Is it true silver or silver plate?

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  1. Adam1

    Adam1 Active Member

    I need help to know if this vase is in silver or not?
     

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  2. silvermakersmarks

    silvermakersmarks Well-Known Member

    Your vase has an electroplate mark of John Sherwood & Sons of Birmingham (England). It dates from before about 1896 when the use of a crown on electroplate was outlawed. So, not silver.

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  3. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    Yay , Phil !!!!!!!:woot:
     
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