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Dear Reni, I have purchased a silver plate 6.5" diameter. The information on the back is E.P. copper, B.M. mounts #3590. I would like to know the history, and the value. Any help you could give me would be appreciated. Thank you, C.C.
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Dear C.C.,
I can't tell you what company manufactured your silver plate underdish. Are there any other marks on the bottom? "E.P." stands for electroplate - on copper with "B.M." (base metal) mounts. #3590 is a company code of some sort (pattern, mold#, date of production, etc.) These smaller pieces of plate don't have a lot of value, but they are great fun to use. Reni
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Reni, I have a dozen of these 2-3 ounce glasses that were left to me by my grandmother who was born in Cincinnati, in 1889. I remember them being used as wine glasses at a nice dinner or for after dinner drinks. Can you tell me more about them? S.B.
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Hi S.B.,
I can not tell from the pictures - what the metal is - any marks? If they are silver plate, the set would retail between $95.00- $150.00 in my area. If they are sterling, they might retail between $95.00 & $150.00 per goblet. -Big Difference- Reni Reni
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Reni, We are going through my husband's grandma's things and came across a small serving spoon with 1818 Rogers A1 imprinted on it. It seems to have grapes and grape leaves on it I believe. Also, a Pat. Mar. 4, 1919 Hallmark Plate serving spoon. Also, a F.G. ERNS-Sheffiled, England set in which I believe they are dessert forks. Should we use silver polish to clean this stuff up? Is it of any value? R.D.
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Dear R.D.,
The best way to clean your silver plate flatware is with a paste or cream polish. I like Gorham's pink paste. Dips are too harsh for silver plate. Steel wool, pot scrubbers and brushes are all "no-no's". If there is any silver left over the base metal, your pieces will clean up nicely. Use and enjoy them. Reni
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Reni, Could you please tell me something about the Federal Silver Co? I have bought a silver covered serving dish with this name stamped on the back. Would this be a quality silver company? Also, I have blunt silver plated blades which are damaged. They are attached to sterling handled knives. What would be the best way to upgrade this old set. Should I replate them or replace them with stainless blades Either way, where is a company which could do this for me? Thanks,
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Hi C.C.,
The Federal Silver Company was listed in New York directories from 1920 through 1961. They were manufacturers of both sterling and silver plated wares. Antique sterling handled knives, part of quality flatware set, are probably worth restoring. I like the idea of replating the original blades if possible. Try showing the knives to a reputable Silversmith in your area, and see if he/she may have another opinion. In the New York area, try Jean's Silversmiths, Inc., 16 West 45th St., New York, NY 10036. Phone # 212-575-0723, Fax #212-921-0991
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Dear Reni, I picked up two sets of sugar and creamers from a local antique store that was going out of business. I have attached photos of each. Do you know any history on Leonard Silver plate and also, I realize the second set is electroplated copper, but do you have any ideas about the "hallmarks"? The letters E P C are on it above a mans head-very circular with a beard, the enlarged picture of this is not as clear as I would have liked it to be. The second mark is a crown and the third is a scriptive capital S. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks for your help.
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Dear V.E.
The Leonard Silver Manufacturing Company was started in 1969. It's founder, Leonard Florence, used a local garage in Chelsea, Massachusetts, to market silver plate holloware. Products were manufactured by firms in India. The company was acquired by Towle Silversmiths in 1978. At that time, the headquarters were moved to Boston, Mass. The Leonard Silver line is now a part of International Silver Company (Syrtech Corp.). The marks on your other cream and sugar belong to the Sheffield Silver Company, Brooklyn, New York. The company was incorporated in 1908. The trademark (see above picture) was registered in 1919 for silver plated flatware and holloware. Sheffield Silver Co. became a division of Reed & Barton Silversmiths in 1974.
Rainwater, Dorothy T. and Redfield, Judy.
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