09-02-2020 09:21 PM - edited 09-02-2020 09:23 PM
I've been searching for ages trying to figure out exactly what this is. I think it's either a small 7-3/4" square tray, small plate, or salver. Seems to be difficult to find something similar. At first I thought it was made up of pewter, but it is not, as it does not stick to a magnet, so must be silverplated.
If anyone knows anything more I would be very grateful 🙂
09-02-2020 10:07 PM
a magnet does not stick to pewter. the only thing magnets stick to are iron, cobalt, and nickel. your piece is either pewter or an aluminum alloy
09-02-2020 11:36 PM
My mistake... I should have said it *does* stick to a magnet. Thank you for your response md1919.
09-03-2020 01:11 AM
@jasminetheflower1 wrote:My mistake... I should have said it *does* stick to a magnet.
If it definitely does stick to a magnet, why would you conclude that it "must be silverplated"? Pure nickel was used as a base metal for silverplated items at one time, and such a piece might stick to a magnet, but the vast majority of silverplated items are non-magnetic. It is far more likely to be steel.
09-03-2020 04:15 AM
OK, I'll bite, are there any maker or hallmarks or touchmarks or labels on the back. Anything at all?
09-03-2020 04:33 AM
@sonomabarn67 wrote:OK, I'll bite, are there any maker or hallmarks or touchmarks or labels on the back. Anything at all?
Photo not showing?
09-03-2020 05:11 AM
09-03-2020 05:23 AM
@maxine*j wrote:
@argon38 wrote:Photo not showing?
Evidently not. And I just been notified -- for the sixth time since yesterday -- that I've received 101 "Helpfuls" from you, all for the same post about the kitchen item. Wheeeeee!
I got exactly the same 101 dalmations helpfuls thing. But I managed to clear them by clicking on "View All" (underneath the bell, to the right).
09-03-2020 05:55 AM
Only 1 photo of the front. FYI those are MY helpfuls!
09-03-2020 06:28 AM
@argon38 wrote:I got exactly the same 101
dalmationshelpfuls thing. But I managed to clear them by clicking on "View All" (underneath the bell, to the right).
Did that. That's how I saw the 1 helpful left, by you. But I keep getting the 101 and when I "view all," the only new "helpful" is that same one. (Still, I'd rather have that than 101 Dalmatians. My brother and his daughter had Dalmatians. Very smart and interesting dogs -- but one at a time is plenty!)
09-03-2020 06:37 AM
09-03-2020 06:37 AM
@sonomabarn67 wrote:
Only 1 photo of the front. FYI those are MY helpfuls!
Oh, my! I just got another 101. And, yes, it now shows the 1 from you on this thread.
I get the "Sorry, unable to complete the action you requested" message well over half the time when I try to reply to a post. Sometimes it works on the next try, and sometimes it works after I refresh the page. Occasionally, I have to leave the page entirely, and sometimes I have to close the browser and log in again. Many times, of course, I just skip it altogether and leave the replies to others.
09-03-2020 06:43 AM
09-03-2020 06:57 AM
I think it is Don Jr & Eric practicing how they can help dad in the election.
09-03-2020 07:11 AM - edited 09-03-2020 07:14 AM
OP: don't be put off by our chat, we still want to help with your tray! But I really don't get why you would associate magnetism with silverplate.