rogers cutlery & CO
silverplate!
International Silver Co. according to the website antiquesandthearts.com
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.
It is the design or pattern and Solingen is the town in Germany where it was made.
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.)
No, "Cicci" does not mean "Frank" in Italian. "Frank" in Italian is "Francesco" or "Franco."
The Oneida is a company that creates Silver Holloware & Flatware. I actually have a fork from the onedia community, so I know they specialize in Silver Plates Flatware and Holloware. So I would think par plate would mean Silver Plate.
"Frank" in Polish is "Franciszek" or "Franek".
How the last name "smith" was invented.
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.
IS stands for the International Silver Co. and unless it says sterling or 925/1000 it is silver plate.