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
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.
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.
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.
They did both genuine sterling and sterling plate, the genuine flatware and dishes will be marked Sterling.
International Silver Company, founded in 1898 from a number of smaller silver manufacturers that specialized in silver plated tableware.
Sterling Silver" Flatware is actually plated
The International Silver Company 4819 is typically a mark found on silver-plated items rather than solid sterling silver. While the company has produced sterling silver pieces, the presence of "4819" generally indicates a silverplate designation. To confirm whether a specific piece is sterling, one should look for a "sterling" or "925" stamp on the item.
The "IS" mark on Wm. Rogers silver indicates that the piece is made of "International Silver," which is a company that produced silver-plated items. Wm. Rogers was a brand under the umbrella of International Silver Company, known for their silver-plated flatware and hollowware. The "IS" mark signifies that the item is a product of this company, rather than solid silver.
Flatware marked with "Alaska 96" is typically silver-plated rather than warranted sterling silver. The "96" often indicates a year or a specific design related to Alaska, but it does not guarantee the piece is made of sterling silver, which must be marked with "925" or "sterling." While silver-plated items can have value, their worth is generally less than that of sterling silver, depending on the brand, age, and condition.
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.
"Wm Rogers reinforced plate AA IS" on flatware indicates that the flatware was manufactured by the William Rogers company, known for producing silver-plated flatware. The "reinforced plate" refers to a process where a thin layer of silver is bonded to a base metal, typically copper or nickel. The "AA IS" likely denotes the specific pattern or design of the flatware.
925 is the international hallmark for sterling silver, it is not gold If it is gold-colored, then it is gold-plated sterling