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by Rodgebone
Mon Feb 08, 2016 12:24 am
Forum: Mystery Objects
Topic: what is this used for?
Replies: 6
Views: 3163

Re: what is this used for?

thank you all very much for your replies and help. much appreciated!!!
by Rodgebone
Thu Feb 04, 2016 11:12 pm
Forum: Mystery Objects
Topic: what is this used for?
Replies: 6
Views: 3163

Re: what is this used for?

sorry for asking about its worth - didnt read the rules. i'm mostly interested in its use and who made it. there are no markings at all - the bottom is featureless, plain and flat and looks cheap as opposed to the top side. definitely looks like copper under the silver plate. weighs 160 grams which ...
by Rodgebone
Thu Feb 04, 2016 12:58 am
Forum: Mystery Objects
Topic: what is this used for?
Replies: 6
Views: 3163

Re: what is this used for?

to be more specific, this came from Portland, Oregon, USA. mom married after WWII and our house burned down in 1963 so this could be anywhere from 40s to 80s. mom bought a lot of silver in the 60s and 70s. its probably a cheap item. the bottom is flat
by Rodgebone
Thu Feb 04, 2016 12:33 am
Forum: Mystery Objects
Topic: what is this used for?
Replies: 6
Views: 3163

what is this used for?

part of my mothers collection of silverplate. its silverplate on brass. no markings. measures 6-1/4" x 4-1/2". looks to be a candy dish, nut dish or underplate (maybe a gravy boat plate). circa 1940-1975 roughly. the copper is showing through in a few spots and it has some light tarnish. w...

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