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If a bowl is marked "sterling," does that mean the entire bowl is sterling silver?

I just came across a silver serving dish that is marked "sterling" on the bottom. The inside of the bowl has tarnish that looks consistent with silver, but what I was wondering is if by being marked "sterling" does that mean that the entire bowl is sterling or just that the bowl contains sterling?

If the bowl appears to be all silver, then I'd say that it's probably all sterling. This can get a little complicated with jewelry, where some parts might be sterling and others silver plate, but with a plain silver bowl I think it's pretty straightforward: it sounds like a sterling bowl.

Are there any other marks on the bottom of the bowl? Often antique sterling will have "hallmarks" stamped on it, indicating the maker, the place it came from, and the year it was made. These are typically animal shapes, sometimes an anchor, and often a letter indicating the date. If the bowl has those marks, it's sterling and you might be able to learn more about it by searching "silver hallmarks" and doing some research.

Sterling silver is actually not pure silver. It's an alloy, usually being 92.5% silver and the rest usually copper. (Some sterling pieces are stamped "925" for identification.) Other percentages were common in past times and some other countries. Pure silver is just too soft to use, so it needs another metal added to make it stronger.

Anyhow, if your bowl says "sterling," I think the likelihood is that the whole thing is sterling.

Hope this helps!

2008-10-10 01:42:02 by Michael S | Posted in Other - Home & Garden

how much is an eagle stamp sterling silver bowl worth?

how much is an eagle stamp sterling silver bowl worth?

You need to give a little more info. Depends on what the stamp looks like (who made it), the time period, and whether or not it's really sterling..dents, scratches, etc. Post pics and more info. and I might be able to tell you. Sterling of course is worth more than silver plate and more collectible as well.

2008-08-21 20:57:31 by shoeypilot | Posted in Hobbies & Crafts

Can you J.B.weld a sterling silver bowl to bricks ?

My dumb dog tips the dry food over and barks at the bowl , wasting food daily ?

I would think it would work just fine. Scratch up the bottom of the bowl with a wire brush or some sandpaper for grip first.

2008-08-30 15:32:19 by sm100274 | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs

Where can I find a value for some sterling spoons?

I found 2 little sterling spoons about 3 1/2 inches long and only about a 1/2 inch wide on the bowls. Both are sterling and very light weight one has been engraved on the back with 1875-1900 which I figure was given as an anniversary gift and the other has a twisted handle most of the way. I would like to know what the value would be and if it would be alright to dip them in some silver polish to clean them up.

DON'T CLEAN THEM! Take them somewhere for an appraisal as is, with all of the tarnish and age on them.

2006-10-29 06:34:00 by L I | Posted in Hobbies & Crafts

Where can you get the soft flannel no-tarnish cloth covers in which to store sterling silver trays, bowls, etc

Have you tried bed bath & beyond? Or go to a higher end retail store like bloomingdales & look for them in the housewares dept or in the fine china & silverware dept. At the very least get some cheap flannel shirts & sew a few up for yourself (like a pillow case), put the silver in & wrap it up, not fancy but it works.

2006-09-25 14:50:19 by Mez | Posted in Other - Home & Garden

What network can I watch the super bowl on?

I am in the middle east and am watching on Orbit Espn and getting the NFL network feed and Sterling sharpe is doing play by play, it is terrible. Are there any other networks? I have 999 channels and do not want to surf away to find out.

It is just about over, but you may try afrts if you get it and can put up with the bs psa commercials, but i just put up with sterling and his endless yammer. Al riyadiyah has it with arabic speaking. That would be just about as annoying as sterling sharpe. I wish we got the CBS feed.

2007-02-04 18:30:24 by Ed Borden | Posted in Football (American)

Where can I buy silver polish?

I'm looking to polish a sterling silver bowl and vase that are tarnished. I was thinking Target might have it...but I didn't want to take a trip out there to find out they didn't carry it.

Grocery stores, Walmart

One brand name I use is Wrights Silver Polish.

I also use tooth paste.

Another alternative is to put some aluminum foil in bathtub with some powdered laundry detergent (like Tide) and enough water to cover your bowl. Just leave it in there until you see the tarnish disappear. Then rinse and dry the bowl with warm water.

2007-07-25 16:15:37 by RatHouseCafe | Posted in Cleaning & Laundry