History - Connecticut Silver Manufacturers

[Grandfather Clock]

Forgive me for this question as I know this is not a historical site, but since so many of the posters seem to have historical knowledge of the silver industry, I thought I would give it a try. I'm looking for historical backgrounds on silver companies in Connecticut, and though I've found references to specific companies I AM interested in, I have yet to be able to find anything more than names. The International Silver co. of Meriden for instance, was formed by a group of people from other companies and it is those companies and people I am interested in learning more about. Could anyone point me in the right direction please?
Al
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[2209patrick]

Hello and welcome.

The book "A Century of Silver" by Earl Chapin May would be a good start for you.
It is about the firms that formed the International Silver Company.

I have a modest collection of American silver books. If you have a certain person or company you need help with post it here. I'll try to help.

Pat.
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[2209patrick]

Here's a bit of history that the International Silver Company helped to make.



On August 14, 1919 L. Bamberger & Sons, a Newark New Jersey department store, sent a byplane piloted by Erwin Bullough to Meriden Connecticut.
The purpose of this flight was to pick up a shipment of 125 pounds of 1847 Rogers Brothers Silverplate from the International Silver Company.
The president of the International Silver Company, George H. Wilcox, and other officials with many spectators greeted the pilot on his arrival.
The silverware was then delivered back to the Newark New Jersey-based retailer by parachute.

This is believed to be the first shipment of commercial goods by air in the United States.

Pat.
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[Grandfather Clock]

Hello and welcome.

The book "A Century of Silver" by Earl Chapin May would be a good start for you.
It is about the firms that formed the International Silver Company.

Hi Pat, and thank you for the reply. I will indeed look for that book. I work in the building that one of the founding companies of International Silver used to be in, and I know much of the history of the building, but there are some 'holes' I haven't been able to fill in yet. Hopefully, that book will help provide some of the earthen material needed to fill those holes. We, as in the present company occupying that building, are just a few minutes down the road from the old headquarters of International Silver, and I'm one of those nuts that likes to know the history behind buildings and their occupants. I've been involved to *some* extent over the years with both International, and it's sister companies. I'm just the maintenance manager, but a very curious one, and the holder of many of the *secrets* these buildings have to offer. In other words, I'm OLD! lol
Thanks again.
Al
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[Grandfather Clock]

Here's a bit of history that the International Silver Company helped to make.

On August 14, 1919 L. Bamberger & Sons, a Newark New Jersey department store, sent a byplane piloted by Erwin Bullough to Meriden Connecticut.
The purpose of this flight was to pick up a shipment of 125 pounds of 1847 Rogers Brothers Silverplate from the International Silver Company.
The president of the International Silver Company, George H. Wilcox, and other officials with many spectators greeted the pilot on his arrival.
The silverware was then delivered back to the Newark New Jersey-based retailer by parachute.

This is believed to be the first shipment of commercial goods by air in the United States.

Pat.

Hi Pat. Wow, that is pretty cool! Didn't know about that one at all. Thanks!!
Al
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[dognose]

1847 Rogers Bros. - 1901

Trev.
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