Is this silver or plated ?

[lolo1965]

Is this a fake ? What does the Hallmark say ?





Thank you for your answers.

[ckbawden]

PLATA is silver in espanol so it does not mean "Plated". I doubt its a fake but its impossible to tell for sure from a photo. Beautiful!

[admin]

Hi Lolo,
Literally translated ->
GAD (maker's initials)
Sterling
Made in Mexico
Silver 925

For an explanation of the mark on right with #219, see the Mexican Marks Page on this site.
http://www.925-1000.com/mexican_marks.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Regards, Tom

ps. Spanish for plated = plateado