silver butter dish - "Crescent" pattern 79BF

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Posted by showdoc
14 years ago
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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
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Lovejoy 🎯 Collector 14 years ago

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

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