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Silver bowl stamped sterling it is made by Rogers with an anchor on each side is it silver or silver plate?
If the bowl is stamped "sterling," it is genuine sterling silver, not silver plate.
What does the silver hallmark A1 mean?
A1 is an English term for silver plate. Items with A1 are not sterling silver.
What does A1 Ster mean on jewelry?
A1 Ster typically indicates that a piece of jewelry is made from sterling silver of high quality. The "A1" denotes an excellent grade, while "Ster" refers to sterling silver, which is composed of 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metals, usually copper. This marking assures consumers of the jewelry's silver content and quality.
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 Stratford Silver co Special silver plated or sterling?
silver plate
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.
Is theW M Rogers you S flatware silver?
No, it's actually silver plate. The original pattern was created in 1881, probably by one of the many Rogers labels. Today the patterns are re-created by Oneida and International Silver. I have a set of this silverware marked "1881 Rogers A1" and unraveled the history after a lot of research. My particular pattern is called "Scotia" and was made in 1915, but I obviously thought it was from 1881. If there is a "sterling" mark on the silver, you have sterling.However, most of the Rogers pieces are silver plate. If there is an "IS" marking, check International Silver for the pattern.
What does the hallmark a1 mean?
A1 is an English term for silver plate. Items with A1 are not sterling silver.
Is Meriden b silver sterling or plate?
meriden b company is a sterling silver (hallowware) manufacturing company that made sterling silver pieces. They were established in the 1800's Can you always trust the 'sterling' mark on this company's silver?
Is a spoon marked international deep silver sterling or silver plate?
A spoon marked "International Deep Silver" is typically silver plate rather than sterling silver. International Silver Company produced silver-plated items under this brand, indicating that the spoon has a base metal with a thin layer of silver applied to it. In contrast, sterling silver is made of 92.5% pure silver and is usually marked with "sterling" or "925."
What does EPVS a1 mean on silver plate?
EPVS A1 on silver plate typically indicates that the item is made of electroplated silver, with "EP" standing for electroplate, "VS" for a type of silver plating, and "A1" indicating the quality or thickness of the silver layer. This designation suggests that the piece is not solid silver but has a thin layer of silver applied over a base metal. The quality of the plating can vary, so items marked with A1 are generally considered to have a higher quality than those with lower designations.
Are the silver presidential spoons sterling silver or silver plate?
I was told they are silver plated. I have a set of 37 I am looking to sell.
