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Title: Finest Quality International Silver Co. Dish w/ Lid (Silver-plate?)
Post by: valhom on July 04, 2019, 11:50:50 am

Hi guys. This doesn't say it's silver plated or any purity. Just says the maker and where it was made. It weighs approx. 3 lbs. Measures approx. 10" across from handle to handle. It most likely is silver plated, but just wanted to make sure. If it was sterling, would it weigh less? Thank you!

Title: Re: Finest Quality International Silver Co. Dish w/ Lid (Silver-plate?)
Post by: valhom on July 04, 2019, 05:18:13 pm

I finally found it, I added the word "octagon". And it says it's pewter. So is it silver-plated pewter? or all pewter? Sorta confused, lol. Thanks!

Title: Re: Finest Quality International Silver Co. Dish w/ Lid (Silver-plate?)
Post by: KC on July 04, 2019, 06:16:52 pm

It is pewter and not silverplated.  International Silver Company made pewter items as well as silver.

Just search "International Silver Co. Octagon Pewter Covered Casserole" and you will see quite a few!

Title: Re: Finest Quality International Silver Co. Dish w/ Lid (Silver-plate?)
Post by: ghopper1924 on July 05, 2019, 07:15:41 am

Plain ole' pewter. Very nice!

Title: Re: Finest Quality International Silver Co. Dish w/ Lid (Silver-plate?)
Post by: mart on July 05, 2019, 07:21:34 pm

Great find !!  Just do not polish it and try to make it look like silver plate !!

Title: Re: Finest Quality International Silver Co. Dish w/ Lid (Silver-plate?)
Post by: KC on July 08, 2019, 10:07:03 am

I second that - do not try and polish.  It won't polish and the finish on some items can/will become distorted!