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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Bakersgma, post: 87611, member: 59&quot;]The other possibility is that these are actually plated. Relatively well plated and unworn items will test as sterling when you do not scratch deep enough during the test.</p><p><br /></p><p>The reason I said &quot;French&quot; is that the cartouche for French maker&#039;s marks on solid silver items is a diamond shape. But there should also be a &quot;guarantee&quot; punch somewhere.</p><p><br /></p><p>I see what looks like fork tines on the edge of the picture. Are those of the same design? If so, where is the diamond shape punch on those? If on the base of the tine part and not on the back of the handle, then they are even more likely French.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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