J. R. Armiger?

faith · Post by **faith** » Sun Feb 22, 2009 1:54 pm

I assume J. R. Armiger is themanufacturer, by the signature on the back of the fork, but I can't find him anywhere. Can anyone help? Can you identify the pattern? Thank you.

Post by **2209patrick** » Sun Feb 22, 2009 4:57 pm

Hello.

The marks on the left of sterling were used by Gorham. Check here:
http://www.925-1000.com/americansilver_G2.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

J. R. Armiger was likely the retailer.
Can't help with the pattern. Maybe others can.

Pat.

Post by **dragonflywink** » Sun Feb 22, 2009 8:27 pm

Butttercup, introduced in 1899, very popular pattern.

~Cheryl

wev · Post by **wev** » Mon Feb 23, 2009 10:55 am

It was introduced after James Armiter's death. He and other family members were killed when his house burned in 1896. The full story can be found here. The company continued under his name until the 1930s.

Post by **dognose** » Mon Feb 23, 2009 11:16 am

Hi Wev,

Thanks for sharing the information on that tragedy. It was a shocking event that is still chilling to read, even after all these years.

Regards Trev.