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by JLDoggett
Thu Aug 31, 2023 9:17 pm
Forum: Silver Care / Techniques
Topic: Re-plating silverplated knife blades?
Replies: 1
Views: 1100

Re: Re-plating silverplated knife blades?

I am not sure why you were told that they couldn't be re-plated, since they can be. Not cheap, but possible.
by JLDoggett
Wed Mar 22, 2023 8:14 pm
Forum: Mystery Objects
Topic: Sterling Banded & Capped Heavy Glass
Replies: 2
Views: 1282

Re: Sterling Banded & Capped Heavy Glass

Match holder, strike on frosted part, tray is for spent matches.
by JLDoggett
Wed Aug 10, 2022 10:55 pm
Forum: Sterling Manufacturers ~ American after-1860
Topic: Newport Sterling
Replies: 3
Views: 1669

Re: Newport Sterling

In the U.S. it would be an illegal trade practice to stamp the word sterling on a piece if it was not referring to the metal content, either solid (just the word sterling) or qualified (sterling plated, or sterling filled).
by JLDoggett
Fri Jul 22, 2022 10:16 pm
Forum: American Jewelry
Topic: ID Bracelet Marked "Sterling Tiffany & CO"
Replies: 3
Views: 2237

Re: ID Bracelet Marked "Sterling Tiffany & CO"

Is a quandary. The lightweight sister hook is something I have never seen on Tiffany. The chain is definitely not the right quality, though the Tiffany stamp looks right... the sterling stamp is so wrong. Maybe the machine engraved panel could be original with a cheaper chain added. I suspect there ...
by JLDoggett
Fri Jul 01, 2022 12:36 am
Forum: Mystery Objects
Topic: Unknown Towle Old English sterling spoon
Replies: 2
Views: 1924

Re: Unknown Towle Old English sterling spoon

Or a pea server, depends on the size.
by JLDoggett
Wed Feb 02, 2022 12:21 am
Forum: Mystery Objects
Topic: Interesting Russian object
Replies: 5
Views: 3716

Re: Interesting Russian object

For some reason I can picture it with cigars in each holder, matches in each cup on the ends.
by JLDoggett
Sun Jan 30, 2022 9:32 pm
Forum: Mystery Objects
Topic: Unmarked Toddy Ladle?
Replies: 4
Views: 2412

Re: Unmarked Toddy Ladle?

Possibly a candle snuffer. How much would that cup hold?
by JLDoggett
Thu Jan 20, 2022 12:08 am
Forum: General Questions
Topic: How to open shakers that are rusted shut?
Replies: 3
Views: 1604

Re: How to open shakers that are rusted shut?

Have you tried soaking them in hot soapy water? Sometimes adding vinegar will help dissolve the copper salts or table salt that can prevent their being open-able.
by JLDoggett
Fri Sep 10, 2021 12:45 am
Forum: Sterling Manufacturers ~ American after-1860
Topic: Same spoons or not? What is a letter M?
Replies: 1
Views: 2039

Re: Same spoons or not? What is a letter M?

You have 2 different spoons, the one on the left is a regular teaspoon the one on the right is a small teaspoon. Note the slightly larger bowl and longer handle. Some patterns also had a pap spoon, slightly smaller bowl, slightly longer handle. The regular teaspoon teaspoon was the workhorse of a fl...
by JLDoggett
Wed Aug 04, 2021 12:48 am
Forum: Silver Care / Techniques
Topic: Patina or Coloring?
Replies: 1
Views: 5430

Re: Patina or Coloring?

Many manufacturers oxidized the flatware blanks before stamping them. Usually this was done on patterns where they wanted the contrast as part of the pattern. I believe this is what you have.
by JLDoggett
Mon Jul 12, 2021 8:46 am
Forum: American Jewelry
Topic: First silver purchase ever - Antaya Sterling
Replies: 8
Views: 4758

Re: First silver purchase ever - Antaya Sterling

Actually the crucifix appears to have been rhodium plated or possibly lacquered (which would require physical observation and both processes used for years), though i lean to the lacquered. The wear pattern is appropriate, The crucifix may also be a replacement. only physical observation and testing...
by JLDoggett
Mon Jul 12, 2021 12:48 am
Forum: American Jewelry
Topic: First silver purchase ever - Antaya Sterling
Replies: 8
Views: 4758

Re: First silver purchase ever - Antaya Sterling

It should all be sterling. That is an easy assumption. The green is from humidity.

As for cleaning, I certainly would, It would look a lot better, and it is not a 16th century piece. As for age? I would say 1950's.
by JLDoggett
Mon May 24, 2021 10:44 pm
Forum: Website Updates & Announcements
Topic: 50,000 Posts!
Replies: 21
Views: 61756

Re: 50,000 Posts!

Wow! If you counted the spammers it would be a quarter million.. :0 Good show Trev, you created a great thing here.
by JLDoggett
Sat Dec 05, 2020 2:43 pm
Forum: Mystery Objects
Topic: telescopic claw
Replies: 5
Views: 3758

Re: telescopic claw

I agree with Phil, there are quite a few examples of telescoping toasting forks. Inserting that into a container of brine could cause the hollow areas to flood; making it difficult or impossible to clean; and posing potential health hazards and corrosion.
by JLDoggett
Thu Dec 03, 2020 11:49 am
Forum: Mystery Objects
Topic: Mystery sterling
Replies: 10
Views: 4769

Re: Mystery sterling

The handled item is very rococo in style. what you are calling a base is mid-century modern, If intended to go together there would be stylistic similarities between the two pieces IE. a matching knurled band on the "base" to match the handled part. The "base" has far too small a...
by JLDoggett
Thu Dec 03, 2020 12:06 am
Forum: Mystery Objects
Topic: Mystery sterling
Replies: 10
Views: 4769

Re: Mystery sterling

I don't think they go together, they are stylistically so different; it is too tall to be stable; they don't appear to fit together very well, nor is there a solid connection joining them. The handled part is either a demitasse or tea cup which should have a glass liner. The remaining base looks to ...
by JLDoggett
Sun Nov 29, 2020 2:15 am
Forum: Silver Care / Techniques
Topic: How to polish inside sterling salt and pepper shakers?
Replies: 1
Views: 3801

Re: How to polish inside sterling salt and pepper shakers?

I use tightly wound cotton wool on a bamboo skewer.
by JLDoggett
Wed May 20, 2020 9:36 am
Forum: Sterling Manufacturers ~ American after-1860
Topic: Towle Dover Serving Fork
Replies: 13
Views: 4708

Re: Towle Dover Serving Fork

The sardine fork's tines are about half as long as that and is not pierced. A beef fork is the same length as an individual salad fork (they are actually the same handle) that is wider and pierced.
by JLDoggett
Tue May 19, 2020 10:08 pm
Forum: Sterling Manufacturers ~ American after-1860
Topic: Towle Dover Serving Fork
Replies: 13
Views: 4708

Re: Towle Dover Serving Fork

That appears to be a beef fork.

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