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Monday is casual English antiques and bric-a-brac.

Tuesday evening it's carriage trade, very fine furniture with English, French, Italian, East Coast American and Buenos Aires' sophisticated antique furniture and furnishings.

Viewing 8 a.m. - 6:30 auction, until it all goes.

TWICE WEEKLY AUCTIONS

10205 Sweetwater Ln

Houston, TX 77037

(281) 931-0100

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gallery auctions headquarters

Magnolia Gardens Auction House

24900 FM 1488,

Magnolia, TX 77255

(936) 372-9041

Saturday night auctions

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Antique Vermeil locket

Answer:

Vermeil

Sterling silver reacts much better with gold than other base materials.

The process is often used in “gold ware” flatware and hollowware.

And as you know, gold does not tarnish in the manner that silver does.

When “gold ware” is engraved, the silver layer underneath shows through. This layering technique is often employed in jewelry.

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What is the “official” word for sterling silver that has been plated with 14K gold?

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