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Is flatware from the international sterling company real silver or plated?
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∙ 12y ago
99.99% of the time it is Plated, once again it is not silver. the only flatware that is made of silver will say on it somewhere STERLING
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What does the IS on silverware stand for?
IS stands for International Silver (Company). FB Rogers, Wm Rogers, and Rogers Bros. (or Rogers & Sons) were some of the American silverplate manufacturers that were combined into the International Silver Company in 1898. The IS mark indicates the flatware is silverplate, rather than sterling.
Is 1847 Rogers Bros IS silverware sterling silver or plated?
The Rogers Bros. silverware is silver plated flatware. IS means your set was made after Rogers Bros. was acquired by International Silver Company, around 1898.For more information see Related Links, below.
What does IS mean on silver ware?
The "IS" silver marking on flatware stands for "International Silver Company". The flatware is silver plated. Visit the link below for details about other silver markings too.
Did the standard silver co ltd Toronto produce silver plated or sterling silver dishes?
They did both genuine sterling and sterling plate, the genuine flatware and dishes will be marked Sterling.
What does the mark IS mean on silver plate flatware?
International Silver Company, founded in 1898 from a number of smaller silver manufacturers that specialized in silver plated tableware.
What is the most common piece of bad news the Pawn Stars give to customers?
Sterling Silver" Flatware is actually plated
Is 1847 roger bros is silverware silver or plated?
Plated. 1847 is the year Rogers Bros. was founded and is part their hallmark; it is not the year your flatware was manufactured. The IS (International Silver) stamp indicates you have silver plated flatware manufactured after 1898. Silverplate has no scrap value. For more information see Related Questions, below.
Does 925 show on black hills gold?
925 is the international hallmark for sterling silver, it is not gold If it is gold-colored, then it is gold-plated sterling
Are there any items from Poole Silver Co that are pure silver vs plated silver?
I was not able to find any references to any sterling (pure) silver items made by the Poole Silver Company. It appears that they only made silver-plated flatware (forks, knives, spoons, etc.) and holloware (bowls, goblets, teapots, etc.)
Is 1847 rogers bros silver or silver plate?
Plated. 1847 is the year Rogers Bros. was founded and is part their hallmark; it is not the year your flatware was manufactured. The IS (International Silver) stamp indicates you have silver plated flatware manufactured after 1898. Silverplate has no scrap value. For more information see Related Questions, below.
What does IS marked on rogers silverware mean?
IS stands for Inlaid silver. ie Holmes and Edwards have a full line of Inlaid silver, which is major improvement over silver palte and the IS is stamped on each piece, usualy in a square box stamp
What is the value of FB Rogers Co silver tray?
its silver plated...unless it says sterling on it. this company was known for making silver plated sets.
