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	November/December 2017	Order This Issue or Article
	Title	Author	Topic
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.

	September/October 2017	Order This Issue or Article
	Title	Author	Topic
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.

	July/August 2017	Order This Issue or Article
	Title	Author	Topic
“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.

	May/June 2017	Order This Issue or Article
	Title	Author	Topic
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.

	March/April 2017	Order This Issue or Article
	Title	Author	Topic
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

	January/February 2017	Order This Issue or Article
	Title	Author	Topic
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.

	November/December 2016	Order This Issue or Article
	Title	Author	Topic
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.

	September/October 2016	Order This Issue or Article
	Title	Author	Topic
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.

	July/August 2016	Order This Issue or Article
	Title	Author	Topic
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

	May/June 2016	Order This Issue or Article
	Title	Author	Topic
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.

	March/April 2016	Order This Issue or Article
	Title	Author	Topic
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

	January/February 2016	Order This Issue or Article
	Title	Author	Topic
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

	November/December 2015	Order This Issue or Article
	Title	Author	Topic
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.

	September/October 2015	Order This Issue or Article
	Title	Author	Topic
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.

	July/August 2015	Order This Issue or Article
	Title	Author	Topic
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.

	May/June 2015	Order This Issue or Article
	Title	Author	Topic
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

	March/April 2015	Order This Issue or Article
	Title	Author	Topic
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.

	January/February 2015	Order This Issue or Article
	Title	Author	Topic
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.

	November/December 2014	Order This Issue or Article
	Title	Author	Topic
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.

	September /October 2014	Order This Issue or Article
	Title	Author	Topic
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.

	July/August 2014	Order This Issue or Article
	Title	Author	Topic
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.

	May/June 2014	Order This Issue or Article
	Title	Author	Topic
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.

	March/April 2014	Order This Issue or Article
	Title	Author	Topic
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.

	January/February 2014	Order This Issue or Article
	Title	Author	Topic
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.

	November/December 2013	Order This Issue or Article
	Title	Author	Topic
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.

	September /October 2013	Order This Issue or Article
	Title	Author	Topic
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.

	July/August 2013	Order This Issue or Article
	Title	Author	Topic
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.

	May/June 2013	Order This Issue or Article
	Title	Author	Topic
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.

	March/April 2013	Order This Issue or Article
	Title	Author	Topic
Focus on Coin Silver	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.

	January/February 2013	Order This Issue or Article
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Focus on Coin Silver	Silver Magazine staff	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.	Book Review
"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
We Need Your Help!	Silver Magazine staff	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.

	November/December 2012	Order This Issue or Article
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Focus on Coin Silver	Silver Magazine staff	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.
We Need Your Help!	Silver Magazine staff	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.

	September/October 2012	Order This Issue or Article
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Focus on Coin Silver	Silver Magazine staff	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.

	July/August 2012	Order This Issue or Article
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

January/February 2014

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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.

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.

September /October 2013

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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.

July/August 2013

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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.

May/June 2013

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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.

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.

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.

Book Review

"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

We Need Your Help!

Silver Magazine staff

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.

November/December 2012

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Silver Magazine staff

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.

We Need Your Help!

Silver Magazine staff

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.

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.

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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