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How can you tell if a silver plate is real silver?
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To tell if a silver plate is real silver, first try holding a magnet close to it. If the magnet sticks, the piece may be silver-plated, meaning that it is primarily a base metal with a thin layer of pure silver over top. Alternatively, a magnetic plate may be crafted out of an entirely different material that simply has a silver-tone appearance. You can also research any hallmarks on the plate using trusted online resources or ask a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to give their expert opinion on the material. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of silver plates.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
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Set of 12 Gorham Victorian Classical Bread
Butter Plates, 1899-1901
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 Victorian Classical sterling silver bread and butter plates. Made by Gorham in Providence, 1899-1901. Each: Plain and round; applied leafing scroll and bud rim. Engraved sc...
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Dinner Plates
Materials
Sterling Silver
XXI Century Italians Solid 800 Silver Baroque Style Dihh
Located in VALENZA, IT
Large plate in solid 800 silver in baroque style.
The very wide and important edge has been completely hand-worked with embossing, chiselling, burin and knurling.
The classic baroque...
Category
2010s Italian Baroque Dinner Plates
Materials
Silver
Set of 10 Tiffany Modern Sterling Silver Bread
Butter Plates
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
Set of 10 Modern sterling silver bread and butter plates. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Each: Round well, tapering shoulder, and molded rim. Fully marked including maker’s stamp...
Category
20th Century American Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 12 Tiffany Modern Sterling Silver Bread
Butter Plates
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 Modern sterling silver bread and butter plates. Made by Tiffany
Co. in New York, ca 1922. Each: Round well, tapering shoulder and molded rim. Fully marked including m...
Category
Early 20th Century American Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 12 14.5" under plates made by C. J. Vander circa 2000
By C.J. Vander
Located in London, London
Made in London circa 2000 by C. J. Vander, this handsome set of 12 Silver Plate Underplates, feature a decorative border and a plain centre.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Syracuse Syralite Captains Table Set of 4 Oval Plates Restaurant Ware
By Syracuse China
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage set of 4 Syracuse China plates or serving platters features an oval form with molded relief of a handles on two sides of the plates, made of Syralite, their traditional sturd...
Category
20th Century American Dinner Plates
Materials
Silver
