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Jeanne's picture
Submitted by Jeanne on Thu, 01/24/2008 - 16:14.

This group is devoted to sharing information and meeting other collectors regarding the collecting of silver, and silver overlay.

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gold bullion bar from early 1800's

Submitted by estraub on Wed, 11/19/2008 - 19:08.

Category

Coins & Currency

Medium

24k gold

Marks or Signature

small chisel marks

Date Made

1800

Price Paid (If known)

been in the family since it was smelted by hand in the early 1800's

Size and Dimension

13/16"x5/16"x2/16"

Weight

6.5 grams

Condition

Good

History

has been in the family since early 1800's,it was chisled down to make some purchases in 1864 and it was hidden from the 1933 F.D.R. decision to recall all pesonal owned gold and was recently passed on to me.

Description

there is alot more history but i would rather not type it all.

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Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it

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meliajewelry's picture

Tiffany & Co. Bowl

Submitted by meliajewelry on Wed, 11/19/2008 - 17:32.

Category

Silver & Silver Overlay

Medium

Silver

Marks or Signature

Tiffany & Co. Makers; Sterling Silver; 24022

Date Made

Price Paid (If known)

$350

Size and Dimension

3" Deep / 7" Diameter

Weight

Approx. 1.25 lb

Condition

Good

History

Purchased from an estate 20 years ago

Description

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Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


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SILVER PLATED BUTTER DISH

Submitted by littleredberetta on Tue, 11/18/2008 - 09:39.

Category

Metalware

Medium

SILVER

Marks or Signature

COAT OF ARMS

Date Made

1800'S

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

Weight

Condition

Excellent

History

I FOUND IT IN THE BOTTOM OF A ICE CHEST FILLED WITH A BUNCH OF PICTURES AND ODDS AND ENDS IN A JUNK PILE

Description

THE LID SWIVELS TO OPEN, THE HANDLE IS ON THE FRONT, IT HAS 4 LEGS, AND IS VERY FANCY

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Item for Sale?

Yes, list item as "For Sale"


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PAHaley1105's picture

4 pc. Coffee Pot/Tea Pot/Cream/Sugar Set

Submitted by PAHaley1105 on Tue, 11/18/2008 - 08:41.

Category

General Antiques & Collectibles

Medium

chromium

Marks or Signature

Continental Silver Co., Inc.

Date Made

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

Weight

Condition

Good

History

Hand-me-down from family.

Description

4 pc. set -  CONTINENTAL and silvercoinc. engraved on bottom of coffee pot. Also has the word CHROMIUM. The percolator coffee pot and the tea pot have plastic brown handles.

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Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


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gorg jensen cake lift

Submitted by bohemani on Tue, 11/18/2008 - 00:46.

Category

Silver & Silver Overlay

Medium

silver

Marks or Signature

mark for 1915 - 1927

Date Made

1915 - 1927

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

16 cm long; width of 'blade' = 6cm

Weight

Condition

Excellent

History

Description

Sorry - I can't upload a picture because of its size.  The cake lift has a handle the shape of an exclamation mark; open;with an internal design of five styalised leaves on the left, one below the other, each smaller than the one above and pointing downwards to the right. On the right of the leaves, facing them, from the top, is what looks like the top part of an inverted question mark, which ends in a series of six reducing 'bead.

Immediately below where the handle meets the body are two lines, followed by a further two lines, 2 cm below - then becoming the 'blade'.

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Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


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Silver Trumpet Vase

Submitted by bizzymom on Mon, 11/17/2008 - 17:45.

Category

Silver & Silver Overlay

Medium

Silver Plate I think

Marks or Signature

On the bottom of the vase there are initials JB and the number 2118

Date Made

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

5" Tall

Weight

Condition

Excellent

History

This was in my grandfather's family, they came from Germany

Description

The vase is very ornate with beautiful detail. There are figures of men and women on each of the 6 sides. They seem to be posing while performing a job. The women are wearing a long dress and looks like an apron.

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Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


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BARBOUR SILVER SET

Submitted by JEREMYDRAKE on Mon, 11/17/2008 - 01:58.

Category

Silver & Silver Overlay

Medium

STERLING SILVER

Marks or Signature

CLASSIST'C 5328

Date Made

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

Weight

Condition

Mint

History

Description

SILVER TEA SET  5 PIECE

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Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


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Weiner Werkstatte - Josef Hoffman

Submitted by debra_anne on Sat, 11/15/2008 - 09:19.
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Does anyone know anything about Weiner Werkstatte by Joseph Hoffman?  I found this link and it appears at first glance to be valuable.

http://www.architonic.com/4102238

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Silver Sugar & Creamer - Weiner Werkstatte - Josef Hoffman

Submitted by debra_anne on Sat, 11/15/2008 - 09:07.

Category

Silver & Silver Overlay

Medium

Silver

Marks or Signature

Weiner Werkstatte - Josef Hoffman

Date Made

1903 - 1932

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

Each piece approx. 5.5" Diameter across top, 3.25" top to bottom

Weight

Condition

Mint

History

http://www.architonic.com/mus/4650005/1

Description

http://www.architonic.com/mus/4650005/1

Please help me identify the value;  I have performed some research & it appears that Weiner Werkstatte by Josef Hoffman values in the thousands.  I paid approximately $2.00 at the local Salvation Army in Litchfield County CT. 

 

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Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


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silver box thats has a lid

Submitted by angelsftl on Fri, 11/14/2008 - 08:53.

Category

Silver & Silver Overlay

Medium

silver

Marks or Signature

EBM&S 847

Date Made

?????

Price Paid (If known)

40.00

Size and Dimension

3in x 4in est

Weight

1/2 pound maybe

Condition

Good

History

nothing

Description

this item in mot sure if it was a jewery box it has four looking animal feet as stands it has a lid that is attached and opens from one side. theres a stamp on it three leaf pland, a crown, a standing lion. top of lid two standing lions with some kind of family crest in middle with top of crest hand honing a axe. on the back of on side a oval shape piece missing and where the lid hindges r it say 186

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Item for Sale?

Yes, list item as "For Sale"


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Meriden B. Company Stamped 16

Submitted by pdeblaey on Thu, 11/13/2008 - 10:43.

Category

Silver & Silver Overlay

Medium

??? Pewter or Silver ???

Marks or Signature

Meriden B Company 16

Date Made

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

4" High 3 Wide at base

Weight

1/4 Pound

Condition

Excellent

History

Garage Sale

Description

Photobucket Photobucket Photobucket

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Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


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Meriden B. Company Stamped 16

Submitted by pdeblaey on Thu, 11/13/2008 - 10:43.

Category

Silver & Silver Overlay

Medium

??? Pewter or Silver ???

Marks or Signature

Meriden B Company 16

Date Made

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

4" High 3 Wide at base

Weight

1/4 Pound

Condition

Excellent

History

Garage Sale

Description

Photobucket Photobucket Photobucket

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Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


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Barbour Siver Plated Stand and Glass Bowl

Submitted by MoverShaker on Wed, 11/12/2008 - 09:08.

Category

Silver & Silver Overlay

Medium

Silver Plated and Glass Bowl

Marks or Signature

Barbour Silver Company, Quadruple Plated, 248

Date Made

1921 or earlier

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

See descriptions

Weight

Stand = 1 1/2#, Bowl = 1 3/4#

Condition

Excellent

History

Possible wedding gift in 1921

Description

I have a Barbour silver stand and bowl set that I would like to get some detail on, including estimated value.  The stand has Barbour Silver Co, Quadruple Plate, 248 engraved in the bottom.  The base is approximately 7 ½ inches in diameter at the bottom and 4 ½ inches in diameter at the top where the bowl sets in.  It is 3 ½ inches high to the top where the bowl sets, and 6 ½ inches high at the handles.

 

The bowl is shaped somewhat like an open flower, and two of the “petals” fit between the handles of the stand.  It is 12 inches in diameter, and 4 inches high.  It is pure white on the underside, and the inside is more of a cream color.  There is a rust/red trim around the inside edge that runs from 1 inch to 1 ½ inches in.

 

The weight of the stand is approximately 1 ½ pounds, and the bowl weighs 1 ¾ pounds.

 

It could have been a wedding gift in 1921, but may date earlier.

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Item for Sale?

Yes, list item as "For Sale"


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flatware

Submitted by tammy kimble on Wed, 11/12/2008 - 06:38.

Category

Silver & Silver Overlay

Medium

silver

Marks or Signature

wm rogers

Date Made

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

Weight

Condition

Excellent

History

flea market

Description

rose handle flatware inscribed with wm rogers mfg. original rogers. set of 85 in cherry box.

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Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


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FB Rogers Tea Set

Submitted by peaches797979 on Sun, 11/09/2008 - 15:38.

Category

Silver & Silver Overlay

Medium

copper with silver overlay

Marks or Signature

FB Rogers

Date Made

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

Weight

Condition

Good

History

my mother bought it at a second had thrift store and gave it to me

Description

copper with silver overlay fb rogers tea set includes tray, tea pot, creamer, suger bowl, and 1 cup. all pieces are stamped fb rogers on the bottem, and the detial is quite beautiful.Laughing

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Item for Sale?

Yes, list item as "For Sale"

5 piece copper silver overlay fb rogers tea set

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FB Rogers 1883 silver severing bowl with lid

Submitted by jamiahlers on Sun, 11/09/2008 - 14:54.

Category

Silver & Silver Overlay

Medium

silver

Marks or Signature

FB Rogers 18 crown 83 #1158 footed medium sized bowl with lid.

Date Made

Price Paid (If known)

$7.50

Size and Dimension

Bowl is ten inches in diameter.

Weight

1.5 pounds

Condition

Excellent

History

purchesed at Goodwill

Description

This is a FB Rogers 1883 #1158 serving bowl with lid in excellent condition. 

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Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


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FB Rogers 1883 silver severing bowl with lid

Submitted by jamiahlers on Sun, 11/09/2008 - 14:54.

Category

Silver & Silver Overlay

Medium

silver

Marks or Signature

FB Rogers 18 crown 83 #1158 footed medium sized bowl with lid.

Date Made

Price Paid (If known)

$7.50

Size and Dimension

Bowl is ten inches in diameter.

Weight

1.5 pounds

Condition

Excellent

History

purchesed at Goodwill

Description

This is a FB Rogers 1883 #1158 serving bowl with lid in excellent condition. 

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Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


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klingongal's picture

Forbes Silver Co. Serving Tray

Submitted by klingongal on Sun, 11/09/2008 - 11:04.

Category

Silver & Silver Overlay

Medium

Silver plate, most likely

Marks or Signature

K S In "eagle head" on back of tray

Date Made

1894-1920s

Price Paid (If known)

Bought at rummage sale for 25 cents

Size and Dimension

approx. 17 inches long and 12 inches wide

Weight

unsure

Condition

Good

History

purchased at rummage sale, no history available

Description

After some research, I found that this piece is definitely from Forbes Silver Company; I just have no idea of the date of manufacture, what it's actually made of (silver? silver plate over what?), and what it might be worth (my guess is less than $100). 

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Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it

This has not been cleaned or retouched
Maker's Mark on back of tray; eagle's head is somewhat worn

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aga21's picture

Silverware

Submitted by aga21 on Sun, 11/09/2008 - 07:52.

Category

Silver & Silver Overlay

Medium

Stainless

Marks or Signature

Towle-Louis XIV

Date Made

1924

Price Paid (If known)

none

Size and Dimension

Weight

Condition

Excellent

History

Description

I don't have the entire set, but what I have includes 8 large forks, 8 smaller forks (salad maybe?) I also have 8 knifes and 12 teaspoons. I received this as a gift, and the person who gave it to me might still have the spoons. The knifes have stainless blade. Each piece also has a monogram that looks like a small letter e, although I wasn't able to find anything similar when I did my research.

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Item for Sale?

Yes, list item as "For Sale"


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Derby Silver Company Flask

Submitted by scottd on Sat, 11/08/2008 - 20:36.

Category

Silver & Silver Overlay

Medium

Quadruple Silver Plate

Marks or Signature

"Derby Silver Co." "Quadruple Silver Plate" and "1836" are stamped on bottom and look to be aged as per piece

Date Made

1836 stamped on bottom. This appears questionable as Derby Silver Co. was founded in 1872???

Price Paid (If known)

$75.00

Size and Dimension

Approx. 5.5" high, 4" wide, and 1.5" thick

Weight

Condition

Good

History

My research tells me that Derby Silver Co. was founded in 1872, but this is stamped 1836. The stamping appears aged as the item and doesn't look added.

Description

I need to know if Derby Silver Company was around in 1836 and if this is original. Or is it an added marking. The top of the flash removes and pulls up into a small cup, and collapses into a screw on cover. There is a floral decorative band about 2" high and towards the top of the flash. The flash is darkened with age and the silver plating is worn. If anyone has information on this piece, I would be greatful. I can provide pictures if requested.

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Item for Sale?

Yes, list item as "For Sale"


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marylou's picture

barbour teapot set

Submitted by marylou on Fri, 11/07/2008 - 11:16.

Category

Silver & Silver Overlay

Medium

silver

Marks or Signature

barbour co no 2416

Date Made

before 1931

Price Paid (If known)

unknown

Size and Dimension

unknown

Weight

unknown

Condition

Fair

History

made before 1931

Description

I have a Teapot,creamer,sugar and another piece.They habe intricate legs and I think flower design.

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Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


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Charlsen's picture

24k cloisonne incense burner

Submitted by Charlsen on Fri, 11/07/2008 - 11:12.

Category

China

Medium

cloisonne

Marks or Signature

Xuan De Ming Dynasty Emperor?

Date Made

hundred over years?

Price Paid (If known)

$1999

Size and Dimension

35cm 21cm

Weight

8kg

Condition

Good

History

Chinese Collector sell me=)

Description

Izzit real have so long history? Thanks

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Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it

Ming Dynasty? izzit fakes
How complicated the art craft
But the copper inside prove it ad have some quite time of history
Overall look
Nice work

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Vase

Submitted by suziqusy on Mon, 11/03/2008 - 12:09.

Category

General Antiques & Collectibles

Medium

Pottery, silver, ceramics

Marks or Signature

Crest on the bottom of vase

Date Made

1900's?

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

about 12" high

Weight

Condition

Good

History

My son has this vase and we have no idea about the history.

Description

We are not sure about anything on this vase, it was the crest on the bottom that caught our attention.

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Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it

Vase
crest on bottom of vase
another pic of the crest

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internatioal silver co. coffee server

Submitted by finelinesnouveau on Sun, 11/02/2008 - 00:01.

Category

Metalware

Medium

silver, i think

Marks or Signature

I S, The New Yorker SG0471, 54 OZ ,(in a box) 55

Date Made

1890-1950

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

10" tall

Weight

54 oz

Condition

Good

History

International Silver Co. can tell its older by the design and think it was made for the hotel

Description

Internatioal Silver Co. Coffee Server in good condition, no dents few scratches, needs to be refinished.
10" tall, silver soldered