spoon ID needed

[jerseyben]

Dug this spoon in the woods today. Has a lilly pad pattern on the front and back. Does not stick to a magnet. Has purple and green oxidation. Here is the kicker:

It is marked "STERLING TRIPLE". What does this mean?

 

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[creskol]

maybe it was triple plated

 

[Breezie]

maybe it was triple plated

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Hers your spoon at goodwill but it doesnt say much. http://www.shopgoodwill.com/auctions/17g-6-Teaspoon-Marked-Sterling-Triple-7598257.html#des Definitely looks plated.