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<p>[QUOTE="2020lens, post: 2770709, member: 16675"]Hi,</p><p><br /></p><p>Thank you DragonflyWink for that date, and advertisement, for solid-silver in-use in 1884. That is a good early date. I have since determined that the toothpick holder is nickel silver and is silver-plated. I found mention the use of silver solder is for silver plated items. Not for solid silver pieces.</p><p><br /></p><p>Your observation of dull vs.shinny surfaces is a good one. The dull surface patina may be pointing to this item being early, pre-1800's as would be expected for something that can be circa 1869 (over 150 years old.)</p><p><br /></p><p>Although it would always be great to nail down a better time period. I like finding out details, story, of the antique items I buy based on a hunch on the cheap. (underpriced) It completes the antique hunt whether a success, a gold nugget, or not, just another piece of junk. But with this one, I'll call it an antiquing success. Even without a date.</p><p><br /></p><p>Again Thank you,</p><p><br /></p><p>Regards, 2020lens[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="2020lens, post: 2770709, member: 16675"]Hi, Thank you DragonflyWink for that date, and advertisement, for solid-silver in-use in 1884. That is a good early date. I have since determined that the toothpick holder is nickel silver and is silver-plated. I found mention the use of silver solder is for silver plated items. Not for solid silver pieces. Your observation of dull vs.shinny surfaces is a good one. The dull surface patina may be pointing to this item being early, pre-1800's as would be expected for something that can be circa 1869 (over 150 years old.) Although it would always be great to nail down a better time period. I like finding out details, story, of the antique items I buy based on a hunch on the cheap. (underpriced) It completes the antique hunt whether a success, a gold nugget, or not, just another piece of junk. But with this one, I'll call it an antiquing success. Even without a date. Again Thank you, Regards, 2020lens[/QUOTE]
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