Weidlich sterling bread tray

By jbinsta, 7 February, 2023
Description

Weidlich Silver Co. sterling bread tray #8196. It has a leaf and flower design around the edge. It is 12" x 7" and about 1/2" deep at the middle then where the ends slope upwards it's about 1 1/8". It weighs 165 grams.

There are 3-4 minor dings in the surface that I didn't see until I looked at it up close. What condition would this be called? Is this vintage or antique, and what would be the value? Should it be polished or left as is?

I am interested in selling this, but want to gather information first.

Thank you.

Category
Silver and Silver Overlay
Medium
sterling holloware
Distinguishing marks
W inside owls wings, sterling, and 8196.
Size and dimensions of this item
12" x 7"
Date Period
1915 - 1952
Weight
165 grams
History
This was inherited from my mother, who inherited it from her sister. She may have gotten it from my grandparents, but that is just a guess. Probably originally purchased in Iowa.
For Sale?
Yes
Photos

SilentGal

2 years 3 months ago

I'd call the condition fair. A good jeweler can repair the dents to like new. Vintage in age. Yes! Polish it! Nothing is prettier than gleaming sterling. Value is around $300.00 USD at retail if repaired (around $150.00 USD at retail as is). Don't sell it, use it. So lovely!

Average: 5 (1 vote)