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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;MrNate, post: 1258759, member: 5515&quot;]I think I know what he was referring too and I agree.</p><p><br /></p><p>Silverplate over copper usually has an even reddish or blue tone that’s pretty easy to spot.</p><p><br /></p><p>The old quadruple plate with white or special metal is also easy to see.</p><p><br /></p><p>For modern pieces I’m frequently looking for quality clues: ugly joints on the feet of a bowl, patterns that don’t appear to be etched by hand etc.</p><p><br /></p><p>I get fooled initially by the look of reed and Barton Silverplate, it usually looks right to me until I see the marks. I suspect it’s the amount of silver overlay they use.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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