We have a number of plated nickle silver items , however...my late grandmother in law felt a need to polish everything repeatedly..meaning some of theese have had damage...this one just is an example of her over zealous cleaning i THINK. , can anyone tell me if there is ANY way of bringing theese to a reasonable value? without doing the chemical process myself? this one jug is an example but i have many items that she has polished just as hard hehe also any info AT ALL about this paticular jug would be welcome thanks!!!
I will tag a knowledgeable member for you. @Bakersgma , can you help? Meantime, @Danwen87 , could you go back to 'edit' and click on the 'full image' button for full size photos?
The maker is Walker and Hall http://www.silvercollection.it/ENGLAWALKER&HALLDATE.html I’ve enlarged your photos, please just check the box for Full Images, next time, Thanks
AH sorry i got confused what my husband was asking lol, i think he means replating, if thats what it needs.
JMHO. no use in replating. 2 HP mark may read as "two layers Hotel silver plate" for hotels, ships etc. and would already cost an arm and a leg to prepare for replating.
Hotel plate generally isn't worth the effort, and railroad plate is in the Don't Mess With category. Replating actually would lower the value for railroad collectors.
Ooh i was trying to find out what the HP was, bit of a needle in a haystack, ive got the silvercollection page bookmarked though. ...hey does that mean my grandmother in law may have...aquired..the jug through slightly naughty means? :O lol. thatll be a new one for the family . it does have an 'L' engraved on the side...i just spotted that yesterday.
I dont suppose you know if i can tell the difference ? theres no company name except the makers ..and now ive seen an L on the side...
SMALL UPDATE Dont know how i missed it...but i just spotted this one the other side of the jug..does that help with anymore info? thanks
Now for something completely different... came across this browsing on etsy. She will paint your old silver plate for you. https://www.etsy.com/shop/MicheleSpragueDesign?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=51916904
Hi Elarna, My nephew was 7 years old when he painted his grandmothers silver plate tea service. I put in my yard sale and a Danish couple went crazy for it. I do not know if they thought it was Sterling or not but they paid 12 dollars for it/ greg
The letter is likely the owners initial. If it’s hotel ware, it could be the Hotel or restaurant logo.
Railroad is isn't. Most railroads except the cheapskates put their logo on their pieces. Usually right out in plain sight. This was to promote the railroad and lessen the chances of a piece growing legs and walking off. Didn't work. The OP's L is as stated most likely a hotel or restaurant. And I almost like that, in an Alice in Wonderland meets Betsey Johnson kind of way. Or maybe Willy Wonka.
OK...i actualy like this alice in wonderland theme, and to be honest this is all silver plated, its not got much of a value beyond sentiment which while cool is not to everyones taste. taking this theme means it will sell to many folk who like to stage alice in wonderland themed teaparties, which are more common than you think ^.^ isnt it better to upcycle and to sell to those who will love the item?
