Items are considered brass or silver-plated when a thin layer of the metal is applied to a core material—usually of a lesser value—to protect or upgrade an item. "Plating is often used to enhance the ...

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That gorgeous antique silver you scored at the flea market (or from Aunt Jean) is begging for you to bust it out at your next dinner party. The only problem is that, thanks to all that tarnish, your ...

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That gorgeous antique silver you scored at the flea market (or from Aunt Jean) is begging for you to bust it out at your next dinner party. The only problem is that, thanks to all that tarnish, your ...