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Is antique sterling silver valuable?
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Yes, some antique sterling silver is valuable. Sterling silver of any age has value as a material because it is a precious metal. Some pieces may be worth even more than the going rate for sterling due to their maker, style, type and condition. Some silversmiths whose pieces are often in demand among collectors include Tiffany & Co., Georg Jensen, Gorham Manufacturing Company and Towle. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique sterling silver wares.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
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Pair of William Spratling Mexican Sterling Silver Nautilus Three-Footed Bowls
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine associated pair of Taxco silver bowls.
By William Spratling.
In sterling silver.
From the Nautilus series of bowls with a rolled rim and shaped bowl supported by 3 everted ...
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20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Signed Rob Butler Figural Bench Made Sterling Silver Elephant Baby Cup
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage bench made baby cup.
By Rob Butler.
In sterling silver.
In the form of a figural cup with a elephant head handle, feet, and tail.
Fully marked to the base.
Simply...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Heart Shaped Double Sterling Silver Photo Frame 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A charming large antique heart-shaped double photo frame in sterling silver bearing hallmarks JG for the maker, Joseph Gloster, Birmingham, England, and .925 for the silver content, ...
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Vintage 1930s English Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Sterling Silver Thumbprint Bowl with Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Sterling Silver Thumbprint Bowl with Box
Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. sterling silver “Thumbprint” bowl or vide-poche, made in Spain. One of Peretti’s mos...
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1990s Spanish Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique English Sterling Silver and Faceted Glass Flask, London, 1907
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A particularly elegant Edwardian English sterling silver-mounted faceted glass flask, made in London in 1907 by silversmith Thomas Ingleton & Co.
The flask features a beautifull...
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Christofle Flatware Cutlery Set Talisman Plated Silver & Sienna Lacquer 89 Pces
By Christofle
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Flatware cutlery set "Talisman" made in plated silver metal and Sienne Chinese lacquer by Christofle.
Each piece is signed and stamped.
Excellent condition.
Flatware cutlery set fo...
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20th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver
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Silver Plate
