Lawrence B. Smith Silverplate Platter (?)

[chwejinho]

HI,

I was able to figure out that LBS CO must stand for Lawrence B. Smith, but I couldn't find anything else. Does anyone know what date this might have been? What does superfine mean? What does the 9 mean?

Thanks very much,
Lana




sorry the pictures are such different sizes, every time i try to edit photos my computer has a nervous breakdown.

[2209patrick]

The Lawrence B. Smith Company, Boston, Massachusetts, was founded in 1887. Went out of business around 1958. Made both sterling and silverplate items.
Your piece is silverplated, EPC means ElectroPlated on Copper. Superfine probably refers to the quality of the silverplate.
They used three marks that I'm aware of. I'm inclined to think your mark is a later mark. Best I can date it to is the 1st half of the 20th century.

Pat.