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aries52 Posts: 3 |
posted 01-04-2004 01:25 AM
  
Since I have no replies to my request for help identifying my "mystery" tea service, I must assume that no one recognizes the pieces I described. Can anyone recommend a book that may help? I'm fairly certain that the pieces are German in origin (at least the writing on the bottom is German). They are obviously not solid silver, but silver-plated porcelain. Thanks. IP: Logged |
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vathek Posts: 966 |
posted 01-04-2004 09:09 AM
Most good libraries have a few silver reference books, always a good place to start if you live near a decent library. IP: Logged |
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adelapt Posts: 418 |
posted 01-10-2004 05:00 AM
The technique you seem to have is that of ceramic lustre ware, with the silver like layer achieved by the use of platinum as the pigment. "Lustre pigments were often employed as complete covering. When this was silver derived from platinum the product was often called 'poor man's silver'" (quote from Dictionary of 19thC Antiques, by George Savage). It can be very attractive, sometimes almost folksy, but is easily damaged. IP: Logged |
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Richard Kurtzman Moderator Posts: 768 |
posted 01-10-2004 11:45 AM
Hi aries 52, Post pictures and you just may increase your response quotient. IP: Logged |
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