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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;MrNate, post: 364725, member: 5515&quot;]The plot thickens... So I had previously asked the seller if they could provide me with additional photos of any other marks. I got a response from the seller informing me today they are taking the listing down as they believe it may be a sterling set. The seller mentioned that they just acid tested it after I brought up the markings and it came up as sterling (yes I know they might not be doing a proper test, but this particular seller seems to sell a lot of jewelry and silver so I trust they might know what they’re doing). They’re taking the set to have it looked over by someone who trades in antique silver. I asked if they could let me know what they find out (for curiosity, the forum, and whether I made the right choice to not purchase). I hope the seller updates me, I really do want to know.</p><p><br /></p><p>The one thing that’s still etched in my brain: The silver marks are sooo worn down, I would think that trying to “clobber” a plated item wouldn’t work at all. I would also expect someone putting fake hallmarks on a plated piece would try to make them look perfect (make the marks, then re-plate). Any thoughts on how worn down the marks are?[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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