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by norfish
Fri Dec 23, 2005 2:28 am
Forum: Silverplate Trademarks - Worldwide
Topic: Baby cup
Replies: 1
Views: 2629

Baby cup

Is a baby cup stamped Aurora Warranted, Est 1869, No 412, a silver plate item or a sterling one?

How can I test for sterling or plate. Is there a chemical or mechanical inspection that I can do? Norfish
by norfish
Fri Dec 23, 2005 12:52 am
Forum: Sterling Manufacturers ~ American after-1860
Topic: Gorham (?) brush set marks
Replies: 6
Views: 6638

brush

this was either a clothes or a hat brush. People didn't wash their clothes after each wearing, but did have a maid brush and air them. Norfish
by norfish
Fri Dec 23, 2005 12:29 am
Forum: Sterling Manufacturers ~ American after-1860
Topic: SSMP Fork Help with Pattern & Use
Replies: 2
Views: 3879

SSMC fork

probably a pickle, relish, picalilly, chow chow fork. One of those sour, salty preserved vegetable dishes. Norfish
by norfish
Fri Dec 23, 2005 12:24 am
Forum: Sterling Manufacturers ~ American after-1860
Topic: Cannot identify use - need age
Replies: 2
Views: 4146

Guess the dish game

I suspect this may be a seafood server dish - ice being placed beneath the reticulated plate. Whatever it is, it's wonderful. Norfish
by norfish
Fri Dec 23, 2005 12:22 am
Forum: Sterling Manufacturers ~ American after-1860
Topic: Baker Manchester Sterling Fork-What's it for?
Replies: 2
Views: 3776

baker manchester poppy fork

I suspect this may be a chipped beef serving fork. It is a little too large and the tines are too curvey to be a ramekin fork. And yes it is gorgeous. Norfish

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