Child Mug, STERLING hallmark, but doesnt look like silver

[eleazar]

Hi, I have this mug that has the STERLING mark but it doesnt look like silver, does anyone can tell what it is??
Thankss!!

[silverport]

Hello »eleazar«

Well a diagnosis by images is difficult!

The optical appearances suggest to me that the mug is made from a Copper-Zinc-Nickel alloy, popular called Nickel-Silver, or German Silver, ...

The punches are maybe only marketing "suggestions"; please read e.g. in the following topic the experience of our contributor »ValkyrieVixen«:

http://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic ... 11&t=22647" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Kind regards silverport

[silverly]

Encyclopedia of American Silver Manufacturers Dorothy T. Rainwater...2004 Revision notes a Hallmark Silversmiths Inc in New York, New York as of at least 1917. The line drawing of the mark is plain compared to your underscored version, but I wouldn't be too surprised if they're not the same outfit. The company Rainwater idenitified merged with Hunt Silver Co Inc in 1954 to form Hunt-Hallmark Co.

[silverly]

Oh by the way, it is no doubt sterling silver as marked. A nice looking cup. If it were mine, it wouldn't warrant repair, but it's too nice to get rid of. Clean it really good with silver polish and a fair amount of elbow grease; you'll be surprised how well it shines up, I think.

[eleazar]

Thank you very much for your answers!!