Posted 3 years ago
M.J.T
(3 items)
Really can’t seem To find this platter on the net, or the Markings . It’s quite heavy with a lot of scratches,however polished nicely , even with the scratches still showing. Thanks for the advice or info. Cheers
Your piece is EPC, electro plated copper...(silver-plated). It is produced by ..
LAWRENCE B. SMITH CO - Boston, MA
Founded in 1887. Out of business 1958 c.
Often makers of silver-plated items would mimic stamps of real silver pieces to give the appearance of being fancy.
Scroll down a little..
http://www.silvercollection.it/americansilverplatemarkssdue.html
Thank you Dav2no1, I’m new to the game. Very informative :)
Be careful polishing. Too much and you can possibly polish through the silver plate layer..
Yes I used silver polish and a soft rag , thank you .
ValueVillage/Saver's -- OH, how I miss treasures found with those price tags on 'em, since they closed the stores here... :-( :-( :-( :-( :-(
Yes , value village is great at times , find cool stuff always. ;)