Weidlich sterling bread tray

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Posted by jbinsta
2 years ago
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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.
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Submitted by SilentGal

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!
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