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What is the base metal of silver plated flatware?
The base metal of silver plated flatware is typically copper or brass. These metals are less expensive than silver and provide a sturdy foundation for the silver plating.
Is flatware from the international sterling company real silver or plated?
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
Is it unsafe to use Rogers silver plated flatware when the silver has worn off?
yes
What does IS mean on silver ware?
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.
Is 1847 roger bros is silverware silver or plated?
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.
When was lady doris silver plated flatware dated?
It is from 1929, and it was made by Wm. Rogers.
Does stainless steel flatware contain 925 silver?
No, stainless steel flatware does not contain 925 silver. Stainless steel is a different material composed primarily of steel and chromium, while 925 silver refers to sterling silver which is an alloy containing 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metals.
Pieces for your Olive patterns silver plated flatware Anyone have some or know where to get it?
Replacements.com may have it.
Is there a way to test the safety of old silver plated flatware?
Yes, tread on it then hit it with a hammer.
Is 1847 rogers bros silver or silver plate?
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.
Is 1847 Rogers Bros IS silverware sterling silver or plated?
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.
What does Wm Rogers reinforced plate AA IS mean on flatware?
Oh, dude, Wm Rogers reinforced plate AA IS on flatware means it's silverplate made by the William Rogers Manufacturing Company. The "AA" stands for the quality of the silver plating, and "IS" likely refers to the International Silver Company, which acquired Rogers in the 1890s. So, like, it's just fancy talk for saying your flatware is silver plated and probably pretty old school.
