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How can you tell if a 1883 FBRodgers piece is silver or silverplated?
FB Rodgers was a manufacturer of silver plated products and did not produce any sterling. To tell if a piece of silver is sterling or plate, the word sterling or .925 or 925/1000 must be stamped somewhere on the piece. If it is not, it is plate or some other material.
Is gorham silver or silverplate?
Gorham is known for producing both sterling silver and silverplate items. The company was founded in 1831 and initially focused on sterling silver, later expanding to include silverplated products. To determine whether a specific Gorham piece is silver or silverplate, you can look for markings; genuine sterling silver pieces will be marked "Sterling" or "925," while silverplate items may be marked with "EP" (electroplated) or "Silverplate."
Is Original Rogers Deluxe Plate Precious silver or silverplated?
I have the same set...it is silverplated.
Is a silver pitcher labeled henley oneida community limited silver or silverplated?
Silver plated!
What is worth more sterling silver or silver?
"Sterling silver" refers to the purity of a particular silver object - specifically, sterling silver is 92.5% silver.
Is the value of sterling silver different than 925 silver?
No, sterling silver is a type of silver alloy that contains 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other metals, usually copper. Therefore, sterling silver is also referred to as 925 silver due to its composition.
What is difference between oxidized silver and sterling silver?
Oxidized silver is not necessarily sterling silver but sterling silver can be oxidized. Oxidation is a finish on silver, otherwise known as tarnish. Sterling silver can tarnish and silver plate can tarnish, too.
Is silver plating over sterling silver jewelry real sterling silver?
Hi,silver plating over sterling silver is not real sterling silver.Sterling silver is a unique blend of silver and usually copper. It contains 92.5% silver, that is why the number on sterling silver jewelleries and other stuff is 925.
When and where did sterling silver begin?
Sterling silver is 92.5% silver. It is unclear exactly when it was first used. It may have been the sterling silver penny.
Can you put sterling silver in the oven?
No. The sterling silver will melt.
Does Avon sell sterling silver?
only some of their jewelery are sterling silver and it will state weither it is plated or sterling silver.
Is Gorham Chantilly Sterling solid sterling silver?
Chantilly is a pattern. Sterling silver is not pure silver, it is 925 parts out of a thouand, or 92.5% silver
