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Regency Period 'Fiddle' Sterling Silver Straining Spoon Chawner & Co. 1811
Regency Period 'Fiddle' Sterling Silver Straining Spoon Chawner & Co. 1811

Regency Period 'Fiddle' Sterling Silver Straining Spoon Chawner & Co. 1811

By Chawner & Co.

Located in London, London

sterling silver straining spoon, is in 'Fiddle' pattern, and features a strainer to the bowl which can be

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Colonial Fiddle by Tuttle Sterling Silver Tea Set 5 Piece '#6120' Vintage
Colonial Fiddle by Tuttle Sterling Silver Tea Set 5 Piece '#6120' Vintage

Colonial Fiddle by Tuttle Sterling Silver Tea Set 5 Piece '#6120' Vintage

By Tuttle Silver Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

Colonial fiddle by Tuttle. Wonderful Colonial Fiddle by Tuttle sterling silver 5-piece tea set

Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Newcastle Sterling Silver Fiddle Pattern Soup Ladle
Antique Victorian Newcastle Sterling Silver Fiddle Pattern Soup Ladle

Antique Victorian Newcastle Sterling Silver Fiddle Pattern Soup Ladle

By John Walton

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian Newcastle sterling silver Fiddle pattern soup

Category

Antique 1840s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Fiddle Thread and Drop Gravy Spoons
Antique Sterling Silver Fiddle Thread and Drop Gravy Spoons

Antique Sterling Silver Fiddle Thread and Drop Gravy Spoons

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare pair of antique Georgian English sterling silver Fiddle

Category

Antique Early 1800s English George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

George Adams Victorian 1860s Sterling Silver Fiddle Pattern Salad Servers
George Adams Victorian 1860s Sterling Silver Fiddle Pattern Salad Servers

George Adams Victorian 1860s Sterling Silver Fiddle Pattern Salad Servers

By Chawner & Co., George William Adams

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Victorian English sterling silver fiddle

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery, Fiddle Thread & Shell
Antique English Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery, Fiddle Thread & Shell

Antique English Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery, Fiddle Thread & Shell

By George Jackson & David Fullerton

Located in London, London

A boxed single maker set of Antique Sterling Silver Fiddle, Thread & Shell Pattern Flatware

Category

Antique 1890s English Regency Revival Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Estate Sterling Silver Serving English Fiddle Sugar Tongs, 1865
19th Century Estate Sterling Silver Serving English Fiddle Sugar Tongs, 1865

19th Century Estate Sterling Silver Serving English Fiddle Sugar Tongs, 1865

By Charles Boyton

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A pair of English sterling silver sugar tongs, made by Charles Boyten, London, date marked 1865

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

London 1838 Sterling Silver Sauce Ladle or Fiddle Back Spoon by Charles Boyton
London 1838 Sterling Silver Sauce Ladle or Fiddle Back Spoon by Charles Boyton

London 1838 Sterling Silver Sauce Ladle or Fiddle Back Spoon by Charles Boyton

By Charles Boyton

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a good, heavy, fiddle-back, sterling silver sauce ladle or spoon, made by Charles Boyton of

Category

Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Mustard Pot (1835)
Antique Sterling Silver Mustard Pot (1835)

Antique Sterling Silver Mustard Pot (1835)

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

pot is supplied with an associate antique Victorian Scottish sterling silver Fiddle pattern spoon

Category

Antique 1830s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Edwardian Sterling Silver Flatware Set by Elkington
Edwardian Sterling Silver Flatware Set by Elkington

Edwardian Sterling Silver Flatware Set by Elkington

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver straight Fiddle

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 1814 Scottish Sterling Silver Soup Ladle
Antique 1814 Scottish Sterling Silver Soup Ladle

Antique 1814 Scottish Sterling Silver Soup Ladle

By William & Patrick Cunningham

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive large antique George III Scottish sterling silver Fiddle &

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Scottish Georgian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Mustard Pot (1861)
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Mustard Pot (1861)

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Mustard Pot (1861)

By Robert Hennell III

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

with an associated Fiddle pattern sterling silver spoon, crafted by the London silversmith William

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique George IV Sterling Silver Mustard Pot (1827)
Antique George IV Sterling Silver Mustard Pot (1827)

Antique George IV Sterling Silver Mustard Pot (1827)

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

English sterling silver Fiddle pattern spoon. Such examples from this period were crafted in a multitude

Category

Antique 1820s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique George III Sterling Silver Mustard Pot (1817)
Antique George III Sterling Silver Mustard Pot (1817)

Antique George III Sterling Silver Mustard Pot (1817)

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

supplied with an associate antique Newcastle sterling silver fiddle pattern spoon, crafted by John Walton

Category

Antique 1810s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lister & Sons Antique Victorian 1852 Newcastle Sterling Silver Teaspoons
Lister & Sons Antique Victorian 1852 Newcastle Sterling Silver Teaspoons

Lister & Sons Antique Victorian 1852 Newcastle Sterling Silver Teaspoons

By Lister & Sons

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive set of six antique Victorian Newcastle sterling silver Fiddle pattern

Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Charles Boyton II Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Mustard Pot
Charles Boyton II Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Mustard Pot

Charles Boyton II Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Mustard Pot

By Charles Boyton II

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

associated hallmarked English, Victorian sterling silver fiddle pattern mustard spoons. Condition This

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

Antique George III Sterling Silver Barrel Shaped Mustard Pot (1798)
Antique George III Sterling Silver Barrel Shaped Mustard Pot (1798)

Antique George III Sterling Silver Barrel Shaped Mustard Pot (1798)

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A exceptional antique 18th century English sterling silver barrel shaped mustard pot; an addition

Category

Antique 1790s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Fiddle Pattern Sauce Ladles
Antique Sterling Silver Fiddle Pattern Sauce Ladles

Antique Sterling Silver Fiddle Pattern Sauce Ladles

By Alexander Cameron

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

silver fiddle pattern sauce ladles, an addition to our silver flatware collection. These exceptional

Category

Antique 1820s Scottish Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian English Sterling Silver Fiddle Pattern Gravy Spoon
Victorian English Sterling Silver Fiddle Pattern Gravy Spoon

Victorian English Sterling Silver Fiddle Pattern Gravy Spoon

By Elizabeth Eaton

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver fiddle pattern gravy spoon; part of

Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Fiddle Pattern Tradesman Spoons
Antique Sterling Silver Fiddle Pattern Tradesman Spoons

Antique Sterling Silver Fiddle Pattern Tradesman Spoons

By William Eaton

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive set of six antique George IV English sterling silver Fiddle

Category

Antique 1820s British George IV Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georgian Irish Sterling Silver Fiddle Pattern Gravy Straining Spoon
Georgian Irish Sterling Silver Fiddle Pattern Gravy Straining Spoon

Georgian Irish Sterling Silver Fiddle Pattern Gravy Straining Spoon

By Richard Sawyer

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique Georgian Irish sterling silver fiddle pattern gravy

Category

Antique Early 1800s Irish George III Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Fiddle Thread & Shell by James Robinson Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service
Fiddle Thread & Shell by James Robinson Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service

Fiddle Thread & Shell by James Robinson Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service

By James Robinson 1

Located in Big Bend, WI

. Exquisite Dinner Size Fiddle Thread & Shell by James Robinson handmade sterling silver Flatware set, 48

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lexington Jensen USA Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 66 Pieces Fiddle
Lexington Jensen USA Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 66 Pieces Fiddle

Lexington Jensen USA Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 66 Pieces Fiddle

By Georg Jensen

Located in Big Bend, WI

Lexington Georg Jensen USA sterling silver flatware set with classic fiddle shaped handles, 66

Category

Late 20th Century American Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fiddle Shell by Frank Smith Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 32 Pieces
Fiddle Shell by Frank Smith Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 32 Pieces

Fiddle Shell by Frank Smith Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 32 Pieces

By Frank Smith Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

Fiddle Sh ell by Frank Smith sterling silver flatware set of 32 pieces. Great starter set! This set

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fiddle pattern early Victorian sterling silver pair of asparagus tongs from 1838
Fiddle pattern early Victorian sterling silver pair of asparagus tongs from 1838

Fiddle pattern early Victorian sterling silver pair of asparagus tongs from 1838

By William Eaton

Located in London, London

Silver Asparagus Serving Tongs, are in fiddle pattern, and feature attractive pierced decoration to the

Category

Antique 1830s English Victorian Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Gilt Fiddle Thread and Drop Ice Cream Servers
Antique Sterling Silver Gilt Fiddle Thread and Drop Ice Cream Servers

Antique Sterling Silver Gilt Fiddle Thread and Drop Ice Cream Servers

By William Eley & William Fearn

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique George IV English sterling silver gilt fiddle

Category

Antique 1820s British George IV Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons
Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons

Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver composite Fiddle pattern flatware

Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons
Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons

Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons

By William Eaton

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver composite Fiddle &

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Tableware

Materials

Metal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Eight Persons
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Eight Persons

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Eight Persons

By William Eaton

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver straight fiddle and

Category

Antique 1840s English Victorian Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Mustard Pot by Omar Ramsden Arts & Crafts Style
Antique Sterling Silver Mustard Pot by Omar Ramsden Arts & Crafts Style

Antique Sterling Silver Mustard Pot by Omar Ramsden Arts & Crafts Style

By Omar Ramsden

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

silverware is supplied with an associated hallmarked London sterling silver Fiddle pattern spoon. Condition

Category

Vintage 1930s English Arts and Crafts Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Fiddle Pattern Oyster Fork by William Eaton
Victorian Sterling Silver Fiddle Pattern Oyster Fork by William Eaton

Victorian Sterling Silver Fiddle Pattern Oyster Fork by William Eaton

By William Eaton

Located in London, GB

Practical and effective Victorian sterling silver fiddle pattern oyster fork. Maker: William Eaton

Category

Antique 1840s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver English Fiddle & Thread Serving Spoon, Hallmarked:-London, 1843
Sterling Silver English Fiddle & Thread Serving Spoon, Hallmarked:-London, 1843

Sterling Silver English Fiddle & Thread Serving Spoon, Hallmarked:-London, 1843

By William Eaton

Located in York, GB

Sterling Silver fiddle & thread pattern - large serving spoon, otherwise called a Gravy Spoon

Category

Antique 1840s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Fiddle Pattern Oyster Fork by John & Henry Lias
Victorian Sterling Silver Fiddle Pattern Oyster Fork by John & Henry Lias

Victorian Sterling Silver Fiddle Pattern Oyster Fork by John & Henry Lias

By John & Henry Lias

Located in London, GB

Simple styled fiddle pattern Victorian sterling silver oyster fork. Maker's: John & Henry Lias

Category

Antique 1840s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Good Antique 19th Century English Sterling Silver Fiddle Pattern Flatware
Good Antique 19th Century English Sterling Silver Fiddle Pattern Flatware

Good Antique 19th Century English Sterling Silver Fiddle Pattern Flatware

Located in London, GB

A very good 19th century harlequin set of Antique Sterling silver flatware / cutlery set for 12

Category

Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Fiddle Thread Silver Tablespoons
Fiddle Thread Silver Tablespoons

Fiddle Thread Silver Tablespoons

Unavailable|$800 / set

Fiddle Thread Silver Tablespoons

Located in Vancouver, BC

A set of six William IV/ Victorian silver tablespoons in Fiddle Thread pattern hallmarked 1835-1840

Category

Antique 1830s English Sterling Silver

750 Silver Set of 6 Fiddle & Thread Large Teaspoons European
750 Silver Set of 6 Fiddle & Thread Large Teaspoons European

750 Silver Set of 6 Fiddle & Thread Large Teaspoons European

Located in York, GB

750 silver set of 6 fiddle & thread teaspoons Quality mark on the back - 750. This means that the

Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Victorian Antique Silver Fiddle Pattern Fish Servers
Pair of Victorian Antique Silver Fiddle Pattern Fish Servers

Pair of Victorian Antique Silver Fiddle Pattern Fish Servers

Located in London, GB

Pair of Victorian antique silver fiddle pattern fish servers. The blade of the knife and top of the

Category

Antique 1850s Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Victorian Fiddle Pattern Silver Straining Spoon, William Eaton, 1843
Antique Victorian Fiddle Pattern Silver Straining Spoon, William Eaton, 1843

Antique Victorian Fiddle Pattern Silver Straining Spoon, William Eaton, 1843

By William Eaton

Located in London, GB

Antique fiddle pattern slotted serving spoon, made by William Eaton of London. This is an

Category

Antique 1840s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Set 4 Antique Dundee Silver Fiddle Teaspoons, Dated circa 1810 Alexander Cameron
Set 4 Antique Dundee Silver Fiddle Teaspoons, Dated circa 1810 Alexander Cameron

Set 4 Antique Dundee Silver Fiddle Teaspoons, Dated circa 1810 Alexander Cameron

By Alexander Cameron

Located in London, GB

Set 4 antique Dundee silver fiddle teaspoons, dated circa 1810, Alexander Cameron Provincial

Category

Antique 1810s Scottish George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Fiddle Sterling Silver For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of fiddle sterling silver on 1stDibs. A piece of fiddle sterling silver — often made from metal, silver and sterling silver — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect item from our selection of fiddle sterling silver — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A choice in our collection of fiddle sterling silver is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Georgian and Regency styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of fiddle sterling silver over the years, but those crafted by Frank Smith Co., George Adams and Paul Storr are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Fiddle Sterling Silver?

Prices for a piece of fiddle sterling silver start at $59 and top out at $16,822 with the average selling for $1,541.

Finding the Right Sterling-silver for You

Dining and entertaining changed drastically when we began to set our tables with sterling silver for holiday gatherings, wedding receptions, engagement parties and, in some of today’s homes, everyday meals.

Often called the “Queen of metals,” silver has been universally adored for thousands of years. It is easy to see why it has always been sought after: It is durable, strong and beautiful. (Louis XIV had tables made entirely of silver.) Sterling silver is an alloy that is made of 92.5 percent silver — the “925” stamp that identifies sterling-silver jewelry refers to this number. The other 7.5 percent in sterling silver is typically sourced from copper.

Neoclassical-style sterling-silver goods in Europe gained popularity in the late 18th century — a taste for sterling-silver tableware as well as tea sets had taken shape — while in the United States, beginning in the 19th century, preparing the dinner table with sterling-silver flatware had become somewhat of a standard practice. Indeed, owning lots of silver goods during the Victorian era was a big deal. Back then, displaying fine silver at home was a status symbol for middle-class American families. And this domestic silver craze meant great profitability for legendary silversmith manufacturers such as Reed & Barton, Gorham Manufacturing Company and the International Silver Company, which was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898, a major hub of silver manufacturing nicknamed “Silver City.”

Today, special occasions might call for ceremonial silver designed by Tiffany & Co. or the seductive sterling-silver cutlery from remarkable Danish silversmith Georg Jensen, but there really doesn’t have to be an event on the calendar to trot out your finest tableware.

Event- and wedding-planning company maestro Tara Guérard says that some “investment pieces,” such as this widely enamored alloy, should see everyday use, and we’re inclined to agree.

“Sterling-silver flatware is a must-have that you can use every single day, even to eat cereal,” she says. “Personally, I want a sterling-silver goblet set for 12 to 20; I would use them every time I had a dinner party. Ultimately, there are no criteria for buying vintage pieces: Buy what you love, and make it work.”

Whether you’re thinking “ceremonial” or “cereal,” browse a versatile collection of vintage, new and antique sterling-silver wares on 1stDibs today.

Questions About Fiddle Sterling Silver
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024
    Opinions differ as to why sterling silver is called sterling. Some scholars believe that the name comes from the term Easterlings, referring to coin makers who relocated from Germany to England in the 12th century. Others say that sterling is a derivation of Starling, the name of the one-penny silver coin in circulation in 1300 when King Edward I issued a decree that all silver articles were to be at least 92.5% pure silver. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of sterling silver jewelry, tableware and decorative objects.
  • 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 ExpertJune 6, 2024
    Sterling silver is so cheap because of two main factors. First, it contains just 92.5% pure silver, so the cost of raw materials to produce it is lower than that of other types of silver. Second, the supply of silver is generally greater than that of other precious metals like gold and platinum, leading to lower prices. Explore a collection of sterling silver jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 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 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 ExpertMay 30, 2024
    Sterling silver is real silver, not fake. However, it is not solid silver. A piece of sterling silver usually contains 92.5% pure silver, and the remainder of its content comes from base metals. Sterling silver is a popular material for jewelry because it is durable and resists tarnishing. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of sterling silver jewelry.
  • 1stDibs 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 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    Whether it's worth selling sterling silver depends on your personal preferences and the current market conditions. The price of sterling silver fluctuates over time, so it's a good idea to research the current rates before you sell. In some cases, sterling silver jewelry, tableware or decorative objects may be worth more than the market rate for sterling silver due to their age, maker and rarity. As a result, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer before you sell. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of sterling silver pieces.