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https://i.postimg.cc/6T4PvZZT/BASKET-3.jpg I think this has some kind of black pigment on it. Started with warm water and dishwasher, then silver polish and then Tarnx. It's going to take some time but I'll keep working on it Still have not found the pattern name but am not giving up !

https://i.postimg.cc/JyRMqjTK/BASKET-B.jpg Thank you very much for the info. This is the mark on my piece. I got it when I lived in California, and brought it with me when I moved here to PA 20 years ago. I've always liked it and used it with a cut glass bowl in it. I'm going to watch for a cobalt ...

Thank you for the advice. This will be my project for the week. (Newly retired with lots of time !)
I believe you're right about the cobalt liner from photos I've seen. I use a clear cut glass bowl in it for now but will keep an eye out for cobalt.

https://i.postimg.cc/Fkbx0jLN/BASKET-1.jpg From what I've learned here, this piece is probably silverplate with a lacquer on it. The makers mark is Viking (helmet)V27, and I don't even know what to call it. It wasn't used this past year and is now all discolored. I'm new at this and need your help ...

Thank you for the update; it gives me a little more information. Next I'd like to figure out just what it is. I put a crystal bowl inside it and use it for holiday decorations etc. Since I didn't do any holidays the past year or so, it got put in the back of a cabinet and got all tarnished up. How d...

I hope I got this right this time ! Thank you for your help.

Links to pics of basket and hallmark.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/po1aiyksyke4s01/BASKET%202.jpg?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/qrlyh5s6t224jbm/BASKET%201.jpg?dl=0
Hope I've done this correctly.
Thank you for your help.

I've had this peculiar basket/bowl item and never knew what it was. The hallmark on it is Viking (Helmet Image) V27. It need some serious cleaning, but I want to find out what it is first, and then explore how to properly clean it. (I'm new in this forum and can't figure out how to insert/attach pho...