Interesting - the decoration is stamped on those - they're definitely not coin, and more likely mid 19th century. I'm not at home, so on my...
They look to me like brass with remnants of plating, especially in the recesses (like in the marks, the engraving, where the bowl joins the stem...
NO! Use a brooch converter... ~Cheryl
Bone handled fork from from excavation at Jefferson's Poplar Forest retreat: https://www.poplarforest.org/stick-a-fork-in-it/ [ATTACH] ~Cheryl
London, 1902 - can't discern the maker... ~Cheryl
Having a hard time with your measurements, if the tines are 2", which is about what I'd expect from an 18th to early 19th century table fork, then...
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Hunhhh, not sure why that 'star' is actually there, but have to think it original - below is the same style locket, different owl, doesn't have...
What would the owl have to do with it being replaced rather than repaired? ~Cheryl
Having a bit of a problem following all your concerns, and suggest if you're asking about problems with marks, they should be posted, but I'm...
Of course it's religious in origin, from the Lord's Prayer - don't understand what you mean by 'religiously loaded', and am unclear if you believe...
Don't believe the latch was really intended as a lock, but to just keep the box closed - you can put anything through the staple, doesn't have to...
You describe your piece as silverplated, but to my eye, appears to have the look of nickel silver or nickel plating - was it tarnished? Little...
Images of 'antik porzellan brotdose' (antique porcelain lunch box/pail, sandwich box):...
Was pretty sure it was German, but just couldn't place it (blaming my failing memory on Covid19). Good finds, Peggy! Was wondering if it was...
Those measurements would be at the largest points, there is a footed attached underplate that appears to be at least 2" larger than the box -...
But did you find any so large, or with hinged lids, or a hasp & staple? Sardine boxes were pretty items, intended for table service, and made to...
Bit large and utilitarian looking for a sardine box, can't recall seeing one with a hinged lid, and have a hard time imagining why you'd lock up...
Clothes drying rack... ~Cheryl
Nice! If you don't know the maker yet, see '20 AL', Ricci & C, here: http://www.silvercollection.it/SILVERSMITHSAL1.html ~Cheryl
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