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Cover November/December 2017
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In the Absence of an Assay System: How China, A Silver-Obsessed Nation, Managed Without One
Adrien von Ferscht and Dr. Huang Chao
In depth history on silver making in China with silver examples and backstamps.
Sterling Silver Luggage Tags: An Elegant Way to Recycle the Past
Toni Fraser
A collector shares her passion and examples of her silver luggage tag collection.
Mississippi Valley Silver Part 6 & 7: New Orleans
Maurice Meslans
In the sixth & seventh articles in this series, the author provides silver examples and marks for silversmiths in the Mississippi Valley.
A Set of Six Late Eighteenth-Century Forks Crafted in Stockholm by Pehr Zethelius
Rowland L. Matteson
Example of six forks and their marks by Swedish silversmith Pehr Zethelius.
A Spectacular Native American Souvenir Spoon: Captain Sum-Kin
Robert M. Wilhelm
Spoon and postcard examples of the Captain Sum-Kin souvenir spoon made by Mayer Bros.
Modern Day Uses for Antique Silver
Nancy Stuckwisch
Repurposing all of your silver for the holidays - a punch bowl for greenery, a pitcher for warm cider, and more.
Cover September/October 2017
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Newell Harding and the N. Harding Companies
Ann Kinne
Historic information and detailed examples of silver and the various Newell Harding backstamps.
Out of the Shadows: St. Albans Missing 1918 Class Window
Mark Wilkerson
An interesting back story of the intense search for the 1918 class window of the St. Albans school.
Mississippi Valley Silver Part 5: Natchez to Louisiana
Maurice Meslans
In the fifth article in this series, the author provides silver examples and marks for silversmiths in the Mississippi Valley.
Beyond These Borders: A Pair of Sugar Tongs (Söckertang) by Anders Stafhell, 1793
Rowland L. Matteson
Example of a pair of sugar tongs and its marks by Scandinavian silversmith Anders Stafhel.
The Swanage Globe Souvenir Spoon: Icon of Imperialistic Geography
Michelle P. Wilhelm
It is a throwback article and is one of the author’s favorites, originally appearing in our November/December 2012 issue. A historical brief on Swanage as well as examples of the Swanage souvenir spoon.
Modern Day Uses for Antique Silver
Nancy Stuckwisch
Various ways to repurpose a master butter knife.
Cover July/August 2017
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“Proof of Victory”: Tiffany’s Yorktown Centennial Cup
Nicholas Ciotola
Historic information and detailed examples of a trophy awarded to the New Jersey Provisional Battalion for its role at the Battle of Yorktown Centennial commemoration in 1881.
Silver Sirens: US Censorship and Nudity in Late-Victorian Silver
Patricia F. Singer
In the late 1800s, nudity was censored in many artistic forms except for silver. This article showcases many examples of such silver and its history.
Enos Reeves Silver 1753-1807 Part III: The Adventure
I.S.K. Reeves V
After ten years of searching, the author purchases three pieces of silver made by family silversmith Enos Reeves Silver at auction. His story is quite an adventure.
Beyond These Borders: Two Very Dissimilar Snaps Beakers from Scandinavia
Rowland L. Matteson
Examples of snaps beakers and their marks by Scandinavian silversmiths Erik Lemon and Carl Israel Rindell.
The Earliest Books on American Souvenir Spoons
Robert M. Wilhelm
With the introduction of the spoonmania craze in 1890, there were many catalogues and publications dedicated to souvenir spoons. The author showcases these publications and provides helpful resource books for your souvenir spoon library.
Modern Day Uses for Antique Silver
Nancy Stuckwisch
Repurposing a French silver cup as a vase.
Cover May/June 2017
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Mississippi Valley Silver Part 3: The St. Louis Area and Part 4: The St. Louis Area to Natchez
Maurice Meslans
In the second two articles in this series, the author provides silver examples and marks for silversmiths in the Mississippi Valley.
Warsaw Silver Plate Companies. History and Marks: III. Bros. Buch
Joanna Paprocka-Gajek and David N. Nikogosyan
History of the Bros. Buch Silver Plate Company, examples of their work and varying backstamps.
The Mystery of the English Fork/Slice Servers
Dale E. Bennett
History and beautiful examples of English servers and descriptions of their marks.
Souvenir Spoons of the Colosseum
Robert M. Wilhelm
Spoon examples and detailed illustrations of Colosseum spoons and their marks.
Book Review
Dorothea Burstyn
Book review of Silver for Entertaining: The Ickworth Collection
Modern Day Uses for Antique Silver
Nancy Stuckwisch
Repurposing a fish knife.
Cover March/April 2017
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Mississippi Valley Silver Part 1: The Fur Trade & French Style and Part 2: The St. Louis Area
Maurice Meslans
In the first two articles in this series, the author provides silver examples and marks for silversmiths in the Mississippi Valley.
Goodbye to the Strawberry Fork: How Herbert Hoover Standardized American Silver Flatware
Patricia F. Singer
The history of how Herbert Hoover changed silver production manufacturing in 1926.
Bob’s Surahi
Chitra Balasubramaniam
The story of how Bob Slater, Editor of "Silver Magazine", ordered a silver surahi from India and the silversmith that made it.
Five Forks in the Fiddle Thread pattern from Brussels Bearing Extremely Clear Mark
Rowland L. Matteson
Historical information from Belgium silversmith Auguste Bonnevie, spoon examples, and his marks.
Kingston & Environs: First Capitol of New York State
Robert M. Wilhelm
Spoon examples and postcards illustrating the First Capitol of New York State and their marks.
Book Review
Dorothea Burstyn
Book review of English Silver before the Civil War. The David Little Collection.
Modern Day Uses for Antique Silver
Nancy Stuckwisch
Cover January/February 2017
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Orfèvres de Saint-Domingue, Silversmiths of Saint-Domingue: Part II
Maurice Meslans
Silversmiths from Saint-Domingue - notes, dates and mark information.
Zalmon Bostwick – New York Silversmith
Ann Kinne
Silver examples of silversmith Zalmon Bostwick as well as history and his marks.
Cucumbers, Flatware Servers and An Extremely Rare Georgian Cucumber Slicer
Dale E. Bennett
A history of cucumbers and their servers from the late eighteenth century to the mid-nineteenth century. Many beautiful examples of servers are illustrated.
A Bookplate with a Silver Theme
Kay Olson Freeman
Author Kay Olson Freeman discovered a bookplate in a 1831 Philadelphia City Directory featuring silver items. She provides her research results on the names of the people that owned the book and the potential meaning behind the silver.
Dutch Silver Forks & Tablespoons from the Eighteenth Century
Rowland L. Matteson
Showcasing nine Dutch silversmiths from the eighteenth century, Matteson provides historic info and detailed images of their marks.
Cover November/December 2016
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The Presidential Souvenir Spoons (1892)
Robert M. Wilhelm
Examples of souvenir spoons from presidential elections.
The Ancient Art of Damascening
Chitra Balasubramaniam
Delhi silversmith Rajesh Gahloth and examples of silver items using the craft of damascening.
Rediscovery of the Mermaids’ Pearl Bracelet
Marie-Élise Dupuis
Various Romantic Movement Mermaid's Pearl bracelets.
Russian Silver Spoons
Geoffrey Watts
Examples of late nineteenth-century Russian spoons, their silversmiths and history.
H. L. Webster & the 1860’s CABLE Coin Flatware
Ann Kinne
Kinne shares two coin silver pieces from her collection from the Cable pattern.
Orfèvres de Saint-Domingue, Silversmiths of Saint-Domingue: Part 1
Maurice Meslans
Silversmiths from Saint-Domingue and a history from the eighteenth century.
Modern Day Uses for Antique Silver
Nancy Stuckwisch
Various silver items double as holiday decorations.
Cover September/October 2016
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Beyond These Borders
Rowland L. Matteson
A mid-nineteenth-century demitasse spoon from Montreal crafted by silversmith Robert Hendery.
Robert J. King: Pioneer of Mid-Century Modern Silver Design
Janna King
Author Janna King shares a unique historic perspective and amazing examples of her grandfather silversmith Robert J. King.
The Importance of Construction Techniques in Evaluating Beakers
Maurice Meslans
Mr. Meslans provides helpful information and examples on identifying beakers from various countries.
Dr. Iloff’s Amazing California Silver Collection
Pansylea Howard Willburn
California silver collection: History, examples, and conversations with the author.
Helgoland — An Oasis in the North Sea: Two Rare Spoons
Robert M. Wilhelm
Examples of souvenir spoons of Helgoland of the North Sea and their makers.
Cover July/August 2016
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Beyond These Borders
Rowland L. Matteson
A very large beaker from Östhammar (1806) by silversmith Anders Arvid Pihlgren
Pardon Miller and a Relic of the Steamboat Age
Cliff Nunn
History and salt spoons from silversmith Pardon Miller.
English Long-Oval Servers
Dale E. Bennett
Various examples of long-oval servers and descriptions of their backstamps.
Armand Frenais Silversmith Company: A Rival of Christofle
David N. Nikogosyan
Company history and numerous backstamp examples of Armand Frenais.
Famous Bridges on Souvenir Spoons Part 2: The San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge & The Golden Gate Bridge
Robert M. Wilhelm
Examples of souvenir spoons of with famous bridge themes and their makers.
Modern Day Uses for Antique Silver
Nancy Stuckwisch
Repurposing the use of a creamer & sugar
Editorial
Robert (Bob) Slater
West Point Silver Bullion Depository, New York Military Academy, Donald Trump, Eisenhower, U.S. Grant, Jefferson Davis, Sandy Weill, Silver souvenir items
Cover May/June 2016
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Beyond These Borders
Rowland L. Matteson
Two tablespoons from Finland, 1779 & 1814 by silversmiths Bertil (Bartholomeus) Thorwijk and Johan Mellberg
Researching and Assistance from Others: the Eagle Marks Book
Catherine B. Hollan
Author Catherine Hollan explains the research that went into her Eagle Marks book.
Women in the Silver World: Gwendolyn L. Kelso
Patricia F. Singer
History and examples of silver appraiser Gwendolyn Kelso.
On the Trail of Surviving Shreve & Co., San Francisco, Historic Archival Material
Pansylea Howard Willburn
Examples and detailed history of archival documents of San Francicso's Shreve & Col
Famous Bridges on Souvenir Spoons Part 1: Pons Aelius, Brooklyn Bridge & Poughkeepsie Railroad Bridge
Robert M. Wilhelm
Examples of souvenir spoons of with famous bridge themes and their makers.
Modern Day Uses for Antique Silver
Nancy Stuckwisch
Repurposing the use of a punch bowl.
Cover March/April 2016
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Beyond These Borders
Rowland L. Matteson
Two identical snaps beakers - illustrations and marks for Emanuel Lindström and Ludvig Axelsson, Jr.
A Short History of Germany’s Finest Silver Manufacturer
Karolina Stefanski
Company history and examples of Robbe & Berking silver.
“Good-Bye to Silver Tarnish!” [International’s “Palladiant” Campaign]
W. Scott Braznell
Manufacturer literature, silver examples and marks of International Silver tarnish-free "Palladiant" advertising campaign.
Gorham in 1905
Samuel J. Hough
Gorham in 1905 and a timeline of the company's structure.
Some Thoughts on “Rules” for late Eighteenth-Century French Silver Marks
Maurice Meslans
French silver mark examples and guidance on how to read and date them.
Isle of Capri Souvenir Spoons
Robert M. Wilhelm
Examples of souvenir spoons of with the Isle of Capri theme and their makers.
Book Review: Eagle Marks on American Silver
Silver Magazine Staff
Book Review
Modern Day Uses for Antique Silver
Nancy Stuckwisch
Cover January/February 2016
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Beyond These Borders
Rowland L. Matteson
History and silver items crafted by the last of the Bateman family of silversmiths.
A Souvenir of the Albany Society of New York
Walter Richard Wheeler
Examples of silver souvenirs for members of the Albany Society of NY as well as history of the society.
German Flatware Servers
Dale E. Bennett
Detailed descriptions of various flatware servers from Germany.
An Important German New Objectivity Flatware Pattern: Bahner 17700
William P. Hood Jr. and Jörg Müller-Daehn
Illustrations and piece type listings for the Bahner 17700 pattern.
Souvenir Spoons Commemorating the Danish Sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen
Michelle P. Wilhelm
Examples of souvenir spoons of Danish Sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen and their makers.
Book Review: Bertrand’s Toyshop in Bath, Luxury Retailing 1685-1765
Catherine B. Hollan
Book Review
Modern Day Uses for Antique Silver
Nancy Stuckwisch
Repurposing the use of silver tongs
Cover November/December 2015
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Beyond These Borders
Rowland L. Matteson
Five mid-nineteenth-century teaspoons by Jonas Lampén and their marks.
The Silver Mustard Pot
Geoffrey Watts
History and illustrations of English silver mustard pots.
Philo Gilbert & "The Other Patent"
Ann Kinne
Silversmith Philo Gilbert and examples of Patent #1143 and maker's marks.
The Sacajawea Copper Souvenir Spoon
Robert M. Wilhelm
Examples of Sacajawea Copper themed souvenir spoons and their makers.
Warsaw Silver Plate Companies, History and Marks: II. Norblin
David N. Nikogosyan and Joanna Paprocka-Gajek
History of the Norblin Silver Plate Company, examples of their work and varying backstamps.
Modern Day Uses for Antique Silver
Nancy Stuckwisch
Repurposing silver items for holiday entertaining.
Cover September/October 2015
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Beyond These Borders
Rowland L. Matteson
A sauce boat from Björneborg master silversmith Johan Jacob Tortber dated 1851.
French Silver Flatware Series
Dale E. Bennett
Examples of various servers made by French silversmiths.
Tiffany & Co. Silver and Dynamic Symmetry
W. Scott Braznell
Illustrations and history of six unusual advertisements for silver hollowware made by Tiffany & Co. between November of 1919 and October of 1920.
James A. Garfield Souvenir Spoons: Student, Warrior and Statesman
Robert M. Wilhelm
Examples of James A. Garfield themed souvenir spoons and their makers.
Silversmith Frederick R. Reichel: Eleven Years in San Francisco, 1856-1867
Pansylea Howard Willburn
History, examples, and maker's marks for silversmith Frederick R. Reichel.
Modern Day Uses for Antique Silver
Nancy Stuckwisch
Alternative uses for a sterling crumb catcher.
Cover July/August 2015
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Beyond These Borders
Rowland L. Matteson
An interesting method for saving silver from Logumkloster: silver filigree.
Early German Silver Egg Cups
Ole Lachmann
History and examples of German silver egg cups.
Silver Making, War, and Romance: The Saga of the Reeves Family - Part II: Enos Reeves (1753-1807)
I.S.K. Reeves, V
Another silversmith in the Reeves family - Enos Reeves. Features family history, silver examples, and marks.
Henry-Nicolas Cousinet (1696-1768), Parisian Silversmith: An Investigation into Fame and Anonymity
Thomas Penin
History of eighteenth-century French silversmith Henry-Nicolas Cousinet.
Souvenir Spoons from Persephone’s Island: Sicily
Michelle P. Wilhelm
Examples of Sicily themed souvenir spoons and their makers.
Beyond These Borders 2
Rowland L. Matteson
A rare Fiddle pattern teaspoon from Greenock - silversmith John Heron, 1835.
Modern Day Uses for Antique Silver
Nancy Stuckwisch
Alternative uses for a nineteenth-century footed French cup.
Cover May/June 2015
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Book Review: Canadian Heritage Silver
Silver Magazine Staff
Book Review
Tools Maketh the Man: In the Workshop of Silversmith Mohammad Akram Ansari
Chitra Balasubramaniam
History and examples from modern silversmith Mohammad Akram Ansari of India.
San Francisco Silversmiths Koehler & Ritter, 1868-1885
Pansylea Howard Willburn
History and silver examples by Koehler & Ritter.
Episcopal Cathedral of St. John, the Beloved Disciple Souvenir Spoon
Robert M. Wilhelm
Examples of Cathedral of St. John themed souvenir spoons and their makers.
Wealth on the Table
Geoffrey Watts
Eighteenth and nineteenth century silver items for the dining table.
Special Dutch Date Letters
Janjaap van Luijt
History of Dutch date letters.
Modern Day Uses for Antique Silver
Nancy Stuckwisch
Alternative uses for silver demitasse cups
Cover March/April 2015
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Warsaw Silver Plate Companies, History and Marks: I. Józef Fraget
Joanna Paprocka-Gajek and David N. Nikogosyan
Silverplate examples, history, and marks of I. Józef Fraget
Pages from the Past
Richard Kurtzman
Catalogue pages from Meriden Britannia Company dated 1867 showcasing Britannia metal items.
Charles-Louis Wagner and Frédéric-Jules Rudolphi’s Partnership in Paris
Marie-Elise Dupuis and Karolina Stefanski
Beautiful examples of silver as well as history of the long business partnership and influential style of Charles-Louis Wagner and Frédéric-Jules Rudolphi.
Durgin’s Seven Patented Souvenir Spoons
Robert M. Wilhelm
Examples of seven souvenir spoons designed and patented by William B. Durgin in 1891.
Beyond These Borders: A Rare Fiddle Pattern Salt Spoon Crafted by John Keith of Banff
Rowland L. Matteson
Brief history of silversmith John Keith and an example of his mark.
Book Review: British Silver Boxes 1640-1840: The Lion Collection
Dorothea Burstyn
Book review
Joseph Seymour And His 1859 Corn Pattern
Ann Kinne
Catalogue advertisement and silver example of a corn pattern by Joseph Seymour.
Modern Day Uses for Antique Silver
Nancy Stuckwisch
Mustard spoons and salt spoons make for good use with spices.
Cover January/February 2015
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Russian Silver Flatware Servers
Dale E. Bennett
History and sterling examples of Russian servers.
Floral Art Nouveau Silver and the Chaser Christopher M. Whalen
W. Scott Braznell
Information on the history and marks of chaser Christopher M. Whalen.
American Silver at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston: The Milo M. Naeve Collection
Marissa Hershon
Amazing examples of silver and their artists found in the Milo M. Naeve Collection in the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
The Super Bowl of Arenas: The Colosseum on Souvenir Spoons
Robert M. Wilhelm
Examples of Colosseum themed souvenir spoons and their makers.
Whiting’s Diminutive Christmas Spoons
Patricia F. Singer
Two Christmas-themed patterns by Whiting Manufacturing Co.
Modern Day Uses for Antique Silver
Nancy Stuckwisch
Encouring the reuse of silver items rather than a permanent transformation of a piece.
Cover November/December 2014
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Why Not a Silver Posset Pot?
Ann K. Wagner
Silver drinking vessel made by John Coney Jr. circa 1690-1710.
Pages from the Past
Richard Kurtzman
Catalogues pages from M.S. Smith dated 1876 showcasing sterling silver items.
Collecting Antique American Coin Silver & Sterling Napkin Ring
Pansylea Howard Willburn
Beautiful examples of coin and sterling napkin rings made by American silversmiths.
The Milan Duomo Souvenir Spoons: What a Wonder They Are
Robert M. Wilhelm
Examples of Milan Duomo themed souvenir spoons and their makers.
The Langworthy Family of Silversmiths of Ballston Spa and their “Patent Latteen Brass Combs”
Walter Richard Wheeler
Research and history of a comb marked "Langworthy" - and the Langworthy family of silversmiths.
Book Review: Cincinnati Silver: 1788-1940
Catherine B. Hollan
Book review
Modern Day Uses for Antique Silver
Nancy Stuckwisch
Using various silver items to hold candle tapers.
Cover September /October 2014
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Four Teaspoons In The Musling Pattern From Copenhagen, Crafted In 1836 & 1844
Rowland L. Matteson
Examples of various Copenhagen silversmiths and their teaspoons in the Musling pattern and their marks.
Pages from the Past
Richard Kurtzman
Catalogues pages from Puiforcat dated 1908 showcasing sterling silver items.
Useful Blades Revisited
Ian Spellerberg
History and examples of knife blades or letter openers.
Ferris Wheel Souvenir Spoons: The Original and The Legacy
Robert M. Wilhelm
Examples of Ferris Wheel themed souvenir spoons and their makers.
George Armitage: Silver Plater in Early Philadelphia
Donald L. Fennimore
Information about the life of George Armitage and examples of his work and marks.
Protective & Seductive: A Short History of Pomanders
Dorothea Burstyn
Many wonderful examples of silver pomanders and history of their use.
Modern Day Uses for Antique Silver
Nancy Stuckwisch
Alternative uses for silver egg warmers.
Cover July/August 2014
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Taylor & Lawrie Coin Spoon Pattern No. 512, October 19, 1852
Ann Kinne
Author shares two coin silver examples made by Taylor & Lawrie.
Herman Otto and the Souvenir Spoons of Colorado, 1900-1910
Ed Dobbins
Souvenir spoons of Colorado made by Herman Otto and examples of backstamps.
Music History at Carnegie Hall Commemorated with a Silver Trophy
William P. Hood Jr. and Robert M. Taylor
Silver presentation trophy for Swiss-American pianist, conductor, and educator Rudolph Ganz and its history.
A New Collection by French Silversmith Olivier Gaube du Gers
Karolina Stefanski
Nautilis shell collection made by French silversmith Olivier Gaube du Gers.
The English Silver Novelty
Geoffrey Watts
Examples of English silver novelty items and manufacturers that made them.
Modern Day Uses for Antique Silver
Nancy Stuckwisch
Alternative uses for sterling goblets.
Cover May/June 2014
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A Biedermeier Cream Pitcher From Moscow From 1846
Rowland L. Matteson
Silver creamer from Moscow silversmith Jacob Wiberg, history, and marks.
A Sterling Trophy for a Wheelman, San Jose, California, 1895
Pansylea Howard Willburn
Silver biking trophy, history of wheelman in San Jose, CA in 1895
Ella Kyes Dearborn: Physician, Poet and Metalsmith Part II
Robert M. Wilhelm
History of prolific souvenir spoon collector Ella Keyes Dearborn
Robert Sturm (1874–1964): Cincinnati’s Arts & Crafts Silversmith
Amy Miller Dehan
History and silver examples of Cincinnati silversmith Robert Sturm.
A Diamond and Four C’s – Correction: Camel by Cary not Clark
Kay Olson Freeman
Research on silver mark for Henry A. Cary of New York.
Modern Day Uses for Antique Silver
Nancy Stuckwisch
Alternative uses for silver swizzle sticks.
Cover March/April 2014
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Addendum: A Rare Tower Form Spice Container
Patricia Jay Reiner
Examples of two extraordinary sterling spice containers from a 2013 Sotheby's auction.
A Victorian Sterling Lobster Place Set
Ann Kinne
Author illustrates & explains the identification of a lobster set.
Pages from the Past
Richard Kurtzman
Gorham design blueprints from 1891 to 1901.
Flat-out Different Flatware: The Designs of Katherine A. McDonough (KAM)
William P. Hood Jr.
History and silver examples of silver made by silversmith Katherine A. McDonough (KAM)
Ella Kyes Dearborn: Physician, Poet and Metalsmith Part 1
Robert M. Wilhelm
History of prolific souvenir spoon collector Ella Keyes Dearborn
Focus on Coin Silver
Silver Magazine Staff
Examples of unknown marks for reader response.
Simple, Symmetrical, & Stately: Colonial Revival Silver
Patricia F. Singer
American silver patterns in the Colonial Revival style and history from the time period.
A Coin Silver Fire Department Speaking Trumpet – Presented to Michael Hines
James Christian
Photos and family history about a coin silver fire department speaking trumpet given to Michael Hines
Book Review- House of Barnard, A Notable Family of Manufacturing Silversmiths to the Trade
Catherine B. Hollan
Book review
Modern Day Uses for Antique Silver
Nancy Stuckwisch
Alternative uses for silver salt cellars.
Cover January/February 2014
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Modern Day Uses for Antique Silver
Nancy Stuckwisch
Alternative uses for silver tea caddies.
A Silver Toiletry Set by Jean-Baptiste Claude Odiot in Havana, Cuba
Karolina Stefanski
Company information and examples of silver made by Jean-Baptiste Claude Odiot.
What About Those Bears? Collecting California Silver
Pansylea Howard Willburn
History and silver examples of California silver with bear motifs.
Mark Twain Souvenir Spoons
Robert M. Wilhelm
Examples of Mark Twain themed souvenir spoons and postcards.
Exhibit Review: Silla: Korea’s Golden Kingdom
Rosanne Raab
Exhibit review of exhibit Silla: Korea’s Golden Kingdom at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
A Smith Comes To America
Carolyn O'Keefe
Examples and history of silversmith Michael Izrael Galmer.
An 1820’S Dessert Fork From George Savage, Montreal
Rowland L. Matteson
Dessert fork from Canadian silversmith George Savage, history, and marks.
Cover November/December 2013
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Pages from the Past
Richard Kurtzman
Catalogues pages from Whiting Mfg.Company showcasing sterling silver novelties.
The Silver Career of Paul Revere
Ray Cavanaugh
History and examples of silver pieces crafted by Paul Revere.
The Flatware of Wenzel Hablik, Artistic Polymath
William P. Hood Jr. and Rudiger Simon
Silver produced by German bornWenzel Hablik - history and illustrations.
Ostrich Souvenir Spoons
Robert M. Wilhelm
Examples of ostrich-themed souvenir spoons and postcards.
Plain, Roses or Swans? Viennese Biedermeier salt cellars, 1818 - 1860
Dorothea Burstyn
Salt cellars manufacturered in Vienna between 1818 - 1860.
Women in the Silver World: The Sad Tale of Anna Eicher
Patricia F. Singer
History and silver examples from silversmith Anna Eicher.
Focus on Coin Silver
Silver Magazine Staff
Examples of unknown marks for reader response.
Modern Day Uses for Antique Silver
Nancy Stuckwisch
Alternative uses for silver salt cellars.
Cover September /October 2013
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Pages from the Past
Richard Kurtzman
"Picture cards from a promotional packet featuring some of Gorham’s superb creations from the Columbian Exposition."
What's in a Name?
Roberta Parker
Thoughts behind the naming of silver patterns by their manufacturers.
A Rare Tower Form Spice Container
Dr. Bernard Bernstein and Patricia Jay Reiner
History and illustrations of an amazing silver spice container and its function.
A Rare Souvenir Spoon by Jay L. Torrey: The Other Rough Rider
Robert M. Wilhelm
History and illustrations of the "Rough Rider" souvenir spoon by patentee Jay L. Torrey.
Gallia and its Predecessors: History and Marks
David N. Nikogosyan
Examples, history, and detailed charts of maker's marks.
Modern Day Uses for Antique Silver
Nancy Stuckwisch
Alternative uses for silver tea strainers.
Cover July/August 2013
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Focus on Coin Silver
Silver Magazine staff
Examples of unknown marks and patterns for reader response.
Pages from the Past
Richard Kurtzman
Pages from a William B. Durgin Co. catalogue.
Scandinavian Fish Slices
Dale E. Bennett
History and silver examples fish slices from Scandinavia.
Book Reviews: The Romanov Gold Martelé Masterpiece by Gorham from the Collection of Jacob Hoffman; Golf Prizes: Gorham Mfg Co Silversmiths; and Philadelphia Silversmiths and Related Artisans to 1861
Silver Magazine staff
Book Reviews
Paying Tribute: A Presentation Cup and Its Manufacturer
Kay Olson Freeman
Herbert J.Tily presentation cup manufactured by Eleder-Hickok Co.
Chief White Pigeon: Monument, Post Card & Souvenir Spoon
Michelle P. Wilhelm
Various examples of souvenir spoons depicting Chief White Pigeon and other Native Americans
Silver Making, War, and Romance: The Saga of the Reeves Family, Part I: Stephen Reeves (1738-1778)
I.S.K. Reeves, V
Author I.S.K. Reeves, V, provides history of his silversmithing ancestor Stephen Reeves
Modern Day Uses for Antique Silver
Nancy Stuckwisch
Encouraging readers to "mix and match" their silver to form complete sets.
Cover May/June 2013
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We Need Your Help!
Silver Magazine staff
Examples of unknown marks and patterns for reader response.
Beyond These Borders
Rowland L. Matteson
Silver from Amsterdam crafted by members of the Helweg dynasty of silversmiths.
Reed & Barton's Silver Design Competition in Italy, 1959
William P. Hood Jr.
History and silver examples from 1959 Italian design competition.
Book Reviews: Aberdeen Silver, A Collector’s Guide and An Illustrated Guide to York Hallmarks 1776-1858
Catherine B. Hollan and Dorothea Burstyn
Book Reviews
The Girls of Gotham and Their Silver Fads, 1902-1907
Pansylea Howard Willburn
History and examples of silver fashonistas - The Gotham Girls
Hand-Painted Souvenir Spoon Bowls – Part Two: Shepard Mfg. Co.
Robert M. Wilhelm
Various examples of hand-painted souvenir spoons made by Shepard Mfg. Co.
Exhibit Review: Fabergé from the Matilda Geddings Gray Foundation Collection
Rosanne Raab
Review of the exhibit: Fabergé from the Matilda Geddings Gray Foundation Collection currently at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Modern Day Uses for Antique Silver
Nancy Stuckwisch
Alternative uses for silver tea sets.
Cover March/April 2013
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Silver Magazine staff
Examples of unknown marks for reader response.
Pages from the Past
Richard Kurtzman
Pages from a 1896 Jason Weiler Baird-North Co. catalogue.
Sheet Metal work of Mohammad Alam: A Six Decade Romance with Silver
Chitra Balasubramaniam
History and examples from modern silversmith Mohammad Alam of India.
"MESDA Holds Silver Seminar “As Good As Sterling: New Findings in Southern Silver”"
Catherine B. Hollan
A day of silver - review of MESDA silver seminar.
Book Reviews: Armenian Master Silversmiths and Enameled Thimbles of Norway
D. Albert Soeffing and Bob Slater
Book Reviews
The Girls of Gotham and Their Silver Fads, 1902-1907
Pansylea Howard Willburn
History and examples of silver fashonistas - The Gotham Girls
Hand-Painted Souvenir Spoon Bowls – Part One: Watson & Newell
Robert M. Wilhelm
Various examples of hand-painted souvenir spoons made by Watson & Newell
Woburn, Massachusetts, 1895 Silver and Gold Presentation Badge
James Christian
Author shares history and images of a firefighter's presentation badge
Modern Day Uses for Antique Silver
Nancy Stuckwisch
Alternative uses for silver cigarette cases.
Cover January/February 2013
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Examples of unknown marks for reader response.
A Failed Creative Process: Robert Locher's Second Silverware Pattern
William P. Hood Jr.
History and examples of silver pattern ideas that Robert Locher designed for Lunt Silver.
Steak Knives Supreme: Robeson's Shuredge "Frozen Heat"
W. Scott Braznell
History and examples of steak knives manufactured by the Robeson Cutlery Company
Book Review: Historic Cutlery III: From the Early Period Until Around 1600
William P. Hood Jr.
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"Chinese Export Silver: The Hottest Antique Silver Category on the Planet yet Much Misunderstood!"
Adrien von Ferscht
Examples, history, and marks on Chinese Export Silver
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Example of unknown marks on a silver mug for reader response.
Exhibit Review: British Silver: The Wealth of a Nation
Rosanne Raab
Review of the exhibit: British Silver: The Wealth of a Nation currently at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Illinois Carnegie Library Souvenir Spoons
Robert M. Wilhelm
Various examples of IL Carnegie Library souvenir spoons
Modern Day Uses for Antique Silver
Nancy Stuckwisch
Alternative uses for crystal spice jars with sterling lids.
Cover November/December 2012
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Examples of unknown marks: “C.S. Kenfield," “F. Rees," “H. Elliot,”“N. Olmsted & Son,”“Young," and “DWR.”
Pages from the Past
Richard Kurtzman
Photo cards from Gorham Mfg. Company that their salemen used to showcase special order tea sets.
Silver Chatelaines
Geoffrey Watts
History and examples of English silver chatelaines.
Ornament on French Empire Silver
Karolina Stefanski
Silver ornamentation during the French Empire Period.
A New Discovery and a Mystery Solved: Andrew H. Coe, Pittsburgh Silversmith
D. Albert Soeffing
Research of a mystery Medallion pattern and its maker.
A Presentation Coin Silver Fire Trumpet, San Francisco, 1852
Pansylea Howard Willburn
A coin silver fire trumpet - its maker and the history of its presentation.
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Examples of foreign marks and an unknown pattern for reader response.
The Swanage Globe Souvenir Spoon: Icon of Imperialistic Geography
Michelle P. Wilhelm
A souvenir spoon from Swanage, on the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset, United Kingdom.
Modern Day Uses for Antique Silver
Nancy Stuckwisch
Alternative uses for sterling candlesticks.
Cover September/October 2012
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Examples of several unknown coin silver marks - reader participation requested.
Pages from the Past
Richard Kurtzman
Pages from blueprints showing items crafted by Lebkuecher & Co., circa the first two decades of the 1900s.
Early American Coin Silver Fish Slices (1790-1850)
Dale E. Bennett
History and examples of various American coin silver slices dated from 1790 to 1850.
We Need Your Help
Reader participation requested - images representing unknown marks, piece types, and patterns.
On Displaying Plique-à-Jour Enamel Souvenir Spoons
Bob Corson
Plique-a-Jour spoons and examples on how to display them.
"Silver Items Crafted by the Chawner Family, All Working as William Chawner & Co."
Rowland L. Matteson
Examples of silver items crafted by members of the Chawner Family of silversmiths.
"Joseph Seymour Marks on Two Unidentified Coin Silver Patterns"
Anne Kinne
Examples of Joseph Seymour marks on coin silver patterns.
"Beacon Mountain: A Hudson Valley Sterling Souvenir Spoon"
Robert M. Wilhelm
Beacon Mountain souvenir spoon.
Modern Day Uses for Antique Silver
Nancy Stuckwisch
Alternative uses for sterling fish slices.
Cover July/August 2012
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Pages from the Past
Richard Kurtzman
Pages from a circa 1928 Gorham Mfg. Company brochure showcasing the work of silversmith Erik Magnussen.
Focus on Coin Silver
Silver Magazine staff
Example of a teaspoon and mark by the silversmiths Edward Prince Banks and William Henry Harrison Hatch from Portland, ME. Also a serving spoon by P.B. Sadtler & Sons from Baltimore, MD.
Japanese Silver Match Safes
Neil Shapiro
Examples of various metal work found on Japanese silver match safes.
Silver Gentlemen's Gifts
Catalogue page showcasing silver gifts for men.
Schulz & Fischer, San Franciso Silver
Pansylea Howard Willburn
Company history and examples of the work by silversmiths Schulz & Fischer of San Francisco.
A Soup Ladle from Liège, 1831-1869
Rowland L. Matteson
An example of a soup ladle by silversmith François Maximilien Drion of Liège.
Mount Rainier: Trails, Meadows, and a Bit of Menace
Patricia F. Singer
Mount Rainier souvenir spoons.
The Story of Bezalel: A Vision Realized (?)
Dr. Bernard Bernstein and Patricia Jay Reiner
History and examples of silver influenced by the Bezalel Style.
Silver & Steel
Anne Madarasz
An amazing punch bowl presentation gift to George Gibson McMurtry.
Readers Write
Roberta Parker
A reader shares the story of her family's heirloom silver.
A Frederick Douglass Souvenir Spoon: A Eureka Discovery
Robert M. Wilhelm
Example of a hard to find Frederick Douglass souvenir spoon.
Modern Day Uses for Antique Silver
Nancy Stuckwisch
Alternative uses for sterling toast racks.
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