Prill Silver Company Desk Set - Plated or Not?
Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2015 8:23 pm
Hello all,
I picked up this desk set today at a yard sale. It has a fluted pen holder and two square inkwell holders. The bottom is marked with a shield cartouche with a lion, crossed keys, and a 'P', which I was able to decipher as the mark of the Prill Silver Company of New York City. I am curious about the additional markings of a unicorn's head and a second set of crossed keys. I am wondering if I have a silverplated piece or something better?
Thank you in advance for any input.
B.
I picked up this desk set today at a yard sale. It has a fluted pen holder and two square inkwell holders. The bottom is marked with a shield cartouche with a lion, crossed keys, and a 'P', which I was able to decipher as the mark of the Prill Silver Company of New York City. I am curious about the additional markings of a unicorn's head and a second set of crossed keys. I am wondering if I have a silverplated piece or something better?
Thank you in advance for any input.
B.