American sterling silver bowl, mark of Alvin, 20th century, of circular shape with scroll rim and fluted sides, marked, weight 495 grams height 3.15 in. diameter 11.81 in.
- Sterling Silver - Sterling silver is a mixture of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% of another metal, usually copper. Fine silver is 99.9% pure silver, and is relatively soft and the addition of the very small amount of copper gives the metal enough strength and hardness to be worked into jewellery, decorative and household objects.
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