"Lloyd E. Sponenburgh" lloydspinsidemindspring.com wrote in message
. 3.70...
Wifey has a small silverplate gravy bowl which has been discontinued by
Oneida, and is/was in need of re-plating. A local shop claimed to have
re-
done it, but in fact _painted_ and buffed the inside, rather than actually
stripping to copper (or filling) and re-plating.

She priced the work at a museum conservator's shop, and ducked back out
the
door upon hearing his $1500 price. She'd like it done, but figures the
piece was only worth about $150 new, so it doesn't make sense to spend
more
than that having it re-done.

Anyone here do this pro/semi-pro?

LLoyd

Try a silversmith that makes the stuff! Most can electroplate worn plate.
Failing that, contact a manufacturing jeweller in you're area.

Steve R.