Though I have seen these long, saw-pierced hollow log-shaped baskets in all my friends homes in the sixties, I have never purchased one before. As kids we thought they were grandma-type boring things. I am quite fascinated to find (along with interesting historic images from substance) a hallmark on...
I have not seen this before, though I am familiar with the company, Oneida. Instead of the hallmark, "Oneida Sterling" , this simple plate, which resembles Queen Anne style, is marked, in plain caps, and in the centre of the back, ONEIDA SILVERSMITHS. I am trying to date this, also, to find out whet...