Fernandina Island: The Youngest Island of the Galapagos. The Galapagos Islands were formed by volcanic activity. The oldest islands, EspaÃ±ola and San Cristobal, are found on the Eastern part of the archipelago. Fernandina Island, one of the westernmost islands, is also one of the newest: It is still being formed by the islandâs own active volcano.
Silver-plating charges depend on the size of a piece and its base metal. For example, replating a creamer and sugar-bowl set is $40 for the pair. To replate a 5-by-10-inch undecorated tray costs $22 to $25. Replating teapots can cost $30 to $40. Tea trays are $100 and up.
Although you will never get the same profit from your sterling flatware or hollow ware as you would from investment silver, you will always be able to receive the intrinsic value of the piece value minus the costs of refining it. Since sterling is .925 silver, you can usually get at least .75 of the silver metal price. You must remember that the use of your silver over the years is part of your profit. When you buy a new tablecloth, it is very rarely that you can resell it.