Hi there! New to the forums, and a neophyte in the world of antiques. The plate below, along with some spoons, was bought for me as a child some 40 years ago. I've found an identical one on a site called WorthPoint here: https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/disney-silverplate-mickey-mouse-bowl-1872130792 The blurb there suggests "This sale is for a RARE 1930's Mickey Mouse Silverplated Childs Dish with handles by Forbes Silver CompanyThe Forbes Silver Co was sold in 1935, this plate dates from the early 1930's". Was hoping to tap the expertise of the community here and ask some questions: Firstly, is the above description likely to be accurate? Secondly, is anyone a Worthpoint member and able to tell me what this sold for? Thirdly, can anyone identify the hallmark for me? My first thought was that a bird's head might make it Portugese, but I can't identify that particular one. Thanks for your assistance, all.
The description does appear to be generally accurate, although whether International Silver (the parent company beginning 1898) sold the trademark and assets or simply shut the operation down in the mid-30s I have found nothing about. Not a hallmark but simply the maker's mark for Forbes. As noted in the Worthpoint file, this is silver plate not solid silver. The earliest Forbes marks (from the early 1890's when it was part of Meriden Britannia of Connecticut. I'm not a Worthpoint user, sorry.
Thank you so much guys, that was really useful to know, particularly the silver plated bit, I wouldn't want to have been accused of false advertising once putting it up. Have to say, this is by far the most receptive and useful antiques site that I've found so far, I'll be sure to hang around!
