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Antique Questions Forum / Attention; D&B Antiques

« on: July 31, 2005, 02:55:52 pm »

Hello.  You had given me an answer about a tray that I couldn't find any info on.  You kindly responded with the info that the tray made by Continental and was aluminum and about $35.00.

Since I now had more info to go by, I did a search on eBay.  I was really surprised to see other items from this company up there.  The various items are listed as Continental Silverlook.    I even found a picture that looks just like my tray except mine only has two side handles.
 Otherwise, the flower motif and overall size / shape is the same.  Looking at the starting bid of approx $37, I thought it was amazing that you had been able to give me any info, just based on my description.  Bravo!!

Since I have never taken anything to an antique shop before, I have no clue as to how the process works.  I am a bit weary because a few years ago, my husband & I took a coin to a local coin shop to sell.  The man said it wasn't woth much, and I think gave us $10.  This year we found out that it had been worth $100(s).  So, we were really taken.

If I go into a shop and say that I would like to sell the tray, and they want to offer something that is lower than $35.00.  Do I let them know that it is at least worth that much, and that is what I want or do I just walk out & go elsewhere?   I'm just not sure of how the process works, and really need to get rid of the tray as soon as possible.

Any further advice would be so greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
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Antique Questions Forum / Anyone? Anything...

« on: July 27, 2005, 08:54:10 am »

Ahh...., Thank you so much for that info.  I really appreciate your help.

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Antique Questions Forum / Anyone? Anything...

« on: July 26, 2005, 11:03:40 am »

  Regarding my post from July 14th 2004 (Pewter, Tin, etc.,) no one has any input at all - no direction to send me in?

Since I originally posted, I had gone to the only shop I could find in my area, but  the woman told me it would be $75 dollars just for the appraiser to look at.  It may not be worth it, and I can't affford to take a risk right now.

Also since my original post, I found a picture somewhere on-line of an antique aluminum plate.  It looked very similiar.   Does anyone know a way to figure out if something is aluminum?

I need help with this FAST.   Again, any opinions or guidance would be most appreciated.

Thanks.
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Antique Questions Forum / Pewter, Tin, Bronze - Help!

« on: July 14, 2005, 12:31:55 pm »

Hi.  I'm a newbie who is seriously hoping that someone can give me some sound advice.  I have a platter that was given to me many years ago.  It was owned by my 97 (no longer lucid) yr old grandmother.  I am trying to determine what it is, and what it is worth.  I'm not sure that it is not Sterling Silver.  

To me it looks like pewter, although I can't say that I have ever seen anything pewter other than cheap novelty jewelry.  The platter is approx 10" x 14", is a grayish metal that looks 'dented' and also has a very intricate flower off to one side that looks like it was either carved or perhaps overlaid.  The handles on each side of the platter are ornate - almost carved and are attached in a sodered bolt type manner.

The only 'info' carved on the back of the tray is the following;

A tiny colonial looking solder holding a musket/rifle.  There is an arch going over the solder-> It says " [size=8]TRADE[/size] CONTINENTAL [size=8]MARK[/size].  Under the solder, in script is says "Hand Wrought" and below that is the number "623"

I can't hold on to this any longer, but don't want to just throw it out in case it is worth something.  I have searched the web extensively trying to come up with something - Nothing.  I was about to get in the car, and take it to a few Antique shops listed in the phone book who do "Free Appraisals."    I somehow stumbled into this forum, and decided that perhaps before I go anywhere with this, someone may have some advice for me.

How do i even begin to tell what type of metal this is?

Thanks for the time.
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