Alaska Silver

[CharmedOne]

Has anyone ever heard of this? I got some silverware at a yardsale and it looks very old. Its marked Alaska Silver and has 3C on the butter knives. Ive tried Googling but havnt had much luck...thanks

[2209patrick]

Not positive about this, but I think that was a trademark used by Sears Roebuck & Company, Chicago, Illinois (c.1908).
They had flatware made for them by different manufacturers and then sold them under various trademarks.

I believe "Alaska Silver" was a trademark for their nickel silver alloy flatware.
Nickel silver contains nickel, copper and zinc. It contains no real silver.

Regards,
Pat.