Author Topic: Finest Quality International Silver Co. Dish w/ Lid (Silver-plate?)  (Read 1527 times)

valhom

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Hi guys. This doesn't say it's silver plated or any purity. Just says the maker and where it was made. It weighs approx. 3 lbs. Measures approx. 10" across from handle to handle. It most likely is silver plated, but just wanted to make sure. If it was sterling, would it weigh less? Thank you!

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Re: Finest Quality International Silver Co. Dish w/ Lid (Silver-plate?)
« Reply #1 on: July 04, 2019, 05:18:13 pm »
I finally found it, I added the word "octagon". And it says it's pewter. So is it silver-plated pewter? or all pewter? Sorta confused, lol. Thanks!

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Re: Finest Quality International Silver Co. Dish w/ Lid (Silver-plate?)
« Reply #2 on: July 04, 2019, 06:16:52 pm »
It is pewter and not silverplated.  International Silver Company made pewter items as well as silver.

Just search "International Silver Co. Octagon Pewter Covered Casserole" and you will see quite a few!
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Re: Finest Quality International Silver Co. Dish w/ Lid (Silver-plate?)
« Reply #3 on: July 05, 2019, 07:15:41 am »
Plain ole' pewter. Very nice!
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Re: Finest Quality International Silver Co. Dish w/ Lid (Silver-plate?)
« Reply #4 on: July 05, 2019, 07:21:34 pm »
Great find !!  Just do not polish it and try to make it look like silver plate !!

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Re: Finest Quality International Silver Co. Dish w/ Lid (Silver-plate?)
« Reply #5 on: July 08, 2019, 10:07:03 am »
I second that - do not try and polish.  It won't polish and the finish on some items can/will become distorted!
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