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Make sure your silver is actually sterling which usually means it will have the word "Sterling" or ".925" marked on it. If not, it could be silver plated, which would have no melt value at all.
Gold-plated silverware can scratch, but it is generally more resistant to scratches than uncoated silverware due to the protective layer of gold. However, the durability depends on the thickness of the gold plating and the care taken during use and cleaning. To minimize scratching, it's best to use gentle cleaning methods and avoid abrasive materials. Regular maintenance can also help preserve the appearance of gold-plated silverware.
Plated
I just bought a Hampton a 20 piece 24kt gold plated silverware set for $20.00
Gold is not marked 925, sterling silver is. What you have is probably gold PLATED sterling.
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
Yes, you can sell gold-plated items at a pawn shop, but you may not receive much for them since the value is primarily in the base metal rather than the gold plating itself. Pawn shops typically pay more for solid gold items, as the gold content in plated items is minimal. It's advisable to check with multiple shops to gauge offers, but expect lower payout offers for gold-plated goods.
It's only gold plated. They sell for around $8 on eBay.
Sterling means that an item is solid silver of a certain quality, not plated.
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GE means Gold Electro-Plated or Gold Plated.
NAICS Code 339912 (Silverware and Plated Ware Manufacturing)
None. The US doesn't make gold-plated coins. Anything you find was made by a private company that plated ordinary US coins and sold them as "special collectibles". However these items are rarely worth what they sell for.