vintage 1950s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Six Georg Jensen Lily of the Valley Cold Meat Forks in Sterling Silver
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Six Georg Jensen Lily of the Valley cold meat forks in sterling silver. Length: 16 cm. In
Category

20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

American Sterling Silver Serving Dish with Water Lily Pad Motif / Reed & Barton
By Reed & Barton
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Experience the enchanting beauty of this American sterling silver serving dish by Reed and Barton
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lily of the Valley by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 64 Pieces
By Gorham
Located in Big Bend, WI
Lily of the valley by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware set - 64 pieces. This set includes: 8 Knives
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lily of the Valley by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 170 pcs Dinner
By Gorham
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental Dinner & Luncheon Size Lily of the Valley by Gorham, circa 1950, sterling silver
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Lily of the Valley Sterling Silver Dessert Spoon, Dated 1915-1930
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen Lily of the Valley sterling silver dessert spoon. There are three spoons available
Category

Vintage 1910s Danish Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen "Lily of the Valley" Sardine Fork in Sterling Silver
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen "Lily of the Valley" sardine fork in sterling silver and stainless steel. Measures
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Lily of the Valley by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 85 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Lily of the valley by Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 85 pieces. This set includes: 12
Category

Vintage 1950s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lily of the Valley by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 48 Pcs
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Stunning Lily of the Valley by Gorham sterling silver flatware set of 48 pieces. This set includes
Category

Vintage 1950s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen "Lily of the Valley" Sauce Spoon in Sterling Silver
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen "Lily of the valley" sauce spoon in sterling silver / all silver Measures: 19.5 cm
Category

20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen 'Lily of the Valley' Serving Spoon in Sterling Silver
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen "Lily of the Valley" serving spoon in sterling silver. Measures: 20 cm. In very good
Category

Vintage 1910s Danish Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Double Dish
By Reed & Barton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver double-dish with a handle. This piece is manufactured by Reed
Category

Vintage 1940s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Double Dish
Sterling Silver Double Dish
H 6 in W 13 in D 7 in
Georg Jensen "Lily of the Valley" Serving Spoon in Sterling Silver or All Silver
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen "Lily of the Valley" serving spoon in sterling silver or all silver. Dated 1929
Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Vase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
If you love Art Nouveau as much as me, you’ll be very excited by this item. A sterling silver vase
Category

Antique 1890s American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

1882 Sterling Silver Antique Victorian Tazzas Centrepiece
By Alexander Crichton
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, pair of antique Victorian English sterling silver tazzas
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Jewelry Box
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Jewelry box in 925 sterling silver. The body of the box is rectangular and shaped which makes its
Category

1990s Italian Renaissance Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Blossom by Yvar Peterson Sterling Silver Tea Set 7pc (#1549)
Located in Big Bend, WI
Finely handmade Blossom by Yvar Peterson sterling silver 7-piece tea set. The set features
Category

20th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Knickerbocker Etched by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Multi-Motif
By Gorham
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb scarce "Knickerbocker Etched" by Gorham circa 1870 sterling silver flatware set - 101 pieces
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Lily of the Valley Tablespoon, Eight Spoons Available
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen Lily of the Valley tablespoon in sterling silver. Eight spoons are available
Category

20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

La Marquise by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 66 Pcs Dinner
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner size La Marquise by Reed & Barton sterling silver Flatware set - 66 pieces. This set
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Lily of the Valley Dessert Spoon, Six Spoons Available
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen Lily of the Valley dessert spoon in sterling silver. Dated 1933-1944. Six spoons are
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Fish Service for Eighteen Persons
By John Gilbert & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver Lily pattern fish
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen "Lily of the Valley" Dinner Knife, Dated 1933-1944, Three Pieces
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen "Lily of the Valley" dinner knife in sterling silver and stainless steel. Dated 1933
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel

A Monumental part-gilded sterling silver and engraved glass rotating centrepiece
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in London, GB
with swimming fish. The base & plinth further decorated with silver-gilt lily pads, silver flowers and
Category

Late 20th Century English Revival Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Bigelow, Kennard and Co. Arts and Crafts Sterling Spoons
By Bigelow Kennard & Co.
Located in Riverdale, NY
Lovely and unusual set of Arts and Crafts Spoons in sterling with vermeil bowls, hand-hammered from
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver Italian Excellent Serving Platter, circa 1870
Located in Vienna, AT
Italian silver excellent serving platter vintage victorian period / made circa 1870
Category

Antique 1870s Italian Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Silver Christening Set Edward Barnard & Sons Engraved ASM
By Edward Barnard & Sons
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Edward Barnard & Sons was a firm of British silversmiths. They created the Lily font, a large silver gilt
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British High Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Art-Nouveau Dutch Silver Small Basket by Cornelis van Baaren, 1899
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch Silver small basket by Cornelis van Baaren, 1899 An Art-Nouveau silver basket with a motif
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

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Sterling Silver Lily For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the sterling silver lily you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, every sterling silver lily was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the sterling silver lily you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right sterling silver lily, those designed in Art Nouveau, Mid-Century Modern and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. A well-made sterling silver lily has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Georg Jensen, Whiting Manufacturing Company and Tiffany & Co. are consistently popular.

How Much is a Sterling Silver Lily?

A sterling silver lily can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $695, while the lowest priced sells for $52 and the highest can go for as much as $22,400.
Questions About Sterling Silver Lily
  • 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.