As a self-proclaimed history geek, I love spending time in antique shops, thrifting for items that have been around for ...

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Items are considered brass or silver-plated when a thin layer of the metal is applied to a core material—usually of a lesser value—to protect or upgrade an item. "Plating is often used to enhance the ...