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.
The originators of silver-plating were George Richards Elkington and Henry Elkington who began their research in times of the industrial revolution. By the 1830's they had patented their processes and 1840 saw the technique of electro-plating brought to perfection.