Anybody familiar with the term "PEARL SILVER" on an antique souvenir spoon?
CaptHenway
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Looking through a collection of early 20th century souvenir spoons, mostly marker "STERLING," but there is one of a contemporary design marked "PEARL SILVER." Anybody ever hear of the term, and know what it means?
I suspect it is silver plated, but do not know the term.
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I remember the term pearl necklace, cannot recall a marker of pearl gutter. Sorry probably didn't help but hope you find the answer. RGDS!
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Had never heard or seen the term before. Was able to find one source that defined it as: " The phrase "pearl silver" was stamped on flatware that was actually nickel silver, that is made of copper, zinc and nickel with no silver content. "
So apparently a marketing term to help sell the items I suppose.
Same as German silver?
From the source that I found, sounds like the same as German silver.
Thank you all for your comments.