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by citydweller
Fri Jun 21, 2013 12:57 pm
Forum: Sterling Manufacturers ~ American after-1860
Topic: Sheffield fork - 1788 date mark?
Replies: 2
Views: 2912

Re: Sheffield fork - 1788 date mark?

Oh well. Thanks, Trev!
by citydweller
Fri Jun 21, 2013 11:41 am
Forum: Sterling Manufacturers ~ American after-1860
Topic: Sheffield fork - 1788 date mark?
Replies: 2
Views: 2912

Sheffield fork - 1788 date mark?

I found this adorable little orphan while cleaning out an 18th century home in downtown Lancaster, PA the other day. I looked through the materials here, and it "seems" to be Sheffield and the date 1788, but my familiarity with British silver is not that good so I'm seeking more informed o...
by citydweller
Fri May 15, 2009 12:22 pm
Forum: Mystery Objects
Topic: Glass Holders? E.G. Webster mark
Replies: 2
Views: 1947

One question... they look to be of silver-plated copper with a lot of the plate worn off. Is this just a trick of the photograph or in actuality? Trick of the light. Polished them yesterday and they are brilliant. Also heavy enough that I wonder if they might be sterling, which goes back to the off...
by citydweller
Thu May 14, 2009 7:14 pm
Forum: Mystery Objects
Topic: Glass Holders? E.G. Webster mark
Replies: 2
Views: 1947

Glass Holders? E.G. Webster mark

Are these to hold glasses? Child and adult? They share the identical pierced pattern of cherubs frolicking with a goat, large is 4" tall, small is 2". The mark isn't in Rainwater, although it is here. Anyone have a hard date period for it? Large piece also has "E.W./3" lightly en...

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