Reverse is stamped “ITALY EP,” identifying the piece as Italian electroplate. Includes its vintage fitted presentation box.
The server weighs approximately 4.9 oz. It shows considerable age-related patina/tarnish, surface wear and areas of plating wear, particularly on the handle. It has been left unpolished. Original box has substantial storage wear, including staining, edge wear, tears and missing cardboard at one end. Please review photos closely for exact condition.
A handsome vintage Italian serving piece for a silverplate collection, wedding table, cake service or display.
This item comes from an estate and is engraved "The Silver guild" on one side,
and Cynthia and James June 3, 1964 on the reverse side with ornate scrollwork.
The box has significant wear and it has writing on it that appears to be read:
1703 Acushnet Ave Near Nash Rod (indicating this item was likely purchased in New Bedford, Massachusetts near Acushnet Massachusetts).