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Silverplate Reinforced
Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2012 1:28 am
by dollyway
I have purcahsed a pair of small silver candle holders at a thrift shop. They say STERLING REINFORCED. What does sterling reinforced mean, I have never seen this before.
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Re: Silverplate Reinforced
Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2012 4:22 am
by dognose
Hi,
Welcome to the Forum.
'Sterling Reinforced' is another term for loading a piece made from very thin sheet silver.
See 'Loading' at:
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Trev.