What does G silver mean?
Finally, don’t let a flea market seller tell you that a piece marked G. Silver is the same as sterling (it’s happened more than once). G. Silver or German Silver, has no silver content, although the piece can be highly collectable anyway.
Who are the founders of Webster and brother?
Founded in 1860 by Elizur G. Webster. Formed E.G. Webster & Brother in 1865. Incorporated in 1867 as Webster Manufacturing Co. Sold to the International Silver Co. in 1928 Founded in 1901. Out of business in 1950 organized in 1865 by Jedediah and Horace Wilcox. The firm was one of the original companies to become part of International Silver Co.
When was e.g.webster and Son founded?
E.G. WEBSTER & SON – New York and Brooklyn. Founded in 1860 by Elizur G. Webster. Formed E.G. Webster & Brother in 1865. Incorporated in 1867 as Webster Manufacturing Co. Sold to the International Silver Co. in 1928
What do triple and quadruple marks on silver mean?
On plated silver the terms ‘triple’ and ‘quadruple’ indicate the number of coatings received by the base metal in the electroplating process. Naturally the more metal used in the plating the longer the piece should last.
Where can I find list of American Silverplate marks?
further marks and information in AMERICA CHAS M. ROBBINS – Attleboro, MA Founded HARRISON ROBBINS & SON – Philadelphia, P ROCHESTER STAMPING CO – Rochester, NY Ac ROCKFORD SILVER PLATE CO – Rockford – IL Marks and information in AMERICAN STERLI ROCKWELL SILVER COMPANY
Founded in 1860 by Elizur G. Webster. Formed E.G. Webster & Brother in 1865. Incorporated in 1867 as Webster Manufacturing Co. Sold to the International Silver Co. in 1928 Founded in 1901. Out of business in 1950 organized in 1865 by Jedediah and Horace Wilcox. The firm was one of the original companies to become part of International Silver Co.
E.G. WEBSTER & SON – New York and Brooklyn. Founded in 1860 by Elizur G. Webster. Formed E.G. Webster & Brother in 1865. Incorporated in 1867 as Webster Manufacturing Co. Sold to the International Silver Co. in 1928
On plated silver the terms ‘triple’ and ‘quadruple’ indicate the number of coatings received by the base metal in the electroplating process. Naturally the more metal used in the plating the longer the piece should last.
further marks and information in AMERICA CHAS M. ROBBINS – Attleboro, MA Founded HARRISON ROBBINS & SON – Philadelphia, P ROCHESTER STAMPING CO – Rochester, NY Ac ROCKFORD SILVER PLATE CO – Rockford – IL Marks and information in AMERICAN STERLI ROCKWELL SILVER COMPANY
