Newbury Satin-Glo Silverplated Scalloped Bon Bon Dish
Hollowware (Small Nut/Bon Bon Dish) · Newbury; a mid-20th-century brand focused on budget-friendly decorative silverplate, often distributed through department stores.
Pattern: Satin-Glo Collection; Item Number 5071. This was a specific line of 'non-tarnish' silverplate products.
Type
Hollowware (Small Nut/Bon Bon Dish)
Maker
Newbury; a mid-20th-century brand focused on budget-friendly decorative silverplate, often distributed through department stores.
Material
Silverplated base metal (likely brass or copper alloy). The 'Satin-Glo' refers to a lacquer or chemical coating applied over the plating.
Dimensions
Estimated diameter 5-6 inches (13-15 cm); light weight consistent with thin-gauge factory silverplate.
Description
A modest mid-century silverplated dish designed for serving nuts, candies, or mints. The 'Satin-Glo' finish provides a soft, non-reflective sheen intended to hide fingerprints and resist the characteristic blackening of untreated silver.
Key Features
The original paper label is the primary identifier, featuring the 'Satin-Glo' logo and the product number 5071.
Material & Composition
Silverplated base metal (likely brass or copper alloy). The 'Satin-Glo' refers to a lacquer or chemical coating applied over the plating.
Finish & Decoration
Satin/brushed finish rather than mirror polish; features a scalloped quatrefoil edge with small decorative piercings on the rim.
Hallmarks & Stamps
No traditional hallmarks; identifies via a paper label: 'Satin-Glo Silverware' with the model number 5071 and 'Tarnish Protected'.
Construction Details
Machine-stamped from a single sheet of metal; die-cut piercings and scalloped edges.
Functional Features
Tarnish-resistant coating designed for low maintenance; instructions say 'To clean use damp cloth only' to avoid stripping the lacquer.
Handle & Grip Details
None; handle-less tray design.
Craftsmanship Details
Industrial mass-production; clean die-cutting but lacks the refinement or hand-finishing of high-end silversmithing.
Authentication Indicators
The sticker is authentic to the period; the lack of stamped metal marks (like 'Sterling' or 'EPNS') confirms it as an inexpensive consumer-grade plated item.
Origin & Manufacturing
Likely United Kingdom or USA; 'Newbury' is an English name, but the multilingual sticker (German, Italian, Dutch) suggests an international export model.
Era & Period
Mid-Century Modern / Retro (c. 1950s-1970s). Contextualized by the mass-market lacquer protection and multilingual sticker.
Age Estimate
Circa 1955-1975 based on the graphic design of the sticker and the popularity of 'tarnish-free' lacquered silver during this era.
Cultural Significance
Reflects the post-war shift toward convenience-oriented homeware, where the aesthetic of silver was desired but the traditional maintenance was not.
Condition Notes
Fair to Good. There is visible wear on the rim where the tarnish-resistant coating has likely failed, leading to dark oxidation spots. Scratches are present on the underside.
Value Estimate
$5.00 - $15.00 USD. Low value due to the commonality of the item, plating wear, and lack of precious metal content.
Care & Maintenance
Do not use silver polish or dips, as these will dissolve the remaining protective lacquer. Clean only with a damp, soft cloth as per the original sticker instructions.
Similar Pieces
Benedict Indestructo or early Oneida silverplate items with 'No-Polish' finishes.
Interesting Facts
The 'Tarnish Protected' movement of the mid-20th century attempted to solve the 'burden' of polishing silver by coating it in nitrocellulose lacquer, which eventually peels or yellows.