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Title: Ellis Barker saute pan
Post by: mrslamar3 on November 26, 2012, 12:21:29 PM

My husband recently unpacked a box of long-forgotten "stuff" and I found a small oval saute pan.  When I cleaned it I saw a menorrah hallmark and a England stamp on it.  I surfed a bit and found this to be from the Ellis Barker (Barker Ellis) company.  The hallmark dates it at 1912.  It appears to be silver or at the least a silver plated copper.  How do I determine composition and value of this piece.

Title: Re: Ellis Barker saute pan
Post by: KC on November 26, 2012, 01:37:38 PM

We really need a picture of your item.  Barker Ellis specialized in silver items....I haven't ever seen a saute pan!

Also, the hallmark will help date the item for the rest of the forum.

Title: Re: pictures of Ellis Barker saute pan
Post by: mrslamar3 on November 27, 2012, 08:10:35 AM

The pan is 7"x5"x1 1/2" and has a removable wooden handle.  The hallmark suggests Ellis-Barker 1912.

Title: Re: Ellis Barker saute pan
Post by: mart on November 27, 2012, 11:19:39 AM

From the shape I don`t believe its a saute` pan !!

Title: Re: Ellis Barker saute pan
Post by: KC on November 27, 2012, 12:16:14 PM

Here is a warming/chafing piece
http://www.antiques.com/classified/16703/Antique-Ellis-Barker-Warming-Dish-Server (http://www.antiques.com/classified/16703/Antique-Ellis-Barker-Warming-Dish-Server)

http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-barker-ellis-silver-warming-chafing-pan (http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-barker-ellis-silver-warming-chafing-pan)

Title: Re: Ellis Barker saute pan
Post by: bigwull on November 27, 2012, 01:19:00 PM

if the 1.1/2 is the depth then it could be an omelette pan....

Title: Re: Ellis Barker saute pan
Post by: ironlord1963 on November 27, 2012, 06:55:56 PM

   Looks like a Silent Butler missing it lid

Title: Re: Ellis Barker saute pan
Post by: mart on November 27, 2012, 07:01:58 PM

I was thinking either omelet pan or a dessert that might be flamed at the table !! But its kind of small !!  Would have had a lid I think !!  Could be a silent butler !!

Title: Re: Ellis Barker saute pan
Post by: bigwull on November 27, 2012, 07:10:45 PM

Silent Butlers usually have a hinged lid...this one does,nt look like its ever had one...omelette pans are small,

Title: Re: Ellis Barker saute pan
Post by: mrslamar3 on November 29, 2012, 01:30:09 PM

There is no hinge for this pan.  An omelette pan makes the most sense but I am wondering why the wooden handle twists off the pan. If anyone has any ideas about how to have the composition determined and the piece appraised, I will be most appreciative.

Title: Re: Ellis Barker saute pan
Post by: mart on November 29, 2012, 03:09:28 PM

Honestly,, to pay for an appraisal would cost more than you could likely sell the pan for !! I would check ebay and similar sale site to see if any approx this size by same maker are even selling !! I am talking end price not asking price !! Then you can get a pretty good idea !!   Its probably silverplate,,inside could be tin over copper  !!  Not sure but check others that are similar !!  I have had several ordinary pans/skillets that the handle unscrews so they can be replaced if broken !!  Usually a long screw goes through end to end and screws into the pan  !! Still have one I think !!

Title: Re: Ellis Barker saute pan
Post by: bigwull on November 29, 2012, 03:46:48 PM

lots of pots/pans have removable handles...we have a set here that are made of cast iron...and the handles are made of wood..that is screwed on...

Title: Re: Ellis Barker saute pan
Post by: mrslamar3 on November 29, 2012, 04:16:40 PM

Thank you for the feedback! 

Title: Re: Ellis Barker saute pan
Post by: KC on November 30, 2012, 11:03:35 PM

If you ever look through their items produced, they were all for "proper" presentation....and not for everyday usage like Revere Ware.