Off White Oversized Platter made by John Maddock & Sons. . I do not want to sell it but am interested in the history (when exactly it was made and name of it) and how much it would be worth. Any Information would be great!
The exterior is fairly plain with some inlay work and a simple push button lock. The interior is all cedar with a drawer that is attached to the top by copper connections. There are no visible marks or company names on the chest.
I am looking for any help identifying these forks and spoons. Found these in an old barn on my family's property and can't get any information on them. I believe them to be gold but can't be certain. HELP ME
The family story goes something like this: My great-grandmother, Beth worked on the warf in Seatle. She befriended a sea captain who hid the chest in the bottom of his ship on a return trip from China to avoid paying tariff. He gave the chest as a gift to my great-grandmother. The metal plate on the top is inscribed "Beth". It is made of camphor wood.
