Sterling Jewelry and Silverplate questions

[dw171]

Didn't get any response in the What Is It section. So I'll post it here. Picked up these items over the last few weeks. First up is a sterling flower pin. I've searched eBay and Google for "Sterling flower pin". Haven't found one like it yet. There's small stones in it. Not sure what kind. Second is a set of silver plate knives. They're stamped Meriden Cutlery Co Pat April 1867 12. I'm guessing the 12 is the amount of silver they used to plate it. I know 1867 is a pattern, but I haven't seen any knives like these. They're not stamped anywhere else. Next is a Gorham butter knife? Its only stamped on the blade Gorham MFG Co. Nothing else is on it. I think the handle is sterling, not sure. Last is a Japan Stainless Steel knife. Its marked Bridalenc? followed by Stainless Japan. I'm not sure the first word is Bridalenc. I've tried several variations similar to that, but haven't found anything. Its a nice knife, just trying to figure out if its worth much. Sorry the markings on the knives aren't clear. They're fairly worn down and even hard to read in person. I'm just trying to identify these items. Any help is appreciated. Thanks

 

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[tamrock]

I'm thinking the sterling brooch is from the 1950s to the 60s? and a very nice piece... I don't think the knives have sterling handles and they look pretty typical to the type of old silver-plate flatware pieces found in antique shops, flea markets and thrift store these days. The Meriden knives I think would date around the late 19th to early 20th century and the one with the Japanese blade I'm thinking is from the 1960's.

 

[dw171]

Someone posted information on other thread. Its now solved. Thanks

 

[diggummup]

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