antique silverware

HI! I recently found this knife, along with some old bottles, dampers, forks, shotgun shells, etc. The knife is really heavy for its size. I was able to polish up the metal blade easily with some steel wool. The handle is very solid. Cant tell if it is stone or some type of metal that has been...

INTERNATIONAL SILVER CO. SILVER SOLDERED PLATER I recently acquired this 17 5/8" x 12 3/8" silver soldered player in a lot of stuff while freebie hunting. Not too sure about the "stolen property" stamp but I did an online search for the STEARS INC. and it appears to no longer exist. Can someone...

I recently acquired this 17 5/8" x 12 3/8" silver soldered player in a lot of stuff while freebie hunting. Not too sure about the "stolen property" stamp but I did an online search for the STEARS INC. and it appears to no longer exist. Can someone please help me identify this thing and maybe...