Is it Sterling?

The most common questions asked by a seller when I am buying scrap silver:

Is it Sterling?
Is my silver Sterling or silver plated?
What is the difference between Sterling silver and silver plate?

Most Sterling made in the US is marked either Sterling, .925, or 925/1000. If your silver was made in the US and does not have one of these three marks, most likely it is silver plated.

Sterling produced in Great Britain usually have makers marks such as a lion crest or dragon crest. I will have to look up some photos of these makers marks to post.