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Identifying Markings on Serving Dish

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Date: 11/25/2008 Topics: Collectibles > Antiques | Readers Request > Collectibles  
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I have a serving dish that I think might be real silver, but am not sure. It has several makers marks on it. The first looks to be a crown, the second a lion, the third a lowercase "A" and the last is a "B" in a shield. Can anyone tell me if it a real silver piece or not?

John
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By mklema92658 (Guest Post)
Yes, if it has a lion, it's real. Go to the library to research the marks. There are books devoted to identifying them. Good Luck!

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By louel53 (624) Contact
Are you attempting to determine if it is silver as opposed to silver plate? Either one will tarnish, and if it does not, of course, it isn't silver or silver plate. I don't know how to tell the other two apart, but you could google for this info and see what comes up.

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By susan matthews (90) Contact
John, here's an online place you can look up maker's marks. It may help you.
http://www.925-1000.com/

Good luck,
Susan in Omaha

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By Deeli (1578) Profile Contact
If it has markers on it then it is most likely silver. Call around to local fine china and silver stores/dealers to find out accurate information.

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