2 questions please

[Kasi]

On this silver pitcher I can read the navarre but I can not make out the other hallmarks, I assume the navarre is the pattern name and I assume it is silver plate, but I'm cluless on the rest of it.



On the next pitcher it says it is silverplate but I cannot find a listing for a keystone company. is there someplace to find out about silverpklate companies, Thanks in advance for all the help

[dragonflywink]

First one is Forbes Silver Co. of Meriden, CT, founded in 1894 as part of Meriden Britannia, part of International from 1898, it is silverplate and Navarre is the pattern name. Second is Keystone Silver Co. of Philadelphia, PA, founded in 1914. Rainwater's Encyclopedia if American Silver Manufacturers is a great basic reference, I prefer the Fourth Edition.

Cheryl ;o)

[Kasi]

Thanks Cheryl for the information. I need to get that book could you give me the complete title of it, I seem to be finding more and more sterling and silverplated pieces at the estate sales I attend and really need a great reference book.

Kasi