The U.S. Department of Labor Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs defined Asian-Pacific Islander as A person with origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, South Asia, or the Pacific Islands.
1 Chain link silver pieces can also be repaired by using O-rings to reconnect the chain back together again or attempting to re-link the chain link by trying to open one of the links to reconnect them. Simply re-clamp the chain link to get it to stay put.  Some pieces of jewelry are tougher to repair.
Most American silver made after 1860 was clearly marked. As you'll find in the following pictorial price guide, however, antique silver plate is not void of value although it rarely sells for as much as comparably styled and weighted antiques fashioned of sterling silver. Simpson & Hall silver...MORE plate. Includes fork. No damage or repairs.