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talismanamerica

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Silver Platter ??? not sure of the company
« on: September 20, 2011, 12:33:55 pm »
Took a bunch of pics... Is this pure silver or silver on copper? Looks English with the crown?
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Re: Silver Platter ??? not sure of the company
« Reply #1 on: September 20, 2011, 12:35:29 pm »
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Re: Silver Platter ??? not sure of the company
« Reply #2 on: September 20, 2011, 12:36:59 pm »
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Re: Silver Platter ??? not sure of the company
« Reply #3 on: September 20, 2011, 02:53:01 pm »
   That is Silver Plate, I can make out the last two letters on NS  Probably the letter are EPNS  which stand for Elctro Plate Nickle Silver, not familiar with Hallmark, but could look around a bit.  Overall Silverplate does sell but not for much.  I would guess around $20.00 in value.
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Re: Silver Platter ??? not sure of the company
« Reply #4 on: September 20, 2011, 03:23:41 pm »
Actually the letters are SGEP... Are you also familiar with the Company Crescent 3118...
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Re: Silver Platter ??? not sure of the company
« Reply #5 on: September 20, 2011, 03:49:43 pm »
Yes I have heard of Cresent, I will have to go look but I believe that is a canadian company.  Have not seen SG before but EP stands for Electo Plate.
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Re: Silver Platter ??? not sure of the company
« Reply #6 on: September 20, 2011, 03:49:51 pm »
I will probably be roundly excoriated for this, but here goes.....

If it's silver on copper, I'd consider selling it for melt value.  I sold a platter similar to this one, figured it was worth about $20, it sold on eBay for nearly $60, and I was flabbergasted.  I asked the buyer later why thought bought it, and it was the weight of it that was the huge attraction -- it was worth more for melt value because of the copper!
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Re: Silver Platter ??? not sure of the company
« Reply #7 on: September 20, 2011, 06:52:30 pm »
I think this may be your maker.....

http://www.silvercollection.it/AMERICANSILVERPLATEMARKSG.html

GOLDFEDER SILVERWARE COMPANY INC - Yalesville CT
Established in 1932. Succeeded by Birmingham Silver Co.


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Re: Silver Platter ??? not sure of the company
« Reply #8 on: September 21, 2011, 12:31:24 pm »
http://www.rubylane.com/item/668748-00156/Vintage-Silverplate-Tray-marked-Goldfelder

That looks exactly like my tray and it sold for 195.00 wow !!!
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Re: Silver Platter ??? not sure of the company
« Reply #9 on: September 21, 2011, 01:55:59 pm »
    Yea pretty cool I need to find some more large silverplate platters.  Great job Sapphire
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Re: Silver Platter ??? not sure of the company
« Reply #10 on: September 21, 2011, 03:46:13 pm »
Quote from: CuriousCollector on September 20, 2011, 03:49:51 pm
I will probably be roundly excoriated for this, but here goes.....

If it's silver on copper, I'd consider selling it for melt value.  I sold a platter similar to this one, figured it was worth about $20, it sold on eBay for nearly $60, and I was flabbergasted.  I asked the buyer later why thought bought it, and it was the weight of it that was the huge attraction -- it was worth more for melt value because of the copper!

I laughed when you mentioned the copper value! I can tell when times are tough and copper is high by going onto a site and noticing the copper wire bits electricians always leave as scraps are gone. I take them to make jewelry with, and usually come out with quite a bit. Not this year!

But now I am not too upset over the plated silver I have with pits! Maybe I can sell them for the copper.  :) You made my day, Curious Collector!   ;)
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