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Antique Questions Forum / Re: "B. DUTCH SILVER" What does is mean?

« on: July 12, 2009, 09:17:20 am »

I have found markings that look like "Widd.......? Mfg. Philidelphia, PA"
Also, on the Dutch Trim, I find "Patent Pend" stams, as if by hand, not machine.

I have made scapings in hidden spots and see no difference in the color?

Is there a test for specific gravity where I weith the pice and see how much water it displaces??

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: "B. DUTCH SILVER" What does is mean?

« on: July 08, 2009, 05:17:25 pm »

I understand it does look loke that, BUT did how common was silver plate with Dutch Silver???

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: "B. DUTCH SILVER" What does is mean?

« on: July 08, 2009, 04:11:49 pm »

there is a chip on the barrel, that looks like it maybe plated, is this possible?

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: "B. DUTCH SILVER" What does is mean?

« on: July 08, 2009, 03:40:39 pm »

Wine or spirits probably. More pics added.
How to tell if pewter?

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: "B. DUTCH SILVER" What does is mean?

« on: July 08, 2009, 09:47:46 am »

With all the engraved detail I really cant find anything???

Does this look like a high quality .833 piece to you?

Could show more pics.

Thank you so much for the help.

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Antique Questions Forum / "B. DUTCH SILVER" What does is mean?

« on: July 08, 2009, 08:33:00 am »

I have aquired a piece that is marked "B. DUTCH SILVER" .

Nothing is know about it. It appaears to be made with lesser quality as maybe a pewter piece. No hallmarks which I can find.
Is anyone familiar? Is it Sterling or lesser grade silver?

Thanks
Bill