An Antiques expert reveals how to tell silver from silver plate. The difference in value is huge.

[@Yummicookie1979]

Lovely video. I was actually looking at pictures of antique silver to give me better ideas for giving the polymer clay piece I'm working on to give the most realistic look possible. This video isn't what I was searching for but it was definitely an interesting watch. Thanks for sharing!😊❤️

[@mikuhatsune184]

Very helpful! Thank you for sharing 👍🏻

[@skye3730]

Wonderful video, thank you for this knowledge that you so very kindly pass on to us ❤ What is the best way to clean silver plated items?

[@MonarchStatePrepper]

My husband thrifted a silverware set for regular use, not noticing it had a mark on the back. I noticed it was tarnished, so I wondered if it is real silver or silver plated. Each piece has a 1847 Rogers Bros. mark on the back. After googling a bit, I have found mixed responses. Some say that pieces made before 1850 were not marked with the .925 or sterling. Others say that Roger Bros. made these in 1860 and stamped them as 1847 Rogers Bros. and they are likely silver plated. May I have your thoughts please?

[@MrStevenMoore]

Rogers Bro’s made silver plate. The 1847 mark was only used after 1862

[@vvnutzvv]

Well I didn’t find a piece as that but I did find a tea set that has beautiful tone to it as silver can have. Also not magnetic as well. But was hoping suggestions here to test further

[@cynthiaguest4509]

Thank you for all the excellent information. I have a pair of candelabra that I’m pretty certain are Sheffield plate - there is a letter E incised under one of the arms… does that mean anything to you? They are quite grand and can be used as a single, double or triple branch …

[@lyndaross4617]

New subscriber here. Thank you for sharing. What was the square Sheffield plate tray used for in it's day?

[@MrStevenMoore]

Probably to revive calling cards.

[@lyndaross4617]

Thank you for quick response. @@MrStevenMoore

[@michaelrush6083]

Fabulous thanks so Much for your wonderful channel

[@jenlt5125]

Silver is the new gold ✨️ Great video for complete novice like myself. What about making a series of KZbin shorts on these kinds of topics?

[@MrStevenMoore]

Thank you. I’m glad you’re enjoying them. Sadly 60 seconds doesn’t give you much time to inform, but I can try it!

[@jenlt5125]

The only info I retained from the video, even though it was very interesting, was the first bit, tapping on it, I'm into all kInds of things, I have rugs, figurines, crystals, cards, very random and unless you specialise in one thing... valuable info can fly over. In summary, tap test = great, thanks so much 🙏 👍 😊

[@MrStevenMoore]

I have made a few shorts - more on my Instagram

[@mcgoo136]

Do you have any info on the Canadian Royal Yacht Club dining sets. I’m going to do the test above but I can literally find almost nothing on them.

[@militariacollectablesbelgium]

Hello, i just buyed a few silver plated items myself. They all have wear to them. You can see the copper comming true there. They all have markings. I think one of them is eickhorn and one is primans stamped. Do you have a source of finding producers. Do you have any tips for me to restore or keep it this way. I am new to this but i found out these types of plating dates back to the early 1900 to even before that era. Thanks in advance for your answer

[@mattgrosvenor8013]

Loving the videos - as someone new to antiques. How is Chinese and French silver marked?

[@MrStevenMoore]

www.925-1000.com/ this website should help

[@mahvashsafaie3345]

Thank you for your helpful explanation.

[@justinhunstad1760]

I found a dish at a thrift store. Hallmarked 940 rogers canada 1881. Magnet wont stick to it. Got the silver polish cloth to it. Got black while polishing it up. What marks should i look for to figure out if it is plated.

[@MrStevenMoore]

Rogers made silver plate. Most Canadian silver is marked ‘Sterling’

[@justinhunstad1760]

@MrStevenMoore alright. Thanks for your time. It was hallmarked 940 so i thought i found a nice piece at the thrift shop. It was only $8 so i guess lesson learned.

[@malukymoo]

Thank you,very informative 👍

[@JoannRedburn-d8o]

I have a very large vintage silver plated footed butler tray however there is no mark that I can see on it anywhere and I was wondering what it’s worth with me if it’s worth anything if you knew anything more about this tree

[@2brocker]

very interesting video. How do you identify silver if the marks have been more or less been polished away

[@MrStevenMoore]

It may be possible to recognise the hallmarks from the shape, but it depends of how rubbed they are.

[@sprocket9200]

I found, what I believe to be a gravy boat tray and it has a crown and says international silver 675. It is rather tarnished but looks good for the wear. Fortunately paid $5 for it. Is it a solid piece?

[@Alpha-Shen]

I have these EPNS A1 90 stamped knife type things, tried that tapping them against one another but they all ring pretty high pitch even when i tap something like stainless steel. Says on the handle made in sheffield England. Are these just plated? I don't want to run a buffing compound over them and possibly damage it if they're just plated

[@Crimson256]

I have silverware marked with 2 dots and the company’s name international silver. Any info would be appreciated.

[@Hanna9207]

Anchor Rogers silverware: if the mark included XII, does that mean triple-plate? I have a silverware set with wooden box from 1846. Concluded that from mark: (anchor) Rogers (anchor) XII. One piece has (anchor) Rogers AA.

[@Tucker68284]

First great to see you back loved the video, Just one question, i love collecting silver what is the best way to clean it

[@MrStevenMoore]

Silvo is my go to. Either the wadding or the liquid. If something is really tarnished I use one of those ‘bath’ cleaners first, great to get the think off and into all the nooks and crannies, but it never brings the lustre up. Use Silvo after. Let it dry and then buff off with an old towel. One to take the thick off and another to Polish. Lasts for months

[@Tucker68284]

Thanks ,took your advice and my lovely silver tea set is ready for afternoon tea @@MrStevenMoore

[@PeterDrewVoiceovers]

@@MrStevenMoore I haven't tried Silvo, but I've been using Herman's, a product made in Rhode Island. Totally odorless and non-toxic. It comes in a jar and looks like a face cream. Works well with absolutely no scratching of the silver. My wife has allergies and sensitivities, which is why I bought the Herman's over other brands. We have an online reselling business on the side, so we needed something to clean the silver plate we buy for resale.

[@dianafischer-j6q]

I just watched your video. I have a Sheffield 4 seasons box. I cannot find any information on it nor the value. Bought it several years back at a "reputable" auction. Let me say it was not as reputable as we thought. Are you familiar with this piece? Also, how would I clean this?

[@ElizabethFrank-ut5fu]

We have a Meriden Brittany’s repossessed quadruple plated basket with bird on handle, is this of value?

[@bethwinters6503]

Hello I was wondering I have some flatware that is stamped 16DWT and some pieces AA do they contain any silver? Are they worth anything?

[@barbaraszyjko5358]

What do you suggest as the best place to sell either silver plate or silver. I have a family heirlooms that I need to sell and I'm afraid I'm going to get scammed. Any suggestions would be appreaciated.

[@MrStevenMoore]

Are you in the U.K.?

[@TeriBirds]

I have a beautiful 18” footed platter marked MS England and a tiny 34 on one foot. I wish I could send a photo.

[@MrStevenMoore]

Do so via instagram and I will try and help

[@SanctuaryVibe]

I have 2 Antique Sheffield Silver Covered Vegetable Dishes … given to me by mum as a wedding present 40 years ago. Dish has 4 silver stamps in base. TW … a stamp like a Neptune symbol… a stamp like a triangular beehive … And underneath the numbers 2273. Any help identifying them, age and value would be wonderful. I’m in Australia 🙏🙏👍👍

[@denisehawkins4120]

I have a Very large Elephant Statue that’s all Silver there is also two Tigers Attacking him… How do I find out if it’s all Silver? It’s very heavy, but it also sits on a lacquer base the basis old but in good condition I haven’t seen any marks on it anywhere. I’ve actually taken it off the base to see if there is any marks anywhere I can’t see them how do I find out if it’s

[@MrStevenMoore]

If you email me some images I’d be happy to help if I am able to

[@GoddessIsis2023]

I have small 3prong fork and spoon matching set looks like colonial men on the top has a stamp that says Deme or Demel it is hard to see stamp is super email

[@loidamanangan]

Helo I have a bowl silver how to identify if it's real

[@ronitareece-l3m]

Is silver on copper silverplate or actually sterling silver on copper?

[@MrStevenMoore]

Silver on copper is just that: silver on copper. A thin layer or silver over a thicker one of copper.

[@RonieronBagot]

Hi i found a teapot silver plate

[@PaulaDavis-SBCC]

I have a silent butler with the marks of P in a circle; S in a circle; a shield divided in three with what looks like a standing dog or wolf, crossed swords and a D in the bottom third and Cc in a circle...all marks are in a row. Can you tell me what those might mean? I have not been able to locate them anywhere.

[@TheresaHatchel]

I have a plàtter that has a goat with horns and a lion on each end and on the middle it's got an O L o above the l . Then says it's made in the USA

[@TheresaHatchel]

Is there any value there?

[@Cadavu2]

Why don’t any of these videos start with the fact that silver for the last few hundred years has to be MARKED. Silver-plating is often marked as well. Get a lupe. If it has a mark buy it. If it does not and cannot do an acid test on it, don’t buy it. Everybody in the industry works this way.😂

[@MrStevenMoore]

I and I think the vast majority of people know about hallmarks. I’m sure you also know that hallmarks are often rubbed or hard to find. There’s always a place for knowledge

[@edwardbibbins4647]

Oh dear Steven, you seem to have upset Mr Baggott. Who knew there were Prima Donnas in the antique world?! Surely anyone interested in buying silverware knows about the differing marks without resorting to a gentle tap anyway

[@MrStevenMoore]

Well quite.

[@twhjonesladi]

Hello, I found a silver tray at a sale and it is stamped Germany on the back and has a crest in the center of the tray. It is huge and quite heavy. I have done the magnet test and the ice cube test. Both indicate it is silver. I haven't found any other markings but I don't have a magnifies glass. Any thoughts. Thanks for your help.