Harrods dress making Chatelaine

I had the same thought about replating, Some people don't mind the rubbing though.

 

I wouldn't re-plate, but I would give it a gentle clean.

 

Well, I looked at both E G and B G and did not see a maker's mark to match.

 

So would I.

 

What about DG, or did I read that wrong?

 

I haven't found anything either.

 

I see it now, my computer was extremely slow in downloading all the pictures.

 

Yes I really think its DG after studying it.

 

I respectfully disagree on the first letter being a D. Compare it to the way in which the E in EPNS is made. A D would not have the indent and small opening in it's lower half that this letter has. (And which are identical to the E above it.)

 

I have to agree with that, Makes sense

 

I don't think the maker will matter.

Buy a Sunshine cloth and clean it gently. No replating please!

 

I really appreciate all the messages I've had since posting this today.

The question I have now then is what's it worth?

I know this is never a easy question but I'm planning on using eBay to sell it and would like some idea since I would rather not set a reserve and just starting the bidding at a reasonable price.

 

Even with the better pic of the maker's mark, I still not sure what it is. Like Bake I think B or E with a slim posibility of being an R. Nowww I wonder if there is another letter before the B, E or what. Looks like the cartouch extends beyond the B, E, ... leaving enough room for another letter?

--- Susan

 

I cou

Do you think I should give it a little polish?

 

What do you think its worth without knowing the maker?
Have you seen similar pieces sell in the past?

 

Kirk - I don't sell, so all I can suggest is searching ebay.uk for similar items that have been listed and actually sold. Being in the US I don't know what other sites exist over there, but perhaps other members can make additional suggestions.

 

Ok mate thanks

 

Is there such a thing as a chatelaine necessaire?

 

I believe this is one - There will be little sewing items inside.

 

When you list it, tell its history. I'd start it at £19.99. You may hit the fifty quid mark, if you get lucky. Silver would be well in the hundreds.