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November/December 2020 | |||
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An Interesting Spoon from Augsburg & Its Mystery Arms |
Maurice Meslans |
The author shares a large serving spoon he purchased at auction made about 1730 by Johann Wagenknecht in Augsburg, Germany. It features coin-like medallions and a coat of arms. Maurice is hoping a reader can help him establis a history of the coat of arm |
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The Silver Sleuth: How an Ordinary Box Lot Can Turn into a History Lesson |
Kirsten Rabe Smolensky |
With extra time on her hands due to Covid-19, the author delved deep into boxes of sterling she purchasd years prior. She chronicles her journey in discovering the recipient and history of a presentation tray from 1956 made by Meuck-Cary Co., Inc., New Yo |
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Silversmith Joseph Bear of New Market, Virginia & Engraver William Wagner of York, Pennsylvania |
Catherine Hollan, Laurence Lindberg, and Cliff Nunn |
The discovery of a watch paper provides historical intrigue in how silversmith Joseph Bear of New Market, Virginia may have crossed paths with engraver William Wagner of York, Pennsylvania. |
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Beyond These Borders: A Tablespoon by the Quebec master silversmith Francois Sasseville |
Rowland L. Matteson |
A tablespoon from Quebec, provides examples of marks from the silversmith Francois Sasseville. There is additional history from other key silversmiths from Quebec and Montreal in the 1800s. |
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Queen Victoria’s Sexagenarian Anniversary Souvenir Spoon |
Robert M. Wilhelm |
History & examples of Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee in 1897 - souvenir spoons and commemorative medals. |
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September/October 2020 | |||
Title | Author | Topic | ||
Schulz & Fischer’s Homeric Medallion Flatware |
Richard Tuck |
The article discusses Schulz & Fischer's Homeric pattern with other Medallion patterns of the era with history and silver examples. |
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Trophies of the Gilded Age: the Collection of J.D. Parks |
Karen Rigdon |
J.D. Parks and his collection of presentation silver yachting trophies made by Tiffany & Co., as well as history yacht racing in the late 1800s. |
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How British Silversmiths are Coping with Covid-19 |
John Andrew |
The author interviewed a number of British silversmiths to understand how the Covid-19 virus has affected their businesses and how they are moving forward crafting their silver in new surroundings and "studios." |
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"More Hand-Painted Souvenir Spoon Bowls:
West Baden Springs Hotel — Johns Hopkins
Hospital — McKinley Memorial" |
Robert M. Wilhelm |
History & examples of hand-painted souvenir spoons of various landmarks made by Shepard Mfg. Co., Watson & Newell Co., and an unknown maker. |
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July/August 2020 | |||
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Beyond These Borders: A 19th Century Tablespoon from Borgå, (Porvoo) |
Rowland L. Matteson |
A nineteenth-century tablespoon from Borgå, Finland, provides examples of marks from the silversmith Jacob Granbom and the date mark for 1846. |
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A Special Chalice |
Osep Tokat |
The author translates and interprets the engravings and motifs of an extremely ornate chalice with Armenian scriptures. |
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Seeing in Silver: The Amazing World of Michael Galmer |
Elyse Zorn Karlin |
This article provides amazing silver examples from silversmith/sculptor Michael Galmer who is also an artist and jeweler who works in silver to create personal adornments, tableware, and other objects. |
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The Duhme Silver Company: Cincinnati’s Tiffany of The West, Part 2 |
Michelle P. Wilhelm |
History & examples of souvenir spoons of top landmarks from Cincinnati, OH, made by the Duhme Silver Company. |
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David H. Friend, Alabama Silversmith |
Cliff Nunn |
The author illustrates coin silver spoons with the silversmith marks "DHF" and shares his research of how he attributes the mark to the Alabama silversmith David H. Friend. |
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May/June 2020 | |||
Title | Author | Topic | ||
Tennessee – Chattanooga: When Travel, History and Collecting Coincide |
Toni Fraser |
The author researches the history of a silver luggage tag in his collection - its owner, family, and the city where they live. |
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Beyond These Borders |
Rowland L. Matteson |
Six salad forks from Gent, Belgium, 1831-1868, provide examples of marks from silversmiths J.B. Mahieu and C. Belleville & G. Gabriels. |
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At Home with Silver: Bringing Back Graciousness One Place-setting at a Time |
Roxanne Hughes Packham |
The granddaughter of silversmith Allan Adler, Roxanne reinforces the importance of bringing back silver - craftsmen matter, family heritage matters, and silver matters. |
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The Duhme Silver Company: Cincinnati’s Tiffany of The West, Part 1 |
Michelle P. Wilhelm |
History & examples of souvenir spoons of top landmarks from Cincinnati, OH, made by the Duhme Silver Company. |
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March/April 2020 | |||
Title | Author | Topic | ||
The 1896 Harriet Beecher Stowe Spoon: A Reminder about Race History in America |
Patricia F. Singer |
This article illustrates the inspiration of a 1896 sterling teaspoon by the Watrous Manufacturing Company from the book Uncle Tom's Cabin. |
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Beyond These Borders |
Rowland L. Matteson |
Author shares history and examples of twelve tablespoons & marks of silversmiths Delheid Brothers and Auguste Bonnevie. |
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Silver Triennale International 2019: A Closer Look at Contemporary Silver Craftsmanship |
Karolina Stefanski |
A review of the catalogue for the Silver Triennale International and exhibit. |
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"Sources of Inspiration for Souvenir Spoons: Statues, Portrait Busts, Paintings, Photographs & Public Monument
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Robert M. Wilhelm |
History & examples of souvenir spoons of famous statues, paintings, photographs, and public monuments. |
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January/February 2020 | |||
Title | Author | Topic | ||
A Glimpse of a Life at Sea, Reflected in Silver |
Cliff Nunn |
Author illustrates a simple coin silver spoon in the Tuscan pattern made by the firm of Eaton, Gordon & Bogert, of Newburgh, NY, circa 1856-60; and explores this history of it's owner inscribed with "L.H.Newman." |
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Silver Sugar Jars - Everyday Objects & Status Symbols |
Christine Keruth M.A. and Karolina Stefanski, Ph.D. |
Inspired by the Silver Sugar Jar Collection at the German Museum of Technology in Berlin, the authors share many examples of silver jars as well as their evolution through history. |
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The Family of Silversmiths & Designers |
Roxanne Hughes Packham |
The granddaughter of famous silversmith Allan Adler provides a glimpse into growing up in a family filled with silversmiths and designers. |
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A Souvenir Spoon Designed to Memorialize The Ohio State University |
Robert M. Wilhelm |
History & examples of Ohio State University souvenir spoons. |
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November/December 2019 | |||
Title | Author | Topic | ||
Beyond These Borders: François Sasseville and Other Early Silversmiths of Québec City and Montréal |
Rowland L. Matteson |
Author shares history and examples of spoon & marks of silversmith François Sasseville as well as other early silversmiths of Québec City and Montréal. |
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The Art Cabinet of Apolonius Harthals: Assignments for Young Dutch Silversmiths |
Janjaap Luijt |
The Dutch Silver Museum recently presented Designed by Nature, an exhibition featuring a special collection of contemporary works by young Dutch silversmiths - assignments from Apolonius Harthals. |
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Women in the Silver World: Flatware Designer Lillian V. M. Helander |
Patricia F. Singer |
Flatware Designer Lillian V.M. Helander and the history of her work. |
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Sterling Souvenir Map Spoons: Unique & Distinctive |
Robert M. Wilhelm |
History & examples of souvenir spoons: Niagra Falls, Lake Huron – Lake St. Clair, Lake Erie, and Lake Winnipesaukee. |
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September/October 2019 | |||
Title | Author | Topic | ||
Beyond These Borders: An Empire Hovedvandsaeg from Horsens |
Rowland L. Matteson |
Author shares an Empire-style vinaigrette made in Horsens by silversmith Jochum Carl Gorm Bisgaard as well as his mark. |
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"A Dozen Unique Japanesque Table Knives: ?Antecedents of Tiffany’s Japanese Pattern
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"A Dozen Unique Japanesque Table Knives: ?Antecedents of Tiffany’s Japanese Pattern
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William P. Hood Jr. and John R. Olson |
Hood and Olson provide beautiful examples of twelve Tiffany & Co. Japanesque table knives that favor the company's Japanese pattern. They illustrate and chart the designs and similarities. |
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Two Unusual Serving Pieces by Gorham |
Patricia F. Singer |
Two Gorham serving pieces are illustrated and by reviewing period styles, the author helps to determine design influence and when they were produced. |
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Souvenir Spoons of Venice |
Robert M. Wilhelm |
History & examples of souvenir spoons from Venice. |
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Book Review: Gorham Silver: Designing Brilliance, 1850-1970 |
Gerald W.R.Ward |
Gerald W.R. Ward reviews the book: Gorham Silver: Designing Brilliance, 1850-1970 by editor Elizabeth A. Williams. |
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July/August 2019 | |||
Title | Author | Topic | ||
Beyond These Borders: A Beaker Crafted by Sweden's Leading Silversmith of the 20th Century, Wiwen Nilsson |
Rowland L. Matteson |
Example of a 1962 silver beaker and its mark by Swedish silversmith Wiwen Nilsson. |
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In Search of the Perfect Fish Slice - The English Invent the Scimitar |
Dale E. Bennett |
History and beautiful examples of fish serving slices from various countries and English scimitar blades and descriptions of their marks. |
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Sheffield Silver Millennium Gallery |
Caroline Rubinstein |
History and Sheffield silver examples from England's Millenium Gallery. |
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Souvenir Spoons of St Peter's |
Robert M. Wilhelm |
History & examples of souvenir spoons from Italy's St. Peter's Square. |
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Book Review: American Silver in the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Volume 1, Makers A-F |
Catherine B. Hollan |
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May/June 2019 | |||
Title | Author | Topic | ||
Sir Richard Hoare’s Sauceboat? A Re-engraved Piece Retains its Integrity and Interest |
Ralph Hoyle |
An interesting theory on a sauceboat made by John Cafe from 1743 and how it changed through the generations. |
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Makers’ Marks: European Souvenir Spoons |
Donald G. Tritt |
A great guide for European souvenir spoons - shows spoons and images of their marks. |
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Sheffield Cathedral Silver Collection |
Caroline Rubinstein |
History and silver examples from England's Sheffield Cathedral Silver Collection. |
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Some of My Favorite Souvenir Spoons… |
Michelle P. Wilhelm |
Author shares the history & examples of five of her favorite souvenir spoons in her collection. |
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Book Review: Flatware That’s Not “Flat”: Design and Production of Innovative Table Cutlery, 1890-2015 |
Catherine B. Hollan |
Silver Magazine staff reviews the book: Flatware That’s Not “Flat”: Design and Production of Innovative Table Cutlery, 1890-2015 by William P. Hood Jr. and Phil Dreis |
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March/April 2019 | |||
Title | Author | Topic | ||
Survey of Silver |
Holly Frisosky |
Author shares silver jiggers found for auction in a magazine - pieces were made by artist Grainger McKoyand how they were made. |
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The History and the Marks of The Charter Company, a Special Division of the International Silver Company |
W. Scott Braznell |
Historical information on a special division of the International Silver Company - The Charter Company. Examples of exquisite silver and their marks, as well as manufacturer's literature is showcased. |
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Book Review of Beauty of the Flowers: American Floral, Birth Month and Art Nouveau Sterling Spoons 1888-1919 |
Silver Magazine Staff |
Silver Magazine staff reviews Beauty of the Flowers: American Floral, Birth Month and Art Nouveau Sterling Spoons 1888-1919 by author Carolyn Keating. |
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Greek Souvenir Spoons: The Noblest Ornaments of Illustrious Athens Acropolis, Parthenon, Athena Nike |
Robert M. Wilhelm |
History & examples of Greek-themed souvenir spoons: Athens Acropolis, Parthenon, and Athena Nike. |
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Love & Kisses: Viennese Enameled Vinaigrettes |
Dorothea Burstyn |
Numerous images of Viennese enameled vinaigrettes and helpful information on collecting. |
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January/February 2019 | |||
Title | Author | Topic | ||
Reclaiming the Gilded Age for a Tiffany & Company Cigar Stand |
Tia Polidori, Katie Rovito, and Ann Wagner |
A beautiful cigar stand crafted by Tiffany & Co. silversmiths and the museum quality process to restore it back to its original granduer. |
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Scottish Provincial Fish Slices |
Dale E. Bennett |
History and beautiful examples of Scottish provincial fish serving slices and descriptions of their marks. |
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Gorham's Unusual Items |
Silver Magazine Staff |
Unusual Gorham examples gathered from catalogues and advertisements. |
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Souvenir Spoons of Mammoth Cave: Alluring and Enduring |
Robert M. Wilhelm |
History & examples of a souvenir spoon illustrating Kentucky's national park Mammoth Cave. |
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A Pair of Sugar Tongs in the Gustaviansk Style form Landskrona, 1793 |
Rowland L. Matteson |
Example of a pair of 1793 sugar tongs and its mark by Swedish silversmith Johan Schröder. |
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Loose Threads & Buttons, Mississippi Valley Silver |
Maurice Meslans |
Example of a silver button and the history behind its marks and symbols. |
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November/December 2018 | |||
Title | Author | Topic | ||
Maria Regnier: Rediscovering a Modernist Silversmith |
Marissa S. Hershon |
The author provides the history and wonderful examples of work by silversmith Maria Regnier. |
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Baltimore - Maryland Silver and the Silver Collection at the Maryland Historical Society |
Caroline Rubinstein |
The article illustrates many silver examples found in the Maryland Historical Society. History of Maryland silversmiths, assay office, marks, etc. |
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Book Review: Gorham Spoons - Sterling Souvenirs from a Bygone Era |
Silver Magazine Staff |
Silver Magazine staff reviews the book: Gorham Spoons - Sterling Souvenirs from a Bygone Era by Chris A. McGlothlin. |
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Egyptomania: The Washington Monument and Cleopatra's Needle |
Robert M. Wilhelm |
History & examples of a souvenir spoons illustrating the Washington Monument and Cleopatra's Needle. |
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A Reed & Barton Cake Basket: A Hard Look |
Richard Tuck |
A Reed & Barton Medallion cake basket is featured along with hisotry and patent information on other Medallion patterns. |
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September/October 2018 | |||
Title | Author | Topic | ||
Pages from the Past |
Silver Magazine Staff |
Some interesting silver-related papers from manufacturing catalogues and newspapers found in our Silver Magazine "archives" and files. |
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Silver in India |
Chitra Balasubraniam |
The author shares the value silver has in India and Indian homes with silver examples and history on their craft. |
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Silver in the Spotlight: A Report from TEFAF, Maastricht 2018 |
Karolina Stefanski |
Maastricht 2018 fair categorized eight major sections: antiques, modern art, paintings, works on paper, design, ancient art, tribal art, and haute joaillerie. The author showcases amazing works of silver. |
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Gorham’s First Panel Sheriff ’s Jury Teaspoon: A Favor at Delmonico’s – January 12, 1892 |
Robert M. Wilhelm |
Illustrations of a Gorham souvenir spoon dated 1892 for First Panel Sherriff's Jury. History information and the story of the dinner. |
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July/August 2018 | |||
Title | Author | Topic | ||
Pages from the Past |
Silver Magazine Staff |
Some interesting silve-related papers from manufacturing catalogues and newspapers found in our Silver Magazine "archives" and files. |
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Quest for Authenticity, Part 2: The United Indian Traders Association, Better Quality; Greater Sales |
Bille Hougart |
History of Native American silver - how the government influenced backstamps and standards. Examples of jewelry and their markings. |
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The Origin of English Fish Serving Pairs - An Unexpected Finding |
Dale E. Bennett |
History and beautiful examples of English fish serving pairs and descriptions of their marks. |
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The HammerClub, an Annual Informal Gathering of Silversmiths |
Janjaap Luijt |
The story of how the silversmith group The HammerClub was formed and information on their annual conferences. |
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A Pair of Sugar Tongs in the Gustaviansk Style form Landskrona, 1793 |
Rowland L. Matteson |
Example of a pair of 1793 sugar tongs and its mark by Swedish silversmith Johan Schröder. |
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Old Man of the Mountain Souvenir Spoon |
Michelle P. Wilhelm |
Various illustrations on two "Old Man of the Mountain" souvenir spoons and their historical information. On Cannon Mountain in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, a rock formation appeared in profile of an "old man." |
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Book Reviews |
Silver Magazine Staff |
Silver Magazine staff reviews the books: Unger Bros. Newark, NJ - Art Nouveau – Manufacturing Silversmiths by Judith and Arthur Levitan; and Miller’s Encyclopedia of World Silver Marks by Judith Miller and Duncan Campbell |
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May/June 2018 | |||
Title | Author | Topic | ||
The Mystery of “TL” in the Serrated Punch |
Carolyn Law |
The author provides examples of a "TL"mark and the research involved to determine if the silversmith was indeed Thomas Law. |
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Warsaw Silver Plate Companies. History and Marks: IV.Bros.Henneberg |
David N. Nikogosyan & Joanna Paprocka-Gajek |
History of the Bros. Henneberg, examples of their work and varying backstamps. |
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Two Danish Christening and Baptism Spoons |
Robert M. Wilhelm |
Various illustrations on two Danish Christening spoons and their historical information. |
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Dr. George McClellan’s Silver Spoons |
Donald L. Fennimore |
The McClellan spoons, a rare example of American silver fiddle spoons die-stamped, not with maker, manufacturer, or retailer’s names but with their owner’s name. Many illustrations of various Philadelphia silversmiths. |
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A Dessert Spoon Crafted in Antwerp, in the Kingdom of the Netherlands (1814-1830) |
Rowland L. Matteson |
Example of a dessert spoon and its mark by Antwerp silversmith Petronella Angelica Foelen Thomassen. |
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Book Review |
Silver Magazine Staff |
Silver Magazine staff reviews the books: World Hallmarks Volume I and Volume II by William Whetstone, Danusia Niklewicz, and Lindy Matula. |
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March/April 2018 | |||
Title | Author | Topic | ||
Russian Fish Slices |
Dale E. Bennett |
History and beautiful examples of Russian fish slices and descriptions of their marks. |
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The Signer’s Noble Urn |
Rachel Lovett |
A silver urn in the family of Samuel Chase, signer of the Declaration of Independence. |
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Grant's Hat Souvenir Spoons |
Robert M. Wilhelm |
Various examples of Grant's Hat souvenir spoons as well as historical information on Ulysses S. Grant. |
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Abraham Dubois Mark Attribution on a Bird-Back Teaspoon |
John R. McGrew |
John McGrew details his research path to the attribution of his bird-back teaspoons, along with examples of marks and designs. |
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A Set of Six Forks in the Fiddle Pattern from Antwerp Crafted by Jean Jacques Coetermans |
Rowland L. Matteson |
Examples of forks and their marks by Dutch silversmith Jean Jacques Coetermans. |
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Book Reviews |
Silver Magazine Staff |
Silver Magazine staff reviews the books: Virginia and West Virginia Silversmiths and Related Artisans to 1900 by Catherine B. Hollan; and Silversmiths in Elizabethan and Stuart London: Their Lives and Their Marks by David M. Mitchell |
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January/February 2018 | |||
Title | Author | Topic | ||
Quest for Authenticity - U.S. Government Hallmarks on Native American Silver, 1938-1941: Short-Term Project; Long-Term Impact |
Bille Hougart |
History of Native American silver - how the government influenced backstamps and standards. Examples of jewelry and their markings. |
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Frederick Towle, Jeweler of Tallahassee, and His Successors |
Cliff Nunn |
Historic information and detailed examples of silver and backstamps from Frederick Towle and successors. |
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Images of Native Americans on Souvenir Spoons |
Robert M. Wilhelm |
Various examples of Native American souvenir spoons. |
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Anglesey Abbey: The Silver Collection |
Caroline Rubinstein |
The author provides a brief history of Angelsey Abbey and a detailed listing of the items in the silver collection. |
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Editorial |
Bob Slater |
Silver Magazine 50 Years: 1968-2018, Robert F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King |
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