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Lead Trays with applied Silver, made in Canada by Benedict & Proctor Mfg.

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    Posted 11 years ago

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    Artistinside
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    OK guys, now I have the posting bug.
    Here are two trays, that when I discovered them, I immediately took them to my jeweler friend who explained that these are not silver plated. The silver is high grade and very thick and has been applied over Lead. Also the engraving is very fine work and is not shown on the back, not typical. My guess is these are trays which lived on the entry tables of affluent individuals who placed car keys or other objects, i.e. maybe the reason for various scratches on the surface.

    Size, the large tray is 9" dia, small tray is 6 1/2" dia. The large trays weighs 1 lbs. and small is 12 ounces. Lastly, because the trays are lead they are very pliable, and can easily be bent with little pressure from one finger. (too bad they are not solid silver 1000)

    UPDATE: With the help of "TubeAmp" I now know these trays are made by Benedict & Proctor of Trenton, Ontario Canada. Still looking for more specific on how the Silver is applied to Lead. Regards, Kirk

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    1. TubeAmp TubeAmp, 11 years ago
      BENEDICT-PROCTOR Mfg. Co. of Trenton, Ontario. It is electroplated.

      T A
    2. Artistinside Artistinside, 11 years ago
      Wow, thanks TubeAmp.
      I have corrected my listing. As of yet, I have not been able to verify if electroplating is how the silver is applied.
      I know my trays are Lead, and the Silver is very thick, but I have not been able to find any more info on Silver on Lead yet. Thanks again, Kirk
    3. TubeAmp TubeAmp, 11 years ago
      It's not lead, it would be Britannia metal, a type of pewter. And yes, it is electroplated as that is what the company did.

      T A
    4. Likeitold4me, 9 years ago
      I just ran across the same tray. What i found unique was Mine has the exact same pattern on inside of tray but around the edge my hole patterns are very different..
    5. Artistinside Artistinside, 9 years ago
      Dear Likeitold4me,
      Could you please post a some pictures of yours. Also the size would be nice too.
      And include the makers mark on the back if you can get a good shot.

      Thanks, Kirk
    6. Artistinside Artistinside, 9 years ago
      Dear TubeAmp,
      I guess I missed your last comment somehow. What makes you think they are not lead. My jeweler said they were lead with Silver coating, not electroplating because the silver is too thick for electroplating process. Let me know your thoughts or additional info if you would. Thanks, Kirk
    7. Artistinside Artistinside, 9 years ago
      Thanks Vetraio50 :-)

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