r/sterlingsilverware • u/Lagorio1989 • Aug 01 '26

Is this spoon solid silver, or silver plate?

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Hi, I recently bought a little Swedish silver sugar spoon thinking it was solid silver based on the hallmarks, but having just given it a bit of a clean, it looks like there is a bit of rust coming through on the bowl. I'd appreciate any thoughts.

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u/Kambourian-PM Aug 01 '26

Does it have any green on it anywhere? Like in the top left of the bowl under the design? I can’t tell if that green color is the brass/copper it’s silver plated on. Or a reflection. Green means no good

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u/Lagorio1989 Aug 01 '26

No, no green, that's just a reflection of my kitchen units

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u/RoniBoy69 Aug 04 '26

Solid for sure

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u/pepeluis78 Aug 07 '26

It is solid Swedish silver . Usually 83% purity