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I have a pair of candlesticks, silverplate, not marked. Weighted(some cement-like filling the base), covered with green felt. Worn plate at some areas, showing a plated layer around 0,4mm. Victorian design.

Is there any way of of know if it is vintage or victorian/edwardian? thanks

I need information about a silver plate brand named IANTHE of England.

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I have a cup, not sure if silver or silver plate. There are two spots, on the inside, consisting on some oxide, tarnish relief/excrescence. There were more oxydized parts but I have polished them.However these two spots are -as I say- like an excrescence, under which it seems it is the silver or sil...

I m not sure if this is the suited forum for this question but after reading subject contents of every forum I can´t find any other suited for my question that this one. However, if you consider it, move it to the correct forum but let me know before, please. Are silver objects ar always hallmarked...

thank you very much for the links. Of course, when you advice to avoid all non free nickel utensils, you also mean to avoide stainless steel. Correct? Thanks

by the way, an added queston I forgot to ask:

Is there any way of, visually seeing if the internal silver laer is worn off?

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Thank you very much for your answer. I have a doubt: Certainly, it is said that nickel may cause problems, but I wonder if these problems are linked to pure nickel, or also to EPNS, as we know that ENPS is only around a 25% nickel, silver coated. Then I would like to know if this difference could ma...

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Is ENPS safe for using, drinking etc?

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Do you know if a silversmith can know which is the base metal under silverplating?

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Do you know the type of metals used by Viners Sheffield?

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1- I asked about if the makers/brand name coud be of importance, regarding if we could know the base metal used, and if this metal is dangerous or not.



2- ¿Then old silverplate cups, dishes etc can be used in any circumstance? for example if no plate wear is seen?

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Thanks for your answer. allow me three questions please: Would be of help in regard this question to know the maker and the stamps of the item? In general terms, if no plate loss is seen , would be "safe"? Is wise using these liquids solutions adding a layer of pure silver to the plated it...

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I am interested in collecting old silverplated pieces. But I would like if is safe to drink from silverplated old pieces?

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Do you now the meaning of the expression "alpha plated"?

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