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Is stamped sheridan taunton silversmith ltd real silver?
It is real silver-plated. Full silver is described as 999 or sterling silver.
You have candlestcks by sheridan marked eps are they silverplate or sterling?
EPS=Electro-Plated-Silver, also the stamp EPNS=Electro-Plated-Nickel-Silver. This is a base metal unfortunately, beneath a silvery skin.
Does Avon sell sterling silver?
only some of their jewelery are sterling silver and it will state weither it is plated or sterling silver.
Does silver plated have any value?
First of all, theres no such thing as "silver plated sterling". Sterling is 92.5% silver, anything plated is just plated. If the item is solid sterling silver, its metal value depends on the current price of silver - but it may be worth more as a collectible. If it's plated base metal it has very little value.
Is flatware from the international sterling company real silver or plated?
99.99% of the time it is Plated, once again it is not silver. the only flatware that is made of silver will say on it somewhere STERLING
Is tibetan silver stirling or plated?
Tibetan silver is typically an alloy composed of copper, zinc, and nickel with a silver finish. It is not sterling silver, which must have a minimum of 92.5% pure silver content. Tibetan silver is also not plated, as the silver finish is a result of the alloy composition.
Is Stratford Silver co Special silver plated or sterling?
silver plate
Is antique silverware that is only marked sterling plated?
Sterling means that an item is solid silver of a certain quality, not plated.
A tray I have is non-magnetic which makes me think it is sterling silver. How do you determine if something is silver plated or sterling silver?
In the US, sterling silver will ALWAYS be hallmarked with the word "sterling" or "925." Silver plated will never be hallmarked. Anything plated with a precious metal, no matter how thick the plating, will never be hallmarked.Neither sterling nor silverplate is magnetic, unless the plating is over a steel or iron core, which is rarely the case.
Did the standard silver co ltd Toronto produce silver plated or sterling silver dishes?
They did both genuine sterling and sterling plate, the genuine flatware and dishes will be marked Sterling.
Are french horns made of sterling silver?
They can Be plated in silver... its costly though
Is gold plated over sterling silver better than Sterling Silver?
Gold plated over sterling silver is not necessarily better than sterling silver. Gold plating can wear off over time, revealing the silver underneath. However, some people prefer the aesthetic of gold plated jewelry. Ultimately, it depends on personal preference and how well you take care of your jewelry.
