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by baytown14
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
Views: 2218

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...
by baytown14
Sun Nov 29, 2020 12:15 am
Forum: Silver Care / Techniques
Topic: How to polish inside sterling salt and pepper shakers?
Replies: 1
Views: 9335

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
by baytown14
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...
by baytown14
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...

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