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two silver salt spoons. no markings other than italy stamped on the back of the spoon...i also have a silver spoon with cattails for a handle says sterling on the back of handle and a d on the back side of the spoon part
would like to know how much tehy are worht and when they were made and who made them
Re: silver salt spoon looks real old
Unfortunately determining a maker with things like these is going to be nearly impossible. As to value, if they are silver, they are worth their weight in silver. Assuming they weigh 10 grams or less, about $5-10 per spoon.
Re: silver salt spoon looks real old
so the d on the underside of the cattail spoon means nothing?
Re: silver salt spoon looks real old
If there are no markings to indicate silver content , eg. "Sterling", "925" or "800" it's very unlikely they are anything but silver plated. Most places now have kiosks in malls that will test for precious metals. A marking like italy generally indicates a date of production after 1890.
Re: silver salt spoon looks real old
it wasnt common when you cast silver, to just stamp italy on it to represent fine grade silver pree 1800's?