Free Silverware-Flatware Pattern Identification Service

Free Silverware-Flatware Pattern Identification Service

In 3 easy steps, you can identify your American sterling silver, silverplate or stainless steel silverware pattern from our Facebook page. Here’s how to do it.   Step 1:  Go to our page at: www.Facebook.com/SilverCollect     Step 2:  At the top of our page, you will see a “Like” button Press the “Like”... »

Antique Silver Berry and Strawberry Forks

Antique Silver Berry and Strawberry Forks

Berry and Strawberry forks were produced for most antique sterling silver and silverplate flatware patterns. Some patterns had 2 tine berry forks and some had 3 tines. The 2 tine forks are often incorrectly identified as hors d’oeurves, oyster, seafood and other types of... »

The Victorian Dinner Castor

The Victorian Dinner Castor

The dinner castor, or cruet holder, was a very popular table item in the 19th century. It consisted of a silver or silverplate frame which usually held 5 or 6 cruet bottles. Breakfast castors generally contained 3 or 4 bottles. Most dinner castors of... »


Antique Ice Pitchers and Water Sets

Antique Ice Pitchers and Water Sets

With ice a rarity and mechanical refrigeration yet to exist, ladies of the Victorian era were tasked with keeping water cooled for their guests. The answer, for those lucky... »

Antique Silver Spoon Holders

Antique Silver Spoon Holders

The two-handled, vase style silverplate spoon holder (also known as “spoon goblet”) is uniquely American. Some were made to match silver tea services and were considered necessary to complete... »

1897 Berkshire – Antique Silverplate Flatware

1897 Berkshire – Antique Silverplate Flatware

Berkshire, by 1847 Rogers Bros., is a very collectible flatware pattern. The berry and nut spoon, measuring 8 3/4 inches long, was one of the most popular pieces by... »

Antique Silver Tea Ball Infuser

Antique Silver Tea Ball Infuser

The silver tea ball was very popular in American homes, particularly in the late 19th century. Competition among silver manufacturers and silversmiths was fierce as each attempted to outdo... »

Victorian Figural Napkin Rings

Victorian Figural Napkin Rings

Figural napkin rings originated in the United States and were produced for children of the Victorian era. Victorian children were provided with fun and interesting utensils and silver tableware... »

Free Vintage Halloween Postcard Images

Free Vintage Halloween Postcard Images

These vintage Halloween postcard image graphics are free for you to use. »

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