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Help identify silverware manufacturer?

Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2019 2:23 pm
by siper
Hi there,
My family has a full set of this silverware and we have no idea about its origin. This is the only stamp I could find on any of the pieces (this is a fork).
Any help is greatly appreciated!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/Ti2TzDa7vfVjo2mG7
https://photos.app.goo.gl/F1JrMBW3JPj6U1Rw8

Re: Help identify silverware manufacturer?

Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2019 2:31 pm
by dognose
Hi,

Welcome to the Forum.

Please embed your images.

Trev.

Re: Help identify silverware manufacturer?

Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2019 2:40 pm
by siper
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Re: Help identify silverware manufacturer?

Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2019 2:44 pm
by dognose
Hi,

Well done with the images.

The mark you are showing is the engraved initials of a former owner. Are there no marks on the back of the handle?

Trev.

Re: Help identify silverware manufacturer?

Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2019 2:48 pm
by siper
None. I didn't check every piece in the set though. I take a look next time I'm at my Dad's house.

Re: Help identify silverware manufacturer?

Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2019 4:03 pm
by silverly
Looks like Gorham's Fairfax pattern. Here's a link to Gorham trademarks on this site: https://www.925-1000.com/americansilver_G3.html

Re: Help identify silverware manufacturer?

Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2019 4:41 pm
by siper
silverly wrote:Looks like Gorham's Fairfax pattern. Here's a link to Gorham trademarks on this site: https://www.925-1000.com/americansilver_G3.html

I think you nailed it. Thanks so much!

Re: Help identify silverware manufacturer?

Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2019 9:31 pm
by silverly
On second thought your set could have the Durgin mark. Both companies produced the pattern. Durgin was first. Here's a link to the Durgin trademark: https://www.925-1000.com/americansilver_D2.html