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How can you tell if silver plated items are real?
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To tell if silver-plated items are real, you can try holding a magnet up to them. Since silver-plated pieces are usually crafted out of a base metal and then finished with a thin layer of silver, a magnet will often stick to them. Although there are other tests that you can perform, these often involve applying household chemicals that may cause permanent damage to the silver plate. It is best to consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer if you're unsure about the authenticity of the materials. Shop a variety of silver plate silverware, serveware and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
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Mid-Century Modern Silver Plate and Brass Jewelry Box Italy 1970/80s
Located in Palermo, IT
Silver plated jewelry/ trinket box made by Italy. The box has a hinged lid, a rose pattern and is lined with red velvet. Please watch the video and photos carefully, thank you.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
1970s Gunnar Cyrén for Dansk Silver Plate Elephant Figurine Paperweight
By Gunnar Cyren
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Dansk Mid-Century Silver Plate Animal Elephant Figurine Paperweight.
Vintage Dansk silver plate elephant figurine paper weight.
Marked Dansk Designs Japan.
Dimensions: 1.75ʺW × 2.25ʺ...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Paperweights
Materials
Silver Plate
Octagonal Art Deco Bowl in Hand Hammered and Silver Plated Brass 1930s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Octagonal Bowl in Hand Hammered and Silver Plated Brass, Europe, Early 20th Century.
Beautiful art deco style decorative bowl in silver plated and hand hammered brass. Great shape a...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Silver Plate
1970s Rare Elephant Dansk Animal Paperweight Silver Plated by Gunnar Cyren
By Gunnar Cyren, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century Modern Signed Dansk Silverplated Elephant Figure. Vintage silver-plated paperweight figurine designed by Gunnar Cyren for Dansk in the 1970s. Signed Dansk Designs Japan G...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Paperweights
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Silver Plate on Copper Vase with Lizards by Emilia Castillo
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout vintage vase handcrafted in silver plate on copper hammered in classic form featuring three stone clad lizards as supports. Stamped Emilia Castillo on the bottom.
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Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Stone, Silver Plate, Copper
Rare Hermès, Paris Equestrian / Horse Box c.1970
Located in Bath, GB
A very rare example of a French mid-century modern silver plate and gold plate box by the iconic French fashion house, Hermès of Paris.
A stunning design in silverplate with a gilde...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
