Silver Plated

Flatware refers to utensils like forks, spoons, knives, and other tools used for serving and eating food. Silver-plated flatware gained popularity in the mid-19th century with the advent of electroplating techniques.

Silver-Plated Holloware refers to serving items and tableware, including pieces like sugar bowls, teapots, pitchers, butter dishes, creamers, and more.

Silver plate involves electroplating a very thin layer of silver onto a base metal. The most commonly used base metals for this process are brass, nickel, tin, or copper.

You can often find markings on the bottom of your piece that indicate whether it is silver-plated. Look for terms like "Silver-plated", "EPNS" (electroplated nickel silver), or "EP" (electroplated). These markings identify silver-plated items, which we are interested in purchasing.

Another way to determine if an item is silver-plated rather than steel is by testing it with a magnet. If the magnet sticks, it's generally not worth sending these materials. However, if the magnet does not stick, the item is likely silver-plated and can be sent.

An exception to this rule is with silver-plated knives, which often have a steel component inside to secure the handle and blade. If your silver-plated knife is magnetic, it is still acceptable to send.