Those days over with long ago. The stuff you see today is plated, very seldom you find 92.5 anymore. IF you do find 92.5 sterling, keep them for eating and cooking with. Just as good as colloidal silver.
How old is *long ago*?
The stuff I just saw in the SalVa thrift store the other day was antique age. It was old and not that expensive.
How do you identify it on old silver items, like from your grandmother?