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unknown markings on a chafing dish
Posted: Sun Feb 04, 2007 5:16 pm
by allison
I am polishing some old silver pieces from my family and have come across a chafing dish with three marks...a horse (looks similar to the head of the "knight" chess piece) facing right in a shield-type outline, a symmetrical design (almost floral looking) and three small birds facing left in a shield-type outline. Any clue to the identity of these markings? I am assuming that it is silverplate but don't know for absolutely sure. Thanks!
Posted: Sun Feb 04, 2007 5:27 pm
by 2209patrick
Sounds like a mark used by the Friedman Silver Company, Brooklyn, New York. Founded in 1908. Bought by Gorham in 1960. If it's not marked sterling or .925 it's silverplate.
Regards,
Pat.
Posted: Sun Feb 04, 2007 6:20 pm
by allison
thanks..the bottom row on your drawing looks exactly like it. Much appreciated!
Re: unknown markings on a chafing dish
Posted: Sat Dec 07, 2013 7:44 pm
by raeluv
I have a tray with the same markings, it also has a "45" stamp on it, any idea what that means?
Re: unknown markings on a chafing dish
Posted: Sun Dec 08, 2013 4:42 am
by dognose
Hi,
Welcome to the Forum.
Please start a new topic with images of your tray and the marks.
Trev.