Only marked with "Sterling"?

[highonthai]

Hello,
I have several pieces that are only marked with sterling. Not a hallmark, but just the word STERLING in graved or stamped. What would this mean?
Thanks

[oel]

Hi,

STERLING

If you browse the internet you can find most of the required information.

Please see and read about STERLING;
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silver_hallmarks

Oel