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Is silver over copper worth anything?
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Silver over copper is generally not worth very much because there is not enough silver to melt down the items. The items can be resold but do not usually retain resale value.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
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Japanese Mixed Metal Silver on Copper Tray with Dragon Motifs
Located in New York, NY
Japanese mixed metal copper and silver two-handled tray, from the late 19th or early 20th century
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Copper
"Remembrance" Heavy Silver on Copper Tea Tray
By International Silver
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A fine, heavy silver on copper tea tray; graceful borders enhanced by floral sprays & florets
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Copper
$175 Sale Price
40% Off
Vintage English Victorian Silver on Copper Silver Plated Serving Platter Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage English Victorian Silver on Copper Silver Plated Serving Platter Tray. Circa Early to Mid
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver Plate
large Antique Silver plated on Copper Serving Tray France
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice large and heavy silver plated and Brass serving tray . Decorated Rim and handles with
Category
Antique 1880s French Victorian Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Sheffield Silver 'Silver on Copper' Meat Dome and Tray, Circa 1840-1850
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Sheffield silver-plate (silver on copper) meat dome and tray, Circa 1840-1850.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Sheffield Plate
Monogram Gorham Silver Plated Tea Tray
By Gorham
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A superb quality Gorham silver plated on copper oval tea tray encrusted in cast vintage motifs
Category
Early 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate, Copper
$360 Sale Price
40% Off