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Is sterling silverware solid silver?
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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.
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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...
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage S. Kirk & Son. Baltimore Coin Silver Brite-Cut Sandwich Tongs
By The Stieff Co. 1, Kirk-Stieff, S. Kirk & Sons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of antique silver sandwich tongs.
By Samuel Kirk & Sons.
In coin silver with brite-cut decoration.
The tongs with one flat tip and one clawed tip for easily picking up...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Large Antique S. Kirk & Son Sterling Silver Gravy / Sauce Boat with Talon Feet
By S. Kirk & Sons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique American silver gravy or sauce boat.
By Samuel Kirk & Son.
In a very heavy-gauged sterling silver.
With a gadrooned rim above a wave pattern, a repoussé ribbed base...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Kirk & Sons Repousse Candleholders and Bowl
By S. Kirk & Sons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sterling silver Kirk & Sons candleholders signed & S Kirk & Sons sterling silver bowl. Repousse pattern in pristine condition.
Measures: Sterling silver candleholders - 4.5 x 4
St...
Category
20th Century American Rococo Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century S. Kirk & Son Repoussé Sterling Silver Salver
By S. Kirk & Sons
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This elegant late 19th century silver salver was made by Baltimore, Maryland based silver manufacturer, S. Kirk & Son. The piece features an ornate chased floral shoulder finished wi...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
S. Kirk & Sons Inc Repousse Sterling Silver Platter Tray #124, 28"
By S. Kirk & Sons
Located in Toledo, OH
S. Kirk & Sons hand chased and hand decorated platter/serving tray in sterling silver. Adorned on the edge with crisp floral details. Presentation tray presented in 1937 to N.W. Phel...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century North American Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
