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| A comprehensive guide to American sterling silver flatware. |
Utensils - Place and serving piece history and identification
Souvenir Flatware in the U.S. - How the souvenir spoon craze began
Silversmiths Directory & Sterling Marks - An A to Z index of over 3500 manufacturers and silversmiths
Resources - Where to buy, silver repair, education, refiners, silversmiths, manufacturers, etc.
Glossary - An A to Z index of silver and tableware terminology plus other interesting things made in silver
Sterling, Coin Silver, Silverplate, and White Metal - A quick guide to help you determine what you have
Baltimore Assay Marks - A look at when silver was hallmarked in the U.S.
Vintage Catalog Pages - More information to help you identify your pattern or piece of flatware
Flatware Pattern Identification Guide - For both Sterling and Silverplate
| We are actively seeking vintage silver flatware catalogs. If you have an old catalog to sell or share, please let us know. |
| We would like to extend an extra special "thank you" to Angela and Phil Dreis at Antique Cupboard for their generosity in sharing their research material with us. |
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