Where can I find list of American Silverplate marks?
further marks and information in AMERICA CHAS M. ROBBINS – Attleboro, MA Founded HARRISON ROBBINS & SON – Philadelphia, P ROCHESTER STAMPING CO – Rochester, NY Ac ROCKFORD SILVER PLATE CO – Rockford – IL Marks and information in AMERICAN STERLI ROCKWELL SILVER COMPANY
What’s the name of the company that makes sterling silver?
The firm made silverware for the United States Jewelers’ Guild (also called Jewelers’ Crown Guild) which sold only through jewelry stores. Rogers is a recurrent name in American makers of sterling and silverplate ware. There is a great confusion about the firms bearing this name.
Where does the 925 mark on sterling silver come from?
In fact the vast majority of mass produced silver reproductions today, whether made in Thailand, India, England, Europe or America, now include 925 in the mark. With the 925 standard mark, a piece of silver can virtually be sold world wide with the same mark. The use of 925, however, does not preclude the use of sterling.
When was the maker date established for silver?
Silversmiths in Baltimore, Maryland, had a maker-date system from 1814 to 1830. An assay office was legally established in 1814, and marks were placed on all silver sold.
Who was the owner of Apollo Silver Co?
In 1901 Apollo silver Co was a registered trade name owned by Rice brothers (Trow Directory, vol. 49, page 24).
When was the Chicago silver plate company founded?
Founded in 1869 (formerly the Chicago Silver Plate company). Succeeded by Mulholland Bros. Inc. in 1919 The two common forms of plated silver are Sheffield plate and silverplate/electroplate.
Is there a lot of plated silver in America?
Today there is a great deal of American plated silver which has been treasured for years. Many families had plated silver as well as fine sterling. Some of it was inherited; some prized for sentimental reasons. If you have this plated ware, and it is as dear to you as fine early silver, then you are among the happy people of this world.
