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A silversmith can determine the class of metal?
Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2011 8:01 pm
by silversmith_
Hello
Do you know if a silversmith can know which is the base metal under silverplating?
Thanks
Re: A silversmith can determine the class of metal?
Posted: Sun Oct 23, 2011 12:30 am
by JLDoggett
Assuming it is not marked with EPNS (Electro Plated Nickle Silver), EPB (Electro Plated Brass) or EPC (Electro Plated Copper), a silversmith might be able to do a scratch test under the base and determine if it is copper/brass, nickle or pot-metal, but it will leave a mark.