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I assume you are thinking of taking a bunch of old silver plated items, removing the silver and selling it as sterling.
However, it's not feasible to do that. There are acids that will dissolve the silver, but all of them will also dissolve the copper or brass underneath the silver plate, so you will still have to send it to a refiner before you can sell it. The cost of the acid plus the cost of the refiner is approximately 42 times the value of the silver you would obtain, making it economically unfeasible to make a profit from removing the silver from silver plated items.
What else can I help you with?
Is silverware real silver?
no Silverware is a "catchall" phrase to describe items made of silver including cutlery, decanters, bon-bon dishes etc, so, yes, silverware IS silver. Some items of tableware are, however, made from plated silver and are normally stamped "EPNS" or plate. These items are NOT silver - only silver plated
What elements are found in silverware?
Silverware typically consists of stainless steel, which is a combination of iron, chromium, and nickel. Silver-plated silverware is made from a base metal such as copper or brass coated with a layer of silver. Some high-end silverware may be made from sterling silver, which is an alloy of silver containing 92.5% by weight of silver and 7.5% by weight of other metals such as copper.
Is silverware made of silver?
Before 1840 "silverware" was made of silver, but now we use the word to refer to both real silver utensils and everyday flatware, which may be silver plated or, more commonly, stainless steel.
Is stainless silverware real silver?
Real silver is much shinier than stainless steel, which is typically what consumers purchase as silverware. Unless your silverware is only used for special occasions, you are most likely using stainless steel.
Is Sheffield silver pure silver or silver plate?
Sheffield silver refers to a type of silverware produced in Sheffield, England. It can be either solid sterling silver or silver-plated. Solid Sheffield silver items are made of pure silver, while silver-plated pieces have a layer of silver over another base metal.
Is silverware real silver?
no Silverware is a "catchall" phrase to describe items made of silver including cutlery, decanters, bon-bon dishes etc, so, yes, silverware IS silver. Some items of tableware are, however, made from plated silver and are normally stamped "EPNS" or plate. These items are NOT silver - only silver plated
Is 1835 r wallace silverware silver or plated?
rose pattern
Is william rogers silverware real silver?
What percentage of silver is Rogers&bro silverware
What is your silver plated christening cup worth as scrap silver?
Absolutly NOTHING. I just gave away a 12 peice set of plated silverware. The silver shop was not interested.
How do you strip silver plate silverware?
You don't. It costs more to recover the silver from a plated item than the value of the silver.
Is antique silverware that is only marked sterling plated?
Sterling means that an item is solid silver of a certain quality, not plated.
What does xs triple mean on rogers bros silverware?
coated with silver 3 times but still only silver plated !
Is Holmes and Edwards silverware real silver?
Holmes and Edwards silverware is not made of solid silver but rather is typically silver-plated. The company was known for producing high-quality silver-plated flatware, often made of stainless steel with a thin layer of silver. While it may have the appearance of real silver, it does not have the same intrinsic value as solid silver items.
What has the author Stephen Helliwell written?
Stephen Helliwell has written: 'Understanding antique silver plate' -- subject(s): Silver-plated ware, Silverware 'Small silver tableware' -- subject(s): Catalogs, Silverware
What elements are found in silverware?
Silverware typically consists of stainless steel, which is a combination of iron, chromium, and nickel. Silver-plated silverware is made from a base metal such as copper or brass coated with a layer of silver. Some high-end silverware may be made from sterling silver, which is an alloy of silver containing 92.5% by weight of silver and 7.5% by weight of other metals such as copper.
Is silverware made of silver?
Before 1840 "silverware" was made of silver, but now we use the word to refer to both real silver utensils and everyday flatware, which may be silver plated or, more commonly, stainless steel.
What does w.r. with two symbols on the back of silverware mean?
"W.R." on the back of silverware likely stands for "Warranted Silver-Plate," indicating that the item is not solid silver but a silver-plated piece. The two symbols could be a logo or manufacturer's mark, which may help identify the origin of the silverware.
