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kbk unregistered	posted 02-19-2003 01:22 AM [01-0982] This vase/pitcher was given to me by a relative who was getting rid of some of her "junk". I forgot I had it in a box with stuff that I was planning on selling in a garage sale. To make a long story short, I was showing my sister the piece as we were setting up for the sale and a gentleman approach me and ask if it was for sale. When told no, he told me to name my price. I have no idea what it's worth, what year it was make and who made it. I do know that it's not silver. It has EPNS on top and directly under it, it has three marks: a profile of a man w/ beard facing right a crown the script letter "S". Under that it has the numbers 5/54 which I am assuming means only 54 pieces made??? Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks. Kim IP: Logged
Stephen Posts: 625 Registered: Jan 2003	posted 02-19-2003 09:09 PM The "man's head (facing right) with beard, crown, S" mark sounds like a mark of the Sheffield Silver Co. of Brooklyn, New York. The mark was used from 1908 to 1950. Photos would help. IP: Logged
KBK unregistered	posted 02-23-2003 01:48 AM Thank you for posting pictures for me. I did a little research to find silver marks by Sheffield and the only one of the three marks that matched, was the script "S". As far as the numbers are concerned (5/54), I am lost. Any ideas now that you see the piece? Thanks, Kim IP: Logged
Stephen Posts: 625 Registered: Jan 2003	posted 02-23-2003 04:15 PM The Sheffield Silver Co. is now a division of Reed & Barton Corp. You might try contacting Reed & Barton at: information@reedbarton.com 1-800-343-1383 (customer service) Reed & Barton 144 West Brittania St. Taunton, MA 02780 [This message has been edited by Stephen (edited 02-23-2003).] IP: Logged
Stephen Posts: 625 Registered: Jan 2003	posted 03-13-2003 05:30 AM The 5/54 is a stock or catalog number. Where did you research the marks??? Did you check Rainwater/Redfield's "Encyclopedia of American Silver Manufacturers", page 302? IP: Logged

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