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Jeanne's picture
Submitted by Jeanne on Thu, 01/24/2008 - 17:14.

This group is devoted to sharing information and meeting other collectors regarding the collecting of silver, and silver overlay.

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CHINESE SCHOLAR'S ROCKS

Submitted by charmed4ever on Tue, 08/26/2008 - 19:33.

Category

Asian Art

Medium

stone

Marks or Signature

scholar's rocks are marked up differently

Date Made

originated around the Song & T'ang Dyanasty

Price Paid (If known)

acquired from Estate Sale

Size and Dimension

all sizes and dimensions are different, no two are the same

Weight

some are less than a pound, some maybe not much than a pound

Condition

Excellent

History

I acquired these @ an Estate Sale that had been divided in shipments from various places in China. I've researched a lot of info. & several dates and amounts on what these may or may not be worth.

Description

Hello!!  Just wanting to know if anyone can help me with an estimated guess, on what these "Chinese Scholar Rocks w/Rosewood pedestals that have been hand carved to fit each stone, may be worth??  I have reasearched a  tremendous amount of info on the internet & found out a lot about these stones.  I would really like an expert opinion on this particular item, before I deciede to sell.  Thank You for any help or advice that you may have.

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Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


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pictures/ photographs can anyone identify actresses

Submitted by greywolf on Tue, 08/26/2008 - 19:13.

Category

Other

Medium

Marks or Signature

Date Made

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

8x10

Weight

Condition

Excellent

History

Description

can anyone identify these 2 actresses

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Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


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smorse1's picture

Sterling Silver Indonesian item

Submitted by smorse1 on Mon, 08/25/2008 - 13:28.

Category

Fine Art

Medium

Sterling Silver

Marks or Signature

none

Date Made

minimum of 20 years old

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

7 inches high, 6 inches wide

Weight

3 or 4 oz

Condition

Mint

History

Given to me in college by a friend from Indonesia, His father was a jewelry maker

Description

This is a silver sculpture of a traditional Indonesian dwelling - I would like to get some idea of what it is worth and if anyone has ever seen anything like it before.

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Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


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Nuedivot's picture

1925 Colonial Country Club Golf Trophy

Submitted by Nuedivot on Sun, 08/24/2008 - 18:26.

Category

Sports Cards & Sport Items

Medium

Silver

Marks or Signature

Meriden B. Company Internationals Co. 1113

Date Made

Oct 24, 1925

Price Paid (If known)

Unknown

Size and Dimension

14 inches tall

Weight

3-4 lbs?

Condition

Excellent

History

It was my grandmothers but since she has passed, no one in our family knows about where she got it. It is a odd.

Description

Since my grandmother passed away we have no idea where this came from.  In 1925 she was to young to even play golf.  It is very odd.  We can not find any records of a Colonial Counrty Club in Arkansas BUT we do know that she did live in Texas during the 50's and that is where the famed Colonial Counrty Club but not sure if this is from that golf course.  We are somewhat stuck here and we are looking for answers.  So please, if anyone has any ideas please let me know.

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Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


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adelphi coffee/tea service

Submitted by labennington on Fri, 08/22/2008 - 11:35.

Category

Silver & Silver Overlay

Medium

silver/gold? beading on rim of sugar,cremer,coffee pot

Marks or Signature

adelphi silver co /quadruple plate new york

Date Made

1895-1915

Price Paid (If known)

100

Size and Dimension

coffee pot 6.5"w,9.5"h tray 12"w cream and sugar 4.5"w 4.5"h

Weight

?

Condition

Good

History

adelphi silver co newyork 1895 to 1915

Description

no pictures at this time, however it has a scrolled flower motif on the pot and creamers,scrolled handles andacorn top on the pot

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Item for Sale?

Yes, list item as "For Sale"


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schoppe_girl's picture

westinghouse automatic

Submitted by schoppe_girl on Wed, 08/20/2008 - 01:39.

Category

General Antiques & Collectibles

Medium

silver

Marks or Signature

westinghouse elec & mfg co. mansfield, ohio. u.s.a.

Date Made

mar 13, 1923 jan 15, 1924

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

14 1/2"- height 9"-width

Weight

5.0 lbs

Condition

Excellent

History

Description

WESTINGHOUSE AUTOMATIC

PATENTED   MAR. 13, 1923

                 JAN. 15, 1924

CAT.#PK     94

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Item for Sale?

Yes, list item as "For Sale"


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International Sterling Silver Tray

Submitted by pat7354 on Mon, 08/18/2008 - 14:11.

Category

Silver & Silver Overlay

Medium

.

Marks or Signature

Hallmarks: International Sterling, Lord Robert, 22", 118 90

Date Made

1959 -70

Price Paid (If known)

2k this weekend which is $160. less the scrap value.

Size and Dimension

22in -27in

Weight

144 ozt or 4500g

Condition

Excellent

History

Estate Sale on Cape Cod

Description

Let ua know. Picture is a copy from the internet. Our solid silver tray is at the jewerly store being cleaned.

 

CapeRocks@comcast.net

508-280-7354

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Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


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selling items

Submitted by ladestiny29 on Mon, 08/18/2008 - 13:19.
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Beer Stein

Submitted by nycm321 on Mon, 08/18/2008 - 09:28.

I'm trying to find out how much this may be worth. I've seen prices all over the board. If there is anyone out there that knows a thing or two, please let me know. Thank you.

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silver Torah Pointer

Submitted by tab1christine on Wed, 08/13/2008 - 05:42.

Category

Silver & Silver Overlay

Medium

silver

Marks or Signature

84 stamped on several places on the item. Also an anchor in an oval and one other mark that is difficult to make out

Date Made

no idea

Price Paid (If known)

was a gift about 25 years ago

Size and Dimension

25 cm from tip of hand to handle ( not including chain)widest handle part is 2.8cm

Weight

80grams

Condition

Excellent

History

was a gift so have no idea

Description

I was given this as a gift many years ago. I was told it was old and Russian silver, but thats all. I have scoured the Internet to find out more to no avail. I hope someone can help Smiling

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Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


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Silver Plate

Submitted by angiek478 on Tue, 08/12/2008 - 19:56.

Category

Silver & Silver Overlay

Medium

quadruple silver

Marks or Signature

Pairpoint Mfg. Co. New Bedford Mass

Date Made

1860

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

10 inches wide 2 inches deep

Weight

2 lbs

Condition

Excellent

History

mother had it

Description

Has flowers and ivey leaves around edge of inside, 2 leaves on handle. has Pairpoint mfg co. quadruple plate on bottom

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Item for Sale?

Yes, list item as "For Sale"


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julene's picture

Silver Kettle

Submitted by julene on Tue, 08/12/2008 - 17:45.

Category

Silver & Silver Overlay

Medium

silver

Marks or Signature

three lines of writing underneath, it looks mid-eastern

Date Made

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

6.5 inches tall, 6 inches wide

Weight

.7 pound

Condition

Good

History

I inherited this when my step mother passed. She got it from her grandmother who said its from Italy.

Description

I inherited this two years ago when my step-mother passed away. She had received it from her grandmother who said it was from Italy. It has the same pattern all the way around it. The handle is solid with a leaf pattern on it. The only distinguishing marks are underneath. There are three lines of writing, it looks middle-eastern.  I may sell it depending on the worth.

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Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it

silver kettle
right close-up
left close-up
underneath/ three lines of writing

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Silver Boot Toe with rod for strap attachment on top of instep area

Submitted by ktberry on Sun, 08/10/2008 - 07:09.

Category

Silver & Silver Overlay

Medium

Probably silver plate

Marks or Signature

Numerals "1295" impressed on bottom of sole along with a small indented circle holding the letters "AB"

Date Made

Possible early 1900s

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

10 1/3" (L) 5 " (W) 5" (H)

Weight

around 1/2 pound

Condition

Excellent

History

described as South American possibly Brazilian

Description

This object is shaped like the toe of a boot with a squared off toe and is large enough to hold the toe of a man's boot.  It has a riveted metal strap which has some chased decoration.  The strap goes from the sole of the boot across the top on the instep where it supports a rod which could be used to hold a leater strap.  It has a hole in the sole approximately 1 inch in diameter about one inch from the back (toward heel) of the sole plate.

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Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


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jams's picture

Silver platter

Submitted by jams on Thu, 08/07/2008 - 12:43.

Category

General Antiques & Collectibles

Medium

silver

Marks or Signature

engraved on back is EBM&S 04421/9 I S

Date Made

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

approx 27in x 15in

Weight

at least 5lbs

Condition

Good

History

I found it at a yard sale

Description

This is a beautiful platter. With beautiful detail on plate of platter and handles.

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Item for Sale?

Yes, list item as "For Sale"


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3 piece silver tea set

Submitted by KookyBooBoo on Wed, 08/06/2008 - 22:16.

Category

Silver & Silver Overlay

Medium

Silverplated

Marks or Signature

Rogers, Smith & Co / Meriden CT / Quadruple / 1800 U.S.A

Date Made

1876-1897

Price Paid (If known)

?

Size and Dimension

Teapot-9' / Creamer-5' / Sugar-6.5'

Weight

3 lbs. 10 ozs.

Condition

Good

History

I found it in my house which used to belong to my grandparents. I believe it originally belong to my great-grandmother,or great great depending on when it was made.

Description

The set includes a tea pot, creamer and sugar bowl. They each have a single flower with leaves to the left and right on both sides. The imprint on the bottom is a shield and within the shield say  Rogers, Smith & Co. / Meriden,CT/ Quadruple. Under the shield 1800 and under that U.S.A.
The imprint is not on the tea pot.
I am very curious as to when it was made, and what the value might be.

From the research I've done, I know it is silverplated and the 1800 is the pattern # not the year it was made (unfortunately). I know the company was founded in 1857 in Hartford, CT and didn't move to Meriden, CT until 1876. They were bought by International Silver in 1897. I don't know it they continued to use the same imprint after that. If they didn't then the date would be between 1876-1897.

Any input would be greatly appreciated.

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Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


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Silver serving Plate

Submitted by Sandra Hether on Mon, 08/04/2008 - 07:06.

Category

Silver & Silver Overlay

Medium

Silver - soldered

Marks or Signature

The Roosevelt ,New York International Silver Co. Silver Soldered and some numbers all stamped on the back

Date Made

unsure

Price Paid (If known)

Inherited

Size and Dimension

12 " round

Weight

heavy

Condition

Good

History

I have inherited several boxes of things from an aunt that recently passed away and have not been opened for many years

Description

 This is a very thick serving Plate with the number 09 under the Silver Soldered stamp and a number 46 in a box at the bottom.

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Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


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SOLID SILVER SUGAR TONGS...Sheffield...1923

Submitted by buy88 on Fri, 08/01/2008 - 05:27.

Category

Metalware

Medium

silver

Marks or Signature

silver hallmark

Date Made

1923

Price Paid (If known)

£5

Size and Dimension

3.75 inches long

Weight

19 grams

Condition

Excellent

History

no history

Description

This is a very nice set of solid silver sugar tongs.They are in excellent condition and they show Hallmarks for Sheffield 1923.They weigh around 19 grms and they are around 3.75 inches long.

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Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


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Old Old coins?

Submitted by sweetrose on Thu, 07/31/2008 - 16:15.

Category

Coins & Currency

Medium

not sure, one may be gold, the other copper?

Marks or Signature

Date Made

Unsure

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

Weight

Condition

Good

History

Description

These were inside the St. George box given to my husband. Dont know what these coins are so if anyone has any info, that would be great.
Thanks!

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Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


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Barbour Silver Co. Quadruple domed butter cooler/dish

Submitted by randyman440 on Mon, 07/28/2008 - 22:07.

Category

Metalware

Medium

Quadruple Silver

Marks or Signature

Barbour silver company #'ed 96

Date Made

Price Paid (If known)

20.00

Size and Dimension

bowl diameter is 5 inches across, From handle to handle is 7 inches height with lid on is 5 inches

Weight

15 oz

Condition

Excellent

History

estate sale

Description

Etched floral design on one side of lid. 2 handled with knife holder. very pretty.

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Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


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beer stein

Submitted by nycm321 on Sun, 07/27/2008 - 11:41.

Category

General Antiques & Collectibles

Medium

ceramic & silver (I believe)

Marks or Signature

DBGM

Date Made

late 60's early 70's

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

h 10" 3" round

Weight

1 1/2 lb

Condition

Good

History

Was purchased by my parents while my father was stationed in Germany 1970-1972

Description

Raised pictures and words all over. All words are in German. 'Das lieben wir.'  'HALT MASS u. ZIEL TRINK NIE ZUVIEL.'  'Froh beim Bier'  'Wohlbekoms'

 The picture is of a castle and two men walking up steps. There are 2 faces on the castle and a man looking out of one of the castle windows.

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Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


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St George box-Greek

Submitted by sweetrose on Sun, 07/27/2008 - 04:33.

Category

Metalware

Medium

We believe it's silver

Marks or Signature

Date Made

1843

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

Weight

Condition

Excellent

History

Given to family member, from someone who came over from Greece. We believe the box was made in celebration of the Greek independance. On the back is a cross with a bow and spear.

Description

Appears to be a silver plate of St. George(the front) and was made into a box,

welded to another box to make it the way it looks now. A handle is on each side. One person

suggested it may have been a tea box.  My husbands father who was greek, always told him there was a piece of Christs cross in the box. however, the box was opened to find two byzantine coins.

What a surprise. Any help on this would be appreciated.

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Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it

St. George pieces
St George Back
Side 2
side 3

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Simpson, Hall, and Miller Co. Tremble Plate

Submitted by mrs.willis on Sat, 07/26/2008 - 05:54.

Category

Silver & Silver Overlay

Medium

Silver

Marks or Signature

Company Stamp On underside

Date Made

Price Paid (If known)

inherited

Size and Dimension

about 13 inches tall, 7 inches across

Weight

with all 5 bottles, maybe 5 lbs

Condition

Excellent

History

The bottles were used for oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, and maybe mustard or sugar

Description

It is a lazy-susan style tremble plate with 5 seperate glass bottles

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Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


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Silver Tea Set - 4 piece

Submitted by wyo1950 on Thu, 07/24/2008 - 09:24.

Category

Silver & Silver Overlay

Medium

Silver or silverplate

Marks or Signature

International Silver Co., Camille

Date Made

1930-1940

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

11" platter, 9" teapot, creamer, sugar bowl

Weight

Condition

Excellent

History

Family hierloom

Description

My Dad bought for my Mom many years ago. They were married in 1939 so sometime after that. The platter has # 6070, teapot # 6030, creamer # 6032 & sugar bowl # 6031.  Excellent condition rarely used.  The platter is 11inches across & the tea pot is about 9 inches high.

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Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it

4 piece set
sugar bowl
creamer
platter

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Antique Sterling??? Tussy Mussy Wedding Bouquet Holder

Submitted by littlemomma85 on Tue, 07/22/2008 - 19:26.

Category

Silver & Silver Overlay