Silver Overlay or Silver Deposit?

Q: I am wondering if you can identify this vase and possibly its value. The design is in silver leaf inlay and probably about 100 years old. I would appreciate your help. A: Your compote is what is known as silver deposit or silver electroplated glass, although most people refer to it as silver overlay. […]

Silver Overlay: A Sparkling Add

During the last decades of the 19th century, glassmakers were experimenting with shaping and decorating glass in new ways. Glass with silver overlay became popular when a process was developed that electroplated sterling silver on glass. A sparkling silver overlay on glass and pottery adds value to any piece. A limited number of companies did […]