I can't tell...

Discussion in 'Silver' started by Frank, Jan 27, 2026 at 7:46 PM.

  1. Frank

    Frank Well-Known Member

    This tiny spoon is 4 inches long and has no marks at all. It tarnishes like silver, but it's hard to tell if the tarnish looks like plated or sterling, or something else entirely. It's non-magnetic.

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    I've seen similar filigree pieces that were sterling and I wonder if anyone would put this effort into a plated or non-silver item.

    When and where were these made?
     
    Frank, Jan 27, 2026 at 7:46 PM
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  2. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    It sure wants to be silver. If there's some tarnish on it, rub your thumb over the tarnish. The more black rubs off on your thumb, the better the odds of silver. Silverplate is more difficult, and nickel may or may not budge at all.
     
    evelyb30, Jan 27, 2026 at 11:45 PM
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  3. Frank

    Frank Well-Known Member

    My guess is .800 or .835, more likely, if not sterling.
     
    Frank, Jan 28, 2026 at 12:21 AM
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  4. Roaring20s

    Roaring20s Well-Known Member

    Roaring20s, Jan 28, 2026 at 1:36 AM
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