Real or Repro?

[Copperhead]

I didn't dig this...but I don't remember where I got it.... just came across it today going thru some stuff...is it plated or solid? and if it's real..should I polish it?....thanks

 

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[Angelo]

Check it out here.

http://www.pmphoto.to/GiftShop/spoon-set.htm

Tony

 

[dg39]

Real. 1939 Worlds fair souvenir spoon. Nice. Plated I am sure. The 1939 souvenir items are not rare but are still a good collector item. There was a multitude of items made for that fair and hard core collectors for Worlds Fair items are always looking for items..Value wise check ebay. I would guess the market would be anywhere fro $10 to about $15 ...
May be lower.
DG

 

[dg39]

Check it out here.

http://www.pmphoto.to/GiftShop/spoon-set.htm

Tony

Good job Tony, You beat me by about 30 seconds. But I was right on for a single spoon.
DG

 

[Copperhead]

Thanks guys...maybe I've got the other 11 kicking around somewhere...

 

[Angelo]

Check it out here.

http://www.pmphoto.to/GiftShop/spoon-set.htm

Tony

Good job Tony, You beat me by about 30 seconds. But I was right on for a single spoon.
DG

I know DG. It's a good thing I didn't have to go grab a beer. And it was more like 20 seconds.

Tony

 

[BioProfessor]

As far as polishing it, silver is the ONLY thing I have ever seen on the Antiques Road Show where the expert says "Go ahead and clean it up real good and polish it." Seems like the patina on silver is something people don't like and may detract from value. Before you polish it. Let a few more chime in to see if my thoughts hold true.

Daryl

 

[dg39]

Polish it. No harm to value what so ever. Just a better display.
DG

 

[wesfrye53]

Polish...gotta go with Bioprofessor

 

[Harry_Morant]

I would seek advice from a dealer/collecter before you polish it - bronze and brass items have a patina which in some cases add to the value of an item. Its like old coins and antique furniature - if it is just junk and has no value then do what you like but if its worth anything removing the patina also removes value.

 

[dg39]

I am a 25+year Antique Dealer, still am. Polish it!


DG

 

[davesx]

Hi Copperhead
It looks good as it is, I'd say don't polish.

Dave.

 

[Abbey]

Nice little spoon I have a number of them from various places and events-- given to me by my grandmother. They're all plated with only one exception, and I do clean them-- gently. Don't use Tarnex or anything like that. The idea is to bring out the raised image by leaving a little tarnish... I got tired of cleaning the display rack every month or so so I now use them in my jar of coffee spoons. No dishwasher- just a washrag. They look good, hold up well and I get to see and handle them daily.
Ab