Silver Plate Value
Important distinction: A "silver plate" (solid silver serving plate) is very different from "silver-plated" items coated with thin silver.
How to Tell the Difference
- Solid silver: Stamped "925", "STERLING", or "800" — valuable
- Silver-plated: Stamped "EP", "EPNS", "Silver Plate" — minimal silver value
Typical Solid Silver Plate Weights
- Bread plate: 100-200 grams
- Dinner plate: 200-400 grams
- Charger plate: 300-500 grams