Re: Colonial Silver Co?

"Bosk" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> Hi, since I got such helpful answers re my last question on restoring
> vs not restoring cosmetically damaged antiques, I have another
> semi-related question. The first question though, is, what might I
> have here: An old looking, much tarnished silver plate 2 handled jug
> (for cream?) around 4-5 " high, sort of urn-looking with a fancy large
> lettered "S" on the front, and with the words: "Colonial Silver Co,
> Quadruple Plate, Portland, ME, 1413" on the bottom.
>
> It's so tarnished that the base metal (whatever that might be) is
> starting to show through in a few places (but not much). I couldn't
> find anything on the internet under Colonial Silver Co, except a blank
> listing at a vast site which replaces silver and china patterns/place
> settings in N.C. How old might this object be, and is it valuable in
> the grand scheme of plated silverware (which doesn't seem to be very
> valued at some places I've been to recently.)? Also, I'm assuming I
> should again leave this item be, and not attempt to remove any of the
> eons of tarnish on it. Thanks for any help.

Silverplate is virtually worthless once it's in that condition (and
not worth a lot more when not, as you discovered).

Is it possible you have a sugar bowl, sans lid?  You
didn't mention it having a pour spout, and creamers
generally have only one handle.

Put some dried flowers in it, if you want to keep it.   Even if
you polish it on Tuesday, it'll look the same by Saturday.

The big S" sounds like someone's monogram.

That mysterious North Carolina website is Replacements Limited;
very handy if you need something quickly, but you can generally
purchase for half their price (or less!) elsewhere, if you look
around.  They've purchased many items from me, via eBay.

Kris