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- Thu Sep 09, 2021 4:34 pm
- Forum: Sterling Manufacturers ~ American after-1860
- Topic: Same spoons or not? What is a letter M?
- Replies: 1
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Same spoons or not? What is a letter M?
I have a short question about trademarks that maybe someone can answer: I have some spoons from Towle Silversmiths. Some of the spoons have a letter "M" on the handle while other identical spoons don't have the "M". Does anyone know what the "M" stands for? Are the spoo...
- Sun Nov 29, 2020 12:15 am
- Forum: Silver Care / Techniques
- Topic: How to polish inside sterling salt and pepper shakers?
- Replies: 1
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How to polish inside sterling salt and pepper shakers?
How can I polish the inside of some sterling salt and pepper shakers?
They have pretty small holes. I believe only one finger can fit inside the hole.
I would greatly appreciate any suggestions!
Thanks,
Scott
They have pretty small holes. I believe only one finger can fit inside the hole.
I would greatly appreciate any suggestions!
Thanks,
Scott
- Sun Aug 16, 2020 12:45 am
- Forum: American Sterling & Coin Silver - Single Image
- Topic: Can anyone ID this sterling maker's mark??
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4627
Can anyone ID this sterling maker's mark??
I just found this sterling silver piece from eBay and I am interested in knowing about this mark. I tried to find it online and couldn't identify this mark. I believe this mark was stamped twice. I believe this mark has a V and two upward arrows. I have no idea what this mark says. Can anyone identi...
- Sat May 02, 2020 9:18 pm
- Forum: Sterling Manufacturers ~ American after-1860
- Topic: Need Sterling maker mark ID
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3946
Re: Need Sterling maker mark ID
Hello everyone! My name is Scott Vinegar and Jacob Vinegar is my great grandfather. Yes, he and his brother Benjamin owned Vinegar Bros in Manhattan, NY. I believe their business kept going through the Great Depression which made it hard for them to sell silverware. Luckily, they were able to stay i...