Silver Chalice Unmarked

Discussion in 'Metalware' started by Mario, Jun 30, 2018.

  1. Mario

    Mario Well-Known Member

    Would this be a chalice or something else? Also, as it is not marked what would be the easiest way to make sure it is silver. It measures 5-5/8" tip of horn and 5-3/8"top of bowl varied measurements. Bowl measures 6-1/4"W. chalice1.jpg chalice2.jpg chalice1.jpg chalice2.jpg chalice3.jpg chalice4.jpg chalice5.jpg chalice6.jpg chalice7.jpg chalice8.jpg
     
    Mario, Jun 30, 2018
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  2. Hollyblue

    Hollyblue Well-Known Member

    Hollyblue, Jun 30, 2018
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    Figtree3 and Any Jewelry like this.
  3. verybrad

    verybrad Well-Known Member

    Original origin may have been Danish but believe this one probably was made in India. Saw these in import stores several years back. Popular at Christmastime.
     
    verybrad, Jul 1, 2018
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  4. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    i don't like the turned lines on the base......i don't see that being silver..
     
    komokwa, Jul 1, 2018
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  5. Houseful

    Houseful Well-Known Member

    Looks a bit too thick for silver, especially on the stag horns.
     
    Houseful, Jul 1, 2018
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  6. Fid

    Fid Well-Known Member

    mix of pewter and other metals. or a white metal alloy.
     
    Fid, Jul 1, 2018
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  7. verybrad

    verybrad Well-Known Member

    Totally missed the part about the OP thinking this was real silver ….. No way No how.
     
    verybrad, Jul 1, 2018
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  8. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    "the easiest way to make sure it is silver" - or in this case not silver. The ice cube test. Place an ice cube in the bowl. If the cube does not immediately begin to melt (thereby floating around in the melted water) the bowl is not even silverplated.
     
    Bakersgma, Jul 1, 2018
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  9. terry5732

    terry5732 Well-Known Member

    White brass from India
     
    terry5732, Jul 1, 2018
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  10. Fid

    Fid Well-Known Member

    are you sure you can work white brass on a lathe ? not too brittle ?
     
    Fid, Jul 3, 2018
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  11. Hollyblue

    Hollyblue Well-Known Member

    It depends on which alloy is used ...nickel silver is considered a white brass.
     
    Hollyblue, Jul 3, 2018
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