Silver (?) Mug

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I have a small silver (?) mug. On bottom stamped J.F. C. & Co. - A1. Below that is 28. Any history or value ? I have photos attached.

Thank you

 

[Red James Cash]

Its most likely silver plate if its not marked sterling or coin.I believe A1 meant silver plate.

 

[taz42o]

I dont know the company but looks like they made flatware also.

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/what/256678-how-old-spoon-jfc-co.html

 

[grasshopper]

check out this post. Might not be A1 but Al...Aluminum? It does look more like A1 to me though.

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/what/256678-how-old-spoon-jfc-co.html

 

[lino1981]

It looks A1 to me. A nice silver plated item. I doubt it would be aluminum due to the detailing. Plus it would be as light as a feather. If you we're to place in a silver dip solution, all the tarnishing would disappear without devaluing the item.

 

[nhbenz]

Yes, A1 indicates silver plated, a mark used by many manufacturers, maybe most prevalently Rogers? But, anyway it was supposed to indicate an elevated amount of silver plating, but this was only minimal in difference above the norm of the day.