Homan Mfg. Company Antique Miniature Clawfoot Bathtub - Butterdish?

By SheilaM, 16 March, 2011
Description

I know only that this item was manufactured by Homan. I bought it at an estate sale many years ago, packed it up, and only recently rediscovered it. According to some research I've done on the internet, it was made between 1847 & 1896.

This item is VERY tarnished, don't know the best polish to use on it.

Category
Silver and Silver Overlay
Medium
silver
Distinguishing marks
Homan Mfg. Company, miniature clawfoot bathtub, quadruple plate, special metal, 2150
Condition
Fair
Size and dimensions of this item
h:1.75", w: approx. 7.5", d:approx. 3"
Date Period
Cincinnati Ohio, between 1847 & 1896, from what I gather.
History
I vaguely remember buying this at an estate sale at least 15 yrs ago. Recently rediscovered it packed up.
eBay Auction Link
For Sale?
Yes
Photos

Lovejoy

14 years 2 months ago

Dishes like this were used to serving treats and non acidic foods. I wouldn't worry about what type of polish to use, any household polish for silver will work, but chances are the silver plating might be quite worn underneath and even missing in places. You really need to polish it before a value caqn be determinede, because silverplated items that's  worn or damaged is basically worthless.

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