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by rheta
Thu Feb 21, 2008 9:19 am
Forum: Silver Care / Techniques
Topic: Ways of Testing Silver Content?
Replies: 11
Views: 41870

I use the acid test. The acid is designed to eat away at everything that is not sterling silver, therefore causing a bubbling or discoloration that tells you it isn't the real deal. The acid doesn't damage the piece visibly and it's always best to do it in an inconspicuous spot. They key is you have...
by rheta
Wed Feb 20, 2008 3:49 pm
Forum: Silverplate Trademarks - Worldwide
Topic: Can Someone Help Me ID This Please?!
Replies: 5
Views: 3175

Great post Tom, thanks!
by rheta
Wed Feb 20, 2008 8:41 am
Forum: Silverplate Trademarks - Worldwide
Topic: Can Someone Help Me ID This Please?!
Replies: 5
Views: 3175

Thanks a lot for your help! What is the tip off that this is plated? Is it the squirrel?
by rheta
Mon Feb 18, 2008 9:19 pm
Forum: Silverplate Trademarks - Worldwide
Topic: Can Someone Help Me ID This Please?!
Replies: 5
Views: 3175

Can Someone Help Me ID This Please?!

Hi all, I am having no luck finding out anything about this plate. I'm not sure if it's sterling or plated and have no clue where it's from! Any help would be greatly appreciated. http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL912/3942549/8161573/304734163.jpg http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL912/3942549/8161573/...

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