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Sterling silver is an alloy of silver containing 92.5% by weight of silver and 7.5% by weight of other metals, usually copper. The sterling silver standard has a minimum millesimal fineness of 925. Coin silver, or 900 fine, is 90% silver, and the content of U.S. silver coins (1792–1964). Silver plating has been used since the 18th century to provide cheaper versions of household items that would otherwise be made of solid silver, including cutlery, vessels of various kinds, and candlesticks. The earliest form of silver plating was Sheffield Plate, where thin sheets of silver are fused to a layer or core of base metal, but in the 19th century new methods of production (including electroplating) were introduced. Britannia metal is an alloy of tin, antimony and copper developed as a base metal for plating with silver. This page has vintage and antique sterling, coin silver, and silver plate items for sale, including English hallmarked pieces.

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Black Starr Gorham Vintage Sterling Silver Shell Dish 1 OzT

This hand wrought sterling (925) silver dish in the form of a scallop shell, and is marked Black, Starr and Gorham, which was a partnership between...

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Enameled Silver Plate Spoon Souvenir of Canada showing Mountie

This is a nicely made enameled spoon sold as a souvenir of Canada. It is so marked and has nice vignette of a Mountie mounted on his horse. It has...

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Enameled solid coin silver spoon enameled bowl with rose, marked

Here is an old and attractive solid coin silver spoon featuring a pleasing rose on its enameled bowl. I is made of 90% silver or coin silver as...

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I Love Aruba Coin Silver Souvenir Spoon by Royal Zilverstad

This is a souvenir spoon of city island of Aruba, located in the Caribbean, and part of the Dutch West Indies. It has the Royal Zilverstad crown...

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Large Antique Barbour Silver on Copper Teapot Chased Shell Scroll Cherubs

This is a highly ornate Barbour Silver Company teapot. It is silver plated chased copper. The base is marked Barbour SP Co Internal Silver S Co 3176,...

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Mountreaux Switzerland Coin Silver Souvenir Spoon, Edelweiss

This is a souvenir spoon of Mountreaux, Switzerland. It has a figural handle with a Edelweiss flower atop a stem. It is stamped on the back 800 for...

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