2000 stamped on a dish could mean anything. Usually it means the date of which the product was produced, but it could also be the company that made it.
The solvent commonly used to clean sterling silver is a solution of warm water and mild dish soap. It is important to avoid harsh chemicals or abrasives that can damage the surface of the silver. Alternatively, silver polish specifically designed for sterling silver can also be used.
To clean silver plated items, gently wipe them with a soft cloth dampened with warm water and mild dish soap. Avoid abrasive cleaners or polishing compounds, as they can damage the silver plating. For tougher stains, you can use a silver polishing cloth specifically designed for silver-plated items.
Silver is blackened due to its corrosion. To regain its brightness mostly it is dissolved into aqua regia which is highly corrosive liquid made from nitric and hydrochloric acid. It dissolves the upper blackened layer and fresh bottom layer comes out which is bright and shiny.
You can clean a silver bracelet by using a mixture of warm water and mild dish soap to gently clean the bracelet with a soft cloth. You can also use a silver polish cloth to remove tarnish and restore shine. Avoid using harsh chemicals or abrasive materials that may damage the silver.
To clean silver, mix a small amount of mild dish soap with warm water and gently wash the silver items using a soft cloth. For tougher tarnish, create a paste using baking soda and water, apply it to the silver, and rub gently with a cloth. Rinse thoroughly with water and dry with a clean cloth. Avoid using harsh chemicals or abrasive materials that can damage the silver.
EPNS stands for Electro Plated Nickel Silver - another term for silver plate.
Nothing its plated
it means that is the # of plates in the place
i have acandy dish that has the number 8303 ,the top is frosted with lid,bottom part is brass pedestal
EPNS stands for Electroplate Nickel Silver - a process that was less expensive than sterling. Most of these pieces started in England then spread as the process was improved. Go to silvercollection.it/electroplatesilver.html for more information. They would fuse sheets of silver to the top and bottom of (usually) copper although other metals have been used. As for 2s ? I am not sure mine is stamped A.1 and I am still looking for the indication.
There is a seven-inch International Silver Company silver-plated candy dish that appears to match the description of your item (see discussion page) listed on eBay today [December 12, 2000] at a buy-it-now price of $9.95. Comparable dishes sell for $1.00 - $12.00. Silver-plated objects typically have little value as antiques because the silver content is extremely low.
Possibly a production number?
From what I understand, it is silver, yet of a lower grade such as nickel silver. It was refed to often as 'blackened silver', or something similar. Whatever you do if you hope to sell it - do not remover the tarnish.
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Dish Dogs was created in 2000.
Celebrity Dish was created in 2000.
The Dish was created on 2000-09-15.