Featured One find leads to another

Hi everyone,

Nothing too dramatic to post, but I had a decent score I wanted to share today. I think this find also demonstrates that being "detail oriented" can lead to the uncovering of some treasures. Came across these three photos of an item listed as "Antique Silver Bowl" and I should note the seller had about 6 different listings up and I had already identified some were clearly plated:



Now, the tone is great, and I'm already fairly certain this one's going to likely be real, but I've been fooled before. That's where the quality of the photograph helps out. If you click the third image, and zoom in, you can see marks (at least I can see marks) that don't show up without a trained eye and knowing you can look closer.

Because I knew that one was silver, I figured this other listing would be as well from the same seller:



Second one is obviously weighted, but I paid $10 total, so worth it to me.

 

those are very nice pieces Mr Nate from the photo of the bowl, I can't see any marks, but would have gone to look at it in person as it has the look of silver. As for the candlestick I wouldn't have thought silver.

 

Is the mark on the outer rim fold?

 

I don't see any marks on the bowl or even a place to look closer in person. Do you have this, Nate?

 

? 9 0'clock bottom rim

 

Not an easy one to see, but when you zoom in you can see M ST, which I took to be the end of the makers name and the start of the word sterling.

 

Ha! Had to expand to over 200% and follow bob's directions to see it.

 

Wow, good eyes Mr Nate now that you show where the mark is it stands out like a neon light, lol

 

It took a bit longer than expected, but here's the finished polish:

 

Great job, as always, Nate!

 

Heirloom was an Oneida line.

 

What a beautiful bowl, well done Mr Nate

 

Although I did not find a Replacements listing for holloware, I think this bowl matches the Belle Rose flatware pattern (1963.)