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They did both genuine sterling and sterling plate, the genuine flatware and dishes will be marked Sterling.
If it is marked "STERLING" OR "925" on the back of it, it means the silver is about 92.5% of the total weight of that piece. Otherwise the piece of silver plate flatware contains very insignificant amount of silver.
sterling silver flatware should be stored in a cool dry place,covered.
ho w much is 92.5 sterling silver flatware at current prices
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
All the leading suppliers of flatware in the United States offered flatware patterns in both sterling silver and flatware, although Gorham and Wallace were better known for their sterling
Oneida manufactures stainless steel flatware, but ceased making sterling silver pieces in 2005.
how much sterling silver is in one place setting
"Georg Jensen silver is referring to flatware. Georg Jensen offers sterling silver flatware, steel cutlery and barware. The pieces are absolutely beautiful."
Unless the items are clearly marked Sterling they are silver plated. Rogers made lots of silver plate over the years, and the date is the patent date for the pattern, not the year they were made.
Sterling silver is marked .925; fine silver is marked .999. It appears 3645 may be a pattern or product number.
Sterling silver flatware can be bought online though many of the commonly known department stores such as Macy's or Nieman Marcus, however there are many smaller sites that specialize in sterling silver. You can also purchase direct from the artisans who make them on Etsy.