I inherited a set of "Community Plate" silver flatware in a wooden chest with a label reading Good Housekeeping Institute serial number 2149. I believe my Mother bought this silverware and the wooden chest sometime before her wedding in 1940.
Oneida manufactures stainless steel flatware, but ceased making sterling silver pieces in 2005.
The Oneida flatware backstamp s.s.s. stands for "satin stainless steel
The Oneida flatware backstamp s.s.s. stands for "satin stainless steel."
Oneida offers several child friendly flatware sets, as does Ginkgo.
Oneida sterling flatware had a mark with a "cube" on the left side of the name. According to my reference, it is "The silver cube. Our silversmiths' mark of excellence," and was used since 1965. The cube is apparently a mark of excellence. (American Sterling Silver Flatware, by Maryanne Dolan.)
simeon l. & george h rogers company oneida ltd gardenia pattern 1941 silver plate flatware
The metal it was made out of. Oneida flatware has little or not value unless it's silver. The company is in a downward spiral & has lost it's reputation as a good flatware manufacturer. Switching to offshore product to increase profit margin has destroyed this company. Sad but true.
Well, honey, "s s s" on Oneida flatware stands for "Stainless Steel Stamped." It's not rocket science, just a little label to let you know what your utensils are made of. So, next time you're at a fancy dinner party, you can impress everyone with your knowledge of flatware markings.
Overall customer reviews for Oneida flatware totals to a four star rating with 104 reviews. A majority of the reviews are 5 star reviews and remaining reviews range from 1 to 4 stars.
Target and Macy's sell stainless flatware. They have many designs and types to choose from. Bloomingdales also sells stainless flatware for all your needs.
The value of Oneida silverware sold in 1969 in the heiress pattern is between 35.00 and 55.00 as of 2014. Oneida is a leading manufacturer of flatware.
The Oneida Ltd silver flatware set with the serial number 2149 was issued in 1946. This particular design is part of the "Community" pattern, which was popular during that era. If you're looking for more specific details about the set or its history, it might be helpful to consult an antique guide or Oneida's historical records.