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Is electroplated silver real silver?
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Yes, electroplated silver is real silver. However, it is not solid silver. Electroplating is the process of coating a base metal with a thin layer of precious metal. In the case of electroplated silver, sterling or pure silver may be used as the precious metal. Due to the manufacturing process, an electroplated piece will consist primarily of another type of metal, such as nickel. Shop a large selection of silver wares on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
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Art Nouveau WMF Jewelry Box, Silverplated Pewter & Wood Veneered Panels
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite antique Art Nouveau jewelry box was crafted by WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik) around 1900. It features WMF’s signa...
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A rare silver box / pop art sculpture by Fratelli Cacchione, late 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
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Large Signed Cartier Sterling Silver Mid-Century Photo / Picture Frame
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century photo or picture frame.
By Cartier.
In sterling silver.
With a robust easel back stand.
Marked Cartier / Sterling / 53 / Hand Made
Sight Height: ca. 9 7/8 in...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Picture Frames
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Art Deco silver-plated mantel clock on a rectangular base. Sweden, 1930s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Art Deco silver-plated mantel clock.
Elegant square-shaped manuel clock on a rectangular base with geometric Art Deco design. Dial with painted black stylised numerals and blued ste...
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Mantel Clocks
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Silver Plate
Vintage Buccellati Sterling Silver Figural Leaf Bowl or Vide Poche
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed Italian silver bowl or vide poche.
By Buccellati.
In sterling silver.
From the Natura series.
In the form of a leaf (possibly a Maple or Geranium leaf) supported by...
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20th Century Italian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
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Antique Art Nouveau Silver and Enamel Photograph Frame. English. Dated 1905
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Beautiful silver photo frame
In art nouveau style
Good clear hallmark for Birmingham 1905
Good condition / chip to the enamel left bottom panel. Shown in the last image
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Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Picture Frames
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