Reed and Barton, Community Silver

[jmali]

Hi, this is my first post on the forum and I was wondering if I could get some help IDing these spoons. I couldn't get the pictures to upload, so I'll put links to them below. Both were found in a small creek in NE Ohio, along with many other pieces. The first one reads "Pat.Apped For Reed&Barton" and has the marking X-X after Barton. It also has "The Portage" inscribed into it, which I thought would ID it pretty easily but a few Google searches proved that theory wrong. The second piece I have been able to ID, but I figured I'd ask about it as well because I'm not very knowledgeable with silver markings. From what I have been able to find online, the second piece is Georgian. It reads "Community Silver Plate" and has an Old English G inscribed on it. Most of the other pieces that were found have the same G and spiderweb. If anyone could help identify these in any way, I'd appreciate it. Thanks. -Jeremy
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[dragonflywink]

Hi, Jeremy ~ welcome to the forums.

The Reed & Barton pattern is 'Belmont', often used as hotelware, it was introduced in 1906 - the 'XX' indicates that is their 'Spot Plate', medium quality with extra plating at wear points. Given where it was found, suspect it came from the Hotel Portage in Akron.

Not sure what you are asking about on the other pattern,but you're right, it is Oneida Community 'Georgian', introduced in 1912 - the engraved 'G' monogram would have been for the owner's surname.

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