[Jewelry making - Article 00144] - [Orchid] Reuse Sterling Silver from flatware

[John Barton]

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    I have a friend who recently purchased about forty pieces of what he
    believes to be sterling flatware (forks, spoons,serving pieces,no
    knives) planning on reselling to someone who would use it to melt
    down. I have never used sterling flat ware to melt down and reuse,
    and wonder what I need to know before purchasing this to make sure
    that it all is actually sterling and not silver plate. I was told
    that they are of different named companies. I have used my own
    unsoldered clean scrap before, adding some new casting grains to it,
    but never these. 

    Any words of wisdom would be appreciated. 

    Best wishes, 
    John Barton 


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