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Thread: What is the base metal for most silver plate if it is not magnetic?

  1. 01-28-2023, 01:31 PM #1
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    What is the base metal for most silver plate if it is not magnetic?

    Title says it all.

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    It is often brass or copper plated brass.
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    Thanks that is what I was thinking.

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    I've cut up a couple items, both looked like the base metal was copper.
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    The stuff I've seen was brass with a nickle coat and silver plate over that.
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