Title: Antique Victorian 19th Century Hand Engraved Silver End Ornament
Shipping: $29.00
Artist: N/A
Period: Unassigned
History: N/A
Origin: North America > United States
Condition: Excellent
Item Date: 1900 to 1930
Item ID: 670
18th-19th Century Hand Carved Silver End Ornament. The look of silver and workmanship are brought together to impressive effect within this handsome hand carved art end object. Hand carved Silver, like everything else, is getting harder and harder to find. This piece would look great anywhere.
Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sterling_silver
The term "Sterling Silver," in reference to the .925 grade of silver, emerged in England by the 13th century. The terms "sterling" and "pound sterling", seem to have acquired their meaning over a while, and from several convergent sources. The first mention is that of "sterilensis" in 1078, and by the thirteenth century (the 1200s) the term sterling had appeared. "Sterling" is believed to come from the Old Norman French esterlin (meaning little star) and Old English stiere (strong, firm, immovable).
The term "Sterling Silver," in reference to the .925 grade of silver, emerged in England b
