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Von




Joined: 26 Jan 2010
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Posted: 26/01/2010 
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but something i would like to know about please, when i googled help this forum was at the top of the page so sorry if i am at the wrong place but i cannot find any info otherwise Confused

I have had this tray for a while now, do not have the foggiest where it came from or what it is, i would also like to know about restoration and if it is viable for this item.

Here are some photos.













Many thanks.
Von.x.
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uncle vic
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Location: Baton Rouge, LA USA
Posted: 28/01/2010 
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Silverplated tray made by the Florence Silver Plate Co. of Baltimore, Maryland which was in business from 1894 to 1942.

Cute kitty!

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Uncle Vic
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Von




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Posted: 28/01/2010 
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Thank you very much Uncle Vic Very Happy

Is it worth re-plating it and what kind of person would i contact to do it please?
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Von




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Posted: 28/01/2010 
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Also, why can i not find any other examples of this tray anywhere Confused
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uncle vic
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Its not worth replating - even in pristine conditon it has little or no value. This was produced by a very small maker and probably not many were made. The base metal (probably copper) was stamped rather poorly, as you can see the double strikes.

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Uncle Vic
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Von




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Thank you very much for your help Uncle Vic Wink
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