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Title: Could this possibly be silver? it's marked CHP B4 or BA
Post by: agreeneyes on October 30, 2011, 08:03:25 PM

This is shiny like silver and it has nice weight to it.  It's marked on the bottom CHP B4 or BA.  Could this possibly be a makers mark?  It's 1 1/2 inches tall and I'm unable to find any information on this mark.  Any information would be greatly appreciated, thank you

Title: Re: Could this possibly be silver? it's marked CHP B4 or BA
Post by: KC on October 30, 2011, 08:20:28 PM

Don't believe so....looks like one that is described as silvertone or one  like Alpacca, etc.

Title: Re: Could this possibly be silver? it's marked CHP B4 or BA
Post by: agreeneyes on October 30, 2011, 09:57:55 PM

thank you

Title: Re: Could this possibly be silver? it's marked CHP B4 or BA
Post by: KC on October 31, 2011, 12:49:05 AM

Very interesting that your first two pics have a gold tone to them!

Title: Re: Could this possibly be silver? it's marked CHP B4 or BA
Post by: GreenhornGirl on October 31, 2011, 02:17:13 AM

Cute owl figurine.  Doesn't appear to be silver; probably silvertone, pewter, or another mixed alloy.

Title: Re: Could this possibly be silver? it's marked CHP B4 or BA
Post by: wendy177 on October 31, 2011, 03:01:01 PM

Looks like pewter from the photos to me.

Title: Re: Could this possibly be silver? it's marked CHP B4 or BA
Post by: agreeneyes on October 31, 2011, 08:18:35 PM

I thought it might be pewter but it doesn't state pewter on it just the marks I asked about, thank you for your information

Title: Re: Could this possibly be silver? it's marked CHP B4 or BA
Post by: mart on November 03, 2011, 01:30:40 PM

Everywhere I looked,,CHP stood for "Champagne finish" on metals !! No CHP company that I found !!

Title: Re: Could this possibly be silver? it's marked CHP B4 or BA
Post by: KC on November 05, 2011, 12:53:24 PM

Mart I would have totally agree with you...that is why it has the variations in color dependent on the light!  Sorry agreeneyes...defini tely a finish!

Title: Re: Could this possibly be silver? it's marked CHP B4 or BA
Post by: agreeneyes on November 05, 2011, 01:02:30 PM

This is why I come to the experts when I'm in doubt, appreciate all of your help and as always the knowledge available on this site, thank you