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Silver

silver is a metallic chemical element with the chemical symbol Ag and atomic number 47. Silver is a soft white lustrous transition metal.

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tea caddy

Metals; Silver

A canister for preserving and securing loose tea. 17th-19th century.

tumbler cup

Metals; Silver

A plain, cylindrical drinking vessel with ovoid base. 17th-18th century.

stirrup cup

Metals; Silver

Footless beaker for use on horseback, associated with hunting hence many naturalistically designed as fox masks. 18th- 19th century.

tankard

Metals; Silver

A lidded drinking vessel. 15th-18th century.

taper stick

Metals; Silver

A small single candlestick used to melt wax for sealing letters or light tobacco.

sterling

Metals; Silver

A standard of silver defined by law as 925 parts pure silver in a 1000. Sterling silver is the principal standard in the uk and usa (where articles are usually marked “sterling”)

AG

Metals; Silver

The chemical symbol for silver.

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