1700s Silver Set Unmarked?

[ConnerB123]

I purchased this Silver set a few months ago and know nothing about it. There are no markings, but the construction is interesting. The monogram on the front also appears to be consistent with late 1700s early 1800s monograms (they may be faint in the photos but they are J.A.M .) Does anyone have any history and or know the value of these pieces?

 

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[ConnerB123]

It may also be helpful to add, they are not magnetic, and there are no spots that are scratched that reveal a base metal. They are tarnished in some spots as it has been a while since I polished them.

 

[ConnerB123]

Is there somewhere else on these pieces I may have missed a marking?

 

[baspinall]

How do you know that they are 18th century?

 

[ConnerB123]

How do you know that they are 18th century?

I don't, hence the question mark at the end of the title of this thread, thanks for replying!

 

[am-ark]

my suggestion would be to take a rare earth magnet and slidr it across the bottom. If it is sterling silver the magnet should have drag but not stick. Other than that, im not sure

 

[hvacker]

Usually silver sets are worth melt value as few use them anymore. Too much maintenance.
Your set might be an exception though. Reason being no hallmark. That could mean it's old. The old sets are worth money, sometimes a lot. I saw an Antiques Roadshow where an old set went for bunches.
I'd seek out a dealer that specializes for an appraisal. BTW ask for their cost as some charge thru the (you know)
Too bad about the monogram. Unless it's a known historical person monograms cut value. At least that's been my experience.

 

[Itsmine]

While the styles are similar, the creamer/pitcher on the left looks a little more heavy duty. Also , I can't tell for sure but, is there any copper showing through the silver? If there is, then it's probably silverplate. How tall are they? is it a creamer/sugar, or a pitcher/champagne bucket? You might see a makers mark on the underside of the handles, or on the rims of each piece. Sometimes the lids were marked too. That lid looks like its made out of pot metal. True 18th century silversmith's were highly skilled craftsmen. Just for an fyi, Paul Revere and his father were both silversmiths. The link is to the Boston fine arts museum. The "Sons of Liberty" bowl, was a bowl that Paul Revere made. He got the commission for it. Sons of Liberty Bowl | Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

 

[ARC]

IMO... these are not silver.

First... no mark is ALWAYS indicative of plated wares.
Second... the plating is worn and showing the copper.
Third... Any silver WARES produced regardless of age are marked as such... not only was it and is required by law... but no maker woul produce a ware that costs more and not market it as such.

Sorry to say... but what you have I can almost certainly guarantee is...

Silver plated copper.

 

[ARC]

PS... Also IMO.

These are resteraunt serving pieces from no earlier than 20's... but really I am going to lean 50's and perhaps 60's.

 

[proudscot]

do you still have this?

 

[Red James Cash]

Silver was expensive way back when,the pieces wouldnt be heavy.It would more than likely be marked coin silver,not Sterling.People would give silver Smith's silver coins to make into utensils.Thats way it's marked coin silver.I have a 1700s tea spoon.Its pretty light weight.Not from use,it's the way it was made.

 

[A2coins]

wow freakin nice

 

[Rookster]

I like that stuff.