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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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Set of 12 Tiffany Hamilton Sterling Silver Bread & Butter Plates
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 Hamilton sterling silver bread and butter plates with Regency ornament. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1923. Each: Plain well and flat rim. On shoulder acid-etched a...
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Early 20th Century American Regency Revival Dinner Plates
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Sterling Silver
Dinner Service for 8 (40 Pieces) in Porcelain & Pure Silver by Emilia Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage dinnerware service for 8 (40 pieces total) designed and manufactured in Taxco Mexico by Emilia Castillo.
From the Lagartija y Libelulas collection, originally designed fo...
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Vintage 1980s Mexican Modern Dinner Plates
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Silver
Set of 12 Shreve, Crump & Low Fancy Victorian Bread & Butter Plates
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 American Victorian Classical sterling silver bread and butter plates, ca 1890. Each: Deep well engraved with interlaced script monogram surrounded by leafing scrollwork and...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Dinner Plates
Materials
Sterling Silver
Reed & Barton Edwardian Classical Dinner and Bread & Butter Plates
Located in New York, NY
Set of 31 Edwardian Classical sterling silver plates. Made by Reed & Barton in Taunton, Mass., ca 1929-30. This set comprises 15 dinner plates and 16 bread and butter plates. Each: D...
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Dinner Plates
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Sterling Silver
Set of 10 Super Fancy American Gilt Sterling Silver Dessert Plates
Located in New York, NY
Set of 10 Edwardian Classical gilt sterling silver dessert plates. Made by Howard & Co. in New York, ca 1910. Each: Round and deep well and wide and open rinceaux rim: Dynamic leafin...
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Dinner Plates
Materials
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
