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Is Leonard silverplate real silver?

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Is Leonard silverplate real silver?
Yes, Leonard silverplate is real silver, but it is not solid silver. By definition, silverplate is a base metal finished with a thin layer of genuine silver. During the mid-20th century, Leonard Silver Manufacturing became widely known for producing economically priced silverplate pieces inspired by Victorian silverware and tableware. In 1979, the company merged with the Towle Manufacturing Co., and production of Leonard silverplate ceased. Explore a diverse assortment of silver wares on 1stDibs.
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Antique English Novelty Walnut Sterling Silver Box - 1899 by Sampson Mordan
Located in Bath, GB
The box is modelled in the form of a Walnut beautifully crafted to be expected by this venerable silversmith. The box is hinged in full working order and retaining it's lavishly gil...
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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Silver Plate Hammered Cornucopia Style Vase with Ball Tip Detail
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful hand-hammered, hand-crafted Silver plate Vase in the shape of a cornucopia. The vase has a brilliant shine and is impressive as a stand-alone sculptural piece of filled...
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20th Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Table Box Octagonal 925 Silver and semi-precious tiger's eye stone Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Octagonal table box in semi-precious tiger's eye stone with a hinged 925/1000 sterling silver hull. The interior of the lid is in black Belgian marble. Dimensions: 11.4 x 18.4 x 4 c...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Belgian Black Marble, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Articulated Silver-Plated Bronze Swan Box-/ Bonbonnière or Cache Pot
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Articulated Silver-Plated Bronze Swan Box/Bonbonnière/Cache Pot, Portugal, Mid-20th Century, Set Two Pieces (Swan and Liner) This sculptural articulated swa...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Boxes

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Silver Plated Caviar Set
Located in London, GB
A Very Fine Silver Plated Caviar Server The Four Lidded Dishes Consist OF Fish Handles The Central Bowl Has Six Vodka Shot Glass that Surround the Ice Bucket Certainly a Talking Po...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Decorative Bowls

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Silver Plate

A rare silver box / pop art sculpture by Fratelli Cacchione, late 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
An extraordinarily rare silver « cigarette » box / pop art sculpture by Fratelli Cacchionr, 20th century. This amazing silver box was created to resemble several boxes of cigarettes ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Boxes

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Silver

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