Description
silver butter dish, 4 curved legs
would like to know its age and value
would possible consider selling
is it ok to polish? would it hurt its value? it's fairly tarnished right now
thanks
Category
Silver and Silver Overlay
Medium
silver
Distinguishing marks
crescent 79BF with horse (lion?) moon & bird icons
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
8" x 4.5" x 3"
Date Period
?
Weight
?
History
wife bought at garage sale
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
?
For Sale?
No
Photos
Re: silver butter dish - "Crescent" pattern 79BF
You need to polish it up to detemine a value, demand for silverplate is currently very weak right now, pieces with damaged or worn silverplating are almost impossible to sell.
Most pieces like this date from the first quarter of the 20th Century. CRESCENT SILVERWARE MFG CO INC was located in Port Jervis, NY Founded in 1922. Moved to Port Jervis in 1939. Sold to Samuel Kirk & Son Inc. in 1977