Bidspirit auction | A Large Collection of Mixed

A Large Collection of Mixed Silverplate Table and Serving Ware, More Than 20 Pieces, Late 19th to Mid-20th Century - A diverse collection of silverplate table and serving ware, comprising more than 20 pieces from various manufacturers. The collection includes numerous pieces of flatware (spoons, forks, butter spreaders, ladles), two small mugs, a pair of candlesticks, a footed gravy boat, an ornate footed bowl with floral and grape motifs, a circular serving dish with openwork handles, a creamer, a large pierced decorative basket with a swinging handle, a substantial oval carving platter with a tree-and-well design, a footed cake stand, and an additional serving dish with a removable ring. Markings observed indicate a mix of manufacturers including ”HOLMES & EDWARDS DEEP SILVER,” ”WM. A. ROGERS ONEIDA LTD.,” ”KENT WM ROGERS 8015,” ”THE BAILEY, BANKS & BIDDLE CO. THE SILVER PLADE,” ”TRADE MARK 1883 R. BROGERS SILVER CO. TAUNTON, MASS. 118 3,” ”MFD & PLATED BY R. WALLACE & SONS 1950,” ”FORBES EP CO. 335,” ”S.L. ROGERS & CO. HARTFORD, CONN. Q.T.A. RUFFLE. 9 3 7,” ”COMMUNITY PLATE,” and ”494 ORIGINAL S.” (likely International Silver Co.). Decorative styles vary from simpler forms to more elaborate designs featuring scrollwork, floral, and grape embossing. Candlesticks: 3.5 inches tall Gravy boat: 6.5 inches long Ornate footed bowl: 7 inches diameter Creamer: 4.5 inches tall Pierced decorative basket: 19.5 inches tall (with handle up) The items exhibit varying degrees of tarnish and minor surface scratches consistent with age and use. Some pieces show iridescent tarnish. Generally in good vintage condition without significant structural damage. Burns in-house shipping is available. Pick up is Tuesday, Dec. 16 from 2pm to 7 pm at our gallery in Lancaster, Ohio 43130 or we will provide in-house shipping for this item. We will charge a $5 fee if you want to pick this lot up another day. Once packed up we will send you an invoice for shipping & handling. Shipping questions: shipping@burnsbid.com. Sales tax is collected on this auction. AB99