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How can you tell if a silver plate is real silver?
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To tell if a silver plate is real silver, first try holding a magnet close to it. If the magnet sticks, the piece may be silver-plated, meaning that it is primarily a base metal with a thin layer of pure silver over top. Alternatively, a magnetic plate may be crafted out of an entirely different material that simply has a silver-tone appearance. You can also research any hallmarks on the plate using trusted online resources or ask a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to give their expert opinion on the material. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of silver plates.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
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XXI Century Italians Solid 800 Silver Baroque Style Dihh
Located in VALENZA, IT
Large plate in solid 800 silver in baroque style.
The very wide and important edge has been completely hand-worked with embossing, chiselling, burin and knurling.
The classic baroque...
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2010s Italian Baroque Dinner Plates
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Silver
Set of 12 Gorham Victorian Classical Bread & Butter Plates, 1899-1901
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 Victorian Classical sterling silver bread and butter plates. Made by Gorham in Providence, 1899-1901. Each: Plain and round; applied leafing scroll and bud rim. Engraved sc...
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Dinner Plates
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Sterling Silver
Emilia Castillo Porcelain & Pure Silver Dinnerware for Eight, All Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage dinnerware service for eight in porcelain and pure silver.
The set was designed and manufactured in Taxco Mexico by Emili Castillo in the 1980s.
The set consist of 8 dinner...
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Vintage 1980s Mexican Modern Dinner Plates
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Silver
Set 12 Vintage Solid Silver Italian Under Plates Chargers Lay Plates c. 1950
Located in London, GB
A set of 12 vintage Solid Silver Underplates. These round Silver Chargers have an elegant, understated design that enhance the highly polished silver finish.
Made in Italy in c. 19...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Dinner Plates
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Silver
Set of 12 Gorham Chantilly-Duchess Bread & Butter Plates
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 Chantilly-Duchess sterling silver bread and butter plates. Made by Gorham in Providence. Each: Round and plain well. Shoulder has embossed scrollwork forming frames (vacant...
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Mid-20th Century American Victorian Dinner Plates
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Sterling Silver
Set of 12 Watson Navarre Sterling Silver Bread & Butter Plates
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 Navarre sterling silver bread and butter plates. Made by Watson Company in Attleboro, Mass., ca 1920. Each: Round with deep well. Shoulder tapering with chased shell and fl...
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Dinner Plates
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Sterling Silver
