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Posted 9 months ago
BHock45
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Hi everyone. I picked these up today. They are pretty nice looking and perhaps worth the price. Does anyone know anything about them? I didn't get much when I searched for them earlier. The mark on the back of the fork, as shown in the third image reads "BORDINI - ITALY".
I would appreciate any info. Thanks everyone!
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Hi, BHock45! I'm not familiar with Italian metals goods, so I'd better leave the detection to others. The metal looks like brass to me? Is it brass? Here are some links:
http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/bordini-ornate-brass-italian-serving-pieces-spoon
http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/antique-metal-bordini-italy-spreaders-161337307
http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/antique-bordini-italy-spoons-forks-159109236
IF THE ITEM IS SILVER, check these out:
http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/antique-signed-bordini-silver-serving-salad-set
http://www.amazon.com/forum/silverware/Tx3IQBEXAONFQN9
http://www.silvercollection.it/SILVERSMITHSFI1.html
http://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=61&t=25946
Best wishes for success! Wish I knew something about Italian metals works and could help you out, but I don't. miKKo
mikkochristmas11 - awesome! thanks so much for the help. I was thinking the same thing, brass, possibly silver plated but worn down? I am not sure, but that may have been the case. I will keep you posted.
You're most welcome, sir!