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While pure silver has a specific gravity of 10.46, silver that is not pure like coin will be alloyed with other unknown metal/metals. Therefor the specific gravity will be different, depending on the type of alloy/alloys used. Acid testing will reveal the presence of silver with great accuracy when ...

Thanks for the input silverly, These glasses appear to date 1st quarter of 19th century, maybe a little into the 2nd quarter so the dates of Jacob Kern would make him too late for any potential as the maker. Trev, Most maker marks found on sliding temple coin and gold in this country are on the insi...

Marked "Kern" on each earpiece of these coin silver eyeglasses. Does anyone know where and or who this maker was? Many thanks in advance for any assist. http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a19/butterball2/20110623_3.jpg http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a19/butterball2/20110623_2.jpg http://i8...

the problem with using this as a handle is the clip/saddle is swivel mounted so the tooth/handle does not stay parallel with the clip which will allow the handle to rotate freely
thank you for your input

not to punch silver marks on an object in silver and why did they formerly start to punch silver marks in the first place? Early American silver had no marks unless the maker was proud enough to do so. Many examples, especially small ones, exist to prove this. This also applies to Native American s...

The question about silver or not is valid but the obvious denting in the images implies a softer material than usually used for silver plate though not proof positive in this case.

exposés of complete shops in the southwest full of bogus items have been shown on national tv shows.

Chinese, 20th century

it appears to have Chinese export makers stamp but the other stamps and the design of the piece are not typical.

My thoughts are a traveling figural goblet for ones favorite drink, pear schnapps.

this is the perfect size to be a handle but after trying it, the lower piece is not rigid enough to support a bottle filled with liquid.
thanks for the assist.

Clearly marked with Redlich logo, sterling & boar tooth, 11" length, 1 1/2" dia at the swivel saddle/clip I would like suggestions as to the purpose of this object. hook at end is somewhat crudely soldered and might not be original as the rest is finely constructed as normal for Redlic...

Does anyone recognize the maker of this brooch? Many thanks for any assist. http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a19/butterball2/th_3-13-2011Settlecoin5.jpg http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a19/butterball2/th_3-13-2011Settlecoin4.jpg http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a19/butterball2/th_3-13-2011Settlecoi...

Coin spoon with W. Settler mark and 3 pseudo marks. Identify town, maker dates and first name, please? Would guess NY as similar pseudo markings on known NY & Phil. pieces have been seen, as well as family history from NY. http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a19/butterball2/th_3-13-2011Settlecoin3....

They are independant hinged arms with a spring load and function very well. I have seen several Japanese netsuke and carvings on bamboo canes [Japan or China?] depicting people with exagerated long legs and/or arms. I would guess they are part of some tale but do not remember any with a long Queue.

Would someone please date these and were any matching pieces made, pattern name? Thank you http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a19/butterball2/th_3-2-2011gorhamjaptongsA.jpg http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a19/butterball2/th_3-2-2011gorhamjaptongsmk.jpg click to enlarge

I have posted images of an Evans, NY 1857 spoon with an overstamped retailer's mark for those interested in accumulating info on backstamps. The stamps are "Platt & Bro, NY" over "Brown & Anderson". Is anyone familar with the location of Brown & Anderson? The TE logo ...

Tiffany Wave Edge 1884 M mark forks 6 1/4" lngth. Please help identify the name/purpose of these. I have been unable to find similarly shaped bowl on seafood or oyster forks as they are a waisted shape bowl in my references. http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a19/butterball2/8-8-2010tiffany.jpg T...

I searched reference books and replacements but cannot name this pattern. Please assist. TYIA http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a19/butterball2/?action=view&current=DSC_0001-2.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a19/butterball2/?action=view&curr...

marked Gorham 1882 pat., girl w/crochet mallet on fork, boy carrying many books and portfolio. Looks like youth size to me, too large for child's. Do they have a pattern name? TYIA http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a19/butterball2/th_12-1-09001.jpg http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a19/butterball2/th_...