Inherited a large, elegant serving tray. In the back of the tray there is an "18" engraved on it and I cannot readily identify what the heavy tray is exactly in terms of material. It polishes like silver but would like to get as much information on maybe year or at least the meaning of the "18" mark. Thank you!
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Please assist me in identifying what the 18 mark means on silver serving tray
Re: Please assist me in identifying what the 18 mark means on silver serving tray
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Please assist me in identifying what the 18 mark means on silver serving tray
I inherited a large, elegant serving tray. In the back of the tray there is an "18" engraved on it and I cannot readily identify what the heavy tray is exactly in terms of material. It polishes like silver but would like to get as much information on maybe year or at least the meaning of the "18" mark. Possibly the weight but unsure. Thank you!
Re: Please assist me in identifying what the 18 mark means on silver serving tray
Hi,
I think as the numerals '18' are struck in such a simple manner, that they probably relate to some kind of internal factory order/batch/stock type of reference, rather than an indicator of quality etc.
Trev.
I think as the numerals '18' are struck in such a simple manner, that they probably relate to some kind of internal factory order/batch/stock type of reference, rather than an indicator of quality etc.
Trev.
Re: Please assist me in identifying what the 18 mark means on silver serving tray
Hi Trev,
I have more...while looking closely I found the manufacturer stamp, which is Argentor Wien. So most likely from the little I learned, it's from Based on from Vienna/Austrian or Germany. Below is the stamp.
Aside from the 18 engraving on the back, there is also stamped "23" on both the handle of the tray and the rim.
I just want to know whether I'm dealing with real silver or silver plated, etc. Again, any additional feedback would be most appreciated.
I have more...while looking closely I found the manufacturer stamp, which is Argentor Wien. So most likely from the little I learned, it's from Based on from Vienna/Austrian or Germany. Below is the stamp.
Aside from the 18 engraving on the back, there is also stamped "23" on both the handle of the tray and the rim.
I just want to know whether I'm dealing with real silver or silver plated, etc. Again, any additional feedback would be most appreciated.