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by imagal49
Sat Jun 10, 2006 4:49 pm
Forum: Sterling Manufacturers ~ American after-1860
Topic: Need help ID'ing Maker's Mark on Sterling & Glass Piece
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Views: 1904

Need help ID'ing Maker's Mark on Sterling & Glass Piece

Recently acquired this piece with a sterling base, but have been unable to locate maker's mark in either Rainwater or online under Sheffield or Reed & Barton (who purchased them after 1950). The last two items in the hallmark resemble that of Sheffield Silver Co. (New York) but the first image i...
by imagal49
Sun May 21, 2006 10:03 am
Forum: American Sterling & Coin Silver - Single Image
Topic: ID Help Needed - GHFrench/Ellmore Carving Set
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Views: 2239

ID Help Needed - GHFrench/Ellmore Carving Set

I'm attaching pictures of a carving set recently purchased which I've been unable to identify as to pattern or time of manufacture. It's marked GHF and Sterling Handle. The knife is 10 1/2" long, marked stainless blade. The fork is 8 3/4" long. The pieces are hammered. We do know that GHF ...
by imagal49
Sat May 20, 2006 7:32 pm
Forum: American Sterling & Coin Silver - Single Image
Topic: ID Help Needed - Unmarked Unknown Mfg - Pie Server
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Views: 2165

ID Help Needed - Unmarked Unknown Mfg - Pie Server

Sure hope someone can help us ID this piece recently purchased. The pie server's only marking is 'sterling'. We're unsure if the blade is plated or stainless (again, no markings whatsoever). The only thing on the entire piece is 'sterling' at the base of the handle near the bolster. It measures 9 3/...
by imagal49
Thu Mar 30, 2006 2:52 pm
Forum: Silverplate Trademarks - Worldwide
Topic: Need help identifying makers mark FH- spoon - silverplate???
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Views: 1293

Need help identifying makers mark FH- spoon - silverplate???

I've attached a few pictures of a spoon which we had thought was sterling, but perhaps it's plate. In any case, the reverse is marked F H, then a mark, then S. Can anyone help identify the maker and pattern, and perhaps even the era? Any help would be incredibly appreciated. Thanks! [img] [img]http:...
by imagal49
Thu Mar 30, 2006 1:53 pm
Forum: Sterling Manufacturers ~ American after-1860
Topic: R. Harris & Co. Spoon Pattern ID Help
Replies: 2
Views: 3400

R. Harris/Towle Spoon

Thank you so much for your help. Was able to identify the pattern as Towle #43 in Dolan with your aid. Fascinating stuff - it's like a treasure hunt with every piece.
by imagal49
Thu Mar 30, 2006 12:25 pm
Forum: Sterling Manufacturers ~ American after-1860
Topic: R. Harris & Co. Spoon Pattern ID Help
Replies: 2
Views: 3400

R. Harris & Co. Spoon Pattern ID Help

The attached images show what I believe to be a sugar spoon mfd by R. Harris & Co. It's 5 1/2" overall, the bowl is 1 3/8"W x 1 3/4"L, obviously engraved with what appears to be some reposse work on the bowl. Can anyone help me identify the pattern, and whether or not this manufacturer was bough...

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