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How can you tell silver from silver plating?
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To tell silver from silver plating, try holding a strong magnet near the item. If the magnet is attracted to the piece, it is most likely silver-plated, as solid silver is unlikely to be magnetic. You can also check the hallmarks. Markings that say silver plate, EP, EPNS, EPBM or BP indicate plating. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer evaluate the piece. Explore a large selection of silver jewelry, tableware and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
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1970s Silver-plated Italian Bamboo Style Photo Frame
Located in Florence, Tuscany
A beautiful 1970s Italian silver-plated bamboo styles photo frame. This piece sits perfectly on a desk or mantlepiece and is in good condition and has lovely details at the back.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Silver
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Table Bell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage silver table bell.
By Tiffany & Co.
In sterling silver.
Marked to the clapper.
Simply a wonderful Tiffany design!
Date:
20th Century
Overall Condition:
It is in ...
Category
20th Century American Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
1970s Silver-plated Sabattini Coffee Thermos and Coffee Jar
Located in Florence, Tuscany
A very lovely silver-plated Sabattini coffee thermos with cap. In good working order and stamped Sabattini on the base. The thermos comes with a jar with thick glass lid perfect for ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver
Antique 18th Century Sterling Silver Toothpick Case Birmingham Samuel Pemberton
Located in Portland, OR
An exceptional & early antique Georgian 18th century engraved sterling silver toothpick holder case, Birmingham, Samuel Pemberton, 1790.
This very fine antique silver case is of narr...
Category
Antique 1790s English George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
1970 Large Peacock lamp in silvered bronze and agate by Willy Daro
By Willy Daro
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large Peacock Lamp doing the wheel in bronze with a golden and silver patina and inclusion of hard agate stone discs.
Composed of a rectangular base in black stone on which rests a l...
Category
Antique 1670s Floor Lamps
Materials
Stone, Silver, Bronze
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Bonbonniere 186
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
An early antique 830 sterling silver bonbonniere by Georg Jensen, design #186 from 1918. It features a handcrafted oval lidded bonbon with intricate hand chasing throughout. The feet...
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
