*MANUFACTURER: The Middletown Plate Co.
*YEAR: 1864 to 1899. The orginal Middletown Plate Co. opened in 1864 and was in business until 1899 when the "International Silver Co." purchased them. The "International Silver Co." used the Middletown name and balance scale logo mark until 1921 but added the word "Quadrupleplate" in the mark. Any Middletown name and balance scale mark without the "Quadrupleplate" wording is from the original "Middletown Silver Co." business before 1899. Before 1899 Middletown did stamp "Hard White or Yellow Metal" into their products.
*MARKING: No Sterling Mark. This dish is marked "The Middletown Plate Co. 321" with the balance scale and no "Quadrupleplate" word which means it's pre 1899. There's no "Hard Metal" stamped into the dish so most likely the number "321" is the gram content of Sterling Silver in the dish. After 1921 the "International Silver Co." completely changed the logo to no longer include the balance scales.
*MATERIAL: 321 grams of something. Usually the gram content marked on an item indicates it is a precious metal. This dish is deeply tarnished and bends easily with moderate pressure. The metal of this plate is non-magnetic so I can only assume it's Sterling Silver that has a "Silver Plate Mark" because I've had tons of real silverplate and it never bends unless you put a foot or hammer to it.
*MEASURES: Approx. 12 L X 7 W
*CONDITION: Tarnish, plate has its dings, knicks, scratches, marks and wear. The bottom of the plate has some bends in it.
*FEATURES: Ornate leaf and tressel design.
*There is no mark on the plate stating it is sterling silver. The material it is made of is unknown to me.
*A picture that can be magnified to full screen will be sent upon request.
*Buyer is responsible for any maintenance or repairs needed if any.
*This item will be sold "as-is" in used condition. No warranties or guarantees come with the purchase of this item.
*Buyer is responsible for making sure all is correct with the item and the item will suit the buyers needs and expectations before purchase. Buyer is responsible for making sure purchase of this item is not a mistake.
*Items sold are inspected and photographed at different angles before being boxed up and shipped to the buyer. Any attempts to return broken items in exchange for what's been shipped to the buyer, make the purchase and exchange parts that are needed then send unit back for a refund, extort partial refunds or get a refund due to a mistake made by the buyer in the purchase of the item will be reported immediately.
****SHIPPING DETAILS
The shipping weight will be 2 1/2 lbs. A handling fee is charged to cover the time and any expenses associated with the packing and shipping of packages. Anything left is put towards the selling fee's.
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- Brand The Middletown Plate Co
- Size Other
- Color Other
- Age group Adult
- Gender Unisex
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