Where can I find history or information on an antique silver hair brush from 1904?

I went to a flea market today and a gentleman who was selling computer things gave me a silver antique hair brush, and the only thing on the hair brush it said was ';Quadruple Plate Pat June 14, 1904';. It also has a beautiful flower design on it. Where could I find more information on the history of it?Where can I find history or information on an antique silver hair brush from 1904?
Quadtriple plate means it is heavy silver plate. The Patent date simply means it was registered on that date at the Patent Office in Washington, DC. There are many books out on Silver and Silver plate items. Some have makers marks and some don't. Value will to a great degree depend on condition. A set in its original box will of course be more valuable but how often do you find that! My suggestion would be to check your local library for any info you can find on it and then decide if you plan to keep it or sell it. If you are going to sell then look in the local shops to see what they are selling for and then online for the same. This will help you to see condition and selling price averages in your area and across the web.Where can I find history or information on an antique silver hair brush from 1904?
Hello, You might try Antique road show, you may need to google it. Or ebay, Auction houses that sell antiques for similar items being sold.It is plated with silver? Pat means it is patented in 1904, may not be the date it was manufactured. Does it have any other markings or initials? If you find any you can research the letters or symbols.If it were with a comb or original box would be worth more. You could also go the the library and check out book of antiques.Good Luck, Nana