What is weighted sterling?
A. Weighted sterling is reinforced holloware and dresserware. These pieces are most often filled with pitch, but may also contain plaster, lead, or some other material because the metal can be as thin as .003″. If these pieces were not weighted, they would almost collapse! The total weight of the silver alone in a large candelabra may be as low as a few ounces. Weighted objects have been produced for decades, allowing more consumers to afford silver. In most cases, objects of this type are impractical because their structural integrity often suffers with daily use and cleaning. More on weighted sterling can be found here.
