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It's best to use special cleaning products specifically for polishing silver. Apply the cleaner to 100% cotton balls so as not to scratch the silver and rub gently. If the tarnish doesn't come off, try an old toothbrush with softened bristles. There's a good article on caring for silver at link below.
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∙ 11y agoSterling silver flatware or jewelry can be cleaned by using the specialized cleaning products that can be bought in Walmart. If they are not available then it is possible to use whitening toothpaste very carefully.
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∙ 16y agoif its rust or something like that, use toothpaste
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∙ 14y agoWe have a set of stainless steel flatware which shows patches of small black pits and discoloration. Please advise.
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∙ 11y agoYou should hand wash your silver flatware, using a mild soap and a soft cloth. After you rinse it with warm water, you should use a soft cloth to,dry it.
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∙ 10y agoYou can prevent water stains by drying stainless steel flatware right after washing. Use olive oil to remove any existing spots.
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Is flatware from the international sterling company real silver or plated?
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
Is it unsafe to use Rogers silver plated flatware when the silver has worn off?
yes
What does IS mean on silver ware?
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.
Is 1847 roger bros is silverware silver or plated?
Plated. 1847 is the year Rogers Bros. was founded and is part their hallmark; it is not the year your flatware was manufactured. The IS (International Silver) stamp indicates you have silver plated flatware manufactured after 1898. Silverplate has no scrap value. For more information see Related Questions, below.
When was lady doris silver plated flatware dated?
It is from 1929, and it was made by Wm. Rogers.
Pieces for your Olive patterns silver plated flatware Anyone have some or know where to get it?
Replacements.com may have it.
Is there a way to test the safety of old silver plated flatware?
Yes, tread on it then hit it with a hammer.
Is 1847 rogers bros silver or silver plate?
Plated. 1847 is the year Rogers Bros. was founded and is part their hallmark; it is not the year your flatware was manufactured. The IS (International Silver) stamp indicates you have silver plated flatware manufactured after 1898. Silverplate has no scrap value. For more information see Related Questions, below.
What does Wm Rogers reinforced plate AA IS mean on flatware?
Wm Rogers Reinforced Plate AA IS on flatware is a code for the maker and the type of silver used. Wm Rogers is the maker. Reinforced plate means that it is not 100% silver, but a silver plated metal. The AA and IS are codes for where it was manufactured.
Is 1847 Rogers Bros IS silverware sterling silver or plated?
The Rogers Bros. silverware is silver plated flatware. IS means your set was made after Rogers Bros. was acquired by International Silver Company, around 1898.For more information see Related Links, below.
Does stainless steel flatware contain 925 silver?
No. It's just steel no silver at all. If it is silver plated it will say so, but that does not mean it contains silver. A plus A nicely made set of stainless steel flatware may not be silver, but you don't have to take it out of it's presentation box once a month to polish it.
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.
