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.
sterling silver flatware should be stored in a cool dry place,covered.
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ho w much is 92.5 sterling silver flatware at current prices
There are a wide variety of retail locations and internet websites that sell sterling silver flatware sets. Macy's, Bed Bath & Beyond, and Amazon are just a few examples of companies that stock this item.
"Georg Jensen silver is referring to flatware. Georg Jensen offers sterling silver flatware, steel cutlery and barware. The pieces are absolutely beautiful."
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
jewelry stores if its real silver
silverplate!
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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.
If it is marked "STERLING" OR "925" on the back of it, it means the silver is about 92.5% of the total weight of that piece. Otherwise the piece of silver plate flatware contains very insignificant amount of silver.