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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Sam_I_am.MiaFLUSA, post: 3132176, member: 84102&quot;]I can&#039;t explain why but by the numerous antique pieces I&#039;ve observed over many years, I don&#039;t believe ormolu gilted items wore nearly as well as electroplated items.&nbsp; I&#039;ve also observed that deteriorated plated look not only on antique jewelry, but frequently on gilted bowls and tines of antique silver flatware for which those parts were gilted not only for enhanced appearance, but to protect them from particularly salty or acidic foods.&nbsp; Perhaps a chemist from among the CT members can explain the difference in the sustainability of <b><i>electroplating</i></b> <i>vs</i>. <i><b>ormolu</b></i>.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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