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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 spoons with the "M" different ...

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

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 ...

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 ...