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Using the Magnet Test to Determine Value of Silver Tea Set
Written on December 11, 2013 at 10:27 am, by Arch Enterprises
“I am looking to sell an unmarked antique sterling silver tea set. How do I find out if it’s sterling silver? I got it from my grandmother who says it’s real. From Ashley in Pelham, Georgia”
Hi Ashley,
Thanks for the inquiry about your grandmother’s antique Silver Tea Set. Some older Sterling Silver Serving Sets will sometimes have a number i.e., 925 or 825 which prove authenticity, however, some pieces may have no indication at all especially if they are very old or are made in different countries that may have their own markings.
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