Reference Articles
1893 Columbia – Antique Silverplate Flatware
The 1893 Columbia silverplate flatware pattern was designed and produced by 1847 Rogers Bros. It was specifically designed for the 1893 Chicago Columbian Exposition to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus’ discovery in 1492. The exposition was actually held one year later than planned. The Columbia pattern features a stylized dolphin wrapped around the... »
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 this silver manufacturer. Many of the serving pieces, such as the cold meat fork and soup ladle, were made in varying sizes. Rogers advertised the... »
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 the service. Some were not produced to match tea services and sold individually. Most had pedestal bases and some were produced with 4 feet. The vase... »
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 enough to afford it, was the multi-wall silverplate ice pitcher. These multi-walled pitchers were designed to insulate and keep water cooled over longer periods of... »
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 the Victorian era were, as you’d expect, very fancy. Some... »
1906 Grenoble – Gloria Silverplate Flatware
1906 Grenoble, also commonly known as “Gloria” silverplate flatware pattern was produced by Wm. A. Rogers (now Oneida). This pattern is also known as “Japanese Lily” and was produced by Rogers exclusively for a Boston wholesale firm in the French Gray sterling finish. Below is an ad for Japanese Lily. From the ad shown (right): “Popular... »
Oneida Coronation Holloware
We’ve been asked to show a few examples of 1936 Coronation holloware by Oneida Community Silver. In the first image below: 4-Piece Tea and Coffee Set (Tray was sold separately) Well and Tree Meat platter Double Vegetable Dish Gravy Boat and Tray Water Pitcher The next image shows the round cake plate with pierced pastry server; and the cold meat tray... »
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 forks. If you have unsuccessfully searched for berry forks in... »
1948 Remembrance – 100 Years
In 1948, 1847 Rogers Bros./International Silver Co. introduced the Remembrance silverplate pattern to commemorate 100 years of production of its silverplate line. Enormous amounts of Remembrance flatware and holloware (aka hollow ware) were produced in the late 1940s – early 1950s. Just after WWII, thousands of soldiers were getting married and International heavily advertised... »
Antique Silver Cake Baskets
Sterling silver and silverplate cake baskets were fairly common in American households during the latter part of the 19th century. Most were round but some examples of oblong, square and rectangular may still be found today. They were made with short pedestals, tall pedestals and even legs (both short and tall), and most have... »
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