1758 Benedict Georgian Period Plate - Gold Color

By mcneal-4, 12 May, 2009
Description

This item came from my husbands grandparents home. It is in mint condition. The bottom is etched 1157 G O. And on the side on bottom it is engraved with Benedict Georgian 1758 as well with E.R.N.S. B.M.M. Period Plate with a little diamond shape symbol. Rather than silver, it is gold.

Category
Silver and Silver Overlay
Distinguishing marks
Bottom is engraved 1157 G O
Condition
Mint
Size and dimensions of this item
13 1/2 inches long and 6 1/2 inches top/bottom.
Date Period
1758
History
Came from husbands grandparents home
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For Sale?
No
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kathyBeh

16 years ago

EPNS Electroplated nickle silver. Electroplating did not begin till 1840.

Pope Benedict XIV, died in 1758. The Georgian era is a period of British history covering the period from 1714 to 1830.

Benedict-Proctor is the company mark (diamond) founded in 1910 in Canada, factory closed in 1982.

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