{"title":"Silver Treasures","description":"\u003cp\u003eSilver is one of the more underappreciated metals of the world.  It is the fastest conductor of the metals; both for heat and electricity, silver is easily the fastest.  It is also the most reflective, though of course that gets compromised when it tarnishes - probably the only real disadvantage that silver displays.  It does not rust or corrode, but it does tarnish as a result of reacting to sulfur in the air.  This is easily seen in many urban areas, where auto exhaust and manufacturing pollution impart higher amounts of sulfur than rural areas.  This tarnish is easily removed, however: use a cleaner or wipes designed specifically for silver, and you will see the wonderful reflective metal come right back to life.  DO NOT use abrasives of any kind, they are not necessary.  Also DO NOT use Brasso; while Brasso is great for copper-based metals, it will scratch silver in no time at all.  One other fun fact about silver is that it is naturally antibacterial; it is used extensively for ointments, water treatment, and bandages, and using silver flatware has been known for centuries to have health benefits.  So you see, other than the tarnish, silver is really great!  Add some to your home today!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"claret-jug-plated-silver-and-cut-glass","title":"Claret Jug Plated Silver and Cut Glass","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere is a truly unique piece that belongs on a wine bar!  And you want unique?  We can't find this anywhere.  It was made in Italy, as engraved on the bottom.  Rather than a lift-up lid, it features a removable cork which is also plated silver.  From our research we estimate this is from the mid 20th century, probably right after World War II.  And note the dragon that acts as the handle!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are a few stains here and there on the metal, and the glass has some very minor nicks, but overall this is in very good shape, and looks really good as part of a bar ensemble.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Static Frog","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42574940176482,"sku":"A1100001","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/1781\/7954\/files\/1000028728.jpg?v=1773261290"},{"product_id":"duck-bowl-from-the-christofle-lumiere-collection","title":"Duck Bowl from the Christofle Lumiere collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere we have a silver-plated duck bowl, which in itself would be nice enough, but there is a signature on the bottom that our AI bots are 100% convinced means it came from the Christofle Lumiere collection, which was manufactured in the late 1980s.  It is 13\" long, and 6 1\/2\" in height and width.  A great piece for fruit or other colorful objects!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is in fantastic condition; no scratches or dings, a few black spots from long-term tarnish on the silver, but otherwise excellent, as you can see from the pictures.  There is a sort of hammered-texture appearance to the entire piece, which makes it more than just a bowl.  This is clearly an item that at one time was quite an elegant gift, and you can make it so in the early 21st century!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Static Frog","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42586034372706,"sku":"A0508101","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/1781\/7954\/files\/1000028900.jpg?v=1773412430"},{"product_id":"vegetable-serving-dish-with-lid","title":"Vegetable Serving Dish with Lid","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a silver-plated vegetable serving dish, manufactured by Gorman, product number YC426\/4.  It comes as a set, with the lid fitting into the design of the bottom.  you can tell which is which because the lid has handles with which to remove it at the table.  Definitely a classy way to spruce up the dinner table!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis was definitely used by the family that owned it before.  We won't lie, there are plenty of wear marks - but the silver still shines, as you can see in the photos.  We have shown the flaws as they are, but that also means you can see what a great piece this is.  After all, this is probably from the middle of the 20th century, likely the 1970s.  One would use a trivet as a base at the table, unless of course you're serving cold vegetables, but good luck getting the kids to eat that.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Static Frog","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42608731029602,"sku":"A0902001","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/1781\/7954\/files\/1000028680.jpg?v=1773244410"},{"product_id":"serving-spoons-silver-plated","title":"Serving Spoons - Silver plated","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese are not a matching pair, but so what!  They are a great find!  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pasta fork is a silver plated floral design from the 1980s, probably from either Gorham or Sheffield Silver, but the only mark on the bottom says simply \"Italy\", so we cannot be sure as to which one it is.  The handle is a copy of an 1890s pattern (Borgia, we believe) that was once very popular; this appears to be a replica made in Italy much later.  The spoon is a little worn, but generally in great condition and has no cracks or bends.  Oh, and it's about 11 1\/2\" long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe soup ladle is a different story!  This piece DOES have the manufacturer's mark, and they were even so kind as to stamp the exact pattern number on the back.  This is a 10 1\/2\" soup ladle from the collection Majestic Rogers 1893, made by Rogers \u0026amp; Hamilton in the early 20th century.  Those marks are clearly visible on the back.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth pieces are in excellent condition and will spruce up any silverware serving set!  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Static Frog","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42661979783266,"sku":"A0907002","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/1781\/7954\/files\/1000029419.jpg?v=1774637015"},{"product_id":"silver-plated-serving-tray-by-poole-american","title":"Silver Plated Serving Tray by Poole American","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a Tree of Life serving tray, generally designed for serving meats, but could obviously be used for whatever you want.  These trays are silver plated on top of copper, as most are, and the gauge of wear is whether there is any copper showing through.  Despite being scratched all over (they pretty much always are), this one does not show any of the underlying copper.  The manufacturer's mark Poole American is stamped on the underside, with EPNS (which denotes its silver plating) and the numbers 6018 and 18 also stamped in.  There is also a hand-scratched \"4112\" under that, no doubt an inventory mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tray is 18\" x 13\", and has four stems in the bottom that are about an inch tall.  These four pieces are more worn, which makes sense, and show what appears to be nickel underneath.  Overall the tray is in great shape, especially given other ones we've seen out there that are much worse off.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Static Frog","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42708637581410,"sku":"A0306101","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/1781\/7954\/files\/20260409_163928.jpg?v=1775767938"},{"product_id":"oneida-community-melon-well-and-tree-meat-platter","title":"Oneida Community Melon Well and Tree Meat Platter","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere we have a serving platter made by Oneida, silver plated, and in very good condition!  Key on platters like these is that nothing has broken off, or that no copper is showing from where the silver plating has worn away.  This specimen qualifies on both counts!  The only knock is that there is a good amount of scratches on the surface, though this is expected from this line, which was probably made in the 1950s or 1960s.  And no copper shows through the scratches, so they aren't that deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e18\" long, 13\" wide, and 2\" tall.  You can see from the pictures how great it looks!  And it is heavy enough to provide the kind of stability a carving tray needs.  Item number is 0214-4, though we can't find anything on the internet that adequately explains what this number actually means.  Not unusual for MCM items!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Static Frog","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42717251928162,"sku":"A0305102","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/1781\/7954\/files\/20260410_121542.jpg?v=1775839140"},{"product_id":"gravy-bowl-by-reed-barton","title":"Gravy Bowl by Reed \u0026 Barton","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvery so often we see a silver plated piece that makes us believe it looks like real sterling, and we wonder if there has been some kind of mistake in calling it plated.  That's because the shine, the quality, and the weight all make us think that.  Alas, we are wrong in this case, but that should give you an idea of how impressed we were with this piece!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is from Reed \u0026amp; Barton, part of their Winthrop collection, line number 1795A.  Handle to spout is about 7\", and the main bowl area is a little less than 5\" in diameter.  Aside from a spot here or there, this is in excellent condition, as you can see from the pictures.  The company was located in Taunton, MA, and operated until 2015, when they were bought by the Lenox corp.  Because they operated for over 100 years, it's not possible to say when this particular piece was made, but it is certainly MCM.  That 1795 is a pattern number, not a year of manufacture!  Alas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Static Frog","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42826423238754,"sku":"A0410101","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/1781\/7954\/files\/20260423_175803.jpg?v=1776982178"},{"product_id":"gravy-boat-with-saucer-by-s-g-gump-superfine","title":"Gravy Boat with Saucer by S\u0026G Gump Superfine","description":"\u003cp\u003eNow, THIS is a find.  S\u0026amp;G Gump was a luxury goods retailed in the late 19th and early 20th century, located in San Francisco.  The company did not manufacture its silver items, but put its name on them for retail sale.  This one was monogrammed with the letter C, as you can see from one of our photos (we promise not to charge extra for anyone whose name starts with \"C\" that buys this!).  Our estimate is that this was manufactured in the 70s, based on its appearance and the fact that it bears the Superfine label on the bottom, which indicates that the silver plating is heavier than usual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe obtained this from an estate in one of the top 10 zip codes in the USA, so the fact that it is of such high quality does not surprise us.  Aside from a few age spots and minor scratches here and there, it is in excellent shape, and comes with the original dish that goes under it.  That dish is 10\" long and just under 6\" wide; the boat itself is 9 1\/2\" from spout to handle, and 4\" wide.  Height all together is a touch under 4\".  It's a gorgeous piece, and is sure to draw comments when it is used.  Pattern number 1586.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Static Frog","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42829425344610,"sku":"A0411102","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/1781\/7954\/files\/20260424_114554.jpg?v=1777047139"},{"product_id":"butter-dish-silver-plated","title":"Butter Dish Silver Plated","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere we have a silver plated butter dish, with a lid that features handle in a shell pattern.  There is a rope-like edging around the rim of both the top and bottom, giving it a quite sophisticated look.  We cannot identify the actual manufacturer of this item, but whoever made it gave it a pattern number of 1271.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9\" long, 7\" wide, about 3\" tall when closed.  Easily fits a standard stick of butter, but it ALSO will comfortably fit something like a Kerrygold wide stick that comes in a pound box.  Not at the same time, I don't think, but you know what I mean.  A few typical age spots here and there, but not major.  Minor scratches also.  This and the gray boats we have listed would make a fine addition to any table!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Static Frog","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42832975462498,"sku":"A0900003","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/1781\/7954\/files\/20260424_124733.jpg?v=1777232898"},{"product_id":"birmingham-silver-co-silver-on-copper-tea-set","title":"Birmingham Silver Co Silver on Copper Tea Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere we have three pieces of a tea set - the fourth piece would have been a tray, but we did not see it when we received the set.  Also please note that, the name being Silver on Copper, there is some copper lightly exposed.  Thus we have discounted the regular price by 33%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set's standout piece is the sugar bowl, with its ornate arms matching the creamer, and its lid matching the design that caps the teapot as well.  These pieces are larger than what we usually see in tea sets, especially the pot itself.  Unfortunate that there is no tray to tie it all together, but if you have a tray already, perhaps these belong on it!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Static Frog","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42923904729186,"sku":"A1312101","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/1781\/7954\/files\/20260513_144920.jpg?v=1778699144"},{"product_id":"asparagus-tray-and-forks-silver-plated","title":"Asparagus Tray and Forks Silver Plated","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Sheffield Silver Co is still around today, and for that reason we are looking at this set and declaring that we cannot claim this to be vintage.  Indeed, judging from the typeface on the back of the forks, it is our guess that these were made in the 21st century.  However, they are definitely silver plated, and for that reason Static Frog is comfortable offering this set for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you can see from the pictures, the silver is quite gorgeous.  The two serving forks are in excellent condition, and almost 13\" long.  One is from the Sheffield Silver Co, and was made in Italy (there is a small stamp on the back of the fork).  The other is a Gerity Clover G48 fork.   The two forks are nearly identical.  Even if one did not have the tray with which we are selling these, their function as salad forks would not be called into question.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut the tray is its own story.  This is an asparagus tray from the mid 20th century, which we can divine by the older Sheffield logo on the bottom, and the wear on the edges of the lettering that makes it clearly an older piece.  The tray is only slightly longer than 13\", and 5\" wide and a bit under 2\" deep.  These trays were often sold with a wire rack on the bottom, which would drain the asparagus; alas, this tray no longer has this feature.  Oddly, the silver is in such good condition on the bottom that one is compelled to ask if the previous owner was really a fan of asparagus in the first place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo caveats we wish to point out: one, the tray has some very slight copper showing through a couple of the beads at one end, just barely making itself known.  Two, you see there is also a spoon in the picture; we are including this as a free item, as the spoon has some damage but is of similar design as the other forks.  Functionally, however, it is 100% useful. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those who enjoy having specialized silver at the dinner table, this is right up your alley!  Especially if you serve a lot of asparagus or other similar-shaped vegetables at the table.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Static Frog","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42924887769186,"sku":"A0903004","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/1781\/7954\/files\/20260514_110255.jpg?v=1778771931"},{"product_id":"silver-plated-rogers-teapot","title":"Silver Plated Rogers Teapot","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis item is similar to a teapot we sold a while ago, but this one is NOT a \"Georgian Script\" design.  It is however very much a WB Rogers pot, and has excellent silver plating.  Some very light age spots, but nothing terribly obvious, as you can see from the pictures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese pots are excellent and feature the insulated handle that obviates the need to use hand protection when it is full of hot tea or coffee; not all manufacturers used this feature, but Rogers generally did (but, not always!).  This is a gorgeous piece, sure to impress!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Static Frog","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42954343219298,"sku":"A0101002","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/1781\/7954\/files\/20260521_100321.jpg?v=1779373399"},{"product_id":"wm-rogers-avon-tea-set-non-matching-tray","title":"Wm Rogers \"Avon\" Tea Set (non-matching tray)","description":"\u003cp\u003eNow here is an unusual find for us - an actual matching tea set!  This does indeed feature pieces 3601-3604 of the Wm Rogers \"Avon\" design tea set, which is two pots, a creamer, and a sugar bowl.  The tray, unfortunately, is NOT of the Avon category, although it matches it quite well.  We are unable to identify the manufacturing mark, as it is somewhat worn in almost the exactly perfect way to prevent identification.  But it does nonetheless look good with the rest of the set.  Avon pieces are of smaller size than others in the Rogers catalogue, which is why the price is where it is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinor wear and tear, which is to be expected since this was probably made in the 1960s.  If you are serving tea to friends or even enemies, this is going to really make it a classy experience for everyone!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Static Frog","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42957239025762,"sku":"A1301101","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/1781\/7954\/files\/20260522_090249.jpg?v=1779457529"},{"product_id":"silver-plated-bunny-salt-and-pepper-shakers","title":"Silver Plated Bunny Salt and Pepper Shakers","description":"\u003cp\u003eNow, this is fun and functional.  This pair of bunny salt and pepper shakers is definitely going to be a highlight.  But, we must say, they've been a highlight a lot.  The best estimate for their manufacture date is the 90s, probably from Pottery Barn, and they have been used plenty.  Significant corrosion on the salt shaker, and wear on both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat doesn't mean they don't work; they do, although you may need to adjust them from time to time.  If you want to simply display them because they look so fun, you won't be disappointed.  Their faces are not worn away like we sometimes see, and both their ears are fully intact.  Novelty for sure!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Static Frog","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42970053050466,"sku":"A1213004","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/1781\/7954\/files\/20260528_113641.jpg?v=1779983091"}],"url":"https:\/\/staticfrog.com\/collections\/silver-treasures.oembed?page=2","provider":"Static Frog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}