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When something is hallmarked by a silver company and stamped as "hard white metal," it typically means that the item is made of a non-precious, white metal such as stainless steel or nickel silver. The silver company may have used it as a base or as part of the item's construction. This indicates that the item is not made of sterling silver or another precious metal.

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