Skip to main content
Home

Main navigation

  • Free Appraisals
    • Get a Free Appraisal
    • View Appraisals
    • Local Appraisers
  • Classifieds
  • Blog
  • Shows
    • Antique Shows, Flea Markets, & Swap Meets Map
    • Upcoming Shows
User Menu
  • Login
  • Help
  • Register

Breadcrumb

  1. Home

Ornate 12 inch silver round pedestal platter, marked 1759

By tkgtinker, 20 September, 2010
Description

This round, flat 12 inch plate or tray has a 1 inch high pedestal and is ornately edged with leaves & grapes on a vine.  It has a floral design that is visable on both sides.  The stamped marks are a shield containing a crown eminating an arm holding an arrow or spear.  There is an 's' beside it.  There is also some info scratched into the silver:  "1759", "12 1/2", and "122qo" over "R- H /-" .  I would like any info to help identify the maker, age or any history about our heirloom. 

Category
Silver and Silver Overlay
Medium
silver
Distinguishing marks
Hallmark is a crown, arm & arrow in crest/shield with s beside it. Other marks are: 122go, 1759, R-H/-
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
round 12 in (31cm) accross, pedestal 1 inch high
Date Period
1759 ?
Weight
estimate @ 3 lbs?
History
I was told it was a gift to a Lady-In-Waiting when she married and they immigrated to Canada. It has been passed down trough the family to me.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
Passed down in the family to me
For Sale?
No
Photos
  • Log in or register to post comments

Today’s Featured Blog

Beyond the Price Tag: The Hidden Factors That Influence Antique and Collectible Value

More Blog articles…

Recent Appraisals

  • Signed picture of Woodrow Wilson
  • Stone Carving
  • Bronze Statue
  • Religious carving - Chinese
  • Fob watch -Turkish
  • Chinese brass vases - pair
  • McDonald's Happy Meal Toy Tonka Glacier Digger with Original Box
  • Robert Marble “How to make a better chocolate chip cookie “
  • Spoonman
  • Premier Fine China "April Rose" 46 piece set (Japan)
See more appraisals…

Recent Appraisal Comments

  • Thank you.
  • Portrait of President Woodrow Wilson with Printed Signature
  • Hand-Carved Stone Figure (Bust Form)
  • Bronze Statue of Lady Justice (Justitia) Blindfolded with Sword
  • Chinese Portable Travel Shrine with Hinged Panels
  • Antique Ottoman/Turkish Fob Watch with Beaded Case and Chain
  • Pair of Chinese Brass or Bronze Vases with Qianlong Marks
  • 2011 McDonald's Happy Meal Toy – Tonka Garage "Glacier Digger"
  • Pls help me with any hints of age and origin.
  • I have no idea as to age and…

Recent Blog Articles

  • Beyond the Price Tag: The Hidden Factors That Influence Antique and Collectible Value
  • Beyond the Price Tag: Unlocking the Hidden Stories in Your Family Heirlooms
  • Antiques as an Investment: Beyond the Hype, What's Actually Worth It?
  • Is it Real or Just Really Old? Your Guide to Spotting Fake Antiques (and How to Protect Yourself)
  • Beyond the Dust: Unearthing the Stories Behind Your Antiques (and Why Knowing Matters)
  • Unlocking Time's Treasures: Your Essential Vintage Watch Value Guide
  • Navigating the Dip: Smart Strategies for Selling Your Antiques, Collectibles, and Art in a Down Market

More Blog articles…

© 1995- InstAppraisal™, Inc. All Rights Reserved Worldwide
Privacy Policy & Terms and Conditions of Use