What kind of metal is this?

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  1. classicalfever

    classicalfever New Member

    IMG_7904.jpeg IMG_7905.jpeg IMG_7902.jpeg IMG_7903.jpeg Hi folks!

    Anyone have any idea what type of metal this is? It doesn’t shine up with Brasso or Silver Polish.

    Anyone know its origin or its age? I don’t see any markings. It was my grandmother’s. Thank you!!
     
    classicalfever, Dec 15, 2023
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  2. terry5732

    terry5732 Well-Known Member

    Looks like copper plate on a tin zinc mix

    Lots from Japan in the 20s and 30s
     
    terry5732, Dec 15, 2023
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  3. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    As above and I would think this was the correct orientation.

    Debora

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    Debora, Dec 15, 2023
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  4. Ce BCA

    Ce BCA Well-Known Member

    Is it relatively heavy for the size/thickness and somewhat soft/malleable? If so it's likely antimony.
     
    Ce BCA, Dec 15, 2023
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  5. 2manybooks

    2manybooks Well-Known Member

    2manybooks, Dec 15, 2023
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  6. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Ditto.
     
    Any Jewelry, Dec 16, 2023
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  7. classicalfever

    classicalfever New Member

    Thank you all! I'm always in awe of people's knowledge of things.

    Given what everyone said, I do think it is antimony. Thank you for your help!
     
    classicalfever, Dec 23, 2023
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  8. Figtree3

    Figtree3 What would you do if you weren't afraid?

    Found this bit of information related to cleaning plated antimony ware:
    " Plated examples are often found very worn as the plating is easily rubbed off antimony while cleaning and polishing, it is not uncommon to find such items with just traces remaining in the crevices."

    https://www.bluecherryantiques.co.uk/pages/japanese-antimony-ware
     
    Figtree3, Jan 1, 2024
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