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Of or pertaining to any element, compound or alloy that conducts both heat and electricity.

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feather-edge
Metals; Silver

Finely engraved decoration resembling a bird’s feather; especially popular on flatware in late 18th century.

étui
Metals; Silver

Small decorative case fitted for essential items such as a pencil, scissors and needles; sometimes attached to a chatelaine. 18th century.

epergne
Metals; Silver

An elaborate table centrepiece usually mounted with a large basket or bowl surrounded by stands for various dishes. 18th - 19th century.

entrée dish
Metals; Silver

A covered dish for serving food, sometimes accompanied with heater and stand. 18th-19th century.

engraving
Metals; Silver

Decorating silver by scraping or cutting away material to create a design, especially of armorials and crests.

embossing
Metals; Silver

A form of decoration achieved by pushing silver from beneath creating a raised pattern of domes and curves.

electroplating
Metals; Silver

Technique for depositing a layer of pure silver on base metal article by electrolysis (immersing article into electrically charged solution of pure silver). Developed and ...

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