The International Silver Company Meriden Connecticut Silverware

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The international silver company meriden connecticut silverware. Company origins although the international silver company was headquartered in meriden connecticut for most of its existence it was initially organized under new jersey law in november 1898. This firm markets international sterling flatware and silverplated flatware under various trademarks e g. After a period of independent design and production meriden was part of a 1898 merger that created the international silver company. 1847 rogers bros international deepsilver.

Meriden connecticut was the american capital for pewter and silver manufacture in the 19th century. The international silver company was sold in 1984 to katy industries inc. The businesses that merged to form the new company produced about 70 percent of the silverware manufactured in the u s according to company historian edmund p. The history of the international silver company parallels the history of silver manufacturing in connecticut from the late 19th century until the 1950s.

Singer c connecticut explored inc. Hogan in an american heritage read more. Make offer antique meriden b company silver plate coffee pot patent mark 1868 hummingbird antique meriden britannia company 1859 signed silverplate teapot w flip lid 199 95. International silver company sterling flatware and more for sale large selection at affordable pricing open since 1972.

Changing its name to wallace international silversmiths wallingford connecticut.