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tombhs@aol.com unregistered	posted 06-07-2002 03:18 PM Silver serving tray that has three markings on the back with the words Silver on Covner (I think) underneath the markings. The marks are from left to right M in badge, flure de lure(sp)? in shield and crown above with letter C below in shield. I received this from my grandmother, want to know where, when and who. Thanks for the help Tom IP: Logged
smfc75 Posts: 122 Registered: Mar 2002	posted 06-08-2002 02:17 AM I'll take a stab at it, but I could be totally wrong. Without a photo of the marks or the piece it's difficult to tell. American trademark (poorly struck). Who: Middletown Silver Co. Where: Middletown CT When: 1900-? Silver on copper (poorly struck). IP: Logged
Scott Martin Forum Master Posts: 11520 Registered: Apr 93	posted 06-10-2002 09:31 PM From: tombhs@aol.com quote: To smfc75 and others: Thank you for your response to my question. I can now see the writings as being "Silver on Copper" as you guessed. I have sent an attachment with this e-mail that shows the marks better. Being a novice, I assume the Silver on Copper means this tray is silver plated? Your guess of the M indicating the manufacturer I understand but what does the flur (sp?) and the crown over the letter C indicate? Again thanks for the help. Tom IP: Logged
smfc75 Posts: 122 Registered: Mar 2002	posted 06-13-2002 05:30 PM "Silver on copper" means that your tray is silver plated. The mark you've drawn is not a documented mark of the Middletown Silver Co. in the references that I have. Numerous American manufacturers used heraldic shields and heraldic devices such as the fleur-de-lis or crown as a design element in their trademarks. They were simply part of the mark and have no special significance. IP: Logged

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