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 help ID "Silvosia 100" mark on Rococo flatware
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platina Posts: 6 |
posted 09-11-2004 01:16 AM
  
This is an OVERSIZED set of flatware. Darn near weaponry by American standards. I'd love to know Country of Origin, Age and whether it's silverplate or ?... What does "100" mean? Is that an obsolete plating quality term similar to Rogers A1 or something? Here's the mark "SILVOSIA 100" The blades are marked "ROSTFREI" which I know is German stainless steel. I thought these would be older than that though. They have lots of patina but no plate wear (as far as I can see)...even where there are gouges and deep scratches. To me, the scripted name and the number 100 appear to be 'struck' instead of in the mold. They also appear to be struck separately. If so, is this significant or not? Here's another so you can see the overall design:
Dinner Knife: 10" long w/ 5.5" blade. If you need more pics I got 'em. [This message has been edited by platina (edited 12-09-2008).] IP: Logged |
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Arg(um)entum Posts: 304 |
posted 09-11-2004 10:47 AM
You are correct that '100' is an indicator of plating quality but it is not obsolete. It is part of a widely used system by which the manufacturer marks the amount of silver used in plating. The most common grade is '90', so '100' can be considered a bit of a premium quality. While I have no documentation about it, my guess is that this marking system was introduced first in Germany, probably late 1920's or early 30's. IP: Logged |
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Bert unregistered |
posted 09-13-2004 10:04 AM
Hi! As I am from Germany I can confirm the statements of Argumentum. Silver plated flatware was introduced in the late 19th century. The degree of plated silver was started in the eraly 20th century. Numbers appeared on the flatware indicating a plating of 20, 40, or 60. 90 became common in the 20's and 30's 100 was mostly seen in the 50's. The name on the flatware is a fantasy name, which were very common in the 50's like Suprasil or Grasoli! Hope this helps! Bert IP: Logged |
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platina Posts: 6 |
posted 09-13-2004 01:40 PM
Thanks for the info! I wonder how hard it would be to find matching pieces? I have 5 place settings (including cake forks which were not shown) and would like to have 6 settings. Can anyone supply some weblinks (or email addys) to a Silverware replacement service company that deals in German silverplate? IP: Logged |
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