The following will give you an idea of the types of weighted sterling pieces, the construction of weighted pieces, sample sterling marks, plus a variety of other sterling items you may find. Not all marks are on the bottom of the item. You may find items marked along the edges, on bales, or on the inside.

Assorted sterling items-box with inlay, souvenir hat, hand mirror and match box.	Assorted sterling pieces including salt shaker tops, thimble and jewelry.
Assorted flatware - solid sterling.	Assorted sterling handled items (handles are filled).
Miscellaneous assortment of weighted sterling items.
Weighted candlestick with bottom filler exposed.	Weighted sterling nut dish with top cover of sterling removed to reveal Plaster of Paris filler.
Weighted sterling shaker with sterling bottom removed.	Weighted sterling pedestal sugar with bottom removed to show filler.
Two sterling marks; lion figure is English.	Marks on bottom of piece to show how 'weighted' is shown.
Typical sterling mark.	Typical sterling mark.

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