Posted 9 years ago
kpgreg73
(20 items)
Not sure what this silver condiment thing was used for I assume it is silver as it has markings and no writing on it any info always appreciated.
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Posted 9 years ago
kpgreg73
(20 items)
Not sure what this silver condiment thing was used for I assume it is silver as it has markings and no writing on it any info always appreciated.
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The frame is Electroplated Nickel Silver. Pattern is McKee's Masonic (or USGCo.'s No. 1900--essentially the same pattern). Often found in plated frames like this. Could be used for just about anything--jelly, relishes, etc.
most Masonic has a defined angular detail at the edge; I can't tell from the photo here but it may be 1900, as the photo appears to indicate a smooth arched top as typical of the 1900 pattern..
Would help, too, if we knew the size. There is a No. 1900 4" square nappy which has 5 panels on each side; the 4" Masonic "Square Dish" (per original catalog) has 8 panels on each side. Tom Felt asked me to write an article on No. 1900 for All About Glass. It's the cover story in the January 2015 issue.
just checked the McKee catalog which has 5 incrementally sized square dishes from 4"-8" and each has 8 side panels. Unfortunate the catalog doesn't have an image of the bottom in the square dishes; however the rectangular dishes all have a star like motif unlike this one. BTW I have a brief comparison of the Masonic and 1900 cake stands here:
http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/141373-mckee-bros-masonic-silicon-glass-19
Thanks, Don, hope you've been well.
I have more information for you on Silcon, No. 1900, etc. If you want you can email me directly.
Thank you all for the discussion I really wasn't expecting such in depth information. I have updated the pics with measurements as well thanks again
from added photo the insert does appear to be the #1900 pattern
Thanks Tallcakes I guess it's a mystery solved then ;)
And also Thank you Paul71