Any idea what this Martin, Hall & Co. Item was used for?

[nowak623]

Also, what do the hallmarks mean?

[silvermakersmarks]

I have no idea what it was originally intended for but the "hallmarks" read EPGS; i.e. ElectroPlated German Silver. German silver was an early term for nickel silver, a base metal alloy containing no silver whatsoever. The number is no doubt some sort of factory code such as a pattern number.

Phil

[Hose_dk]

could be for spoons. To put on the table people in need of a spoon took one, the rest spoons went back.

[nowak623]

Thanks Phil.. That helped..!

[dragonflywink]

Hi ~ welcome to the forums. The mark is a bit unclear, but believe the manufacturer would be Martin, Hall & Co. of Sheffield, England. You don't mention size, but looks like a cake basket, they're usually in the area of 8-12 inches...

~Cheryl