1920's JDeal Sterling Silver Utensil Set

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Posted Thu, 11/05/2009 - 18:59 by sk8brdkd
Category: 
Silver and Silver Overlay
Medium - What is the item made out of (e.g. "silver")?: 
Sterling Silver?
Distinguishing marks or signature (e.g. artist's name, silver hallmark): 
says JDeal on the backs of these items
Date Period (Estimated date of item if known): 
1920's - 1930's
Price Paid (If known): 
my dad inherited this set from his uncle
Size and dimensions of this item: 
standard size utensils
Weight: 
4 pounds including box
Condition: 
Good
History: 
My dad inherited this set from his aunt and uncle and its been in storage for at least 50 years
Long Description and Pictures (jpg, gif, png): 

My dad believes this item is Sterling Silver, yet, it doesn't say anywhere on this item that it is sterling silver. Each utensil says JDeal on the back of it.

My dad also believes this item is from the 1920's or maybe early 1930's. He can't find any information on the company JDeal so, I was wondering if anyone knows anything about that company or may be able to tell me some history on this item or how much this is worth - if known.

This isn't a complete set. Its only half a set - 6 items each - 6 soup spoons, 6 dessert spoons, 6 forks, and 6 knives. It is an very good condition.

Free Classifieds: 
No, I don't want to sell it
Photos: 
1920's JDeal Sterling Silver Partial Utensil Set
1920's JDeal Knives
1920's JDeal Spoon Set
1920's JDeal fork and spoon set
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Re: 1920's JDeal Sterling Silver Utensil Set

by Lovejoy - 11/06/2009 - 09:38

By International conventions all items made of precious metals such as silver carry markings to indicate their level of purity, such as the word "Sterling", numbers such as " 925" ( 925/1000 parts pure), "800"
( 800/1000 parts pure) or stamped markings referred to as " Hall Marks" that indicate the date made, the maker, city of origin and metal content.

If there are no such markings on your set, they are most likely silver plate, that being said, with the price of silver getting ready to crack 18.00 an ounce it wouldn't hurt to have a jeweler test it for silver content.

Lovejoy