Description: DESCRIPTION: ESTATE SALE FIND: antique Aurora Silverplate 12DWT letter opener or butter spreader or knife with a floral/leaf pattern covering the handle; "The nationally known Aurora Silverplate Manufacturing Company was a producer of fine silver-plated dishes, ornaments, and tableware. Founded in 1869, directed by many of Aurora's pioneer businessmen including Joseph Stolp, this company was one of the city's most prosperous for more than 40 years. The business was thriving, employing 200, but disaster struck in 1871 when the original wood frame factory building burned. Within two months construction began on a more substantial brick building at the site. The limestone and brick showroom building is at the corner of Downer Place and Stolp Avenue; to the north was the original factory. The factory was positioned next to the Stolp Island Millrace. Power for the machinery was drawn from the water running through the millrace. Electricity was installed in 1913, and the factory became one of the first west of Chicago to completely convert to power. The need for the millrace was eliminated and it closed for good in December 1913. • In 1919, Aurora Silverplate became known as Mullholland Brothers."...copied from hmdb.orgMANUFACTURER: Aurora Silverplate Mfg. Co. --- Twelve dwt means that the piece of silver weighs 12 pennyweight. The number refers simply to the fact that the silver is 92.5% pure, which makes it sterling.AGE: 1869-1919 per websiteSIZE: about 6-1/4" long x about 1/2" wide QUANTITY: 1CONDITION: GOOD: handle could use a good polishing; nicks on blade...needs to be resharpend; no dings on handle; slightly tarnishedITEM: a0016 - drawer 2cGREAT addition for your collection!!! •All of my items are previously loved and used and are sold AS-IS. I inspect my items for defects and flaws and always describe those seen, however, I can make mistakes. If there are problems with an item, please contact me. Your satisfaction is very important to me so I will work hard at making things right.
Price: 20 USD
Location: Christoval, Texas
End Time: 2024-10-04T13:12:59.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Aurora S.P.
Composition: Silverplate
Type: Flatware - Knives
Age: 1900-1940
