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Silverware
Silverware is a term used for utensils for serving or eating food that, such as forks, spoons, knives, etc.
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What is the correct silverware placement on a dinner table?
The knives should be located on the right and work the wway inwards for the dishes so furthest away from the plate 1st dish closet last dish .The same priniple for the fork on the left.The spoons at the top of the plate pointing left, same principle of working your way in again.
Why did many people prefer to convert their silver currency into silverware?
it was more easily identified and was less likely to be stolen
metal
answer #2) stainless steel or can be made from nice silver
What is the going price for sterling silverware?
If you're asking about antique resale value, the answer depends on the silversmith or manufacturer, the age, condition, pattern, and rarity. It is also important to determine whether the silverware is solid sterling or silverplate; many people confuse the two. Silverplate has very little resale value, a few hundred dollars, at most.
If you're asking about selling the silverware to a refinery, the price will be a factor of the weight of the silverware times whatever percentage of the market rate the refinery is willing to pay. If you're thinking of selling your silver for scrap, it would be a good idea to check the antique resale value first, as that might be higher.
Another word of caution about silverplate. Refiners won't take it (and they can tell the difference) because the cost of recovering the tiny amount of silver (about .20 mm surface thickness) is more than the value of the metal itself.
I would go to websites about silver silverware and see if there is a list of prices for 1945 silver silverware
well it depends which size but normal size still in plastic $64
What do people use silver for?
It can be melted down and put into molds to make silverware and jewelry.
Is Wallingford Co. an actual silver ware company?
Search "Wallingford Co." + "silver." It seems several manufacturers of silver and silverplate were manufacturing in Wallingford, Ct. in the mid-late 1800s. One source says that Wallace bought out one or two of them.
Which is the world's best crockery and cutlery?
Maxwell and Williams by far...affordable and reliable. it really is fantastic
What is rogers bros charter oak pattern worth?
Depends on what piece(s) you have, as well as condition. If there is plate loss (missing silver), then the value is dramatically less. Different pieces have different value, depending on the rarity of the piece. The most common pieces are of course the least valuable. For good, current value, eBay is a great place to check. Look at ended auctions to see actual prices that pieces sold for. Charter Oak can be worth good money, for pieces in great condition.
I'll bet it is an "I" and an "S": International Silver bought the rights to use the [Eagle] Wm. Rogers [Star] stamp in 1989, and I have some flatware made in 1938 which has "[Eagle] Wm. Rogers [Star] sectional IS" stamped on the back. ("Sectional" refers to heavier plating on areas receiving heavier wear.) Check http://www.replacements.com/silver/INS.htm#5 for photos of a huge number of silverware patterns - I found mine!
What is the value of WM rogers and sons silverware with the number 12 marked on it?
I have been told that the 12 denotes the DWT or pennyweight of the item. It is supposed to be silver and not silverplate. I am not sure what pattern you have but check it to see if it is silver and not silverplate. I think the value can be determined by finding the actual pattern name, or if you want to scrap it, see what silver is bringing per ounce right now.
How do you remove cutlery marks from china plates?
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What does the stamped mark A1 mean on Walker and Hall silverware?
Al The "A1" mark is sometimes found on the reverse side of silver plated flatware and refers to the quality of the silver plate, i.e. "A1" is the best quality for that manufacturer. Lower qualities are usually referred to as "1" or "A", "B" etc..
What does the mark IS mean on silver plate flatware?
International Silver Company, founded in 1898 from a number of smaller silver manufacturers that specialized in silver plated tableware.
Solingen is in Germany and renowned for its steel. You misspelled as Rostrei, the word is Rostfrei which means RUST (Rost) FREE (Frei) in German, in other words, it's Stainless Steel. There are sites for silverware marks.
How do you date antique Italian silverware?
HI, THERE IS A ONLINE SITE CALLED ONLINE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SILVER MARKS, HALLMARKS & MAKERS MARKS. ON THE BACK OF THE PIECE THERE SHOULD ME EATHER THE MFG. TRADE NAME OR SOME KIND OF ICON STAMP, THIS SITE WILL LIST THESE. 99% OF THEM WILL HAVE THE DATES TOO. GOOD LUCK!
What does gauge of stainless steel flatware mean?
Gauge refers to the thickness of the metal used to forge or press the utensils. I see some people are confusing gauge with composition which is normally expressed as the ratio of the 2 types of metal added to the steel in the flatware (ie. 1810, 18/10). I have also seen some people incorrectly stating that the nickel is for lustre... that is only 1 function, it is mainly for corrosion resistance and HARDNESS. ANY metal will polish up nicely.
COMPOSITION (aka GRADE):
In order to be called stainless steel, a steel alloy must contain at least 11.5% chromium. 18/10 is the highest quality, it contains 18 percent chromium, and 10 percent nickel.
Chromium makes the metal rust proof and stain resistant, while the nickel provides some additional corrosion resistance and makes the metal hard. The rest is composite steel, which makes the utensils strong. 18/8 stainless steel is normally less expensive and has slightly less corrosion resistance. Really though, it's probably not very noticeable. I have recently seen 18/0 since the world supply of nickel is rather low lately. I would not recommend getting these as they will not hold up well & may even look rather cheap after a few rounds through the dishwasher.
GAUGE:
Gauge is a measure of thickness, generally from 1 to 4 millimeters, and often determines weight and price of the set. Gauge can be compared by looking at pieces of flatware from the side.
Not all utensils in the same set will have the same gauge... the dinner fork should have a thicker gauge and the salad fork a thinner gauge. The butter knife should have a thicker gauge than all of the other utensils. The gauge imparts strength to the utensil, but it also affects the balance & feel of the utensil in your hand. Good flatware should feel balanced in your hand and feel comfortable whether you are cutting, lifting or piercing food. The gauge reflected on the packaging is generally the average gauge of the utensils. Some more unscrupulous companies my label the package with the thickest gauge piece in the package....
Why is sodium not used for cutlery?
Sodium is a highly reactive metal and would react with moisture in the air or food, which could be dangerous. It would also tarnish and corrode quickly due to its reactivity. Therefore, sodium is not suitable for use in cutlery.
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