Silver Ink......your newsletter for silver, china, crystal, linens and ornaments...........

May  2008

Welcome to our May 2008 Newsletter. As a previous customer and/or inquirer of our service, you will be provided with fun and useful information regarding history, piece identification, silversmiths, china manufacturers, and more. You will be alerted to our monthly "specials" for special occasion gifts and replacement. This month we will tell you about:

 
18/10 and 18/8 Stainless Flatware
Stainless steel flatware is referred to as 18/10 or 18/8.  These numbers refer to the percentage of chromium and nickel in the stainless steel alloy.  "18" is the chromium content; it gives flatware its strength.  "10" or "8" is the nickel content; it gives flatware shine and rust resistance.  There is almost no difference between 18/10 and 18/8 stainless.  These numbers do not refer to weight; weight is determined by the style and design of the pattern.

STAINLESS SPECIAL ...Click to view !!.... "Carouselle" by Yamazaki
Link to our "sterling" page...www.rmsterling.com/sterling.html
Link to our "silverplate" page...www.rmsterling.com/silverplate.html
 

Royal Doulton
It all began with John Doulton in 1815 who invested in a small pottery in London producing stoneware.  In 1877 a factory in Stoke-on-Trent was acquired and later began producing bone china. Kind Edward VII authorized Doulton to use the word "Royal" to describe their ware in 1901.  Royal Doulton acquired Minton China in 1968; however Royal Doulton was acquired by Pearson in 1972 and merged it with Allied English Potteries which also brought Royal Crown Derby, Royal Albert and Lawleys into the merger.  This merger produced one of the world's largest manufacturers of fine bone china.
  

CHINA SPECIAL ...Click to view !!...."Angelique" by Royal Doulton
Link to our "china" page...www.rmsterling.com/china.html
 

Graduation Gifts
It's that time of year again!!  We have a few suggestions for the perfect graduation gift for those special  young men and women who have completed high school, college...and beyond.....

Silverplated Jewelry Box, 4" x 3 1/2".....$49
Silverplated and glass Art Nouveau Powder Jar, 3 7/8"....$34
Sterling "Grande Baroque" by Wallace Purse Mirror.....$35
Stainless Pocket Flask by Towle, 4 oz.....$34
Silverplated Computer Mouse by Wallace.....$29
Sterling Double Jigger in "Lion" by Wallace.....$68

How Do I Order?
These are just a few of the many wonderful items found on our website.   We invite you to browse through our silver, china, crystal, linens and collectible Christmas ornaments.  If you have questions and/or would like to order, please give us a toll free call at 1-800-851-2055 or email info@rmsterling.com. Visa/Mastercard accepted by phone only.  

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