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Antique Set of Six Sterling Silver Lobster Picks
By Reid & Sons 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine set of six antique George V sterling silver lobster picks; part of our silver cutlery
Category

Vintage 1920s English Other Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Ornamental Lobster Picks 086
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
A set twelve Georg Jensen sterling silver lobster picks/forks, featuring the ornamental Pattern #86
Category

Vintage 1950s European Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Bar Lemon Fork/ Pick in Pyramid Pattern
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Georg Jensen sterling silver bar lemon fork in renowned Pyramid pattern. It measures 4 1/2'' in
Category

20th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Vintage Set Six English Sterling Silver Tea Spoons Pair Lobster Picks
Located in Dublin, Ireland
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Category

20th Century English Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen, a set of eleven rare Acorn cocktail picks, Sterling silver
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen, a set of eleven rare Acorn cocktail picks. Sterling silver. Marked. Post-1945 In
Category

20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 5 Sterling Silver Vintage Martini Cocktail Olive Picks Barware Appetizer
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 5 sterling silver charming Art Deco style cocktail appetizer picks. These picks feature 5
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver & Lapis Lazuli Cocktail Hors d'Oeuvres Picks, Set of Six
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of six, Sterling Silver cocktail or hors d’ oeuvres picks with oval Lapis Lazuli stones
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown International Style Sterling Silver

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver

Sorrento by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 6 Service 43 pcs Dinner
By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Rare Dinner Size Sorrento by Alvin, circa 1905, sterling silver Flatware set, 43 pieces. This set
Category

Late 20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Alvin Sterling Orange Blossom Part Dinner Service
By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Alvin sterling silver Art Nouveau part dinner service, each piece stamped for Alvin with "sterling
Category

Antique 19th Century Other Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair Cased Lobster / Seafood Picks - Harrods - London 1929
By Harrods, Harrods Ltd (Richard Woodman Burbridge)
Located in Bath, GB
A very fine pair of solid sterling silver lobster picks in superb condition. Each is fully
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 1898 Sterling Silver Red Glass Perfume Bottle
Located in EDENSOR PARK, NSW
Sterling Silver Lid and top of bottle, clear and red colour bottle, some dents and ware to top lid
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Harald Nielsen for Georg Jensen, a Set of Six Cocktail Glasses & Cocktail Picks
Located in Copenhagen, DK
sterling silver. Design 479 A and 68 A. In very good condition. Stamped. The cocktail goblet measures
Category

20th Century Danish Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

20th Century Italian Miniature Mahogany Piano Sterling Silver Details
By Creazioni Sacchetti
Located in VALENZA, IT
Mahogany vertical piano miniature with 925 sterling silver inserts and details. In the upper part
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Other Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Princess Ingrid Frank Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 115 pcs
By Frank M. Whiting & Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental Princess Ingrid by Frank Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware set - 115 pieces. This set
Category

Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hepplewhite by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 149 Pc Dinner
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb monumental Dinner Size Hepplewhite by Reed & Barton sterling silver flatware set, 149 pieces
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Milano by Buccellati Italy Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 87 pieces
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Big Bend, WI
Handcrafted in sterling silver and adorned with reeded borders and stylized rope accents, the
Category

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Swedish Modern by Allan Adler Sterling Silver Flatware Set Hammered 114 Pcs
By Allan Adler
Located in Big Bend, WI
sterling silver Flatware set with exceptional hand hammered finish, 114 pieces. This set includes: 12
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Colonial by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 184 Pcs Fitted Chest
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Outstanding Colonial by Tiffany & Co. sterling silver Flatware set in large vintage Tiffany fitted
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Elegante by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 245 Pieces
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Stunning timeless Elegante by Reed & Barton circa 1900 sterling silver flatware set of 245 pieces
Category

Antique Early 1900s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Buckingham Narrow by Shreve Sterling Silver Massive Flatware Set Service F mono
By Shreve & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Exceptional dinner & luncheon Arts & Crafts BUCKINGHAM NARROW, sterling silver flatware set, 162
Category

Vintage 1910s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Bernadotte by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 150 Pcs Luncheon
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
. Rare Bernadotte by Georg Jensen Danish sterling Silver flatware set - 150 pieces. This set includes
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lap Over Edge by Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Acid Etched
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
sterling silver flatware set, 128 pieces. This set features varying Japanesque aesthetic acid etched and
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Norman Plain by Shreve Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 267 Pieces Dinner
By Shreve & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
the year 1915. Monumental Norman Plain by Shreve sterling silver Flatware set - 267 pieces. This
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Adam by Shreve Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 156 Pieces Dinner
By Shreve & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Rare monumental dinner size Adam by Shreve sterling silver Flatware set - 156 pieces. This pattern
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Round Box with Painted Porcelain
By Argenterie Lala
Located in VALENZA, IT
Smooth round 925 sterling silver box. The lid was modeled to be able to apply a Limoges porcelain
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Other Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

La Splendide by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 123 Pc Dinner
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Outstanding "La Splendide" by Reed and Barton sterling silver dinner size flatware set of 123
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chrysanthemum by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 300 Pieces Massive
By Durgin-Gorham 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
pieces. Chrysanthemum by Durgin sterling silver flatware set of 300 pieces. This set includes: 24
Category

Antique 1890s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

San Lorenzo by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 102 Pc Dinner
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Lorenzo by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver flatware set - 102 pieces. This set includes: 12 Dinner Size
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Buckingham Narrow by Shreve Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 35 Pieces
By Shreve & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Arts & Crafts Buckingham Narrow, sterling silver dinner size flatware set, 35 pieces. This pattern
Category

Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Grecian by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service Rare circa 1861 Early 149 pcs
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb Grecian by Gorham, circa 1861, sterling silver Flatware set - 149 pieces. This is an
Category

Antique 1890s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Imperial Queen by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 167 Pieces Dinner
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb Imperial Queen by Whiting sterling silver flatware set - 167 pieces including many fabulous
Category

Early 20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tetard Freres Perles Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service French 343 Pcs Dinner
By Tetard Freres
Located in Big Bend, WI
design French sterling silver flatware set, 343 pieces. This set includes: 18 Large Dinner Knives
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Louis XV by Birks Canada Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 60 pcs
By Henry Birks & Son
Located in Big Bend, WI
Scarce Louis XV by Birks (Canada) sterling silver Flatware set, 60 pieces. This set includes: 8
Category

20th Century Canadian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Karina by W & S Sorensen Sterling Silver Danish Flatware Set 12 Service 116 Pcs
By W. & S. Sorensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Scandinavian Modern KARINA BY W&S SORENSEN Danish sterling silver flatware set, 116 pieces. This
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Norman Hammered by Shreve Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 87 Pieces Dinner
By Shreve & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner size Norman hammered by Shreve sterling silver flatware set - 87 pieces. This Arts & Crafts
Category

20th Century Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fairfax by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 98 Pieces Place Size
By Gorham
Located in Big Bend, WI
, molded lines and classic simplicity of the Sheraton style. Monumental Fairfax by Gorham sterling silver
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Palm Beach by Buccellati Sterling Silver Flatware Set of 8 Service 93 Pieces
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superbly crafted Palm Beach by Buccellati sterling silver flatware set with many servers. This
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Henin & Cie 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service France 165 Pieces
By Henin et Cie 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful monumental French 950 silver flatware set made by Heinin & Cie from 1896, Paris, 165
Category

Antique 1890s French Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

San Lorenzo, Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set 340 Pcs in Fitted Chest
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
with Victorian, Edwardian or neoclassical styles. Outstanding San Lorenzo by Tiffany & Co. sterling
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Meadow Rose by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 225 Pieces
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental dinner and luncheon size Meadow Rose by Wallace Silver Flatware set, 225 pieces. This
Category

20th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Hors Oeuvres Set, Carved Green Stone Handles 24 Pieces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
in Mexico. The 24 piece set includes 5 spoons, 12 carved stone and silver picks and 7 silver picks
Category

Vintage 1960s Sterling Silver

Materials

Stone, Silver

Queen Elizabeth II Sterling Silver Asprey Drinks Decanter Bar & Goblets Suite
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in GB
Stamped, Asprey London solid Sterling Silver & Gold Gilt 1983 Decanter set complete with base and six
Category

Vintage 1980s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Collection of 11 Sterling Fruit Knives, 1860-1890
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
assay, the sterling silver (.925) and the duty stamp, the latter which no longer carried after the duty
Category

Antique 1870s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 1912 Serling Silver Rim Porcelain Smelling Salt Jar
Located in EDENSOR PARK, NSW
Sterling Silver Lid rim, floral print bottle and lid, cork top has some ware, some ware to print
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Sterling Hand Mirror 'Reine des Fleurs', C. 1903, by Unger Brothers
By Unger Brothers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
in three-dimensional silver-work. It features a portrait of the 'Reine des Fleurs,' depicted picking
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Stephen Webster Tequila Lore Vulture Sterling Silver Ice Pick
By Stephen Webster
Located in London, GB
presented in a bespoke leather case. Vulture Ice Pick - Sterling silver ice pick with vulture skull handle
Category

2010s British Contemporary Barware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Set of 4 Solid Silver Gilt Spoons Highly Embossed, Henry William Curry
By Henry William Curry
Located in London, GB
sterling silver - an indication to its overall high quality which is ever more apparent upon picking it up
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Cypress Sterling Silver Lobster Pick 065
By Tias Eckhoff
Located in Hellerup, DK
Georg Jensen sterling silver lobster pick, item 065 in the Cypress pattern, design #99 by Tias
Category

20th Century Danish Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Beaded Sterling Silver Lobster Pick 065
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sterling silver Georg Jensen lobster pick, item 065 in the Beaded pattern, design #7 by Georg
Category

20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Parallel Lobster Pick 065
By Oscar Gundlach-Pedersen
Located in Hellerup, DK
This is an hard to find sterling silver Georg Jensen lobster pick, item 065 in the Parallel pattern
Category

20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Stephen Webster Tequila Lore Vulture Sterling Silver Ice Pick
By Stephen Webster
Located in London, GB
presented in a bespoke leather case. Vulture Ice Pick - Sterling silver ice pick with vulture skull handle
Category

2010s British Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Cocktail or Appetizer Picks, Set of 6
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of six (6) sterling silver cocktail or appetizer picks, circa early to mid-20th
Category

Mid-20th Century American Victorian Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

2 Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver & Enamel Rooster Form Cocktail Picks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of Mid-century Modern cocktail picks. In sterling silver with enamel and traces of
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Set of 3 Vintage Sterling Silver Rooster Form Martini / Cocktail Picks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 3 vintage martini or cocktail picks. In sterling silver. With rooster finials
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Boxed Set of 12 Antique Sterling Silver Lobster Picks - Sheffield 1918
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1918 by George Howson, this handsome set of 12, Antique Sterling Silver
Category

Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Royal Danish by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 142 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
dramatic accent for any table setting. Monumental Royal Danish by International sterling silver flatware
Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Midcentury Sterling Cocktail Picks, Golf Bag Holder and 6 Golf Club Picks
Located in Nantucket, MA
Set of 6 cocktail picks in the form of golf clubs with a golf bag form holder. The golf bag is
Category

Mid-20th Century English Sporting Art Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Frontenac by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 88 pcs
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Frontenac by International sterling silver Flatware set - 88 pieces. This pattern was introduced in
Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Onslow by Worcester Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 70 pcs
By Worcester Silver 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
English Onslow by Worcester (England) sterling silver Flatware set - 70 pieces. This set includes
Category

Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Boxed Set of Six Sterling Silver, Gilt & Enamel Cocktail Picks
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Art Deco Set of Six Sterling Silver, Gilt & Enamel Cocktail Picks Martini Sticks in The Form of
Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Barware

Materials

Enamel, Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver Picks For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of sterling silver picks for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, all sterling silver picks available were constructed with great care. Find 212 antique and vintage sterling silver picks at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Sterling silver picks have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of sterling silver picks to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Deco, Art Nouveau and Victorian sterling silver picks are of considerable interest. Gorham Manufacturing Company, Georg Jensen and Tiffany & Co. each produced beautiful sterling silver picks that are worth considering.

How Much are Sterling Silver Picks?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,910, while they’re typically $25 on the low end and $298,500 highest priced.
Questions About Sterling Silver Picks
  • 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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