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What does the IS stamp mean on silverware?
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On silverware, the IS stamp means International Silver. Founded in 1894, International Silver was a consortium of silversmiths that joined forces to help regulate and improve the silver market. Pieces bearing the IS mark come from a silversmith who was a part of this collective. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of silverware.
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Vintage Crescent Victorian Silver Plated Bulbous Water Pitcher on Paw Feet
By Crescent Silverware 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Crescent Victorian Silver Plated Bulbous Water Pitcher on Paw Feet. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 10" H x 9" W x 6" D.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Pitchers
Materials
Silver Plate
Odiot Paris Sterling Fontanelle Silverware
By Odiot
Located in Vista, CA
Odiot was founded in 1690. The house of Odiot gained notoriety during the reign of Louis XV as one of the finest silversmiths of his time. Odiot silversmiths were the silversmiths to...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$5,595 / set
Collection of Watercolour Designs for Silverware.
Located in London, GB
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Collection of Watercolour Designs for Silverware.
South Germany, [Late 19th century].
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Category
Late 19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Paper, Pencil
Collection of Persian Silverware and Tableware
Located in London, GB
A collection of Persian silverware and tableware
Persian, Early 20th Century
Box: height 3cm
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Islamic Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver
$11,519 / set
Wilkens German 800 Silver Flatware Set Service 57 pieces Ornate Rococo
Located in Big Bend, WI
Wilkens German 800 Silver Flatware set with ornate rococo design - 57 pieces. This set includes:
8 Knives, 8 3/8"
8 Forks, 6 7/8"
8 Salad/Fish Forks, bright-cut, 7 1/4"
8 Small Tea...
Category
Antique 19th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Collection of Silverware by Tétard Frères
By Tetard Freres
Located in London, GB
A large collection of silverware by Tétard Frères
French, Early 20th century
Total weight: 29,400
Category
Early 20th Century French Modern Tableware
Materials
Silver
$74,539 / set