Hi Everyone! I am Amy, one of the Moderators here at Secondhandsquad.net. Part of that role is to assist with any questions you may have, so fire away! I am from Columbus, Ohio and love thrifting and perusing our local antique stores! I enjoy pieces that remind me of my grandparents and love the hunt of finding unique treasures to bring into my home. While I love the reselling business, I find my joy in giving new life to old pieces and sharing that with others.
Silver-plated tableware became popular in the 19th century as a more affordable alternative to solid silver. Techniques like the Sheffield plate and later electroplating allowed for the creation of ornate and functional pieces for a wider audience. Many American companies, such as Wm. Rogers, produced high-quality silver-plated items that were widely distributed and are still collected today. This sugar bowl, with its decorative bird finial and scrolled handles, exemplifies the aesthetic trends of its time, likely the early to mid-20th century. The quadruple plating indicates a higher quality of plating, meaning it was intended to be durable and long-lasting, though time and use have clearly taken their toll, revealing the base metal in places. Such pieces were common in dining sets and were often part of everyday use or special occasion services.
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