Only a few words....Occasionally you come across a piece of 15 carat gold. It is usually marked 15ct but sometimes 625. It has a gold content of 625 parts per 1000 or 62.5% gold.
This WAS a British Commonwealth standard for a high carat, strongly yellow and reasonably hard gold that was used in pieces that had a lot of wear like bracelets, chains, etc but high quality gold was still required.
International Silver Co. according to the website antiquesandthearts.com
The "IS" stamp on a silver spoon likely stands for International Silver Co, which was a prominent American silver manufacturer. The stamp helps to identify the manufacturer of the spoon and can also sometimes indicate the silver content of the piece.
rogers cutlery & CO
International silver Co, US, used an Indian head mark.
what does dm stamped on gold mean
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international silver co. but not meaning its a sterling still might be plate
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
It stands for J & C Ferrara jewelry co.
IS stands for the International Silver Co. and unless it says sterling or 925/1000 it is silver plate.
Tiffany & Co. jewelry typically features a hallmark stamp that includes the brand name "Tiffany & Co." along with the metal purity, such as "925" for sterling silver or "750" for 18k gold. The stamp is usually located in discreet areas, like the inner band of rings or the clasp of necklaces and bracelets. The font is elegant and may include a specific Tiffany typeface, reflecting the brand's luxurious aesthetic. Authentic Tiffany pieces will always have this stamp, ensuring their legitimacy.
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