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Real silverware will have it's makers mark stamped into the piece, usually consisting of three to four small stamps in a row. Each stamp indicating something different such a maker, date and silver content, country of origin. Silver plate will also usually indicate the plating process has occurred by stating "plated" lightly after the maker's name. Cheaply made ware will be light in the hand, without any or few markings and usually layers around the edges will be apparent where the plating has failed and worn away from the copper base.

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