Mystery sterling flatware

Discussion in 'Silver' started by terry5732, Sep 14, 2017.

  1. terry5732

    terry5732 Well-Known Member

    Marked only STERLING. It seems like the font should be telling me.
    sterl 001.JPG sterl 002.JPG sterl 003.JPG
     
    terry5732, Sep 14, 2017
    #1 + Quote Reply
  2. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    What a strange place to be marked. I'm pretty sure we're looking at something designed in the 1890's. These odd handle shapes show up a lot then.
     
    Bakersgma, Sep 14, 2017
    #2 + Quote Reply
  3. afantiques

    afantiques Well-Known Member

    The font may be reminding you of that often used by coin silver makers to strike their names. Could this be a very early use of Sterling and stamped as such instead of the usual coin markings.
    Not yet established enough as the new standard to be cast into the design.
     
    afantiques, Sep 14, 2017
    #3 + Quote Reply
  4. terry5732

    terry5732 Well-Known Member

    Same weak G
    sssco.jpg
     
    terry5732, Sep 14, 2017
    #4 + Quote Reply
  5. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    But is there anything "souvenir-like" about your spoon?
     
    Bakersgma, Sep 14, 2017
    #5 + Quote Reply
  6. terry5732

    terry5732 Well-Known Member

    Only that I bought it with a bunch of souvenir spoons of the period. Five cents each.
     
    terry5732, Sep 14, 2017
    #6 + Quote Reply
    quirkygirl and Mansons2005 like this.
  7. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    :woot::woot::woot:
     
    Bakersgma, Sep 14, 2017
    #7 + Quote Reply
Draft saved Draft deleted
Similar Threads: Mystery sterling
Forum Title Date
Silver Tiffany & Co. Sterling Mystery Item - Match Box Holder? Mar 10, 2017
Silver Sterling box by Topazio - function? + mystery mark of Inkwell/Quill with F Mar 20, 2015
Silver Silver plaque hallmark mystery. Jan 8, 2024
Silver Silverplate Rogers anchor AA mystery pattern Oct 19, 2023
Silver Small Silver Ladle Mystery Mark Sep 16, 2023

Share This Page