Derby Silver Company design catalogues and historical information

Marks, patterns, patents, advertisements & more concerning the design legacy.

Derby Silver Company tea set


Above, illustration of tea set in 1883 Derby Silver Co. catalogue (p. 15). For the catalogue, see listing below.


"DERBY SILVER COMPANY, Birmingham (Derby), Conn.
Organized in 1873... [Derby Silver Company] was noted for its large line of silverplated toiletware and an economical line of plated hollowware sold under the trademark of Victor Silver Co. and the Victor Silver Plate Co. which was very popular. The factory continued operations in Birmingham (Derby) until July 1933 when it was consolidated with other plants in Meriden following the depression of 1929."

— Edmund P. Hogan in An American heritage: A book about the International Silver Company (1977), p. 160.


Derby Silver Company design catalogues and historical information (by year)


Derby Silver Plate Co.; additional trademark: Victor Silver Company.


Material status: = online
= link to more info
= completely offline


1870s

Various newspapers, magazines and other sources

(c. 1873-). Various newspapers, magazines and other sources - search engines. (Updated 26 April 2020. C01266; C01288; D01213).

1873 - price list

Derby Silver Company. (1873). Price list of the finest grades of silver plated ware. 4 pp. (Updated 11 April 2017. A00660.)

1873 - price list reprint

Derby Silver Company. (1873). Price list of the finest grades of silver plated ware. 4 pp. “Reprint” in Trade catalogues at the Winterthur Museum, Part 2 microfiche (no. 3074) (c. 1991). University Publications of America: Bethesda, MD. (Updated 11 April 2017. A00867-70.) [3]

1873 - text-based advertisement

Derby Silver Co. / T. D. Conway & Co., presumably Corrine, UT. (7 October 1873). Advertisement: "... We hereby guarantee that all goods sold by Messrs. T. D. Conway & Co., bearing the trademark ’Derby Silver Co.,’ are heavily plated with pure silver, upon the finest grades of nickel silver or white metal... " [with no illustrations]. Corinne Daily Reporter (Corinne, Utah), presumably p. 3, col. 4. (Viewed 23 December 2021. C01434).

  • See worldcat.org for possible locations, or contact area public library.

1873 - news mention

(14 November 1873). Accident in Birmingham [with mention of the Derby Silver Co.] Meriden Daily Republican, p. 2, col. 3. (Viewed 23 December 2021. C01437).

"The Palladium tells its readers today... the wall of the canal which supplies the mills of Birmingham [/ Derby] with water from the Housatonic lake, broke away and the canal was immediately emptied of its contents... our Derby correspondent visited the spot yesterday morning, and found that only the overflow wall had given way and that every other part of the structure was firm and secure... Five manufacturing establishments were supplied by this canal... Derby Silver company, employing fifty hands... only the paper mill and silver company are running full time..." (Excerpt from above.)


1874 - state business directory listing

(1874). Listing: "Manufacturing Companies ... Derby Silver Co.", (p. 216). In The Connecticut Business Directory for 1874. Briggs & Co.: Boston. (Viewed 18 October 2020. F01535; F01536.)

1874 - price list reprint

Derby Silver Company. (1874). Derby Silver Company’s standard 1874 price list of the finest grades of silver plated ware… 4 pp. (Viewed 15 May 2016. C00014-35.)

  • Offline - Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford, call no. Q974.62 B619d 1874.

1874 - spotlighted news mention - Derby Silver Co. in California State Fair

(28 September 1874). California State Fair [presumably Sacramento, with mention: "... The display of plated ware by the Derby Silver Company, by J. F. Harrison & Co., agents, is very handsome, embracing a great variety of tables service, etc."] Sacramento Daily Union, p. 1, col. 4-5. (Viewed 23 October 2018. B01197-1200).

1874 - classified advertisement

(7 November 1874). Classified advertisement: "Business notices... Fifty good burnishers wanted, steady employment offered by Derby Silver Co., Derby, Conn." Meriden Daily Republican, p. 2, col. 7. (Viewed 23 December 2021. C01435).


1875 advertisements

See the ads


1875 - advertisement

William Kinzey, New York. (9 May 1875). Advertisement: "... Sillver-plated [sic] ware... Derby Silver Plate... " [with no illustration]. New York Times, p. 8. (Viewed 19 May 2019. H00924).

  • See worldcat.org for locations.

1875 - advertisement

Wm. Kinzey, New York. (19 December 1875). Advertisement: "... Derby Silver-ware... " [with no illustration]. New York Times, p. 8. (Viewed 19 May 2019. H00925).

  • See worldcat.org for locations.



1876 - book mention - Derby Silver in Philadelphia exhibition

(1876). List of awards made by the United States Centennial Commission to the American Exhibitors, International Exhibition, 1876, at Philadelphia. (10 May - 10 November 1876.) [Listed: Derby Silver Co. (p. 42). The actual award received is not indicated in this text.] S. T. Souder & Company: Philadelphia. (Viewed 16 June 2016. A00841-42.)

1876 - book mention - Derby Silver in Philadelphia exhibition

(1877). Souvenir of the Centennial exhibition [1876]: Connecticut’s representation at Philadelphia. [Core section: pp 99-111; also see exhibits list: pp. 124-27; Exhibitors including Derby Silver Company.]. (Viewed 25 June 2016. A00965-75.)

1876 - map

(1876). "15. Derby Silver Co." [with building illustrations]. On "Birmingham, Conn. 1876" [map]. (Birmingham, Connecticut is now known as Derby.) (Viewed 23 July 2021. R01596).


1876 advertisements

See the ads


1876 - advertisement

Jones, 8th Av., New York. (17 December 1876). Advertisement: "... Plated ware of the celebrated ’Derby Silver Co.’ ..." [with no illustrations]. The New York Herald, p. 15, col 5. (Viewed 18 September 2018. B00317).

1876 - advertisement

Jones, presumably New York City. (21 December 1876). Advertisement: "... Great reduction of prices in every department... Plated Ware of the celebrated Derby Silver Company’s finest stock..." [with no illustrations]. The Independent.. Devoted to the Consideration of Politics, Social and Economic Tendencies..., p. 22. (Viewed 27 December 2020. E01254).

  • See worldcat.org for locations.



1877 - Derby Silver in American Institute fair

The American Institute, New York (1877, dates unknown). ["Bronze medal awarded to Derby Silver Co. for best silverplated ware on nickel base"]. In: May, Earl Chapin. (1947). A century of silver 1847-1947, (pp. 368-69). (Viewed 21 March 2017. AAA00588.)


1877 advertisements

See the ads


1877 - advertisement

Zimmerman, McNaught, & Co., Toronto. (29 September 1877). Advertisement: "... Agents for... Derby Silver Company... " [with no illustrations]. The Globe and Mail (Toronto, Canada), p. 4. (Viewed 19 May 2019. H00922).

  • See worldcat.org for locations.

1877 - advertisement

Zimmerman, McNaught, & Co., Toronto. (17 November 1877). Advertisement: "... Agents for... Derby Silver Company... " [with no illustrations]. The Globe and Mail (Toronto, Canada), p. 4. (Viewed 19 May 2019. H00923).

  • See worldcat.org for locations.



1878 advertisements

See the ads


1878 - two advertisements

Vosbury Bros., Binghampton, NY. (26 April, 3 May 1878). Advertisement: "We keep the largest and finest stock of Silver and Plated Ware ever shown in Binghampton... Derby Silver Co. ..." [with no illustrations]. The Union News (Union, New York). (Viewed 14 October 2018. B01059-60).

1878 - advertisement

Jones, 8th Av., New York. (8 December 1878). Advertisement: "... Derby [Silver Co.] ... " [with no illustrations]. The New York Herald, p. 15, col 3. (Viewed 18 September 2018. B00316).



1878 - patent - improvement in flower-vases

Frederick Ratcliff, assignor to Derby Silver Company. (21 May 1878; filed 20 October 1877). Letters patent no. 203,939: Improvement in flower-vases. (Viewed 20 March 2018. AAA01339).

1879 - news mention

(June 1879). News mention (about Derby Silver Co. moving their New York showroom location from no. 18 John Street to no. 27 Maiden Lane). The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. 87. (Viewed 7 September 2018. C00282.)


1879 patents

See the patents


1879 - patent - design for ice-pitchers

Henry Berry, assignor to Derby Silver Company. (12 August 1879; filed 19 July 1879 Design patent no. 11,325: Design for ice-pitchers. (Viewed 11 March 2018. AAA01093.)

1879 - patent - design for caster-bottles

Joseph B. Beach, assignor to Derby Silver Company. (12 August 1879; filed 19 July 1879). Design no. 11,331: Design for caster-bottles. (Viewed 22 March 2018. AAA01450).




Design Meriden is now actively seeking business sponsors. Each entry in our research compilations that is added as a result of your support will be listed as "(Entry supported by ’your organization’)". This support will be communicated internationally. For more information, contact artdesigncafe.com.



1880s

1880 - historical information

Orcutt, Samuel. (1880). On "Derby Silver Company", (pp. 408-09). In The history of the old town of Derby, Connecticut, 1642-1880. (Viewed 10 May 2017. A02426-28.)

"Derby Silver Company has been organized since 1872. Their present large factory was built in 1877. Mr. Edwin L. Britton inaugurated in Shelton the manufacture of Britannia or silver plated goods of various descriptions, and the business is now in a most prosperous condition and constantly increasing. The capital stock of the company is $140,000. They employ one hundred and thirty hands and produce annually $200,000 worth of goods; their monthly pay roll being $8,000. E. De Forest Shelton, president; William J. Miller, secretary; William E. Downs, treasurer." (Excerpt from source above.)


1880 advertisements

See the ads


1880 - advertisement

Bullard & George, presumably Watertown, NY. (4 October 1880). Advertisement: "Solid and silver plate ... Derby Silver [Plate] [Co.] ... " [with no illustrations]. Watertown Times (Watertown, NY), p. 1, col. 7. (Viewed 14 October 2018. B01075).

1880 - advertisement

E. J. Lehmann, Chicago. (5 December 1880). Advertisement: "... Silver Plated Ware.. Derby Silver Co. ..." [with no illustrations]. Chicago Daily Tribune, p. 1, col. 4. (Viewed 21 September 2018. B00356).



1881 articles

See the articles


1881 - news mention

(1 January 1881). Baker & Hamilton: Importers, manufacturers and dealers in agricultural implements, wagons, hardware and tools, Sacramento, San Francisco and Benicia [with mention: "In the retail department... "Derby silverware" (presumably this refers to the Derby Silver Co.), with no illustrations]. Sacramento Daily Record-Union, p. 8, col. 2. (Viewed 18 September 2018. B00325-26).

1881 - two articles / possible advertorials

(July 1881). Gold and silver [with mention of firm E. J. Swaner & Co., Salt Lake City, and Derby Silver Company: "Among the reliable houses with which this firm deals can be mentioned: ... Derby, silver-plated ware..."; no illustrations]. The Salt Lake Herald. (Viewed 21 September 2018. B00357-58).

1881 - news mention

(21 October 1881). State correspondence, Birmingham: "It is rumored that the Derby Silver Co. are contemplating still another addition to their already extensive works". Morning Journal and Courier (New Haven, CT), presumably p. 4, col. 3. (Viewed 22 September 2018. B00361).

1881 - news mention

(23 November 1881). State correspondence, Birmingham: "The Derby Silver company has offered a prize cup to be shot for by the employes of their works. The cup is on exhibition at A. R. Smith’s." Morning Journal and Courier (New Haven, CT), presumably p. 4, col. 3. (Viewed 22 September 2018. B00362).



1881 advertisements

See the ads


1881 - advertisement

W. L. Beitler & Co.’s Boston 99c Stores, Sedalia, MO & Boonville, MO. (23 February 1881). Advertisement: "... Derby Silver Co. ..." [with no illustrations]. The Sedalia Weekly Bazoo (Sedalia, Missouri), unknown page number. (Viewed 18 September 2018. B00315).

1881 - advertisement

E. J. Lehmann, Cor. State and Adams Sts., Chicago. (13 March 1881). Advertisement: "... first-class goods... Derby [Silver] Co.’s silver-plated teaspoons ..." [with no illustrations]. Chicago Daily Tribune, p. 1, col. 4. (Viewed 18 September 2018. B00327-28).

1881 - advertisement

W. L. Beitler & Co.’s Boston 99c Stores, Sedalia, MO. (19 April 1881). Advertisement: "... finest line of silverware we’ve ever had... Derby Silver Co. ..." [with no illustrations]. The Sedalia Weekly Bazoo (Sedalia, Missouri), presumably p. 4, col. 8. (Viewed 18 September 2018. B00329-30).

1881 - advertisement

E. J. Lehmann, Chicago. (24 April 1881). Advertisement: "Silver-plated ware... Derby Silver Co. ... No. 12 [presumably knives] ... teaspoons..." [with no illustrations]. Chicago Daily Tribune, p. 8, col. 3. (Viewed 19 September 2018. B00331-32).

1881 - advertisement

W. L. Beitler & Co.’s Boston 99c Store, 227 Ohio St, Sedalia, MO. (26 April 1881). Advertisement: "Our spring stock of silverware is in, and we have now as nice and as many goods in this line as anybody... Derby Silver Co." [with no illustrations]. The Sedalia Weekly Bazoo (Sedalia, Missouri), presumably p. 4, col. 8. (Viewed 19 September 2018. B00333).

1881 - two advertisements

James Maher, Albany, NY. (3 & 11 August 1881). Advertisement: "Silver Plated Ware... Derby Silver Co. ... " [with no illustration]. Albany Evening Journal (Albany, New York). (Viewed 7 June 2020. D01330-33).

  • Online - fultonhistory.com.
  • 3 August 1881, presumably p. 3, col. 7. (Search the archive, "Albany NY Evening Journal 1881 - 0760", and scroll down for the link.)
  • 11 August 1881, p. 1, col. 8. (Search the archive, "Albany NY Evening Journal 1881 - 0788", and scroll down for the link.)

1881 - two advertisements

E. J. Lehmann, Chicago. (28 December, 31 December 1881). Advertisement: "... Derby Silver Company..." [with no illustrations]. Chicago Daily Tribune. (Viewed 22 September 2018. B00369-70).



1882 - news mention

(30 September 1882). [Mention of Derby Silver Co. cup at New Haven Yacht Club yacht race]. Morning Journal and Courier (New Haven, CT), p. 2, col. 1. (Viewed 2 October 2018. B00654).


1882 advertisements

See the ads


1882 - advertisement

E. J. Lehmann ’The Fair’, Chicago, IL. (19 November 1882). Advertisement: "... Silverware... Derby Silver Co. ... " [with no illustrations]. Chicago Tribune, unknown page number, col. 4. (Viewed 1 June 2019. C00894).

  • See worldcat.org for locations.

1882 - advertisement

The New York Jewelry Co., Cincinnati, Ohio. (30 November 1882). Advertisement: "... Have you noticed how the big Jewelry Stores in Cincinnati have ’woke up’ since we opened our Branch Store... Derby [Silver] Co. ... " [with no illustrations]. Cincinnati Enquirer, p. 8. (Viewed 10 June 2019. C00991).

  • See worldcat.org for possible locations.

1882 - advertisement

New York Jewelry Company, Cincinnati, Ohio. (8 December 1882). Advertisement: "... Have you noticed how the big Jewelry Stores in Cincinnati have ’woke up’ since we opened our Branch Store... Derby Silver Co. ... " [with no illustrations]. The American Israelite (Cincinnati, Ohio), p. 197. (Viewed 11 June 2019. C00992-93).

  • See worldcat.org for possible locations.

1882 - advertisement

Jewelry Palace, Cincinnati, OH. (9 December 1882). Advertisement: "... Silverware... Derby Silver Co. ... " [with possibly relevant illustration]. The Enquirer (Cincinnati, Ohio), p. 5. (Viewed 1 June 2019. C00893; C00896).

  • See worldcat.org for locations.



1882 patents

See the patents


1882 - patent - butter-dish

Watson J. Miller, Thomas L. I. Bulluss, and Henry Berry, assignor to Derby Silver Company. (20 June 1882; filed 17 April 1882). Letters patent no. 259,988: Butter-dish. (Viewed 24 April 2018. AAA02495.)

1882 - patent - call-bell for table-ware

Watson J. Miller and Henry Berry, assignors to Derby Silver Company. (10 October 1882; filed 1 July 1882). Letters patent no. 265,929: Call-bell for table-ware. (Viewed 20 March 2018. AAA01340).



1883 - design catalogue

Derby Silver Company. (1883). Derby Silver Co.’s illustrated catalogue and price list: of electro gold and silver plated hollow ware, spoons, knives, forks, etc., on hard white metal and nickel silver. 128 pp. (Updated 28 July 2018. A01036-37; AAA00026; C00208-02.)

1883 - design catalogue excerpts

Derby Silver Co. (1883). [Presumably selected pages from 1883 design catalogue]. In Pyne Press. (1972). Victorian silverplated holloware; tea services, caster sets, ice water pitchers, card receivers, napkin rings, knife rests, toilet sets, goblets, cups, trays and waiters, epergnes, butter dishes, pickle casters, salts, tureens, communion services. Compiled by the editors of the Pyne Press. 156 pp. 16-page bibliography. Princeton, NJ. (Updated 23 April 2017. A01452; A02255.)


1883 articles

See the articles


1883 - news mention

(13 February 1883). Local news [with mention: Derby Silver stock increased from $210,000 to $300,000]. Morning Journal and Courier, presumably p. 2, col 1. (Viewed 1 October 2018. B00610).

1883 - news mention

(March 1883). Trade gossip (with mention of Derby Silver Co.’s new catalogue). The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. 63. (Viewed 5 September 2018. F00275-76.)

1883 - news mention

(22 March 1883). State news [with mention of inventor Thomas L. I. Bullus vs. Derby Silver Co.]. Morning Journal and Courier, presumably p. 4, col. 4. (Viewed 1 October 2018. B00611).

1883 - news mention

(26 October 1883). A grand victory— The F. H. S. Club [at the Grand Army fair, with mention of trophy made by Derby Silver Co.] Morning Journal and Courier, presumably p. 3, col. 7. (Viewed 1 October 2018. B00612).

1883 - news mention

(November 1883). Trade gossip (including mention of Derby Silver Co.’s New York uptown store at no. 3 Union Square, in addition to its downtown store at no. 25 Maiden Lane). The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. 338. (Viewed 7 September 2018. C00288-89.)

1883 - news mention

(22 November 1883). The court record [with mention: "Yesterday afternoon the case of Thomas Bullus vs. the Derby Silver company was on trial. This was an action to recover $100 on a patent for a butter dish sold the defendant and which they claim is worthless... "]. Morning Journal and Courier, presumably p. 4, col. 2. (Viewed 21 September 2018. B00359).



1883 advertisements

See the ads


1883 - advertisement

Chapman & Gale’s, presumably Norfolk, VA. (presumably 29 April 1883). Advertisement: "... The finest goods for the least money... Derby [Silver] Company’s Silver Plated ware... " [with no illustrations]. Norfolk Virginian (Norfolk, Virginia), presumably p. 2, col. 3. (Viewed 23 December 2021. D01860).

  • See worldcat.org for possible locations, or contact area public library.

1883 - two advertisements

Webster Bros. & Co., Brooklyn, NY. (12, 14 November 1883). Advertisement: "... Derby Silver Co. ... " The Brooklyn Daily Eagle (Brooklyn, NY), p. 1, cols. 1-2. (Viewed 16 October 2018. B01102-03).

1883 - two advertisements

Christie and George, Superior, Wisconsin. (November - December 1883). Advertisement: "The New Jewelry Store of Christie and George... Derby Silver [Plate] Co. ..." [with no illustrations]. The Superior Times (Superior, Wisconsin). (Viewed 28 September 2018. B00544-45).



1883 patents

See the patents


1883 - patent - design for caster-cruet

Henry Berry, assignor to Derby Silver Company. (6 March 1883; filed 7 December 1882). Design patent no. 13,691: Design for caster-cruet. (Viewed 11 March 2018. AAA01094.)

1883 - patent - butter-dish

Henry Berry, assignor to Derby Silver Company. (4 September 1883; filed 16 July 1883). Letters patent no. 284,531: Butter-dish. (Viewed 20 March 2018. AAA01341).

1883 - patent - butter-dish

Henry Berry, assignor to Derby Silver Company. (4 September 1883; filed 16 July 1883). Letters patent no. 284,532: Butter-dish. (Viewed 20 March 2018. AAA01342).



1884 - news mention

(10 April 1884). Opening day [of spring novelties at Bolton & Neely’s, presumably New Haven, CT], with mention: "... Adjoining, the silverware from the Derby Silver company... " Morning Journal and Courier (New Haven, CT), p. 2, col. 2. (Viewed 2 October 2018. B00655).


1884 advertisements

See the ads


1884 advertisement

Derby Silver Company. (January 1884). Advertisement: "... Makers of the Best Quadruple Plated Ware..." (with two illustrations). The Jewelers’ Circular, p. xvi. (Viewed 19 September 2017. G00480.)

1884 - twelve advertisements

Christie and George, Superior, WI. (January - April 1884). Advertisement: "... Fine Jewelry and Silver Ware!... Derby’s [Silver] Plate Co.’s Fine Hollow Ware... " [no illustrations]. The Superior Times (Superior, Wisconsin). (Viewed 20 October 2018. B01139-50).

1884 advertisement

Derby Silver Company. (February 1884). Advertisement: "... Makers of the Best Quadruple Plated Ware..." (with illustration). The Jewelers’ Circular, p. xvi. (Viewed 18 September 2017. G00486.)

1884 - advertisement

Derby Silver Company. (April 1884). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of the Finest Quality of Electro-Plated Ware... Factories: Birmingham, Conn., U.S.A.; Toronto, Ont., Canada... The Derby Silver Co., 31 Adelaide Street East, Toronto..." The Trader (Toronto, ON), p. 7. (Viewed 29 September 2017. G00824.)

c. 1884-85 advertisement

(c. 1884-85). Advertisement: "The Derby Silver Company, Birmingham, Conn., Makers of Finest Silver Plated Ware", (p. 8). ["N.Y. salesroom, 3 Union Sq., West."] In: The Yale pot-pourri / Yale College [possibly a graduation booklet]. (Viewed 10 May 2017. A02424-25.)



1885 articles

See the articles


1885 - news mention

(17 June 1885). New Haven Yacht Club; The Fourth Annual Regatta Tomorrow... [with mention of "The Derby Silver company’s challenge cup" and also "The Derby Silver company offer a silver tray"...] Morning Journal and Courier (New Haven, CT), presumably p. 2, col. 3. (Viewed 1 October 2018. B00615-16).

1885 - news mention

(6 October 1885). New Haven Yacht Club; Yachts entered for the fall regatta to-morrow [with mention: "... Much interest is taken in the contest for the Derby silver cup..."] Morning Journal and Courier (New Haven, CT), presumably p. 4, col. 2. (Viewed 1 October 2018. B00617).



1885 advertisements

See the ads


1885 - advertisement

Boston Store, Chicago, IL. (22 February 1885). Advertisement: "... Derby Silver Co.’s Table Spoons and Forks... " [with no illustrations]. Chicago Daily Tribune, p. 3. (Viewed 29 August 2020. E01258).

  • See worldcat.org for locations.

1885 - advertisement

E. J. Lehmann’s ’The Fair’, Chicago, IL. (12 April 1885). Advertisement: "Derby Silver-Plating Co. [sic] ... " [with no illustrations]. Chicago Daily Tribune, p. 1. (Viewed 1 June 2019. C00897).

  • See worldcat.org for locations.



1886 advertisements

See the ads


1886 - advertisement

Chandler, Charles & Co., Baltimore, MD. (11 March 1886). Advertisement: "... We do a very large business in SILVERWARE... Derby Silver Company ... " [with no illustrations]. The Sun (Baltimore, Maryland), page number unknown, col. 3. (Viewed 7 June 2019. C00898).

  • See worldcat.org for locations.

1886 - advertisement

E. J. Lehmann, "The Fair", Chicago, IL. (4 April 1886). Advertisement: "Specialties from our Silver Plated Ware and Cutlery Depts. ... Derby Silver Co. Tripled-plated Knives... " [with no illustrations]. Chicago Daily Tribune, p. 1. (Viewed 1 June 2019. C00899).

  • See worldcat.org for locations.



1887 articles

See the articles


1887 - news mention

(21 February 1887). Death of Lewis Hitchkiss [(former) President of the Derby Silver company], one of Ansonia’s most prominent men. Morning Journal and Courier (New Haven, CT), p. 2, col. 4. (Viewed 2 October 2018. B00656).

1887 - news brief

(28 October 1887). Made by the Derby Silver Company. The Meriden Journal, p. 2, col. 4. (Viewed 11 July 2023. C01440).

"The latest departure of the Derby Silver company is the manufacture of toilet sets, smoking sets, mirrors of the triplex type, and lots of other useful articles, all mounted in silver and of a unique pattern. The goods are put in plush cases of various colors, all displaying wonderful artistic skill..." (Excerpt from above.)




1887 advertisements

See the ads


1887 - two advertisements

Boston Variety Store, presumably Washington, DC. (16, 17 November 1887). Advertisements: "... We display a line of Silver and Plated Ware second to none... Derby Silver Co. ... " [with no illustrations]. Evening Star (Washington, DC). (Viewed 26 June 2019. E00869-72).

1887 - two advertisements

Boston Variety Store, Washington, DC. (19, 21 November 1887). Advertisement: "... Thanksgiving is coming... Derby Silver Co. ... " [with no illustrations]. Evening Star (Washington, DC). (Viewed 20 October 2018. B01156-58).



1887 - patent - design for a card receiver

Henry Berry, assignor to Derby Silver Company. (25 January 1887; filed 8 December 1886). Design patent no. 17,073; serial no. 221,021: Design for a card-receiver. (Viewed 11 March 2018. AAA01095.)


1888 articles

See the articles


1888 - news mention

(13 September 1888). Among the yachtsmen [concerning the New Haven Yacht Club’s regatta: the Derby Silver Company cup "will as usual be contested for".] Morning Journal and Courier (New Haven, CT), presumably p. 2, col. 5. (Viewed 1 October 2018. B00622).

1888 - news mention

(2 October 1888). Annual rifle tournament; of the National Guard to be held at Hartford this month [with mention: The first prizes for this event include a Derby Silver Company cup]. Morning Journal and Courier (New Haven, CT), presumably p. 4, col. 2. (Viewed 1 October 2018. B00623-24).



1888 advertisements

See the ads


1888 - advertisement

Duhme & Co.’s, Cincinnati. (8 June 1888). Advertisement: "Centennial Collection of Table Wares... Derby Silver Co. ... " [with no illustration]. The American Israelite (Cincinnati, Ohio), p. 7. (Viewed 1 June 2019. C00900-01).

  • See worldcat.org for locations.

1888 - advertisement

James H. Walker & Co., Chicago, IL. (8 November 1888). Advertisement: "Silverware... Derby Silver Co. ... " [with no relevant illustration]. The Chicago Tribune, p. 8, cols. 2-3. (Viewed 1 June 2019. C00902).

  • See worldcat.org for locations.



1889 - spotlighted feature article with illustrations

(25 January 1889). The works of the Derby Silver Company at Shelton [with illustrations of buildings, water set, folding triplicate mirror, cigar box, fruit dish, and hair brush]. The Newtown Bee (Connecticut), presumably p. 4. (Viewed 1 October 2018. B00618-21).

"The firm’s designer, Henry Berry, is constantly at work devising new forms and shapes of ware and his artistic taste and judgment, as well as the superior workmanship displayed on the goods, are evidenced by the immense sales and great popularity of the new articles as fast as they are brought before the public." (Excerpt from above.)


1889 - spotlighted news brief

(19 August 1889). Of interest to britannia men [regarding Derby Silver Co. clock design]. Meriden Daily Journal, p. 3, col. 4. (Viewed 23 July 2021. C01442). - 1889 news - clock

"Walter J. Miller, secretary and treasurer of the Derby Silver company, is introducing one of the finest pieces of silverware ever manufactured in the world. It is a large parlor clock, French movement and mounted in silver. There are also two handsome vases to match, inlaid with gold, making a very pretty set for the mantel. The goods are solely the design of Mr. Miller and his designer, Mr. Berry... " (Excerpt from above.)



1889 other articles

See the articles


1889 - news mention

(11 January 1889). Shelton [with mention "Joseph B. Beach has severed his connection with the Derby Silver Company".] The Newtown Bee (Connecticut), presumably p. 4, col. 2. (Viewed 2 October 2018. B00657).

1889 - news mention

(28 June 1889). Shelton [with mention of Derby Silver Company]. The Newtown Bee (Connecticut), presumably p. 6, col. 4. (Viewed 2 October 2018. B00658).

"The Derby Silver Co. recently presented A. B. Ruggles with a fine cane. On it is inscribed an imitation of the autograph of Mr Ruggles, handsomely engraved by Henry Berry." (Full excerpt from above.)


1889 - news mention

(July 1889). Trade gossip [including paragraph about Derby Silver Company, certain designs, and infringement]. The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. 87. (Viewed 15 September 2018. B00302.)

"The Derby Silver Co., Birmingham, Conn., have been so successful with a number of their patented designs in manicure sets, toilet brushes and mirrors, that imitators have been infringing on them. They notify the trade in this issue that suits have been commenced against the infringing parties, and caution all dealers about handling the spurious goods." (Full excerpt from above.)


1889 - news mention

(10 October 1889). Woman’s wiles [with mention: "Basket pincushions are the latest. Derby silver..." The Evening World (New York), p. 4, col. 2. (Viewed 10 October 2018. B00911).

1889 - news mention

(15 November 1889). Shelton [with mention of Derby Silver Co.] The Newtown Bee (Connecticut), presumably p. 6, col. 2. (Viewed 13 October 2018. B01003).

"W. J. Miller and Mrs Miller have just returned from an extensive trip in the West, where Mr Miller secured some large orders for the goods of the Derby Silver Co." (Full excerpt from above.)


1889 - news mention

(7 December 1889). Fashions ["Work boxes of Derby silver with mythological figures and landscapes from master pictures, are among the latest novelties..."] The Evening World (New York), p. 2, col. 5. (Viewed 1 October 2018. B00614).

1889 - promotional news mention

(26 December 1889). B. & B. ["... Derby silver water sets ... to be sold to-day without regard to price. Boggs & Buhl" (presumably in Pittburgh)]. Pittsburg Dispatch (Pennsylvania), p. 3, col. 1. (Viewed 1 October 2018. B00613).



1889 advertisements

See the ads


1889 - advertisement

Horne & Ward, Pittsburgh, PA. (28 & 30 November 1889). Advertisement: "... Holiday Goods; This week; See the choice display of Sterling Derby [Silver Co.]... Silver Novelties... " [with no illustrations]. The Pittsburg Dispatch (Pennsylvania). (Viewed 17 June 2019. D00826-31).

1889 - advertisement

Horne & Ward, 41 Fifth Ave., persumably Pittsburgh. (21 December 1889). Advertisement: "The Christmas rush is on in full force... Derby [Silver Company]... " Pittsburg Dispatch (Pennsylvania), p. 5, col. 5. (Viewed 1 October 2018. B00625).

1889 - advertisement

Boggs & Buhl, presumably Pittsburgh. (21 December 1889). Advertisement: "Christmas... Derby Silver Goods... " Pittsburg Dispatch (Pennsylvania), p. 5, col. 6. (Viewed 1 October 2018. B00626-28).



1889 patents

See the patents


1889 - patent - design for a brush or mirror back

Henry Berry, assignor to Derby Silver Company. (5 March 1889; filed 14 January 1889). Design patent no. 18,943; serial no. 206,296: Design for a brush or mirror back. (Viewed 11 March 2018. AAA01096.)

1889 - patent - design for a brush or mirror back

Henry Berry, assignor to Derby Silver Company. (5 March 1889; filed 14 January 1889). Design no. 18,944; serial no. 296,297: Design for a brush or mirror back. (Viewed 26 March 2018. AAA01548).

1889 - patent - design for a mirror-frame

Henry Berry, assignor to Derby Silver Company. (19 March 1889; filed 16 February 1889). Design patent no. 18,963; serial no. 300,172: Design for a mirror-frame. (Viewed 11 March 2018. AAA01098.)

1889 - patent - design for a handle for brushes

Henry Berry, assignor to Derby Silver Company. (26 March 1889; filed 16 February 1889). Design patent no. 18,974; serial no. 300,169: Design for a handle for brushes. (Viewed 11 March 2018. AAA01099.)

1889 - patent - design for a handle for brushes

Henry Berry, assignor to Derby Silver Company. (26 March 1889; filed 16 February 1889). Design patent no. 18,975; serial no. 300,170: Design for a handle for brushes. (Viewed 11 March 2018. AAA01100.)

1889 - patent - design for a handle for brushes

Henry Berry, assignor to Derby Silver Company. (26 March 1889; filed 16 February 1889). Design no. 18,976; serial no. 300,171: Design for a handle for brushes. (Viewed 26 March 2018. AAA01549).

1889 - patent - design for a brush or mirror back

Henry Berry, assignor to Derby Silver Company. (30 April 1889; filed 20 March 1889). Design patent no. 19,062; serial no. 304,047: Design for a brush or mirror back. (Viewed 11 March 2018. AAA01101.)



1890s

1890 - missing design catalogue

Derby Silver Company. (1890). [Catalogue]. Number of pages unknown. (No copy known to be in a public library.) (Viewed 4 September 2018. F00254).


1890 articles

See the articles


1890 - news mention

(22 March 1890). News mention: "Derby silver is more in demand for toilet articles than the white plate." The World, p. 3, col. 2. (Viewed 8 May 2019; H00754-55).

1890 - news mention

(July 1890). Trade gossip [with mention of Derby Silver Company and their New York store]. The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. 85. (Viewed 4 September 2018. F00241).

1890 - news mention

(September 1890). Trade gossip [with paragraph about Derby Silver Company’s new catalogue]. The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. 95. (Viewed 4 September 2018. F00254).



1890 advertisements

See the ads


1890 - four advertisements

A. & J. Plaut, Cincinnati, OH. (January 1890). Advertisement: "Wedding presents, diamonds, sterling silver ware in all the latest designs... Derby Silver Plate Co. ..." [no illustration]. American Israelite (Cincinnati, OH). (Viewed 13 April 2020. C00997-1000; E00601-04).

  • See worldcat.org for possible locations: 2 January 1890, p. 8; 9 January 1890, p. 8; 16 January 1890, p. 8; 23 January 1890, p. 8.

1890 - two advertisements

A. & J. Plaut, Cincinnati, OH. (6 & 7 September 1890). Advertisement: "Fall offering! ... Silver-Plated Table Ware... Derby Silver Co. ... " [with no illustrations]. Cincinnati Enquirer. (Viewed 21 June 2019. C00995-96).

  • See worldcat.org for possible locations: 6 September 1890, p. 8; 7 September 1890, p. 13.

1890 - advertisement

Kaufmanns’, Pittsburgh, PA. (14 December 1890). Advertisement: "... Novelties in silver. ... Derby silver match boxes... Silver whisky flasks... Derby silver... Silver shaving cups... Derby... hair brushes... combs... bon-bon baskets.... table silverware... " [with abstract illustrations]. Pittsburg Dispatch (Pittsburgh, PA), p. 8, cols. 6-7. (Viewed 13 May 2019; H00862-63).

1890 - advertisement

Kaufmanns’, Pittsburgh, PA. (17 December 1890). Advertisement: "... A Run on Silver... We carry a full line of... Derby Silver Plate Goods... Our Silver Novelty Counters... Derby Silver Back and Hair Brushes and Combs... " [with abstract illustrations]. Pittsburg Dispatch, p. 8, cols. 7-8. (Viewed 13 May 2019; H00864-66).



1890 patents

See the patents


1890 - patent - design for a back for brushes, mirrors

Henry Berry, assignor to Derby Silver Company. (18 March 1890; filed 24 February 1890). Design no. 19,702; serial no. 341,624: Design for a back for brushes, mirrors. (Viewed 14 March 2018. AAA01122.)

1890 - patent - design for a back for brushes, mirrors

Henry Berry, assignor to Derby Silver Company. (18 March 1890; filed 24 February 1890). Design no. 19,703; serial no. 341,625: Design for a back for brushes, mirrors. (Viewed 14 March 2018. AAA01123.)

1890 - patent - design for a handle for combs, brushes

Henry Berry, assignor to Derby Silver Company. (18 March 1890; filed 24 February 1890). Design no. 19,704; serial no. 341,627: Design for a handle for combs, brushes. (Viewed 14 March 2018. AAA01124.)

1890 - patent - design for a handle for combs

Henry Berry, assignor to Derby Silver Company. (25 March 1890; filed 24 February 1890). Design no. 19,717, serial no. 341,626: design for a handle for combs. (Viewed 15 March 2018. AAA01145.)

1890 - patent - design for a handle for combs

Henry Berry, assignor to Derby Silver Company. (15 July 1890; filed 16 June 1890). Design no. 20,011; serial no. 355,655: design for a handle for combs. (Viewed 15 March 2018. AAA01146.)

1890 - patent - design for a handle for combs

Henry Berry, assignor to Derby Silver Company. (15 July 1890; filed 16 June 1890). Design no. 20,012; serial no. 355,656: Design for a handle for combs. (Viewed 15 March 2018. AAA01147.)

1890 - patent - design for a back for brushes

Henry Berry, assignor to Derby Silver Company. (15 July 1890; filed 16 June 1890). Design no. 20,013; serial no. 355,657: Design for a back for brushes. (Viewed 11 March 2018. AAA01148.)

1890 - patent - design for a back for brushes

Henry Berry, assignor to Derby Silver Company. (15 July 1890; filed 16 June 1890). Design no. 20,014; serial no. 355,658: Design for a back for brushes. (Viewed 11 March 2018. AAA01149.)

1890 - patent - design for a dish or basket

Henry Berry, assignor to Derby Silver Company. (14 October 1890; filed 16 September 1890). Design no. 20,197; serial no. 365,200: Design for a dish or basket. (Viewed 11 March 2018. AAA01163.)



1891 advertisements

See the ads


1891 - advertisement

H. B. Graves Home Furnishing House, Rochester, NY. (25 June 1891). Advertisement: "... Silver Plated Ware: ... Derby Silver Standard Goods... " [with no illustrations.] Monroe County Mail (Fairport, New York), unknown page number, cols. 3-5. (Viewed 8 May 2019; H00756).

1891 - advertisement

Hearn, New York. (14 December 1891). Advertisement: "... Derby Silver Toilet Articles... " [with no illustration.] The Evening World (New York, NY), p. 4, cols. 8. (Viewed 8 May 2018; H00757-58).



1892 - map

(1892). Birmingham, including Shelton and Derby Narrows, Connecticut, (p. 9 showing Derby Silver Company along Bridge). Sanborn-Perris Map Co. (Viewed 21 November 2016. AAA00474-76.)

1892 - news mention

(20 April 1892). Connecticut (mentions of C. Rogers & Bros. and Derby Silver Co.). The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. 22. (Viewed 28 August 2018. H00352-53.)

"C. Rogers & Bros., Meriden have presented to Col. C. L. Upham Camp, Sons of Veterans, an elegant cup for the camp’s coming fair. The cup stands three feet high, and contains the cuts of three wheelmen. It was made by the Derby Silver Co." (Excerpt in full from above.)



1892 advertisements

See the ads


1892 - advertisement

Hearn, New York. (5 April 1892). Advertisement: "... Derby Silver Toilet Articles... " [with no illustration.] The Evening Post (New York, NY), p. 11, cols. 5-6. (Viewed 8 May 2019; H00761-62).

1892 - advertisement

Hearn, New York. (28 November 1892). Advertisement: "Christmas is coming... Derby Silver Toilet Articles... " [with no illustration]. The Evening World (New York, NY), p. 6, col. 7-8. (Viewed 8 May 2019; H00759-60).

1892 - advertisement

Hearn, New York. (29 November 1892). Advertisement: "... Christmas is coming... Derby Silver Toilet Articles, Hair Brushes, Hat and Clothes Brushes, Hand Mirrors, Dressing Combs, Shaving Mugs, Shoe Horns; Powder, Soap and Hairpin Boxes... " [with no illustrations]. Evening Post (New York), p. 9. (Viewed 13 June 2019. F00905-06).

1892 - advertisement

Hearn, New York. (29 November 1892). Advertisement: "... Derby Silver Toilet Articles... Hair Brushes, Hat and Clothes Brushes, Hand Mirrors, Dressing Combs, Shaving Mugs, Shoe Horns, Powder, Soap and Hairpin Boxes... " [with no illustrations]. Brooklyn Daily Eagle (New York), p. 3, cols. 4-5. (Viewed 3 July 2019; F01051).



1892 patents

See the patents


1892 - patent - design for a sugar-bowl

Henry Berry, assignor to Derby Silver Company. (25 October 1892; filed 15 September 1892). Design no. 21,921: Design for a sugar-bowl. (Viewed 20 March 2018. AAA01343.)

1892 - patent - design for a sugar-bowl

Henry Berry, assignor to Derby Silver Company. (25 October 1892; filed 15 September 1892). Design no. 21,922: Design for a sugar-bowl. (Viewed 20 March 2018. AAA01344.)



1893 - historical information

D.H. Hurd & Co. (1893). “Derby Silver Co.”, (p. 211). In Town and city atlas of the State of Connecticut. Compiled from government surveys, county records and personal investigations. Boston, MA. (Viewed 22 May 2016. A00690-91.)

"DERBY SILVER CO. (THE), Birmingham, Conn.
Makers of Fine Quadruple Plated Ware, Toilet Goods, superior quality. Watson J. Miller, President and Manager; Wesley L. Clark, Secretary and Treasurer; T H. Newcomb, Superintendent." (listing from above source).


1893 - directory listing

(1893). "Derby Silver Co." listing. In The New England business directory and gazetteer, [pp. 1546 (Silver Plated Ware Manufs.), 1806 (Manufacturing Companies)]. (Sampson & Murdock Company: Boston, MA). (Viewed 5 May 2020. H01348-49; H01357-58).

1893 - news mention

(January 1893). News mention: "....Derby Silver Company... This company boasts of the fact that it has always preserved the most harmonious relations between itself and its employes..." House Furnishing Review, p. 37. (Viewed 6 October 2017. G01082.)


1893 advertisements

See the ads


1893 - advertisement

Vienna Fancy Case Co., New York. (18 November 1893). Advertisement: "... Wedding, Birthday and Holiday Gifts... Derby Silverware... " [with no illustration]. The Evening Post (New York), p. 10, col. 4. (Viewed 23 May 2019. H00962-63).

1893 - advertisement

Adams & Co., New York. (12 December 1893). Advertisement: "... Derby Silverware, Derby Silver Inkstands... match-holders... toothpick-holders... " [with no illustration]. The Evening World (New York), p. 6, col. 3. (Viewed 23 May 2019. H00964-65).

1893 - advertisement

Riker’s, New York. (20 December 1893). Advertisement: "Last call for Christmas presents! ... you will find the largest and most beautiful collection of articles in Derby Silver ever shown in New York" [with no illustrations]. The Sun (New York), p. 2, cols. 6-7. (Viewed 16 May 2020. H01545).

1893 - advertisement

Riker’s, New York. (21 December 1893). Advertisement: "... Last call for Christmas Presents!... the largest and most beautiful assortment of Derby Silver... " [with no illustrations]. Evening Post (New York), p. 6, col. 9. (Viewed 30 May 2020. H01852-53).



1893 patents

See the patents


1893 - patent - design for a brush or mirror back

Henry Berry, assignor to Derby Silver Company. (31 January 1893; filed 3 January 1893). Design no. 22,174; serial no. 457,144: Design for a brush or mirror back. (Viewed 22 March 2018; filed 3 January 1893. AAA01448.)

1893 - patent - design for a brush or mirror back

Henry Berry, assignor to Derby Silver Company. (31 January 1893; filed 3 January 1893). Design no. 22,175: Design for a brush or mirror back. (Viewed 22 March 2018. AAA01449.)

1893 - patent - design for a brush or mirror back

Henry Berry, assignor to Derby Silver Company. (31 January 1893; filed 3 January 1893). Design no. 22,176; serial no. 457,146: Design for a brush or mirror back. (Viewed 11 March 2018. AAA01450.)

1893 - patent - design for a brush or mirror back

Henry Berry, assignor to Derby Silver Company. (31 January 1893; filed 3 January 1893). Design no. 22,177; serial no. 457,147: Design for a brush or mirror back. (Viewed 22 March 2018. AAA01451.)

1893 - patent - design for a sugar-bowl

Henry Berry, assignor to Derby Silver Company. (13 June 1893; filed 10 May 1893). Design no. 22,530; serial 473,736: Design for a sugar-bowl. (Viewed 22 March 2018. AAA01452.)



1894 advertisements

See the ads


1894 - advertisement

Hearn, New York. (1 May 1894). Advertisement: "... Derby Silver Ware... Dressing Combs... Hair Brushes... Clothes Brushes... Hand Mirrors... Soap Dishes... Whisks... Shaving Sets... " [with no illustrations]. The Brooklyn Daily Eagle (Brooklyn, New York), p. 3, cols. 1-2. (Viewed 23 May 2019. H00966-67).

1894 - advertisement

R. Harris & Co., Washington, DC. (10 October 1894). Advertisement: "... Derby [Silver Co.] ... " [with no illustrations]. Evening Star (Washington, DC), p. 6, col. 3. (Viewed 7 October 2018. B00805).



1894 patents

See the patents


1894 - patent - design for a bowl or similar article

Henry Berry, assignor to Derby Silver Company. (29 May 1894; filed 30 March 1894). Design no. 23,313; serial no. 505,776: Design for a bowl or similar article. (Viewed 24 April 2018. AAA02496.)

1894 - patent - design for a bowl or similar article

Henry Berry, assignor to Derby Silver Company. (29 May 1894; filed 30 March 1894). Design no. 23,314; serial no. 505,777: Design for a bowl or similar article. (Viewed 24 April 2018. AAA02497).

1894 - patent - design for a bowl or similar article

Henry Berry, assignor to Derby Silver Company. (29 May 1894; filed 30 March 1894). Design no. 23,315; serial no. 505,778: Design for a bowl or similar article. (Viewed 24 April 2018. AAA02498).



1895 advertisements

See the ads


1895 - advertisement

T. L. Streeter, Auctioneer, presumably Streator, IL. (24 April 1895). Advertisement: "... We have a large stock... Hollow-ware; Of the following well known manufacturers: ... Derby Silver Co. ... " [with no illustrations]. Streator Daily Free Press (Streator, IL), presumably p. 2, cols. 3-5. (Viewed 17 July 2021. R00723).

  • Contact local library or search worldcat.org for possible locations.

1895 - advertisement

Hilton, Hough & Co., New York. (14 July 1895). Advertisement: "... Derby Silver Atomizers... " [with no illustration]. The Sun (New York, NY), page number unknown, col. 2. (Viewed 30 May 2019. C00830-31).

1895 - advertisement

James McCreery & Co., New York. (15 December 1895). Advertisement: "For the Holidays... Perfumery and Toilet Articles... Atomizers in... Derby Silver..." [with no illustration]. New-York Daily Tribune, p. 10, col. 4. (Viewed 1 June 2019. C00895).

  • See worldcat.org for locations.



1895 patents

See the patents


1895 - patent - design for a bowl, etc.

Henry Berry, assignor to Derby Silver Company. (12 February 1895; filed 18 December 1894). Design no. 24,036; serial no. 532,266: Design for a bowl, etc. (Viewed 25 April 2018. AAA02501).

1895 - patent - design for an ornamental covered receptacle

Henry Berry, assignor to Derby Silver Company. (9 April 1895; filed 8 March 1895). Design no. 24,184; serial no. 541,050: Design for an ornamental covered receptacle. (Viewed 25 April 2018. AAA02502).

1895 - patent - design for an ornamental receptacle

Henry Berry, assignor to Derby Silver Company. (23 April 1895; filed 8 March 1895). Design no. 24,231; serial no. 541,049: Design for an ornamental receptacle. (Viewed 25 April 2018. AAA02503).

1895 - patent - design for an ornamental receptacle

George Henry Berry, assignor to Derby Silver Company. (23 April 1895; filed 8 March 1895). Design no. 24,232; serial no. 541,051: Design for an ornamental receptacle. (Viewed 25 April 2018. AAA02504).



1896 advertisements

See the ads


1896 - advertisement

Simpson, Crawford & Simpson, New York. (5 January 1896). Advertisement: "... Silverware... Derby Silver Sugar Bowls, quadruple plate, gold lined... " The Sun (New York), unknown page number, col. 4. (Viewed 26 May 2019. H00983-84).

1896 - advertisement

Simpson, Crawford & Simpson, New York. (19 April 1896). Advertisement: "... Derby Silver Toilet Articles... " [with no illustrations]. The Sun (New York), p. 7, cols. 6-7. (Viewed 26 May 2019. H00982).



1897 - news mention

(11 April 1897). Colonial Club bowling [with mention of Derby Silver Co. and graphical illustration of trophy]. New York Daily Tribune, p. 5, col. 4. (Viewed 13 October 2018. B01004-05).

"A handsome silver loving-cup was presented to the club, which was designed by the Derby Silver Company, and is considered one of the handsomest trophies ever offered as a bowling prize in this city ..." (Excerpt from above.)



1897 advertisements

See the ads


1897 - advertisement

G. Fox & Co., Hartford, CT. (22 June 1897). Advertisement: "Plated ware, Such makes as Meriden Britannia, Derby Silver Co., Rogers & Hamilton, and Barbour Silver Plate Co. ... Soup ladles, Berry Spoons, Tomato Servers, Oyster Sets, Salad Forks, Fish Forks..." [with no illustrations]. Hartford Courant, p. 5. (Viewed 19 October 2018. D00346).

  • See worldcat.org for locations.

1897 - advertisement

Malley, Nelly and Co., New Haven, CT. (24 June 1897). Advertisement: "... Whisk Brooms, finest quality, Derby Silver handles... " Morning Journal and Courier (New Haven, CT), p. 8, col. 4-5. (Viewed 3 October 2018. B00683-84).

1897 - advertisement

Mannheimer Bros., St. Paul, MN. (5 December 1897). Advertisement: "... Derby Silver Articles— We show everything new in this celebrated ware... " [with no illustrations]. (Saint Paul Globe (Minnesota), p. 16, col. 5. (Viewed 7 May 2020. H01439-40).

1897 - advertisement

Mannheimer Bros., St. Paul, MN. (12 December 1897). Advertisement: "... Sterling silver department... We show a large and new assortment of Derby Silver Novelties— Baking Dishes, Fern Dishes, Bread Trays, Shaving Mugs... " [with no illustrations]. Saint Paul Globe (Minnesota), p. 16, col. 6. (Viewed 28 May 2020. H01759-60).

1897 - advertisement

Mannheimer Bros., St. Paul, MN. (16 December 1897). Advertisement: "... Sterling silver department... We show a large and new assortment of Derby Silver Novelties— Baking Dishes, Fern Dishes, Bread Trays, Shaving Mugs... " [with photo showing customers in front of table with silver items]. Saint Paul Globe (Minnesota), p. 13, col. 1. (Viewed 28 May 2020. H01761).

1897 - advertisement

Simpson, Crawford & Simpson, presumably New York. (26 December 1897). Advertisement: "... Sterling and Derby Silver Stationery Novelties... " The Sun (New York), presumably p. 3, col. 4. (Viewed 3 October 2018. B00685-86).



c. 1897 - design catalogue page excerpt

Unidentified company. (c. 1897). [Catalogue page showing two Derby Silver Co. and one Victor Silver Co. trinket boxes illustrated]. [Company description at top of page: "The leading jobber in all reliable makes of American cases and movements", (p. 141 or 441).] (Viewed 23 May 2020. H01658).

c. 1897 - historical information

Davis, William T. (Ed.) (c. 1897). On "Derby Silver Company", (p. 912). In The New England states, their constitutional, judicial, educational, commercial, professional and industrial history, vol. 2. Boston: D. H. Hurd & Co. (Viewed 9 June 2017. A02626; A02636.)

1898 - news mention

(11 January 1898). Personal jottings [with mention that Joseph G. Beach has changed from working for the Wilcox Silver Plate Co. to the Derby Silver Co.] Morning Journal and Courier (New Haven, CT), p. 9, col. 6. (Viewed 10 October 2018. B00898).


1898 advertisements

See the ads


1898 - advertisement

Farnsworth & Ashby, presumably Topeka, KS. (26 March 1898). Advertisement: "Special sale of Silverware. ... Derby Silver Plate Co." [With no illustrations.] Topeka State Journal (Kansas), p. 6, col. 6-7. (Viewed 3 October 2018. B00687).

1898 - advertisement

St. Louis Trading Stamp Co., St. Louis, MO. (30 October 1898). Advertisement: "... all the Leading Merchants... Green Trading Stamps... Silverware... Derby Silver Co.’s hollow ware... " [with no illustrations]. St. Louis Post-Dispatch (Missouri), p. 8. (Viewed 21 June 2019. D00907).

  • See worldcat.org for locations.




The Derby Silver Company became part of the International Silver Company in 1898. After this date, it is assumed that any design patents utilized by the Derby Silver Company division or brand were assigned to the International Silver Company. (See the ISC historical documentation page).



1899 advertisements

See the ads


1899 - advertisement

A. M. Rothchild & Co., Chicago, IL. (22 January 1899). Advertisement: "Powerful pre-inventory price pulverizing... Derby Silver Co. [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with no illustrations]. The Chicago Tribune, p. 44. (Viewed 29 June 2021. R01373).

1899 - two advertisements

Walbridge’s, Buffalo, NY. (December 1899). Advertisement: "Silverware... Derby Silver Co. [/ International Silver Co.] ..." [without relevant illustrations]. Buffalo Evening News (New York). (Viewed 13 October 2018. B001011-14).

  • Online - fultonhistory.com. (Search the archive and scroll down for the link: for 11 December 1899, page unknown, cols. 6-8, search: "Buffalo NY Evening News 1899 - 7477"; for 14 December 1899, p. 4, cols. 6-8, search "Buffalo NY Evening News 1899 - 7489").




Click the following link to see the parallel webpage - Derby Silver Company in collections, at auction, and in exhibitions.



1900s

1900 - news mention

(5 February 1900). (No article heading; listing the Derby Silver [Plate] Company site as "Factory B" of the International Silver Company). The Daily Morning Journal and Courier (New Haven, CT), p. 1, col. 7. (Viewed 30 September 2018. B00566-67).


1900 advertisements

See the ads


1900 - advertisement

Walbridge & Co., Buffalo, NY. (29 January 1900). Advertisement: "... Specials in Silver Plated Ware... 5-piece fluted Colonial tea set, made by the Derby Silver Co. [/ International Silver Co.] ..." [with abstract illustration]. Buffalo Courier (New York), p. 5, col. 4. (Viewed 10 May 2020. H01488).

1900 - advertisement

Walbridge & Co., Buffalo, NY. (29 January 1900). Advertisement: "... Specials in Silver Plated Ware... 5-piece fluted Colonial tea set, made by the Derby Silver Co. [/ International Silver Co.] ..." [with abstract illustration]. Buffalo Evening News (New York), p. 4, col. 5. (Viewed 10 May 2020. H01489).

1900 - advertisement

S. E. Olson, Co., Minneapolis, MN. (5 October 1900). Advertisement: "... The opening of our grand Jewelry, Silverware and Bric-a-Brac Department... Derby Silver Co. [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with no product illustrations]. Minneapolis Tribune / Star Tribune (Minneapolis, Minnesota), p. 5, cols. 4-7. (Viewed 20 January 2021. D01720).

  • See worldcat.org for possible locations, or contact area public library.



1900 - patent - shaving mug and brush

Henry Berry, assignor to Derby Silver Company (/International Silver Company). (9 October 1900; filed 29 October 1898). Letters patent no. 659,282; serial no. 694,873: Shaving mug and brush. (Viewed 25 April 2018. AAA02505).


1901 advertisements

See the ads


1901 - advertisement

The Cohen Co., presumably Richmond, VA. (10 March 1901). Advertisement: "... Cutlery and Silverware... Derby Silver [/ International Silver Co.] -Plated Oyster Forks... " [with no illustrations]. Richmond Dispatch (Virginia), p. 22, col. 6. (Viewed 3 October 2018. B00688-89).

1901 - advertisement

Rothchild Company, presumably Chicago, IL. (1 December 1901). Advertisement: "... Christmas Jewelry, Silverware, Leather Goods... Derby Silver Co.’s [/ International Silver Co.] hair brushes... mirrors... combs... hat brushes... clothes brushes... " [with two abstract illustrations of brushes]. Chicago Tribune, presumably p. 41, cols. 7 & 9. (Viewed 27 December 2020. D01634).



1902 advertisements

See the ads


1902 - advertisement

Gimbel Brothers, Philadelphia, PA. (14 April 1902). Advertisement: "... J. Warner Hutchins stock... Silver-plated Table Ware— mostly of... the great Derby make [presumably Derby Silver Co. / International Silver Co.] ... " [with no product illustrations]. The Philadelphia Times (Pennsylvania), p. 12, cols. 3-5. (Viewed 12 January 2021. C01495).

  • See worldcat.org for possible locations, or contact area public library.

1902 - advertisement

International Silver Co. (4 September 1902). Advertisement: "... Makers of wares in Sterling Silver, Gold and Silver Plate and Rich Cut Glass... Salesrooms: Meriden, New York, Chicago, Hamilton, Ontario; Factories: ’A,’ formerly Barbour Silver Co., ’E,’ formerly Meriden Britannia Co., ’F’ formerly Meriden Silver Plate Co., ’N,’ formerly Wilcox Silver Plate Co. Also Bridgeport [presumably Holmes & Edwards], Derby [presumably Derby Silver Co.], Hartford [presumably Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co.], Norwich [presumably Norwich Cutlery], Waterbury [presumably Rogers & Brother and Rogers & Hamilton], Wallingford [presumably Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co. and Watrous Manufacturing Co.], Lyons, N.Y. [presumably Manhattan Silver Plate Co.] and Canada [with no illustrations]. Meriden Weekly Republican, p. 3, col. 6. (Viewed 28 June 2020. F01266).

1902 - advertisement

S. Kann, Sons & Co., Washington, DC. (5 December 1902). Advertisement: "... An Advance Xmas Sale of Silver Toilet Articles... Derby Silver [/ International Silver Co.] combination hair brush and mirror set, in new Art Nouveau style, butler finish, very handsome... " [with no illustrations]. Evening Star (Washington, DC), p. 22, col. 3-4. (Viewed 3 October 2018. B00690-91).

1902 - advertisement

International Silver Co. (11 December 1902). Advertisement: "... Makers of wares in Sterling Silver, Gold and Silver Plate and Rich Cut Glass... Salesrooms: Meriden, New York, Chicago, Hamilton, Ontario; Factories: ’A,’ formerly Barbour Silver Co., ’E,’ formerly Meriden Britannia Co., ’F’ formerly Meriden Silver Plate Co., ’N,’ formerly Wilcox Silver Plate Co. Also Bridgeport [presumably Holmes & Edwards], Derby [presumably Derby Silver Co.], Hartford [presumably Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co.], Norwich [presumably Norwich Cutlery], Waterbury [presumably Rogers & Brother and Rogers & Hamilton], Wallingford [presumably Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co. and Watrous Manufacturing Co.], Lyons, N.Y. [presumably Manhattan Silver Plate Co.] and Canada [with no illustrations]. Meriden Weekly Republican, p. 3, col. 6. (Viewed 2 July 2020. F01301).

1902 - advertisement

Mahler Bros., New York. (19 December 1902). Advertisement: "... Derby Silver [/ International Silver Co.] Comb, Brush and Mirror, this season’s prettiest design, in neatly lined box... " [with no illustrations]. Evening World (New York), p. 16, cols. 3-4. (Viewed 3 October 2018. B00692).



1903 advertisements

See the ads


1903 - two advertisements

International Silver Company. (January-February 1903). Advertisements: "Makers of Wares of Sterling and Silver Plate... [Factories:] The Barbour Silver Co., The Holmes & Edwards Silver Co., Meriden Britannia Co., The Meriden Silver Plate Co., Rogers & Brother, Wilcox Silver Plate Co., The Meriden Cut Glass Co., The Derby Silver Co., Manhattan Silver Plate Co., The Forbes Silver Co., The Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co., The Rogers & Hamilton Co.; Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co., The Watrous Mfg. Co." House Furnishing Review. (Viewed 7 October 2017. G01135; G01151.)

1903 - four advertisements

International Silver Company. (March-June 1903). Advertisements: "... Makers of Wares in Sterling and Silver Plate... [Factories:] The Barbour Silver Co., The Holmes & Edwards Silver Co., Meriden Britannia Co., The Meriden Silver Plate Co., Rogers & Brother, Wilcox Silver Plate Co., The Meriden Cut Glass Co., The Derby Silver Co., The Forbes Silver Co., The Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co., The Rogers & Hamilton Co.; Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co., The Watrous Mfg. Co., Middletown Plate Co. ..." House Furnishing Review. (Viewed 7 October 2017. G01154; G01159.)

1903 - advertisement

S. Kann Sons & Co., Washington, DC. (4 December 1903). Advertisement: "... Handsome Derby Silver-trimmed [/ International Silver Co.] Hair Brush, in exquisitely modeled design... " [with illustration of brush]. Evening Star (Washington, DC), p. 12, col 1. (Viewed 17 June 2019. D00824-25).

1903 - advertisement

International Silver Co. (10 December 1903). Advertisement: "... Makers of wares in Sterling Silver, Gold and Silver Plate and Rich Cut Glass... Salesrooms: Meriden, New York, Chicago, Hamilton, Ontario; Factories: ’A,’ formerly Barbour Silver Co., ’E,’ formerly Meriden Britannia Co., ’F’ formerly Meriden Silver Plate Co., ’H,’ formerly Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co., ’N,’ formerly Wilcox Silver Plate Co. Also Bridgeport [presumably Holmes & Edwards], Derby [presumably Derby Silver Co.], Norwich [presumably Norwich Cutlery], Waterbury [presumably Rogers & Brother and Rogers & Hamilton], Wallingford [presumably Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co. and Watrous Manufacturing Co.], Lyons, N.Y. [presumably Manhattan Silver Plate Co.] and Canada [with no illustrations]. Meriden Weekly Republican, p. 3, col. 6. (Viewed 2 July 2020. F01302).

1903 - advertisement

S. Kann Sons & Co., Washington, DC. (11 December 1903). Advertisement: "... Toilet and Manicure Sets... Derby Silver [/ International Silver Co.] Jewel Boxes... Puff Boxes, Art Nouveau design... " [with no related illustrations]. Evening Star (Washington, DC), p. 13, col. 1. (Viewed 14 July 2019. H01070-71).



1904 advertisements

See the ads


1904 - advertisement

Macy’s, New York. (6 April 1904). Advertisement: "... Derby Silver [Co. / International Silver Co.] ... " The Sun (New York), p. 12, middle column. (Viewed 2 October 2018. B00659).

1904 - advertisement

Koch & Co., New York. (11 December 1904). Advertisement: "... Stationery, Desk Fittings... Derby Silver [Co. / International Silver Co.] ink stands... " The Sun (New York), p. 6, cols. 6-7. (Viewed 2 October 2018. B00660-61).



1905 advertisements

See the ads


1905 - advertisement

Weed & Co., Buffalo, NY. (27 June 1905). Advertisement: "Special June sale of silver plated tea sets... 4-piece tea sets, Victor Silver Co. [/ Derby Silver Co. / International Silver Co.] ... " [with presumably no specific product illustration]. Buffalo Evening News, p. 7, cols. 3-4. (Viewed 11 July 2021. C01496).

  • See worldcat.org for possible locations, or contact area public library.

1905 - advertisement

International Silver Company. (4 October 1905). Advertisement: "Rich American cut glass..." [including listing of Derby Silver Co.; with illustration of product design]. The Jewelers’ Circular — Weekly, p. 27. (Viewed 2 September 2018. H00386.)

1905 - advertisement

International Silver Company. (25 October 1905). Advertisement [including listing of Derby Silver Co.; with product illustration]. The Jewelers’ Circular — Weekly, p. 33. (Viewed 2 September 2018. H00399).

1905 - advertisement

International Silver Company. (1 November 1905). Advertisement: "Rich American cut glass..." [including listing of Derby Silver Co.; with product illustration]. The Jewelers’ Circular — Weekly, p. 31. (Viewed 2 September 2018. D00253).

1905 - advertisement

International Silver Company. (8 November 1905). Advertisement: "... Many new and seasonable goods..." [includes listing of Derby Silver Company; no illustration]. The Jewelers’ Circular — Weekly, p. 37. (Viewed 2 September 2018. D00257).

1905 - advertisement

Simpson Crawford Co., New York. (7 December 1905). Advertisement: "... Silver for Christmas gifts... Derby Silver Plate Co. [/ International Silver Co.]... " [with no related illustrations]. Perth Amboy Evening News (New Jersey), p. 7, col. 3-5. (Viewed 10 October 2018. B00894-95).

1905 - advertisement

Simpson Crawford Co., New York. (18 December 1905). Advertisement: "... Silver Christmas gifts... Derby Silver Plate Co. [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with no illustrations]. The Evening World (New York), p. 6, col. 5-9. (Viewed 10 October 2018. B00896-97).

1905 - advertisement

The Quaker Drug Co., Seattle, WA. (21 December 1905). Advertisement: "... See the handsome comb, brush and mirror sets... in the new and nobby Derby Silver [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [no illustrations]. The Seattle Star, p. 4, col. 4. (Viewed 14 April 2020. D01123-24).



1906 advertisements

See the ads


1906 - advertisement

International Silver Company. (14 June 1906). Advertisement: "... Makers of Wares in Sterling Silver, Gold and Silver Plate and Rich Cut Glass, Salesrooms[:] Meriden, New York, Chicago, San Francisco... Derby [Silver Co.]" [with no illustrations]. Meriden Morning Record, p. 7, col. 1. (Viewed 23 October 2018. B01192).

1906 - advertisement

Palais Royal, Washington, DC. (3 December 1906). Advertisement: "... The Derby Silver Company [/ International Silver Co.], whose reputation is second to none... Silver Brush, Comb and Mirror Sets... " [with no illustrations]. Evening Star (Washington, DC), p. 4, cols. 5-7. (Viewed 12 May 2019; H00858-59).

1906 - advertisement

G A Fowler (hardware), DeWitt, NE. (13 December 1906). Advertisement: "Christmas silverware... Victor Silver Co. [/ Derby Silver Co. / International Silver Co.] ... " [with possibly relevant illustrations of spoon and fork]. The DeWitt Eagle (DeWitt, Nebraska), p. 1, cols. 5-6. (Viewed 15 November 2021. C01448).

  • See worldcat.org for possible locations, or contact area public library.

1906 - advertisement

The Leader, Minneapolis, MN. (21 December 1906). Advertisement: "... Christmas suggestions... shaving mugs and brush, quadruple plate derby silver [/International Silver Co.] ... " [no illustrations]. The Minneapolis Journal, p. 5, cols. 5-7. (Viewed 15 April 2020. D01140).



1907 advertisements

See the ads


1907 - advertisement

Hufnagel, Mount Vernon, NY. (31 January 1907). Advertisement: "We have a Standard and That is a High One... Regular Agent... Derby Silver Co. [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with no illustrations]. The Daily Argus (Mount Vernon, New York), p. 2, cols. 6-7. (Viewed 29 August 2020. E01266-67).

1907 - advertisement

International Silver Co. (10 December 1907). Advertisement: "... Makers of wares in Sterling Silver, Gold and Silver Plate and Rich Cut Glass... Salesrooms: Meriden, New York, Chicago, Hamilton, Ontario; Factories: ’A,’ formerly Barbour Silver Co., ’E,’ formerly Meriden Britannia Co., ’F,’ formerly Meriden Silver Plate Co., ’H,’ formerly Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co.; ’N,’ formerly Wilcox Silver Plate Co.; also Bridgeport [presumably Holmes & Edwards], Derby [presumably Derby Silver Co.], Norwich [presumably Norwich Cutlery], Waterbury [presumably Rogers & Brother and Rogers & Hamilton], Wallingford [presumably Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co. and Watrous Manufacturing Co.], and Canada" [with no illustrations]. Meriden Morning Record, p. 9, col. 1. (Viewed 29 June 2020. F01272).



1908 advertisements

See the ads


1908 - advertisement

International Silver Co. (2 April 1908). Advertisement: "... Makers of wares in Sterling Silver, Gold and Silver Plate and Rich Cut Glass... Salesrooms: Meriden, New York, Chicago, Hamilton, Ontario; Factories: ’A,’ formerly Barbour Silver Co., ’E,’ formerly Meriden Britannia Co., ’F,’ formerly Meriden Silver Plate Co., ’H,’ formerly Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co.; ’N,’ formerly Wilcox Silver Plate Co.; also Bridgeport [presumably Holmes & Edwards], Derby [presumably Derby Silver Co.], Norwich [presumably Norwich Cutlery], Waterbury [presumably Rogers & Brother and Rogers & Hamilton], Wallingford [presumably Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co. and Watrous Manufacturing Co.], and Canada" [with no illustrations]. Meriden Morning Record, p. 7, col. 1. (Viewed 2 July 2020. F01303).

1908 - advertisement

International Silver Co. (11 June 1908). Advertisement: "... Makers of wares in Sterling Silver, Gold and Silver Plate and Rich Cut Glass... Salesrooms: Meriden, New York, Chicago, Hamilton, Ontario; Factories: ’A,’ formerly Barbour Silver Co., ’E,’ formerly Meriden Britannia Co., ’F,’ formerly Meriden Silver Plate Co., ’H,’ formerly Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co.; ’N,’ formerly Wilcox Silver Plate Co.; also Bridgeport [presumably Holmes & Edwards], Derby [presumably Derby Silver Co.], Norwich [presumably Norwich Cutlery], Waterbury [presumably Rogers & Brother and Rogers & Hamilton], Wallingford [presumably Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co. and Watrous Manufacturing Co.], and Canada" [with no illustrations]. Meriden Weekly Republican, p. 3, col. 1. (Viewed 22 October 2020. F01625).

1908 - advertisement

International Silver Co. (13 August 1908). Advertisement: "... Makers of wares in Sterling Silver, Gold and Silver Plate and Rich Cut Glass... Salesrooms: Meriden, New York, Chicago, Hamilton, Ontario; Factories: ’A,’ formerly Barbour Silver Co., ’E,’ formerly Meriden Britannia Co., ’F,’ formerly Meriden Silver Plate Co., ’H,’ formerly Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co.; ’N,’ formerly Wilcox Silver Plate Co.; also Bridgeport [presumably Holmes & Edwards], Derby [presumably Derby Silver Co.], Norwich [presumably Norwich Cutlery], Waterbury [presumably Rogers & Brother and Rogers & Hamilton], Wallingford [presumably Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co. and Watrous Manufacturing Co.], and Canada" [with no illustrations]. Meriden Weekly Republican, p. 3, col. 1. (Viewed 10 November 2020. F01866).

1908 - advertisement

M. M. Cohen Co., Spokane, WA. (c. 30 November 1908). Advertisement: "... Toilet Sets, Derby Silver Co.’s [/ International Silver Co.] beautiful 3 piece toilet sets, plain and embossed designs... " [with no illustrations]. The Spokane Press (Washington), p. 2, cols. 5-8. (Viewed 13 May 2019; H00867-68).

1908 - advertisement

M. M. Cohen Co., Spokane, WA. (c. 4 December 1908). Advertisement: "... Toilet Sets, Derby Silver Co.’s [/ International Silver Co.] beautiful 3 piece toilet sets, plain and embossed designs... " [with no illustrations]. The Spokane Press (Washington), p. 2, col. 3-6. (Viewed 13 May 2019; H00869-70).



1909 - news brief - designer Henry Berry passes away

(28 September 1909). Brief state news ["Shelton— Henry Berry, chief designer for the Derby Silver company for over a quarter of a century [died]... " Norwich Bulletin (Connecticut), p. 6, col. 3. (Viewed 23 April 2020. D01293).


1909 advertisements

See the ads


1909 - advertisement

The Fair, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. (22 June 1909). Advertisement: "... Quadruple Silver and Gold Plated Ware... Victor Silver Co. [/ Derby Silver Co. / International Silver Co.] ... " [with no product illustrations]. Cedar Rapids Evening Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa), p. 7, cols. 4-7. (Viewed 15 November 2021. C01449).

  • See worldcat.org for possible locations, or contact area public library.

1909 - advertisement

International Silver Company. (1 September 1909). Advertisement: "Sterling Silver, Silver Plate and Cut Glass... Factories: The Barbour Silver Co., The Holmes & Edwards Silver Co., Meriden Britannia Co., The Meriden Cut Glass Co., 1847 Rogers Bros., Rogers & Brother; Rogers, Smith & Co.; Wilcox Silver Plate Co., The Derby Silver Co., The Meriden Silver Plate Co., The Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co., The Rogers & Hamilton Co.; Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co., The Watrous Mfg. Co." The Jewelers’ Circular, p. 31. (Viewed 19 September 2017. G00475.)

1909 - advertisement

M. M. Cohen & Co., Spokane, Washington. (3 December 1909). Advertisement: "Derby Silver Co. [/ International Silver Co.] 3-piece Toilet Sets... " [no illustrations]. The Spokane Press (Washington), p. 6, cols. 1-5. (Viewed 18 April 2020. D01179-80).

1909 - advertisement

Palais Royal, Washington, DC. (17 December 1909). Advertisement: "... Derby Silver [/ International Silver Co.] Sets... German Silver Sets... Brush, Comb and Mirror Sets... Men’s Military Brush Sets... " [with abstract illustration]. Evening Star (Washington, DC), p. 15, col. 5-7. (Viewed 12 May 2019; H00860-61).

1909 - advertisement

Palais Royal, Washington, DC. (19 December 1909). Advertisement: "... Derby Silver [/ International Silver Co.] Sets... The ’Bridal Rose,’ the ’English Thread’ and the ’Classic’ are famous patterns..." [with abstract illustrations of a comb, mirror and brush]. Sunday Star / Evening Star (Washington, DC), p. 4, cols. 3-5. (Viewed 28 May 2020. H01762-63).



1910s

191? - design catalogue

Derby Silver Company / (ISC). (191?). [Sales catalog] No. 2. Approximately 452 pages. (Updated 11 April 2017. A01122.)


1910 advertisements

See the ads


1910 - advertisement

Ryner, 938 Pacific Ave., presumably Tacoma, Washington. (28 October 1910). Advertisement: "... Derby Silver Co.’s [/ International Silver Co.’s] Toilet Sets... " The Tacoma Times (Tacoma, WA), p. 2, cols. 1-2. (Viewed 1 October 2018. B00648).

1910 - advertisement

Walker’s, Salt Lake City, Utah. (14 December 1910). Advertisement: "Ladies’ [Toilet] Sets; Made of Derby silver [/ International Silver Co.], handsomely engraved. Set consists of mirror, comb and brush... " [with no illustrations]. The Salt Lake Herald-Republican (Salt Lake City, Utah), p. 16, col. 5. (Viewed 17 June 2019. D00822-23).

1910 - advertisement

Marks Bros., San Francisco, CA. (16 December 1910). Advertisement: "Open evenings until Christmas... Toilet Sets... a special lot of 50 Derby Silver [/ International Silver Co.] 3-piece Toilet Sets, consisting of handsome mirror, brush and comb..." [with no illustrations]. The San Francisco Call, p. 18, cols. 6-7. (Viewed 28 May 2020. H01766).

1910 - advertisement

Brandeis Stores, Omaha, Nebraska. (17 December 1910). Advertisement: "... Silverware and Jewelry for Gifts, Derby Silver Plate, made by the International Silver Co., best in the world... " [with unclear illustrations]. Omaha Daily Bee (Nebraska), p. 12. (Viewed 2 October 2018. B00669-70).

1910 - advertisement

Marks Bros., San Francisco, CA. (18 December 1910). Advertisement: "... Various depts. ... Toilet Sets— Comb, brush and mirror; made of Derby silver [/ International Silver Co.]. 50 styles... " [with abstract illustration to the right]. The San Francisco Call, p. 46, col. 6. (Viewed 28 May 2020. H01767-68).

1910 - advertisement

Ludwig Baumann & Co., New York. (22 December 1910). Advertisement: "... Useful Gifts at Unusual Prices... Derby Silver Co.’s [/ International Silver Co.] Toilet Sets... Twelve designs to select from... " [with abstract illustration of comb, mirror and brush]. . The Evening World (New York), p. 12, cols. 3-6. (Viewed 29 May 2020. H01769-70).

1910 - advertisement

Walker’s, Salt Lake City, UT. (22 December 1910). Advertisement: "... Xmas Shopping... For Women; Derby Silver [/ International Silver Co.] Toilet Sets... " [with no illustrations]. Deseret Evening News (Salt Lake City, Utah), p. 9, col. 4. (Viewed 29 May 2020. H01771-72)

1910 - advertisement

The Whitehouse, Spokane, WA. (23 December 1910). Advertisement: "... A Christmas Half-Price Sale... Toilet Sets... Constructed of fine Derby silver [/ International Silver Co.]. Sets include comb, brush and mirror... " [with no illustrations]. The Spokane Press (Washington), presumably p. 9, cols. 5-7. (Viewed 2 June 2020. 1952-54).



1911 advertisements

See the ads


1911 - advertisement

Palais Royal, Washington, DC. (22 January 1911). Advertisement: "... Derby Silver [/ International Silver Co., various items] ... " [no clearly relevant illustrations]. The Washington Herald (Washington, DC), p. 7. (Viewed 2 October 2018. B00679-80).

1911 - advertisement

Palais Royal, Washington, DC. (23 January 1911). Advertisement: "... Derby Silver [/ International Silver Co., various items] ... " [with illustrations possibly of Derby Silver Co. designs]. The Washington Herald (Washington, DC), p. 4, cols. 5-7. (Viewed 2 October 2018. B00681-82).

1911 - advertisement

The Owl Drug Store Co., presumably Seattle. (14 December 1911). Advertisement: "... ’Derby’ Silver-Plated [/ International Silver Co.] Comb & Brush Sets... " [with no product illustrations]. The Seattle Star (Washington), p. 5, col. 5. (Viewed 1 October 2018. B00640-41).



1912 advertisements

See the ads


1912 - advertisement

Palais Royal, Washington, DC. (11 December 1912). Advertisement: "... Derby Silver [/ International Silver Co.] ..." [with illustration]. The Washington Times (Washington, DC), p. 4, cols. 6-8. (Viewed 2 October 2018. B00675-76).

1912 - advertisement

Palais Royal, Washington, DC. (15 December 1912). Advertisement: "... This Derby Silver [/ International Silver Co.] Set... Military Sets... Whisk Brooms... Hat Brushes... Shaving Mugs... Clothes Brushes... Puff Jars.... Hair Receivers... " Evening Star (Washington, DC), p. 4, cols. 1-2. (Viewed 2 October 2018. B00673-74).

1912 - advertisement

Palais Royal, Washington, DC. (18 December 1912). Advertisement: "... This Derby Silver [/ International Silver Co.] Set... Military Sets... Whisk Brooms... Hat Brushes... Shaving Mugs... Clothes Brushes... Puff Jars... Hair Receivers... " [with illustration]. The Washington Times (Washington, DC), p. 4, cols. 6-8. (Viewed 2 October 2018. B00677-78).



1913 advertisements

See the ads


1913 - advertisement

Marks Isaacs Co., New Orleans. (11 December 1913). Advertisement: "We suggest useful Christmas gifts... Toilet Sets, comb, brush and mirror, over 20 different styles and finishes, in fine Derby silver [/ International Silver Co.] ..." The Herald (New Orleans), p. 4, col 1-5. (Viewed 1 October 2018. B00642).

1913 - advertisement

MacDougall-Southwick Co., Seattle. (22 December 1913). Advertisement: "... Derby Silver [/ International Silver Co.] Hat Pin Holders... " The Seattle Star, p. 5, col. 6-8. (Viewed 2 October 2018. B00671-72).



1914 - news mention

(2 March 1914). Shelton and Derby suffer severely in wind and flood [with mention of International Silver Co. and "Derby Silver Cutlery Co.", presumably this includes the Derby Silver Co."] The Bridgeport Evening Farmer (Connecticut), p. 2, col. 4. (Viewed 2 October 2018. B00664).


1914 advertisements

See the ads


1914 - advertisement

Rosenbaum Company, Pittsburgh, PA. (18 March 1914). Advertisement: "... Selling the Wolk & Co. stock of fine silverware... Derby Silver [/ International Silver Co.] tea sets... " [with possibly related abstract product illustrations]. The Pittsburg Press (Pittsburgh, PA), p. 13. (Viewed 27 December 2020. E01261).

  • See worldcat.org for locations.

1914 - advertisement

The McAlpin Store, Cincinnati, OH. (20 December 1914). Advertisement: "... Three-piece toilet sets in Derby Silver [/ International Silver Co.]; brush, comb and mirror... " [with no illustrations]. Cincinnati Enquirer (Ohio), p. 11. (Viewed 29 August 2020. E01259).

  • See worldcat.org for locations.

1914 - advertisement

Palais Royal, presumably Washington, DC. (23 December 1914). Advertisement: "... Derby Silver [/ International Silver Co.] ... For ’Her’— Brush, Comb and Mirror, as pictured [illustration to the right]. For ’Him’— a pair of Military Brushes and Comb ...." Evening Star (Washington, DC), p. 13, col. 5. (Viewed 1 October 2018. B00649-50).



1915 - spotlighted advertisement - Derby Silver Co. presumably in Panama-Pacific Exposition

International Silver Company. (1 March 1915). Advertisement: "The International Silver Co. invite the trade to visit their exhibit at the Panama-Pacific Exposition [20 February - 4 December 1915] Varied Industries Building, Section Fifteen... Derby Silver Co. ... " [with illustration presumably of ISC’s architectural booth display]. Hardware Dealers’ Magazine, unknown page number. (Viewed 30 April 2020. D00860).

  • See worldcat.org for possible locations.

1915 - advertisement

G. M. McKelvey Co., Youngstown, Ohio. (2 July 1915). Advertisement: "... Toilet Sets... fine Derby silver [/ International Silver Co.]; consisting of three pieces— comb, brush and mirror..." [with no related illustrations]. The Mahoning Dispatch (Canfield, Ohio), presumably p. 8, cols. 3-4. (Viewed 1 October 2018. B00634-35).


1916 advertisements

See the ads


1916 - classified advertisement

Derby Silver Co. (/ International Silver Co.) (8 July 1916). Classified advertisement: "Spinners— On German silver and Britannia metal; no labor troubles; permanent positions. Apply Derby Silver Co., Derby, Conn." The Washington Times (Washington, DC), p. 15. col. 2. (Viewed 1 October 2018. B00643).

1916 - advertisement

Marks Isaacs Co., New Orleans. (14 December 1916). Advertisement: "... Derby Silver [/ International Silver Co.] Toilet Sets ... Derby Silver Sets... Derby Silver Toilet and Manicure Sets... " The Herald Times (New Orleans), possible Christmas supplement, presumably p. 8. cols. 3-7. (Viewed 2 October 2018. B00667-68).

1916 - advertisement

Palais Royal, Washington, DC. (17 December 1916). Advertisement: "... Silver-Plated Ware... Derby Silver-Plated [/ International Silver Co.] Sets— Women’s brush, comb and mirror... " [with no illustrations]. Sunday Star / Evening Star (Washington, DC), p. 7, cols. 1-2. (Viewed 7 May 2020. H01419-20).



1917 advertisements

See the ads


1917 - advertisement

Palais Royal, presumably Washington, DC. (19 December 1917). Advertisement: "... Derby Silver [/ International Silver Co.] Toilet Sets... " [with no related illustrations]. The Washington Times (Washington, DC), p. 20, col. 2. (Viewed 1 October 2018. B00653).

1917 - advertisement

Palais Royal, presumably Washington, DC. (27 December 1917). Advertisement: "... Derby Silver Toilet Sets [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with no illustration]. The Washington Times (Washington, DC), p. 5, col. 6. (Viewed 12 May 2019; H00854-55).



1918 advertisements

See the ads


1918 - advertisement

Palais Royal, presumably Washington, DC. (31 January 1918). Advertisement: "... Smoking Sets... Of derby silver [/ International Silver Co.] ... " Evening Star (Washington, DC), p. 5, col. 7. (Viewed 1 October 2018. B00632-33).

1918 - advertisement

Rothschilds’, presumably Chicago, IL. (22 December 1918). Advertisement: "... Annual Christmas Discount Sale! ... Derby Silver [/ International Silver Co.] Brush, Comb and Mirror Sets... " [with no product illustrations]. Chicago Daily Tribune, p. B8. (Viewed 29 August 2020. E01262).

  • See worldcat.org for locations.



1919 advertisements

See the ads


1919 - advertisement

Bush Terminal Sales Building, New York. (23 April 1919). Advertisement: "A beacon of light for retailers... Here a vast assortment of American and foreign products... Derby Silver Co. ... International Silver Co. ... Room 1922 ... " [with no product illustrations]. New York Times, p. 25, col. 2. (Viewed 30 April 2020. H01274).

  • Online - fultonhistory.com. (Search the archive, "New York NY Times 1919 Apr 16-30 Grayscale (274)", and scroll down for the link.)

1919 - advertisement

Palais Royal, presumably Washington, DC. (7 December 1919). Advertisement: "... Silverware Gifts for Men... Men’s Military Sets... Derby Silver Co. [/ International Silver Co.] ..." [with product illustrations.] Evening Star (Washington, DC), p. 24, cols. 1-4. (Viewed 1 October 2018. B00644-45).

1919 - advertisement

Palais Royal, presumably Washington, DC. (21 December 1919). Advertisement: "... Men’s Sets, Derby Silver [/ International Silver Co.] ..." [with apparently no related illustrations]. Evening Star (Washington, DC), p. 24, col. 4. (Viewed 1 October 2018. B00646-47).



1920s

1920 advertisements

See the ads


1920 - advertisement

Palais Royal, presumably Washington, DC. (5 December 1920). Advertisement: "... Silverware Gifts for Men... Men’s Derby Silver [ / International Silver Co.] Military Sets... consisting of two brushes and comb in lined box, a large assortment of styles, some perfectly plain, hammered, engraved and fancy pattern..." [Also see Derby Silver mentions to the left; with no clearly identifiable illustrations.] Evening Star (Washington, DC), p. 9. cols. 1-2. (Viewed 1 October 2018. B00636-38).

1920 - advertisement

Palais Royal, presumably Washington, DC. (13 December 1920). Advertisement: "... Extra quality Plated Silver Gifts for Men... Derby Silver [ / International Silver Co.] shaving stand... shaving mug... military sets... " [with product illustrations]. Evening Star (Washington, DC), p. 14, cols. 3-5. (Viewed 1 October 2018. B00639-40).



1921 advertisements

See the ads


1921 - advertisement

Palais Royal, presumably Washington, DC. (30 November 1921). Advertisement: "... Silver-plated toilet ware... Derby Silver [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with product illustration]. Evening Star (Washington, DC), p. 15, col. 3. (Viewed 1 October 2018. B00651-52).

1921 - advertisement

Palais Royal, presumably Washington, DC. (18 December 1921). Advertisement: "... Comb, Brush and Mirror Set, Derby silver... " [/ International Silver Co.; with abstract illustration]. Evening Star (Washington, DC), p. , col. . (Viewed 12 May 2019; H00856-57).

1921 - advertisement

Osgoods Department Drug Stores, presumably Oakland, CA. (23 December 1921). Advertisement: "... Christmas Reductions... Silver Plated Ware... Victor Silver Co. ... " [/ Derby Silver Co. / International Silver Co.]. [with no product illustrations]. Oakland Tribune (California), p. 13, cols. 1-2. (Viewed 23 December 2021. C01450).

  • See worldcat.org for possible locations, or contact area public library.



1922 advertisements

See the ads


1922 - advertisement

Snellenburg & Co., Philadelphia. (20 June 1922). Advertisement: "... Five-piece quadruple silver-plated tea sets, made by the Derby Silver Co. [/ International Silver Co.] ..." [with illustration]. Evening Public Ledger (Philadelphia, PA), p. 17, col. 3. (Viewed 2 October 2018. B00662-63).

1922 - advertisement

Miller & Rhodes, presumably Richmond, VA. (6 August 1922). Advertisement: "... Four-Piece Silver Coffee Set... The Coffee Pot, Sugar Urn, and Cream Pitcher of this set are of quadruple plate, and was made by the Derby Silver Plate Company [/ International Silver Co.]— one of the best makers in America..." Richmond-Times Dispatch (Richmond, VA), p. 4, cols. 4-5. (Viewed 1 October 2018. B00630-31).

1922 - advertisement

Palais Royale, Washington, DC. (21 November 1922). Advertisement: "Silverware that adds dignity and charm to the Thanksgiving table... fern dishes... castor sets... in Derby silver plate [/ International Silver Co.] ... serving tray... " [with no illustrations]. Evening Star (Washington, DC), p. 20. (Viewed 18 April 2020. D01181).

1922 - advertisement

Palais Royal, Washington, DC. (19 December 1922). Advertisement: "... Five Unusually Interesting Christmas Silverware Specials... Manicure Sets, Derby silver... Jewel Boxes... Cloth Brushes... Hat Brushes... " [no related illustrations]. The Washington Times (Washington, DC), p. 10. (Viewed 24 April 2020. C01230).



1923 - advertisement

Palais Royal, presumably Washington, DC. (12 December 1923). Advertisement: "... Of Derby silver plate [/International Silver Co.], 2 brushes and comb, in lined case... 8-piece Manicure Set, Derby silver plate... " [with no relevant illustrations]. Evening Star (Washington, DC), p. 23, col 3. (Viewed 1 October 2018. B00629).

1924 - spotlighted news mention - Derby Silver Co. in St. Louis convention exhibit

(3 September 1924). Notes of the exhibits made during the great [American National Retail Jewelers’ Association] A. N. R. J. A. convention: The convention exhibits [Hotel Statler, St. Louis, MO (25 August - 3 September 1924)]. Jewelers’ Circular, pp. 160-64. (Viewed 20 May 2020. H01609-10).

"International Silver Co., Meriden, Conn. ... It would tax most any descriptive power to adequately describe the display made at the convention by the International Silver Co. ... sterling flatware and hollowware, plated flatware and hollowware, pieces of old Dutch design and the Paisley line gold plated. A full line of toiletware was also on display... International Sterling... 1847 Rogers Bros. ... Derby Silver... Barbour [Silver] line... Simpson, Hall & Miller [sic]... Wilcox & Everston [sic]... Holmes & Edwards... Meriden Silver [Plate Co.]... Forbes [Silver] ... Watrous Mfg. Co. ... Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. ... Wilcox Silver [Plate] Co. ...." (Excerpt from above.)


1924 - advertisement

International Silver Co. (30 April 1924). Advertisement: "... International Silverplate... Designed to take its place in daily family life... " [with product illustrations and trademark of... Derby Silver Co.]. Jewelers’ Circular, p. 60. (Viewed 25 July 2021. R01601).

1927 - advertisement

Fearl & Son, Hutchinson, KS. (29 July 1927). Advertisement: "... Silver Plated Holloware... Tea Sets... Trays... Sugar and Cream Sets... Derby [Silver Company] [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with no product illustrations]. The Hutchinson News (Hutchinson, KS), p. 5. (Viewed 29 June 2021. C01439).

  • See worldcat.org for possible locations, or contact area public library.

1929 or earlier - design booklet (missing)

International Silver Co. (1929 or earlier). [Booklet HW-149; cited advertisement mentions Derby Silver Company Division (Chateau design); however it’s unclear if Derby Silver Company designs are in the booklet as only ISC is specified]. Number of pages unknown. No copy known to be in a public library. (Viewed 28 July 2020. C00904-05).

  • Offline - citation - International Silver Co. (May 1929). [Advertisement]. Good Housekeeping, p. 135.

1929 - advertisement

International Silver Co. (May 1929). Advertisement: "Worthy to be jewels of the home... Louis XIV period is beautifully exemplified in the Chateau design ... Derby Silver Company Division [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with illustration of percolator set, including tray, sugar bowl, cream pitcher and bonbon dish]. Good Housekeeping, p. 135. (Viewed 28 July 2020. C00904-05).

  • See worldcat.org for locations.


1930s

1930 - article mention

(25 August 1930). Interesting Connecticut industry; International Silver Company, Meriden, Conn. [with mention of Derby Silver Co.]. Hartford Courant, p. 17. (Viewed 7 August 2020. D00408).

  • See worldcat.org for locations.


1930 advertisements

See the ads


1930 - advertisement

Raymond’s, presumably Boston, MA. (11 November 1930). Advertisement: "... Derby Silver [/ International Silver Co.] Toilet Sets... For Men... For Ladies... " [with illustrations of mirrors, combs and brushes]. Boston Globe (Massachusetts), p. 5. (Viewed 8 August 2020. C00906-07).

  • See worldcat.org for locations.

1930 - advertisement

Raymond’s, presumably Boston, MA. (7 December 1930). Advertisement: "... Derby Silver-Plated [/ International Silver Co.] Toilet Sets ... " [with abstract illustrations of mirror, brush and comb]. Boston Globe (Massachusetts), p. A14, cols. 3-4. (Viewed 8 August 2020. C00908-09).

  • See worldcat.org for locations.

1930 - advertisement

Raymond’s, presumably Boston, MA. (21 December 1930). Advertisement: "... More Derby Silver [/ International Silver Co.] Toilet Sets ... " [with abstract illustrations of mirror and comb]. Boston Globe (Massachusetts), p. A14, col. 1. (Viewed 8 August 2020. C00910-11).

  • See worldcat.org for locations.



1933 - spotlighted article - Derby plant to be moved to Meriden

Derby, Jan 4. (AP). (4 January 1933). Derby plant of [International Silver] Co. to be moved here; Future business will be conducted at Factory E. Meriden Daily Journal, p. 1. col. 3. (Viewed 30 December 2020. E01099).

1936 - spotlighted article mention

Snow, William G. (17 April 1936). Meriden’s silverware industry history [with mention of Derby Silver Co.] The Meriden Daily Journal [Fiftieth Anniversary issue (1886-1936)], unknown page numbers. (Viewed 30 December 2020. D01699).


1936 articles

See the articles


1936 - article mention

(17 April 1936). Meriden’s history day by day for 50 years [with mention: "1933; Jan 4— Announcement by International Silver Co. that Derby plant would be closed and brought here"]. The Meriden Daily Journal [Fiftieth Anniversary issue (1886-1936)], unknown page number. (Viewed 26 November 2020. F01936).

1936 - article mention

(17 April 1936). International Silver Co. [with mention of Derby Silver Co.] The Meriden Daily Journal [Fiftieth Anniversary issue (1886-1936)], unknown page number. (Viewed 25 November 2020. D01700).



1940s

1944 - advertisement

The Broadway, Los Angeles, CA. (10 December 1944). Advertisement: "Harry W. Smith Collection of Rare and Authentic Old American Silverplate... distinguished Christmas gifts... Derby [Silver Co.] hexagon castware flower basket.... Derby shell boudoir basket, made 1888... Victor [Silver Co.] (unicorn mark) bonbon dish..." [with no photos]. Los Angeles Times, Part IV, p. 12. (Viewed 8 August 2020. C00903).

  • See worldcat.org for locations.

1947 - secondary source

May, Earl Chapin. (1947). "Derby Silver Company" mention, (pp. 118). In Century of silver, 1847-1947; Connecticut Yankees and a noble metal. 388 pp. New York: E.M. McBride & Company. (Updated 17 April 2017. DM.)


1960s

1966 - encyclopedia entry

Rainwater, Dorothy T. (1966). "Derby Silver Co." [with marks], (p. 39). In American silver manufacturers: Their marks, trademarks and history. Everybodys Press: Hanover, PA. (Viewed 5 August 2020. L01882-83; L01892).

1966 - encyclopedia entry

Rainwater, Dorothy T. (1966). "International Silver Co." [with mention of Derby Silver Co.], (pp. 82-3). In American silver manufacturers: Their marks, trademarks and history. Everybodys Press: Hanover, PA. (Viewed 12 August 2020. L01882-83 L01900-01).

1966 - encyclopedia entry

Rainwater, Dorothy T. (1966). "Victor Silver Co." [Derby Silver Co. trademark], (p. 189). In American silver manufacturers: Their marks, trademarks and history. Everybodys Press: Hanover, PA. (Viewed 5 August 2020. L01882-83; L10920).

1967 - magazine article mention

Hogan, E. P. (November 1967). The card receiver in Victorian silverplate. Spinning Wheel, pp. 12-13. (Viewed 10 November 2017. AAA00697.)

Illustrations:
> Derby Silver Co.: card receiver (1883)
> Hartford Silver Plate Co.: card receiver (1856-62);
> Meriden Britannia Co.: two card receivers (1873, 1882); eight illustrations of card receivers from 1882 catalogue;
> Meriden Silver Plate Co.: card receiver (c. 1885);
> Rogers, Smith & Co.: card receiver (1856-62);
> Also, Middletown Plate Co.; Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co.; Wilcox Silver Plate Co.; and Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. are mentioned.

  • Offline - "Meriden - Industries - Silver" file, Meriden Public Library, CT.
  • See worldcat.org for other locations.


1968 articles

See the articles


1968 - article mention

Hogan, E. P. (June 1968). Brides baskets and bowls [with mention and photo of Victor Silver Co. (Derby Silver Co.) stand (undated)]. Spinning Wheel, pp. 16-17. (Updated 23 July 2021. AAA00697; R01597.)

  • Online - archive.org. (Email-based registration required.)
  • Offline - "Meriden - Industries - Silver" file, Meriden Public Library, CT.

1968 - article mention

Cole, Ann Kilborn. (9 June 1968). American plated silver [with mention: "... Many names still known today were those of silvermakers and pewter makers in Connecticut... Derby Silver Co. ..." Philadelphia Inquirer (Magazine), p. 44. (Viewed 8 September 2020. F00956-57).

  • See worldcat.org for locations.

1968 - magazine article mention

Hogan, E. P. (December 1968). Figural napkin rings for collectors. Spinning Wheel, pp. 12-14. (Viewed 9 November 2017. AAA00696.)

Illustrations:
> Barbour Silver [Plate] Co. pear and leaves napkin ring (1895).
> Derby Silver Co. bird on wishbone napkin ring (1886).
> Meriden Britannia Company: two reprinted pages from 1882 catalogue showing 13 napkin rings; reprinted excerpt from 1886 catalogue showing figural boy and girl pepper shakers and cat napkin ring; seven others (1873, 1877, 1878, 1879, 1886, 1888).
> Rogers, Smith & Co.: cupids holding napkin ring (1878).
> Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co.: two reprinted pages from 1886 catalogue showing 12 napkin rings; another one shown (1879).
> E. G. Webster & Bro. bird napkin ring (1873). > Wilcox Silver Plate Co. pug with glass eyes napkin ring (1884, another 1873).
> Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. squirrel napkin ring (1889).

  • Offline - "Meriden - Industries - Silver" file, Meriden Public Library, CT.
  • See worldcat.org for other locations.
"The trend toward ornamenting napkin rings with full round figures started about 1879 and reached its peak about 1886... So popular were these figural napkin rings that in a short three-year period— 1886, 1887, and 1888— five firms in the Meriden, Conn. area offered 82 different designs... By 1900, tastes had changed and the demand for fancy napkin rings dwindled away to nothing..." (Excerpt from above.)




1970s

1971 - magazine article mention

Hogan, E. P. (September 1971). Collectible silverplated jewel caskets of long ago. Spinning Wheel, pp. 10-11. (Viewed 11 November 2017. AAA00697.)

Illustrations:
> Derby Silver Co. / Victor Silver Co.: three jewel caskets, one in Art Nouveau style (1883, c. 1896, c. early 1900s);
> Meriden Britannia Co: three jewel caskets (1873-77, 1879, c. 1879);
> Meriden Silver Plate Co.: jewel casket (c. 1880);
> Middletown Plate Co.: jewel casket (c. 1874);
> Wilcox Silver Plate Co.: three jewel caskets (1884, 1896, c. 1896);
> Also, Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co. is mentioned.

  • Offline - "Meriden - Industries - Silver" file, Meriden Public Library, CT.
  • See worldcat.org for other locations.

1971 - magazine article mention

Lantz, Louise K. (September 1971, date needs confirmation). Pewter of the 1920’s. [Over 50 illustrations of objects shown, including reprinted illustration of promotional page entitled INSICO pewter brand, which "identifies Derby Silver Company" (/ISC); three pages entitled "Pewter by Wilcox" made by Wilcox Silver Plate Co. /ISC; and a reprinted promotional page by Puritan Pewter, a brand of the International Silver Company.] Spinning Wheel, pp. 24-26. (Viewed 11 November 2017. AAA00698.)

  • Offline - "Meriden - Industries - Silver" file, Meriden Public Library, CT.
  • See worldcat.org for other locations.

1975 - Derby Silver in exhibitions

(1975). Forms in metal: 275 years of metalsmithing in America exhibition catalogue. Exhibition dates: 17 January - 2 March 1975 at Finch College Museum of Art, New York and the Museum of Contemporary Crafts, New York; 16 March - 20 April 1975 at Cranbrook Academy of Art, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. (Viewed 17 October 2016. AAA00361.)

1975 - magazine article mention

Hogan, E. P. (June 1975). The old fashioned ice pitcher. Spinning Wheel. Four-page article but page numbers unclear.] (Viewed 10 November 2017. AAA00696.)

Illustrations:
> Derby Silver Co. (late 1880s);
> Meriden Britannia Co. double-walled ice pitchers (1855, 1867), ice urn (c. 1875), tilting pitcher sets (c. 1874, 1878);
> Rogers, Smith & Co. tilting pitcher set (1886);
> Wilcox Silver Plate Co. double-walled pitcher (1873) and tilting pitcher set (1885).
> Article also mentions Middletown Plate Co. and Rogers Bros. Mfg. Co.

  • Offline - "Meriden - Industries - Silver" file, Meriden Public Library, CT.
  • See worldcat.org for other locations.

1977 - secondary source

Hogan, Edmund P. (1977). On "Derby Silver Company", [pp. 55, 70, 158, 160 (see excerpt above)]. In An American heritage: A book about the International Silver Company. (Updated 17 April 2017. DM.)

1978 - magazine article mention

Hogan, E. P. (April 1978). 19th century call bells in silverplate. Spinning Wheel, pp. 16-17+. (Viewed 11 November 2017. AAA00698.)

Illustrations:
> Meriden Britannia Co.: 8 call bells from 1861 catalogue; 3 figural call bells from their 1878 catalogue; 18 call bells from their 1886 catalogue;
> Also, Bradley & Hubbard Manufacturing Company; Derby Silver Company; Meriden Bronze Company; Meriden Silver Plate Co.; Middletown Plate Co.; Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co.; Wilcox Silver Plate Co.

  • Offline - "Meriden - Industries - Silver" file, Meriden Public Library, CT.
  • See worldcat.org for other locations.

1979 - magazine article mention

Hogan, E. P. (March 1979). Silverplated toilet ware of long ago. [Includes reprinted illustrations: two design set illustrations by American Silverplate Co. (c. 1915; c. 1920); two by Derby Silver Company (c. 1904; c. 1920); Forbes Silver Co. (1914); Meriden Britannia Company (c. 1900); Meriden Silver Plate Co. / Eureka Silver Co. (c. 1920); Victor Silver Co. (n. d.)]. Spinning Wheel, pp. 32-33. (9 November 2017. AAA00695.)

  • Offline, "Meriden - Industries - Silver" file, Meriden Public Library, CT.
  • See worldcat.org for other locations.
"Art Nouveau designs were widely used and in this area the Derby Silver Company seems to have excelled. Under both the Derby and Victor trademarks they offered more than twenty-five designs..." (Excerpt from article above.)


1980s

1980 - secondary source

Hogan, Edmund P. (1980). "Derby Silver Company" mentions, [pp. 23 (call bells), 26 (photo of napkin ring, 1886), 39 (pitchers and Tilters), 41 (photo of pitcher, 1880s), 64 (photo of nut bowl, c. 1890), 111 (photo of tray / card receiver, 1883), 114 (photo of jewel casket, 1883), 117 (photos of jewel casket, c. 1900; Victor Silver Co jewel casket, c. 1900), 119-20 (bride’s baskets with photo of design, undated), 142-45 (illustrations bathroom ware - two sets by Victor Silver Co. and three by Derby Silver Co.)]. In The elegance of old silver plate and some personalities. (Updated 17 April 2017. DM.)

"Art nouveau designs were widely used, and in this field the Derby Silver Company seems to have excelled. Under both the Derby and Victor trademarks,4 they offered more than twenty-five designs with such names as ’Love’s messages’, ’The Blue Bells’, ’Shower of Roses’, ’The Peerless’, ’The Cupid’, ’The Birth and the Rose’, ’The Orchid Girl’, ’The Marguerite’, ’Joy of Dawn’, ’Cupid’s Courtship’, ’Pansy’, ’Iris’, ’Daffodil’ and ’Orchid’." (Excerpt from above.)


1986 - Derby Silver Co. in Met exhibition

(1986). "Derby Silver Company", mentions (pp. 275-77, 419). In: Burke, Doreen Bulger et al. (1986). In pursuit of beauty: Americans and the Aesthetic Movement. (Book accompanying exhibition; includes primary source-oriented bibliography). New York: Metropolitan Museum of Art / Rizzoli. (Viewed 3 July 2016. A00522; A00977; A00981.)

1987 - magazine article

Cramer, Diana. (September /October 1987). [Derby Silver Company - cigarette box]. Silver Magazine. (Viewed 8 September 2017. G00204.)

1987-88 - exhibition labels - Derby Silver Company in Hartford exhibition

Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford. (c. 1987). Exhibition labels / checklist for A decade of collecting Connecticut industrial arts (1 December 1987 - 31 August 1988) [including "Derby Silver Company. Tea service."] [The list might be incomplete.] (Viewed 25 November 2018. B01209-17; B01219-20).

  • Offline - exhibition labels / checklist - Connecticut Historical Society, curatorial area, Hartford.
  • Offline - pre-exhibition planning documentation, 6 pp. - Connecticut Historical Society archive, Hartford.



Click the following link to see designs and documentation for other historical silver companies that were connected to the International Silver Company, and those from the Meriden area; go to the historical Meriden design overview page and scroll down to section D: "ISC, predecessors & divisions" and E: "Other featured companies".



1990s

1991 - magazine article

Cramer, Diana. (July / August 1991). [Derby Silver Company - silver plate]. Silver Magazine. (Viewed 7 September 2017. G00203.)

1992-99 - exhibition checklist and show venues - Derby Silver Company / ISC in travelling exhibition

The Museums at Stony Brook. (c. 1997). Exhibition checklist for Shaken, not stirred: Cocktail shakers and design exhibition (3 May - 4 September 1997). (For venues and exhibited design, see the Derby Silver Company section.) (Viewed 28 November 2018. B01222-13)

  • Offline - The Long Island Museum of American Art, History, and Carriages (formerly The Museums at Stony Brook, Long Island, New York). (Also supplied venues and dates.)

1995 - Dallas Museum of Art exhibition

Venable, Charles L. (1995). Silver in America, 1840-1940: A century of splendor. Book / catalogue accompanying exhibition at the Dallas Museum of Art (6 November 1994 - 29 January 1995). (Viewed 21 August 2016. AAA00075.)

1996 - exhibition labels - Derby Silver Co. / ISC in Dallas Museum of Art exhibition

Dallas Museum of Art. (c. 1996). Exhibition labels for Hot cars, high fashion, cool stuff: Designs of the 20th century. [31 March - 14 July 1996; exhibited: Derby Silver Co. / ISC. (c. 1915-30). Pitcher. DMA collection.] (Updated 25 November 2018. AAA03380-82; B01218.)

1997 - news mention with photo - Derby Silver Co. / ISC in Museums at Stony Brook, NY, exhibition

Owens, Mitchell. (29 June 1997). From an effervescent era of tipplers in top hats [reporting on exhibition at Museums at Stony Brook, NY (3 May - 4 September 1997), including mention and photo of design in the show, George H. Berry for Derby Silver Co. / International Silver Co. (designed 1926). Golf bag cocktail shaker, tray, and six cups.]. (For other six venues, see the Derby Silver Company section.) New York Times, p. H31. (Viewed 28 November 2018. D00579).

  • See worldcat.org for locations.

"Curiously, many of America’s cocktail shakers, from the sublime to the ridiculous, hailed from Meriden, Conn., the home of the International Silver Company." (Excerpt from above.)


1998 - magazine mention and photo - Derby Silver Company / ISC in travelling exhibition

Henderson, Helen B. (November 1998). Shaken not stirred collectible bar ware [with mention and photo of George H. Berry for Derby Silver Company / International Silver Co. (designed 1926). Golf bag cocktail shaker, silver plate catalogue #1921, tray, and six cups and exhibitions at Bass Museum of Art, Miami Beach and San Francisco International Airport Museum]. (For other venues in the traveling show, see the Derby Silver Co. exhibitions section.) Antiques & Collecting Magazine, pp. 38-40+. (Viewed 28 November 2018. D00580).

  • See worldcat.org for locations.


2000s

2004 - encyclopedia entries

Rainwater, Dorothy T.; Fuller, Martin; Fuller, Collette. (2004). "Derby Silver Company" [with marks] and "Victor Silver Company" [with mark; a Derby Silver Co. trademark], (pp. 58, 261). Encyclopedia of American silver manufacturers, (revised and expanded 5th ed.). Schiffer Publishing: Atglen, PA. (Updated 5 August 2020. A02888; A02914; A02914b; A02914c.)

2004 - encyclopedia entry

Rainwater, Dorothy T.; Fuller, Martin; Fuller, Collette. (2004). "International Silver Company" [with mention of Derby Silver Co.], (p. 116-20). Encyclopedia of American silver manufacturers, (revised and expanded 5th ed.). Schiffer Publishing: Atglen, PA. (Viewed 12 August 2020. A02925a-c(-)27a-c).


2010s

2012 - mention in presented paper

Murphy, James. (2012). Shaken not stirred— the evolution of the cocktail shaker [with mention of Derby Silver Co. / International Silver Co., p. 9]. Presented paper at the First Dublin Gastronomy Symposium, (June 5-6). (Viewed 16 October 2018. C00301).

2016 - news mention - Derby Silver Co. / ISC in Dallas Museum of Art exhibition

Joseph, Dana. (2 November 2016). Dallas Museum of Art exhibition to explore the art of the cocktail [announcement of Shaken, Stirred, Styled: The Art of the Cocktail show (18 November 2016 - 12 November 2017), with mention of "one [cocktail shaker] like a golf bag" [George H. Berry for (Derby Silver Company) / ISC. (c. 1925). "1921" mixer. Silver plate. (Private lender).] Fort Worth Star-Telegram. (Viewed 28 November 2018. B01228-30).

2016-17 - exhibition checklist - Derby Silver Company / ISC in Dallas Museum of Art exhibition

Dallas Museum of Art. (c. 2016). Exhibition checklist for Shaken, stirred, styled: The art of the cocktail (18 November 2016 - 12 November 2017). [Exhibited design: George H. Berry for (Derby Silver Company) / ISC. (c. 1925). "1921" mixer. Silver plate. (Private lender.)] (Viewed 28 November 2018. AAA000155-56; AAA00542-43).

2017 - news mention and installation photo - Derby Silver Company / ISC in Dallas Museum of Art exhibition

Voon, Claire. (6 October 2017). A stirring history of cocktail design [with mention and installation photo of George H. Berry for (Derby Silver Company) / ISC. (c. 1925). "1921" mixer. Silver plate. (Private lender)]. Hyperallergic. (Viewed 29 November 2018. B01244).


n. d.

n. d. - map

(Undated). Derby Silver Company - fire insurance map. (Viewed 15 May 2017. A02437.)

n. d. - Wikipedia entry

(undated). "Derby Silver Company" entry. Wikipedia.org. (Viewed 3 December 2021).

n. d. - article

(Undated). "The Derby Silver Company". ("Showrooms were established in New York City, Chicago, and San Francisco. A considerable amount of silver was shipped to South America."). ConnecticutHistory.org. (Viewed 24 May 2016. A00699.)


Footnotes:
[1] Derby Silver Company, Derby, CT, was acquired by the International Silver Company in 1898. [See "A Guide to the International Silver Company Records, 1853-1921 (link to library entry)". University of Connecticut university libraries website. Viewed 24 May 2016. [A00660]

[2] For dates of operations: (Undated). "The Derby Silver Company" (online). ConnecticutHistory.org. Viewed 24 May 2016. [A00699]

[3] See Thompson, Eleanor McD. (1991). Guide to the microfiche edition of trade catalogues at the Winterthur Museum, part 2 (online), (entry no. 3074). 184 pp. Winterthur Museum, Delaware. Viewed 18 June 2016. [A00867-68] (Please note, sometimes the trade catalogue itself is searchable in a library catalogue, and sometimes one needs to search the microform series as a whole.)

[4] See Hogan, Edmund P. (1980). The elegance of old silver plate and some personalities. Schiffer Publishing Limited: Exton, PA. ISBN 0-916838-30-7. Victor Silver Company is identified as a "secondary brand" of the Derby Silver Company concerning the marketing of toiletware c. 1894-86, (pp. 141-42). University of Connecticut Library call no. NK7240.5 .H63 1980 (link to library entry). (See worldcat.org for other locations.) Updated 17 April 2017.[DM]



DESIGN MERIDEN:
On Derby Silver - 1: designs in collections, exhibitions, etc. | 2: design catalogues, etc.