simeon l. & george h rogers company oneida ltd gardenia pattern 1941 silver plate flatware
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.
One popular brand of stainless steel flatware made in the US is Liberty Tabletop. They manufacture their flatware in their factory in upstate New York with high-quality stainless steel materials. They offer a variety of patterns and designs to choose from.
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.)
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.
On the website they just say they meet US standards for lead content but, they specifically do NOT say they are lead FREE.
The markings on the back of Oneida stainless flatware typically indicate the brand, the pattern name, and the type of stainless steel used. Common markings include "Oneida," the specific pattern name, and terms like "18/10," which refers to the composition of the stainless steel, containing 18% chromium and 10% nickel for durability and corrosion resistance. These markings help consumers identify the quality and design of the flatware. Additionally, some pieces may have a "stainless" mark, confirming they are made from stainless steel.
My "Easton" place settings and replacement pieces I bought up until 2004, or so, said made in USA. The replacement place spoon I just received (Feb 2008) says it was made in Indonesia.
There are several places online where you can buy flatware made from antlers. One of those places is a website called The Find. They have many different varieties of flatware made from antlers.
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Presumably one is made in China? Other than that the question makes no obvious sense as functional flatware is essentially never made from anything but metal.