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What is antique silver plating?

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What is antique silver plating?
Antique silver plating is a thin layer of genuine silver applied over top of a base metal. Depending on the piece, the main metal may be copper, brass or nickel. You'll find a range of antique silver-plated decorative objects on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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Rare Victorian sterling silver bell hallmarked in London in 1891
By Aldwinckle Slater
Located in London, London
Silver Bell, features fluted decoration throughout and reed detailing. The bell measures 5.75”(14.5cm
Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Military Interest - Victorian sterling silver bell with military inscription
By E.&E. Emanuel
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1892 by Emanuel Emanuel, this striking, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver
Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Nickel Silver Bell 1925 Silver Peace Dollar Cuff Bracelet #17649
Located in Washington Depot, CT
SILVER BELL Weight: 27.7 dwt / 43.2 gr. Very good condition, professionally polished. Will come
Category

Vintage 1920s Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Silver

Large Edwardian Style Sterling Silver Bell-Form Inkwell With Hinged Lid
Located in New York, NY
Large, Edwardian-style, sterling silver, bell-form inkwell, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked
Category

Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver, Gold

Antique 1928 Sterling Silver Bell Inkwell
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
sterling silver inkwell has been realistically modelled in the form of a bell. The surface of this
Category

Vintage 1920s English Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique sterling silver table bell made in 1922
By Deakin Francis
Located in London, London
, Sterling Silver Bell, is plain in design, with reed detailing around the base. The bell measures 3.75
Category

Vintage 1920s English Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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