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Is sterling silverware solid silver?

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Is sterling silverware solid silver?
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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Antique S. Kirk & Son Sterling Silver .925 Vegetable Serving Bowl 313g 3700
By S. Kirk & Sons
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique S. Kirk & Son sterling silver serving bowl with monogram at the center. Marked S. Kirk & Son Co., 925 / 1000 , 3700.     
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Early 20th Century European Victorian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique American Sterling Silver Repousse Gravy Sauce Boat & Stand S. Kirk & Son
By S. Kirk & Sons
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique American repoussé sterling silver gravy boat on stand, S. Kirk & Son Co., Baltimore, circa 1920. A very fine antique sterling silver sauce/gravy boat on stand, the boa...
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

S. Kirk & Son Long Handled Sterling Silver Repousse Rose Berry Fruit Spoon, 1930
By S. Kirk & Sons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From S. Kirk & Son, Baltimore, Maryland, a ‘Repousse Rose’ long handled sterling silver berry spoon, circa 1930s. The longer handle is suited to serving ...
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Short Handled Sterling Silver Repousse Jelly Spoon, 1930, S. Kirk & Son
By S. Kirk & Sons
Located in Huntington, NY
Sterling Sliver Jelly Spoon, S.Kirk & Son 5.25 inch Short Handled Sterling Silver Repousse Jelly Spoon, 1930
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Kirk & Sons Estate Sterling Silver Wakefield Bacon Fork
By S. Kirk & Sons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Kirk & Sons Silversmiths, an Estate Sterling Silver bacon fork in the Wakefield pattern, circa 1850- 1925. Now a discontinued pattern, the simple lines of the Wakefield pattern...
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Antique Late 19th Century American American Classical Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

S. Kirk & Son & Co Sterling Silver Repousse Spice Box Besamim from 1903-1924
By S. Kirk & Sons
Located in New York, NY
S. Kirk & Son & Co. sterling silver besamim spice box in repousse pattern, adorned with floral and natural motifs, made between 1903 and 1924. It mea...
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Early 20th Century American Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

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