Hi, can someone explain me what exactly is Laminato argento? I just know is some kind of layer. I bought the horse years ago here in panama, the koi fish i bought yesterday in ebay $74.99, seller says in silverplated, stamped Laminato AG made in Florence. Koi photos from seller Thanks Luis Möller
It may be the Italian process of placing a silver skin over an object. There's a specific name (which eludes me at the moment) and specific marking that goes with it.
It's called Riempito - and object made of a precious metal and weighted with resin or mastic. A description and the marks required as of 1999 can be seen on this page - about 2/3 to 3/4 down the page. http://www.silvercollection.it/italianhallmarks.html