Holmes and Edwards silverware is not made of solid silver but rather is typically silver-plated. The company was known for producing high-quality silver-plated flatware, often made of stainless steel with a thin layer of silver. While it may have the appearance of real silver, it does not have the same intrinsic value as solid silver items.
Holmes & Edwards inlaid silver is really just silver plate and does not have a high value.
Holmes & Edwards with XIV on silver flatware indicates that the piece was manufactured by the Holmes & Edwards Silver Company, which was founded in the late 19th century. The XIV likely refers to the specific pattern or design of the flatware. This marking signifies the maker and pattern of the piece, providing valuable information for collectors and enthusiasts of antique silverware.
I have a set of 1847 Rogers Bros. TS Reflection Silverware. What is it worth?
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I would go to websites about silver silverware and see if there is a list of prices for 1945 silver silverware
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Do these two silverware companies use sterling silver or silverplate: Internationl & co., and Imperial.
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
Nickels from the WWII Years did partially have silver in them. One is worth $1.75
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