Holmes & Edwards Silver Company Advertisement for the Waldorf Pattern

This is a advertisement for the Holmes & Edwards Silver Co. Waldorf pattern. It appears in The Century in 1894. It is an Easter advertisement urging surprise on the morning of  or surprising that "particular friend".  One of course wonders what that is a euphemism for. 

J.H. Johnston & Co. Advertisement 1894

This is an advertisement for the J.H. Johnston & Company for a variety of silver novelties.  They have their offices in Union Square New York and show a wide variety of silver goods. This advertisement appears in The Century magazine in 1894.  My favourite piece here is the "Cleopatra" pen rest in the shape of a snake and I am guessing an asp. The advertisement also features an ink eraser.

Spaulding & Company Sterling Silverware Advertisement

This is an advertisement in The Century magazine from 1894 from Spaulding & Company Inc. for their sterling flatware. They claim addresses in Paris and Chicago.

Unusual Shaving Stand from Pairpoint Manufacturing Company 1896

This is another unusual piece of silver from the Pairpoint Manufacturing Company. This advertisement that appears in Public Opinion in 1896 shows a combination shaving set. There are trays for brush, soap, powder, matches, and a water bowl that is heated by either a candle or oil lamp. (It is hard to tell though I would guess lamp oil)  It claims to make boiling water in two minutes and end the problem of cold water shaving. We have to remember that during this period water fromt eh tap was still a very rare thing, and hot water even rarer.

Orange Holder Advertisement from Pairpoint Manufacturing Co. 1894

This is an advertisement for a rather rare piece of silver the orange holder. This advertisement appears in Munsey's Magazine in 1894 and was bought by the Pairpoint Manufacturing Corporation. These pieces would later be called orange bowls. They sought to help the stodgy Victorians figure out the "proper" way to eat the newly widely available oranges.

Pairpoint Mfg. Co. Advertisement 1896

This is an advertisement form the Pairpoint Manufacturing Co. that appears in Century magazine in 1896. It highlights a child's bowl and plate. It also mentions orange bowls, tea sets, tureens and bakers.

Daniel Low Salem Massachusetts.

This is an advertisement for Daniel Low silversmith in Salem Massachusetts. It appeared in The Century magazine in 1894 and features the Salem pattern.  I like the description of "florid European patterns"

Covered Dish with Grapes 1907 from Peacock's

I have never heard of this maker or seller but I ran across this advertisement for a quadruple plate baking dish with a nine inch enameled dish, grape pattern, french grey polish from C.D. Peacock, State Street at Adams Chicago Illinois. It is from Pearson's Magazine 1907. Peacock's Chicago claims to have been established in 1937. What is unclear here though is if the dish comes from a different maker and is just sold by Peacocks or if it is their own creation. They claim to be importers, diamond merchants and gold and silversmiths.

!847 Rogers Brothers Charter Oak Advertisment. Perason's 1907

A New Pattern
in a Famous Brand

CHARTER OAK is the name of the newest
pattern in" 11.17 ROGERS DROS." " Silver Plate
that Wears." Particularly appropriate is this
name for the pattern brought out in the 6oth
anniversary year of the original Rogers
Brothers ware, which was first made iu 1847
in Hartford, the home of the Charter Oak. "1847 Rogers Bros:

knives, spoons, forks, etc., enjoy the distinc-
tion of being the best in silver plate. The
Charter Oak pattern is noteworthy in
the richness and finish of the design,
which is a combination of Bright and
French Gray, giving to the various pieces
an unusual degree of beauty anil charac-
ter. Send for Catalogue " J-38 " show.-
ing this and the other leading patterns.

MERIDEN BRITANNIA CO., Meriden, Conn.

(International Silver Co., Successor.)

Advertisment for the Charter Oak Pattern From 1847 Rogers Brothers

This is an advertisement found in Pearson's Magazine 1907. It features the Charter Oak pattern and Ralston Health Food. It does give a brief reason why Charter Oak is named Charter Oak. 

Another advertisment from 1847 Rogers Brothers Featuring the Charter Oak Pattern

This advertisement shows some of the more unusual serving pieces in the very popular Charter Oak pattern.  What is nice about an advertisement like this is that it shows both the pattern pieces and the general shape of pieces that would have been copied by the International Silver company into other patterns. Shown are serving ware such as an oyster fork, child's sets, orange spoons, cucumber server, berry spoon, cold meant fork, ice cream fork, and pickle fork. For standard serving flatware check this post.


"The "Charter Oak" pattern, illustrated above, has proved very popular since its introduction, last summer. The design, in which the acorn and oak leaf are employed effectively, is one of marked individuality and character. The finish is a combination of French Gray and bright, the ornamental part being gray and the tines, bowls and shields bright."

1847 Rogers Brothers Advertisment for the Charter Oak Pattern from 1907

 This is an advertisement made by the International Silver Company to promote their Charter Oak pattern. This is a very popular silverplate pattern and is highly sought after. While this advertisement only shows standard flatware pieces Charter Oak was made into a variety of interesting serving pieces. 

"The Charter Oak pattern, as will be seen by the illustration, possesses an unusual degree of character. The oak leaf and acorn are combined in a graceful design that lends itself readily to the somewhat unusual finish—a combination of Bright and French Grey. Even thus early it is evident that the Charter Oak is to be one of the most popular patterns. We make a full line. We should advise that orders be placed early in order to avoid delay.

Supplied to Retailers by all Leading Jobbers."

1847 Rogers Pattern Priscilla Pattern Advertisment from 1907

Here we have an advertisement from the International Silver Company that shows the Priscilla pattern.  Marked with the 1847 Rogers Bro. stamp.

1847 Rogers Brothers Advertisment with Old Colony and Cromwell Patterns

This is an advertisement from House Beautiful in 1914. It contains examples of the Old Colony and Cromwell patterns. The makers listing is the International Silver Co. successors to the Meriden Britannia Co. which joined with other makers to form International in 1898. I do not know who the woman in the bonnet is but she appears quite often in advertisements for the1847 Rogers Bros. line of goods.

The Advocate of peace, Volume 3 1871 - Reed & Barton

Some more digging trying to find earlier advertisements turned up this one from 1871. Reed & Barton would have been in direct competition with many of the small producers during this period, as it is before the formation of the International Silver Company. This advertisement also mentions various fairs, a common promotion method mentioned in Moskowitz's book.

At the American Institute Fairs, held in New York in 1867 and 1809, and at the Mechanics' Fair held in Boston in 1869, REED & BARTON received the highest prizes over all competitors for ware exhibited by them.

The following extract Is from the Judges' Official Report:— " The Judges are warranted in pronouncing this display of Ware to be of superior merit, unsurpassed in quality and style. The durability of REED & BARTON'S ware has been so long known to the Judges, that they feel it their duty to accord them the position of First among the Manufacturers of plated goods."

Reed & Barton The Harvard Graduates' Magazine, Volume 16 1908

Another Reed & Barton advertisement. This one features the Roosevelt Cup and shows their mark for sterling from the same period.

"THE ROOSEVELT CUP

Sterling Silver DESIGNED AND MADE AT THE REED & BARTON SILVER WORKS

IN competition with the leading Silversmiths of America, this design was selected by the President of the United States as the American Trophy for the Jamestown Fair Yacht Races. Cups were also donated by King Edward and Sir Thomas Lipton.

This was not a competition as to price, but one purely of design and skill, and the selection of the Reed & Barton trophy was a fitting recognition of the highest type of American Silversmithing.

The same qualities which won this competition for Reed & Barton, are winning every day for their other productions: Perfect Workmanship, Beautiful Designs, Intrinsic Values.

Reed & Barton productions rarely win in a competition of prices. They are not advertised or put forward as desirable, because cheap. They are not seen on everybody's table or sold in every kind of a shop.

Only the better jewelry stores sell them. Thus a wedding or Christmas gift of Reed & Barton silver is the more choice and desirable.

Reed & Barton Silver costs but a trifle more than other makes, but the satisfaction of knowing you have absolutely the very best silverware made in America, is well worth that trifle. ..

Ask your Jeweler to show you Reed & Barton Silver and judge for yourself. Note particularly the weight and excellence of finish in comparison with other makes. Write us for catalogue A-19.

REED & BARTON

Silver Works Established 1824 TAUNTON, MASS.

The Oldest Makers of Silverware of Repute In America

New York Stores
REED & BARTON CO. 320 Fifth Avenue and 4 Maiden Lane 

Reed & Barton Advertisement Scribner's Magazine 1909

Someone was searching the blog two days ago for "early Reed & Barton epns" Because of that I did some digging and came up with this advertisement from Reed & Barton from Scribner's Magazine in 1909.  Its not really "early" the company started in 1824, but it does show some nice pieces of holloware.

                                Make This a REED & BARTON Christmas

By selecting' all your gifts of Reed & Barton Silver from a Reed & Barton Jeweler. It will reflect your own good taste and be a pretty compliment to the recipients. For Reed & Barton Silver gives enduring satisfaction. It is substantial in weight, uncommon in design and faultless in workmanship.

Reed & Barton productions rarely win in a competition of prices. They are not advertised or put forward because cheapest. Nor are they sold in every kind of a shop. They are obtainable only in the better jewelry stores. Hence a gift of Reed & Barton Silver, either Sterling or hign grade plate, is the more choice and desirable. So make this a Reed & Barton Christmas

International Silver Company Advertisements 1903

These are from the Home Furnishing Review. The nice thing about these advertisements is the listing of marks and factory designations.

The Harvard Register 1880 Advertisement for Wilcox Silver Plate.

The Harvard Register 1880 Advertisement for Wilcox Silver Plate. This advertisement features the French Niello Finish. 

The Yale Banner 1894 - Wilcocx Silver Plate Co.

Advertisement for Wilcox Silver Plate Co. in the Yale Banner 1894.