International Silver Company design catalogues and historical information

1930-present: Marks, patterns, patents, advertisements & more concerning the design legacy.

International Silver Co Paul Lobel tea set


Above, illustration of design for tea set by Paul Lobel for ISC in c. 1930s design binder. For more information, see the entry below.


The International Silver Company centered in Meriden, Conn. was formed in 1898 combining the efforts of several silver companies. To see a list of these companies, along with links to webpages showing their pre-ISC designs in collections, in exhibitions, design catalogues, and historical documentation, see section "B. ISC predecessors and divisions" on the Design Meriden micro-site homepage.


Are you looking to identify an International Silver Company flatware pattern? If so, for 1847 Rogers Bros., we highly recommend initially looking at a 1947 advertisement showing patterns from 1847-1941. For International Sterling, International Stainless and other 1847 Rogers Bros. and ISC flatware patterns, many are illustrated in online advertisements listed below.


Also, to see a range of adverts showing Hollywood celebrity endorsements of ISC / 1847 Rogers Bros. cutlery, linked and online, scroll down to the listings for 1937-1945 advertisements. For adverts showing models featuring fashion design, see 1946-1948 advertisements. Throughout this era, advertisements promote International’s Silver Theater radio program in Hollywood broadcast on CBS, and Ozzie & Harriet.


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1930s

c. 1930’s-50s - spotlighted - approximately 80 pieces of trade literature

International Silver Company. (c. 1930s-50s). [Approximately 80 pieces of trade literature (unspecified)]. (Viewed 18 August 2020. E01023).



1930 or earlier - design booklet (missing)

International Silver Co. / probably Wilcox Silver Plate Co. (1930 or earlier). Pewter through the centuries booklet. Number of pages unknown. No copy known to be in a public library. (Viewed 20 August 2020. E01091-92).

  • Offline - citation - International Silver Co. (7 June 1930). Advertisement: "Pewter will please the modern bride as it did the brides of ’76 ... Pewter by Wilcox; Insico Pewter; Puritan Pewter; International Silver Co." Vogue, p. 42. Search worldcat.org for locations.

1930 or earlier - brochure (missing)

International Sterling / International Silver Co. (1930 or earlier). "The Book of Orchid" brochure. Number of pages or panels unknown. No copy known to be in a public library. (Viewed 30 December 2020. E01083-84).

  • Offline - citation - International Silver Co. (May 1930). Advertisement: "Bride, you simply must have Sterling ... the Book of Orchid— the charming brochure of the much-talked-of new pattern in International Sterling... " Harper’s Bazaar, p. 21. Search worldcat.org for locations.

1930 - design catalogue

J. W. Johnson (New York). (1930). Silverware catalogue including hollow ware and some Modernist designs by 1847 Rogers Bros. / Holmes & Edwards Silver Company / Wm. Rogers & Son / International Silver Company and Wallace [Silversmiths]. (Pages presumably from this catalogue.) (Viewed 22 August 2018. J00133).

> 1847 Rogers Bros. / ISC patterns shown: Ambassador, Ancestral, Anniversary, Argosy, Heraldic, Legacy, and Silhouette;
> Holmes & Edwards / ISC patterns shown: Century, Charm, Jamestown, Newport, Pageant, and Romance;
> Wm. Rogers & Son / ISC patterns shown: Mayfair, Princess, and Triumph.

1930 - design catalogue reprint

International Silver Company / Wilcox Silver Plate Co. (1930). [Catalog]. Meriden, CT; 1 vol. looseleaf. “Reprint” in Trade Catalogues at the Winterthur Museum, Part 2 microfiche (no. 3123). (c. 1991). University Publications of America: Bethesda, MD. (Updated 11 April 2017. A00868; A00886-88.) [6]

1930 - design catalogue reprint

Wilcox Silver Plate Co. / (ISC). (1930). [Catalog]. Meriden, CT; 1 vol. looseleaf. “Reprint” in Trade catalogues at Winterthur (microform), (v. 1) (1984). Clearwater Pub. Co.: New York. (Updated 11 April 2017. A00518; A00902; A00905.) [7]

1930 - organizational booklet

International Silver Company. (15 March 1930). International Silver Company: Its factories and products. 48 pp. (Viewed 29 July 2018. C00194-02).

  • Offline - Meriden Historical Society, Meriden, CT.

1930 - photographs

International Silver Company. (1930). Memorable Sterling - USS Houston Service; Fisher Yacht Service. 3 photographs. (Viewed 20 February 2017. A00570-058.)

  • Offline - Meriden Historical Society, Meriden, CT.


1930 articles

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1930 - news announcement - ISC at Hardy & Hayes store, Pittsburgh

(20 May 1930). Golf trophy display opens. [Article, three paragraphs, focuses on International Silver Co. exhibition of sterling silver golf trophies, and related items.] Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, p. 5. (Viewed 10 December 2018. D00563).

  • See worldcat.org for locations.

"[Exhibition] of sterling silver golf trophies", "International Silver Company", "a total of $20,000 worth of trophies, ranging from small prizes to grand trophies priced in the thousands", "Ash trays, cigaret [sic] cases and match boxes, salad bowls, tray, cocktail shakers, vases and cups ranging from small to very large".


1930 - feature article

(15 July 1930). Interesting Connecticut industry [with focus on Norwich Cultery Company / International Silver Company]. [See excerpt on the Norwich Cutlery resource page.] Hartford Courant, p. 22. (Viewed 17 December 2018. C00336).

  • See worldcat.org for locations.

1930 - article

(25 August 1930). Interesting Connecticut industry; International Silver Company, Meriden, Conn. Hartford Courant, p. 17. (Viewed 7 August 2020. D00408).

  • See worldcat.org for locations.



1930 advertisements

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1930 - advertisement mention

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada (Industrial and Publicity Dept.). (January 1930). Advertisement: "Hamilton Canada has more American Capital invested within its boundaries than any other in Canada... logical location for branches of American industry... International Silver Co. ..." Nation’s Business, p. 188. (Viewed 2 December 2017. G01765.)

1930 - advertisement

Dulin & Martin, Washington, DC. (20 January 1930). Advertisement: "... 1847 Rogers Bros. Silverplate... ’Legacy’ pattern... The Etiquette of Entertaining; 4 interesting lectures by Mrs. Marie L. Fenn through the courtesy of International Silver Company..." [with abstract illustration of silverware and case]. Evening Star, p. B-3, cols. 1-4. (Viewed 18 April 2020. D01171-72).

1930 - advertisement

E. F. Norton Co., Inc., Salamanca, NY. (c. 14 February 1930). Advertisement: "... Holmes & Edwards [/ International Silver Co.] 50 yr. and Sterling Inlaid Silver... " [with no illustrations]. Salamanca Inquirer (Salamanca, New York), unknown page number. (Viewed 30 June 2019. F01013).

1930 - advertisement

Wm. Rogers & Son / International Silver Co. (April 1930). Advertisement: "... Don’t say ’Rogers’— say ’Wm. Rogers & Son’ [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with two photos of silverware, one showing Mayfair, Princess and Triumph patterns, and small photo of coffee / tea pot and double vegetable dish]. Better Homes and Gardens, p. 3. (Viewed 7 June 2019. E00699-700).

  • See worldcat.org for locations.

1930 - advertisement

Holmes & Edwards [/ International Silver Co.] (c. 9 April 1930). Advertisement: "... Holmes & Edwards Inlaid... " [with no product illustrations]. Westfield Republican (Westfield, New York), p. 2, col. 3. (Viewed 30 June 2019. F01014-15).

1930 - advertisement

Stix, Baer & Fuller, presumably St. Louis, MO. (13 April 1930). Advertisement: "... Rogers & Bro. [/ International Silver Co.] ’Flatware’ ... " [with illustration of two handles]. Mississippi Blätter (St. Louis, Missouri), p. 5, cols. 6-7. (Viewed 23 December 2021. R00117).

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

1930 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Co. (May 1930). Advertisement: "Bride, you simply must have Sterling; And how easily you can own this International Sterling... the Book of Orchid— the charming brochure of the much-talked-of new pattern in International Sterling... " [with illustration showing handles in Fontaine, Minuet, Orchid, Pine Tree, and Wedgwood patterns]. Harper’s Bazaar, p. 21. (Viewed 30 December 2020. E01083-84).

  • Search worldcat.org for locations.

1930 - advertisement

Wilcox Silver Plate Co. / International Silver Co. (10 May 1930). Advertisement: "Pewter, it’s soft, rich sheen and simple lines blend well with the modern mode... Puritan Pewter; Insico Pewter; Pewter by Wilcox; International Silver Co." [with product illustrations]. Vogue, p. 137. (Viewed 20 August 2020. E01087-88).

-* Search worldcat.org for locations.

1930 - advertisement

Brown Thompson, Inc., Hartford, CT. (20 May 1930). Advertisement: "Set your table with this smartest silver... Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with illustration showing spoons in Mayfair, Paris, Princess and Triumph patterns]. Hartford Courant, p. 3, cols. 6-8. (Viewed 17 June 2019. E00701-02).

  • See worldcat.org for locations.

1930 - advertisement

International Sterling Fine Arts Division / International Silver Co. (June 1930). Advertisement: "Orchid; Fresh and Exquisite..." [with illustration of knife, fork, spoon, tea set, two plates and bowl in the pattern]. The House Beautiful magazine, (pp. 692-93). (Viewed 10 August 2020. A02897).

1930 - advertisement

International Silver Co. (June 1930). Advertisement: "Pewter will please the modern bride as it did the brides of ’76..." [with photo showing several pieces of pewter, and marks: Puritan Pewter, Insico Pewter, Pewter by Wilcox]. The House Beautiful magazine, p. 711. (Viewed 10 August 2020. A02896).

1930 - advertisement

Wilcox Silver Plate Co. / International Silver Co. (7 June 1930). Advertisement: "Pewter will please the modern bride as it did the brides of ’76 ... Pewter by Wilcox; Insico Pewter; Puritan Pewter; International Silver Co." [with product illustrations]. Vogue, p. 42. (Viewed 20 August 2020. E01091-92).

-* Search worldcat.org for locations.

1930 - advertisement

Maxwell Hardware Co., Oakland, CA. (12 September 1930). Advertisement: "... Special values for Saturday... Rogers & Bro. A1 [/ International Silver Co.]; Empire Pattern silverware... " [with illustration of spoon and silverware in case]. Oakland Tribune (California), p. 16, cols. 7-8. (Viewed 23 December 2021. R00118).

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

1930 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Co. (15 September 1930). Advertisement: "Announcing new low prices on International Sterling... Here are five of the loveliest silver patterns... " [with illustration of spoons in the Fontaine, Minuet, Orchid, Pine Tree, and Wedgwood patterns]. Vogue, p. 143. (Viewed 20 August 2020. E01089-90).

-* Search worldcat.org for locations.

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

Sterling Silversmiths Guild of America, Washington, DC. (30 November 1930). Advertisement: "... Flask; 3/4 pint... in International Sterling... Set of 6 beverage glasses in leather travel case... in International Sterling... Sugar and Creamer... in International Sterling... " [with photos of designs]. Evening Star (Washington, DC), unknown page number. (Viewed 8 June 2019. F00673-75).

1930 - advertisement

Selingers, Washington, DC. (1 December 1930). Advertisement: "A Gift of Jewelry ... Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] ... 26 pieces in a Beautiful gift tray... " [with abstract illustration of silverware in tray]. The Evening Star (Washington, DC), p. C-10, cols. 4-6. (Viewed 23 June 2019. D00980-81).

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

The Sterling Silversmiths Guild of America, Washington, DC. (7 December 1930). Advertisement: "... Enameled Match Box... Enameled Ash Tray... Challenger Men’s Travel Set, in International Sterling... " [with photos of designs]. Evening Star (Washington, DC), page number unknown. (Viewed 8 June 2019. F00676- ).

1930 - advertisement

Lansburgh’s, Washington, DC. (10 December 1930). Advertisement: "... Buy Gift Silver on the Club Plan... 1847 Rogers [Bros. / International Silver Co.] ... The ’Legacy’... Silhouette... Ambassador... Holmes and Edwards [/ ISC] ... the ’Century’, a pattern of elegance and dignity... the ’Charm’... the ’Pageant’... " [with abstract product illustration]. Evening Star (Washington, DC), p. B-14. (Viewed 7 May 2020. H01410-11).

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.



1930 patents

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1930 - patent - design for a spoon or similar article

John Leech, assignor to International Silver Company. (7 January 1930; filed 17 October 1929). Design no. 80,276; serial no. 33,071: Design for a spoon or similar article. (Viewed 10 April 2018. AAA02108).

1930 - patent - design for a lighter

Jean G. Theobald, assignor to International Silver Company. (14 January 1930; filed 1 November 1929). Design no. 80,339; serial no. 33,250: Design for a lighter. (Viewed 10 April 2018. AAA02109).

1930 - patent - design for a spoon or similar article

Ignacio Carlos Barousse, assignor to International Silver Company. (4 February 1930; filed 8 November 1929). Design no. 80,431; serial no. 33,381: Design for a spoon or similar article. (Viewed 10 April 2018. AAA02110).

1930 - patent - design for a spoon or similar article

Leslie A. Brown, assignor to International Silver Company. (8 July 1930; filed 8 April 1929). Design no. 81,521; serial no. 30,797: Design for a spoon or similar article. (Viewed 15 April 2018. AAA02396).

1930 - patent - design for a dish or other article of hollow ware

Alfred G. Kintz, assignor to International Silver Company. (12 August 1930; filed 24 January 1930). Design no. 81,796; serial no. 34,263: Design for a dish or other article of hollow ware. (Viewed 10 April 2018. AAA02111).

1930 - patent - design for a spoon or similar article

Alfred G. Kintz, assignor to International Silver Company. (16 September 1930; filed 29 March 1930). Design no. 82,034; serial no. 35,064: Design for a spoon or similar article. (Viewed 10 April 2018. AAA02112).



c. 1930 - design catalogue

International Silver Company / Forbes Silver Company. (c. 1930). The Forbes Silver Plate Co.... especially adapted for volume sales— made by International Silver Co., Factory E, [cat. no 38]. Number of pages unknown. (Viewed 29 July 2018. C00199-03).

  • Offline - Meriden Historical Society, Meriden, CT.

c. 1930 - six display cards

Wm. Rogers & Son / International Silver Co. (c. 1930). Six display cards. (Viewed 15 June 2020. D01473).

c. 1930-? - missing design brochure or catalogue

La Pierre Mfg. Co. / International Silver Company. (c. 1930-?). La Pierre Sterling, Cameo, English Gadroon [design brochure or catalogue]. Number of pages unknown. (Viewed 26 April 2020. C01300).

1930, 1931 - design catalogue

International Silver Company. (1930, 1931). Eighteen forty seven Rogers Bros. genuine original Rogers silverplate 1930, 1931. Meriden, CT. (Updated 7 May 2017. A01422.)

1930-1939 - annual reports

International Silver Company. (1930; 1932-39). Annual reports. (Viewed 4 May 2016. A00548.)

c. 1930 - design catalogue

International Silver Company / Wilcox Silver Plate Co. (c. 1930). [Catalog]. 1 vol. looseleaf. (Updated 11 April 2017. A00266.)

1931 - design catalogue

H. O. Hurlbert & Sons (presumably retailer). (1931). International Silver Company; 1847 Rogers Bros., genuine original Rogers silverplate; Holmes & Edwards inlaid, “Something more than plate”; Wm. Rogers & Son, silverplate. H. O. Hurlburt & Sons, 817 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA. Approx. 52 pp. (Viewed 28 June 2018. A03004; AAA03376-21).

1931 - informational booklet

International Silver Company / Holmes & Edwards Silver Co. (1931). Holmes & Edwards inlaid: "Something more than plate." 12 pp. (Updated 23 April 2017. A00676.)

1931 - booklet - ISC in Metropolitan Museum of Art exhibition

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. (1931). Twelfth exhibition of contemporary American industrial art: Gallery of special exhibitions, October 12 to November 22, 1931. ["Cooperating firms and designers... Silverware... International Silver Company..."] 26 pp. (Updated 21 November 2018. AAA00097).

1931 - spotlighted article - H&E moves to Meriden

(1 July 1931). International closes big Bridgeport plant; Silver Co. concentrating lines of manufactures in Meriden; economy move; Holmes & Edwards factory taken over by I. S. Co. in 1898. The Meriden Daily Journal, p. 1, col. 8. (Viewed 30 December 2020. D01695).


1931 articles

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1931 - article

(19 March 1931). International [Silver Co.] closes Colony Street plant (with mention: "Announcement was made... that Factory A. Barbour Silver company, is being merged with Factory N. Wilcox Silver [Plate company] ... "; additionally, mentions of the Meriden Silver Plate Co. and Meriden Britannia Co.). Meriden Daily Journal, p. 1, col. 8. (Viewed 30 December 2020. D01684).

1931 - news brief

(18 September 1931). Silver account to Benton & Bowles ("International Silver Company... has appointed [them] to direct the advertising of its Wm. Rogers & Son and William Rogers Manufacturing Company divisions"). Evening Post (New York), p. 25, col. 7. L02018-19).

  • Online - fultonhistory.com. (Search the archive, "New York NY Evening Post 1931 Grayscale - 6476", and scroll down for the link.)



1931 advertisements

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1931 - advertisement

Woodward & Lothrop, Washington, DC. (14 March 1931). Advertisement: "... 1847 Rogers’ Silver-Plated Cromwell Flatware... International Plated Hollow Ware... " [with several illustrations]. Evening Star, p. A-5, cols. 1-4. (Viewed 18 April 2020. D01170).

1931 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Co. (May 1931). Advertisement: "... A Lasting Protection Against Tarnish ’Palladiant’... is a process which gives to International Sterling a protective finish of a platinum metal... a metal that will not tarnish! [with illustration of Orchid coffee and tea set and handles in the following patterns: Fontaine, Minuet, Orchid, Pine Tree, and Wedgwood]. Harper’s Bazaar, p. 14. (Viewed 9 June 2019. F00703-04).

  • See worldcat.org for possible locations.

1931 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Co. (1 May 1931). Advertisement: Advertisement: "... A Lasting Protection Against Tarnish ’Palladiant’... is a process which gives to International Sterling a protective finish of a platinum metal... a metal that will not tarnish! [with illustration of Orchid coffee and tea set and handles in the following patterns: Fontaine, Minuet, Orchid, Pine Tree, and Wedgwood]. Town & Country, p. 20. (Viewed 9 June 2019. F00705-06).

  • See worldcat.org for possible locations.

1931 - advertisement

Geo. H. Prince, Geneva, NY. (5 June 1931). Advertisement: "Some wonderful silverware bargains... Wm. Rogers & Son [/ Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. / International Silver Co.] ... Mayfair Pattern... Holmes & Edwards [/ ISC] ... Charm Pattern... " [with no illustrations]. Geneva Daily Times (New York), p. 2, col. 6. (Viewed 13 August 2020. L02015-16).

  • Online - fultonhistory.com. (Search the archive, "Geneva NY Daily Times 1931 Apr-Jul 1931 Grayscale - 0642", and scroll down for the link.)

1931 - advertisement

McOmber, Honeoye Falls, NY. (27 August 1931). Advertisement: "... We are also showing twenty-six piece Holmes & Edwards [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with no illustrations]. The Honeoye Falls Times (Honeoye Falls, New York), p. 3, cols. 6-7. (Viewed 29 June 2019. E00989).

1931 - advertisement

Woodward & Lothrop, Washington, DC. (21 September 1931). Advertisement: "Inlaid Silverplate... From the International Silver Company, makers of Holmes & Edwards, and 1847 Rogers Silver... " [with illustration of fork]. Evening Star, p. B-7. (Viewed 17 April 2020. D01166-67).

1931 - advertisement

Frisch’s Jewelry Store, Healdsburg, CA. (22 October 1931). Advertisement: "... Come and See for yourself... 1847 Rogers Bros. [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with abstract illustration of silverware in case]. Healdsburg Tribune (Healdsburg, California), p. 3, col. 4. (Viewed 18 July 2019. C01055).

1931 - advertisement

A. H. Cummings, Jeweler, Lowville, NY. (17 December 1931). Advertisement: "Christmas Gifts That Last... Holmes & Edwards [/ International Silver Co.] ... " The Journal and Republican (Lowville, New York), p. 5, cols. 1-2. (Viewed 29 June 2019. E00948).

1931 - advertisement

The Harris Company, San Bernardino, CA. (22 December 1931). Advertisement: "Last minute gifts ... Majestic silverware sets... Rogers & Bro. [/ International Silver Co.] fine silver plate! In tray! ... " [with no product illustrations]. San Bernardino Sun (San Bernardino, CA), p. 10, cols. 5-8. (Viewed 18 July 2021. R00120).

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



1931 patents

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1931 - patent - design for a spoon or similar article

Alfred G. Kintz, assignor to International Silver Company. (3 February 1931; filed 2 December 1930). Design no. 83,200; serial no. 37,862: Design for a spoon or similar article. (Viewed 22 April 2019. H00535).

1931 - patent - design for a spoon or similar article

Orville W. Lucas, assignor to International Silver Company. (3 February 1931; filed 19 November 1930). Design no. 83,207; serial no. 37,715: Design for a spoon or similar article. (Viewed 9 April 2018. AAA02012).

1931 - patent - design for a cream pitcher or similar article

Frederick William Stark, assignor to International Silver Company. (3 March 1931; filed 29 December 1930). Design no. 83,582; serial no. 38,141: Design for a cream pitcher or similar article. (Viewed 27 April 2019. H00547).

1931 - patent - design for a sugar bowl or similar article

Frederick William Stark, assignor to International Silver Company. (3 March 1931; filed 29 December 1930). Design no. 83,583; serial no. 38,142: Design for a sugar bowl or similar article. (Viewed 26 April 2019. H00542).

1931 - patent - design for a table knife or similar article

Eliel Saarinen, assignor to International Silver Company. (14 July 1931; filed 7 November 1929). Design no. 84,654; serial no. 33,366: Design for a table knife or similar article. (Viewed 8 April 2019. AAA01997).

1931 - patent - design for a table knife

Eliel Saarinen, assignor to International Silver Company. (14 July 1931; filed 21 February 1931). Design no. 84,655; serial no. 38,788: Design for a table knife. (Viewed 8 April 2019. AAA01998).

1931 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of tableware

Ernest T. Beck, assignor to International Silver Company. (21 July 1931; filed 17 March 1931). Design no. 84,674; serial no. 39,118: Design for a spoon or other article of tableware. (Viewed 27 April 2019. H00552).

1931 - patent - design for a spoon or similar article

Frederick Prétat, assignor to International Silver Company. (18 August 1931; filed 26 December 1929). Design no. 84,901; serial no. 33,923: Design for a spoon or similar article. (Viewed 27 April 2019. H00553).

1931 - patent - holder for mirrors

Charles Frederick Bostock, assignor to International Silver Company. (1 September 1931; filed 11 April 1930). Letters patent no. 1,821,137; serial no. 443,315: Holder for mirrors. (Viewed 10 April 2018. AAA02113).

1931 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of tableware

Leslie A. Brown, assignor to International Silver Company. (1 September 1931; filed 2 April 1931). Design no. 84,976; serial no. 39,338: Design for a spoon or other article of tableware. (Viewed 10 April 2018. AAA02064).

1931 - patent - design for a spoon or other articles of tableware

Leslie A. Brown, assignor to International Silver Company. (1 September 1931; filed 2 April 1931). Design no. 84,977; serial no. 39,339: Design for a spoon or other articles of tableware. (Viewed 9 April 2018. AAA02033).

1931 - patent - design for a plaque or similar article

Ernest T. Beck, assignor to International Silver Company. (15 September 1931; filed 10 July 1931). Design no. 85,078; serial no. 40,488: Design for a plaque or similar article. (Viewed 9 April 2018. AAA02034).

1931 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of tableware

Alfred G. Kintz, assignor to International Silver Company. (29 September 1931; filed 13 August 1931). Design no. 85,245; serial no. 40,841: Design for a spoon or other article of tableware. (Viewed 9 April 2018. AAA02035).



c. 1931 - design catalogue

International Silver Company. (c. 1931). International silverplate hollowware [catalogue no. 37 of Meriden Silverplate Co.; includes Modernist Vogue and Ile de France lines; pp. 93-5 Meriden Britannia flasks]. Meriden, CT: International Silver Co, Factory E; 96 pp. (Updated 20 April 2017. A00295; AAA00348. DM.)

c. 1931 - design catalogue

International Silver Company. (c. 1931). Wm. Rogers & Son genuine original Rogers silverplate. ("Successors to Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co.") Meriden, CT. Number of pages unknown. (Updated 28 April 2017. A00489.)

c. 1931 - missing booklet

International Sterling / International Silver Co. (c. 1931). ["booklet which describes Palladiant finish"]. (Viewed 9 June 2019. F00703-04).

  • Offline - citation - International Sterling / International Silver Co. (May 1931). Advertisement: "... A Lasting Protection Against Tarnish ’Palladiant’... free booklet which describes the Palladiant finish..." Harper’s Bazaar, p. 14. See worldcat.org for possible locations.

c. 1931-59 - flyer

International Silver Company. (c. 1931-59). Memorable sterling— official American League ball. 1 page. [Presumably a flyer.] (Viewed 13 November 2017. AAA00700-060.)

  • Offline - Meriden Historical Society, Meriden, CT.

1932 - design catalogue excerpt

Yeblon & Co, New York. (1932). [wholesale catalogue]. [Including 1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Co. - Ambassador, Ancestral, Anniversary; Her Majesty; Legacy; Silhouette (page numbers unknown, with illustrations)]. (Viewed 13 July 2021. C01501; F01575; R00073; R00074; R00082; R00209; R00443; R00588; R01487).

1932 - design catalogue excerpt

Yeblon & Co, New York. (1932). [wholesale catalogue]. [Including Holmes & Edwards / International Silver Co. - Century, Charm, Napoleon, and Pageant patterns, (page numbers unknown, with illustrations)]. (Viewed 27 April 2020. H01228-35).


1932 advertisements

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1932 - advertisement

The Hartford Gas Co. (16 February 1932). Advertisement: "Modern Automatic All Gas Kitchen Style Show, Today’s Program at Two o’Clock... International Silver service on demonstration..." Hartford Courant, p. 5. (Viewed 17 December 2018. C00337).

  • See worldcat.org for locations.

1932 - advertisement

H. J. Howe’s, Inc., Jewelers, Syracuse, NY. (7 April 1932). Advertisement: "... Great Hitchcock Sale... 1847 [Rogers Bros.] Silver Plate ... Holmes & Edwards [/ International Silver Co.] Silver Plate ... " [with no illustrations]. Cazenovia Republican (Cazenovia, New York), p. 7, cols. 4-6. (Viewed 12 June 2019. B00848-49).

1932 - advertisement

H. J. Howe’s, Inc., Jewelers, Syracuse, NY. (7 April 1932). Advertisement: "... Great Hitchcock Sale... 1847 [Rogers Bros.] Silver Plate ... Holmes & Edwards [/ International Silver Co.] Silver Plate ... " [with no illustrations]. Fayetteville Bulletin (Fayetteville, New York), p. 3, cols. 1-3. (Viewed 12 June 2019. B00850-51).

1932 - advertisement

Parmalee-Dohrmann Co., Los Angeles. (10 April 1932). Advertisement: "Silver Plated Ware ... International Silver Co. ... 1847 Rogers Bros. ... " [with no specified illustrations]. Los Angeles Times, p. B2. (Viewed 9 December 2018. D00460).

  • See worldcat.org for locations.

1932 - advertisement

S. A. Mailman, Utica, NY. (10 June 1932). Advertisement: "... Jewelry... 1847 Rogers [/ International Silver Company] ... " [with no illustrations]. The Potsdam Herald-Recorder (Potsdam, New York), p. 6. (Viewed 1 May 2019. H00618-20).

1932 - advertisement

A. H. Denny, Jeweler, Saranac Lake, NY. (24 June 1932). Advertisement: "Auction... 1847- Rogers [/ International Silver Company] ..." [with no illustrations]. Lake Placid News (Lake Placid, New York), p. 4, cols. 1-7. (Viewed 1 May 2019; H00614-15).

1932 - advertisement

Bush’s Jewelry Store, Warsaw, NY. (28 July 1932). Advertisement: "Spending is saving... Chest of Silver, ’1847 Rogers’ [/ International Silver Company], on Display at Bush’s Jewelry Store..." [with no illustrations]. Wyoming County Times (Warsaw, New York), p. 4, col. 4. (Viewed 1 May 2019; H00616-17).

1932 - advertisement

Colonial Stores, Chatham, NY. (6 October 1932). Advertisement: " ... Ivanhoe mayonnaise... salad fork given on this special offer... Legion pattern ... Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co.; International Silver Co. successor ... " [with no fork illustration]. The Courier (Chatham, New York), p. 3, cols. 1-2. (Viewed 13 August 2020. L02017).

1932 - advertisement

Ivanhoe Mayonnaise (promotion). (28 October 1932). Advertisement: "New Legion pattern ... Free genuine Wm. Rogers [Mfg. Co. / International Silver Co.] salad fork ... " [with illustration of fork]. Schnectady Gazette (New York), p. 18, cols. 3-5. (Viewed 15 August 2020. L02051).

1932 - advertisement

Crescent Jewelry Co., San Bernardino, CA. (2 December 1932). Advertisement: "... One of the most sensational rapid merchandising events ever held in the city... 1847 Roger[s Bros.], Holmes & Edwards ... Rogers & Bro. and [Wm.] Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with no related product illustrations]. San Bernardino Sun (San Bernardino, CA), p. 15, cols. 4-6. (Viewed 18 July 2021. R00122).

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1932 - advertisement

Bassett Jeweler, presumably Jamestown, NY. (14 December 1932). Advertisement: "Christmas of permanence and beauty; Silver... We carry the best makes of Sterling Silver... International [Silver Co.]... " [with possibly related abstract illustrations]. Jamestown Evening Journal (Jamestown, New York), p. 18, cols. 1-2. (Viewed 26 December 2020. D01512).

1932 - advertisement

Juergens & Fraver, Jewelers. (20 December 1932). Advertisement: "Nationally known goods... International Silver Plated Hollow Ware... " [with no illustrations]. Rome Daily Sentinel (Rome, New York), p. 7, col. . (Viewed 26 December 2020. D01503).



1932 patents

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1932 - patent - design for a table fork or similar article

Ernest T. Beck, assignor to International Silver Company. (19 January 1932; filed 15 April 1930). Design no. 86,009; serial no. 35,258: Design for a table fork or similar article. (Viewed 10 April 2018. AAA02125).

1932 - patent - design for a napkin ring or similar article

Benjamin H. Prout, assignor to International Silver Company. (16 February 1932; filed 13 November 1931). Design no. 86,266; serial no. 41,719: Design for a napkin ring or similar article. (Viewed 10 April 2018. AAA02126).

1932 - patent - design for a spoon, knife, fork, or other article of flatware

Ernest T. Beck, assignor to International Silver Company. (1 March 1932; filed 26 December 1931). Design no. 86,348; serial no. 42,221: Design for a spoon, knife, fork, or other article of flatware. (Viewed 10 April 2018. AAA02127).

1932 - patent - design for a spoon, knife, fork, or other article of flatware

Ernest T. Beck, assignor to International Silver Company. (15 March 1932; filed May 1931). Design no. 86,507; serial no. 39,894: Design for a spoon, knife, fork, or other article of flatware. (Viewed 10 April 2018. AAA02128).

1932 - patent - design for a table knife or similar article

Ernest T. Beck, assignor to International Silver Company. (15 March 1932; filed 10 July 1931). Design no. 86,508; serial no. 40,487: Design for a table knife or similar article. (Viewed 10 April 2018. AAA02129).

1932 - patent - design for a spoon, knife, fork, or other article of flatware

Leslie A. Brown, assignor to International Silver Company. (15 March 1932; filed 19 May 1931). Design no. 86,512; serial no. 39,895: Design for a spoon, knife, fork, or other article of flatware. (Viewed 10 April 2018. AAA02130).

1932 - patent - design for a spoon, knife, fork, or other article of flatware

Ernest T. Beck, assignor to International Silver Company. (12 April 1932; filed 4 February 1932). Design no. 86,695; serial no. 42,734: Design for a spoon, knife, fork, or other article of flatware. (Viewed 10 April 2018. AAA02131).

1932 - patent - design for a spoon, knife, fork, or other article of flatware

Frederick W. Stark, assignor to International Silver Company. (12 April 1932; filed 4 February 1932). Design no. 86,753; serial no. 42,733: Design for a spoon, knife, fork, or other article of flatware. (Viewed 27 April 2019. H00546).

1932 - patent - design for a holder for a child’s set comprising knife, fork, and spoon

George Morrison, assignor to International Silver Company. (3 May 1932; filed 19 February 1932). Design no. 86,891; serial no. 42,939: Design for a holder for a child’s set comprising knife, fork, and spoon. (Viewed 10 April 2018. AAA02132).

1932 - patent - design for a spoon, knife, fork, or other article of flatware

John Leech, assignor to (17 May 1932; filed 11 March 1932). Design no. 86,962; serial no. 43,153: Design for a spoon, knife, fork, or other article of flatware. (Viewed 10 April 2018. AAA02133).

1932 - patent - design for a spoon, knife, fork or other article of flatware

George Albert Feinauer, assignor to International Silver Company. (12 July 1932; filed 3 May 1932). Design patent no. 87,330; serial no. 43,702: Design for a spoon, knife, fork or other article of flatware. (Viewed 23 May 2018. AAA03126).

1932 - patent - design for a dish or other similar article of hollow-ware

Frederick W. Stark, assignor to International Silver Company. (2 August 1932; filed 1 April 1932). Design no. 87,491; serial no. 43,352: Design for a dish or other similar article of hollow-ware. (Viewed 27 April 2019. H00545).

1932 - patent - design for a child’s plate or other similar article

John Leo Dowd, assignor to International Silver Company. (22 November 1932; filed 10 August 1932). Design no. 88,343; serial no. 44,574: Design for a child’s plate or other similar article. (Viewed 27 April 2019. H00556).

1932 - patent - centering device

Percy William Haywood, assignor to International Silver Company. (6 December 1932; filed 8 August 1930). Letters patent no. 1,889,986; serial no. 474,032: Centering device. (Viewed 10 April 2018. AAA02134).

1932 - patent - design for a holder for a baby spoon or similar article

Benjamin H. Prout, assignor to International Silver Co. (6 December 1932; filed 3 September 1932). Design no. 88,569; serial no. 44,755: Design for a holder for a baby spoon or similar article. (Viewed 15 April 2018. AAA02397).



c. 1932 - design catalogue

International Silver Company / Forbes Silver Plate Company. (c. 1932). Forbes Silver Plate Company [illustrated catalogue]. (Updated 15 April 2017. A00258.)

1932-33 internal newsletters

International Silver Company. (September 1932 - June 1933). International silver service, [vol 1(1) - 1(6)]. Approx. 75 pp. [Internal corporate newsletters including various kinds of advertising campaigns, marketing and media/communications information.] (Viewed 17 September 2016. AAA00162. DM.)

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1933 - design catalogue

International Silver Company / Wm. Rogers & Son. (1933). Mickey Mouse Ware. Approx 38 pp. (Viewed 20 February 2017. AAA00570-062.)

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1933 - informational booklet

International Silver Company of Canada Limited / [presumably 1847] Rogers Brothers. (1933). Answering the question: How much silver. 16 pp. (Updated 19 April 2017. A00621.)

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).

1933 - spotlighted news mention - ISC in Art Center, New York exhibition

Storey, Walter Rendell. (29 January 1933). New materials in the decorative arts (about exhibition [title unknown] at the Art Center, New York (assembled by the National Alliance of Art and Industry), [c. January - 15 February 1933] with mention: "New and old models of table silver are contrasted in a display by the International Silver Company.") New York Times, p. SM12. (Viewed 20 November 2018. D00552).

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1933 - spotlighted magazine mention - ISC in Good Housekeeping Stran-Steel House, Century of Progress, Chicago exhibition

Koues, Helen. (September 1933). Good Housekeeping Stran-Steel House Chicago exhibition [with mention: "International Silver Co.— Sterling Table Service"]. Good Housekeeping, pp. 52-7. 102, 104, 106, 108. (Viewed 22 November 2018. F00439-49).

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1933 - spotlighted magazine mention - ISC in Good Housekeeping Stran-Steel House exhibition, John Wanamaker, Philadelphia

Koues, Helen. (September 1933). Good Housekeeping Stran-Steel House Chicago exhibition [with mention about "house now duplicated and on exhibition at John Wanamaker, Philadelphia" and "International Silver Co.— Sterling Table Service"]. Good Housekeeping, pp. 52-7. 102, 104, 106, 108. (Viewed 22 November 2018. F00439-49).

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1933 - spotlighted news mention - 1847 Rogers Bros. / ISC in Canadian National Exhibition

(6 September 1933). Knowledge seekers are the backbone of C. N. Exhibition [with focus on installation of 1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Co. 78-piece "Monogram" chest and related competition.] (Viewed 21 November 2018. F00471).

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1933 advertisements

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1933 - advertisement

Sayles’ I. G. A. store, presumably Cazenovia, NY. (11 May 1933). Advertisement: "... Genuine original Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. Silverware... International Silver Company... Sovereign Pattern" [with no illustrations]. Cazenovia Republican (Cazenovia, New York), p. 2, cols. 1-2. (Viewed 22 May 2019. H00945-46).

1933 - advertisement

Brown Thomson, Inc., Hartford, CT. (18 June 1933). Advertisement: "... [International Silver Co. /] 1847 Rogers Bros., In Anniversary pattern... Holmes & Edwards , In the Pagaent pattern... International Sterling Silver flatware, Orchid and Minuet patterns... Silver plated hollow ware, made by International silver... Silver plated sugar and creamer set on tray... Rogers 1847, Her Majesty Pattern... " [with no related illustrations]. Hartford Courant, p. 3. (Viewed 20 October 2018. D00387).

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1933 - advertisement

The Fair Store, Binghampton, NY. (3 November 1933). Advertisement: "Thanksgiving Club Plan Sale... Holmes & Edwards Inlaid [/ International Silver Co.] ..." with two abstract illustrations of table ware]. Endicott Bulletin (Endicott, New York), p. 9, cols. 7-8. (Viewed 11 May 2019; H00829).

1933 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Co. (23 November 1933). Advertisement: "Do you hesitate to give a buffet party because you haven’t enough silverware? ... 1847 Rogers Bros. Silverplate... Ask your dealer for a copy of the new booklet ’So You’re Going to Give a Buffet Party!’" [with photo of man and woman at buffet party with silverware shown and caption "Viande knife illustrated in the new Marquise pattern"; and illustration of silverware in case]. Evening Star (Washington, DC), p. B-14, cols. 5-8. (Viewed 20 June 2019. D00885-86).

1933 - advertisement

C. G. Conyne, Jeweler, Mandan, ND. (4 December 1933). Advertisement: Extraordinary announcement...Auction Sale... A complete assortment of Silverware... 1847 Rogers Bros. [/ International Silver Co. ... " [with no related product illustrations]. The Bismarck Tribune (North Dakota), p. 2, col. 3. (Viewed 29 December 2020. D01661).



1933 patents

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1933 - patent (Canada) - inlaying method / methode d’incrustation

Lester A. Nothnagle, assignor to the International Silver Company. (28 February 1933). Patent CA 330546: inlaying method / methode d’incrustation. (Viewed 10 November 2021. Q00939).

1933 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of flatware

Ernest T. Beck, assignor to International Silver Company. (20 June 1933; filed 12 November 1932). Design no. 90,147; serial no. 45,947: Design for a spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 11 April 2018. AAA02143).

1933 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of flatware

Ernest T. Beck, assignor to International Silver Company. (11 July 1933; filed 3 May 1933). Design no. 90,277; serial no. 47,973: Design for a spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 11 April 2018. AAA02144).


1933 - patent (Canada) - hand mirror mounting / monture de miroir a main

William F. Mowry, assignor to the International Silver Company of Canada. (5 September 1933). Patent CA 335429: hand mirror mounting / monture de miroir a main. (Viewed 10 November 2021. Q00942).

1933 - patent - design for a plate or other article of hollow-ware

Ernest T. Beck, assignor to International Silver Company. (31 October 1933; filed 26 August 1933). Design no. 90,937; serial no. 49,109: Design for a plate or other article of hollow-ware. (Viewed 11 April 2018. AAA02145).

1933 - patent - design for a candlestick base or article of analogous nature

Ernest T. Beck, assignor to International Silver Company. (7 November 1933; filed 26 August 1933). Design no. 90,967; serial no. 49,110: Design for a candlestick base or article of analogous nature. (Viewed 11 April 2018. AAA02146).

1933 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of flatware

Lillian V. M. Helander, assignor to International Silver Company. (7 November 1933; filed 29 August 1933). Design no. 90,982; serial no. 49,159: Design for a spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 11 April 2018. AAA02149).

1933 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of flatware

Alfred G. Kintz, assignor to International Silver Company. (7 November 1933; filed 29 August 1933). Design no. 90,986; serial no. 49,160: Design for a spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 11 April 2018. AAA02147).

1933 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of flatware

Gilbert L. Crowell, Jr., deceased; Anna W. Crowell, executrix, assignor to International Silver Company. (14 November 1933; filed 22 September 1933). Design no. 91,012; serial no. 49,319: Design for a spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 27 April 2019. H00557).

1933 - patent - mounting for hand mirrors and similar articles

William F. Mowry, assignor to International Silver Company. (19 December 1933; filed 27 June 1932). Letters patent no. 1,940,502; serial no. 619,469: Mounting for hand mirrors and similar articles. (Viewed 11 April 2018. AAA02148).



c. 1933 - informational booklet

International Silver Company. (c. 1933). So you’re going to give a buffet party [presumably with mention of 1847 Rogers Bros.]. Meriden, CT; 14 pp. (Updated 20 June 2019. A00423.)

1933-34 - internal newsletters

International Silver Company. (September 1933 - June 1934). International silver service, [vol 2(1) - 2(6)]. (Viewed 29 July 2018. C00195-08).

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1943 - design catalogue excerpt

H. M. Manheim & Co. (1943). [Catalogue]. [Including International Silver Co. - Elsinore, Spring Bouquet, and Trianon patterns (page numbers unknown, with illustrations)]. (Viewed 13 July 2021. R01488-90).

1934 - spotlighted magazine mention - ISC in Good Housekeeping publications building exhibition, presumably New York

Koues, Helen. (July 1934). Fresh and cook is this summer dining room [exhibited designs by International Silver Company: "Silverware, Town House coffee set, service plates"; with photo showing various installed silver objects]. Good Housekeeping, pp. 70-72. (Viewed 21 November 2018. F00450-52).

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1934 - spotlighted magazine mention - ISC in Good Housekeeping publications building, New York exhibition

Koues, Helen. (October 1934). The studio builds an entrance hall [exhibited at Good Housekeeping publications building, New York; exhibited design: International Silver Company. (undated). Card tray. Good Housekeeping, pp. 70-71, 94. (Viewed 7 December 2018. F00453-56).

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1934 - news brief

(30 August 1934). Globe competition prize on display [with mention of the 1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company of Canada]. The Globe (Toronto), p. 4. (Viewed 28 December 2018. D00567).

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"The beautiful ’Wedding Ring’ chest of 1847 Rogers Bros.’ original Rogers Silverplate, donated as a prize in The Globe Exhibition Competition by the International Silver Company of Canada, Limited, is on display in the Yonge Street window of Birks-Ellis-Ryrie Limited, 138 Yonge Street. The chest contains sixty-nine pieces, in the dainty ’Silhouette’ design." (Excerpt in full from above.)


1934 - spotlighted news mention - ISC in Connecticut State Grange Exposition, Hartford, CT

(11 November 1934). Grange exposition at State Armory without parallel [12 November - (unknown date) 1934; with mention of the International Silver Company as an exhibitor]. Hartford Courant. p. B1 & B3. (Viewed 4 January 2019. C00342).

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1934 - spotlighted internal article - ISC exhibits in Savannah and Cleveland

International Silver Co. (October 1934). Believes that I. S. Co. goes after business in right way; letter from Charleston, S. C. retailer after visiting traveling display [with several photos; with mention of exhibits in Savannah and Cleveland]. International Silver Service (ISC internal magazine for staff, distributors, retailers), p. 10. (Viewed 20 September 2020. AAA00163-02.)


1934 - internal magazines

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1934 - internal magazine

International Silver Company. (September 1934). International silver service, [vol. 3(1), internal corporate magazine for staff, distributors, retailers, etc.] (Updated 20 September 2020. AAA00163. DM.)

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1934 - internal magazine

International Silver Company. (October 1934). International silver service [with articles with many photos related to promotion including 1847 Rogers Bros., Holmes & Edwards, and Wm. Rogers & Son.], [vol. 3(2), internal corporate magazine for staff, distributors, retailers, etc.] (Updated 20 September 2020. AAA00163. DM.)

1934 - magazine

International Silver Company. (November -December 1934). International silver service, [vol. 3(3), iInternal corporate magazine for staff, distributors, retailers, etc.] (Updated 20 September 2020. AAA00163. DM.)

  • Offline - Meriden Historical Society, Meriden, CT.



1934 advertisements

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1934 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Co. (19 January 1934). Advertisement: "The tradition of nearly a century... 1847 Rogers Bros. silverplate... " [with abstract illustration of knife]. Meriden Record, p. 7, column 1. (Viewed 16 July 2019. G00267.)

1934 - advertisement

LiuCampbell, presumably Victor, NY. (2 March 1934). Advertisement: "... Holmes & Edwards [/ International Silver Co.] Plate ... 1847 Rogers [Bros. / ISC] Plate ... " [with no illustrations]. The Victor Herald (Victor, New York), presumably p. 7, col. 4. (Viewed 4 June 2020. H02000).

1934 - advertisement

Castleberg’s, Washington, DC. (8 April 1934). Advertisement: "... 1/2 price sale ... 1847 Rogers Bros. [/ International Silver Co.]; lovely Anniversary pattern... " [with illustration showing spoons and knives in the pattern]. Sunday Star (Washington, DC), p. A-14. (Viewed 18 June 2020. D01496).

1934 - advertisement

Wilcox & Evertsen / International Sterling / International Silver Co. (1 May 1934). Two-page advertisement: "I’d like to see several patterns please! ... " [with photos of spoons in 1810, Empress, Fontaine, and Gadroon patterns, with list of over 35 retailers across the USA]. Town & Country magazine, pp. 4-5. (Viewed 26 June 2019. E00835-37).

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1934 - advertisement

Wilcox & Evertsen / International Sterling / International Silver Co. (1 June 1934). Advertisement: "18th? 19th? 20th century? ... how shall you decide? [with illustrations of 1810, Empress, Fontaine and Gadroon flatware patterns, and Gadroon pattern for tea set, two plates, and covered casserole dish]. Town & Country, pp. 4-5. (Viewed 20 April 2020. E00838-40).

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1934 - advertisement

Robert C. Schmidt, Jeweler, Penn Yan, NY. (8 June 1934). Advertisement: "First Lady; You’ll love this new pattern... Holmes & Edwards [/ International Silver Co.] Inlaid... " [with illustration of knife, fork and spoon presumably in the pattern]. Penn Yan Democrat (Penn Yan, New York), p. 4, cols. 5-6. (Viewed 4 July 2019. F01078-79).

1934 - advertisement

Fred M. Wells, Jeweler, Fulton, NY. (26 July 1934). Advertisement: "... 1847 Rogers [Bros.] ... Holmes & Edwards [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with no illustrations]. The Fulton Patriot (Fulton, New York), unknown page number, col. 1. (Viewed 4 July 2019. F01080-81).

1934 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Brothers / International Silver Company. (19 September 1934). Advertisement: "Beauty, To grace the tables of a gracious hostess! ..." Meriden Record, p. 7, column 1. (Viewed 14 September 2017. G00401.)

1934 - advertisement

Wilcox & Evertsen / International Silver Co. (1 October 1934). Advertisement: "Yours the choice... Modernism or the traditional periods of design... Continental— newest design in the tempo of today... Wilcox & Evertsen, International Silver Co. successor... " [with photos of knives, forks and spoons in the pattern, and place setting; also captions and photos showing spoons and holloware in the 1810, Empress, Fontaine, and Gadroon patterns]. Town & Country, pp. 62-63. (Viewed 20 April 2020. E00841-43).

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1934 - advertisement

International Sterling / Wilcox & Evertsen / International Silver Co. (1 December 1934). Advertisement: "You should Consider Stocking Up on Silver... " [with illustrations of handles in the following patterns: 1810, Continental, Empress, Fontaine, Gadroon, Minuet, Orchid, Pine Tree, Trousseau, and Wedgwood; also hand mirrors in Bridesmaid, Finesse, L’Amour, and Serenade patterns]. The Spur magazine (New York), p. 3. (Viewed 26 June 2019. E00846).

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1934 - advertisement

International Sterling / Wilcox & Evertsen / International Silver Co. (1 December 1934). Advertisement: "You should Consider Stocking Up on Silver... " [with illustrations of handles in the following patterns: 1810, Continental, Empress, Fontaine, Gadroon, Minuet, Orchid, Pine Tree, Trousseau, and Wedgwood; also hand mirrors in Bridesmaid, Finesse, L’Amour, and Serenade patterns]. Vogue, p. 2. (Viewed 26 June 2019. D00462).

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1934 - advertisement

M. Goldberg & Sons, Syracuse, NY. (7 December 1934). Advertisement: "... Special Christmas Offer... 26-pc. chest of silver; included with every lane cedar chest... Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. [/ International Silver Co.] silver... " [with abstract illustration of silver in a tray]. Syracuse Journal (New York), p. 23. (Viewed 14 August 2020. L02024-25).

1934 - advertisement

IGA supermarkets, Livonia, Conesus, Honeoye, Lakeville, NY. (14 December 1934). Advertisement: "Use this valuable coupon ... Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. [/ International Silver Co.] silverware ... The Perfect Christmas Gift... " [with no illustrations]. Livonia Gazette (Livonia, New York), p. 6, cols. 4-7. (Viewed 14 August 2020. L02020-21).

1934 - advertisement

General Mills Incorporated. (1934). Series no. 1 Betty Crocker’s $25,000 Recipe Set leaflet. [Presumably includes an advertisement for International Silver Company / Wm Rogers & Son silverware.] (Viewed 3 July 2018. G02144).



1934 patents

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1934 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of flatware

Edward J. Conroy, assignor to International Silver Company. (20 February 1934; Design no. 91,511; serial no. 50,160: Design for a spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 9 April 2018. AAA02023).

1934 - patent - make-up mirror

William F. Mowry, assignor to International Silver Company. (5 June 1934; filed 20 June 1933). Letters patent no. 1,961,238; serial no. 676,657: Make-up mirror. (Viewed 9 April 2018. AAA02024).

1934 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of flatware

Lillian V. M. Helander, assignor to International Silver Company. (5 June 1934; filed 27 November 1933). Design no. 92,444; serial no. 49,879: Design for a spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 9 April 2018. AAA02010).

1934 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of flatware

Alfred G. Kintz, assignor to International Silver Company. (10 July 1934; filed 12 May 1934). Design no. 92,722; serial no. 51,755: Design for a spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 9 April 2018. AAA02022).

1934 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of flatware

Lillian V. M. Helander, assignor to International Silver Company. (31 July 1934; filed 24 May 1934). Design no. 92,906; serial no. 51,909: Design for a spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 9 April 2018. AAA02011).

1934 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of flatware

Lillian V. M. Helander, assignor to International Silver Company. (31 July 1934; filed 24 May 1934). Design no. 92,907; serial no. 51,910: Design for a spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 9 April 2018. AAA02036).


1934 - patent (Canada) - mirror / miroir

William F. Mowry, assignor to the International Silver Company. (18 September 1934). Patent CA 344736: mirror / miroir. (Viewed 11 November 2021. Q00943).

1934 - patent - design for a chest for silverware or the like

Benjamin H. Prout, assignor to International Silver Company. (9 October 1934; filed Design no. 93,573; serial no. 52,536: Design for a chest for silverware or the like. (Viewed 15 April 2018. AAA02392).



c. 1934 - design catalogue

International Silver Company. (c. 1934). International hollowware, [cat. no. 196]. 70 pp. (Viewed 29 July 2018. C00195-02).

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c. 1934 - missing booklet

International Sterling / Wilcox & Evertsen / International Silver Co. (c. 1934). ("booklet giving descriptions and prices of [these] patterns" [: 1810, Continental, Empress, Fontaine, Gadroon, Minuet, Orchid, Pine Tree, Trousseau, and Wedgwood; also hand mirrors in Bridesmaid, Finesse, L’Amour, and Serenade patterns]). Number of pages unknown. (Viewed 26 June 2019. E00846).

  • Offline - citation - International Sterling / Wilcox & Evertsen / International Silver Co. (1 December 1934). Advertisement: "You should Consider Stocking Up on Silver... " The Spur magazine (New York), p. 3. See worldcat.org for possible locations.

c. 1934 - informational booklet

International Silver Company. (c. 1934). Correct table setting. 23 pp. Wallingford, CT: International Silver Co., Sterling Silver Division. (Viewed 6 May 2017. A02387.)

1934-35 - exhibition brochure - International Silver Co. in Metropolitan Museum of Art exhibition

(c. 1934). Contemporary American industrial art exhibition catalogue. 36 pp. [For list of exhibited designs, see the ISC in exhibitions section.] Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. (Updated 2 December 2018. A00346.)

1935 - design catalogue

International Silver Company / Forbes Silver Company. (1935). Forbes Silverplate, [cat no. 289]. Number of pages unknown. (Viewed 29 July 2018. C00199-04).

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1935 - design catalogue

Presumably 1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Co. [listed as "Rogers & Bros."] (1935). [Catalogue, notation: "silverplated ware", "International Silver, tea and dinner ware"], 100 pp. (Viewed 10 May 2020. H01455).

1935 - design brochure

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (1935). So you’re going to give a buffet party brochure [with illustrations showing cutlery in the following patterns: Ambassador, Her Majesty, Legacy, Marquise, Silhouette, Sylvia, and Viande; and holloware in the Her Majesty and Marquise patterns]. 18 pp. (Viewed 19 August 2020. E01024)

1935 - informational booklet

J. A. Wright and Company. (1935). The care of beautiful silver. 24 pp. Keene, NH. ["Includes many pictures of silver items manufactured by International Silver Co., Reed and Barton, Rogers, Lunt & Bowlen, Towle, R. Wallace & Son, and the Watson Co."] (Viewed 26 April 2017. A02266.)

1935 - WSPC in Cranbrook exhibition

(1935). Mention of Exhibition of home furnishings, Cranbrook Pavilion, Cranbrook Academy of Art, Bloomfield Hills, MI. On "Eliel Saarinen (Designer), Tea Urn and Tray..." webpage. (Viewed 20 August 2016. A01145.)

1935 - historical information

Snow, William G. (1935). The Cowles family in the Turkey Hills District: The Spoonville factory — its predecessors and successors. 2 leaves. (Subjects include: Meriden Britannia Company, International Silver Company, and William Rogers Mfg Co.) (Updated 28 April 2017. A00517.)

1935 - article mention

Desmond, Robert W. (29 May 1935). Business ’goes Hollywood’: Motion pictures have been adapted to increase sales, build friendships, and enable dealers and customers to understand the services offered [about films for business purposes; "... Pictures also have been made for such companies as... International Silver Company... "]. Christian Science Monitor, p. WM8. (10 August 2020. D00568).

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1935 - spotlighted news mention - ten Modern ISC table sets exhibited at G. Fox & Co., Hartford

(21 May 1935). Table decoration display on view at G. Fox store [ten Modern ISC table sets exhibited at G. Fox & Co., Hartford; organized by Mrs. Perry T. Hawkins, stylist and silver advisor, International Silver Company.] Hartford Courant, p. 3. (7 December 2018. C00339).

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1935 - internal magazines

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1935 - internal magazine, including article on ISC in Metropolitan Museum of Art exhibition

International Silver Company. (January - February 1935). International silver service, [vol. 3(4), internal corporate magazine for staff, distributors, retailers, etc.] (Updated 20 September 2020. AAA00163. DM.)

1935 - internal magazine

International Silver Company. (March - April 1935). International silver service, [vol. 3(5), internal corporate magazine for staff, distributors, retailers, etc.] (Updated 20 September 2020. AAA00163. DM.)

  • Offline - Meriden Historical Society, Meriden, CT.

1935 - internal magazine

International Silver Company. (March - April 1935). International silver service, [vol. 3(6), internal corporate magazine for staff, distributors, retailers, etc.] (Updated 20 September 2020. AAA00163. DM.)

  • Offline - Meriden Historical Society, Meriden, CT.



1935 advertisements

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1935 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros / International Silver Co. (7 March 1935). Advertisement: "The traditions of nearly a century... 1847 Rogers Bros. silverplate ... " [with abstract illustration of knife]. Meriden Daily Journal (Wallingford Edition), p. 5, column 8. (Viewed 16 July 2019. G00240).

1935 - advertisement

G. Fox & Co. (10 March 1935). Advertisement: "... Holmes and Edwards [/ISC] Inlaid Tower Design..." [with illustration]. Hartford Courant, p. 7. (Viewed 17 December 2018. C00338).

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1935 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Co. (April 1935). Advertisement: "1847 Rogers Bros; Original Rogers silverplate... Admiring guests... Confident hostess... " [with illustration showing spoons in the Marquise and Sylvia patterns]. Ladies Home Journal, p. 154. (Viewed 26 December 2020. L02084-85).

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1935 - advertisement

Wilcox & Evertsen / International Sterling / International Silver Co. (1 May 1935). Advertisement: "Choose a dinner partner, from the distinguished quintet... " [with illustrations of place settings showing 1810, Continental, Empress, Fontaine, and Gadroon patterns]. Town & Country, pp. 12-3. (Viewed 20 April 2020. E00849-51).

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1935 - advertisement

A. McMillan, presumably Ottawa, ON, Canada. (30 May 1935). Advertisement: "... 50-piece set of flatware... Wm. Rogers & Son... Special Anniversary Sale... Sheffield Reproductions; English Gadroon and Shell patterns ... tea & coffee set... rose bowls... These are high quality goods, made by the International Silver Company of Canada... " [with seven product illustrations]. Ottawa Journal (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada), p. 5. (Viewed 8 January 2021. D01987).

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1935 - advertisement

Rudolph’s, Endicott, NY. (31 May 1935). Advertisement: " ... 1847 Rogers [/ International Silver Company] ... " [with no relevant illustration]. The Endicott Bulletin (Endicott, New York), p. 10. (Viewed 2 May 2019; H00635-36).

1935 - advertisement

Wilcox & Evertsen / International Silver Co. (June 1935). Advertisement: "5 Sterling Suitors for your heart and hand... Wilcox & Evertsen; International Silver Co. successor... International Sterling..." [with photo-illustrations of knife, fork and spoon in the following patterns: 1810, Continental, Empress, Fontaine, and Gadroon]. Town & Country, pp. 6-7. (Viewed 26 June 2019. E00852-54).

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1935 - advertisement

G. D. McOmber, Jeweler, Honeoye Falls, NY. (20 June 1935). Advertisement: "Until June 29th only at half price, sets in Her Majesty Pattern, one of the latest designs in 1847 Rogers Bros. [/ International Silver Company]... " [with two illustrations]. Honeoye Falls Times (Honeoye Falls, New York), p. 4, cols. 1-2. (Viewed 2 May 2019; H00637-38).

1935 - advertisement

A. H. Denny Jeweler, Saranac Lake, NY. (21 June 1935). Advertisement: "Gift suggestions for graduation... 1847 Rogers [/ International Silver Company] Plate... " [with no relevant illustration]. Lake Placid News (Lake Placid, New York), p. 2, col. 1. (Viewed 1 May 2019. H00639-40).

1935 - advertisement

Fred M. Wells, Jeweler, Fulton, NY. (15 August 1935). Advertisement: "Nationally advertised merchandise... 1847 Rogers [Bros. / International Silver Co.] ..." [with no product illustration]. The Fulton Patriot, (Fulton, New York), presumably p. 10, cols. 1-2. (Viewed 11 August 2020. L01999).

1935 - advertisement

Gold Medal Flour (promotion). (19 September 1935). Advertisement: "... Coupon for free silverware; now, free, a full set of beautiful Wm. Rogers & Son [/ Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. / International Silver Co.] guaranteed silverware in the smart Modality ... pattern... " [with no specific product illustrations]. Binghampton Press (New York), p. 16, col. 6. (Viewed 13 October 2020. L02013-14).

1935 - advertisement

The Wallace Co., Schenectady, NY. (20 November 1935). Advertisement: "... Rogers Silver... Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. [/ International Silver Co.] and the popular ’Inspiration’ pattern ... " [with illustration of abstract case containing silverware]. Schenectady Gazette (New York), p. 3, cols. 3-8. (Viewed 26 December 2020. D01617).

1935 - advertisement

McOmber’s Jewelry Store, Honeoye Falls, NY. (12 December 1935). Advertisement: "Here’s a brilliant idea... For the home, Holmes & Edwards and 1847 Rogers Bros. [/ International Silver Co.] 16 Piece Sets of Silverware... " [with abstract illustration]. The Honeoye Falls Times (Honeoye Falls, New York), p. 3, cols. 1-3. (Viewed 11 May 2019; H00830-31).



1935 patents

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1935 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of flatware

Lillian V. M. Helander, assignor to International Silver Company. (26 February 1935; filed 20 December 1934). Design no. 94,688; serial no. 54,520: Design for a spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 10 April 2018. AAA02066).

1935 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of flatware

Edward J. Conroy, assignor to International Silver Company. (19 March 1935; filed 23 January 1935). Design no. 94,877; serial no. 54,998: Design for a spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 10 April 2018. AAA02067).

1935 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of flatware

Alfred G. Kintz, assignor to International Silver Company. (19 March 1935; filed 25 January 1935). Design no. 94,906; serial no. 55,071: Design for a spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 10 April 2018. AAA02068).

1935 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of flatware

Alfred G. Kintz and Frederick W. Stark, assignors to International Silver Company. (19 March 1935; filed 25 January 1935). Design no. 94,907; serial no. 55,072: Design for a spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 10 April 2018. AAA02069).

1935 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of flatware

Frederick W. Stark, assignor to International Silver Company. (2 April 1935; filed 29 January 1935). Design no. 95,092; serial no. 55,127: Design for a spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 10 April 2018. AAA02070).

1935 - patent - design for a sugar bowl or other article of hollow ware

Patrick McKeon, assignor to International Silver Company. (16 April 1935; filed 4 February 1935). Design no. 95,277; serial no. 55,243: Design for a sugar bowl or other article of hollow ware. (Viewed 27 April 2019. H00558).

1935 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of flatware

Lillian V. M. Helander, assignor to International Silver Company. (21 May 1935; filed 6 April 1935). Design no. 95,683; serial no. 56,245: Design for a spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 10 April 2018. AAA02071).

1935 - patent - border design construction

Jean G. Theobald, assignor to International Silver Company. (31 December 1935; filed 19 July 1935). Letters patent no. 2,026,107; serial no. 32,158: Border design construction. (Viewed 10 April 2018. AAA02072).



c. 1935 - design catalogue

International Silver Company / 1847 Rogers Bros.; Wm. Rogers & Son. (c. 1935). 1847 Rogers Bros., Wm. Rogers & Son hollow ware, approx. 106 pp. [Including Modernist lines: Modern Colonial; Arcadia; Legacy; see 1935 catalogue at Museum of Connecticut History, above, for reference.] (Viewed 24 September 2016. AAA00202. DM.)

  • Offline - Meriden Historical Society, Meriden, CT.

c. 1935 / 1938 - design catalogue

La Pierre Mfg. Co. / International Silver Company. (c. 1935 / 1938). [Black post bound catalog]. ["La Pierre and Watrous items".] Number of pages unknown. (Viewed 31 July 2018. C00201-12).

  • Offline - Meriden Historical Society, Meriden, CT.

1935-49 - marketing film

International Silver Company / Holmes & Edwards Silver Co. (1935-49). Marketing film. (Viewed 11 June 2016. A00775.)

1936 - coupon

(1936). International Silver Company / Wm. Rogers & Son coupon for silverware. In General Mills, (1936). Foods men rave about! Number of pages unknown. (Viewed 9 May 2017. A02403.)

1936 - spotlighted article mention

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

1936 - spotlighted article

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


1936 articles

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1936 - article mention

(17 April 1936). The year each business was established (with mention: "Meriden Britannia Co. /] International Silver Co. Est. 1852"). The Meriden Daily Journal [Fiftieth Anniversary issue (1886-1936)], unknown page number. (Viewed 25 November 2020. F01935).

1936 - article mention

(17 April 1936). Chronological list of business firms (with mention: "1852— [Meriden Britannia Co. /] International Silver Co. ... "). The Meriden Daily Journal [Fiftieth Anniversary issue (1886-1936)], unknown page number. (Viewed 26 November 2020. F01934).

1936 - article mention

Wilcox, William J. (17 April 1936). Manufacturers Association [with mention: "The late Clifford R. Gardinor, who was president of the International Silver Co., at the time of his death, was the first president... "]. The Meriden Daily Journal [Fiftieth Anniversary issue (1886-1936)], unknown page number. (Viewed 25 November 2020. F01912).



1936 advertisements

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1936 - advertisement

Hulett & Son, Jewelers, presumably Ogdensburg, New York. (18 March 1936). Advertisement: "Half Price Silver Sale... Holmes & Edwards, Rogers [Bros.] 1847, Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with abstract illustration of silverware in chest]. Ogdensburg Journal (Ogdensburg, New York), p. 5, cols. 1-2. (Viewed 29 June 2019. E00949-50).

1936 - advertisement

International Silver Co. (17 April 1936). Advertisement: "Eighty-fourth Anniversary Year; International Silver Co. ... International Sterling; 1847 Rogers Bros.; Holmes & Edwards Inlaid; Wm. Rogers & Son; International Holloware... " [with illustration of 1855 Meriden Britannia Co. building]. The Meriden Daily Journal [Fiftieth Anniversary issue (1886-1936)], unknown page number. (Viewed 25 November 2020. F01910).

1936 - advertisement

Kwik-Solv (promotion). (14 May 1936). Advertisement: "Special offer with Kwik-Solv; Beautiful Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. [/ International Silver Co.] teaspoons; Lincoln pattern... " [with illustration of three spoons]. Utica Observer-Dispatch (New York), p. 27, cols. 5-8. (Viewed 14 August 2020. L02022-23).

1936 - advertisement

Granat Bros., Oakland, CA. (20 May 1936). Advertisement: "... Rogers & Bro. [/ International Silver Co.] ... 50-piece set... El Dorado... pattern... " [with illustrations of flatware in the pattern]. Oakland Tribune, p. 5. (Viewed 12 July 2021. R00129).

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1936 - advertisement

Gold & Co., Lincoln, NE. (20 September 1936). Advertisement: "Silver Plated Flatware... Doubly guaranteed by the standards of Gold & Co. and the International Silver Co. Stunning flatware made by the American Silver Co., famous for over 75 years for fine silver. The merging of two ace companies... " [with illustration of spoon]. The Nebraska Sunday Journal (Lincoln, Nebraska), p. 3-B. (Viewed 12 October 2021. D01978).

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1936 - advertisement

The Broadway, Hollywood, CA. (19 October 1936). Advertisement: "... Exhibit and sale of the superb wilcox silver-plate... Created by International Silver Company... " [with abstract illustration of five-piece coffee and tea service on a tray]. Los Angeles Times, p. A2. (Viewed 21 June 2019. F00870).

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1936 - advertisement

Gold & Co., Lincoln, NE. (25 October 1936). Advertisement: "Silver Plated Flatware... Stunning flatware made by the American Silver Co., famous for over 75 years for fine silver. The merging of two ace companies... Doubly guaranteed by the standards of Gold & Co. and the International Silver Co. [with illustration of spoon]. The Nebraska Sunday Journal (Lincoln, Nebraska), p. 3-B. (Viewed 12 October 2021. D01979).

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1936 - advertisement

Carbino’s Jewelry Store, Massena, NY. (29 October 1936). Advertisement: "Announcing Ladyship in Stratford Plate Sectional; Made by the makers of Holmes & Edwards; A gorgeous new pattern... International Silver Company... " [with illustration presumably of handle in pattern, and abstract case with silverware]. The Massena Observer (Massena, New York), p. 2, cols. 1-2. (Viewed 29 June 2019. E00990-91).

1936 - advertisement

Carbino’s Jewelry Store, Massena, NY. (19 November 1936). Advertisement: "... 1847 Rogers Bros. [/ International Silver Company] ’Legacy’ pattern... " [with small, abstract illustration]. The Massena Observer (Massena, New York), p. 8, col. 5. (Viewed 4 May 2019; H00669-71).

1936 - advertisement

W. M. Pinney, Arcade, NY. (11 December 1936). Advertisement: "... Vast Christmas Display... Silverware ... 1847 Rogers [/ International Silver Company] ..." [with no related illustrations]. Arcade Herald (Arcade, New York), p. 8, cols. 5-6. (Viewed 4 May 2019; H00672-74).



1936 patents

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1936 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of flatware

Edward J. Conroy, assignor to International Silver Company. (7 January 1936; filed 21 November 1935). Design no. 98,056; serial no. 59,685: Design for a spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 9 April 2018. AAA01999).

1936 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of flatware

Lillian V. M. Helander, assignor to International Silver Company. (11 February 1936; filed 5 December 1935). Design no. 98,514; serial no. 59,918: Design for a spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 9 April 2018. AAA02025).

1936 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of flatware

Alfred G. Kintz, assignor to International Silver Company. (17 March 1936; filed 5 February 1936). Design no. 98,943; serial no. 60,990: Design for a spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 9 April 2018. AAA02026).

1936 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of flatware

Edward J. Conroy, assignor to International Silver Company. (16 June 1936; filed 25 April 1936). Design no. 100,005; serial no. 62,307: Design for a spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 8 April 2018. AAA02000).

1936 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of flatware

Alfred G. Kintz, assignor to International Silver Company. (23 June 1936; filed 6 May 1936). Design no. 100,168; serial no. 62,508: Design for a spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 9 April 2018. AAA02027).

1936 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of flatware

Alfred G. Kintz, assignor to International Silver Company. (29 September 1936; filed 8 August 1936). Design no. 101,369; serial no. 64,290: Design for a spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 9 April 2018. AAA02028).

1936 - patent - method of making seamless hollow handles for cutlery and the like

Lyle B. Marcy and Birger Egeberg, assignor to International Silver Company. (13 October 1936; filed 21 March 1933). Letters patent no. 2,057,440; serial no. 661,912: Method of making seamless hollow handles for cutlery and the like. (Viewed 10 April 2018. AAA02135).

1936 - patent - design for a teapot or the like

Frederick William Stark, assignor to International Silver Company. (29 December 1936; filed 18 September 1936). Design no. 102,524; serial no. 64,914: Design for a teapot or the like. (Viewed 27 April 2019. H00544).



n. d. - design catalogue

International Silver Company. (undated). [International hollowware (Catalogue no. 39)]. (See two catalogue no. 39s listed above.)

  • Offline - University of California, Santa Barbara library.

n. d. - design catalogue

International Silver Company. (undated). [Silverplated Hollowware (Catalogue no. 40)].

  • Offline - University of California, Santa Barbara library.

1937 - design catalogue

International Silver Company. (1937). International Silver Company trophies [catalogue no. 193]. 63 pages. (Updated 19 April 2017. A01062.)

1937 - design catalogue

International Silver Company. (1937). Wm. Rogers silverplated hollowware / International Silver Co. 72 pp. ["Wm. Rogers" here is presumably Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. or Wm. Rogers & Son.] (Viewed 6 May 2017. A02385.)

1937 - design catalogue

Forbes Silver Company / International Silver Co. (1937). [Catalogue, notations: "silverplate"; "’Forbes line’, plates, cups], 64 pp. (Viewed 11 May 2020. H01454).

1937 - design brochure or promotional booklet

International Silver Company / Holmes & Edwards Silver Co. (1937). Sterling inlaid for those who desire the best. 14 pp. (Updated 19 April 2017. A00956.)

  • Offline - The Strong, Rochester, NY, call no. TS735.H6556 S73 1937;
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1937 - exhibition catalogue - International Silver Co. in Met exhibition

(1937). Silver: An exhibition of contemporary American design by manufacturers, designers and craftsmen exhibition booklet. [Exhibition venue: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (11 April - 23 May 1937). (Viewed 25 August 2016. AAA00096.)

1937 - CBS radio program, related documentation

(1937). Radio program related documentation (Silver Theater, sponsor: International Silver Company): newspaper and radio clippings. (Viewed 29 July 2018. C00209-04).

  • Offline - Meriden Historical Society, Meriden, CT.

1937 - spotlighted news mention - ISC in Good Housekeeping exhibition house, Kansas City, MO

(April 1937). Our exhibition house in Kansas City, MO [exhibition dates: 25 March 1937 - date unknown; exhibited designs: unspecified flatware, "Holmes & Edwards Inlaid" / International Silver Co.; and "melon tea service, International Silver Co.", presumably in photo of dining room installation.] Good Housekeeping, pp. 54-57, 96. (Viewed 18 November 2018. L00893-97).

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1937 - spotlighted news mention - display in G. Fox & Co.

(18 April 1937). Fox’s plans "Conn.-Made" exposition; Importance as Industrial State Theme of Show; Opens Monday, Continues Rest of Month [with mention: "... Silver department, street floor: International Silver Company of Meriden display, showing the manufacture of silverware from the crude ore to the finished product..."] Hartford Courant, p. 1. (Viewed 25 October 2018. C00324).

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1937 - spotlighted magazine mention - ISC in Good Housekeeping exhibition house, Riverdale, NY

(May 1937). The studio’s Riverdale exhibition house [1 - 16 May 1937; exhibited tea service and card tray, unspecified pattern, by International Silver Company.] Good Housekeeping, pp. 56-59. 133-34. (Viewed 19 November 2018. F00407-13).

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1937 advertisements

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1937 - advertisement with NBC radio show mention

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (12 April 1937). Advertisement: "... America’s Finest Silverplate..." [showing Lovelace, Sylvia and Marquise patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 2. (Viewed 15 October 2017. G01427.)

"Enjoy 1847 Rogers Bros. Sunday afternoon Radio entertainments: 4:30 to 5:30, E. S. T.— N. B. C. Red Network Stations, featuring Josef Cherniavsky, the "Musical Camera" and Miss Willie Morris." (Excerpt from above.)


1937 - advertisement

Auerbach’s, presumably Salt Lake City, UT. (9 May 1937). Advertisement: "This is the finest quality plated ware ever shown... And especially created for us! Famous Wilcox Silver Plate [Co. / International Silver Co.] creation; Glendale pattern; of Provencial French Design... " [with illustration showing several hollowware designs]. Salt Lake Tribune (Salt Lake City, Utah), p. 19, cols. . (Viewed 27 December 2021. D01785).

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1937 - advertisement

Hinrichs Jewelry, Medina, NY. (27 May 1937). Advertisement: "Own one of our smart, tranish-proof chests of silver in the newest patterns... Holmes & Edwards [/ International Silver Co.]..." [with no illustrations]. Medina Tribune (Medina, New York), p. 4, col. 5. (Viewed 22 April 2020. D01280).

1937 - advertisement

W. S. MacDonald, Ferry, NY. (10 June 1937). Advertisement: "For Wedding and Graduation Gifts... A remarkable offer in Holmes & Edwards Sterling Inlay [/ International Silver Co.] ... Three complete patterns to choose from: First Lady, Guest of Honor, Lovely Lady... " [with presumably a knife, fork and spoon showing each pattern]. Wyoming County Times (Warsaw, New York), p. 6, cols. 5-8. (Viewed 7 May 2020. H01431-32).

1937 - advertisement with celebrity endorsement and CBS radio show mention

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (4 October 1937). Advertisement: "... We asked Rosalind Russell, charming M-G-M screen star, to name this new pattern. Her suggestion and one we think particularly fitting, was "First Love" [showing spoon in this pattern]. LIFE magazine, p. 83. (Viewed 16 October 2017. G01434.)

"Tune In— "The 1847 Silver Theatre", starring Hollywood celebrities. Columbia Network. Sundays at 5, E. S. T." (Excerpt from above.)


1937 - advertisement

Wm. Rogers & Son / International Silver Company. (18 October 1937). Advertisement: "How to get the most silver out of a dollar..." [showing Burgundy, Gardenia, and Georgie patterns]. LIFE magazine, pp. 84-85. (Viewed 16 October 2017. G01435.)

1937 - advertisement

Wm. Rogers & Son / International Silver Company. (25 October 1937). Advertisement: "’We know how to squeeze the most silver out of a dollar!’ ... " [showing Burgundy, Gardenia, and Georgie patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 18. (Viewed 16 October 2017. G01436.)

1937 - advertisement

Wm. Rogers & Son / International Silver Company. (8 November 1937). Advertisement: "’These little girls got the most silver out of a dollar... " [showing Burgundy, Gardenia, and Georgie patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 91. (Viewed 16 October 2017. G01439.)

1937 - advertisement

Schopp’s Jewelry Shoppe, Tonawanda, NY. (19 November 1937). Advertisement: "Set a smart table for your Thanksgiving Dinner with this Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] 51 pc. set of silverplate... " [with illustrations of silverware in cases]. The Evening News (North Tonawanda, NY), p. 5, cols. 1-3. (Viewed 28 December 2020. D01644).

  • Online - fultonhistory.com. (Search the archive, "North Tonawanda NY Evening News 1937 Grayscale - 3131", and scroll down for the link.)

1937 - advertisement with celebrity endorsement and CBS radio show mention

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (22 November 1937). Advertisement: "Two opportunities meet for Christmas..." [showing First Love, Lovelace, Marquise, and Sylvia pattern, with endorsement by actress Rosalind Russell]. LIFE magazine, p. 123. (Viewed 16 October 2017. G01428.)

"Tune In— "The 1847 Silver Theatre", featuring Hollywood stars, Columbia Network, Sundays at 5, E. S. T." (Excerpt from above.)




1937 patents

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1937 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of flatware

Edward J. Conroy, assignor to International Silver Company. (23 February 1937; filed 21 December 1936). Design no. 103,306; serial no. 66,674: Design for a spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 15 April 2018. AAA02376).

1937 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of flatware

Frederick W. Stark, assignor to International Silver Company. (9 March 1937; filed 21 January 1937). Design no. 103,521; serial no. 67,198: Design for a spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 15 April 2018. AAA02377).

1937 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of flatware

Lillian V. M. Helander, assignor to International Silver Company. (1 June 1937; filed 29 April 1937). Design no. 104,721; serial no. 69,042: Design for a spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 15 April 2018. AAA02378).

1937 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of flatware

Alfred G. Kintz, assignor to International Silver Company. (1 June 1937; filed 29 April 1937). Design no. 104,723; serial no. 69,043: Design for a spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 15 April 2018. AAA02379).

1937 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of flat-ware

Frederick W. Stark, assignor to International Silver Company. (1 June 1937; filed 1 May 1937). Design no. 104,732; serial no. 69,108: Design for a spoon or other article of flat-ware. (Viewed 15 April 2018. AAA02380).

1937 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of flatware

Alfred G. Kintz, assignor to International Silver Company. (16 November 1937; filed 15 October 1937). Design no. 107,108; serial no. 72,207: Design for a spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 15 April 2018. AAA02381).

1937 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of flatware

Edward P. Zawisza, assignor to International Silver Company. (16 November 1937; filed 15 October 1937). Design no. 107,038; serial no. 72,204: Design for a spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 15 April 2018. AAA02382).



c. 1937+ - design catalogue

International Silver Company. (c. 1937 or after). 1847 Rogers Bros., Wm. Rogers & Son Hollowware. [Contains: 1847 "First Love", "Lincoln", "Modern Colonial", "Neptune", Arcadia", Marquis", "Legacy"; WmR&S-"York", "Shelley", "Guild".] 98 pp. (Updated 16 October 2017. AAA00570-065.)

c. 1937-38 - design catalogue

International Silver Company. (c. 1937-38). ["Black post bound catalog"]. [Includes designs by La Pierre and Watrous Sterling.] Number of pages unknown. (Viewed 29 July 2018. C00202-01).

  • Offline - Meriden Historical Society, Meriden, CT.

1938 - design catalogue

International Silver Company. (1938). Catalog - Approved wholesale distributors line [including Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co. flatware, and La Pierre hollow ware and dresser ware]. Number of pages unknown. (Viewed 1 August 2018. C00206-12).

  • Offline - Meriden Historical Society, Meriden, CT.

1938 - design catalogue

International Silver Company. (1938). Sports and trophies for them. 48 pp. (Viewed 18 August 2020. E01023).

1938 - design brochure / booklet

International Silver Company. (1938). [Design brochure / booklet; notations: "silverware", "sterling"], 16 pp. (Viewed 8 May 2020. H01459).

1938 - radio program, related documentation

(1938). Radio program related documentation (Silver Theater, sponsor: International Silver Company): newspaper and radio clippings. (Viewed 29 July 2018. C00209-05).

  • Offline - Meriden Historical Society, Meriden, CT.

1938 - spotlighted magazine mention - ISC in Good Housekeeping exhibition house, Garden City, NY

Koues, Helen. (February 1938). Our Garden City exhibition house [c. February 1938; exhibited "plated silver, ’Webster’ reproductions, International Silver Co. (possibly referring to E. G. Webster & Son; items shown in photo of dining room installation; with mention of booklet about the house)]. Good Housekeeping, pp. 54-57, 125. (Viewed 19 November 2018. F00414-19).

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1938 - spotlighted magazine mention - ISC in Good Housekeeping exhibition house, Westwood Hills, CA

Koues, Helen. (April 1938). Westwood Hills, California House [on view c. April 1938; exhibited unspecified designs by International Silver Co, Sterling Division]. Good Housekeeping, pp. 50-55, 146. (Viewed 19 November 1938. F00426-33).

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1938 - spotlighted magazine mention - ISC in Good Housekeeping exhibition house, Seattle

Koues, Helen. (October 1938). Our exhibition house: The interior of our Seattle house [exhibition dates: c. October 1938; including unspecified exhibited designs by International Silver Co., Sterling Division]. Good Housekeeping, pp. 163-65, 174-75. (Viewed 18 November 2018. F00401-06).

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1938 - news brief

(21 July 1938). Makers of Lux sponsor amazing premium offer ["The offer consists of 6 Original Rogers Silverplate Teaspoons... International Silver Company... Each set of spoons is wrapped with a certificate of quality... William Rogers Manufacturing Company... "]. The Evening News (North Tonawanda), p. 6, col. 2. (Viewed 26 December 2020. D01618).

  • Online - fultonhistory.com. (Search the archive, "North Tonawanda NY Evening News 1938 May-Dec- Grayscale - 0693", and scroll down for the link.)


1938 advertisements

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1938 - advertisement with celebrity endorsement

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Co. (April 1938). Advertisement: "Rosalind Russell gives spring’s best tip to the Bride-To-Be... " [with illustrations showing spoons in the First Love and Lovelace patterns, and a chest of silverware]. Chatelaine (Toronto, Canada), p. 99. (Viewed 17 August 2020. L02094-95).

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1938 - advertisement with celebrity endorsement

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Co. (April 1938). Advertisement: "Rosalind Russell gives spring’s best tip to the Bride-To-Be... " [with illustrations showing spoons in the First Love and Lovelace patterns, and a chest of silverware]. Good Housekeeping, p. 121. (Viewed 17 August 2020. L02096-97).

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1938 - advertisement with celebrity endorsement

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (4 April 1938). Advertisement: "Rosalind Russell gives spring’s best tip to the Bride-to-Be..." [showing First Love and Lovelace patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 32. (Viewed 18 October 2017. G01440.)

1938 - advertisement - display / exhibit at G. Fox & Co., Hartford

G. Fox & Co., Hartford, CT. (25 April 1938). Advertisement: "... G. Fox & Co. features ’Connecticut Made’ products all week... Holmes and Edwards [/ International Silver Co.]." Hartford Courant, p. 9. (Viewed 25 October 2018. C00318-19).

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1938 - advertisement with celebrity endorsement

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Co. (May 1938). Advertisement: "Rosalind Russell explains why it’s lucky to marry this spring... " [with illustrations of spoons in the First Love, Lovelace and Marquise patterns, and chest of silverware]. Ladies Home Journal, p. 94. (18 August 2020. L02098-99).

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1938 - advertisement with celebrity endorsement

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (2 May 1938). Advertisement: "Rosalind Russell explains why it is lucky to marry this spring..." [showing First Love, Lovelace, and Marquise patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 26. (Viewed 16 October 2017. G01429.)

1938 - advertisement

Ruby’s, Endicott, NY. (6 May 1938). Advertisement: "Silver for Mother’s Day... Rogers 1847 [/ International Silver Co.] ... Holmes & Edwards [/ ISC] ... " [with no illustration]. Endicott Bulletin (Endicott, New York), p. 7, cols. 3-4. (Viewed 7 May 2020. H01433).

1938 - advertisement with celebrity endorsement

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (30 May 1938). Advertisement: "From Rosalind Russell— to the girl who caught the bride’s bouquet..." [showing First Love, Lovelace, and Marquise patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 30. (Viewed 15 October 2017. G01430.)

1938 - advertisement with celebrity endorsement

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Co. (June 1938). Advertisement: "From Rosalind Russell— to the girl who caught the bride’s bouquet... " [with illustrations of spoons in the First Love, Lovelace and Sylvia patterns and chest of silverware]. Good Housekeeping, p. 90. (Viewed 18 August 2020. E01001; L02100).

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1938 - advertisement

Alpert’s, Elmira, NY. (2 June 1938). Advertisement: "June events of interest to everyone!... Weddings... Chest of Silver; 51 pieces; Service for Eight People; Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] [with abstract illustration of silverware in chest]. Elmira Star-Gazette (Elmira, New York), p. 9, col. 8. (Viewed 8 December 2021. Q009 ).

1938 - advertisement with celebrity endorsement

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (27 June 1938). Advertisement: "’Rosalind Russell, I owe some of my good luck to you!’..." [showing First Love and Lovelace patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 40. (Viewed 15 October 2017. G01442.)

1938 - advertisement with celebrity endorsement

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Co. (July 1938). Advertisement: "From Rosalind Russell— to the girl who caught the bride’s bouquet... " [with illustrations of spoons in the First Love, Lovelace and Sylvia patterns, and chest of silverware]. Ladies’ Home Journal, p. 3. (Viewed 19 August 2020. E01002-03).

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1938 - advertisement with Saks-Fifth Avenue mention

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (25 July 1938). Advertisement: "... Leonora Ormsby of Saks-Fifth Avenue... " [showing First Love, Lovelace And Marquise patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 26. (Viewed 15 October 2017. G01443.)

1938 - advertisement with Saks-Fifth Avenue mention

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (22 August 1938). Advertisement: "... Leonora Ormsby of Saks-Fifth Avenue suggests... " [showing First Love, Lovelace And Marquise patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 26. (Viewed 15 October 2017. G01444.)

1938 - advertisement

T. Eaton Co., presumably Winnipeg, MB, Canada. (6 September 1938). Advertisement: "September silver plate festival... International Silver Company... Argosy, Her Majesty, Legacy, Anniversary and Silhouette designs... " [with illustrations presumably of handles in the patterns, and abstract illustration of silverware in case]. The Winnipeg Tribune (Winnipeg, MB, Canada), p. 21. (Viewed 8 August 2021. D01988).

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1938 - advertisement with Saks-Fifth Avenue and CBS radio show mentions

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (19 September 1938). Advertisement: "... Leonora Ormsby of Saks-Fifth Avenue plans an informal wedding of ultra-smartness... " [showing First Love, Legacy and Lovelace patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 36. (Viewed 15 October 2017. G01431.)

"Tune In— Sunday, October 2— hear William Powell open the ’Silver Theater’ featuring leading Hollywood stars every Sunday, C. B. S., coast-to-coast, 6 P. M., E. S. T..." (Excerpt from above.)


1938 - advertisement with Saks-Fifth Avenue and CBS radio show mention

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (17 October 1938). Advertisement: "When Christmas and a Wedding come together. ’Have an all-white wedding,’ advises Leonora Ormsby of Saks-Fifth Avenue..." [showing Ambassador, and Sylvia patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 38. (Viewed 15 October 2017. G01446.)

1938 - advertisement with celebrity and CBS radio show mentions

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (14 November 1938). Advertisement: "The best Christmas party ever planned..." [showing First Love, Lovelace and Marquise patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 38. (Viewed 15 October 2017. G01432.)

"Tune In Every Sunday— Leading dramatic stars in the "Silver Theatre". 6 P. M., E. S. T. ... Helen Hayes (Nov. 13 & 20), Ginger Rogers (Nov. 27), Clark Gable (Dec. 4) coast-to-coast Columbia network." (Excerpt from above.)


1938 - advertisement

Fred M. Wells, Jeweler, Fulton, NY. (15 December 1938). Advertisement: "... Select from our gift department... International... Holmes & Edwards’ Silver... " [with no related illustrations]. Fulton Patriot (Fulton, New York), unknown page number, cols. 1-3. (Viewed 16 May 2020. H01542-43).



1938 patents

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1938 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of flatware

Edward J. Conroy, assignor to International Silver Company. (8 February 1938; filed 8 January 1938). Design no. 108,318; serial no. 74,159: Design for a spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 8 April 2018. AAA02001).

1938 - patent - non-tarnish alloy

Birger Egeberg and Roy W. Tindula, assignors to International Silver Company. (15 February 1938; filed 20 April 1937). Letters patent no. 2,108,047; serial no. 137,912: Non-tarnish alloy. (Viewed 9 April 2018. AAA02013).

1938 - patent - alloy

Birger Egeberg and Roy W. Tindula, assignor to International Silver Company. (15 February 1938; filed partly on 24 December 1934 and partly on 20 April 1937). Letters patent no. 2,108,048; serial no. 137,913: Alloy. (Viewed 15 April 2018. AAA02383).

1938 - patent - nontarnish alloys

Birger Egeberg and Roy W. Tindula, assignor to International Silver Company. (15 February 1938; filed partly on 24 December 1934 and partly on 20 April 1937). Letters patent no. 2,108,049; serial no. 137,914: Nontarnish alloys. (Viewed 15 April 2018. AAA02384).

1938 - patent - alloys

Birger Egeberg and Roy W. Tindula, assignor to International Silver Company. (15 February 1938; filed partly on 24 December 1934 and partly on 20 April 1937). Letters patent no. 2,108,050; serial no. 137,915: Alloys. (Viewed 15 April 2018. AAA02385).

1938 - patent - nontarnish alloy

Birger Egeberg and Roy W. Tindula, assignor to International Silver Company. (15 February 1938; filed 24 December 1934). Letters patent no. 2,108,051; serial no. 759,053: Nontarnish alloy. (Viewed 15 April 2018. AAA02386).

1938 - patent - process for electrodeposition of silver and products obtained therefrom

Birger Egeberg and Nathan Promisel, assignor to International Silver Company. (8 March 1938; filed 23 March 1936). Letters patent no. 2,110,792; serial no. 70,396: Process for electrodeposition of silver and products obtained therefrom. (Viewed 15 April 2018. AAA02387).

1938 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of flatware

Edward J. Conroy, assignor to International Silver Company. (19 April 1938; filed 23 February 1938). Design no. 109,294; serial no. 75,343: Design for a spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 8 April 2018. AAA02002).

1938 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of flatware

Alfred G. Kintz, assignor to International Silver Company. (19 July 1938; filed 11 May 1938). Design no. 110,548; serial no. 77,124: Design for a spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 9 April 2018. AAA02041).

1938 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of flatware

Lillian V. M. Helander, assignor to International Silver Company. (19 July 1938; filed 11 May 1938). Design no. 110,561; serial no. 77,123: Design for a spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 9 April 2018. AAA02042).

1938 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of flatware

Alfred G. Kintz, assignor to International Silver Company. (27 September 1938; filed 23 July 1938). Design no. 111,515; serial no. 78,664: Design for a spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 9 April 2018. AAA02043).


1938 - patent (Canada) - bright silver deposition / deposition d’argent brillant

Birger Egeberg and Nathan Promisel, assignors to the International Silver Company. (4 October 1938). Patent CA 376861: bright silver deposition / deposition d’argent brillant. (Viewed 10 November 2021. Q00940).

1938 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of flatware

Lillian V. M. Helander, assignor to International Silver Company. (8 November 1938; filed 22 September 1938). Design no. 112,065; serial no. 80,038: Design for a spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 9 April 2018. AAA02044).

1938 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of flatware

Alfred G. Kintz, assignor to International Silver Company. (6 December 1938; filed 15 October 1938). Design no. 112,247; serial no. 80,477: Design for a spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 9 April 2018. AAA02045).

1938 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of flatware

Alfred G. Kintz, assignor to International Silver Company. (6 December 1938; filed 15 October 1938). Design no. 112,428: Design for a spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 9 April 2018. AAA02046).



1938-39 - design catalogue

A. I. Hall & Son, Inc. (San Francisco, Los Angeles) (wholesaler). (1938-39). 1938-1939 catalogue number forty-five. [Includes designs for hollow ware and flatware by 1847 Rogers Bros. / Wm. Rogers & Son / (anchor) Rogers (anchor) / (eagle) Wm. Rogers (star) / International Silver Company.] (Pages presumably from this catalogue.) (Viewed 21 August 2018. J00134).

> 1847 Rogers Bros. / ISC patterns shown: Ambassador, Arcadia, First Love, Her Majesty, Legacy, Lincoln, Lovelace, Marquise, Modern Colonial, Marquis, Neptune, Pistol Handle, Horn of Plenty; Silhouette, Snow White-themed (Walt Disney), and Sylvia;
> Wm. Rogers & Son / ISC patterns shown: Burgundy, Gardenia, Georgic, Guild, Mayfair, Paris, Talisman, and York;
> (anchor) Rogers (anchor) / ISC patterns shown: Future Values, Malden, Norfolk, and Sharon;
> (eagle) Wm. Rogers (star) / ISC patterns shown: no pattern specified
> International patterns shown: Camille, Chippendale, Lady Mary, and Wynwood.

1939 - design catalogue

International Silver Company. (c. 1939). Wm. Rogers, silverplated hollowware. Meriden, CT. ["Wm. Rogers" here is presumably Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. or Wm. Rogers & Son.] 76 pp. (Updated 13 May 2020. A01421; A02386; H01454.)


1939 articles

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1939 - news mention - display at G. Fox & Co., Hartford

(17 February 1939). Goods made in state to be exhibited; Exhibits and demonstrations to feature Connecticut-made Week at G. Fox store [with mention of International Silver Co. in list of exhibitors]. Hartford Courant, p. 6. (Viewed 24 October 2018. D00388).

  • See worldcat.org for locations.

1939 - news mention - ISC at National Retail Jeweler’s Association exhibition, New York

(30 August 1939). Exhibitors list jewelry sales rise at meeting [with mention of National Retail Jeweler’s Association exhibition, New York and quote from vice-president of International Silver Co.] New York Herald Tribune, p. 30. (Viewed 9 December 2018. D00549).

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1939 advertisements

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1939 - advertisement with Saks-Fifth Avenue and CBS radio show mentions

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (23 January 1939). Advertisement: "Wedding bells in March? ..." [showing First Love, Legacy, and Lovelace patterns; with CBS radio show mention]. LIFE magazine, p. 28. (Viewed 20 October 2017. G01437.)

1939 - advertisement with CBS radio show mention

International Sterling (brand / division) / International Silver Company. (6 February 1939). Advertisement: "Old-fashioned dowry no longer burdens father..." [showing 1810, Courtship, Empress and Enchantress patterns; with CBS radio show mention]. LIFE magazine, p. 2. (Viewed 20 October 2017. G01438.)

1939 - advertisement - display at G. Fox & Co., Hartford

G. Fox & Co., Hartford, CT. (19 February 1939). Advertisement: "... for the third week of February... Third Annual Connecticut-Made Week... 150 distinctive displays... it’s a great educational show... International Silver Co. ... " Hartford Courant, p. 8. (Viewed 24 October 2018. C00316).

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1939 - advertisement with Saks-Fifth Avenue and CBS radio show mentions

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (20 February 1939). Advertisement: "Suggestions for an April wedding..." [with Leonora Ormsby, Saks-Fifth Avenue and CBS radio show mentions; also showing First Love, Lovelace, and Marquise patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 32. (Viewed 20 October 2017. G01441.)

1939 - advertisement

Fowler’s, Binghampton, NY. (24 February 1939). Advertisement: "... Spring sale; Paris pattern; Wm. Rogers & Son [/ Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. / International Silver Co.] ..." [with abstract illustration of spoon and silverware in case]. Binghampton Press, p. 3, cols. 4-6. (Viewed 13 August 2020. L02011-12).

1939 - advertisement

Fowler’s, Binghampton, NY. (1 March 1939). Advertisement: "... Wm. Rogers & Son [/ Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. / International Silver Co.] Paris pattern... " [with abstract illustration of silverware in case]. Binghampton Press, p. 7, col. 1. (Viewed 13 August 2020. L02010).

1939 - advertisement with CBS radio show mention

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (6 March 1939). Advertisement: "New ’Me to You’ Gift Sets..." [showing the following patterns: 1810, Courtship, Enchantress, and Minuet; with CBS radio show mention]. LIFE magazine, p. 2. (Viewed 20 October 2017. G01449.)

1939 - advertisement with Saks-Fifth Avenue and CBS radio show mentions

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (20 March 1939). Advertisement: "To the girl who’s marrying in May. Leonora Ormsby of Saks-Fifth Avenue..." [showing First Love, Lovelace, and Sylvia patterns; with CBS radio show mention]. LIFE magazine, p. 32. (Viewed 20 October 2017. G01447.)

1939 - advertisement with CBS radio show mention

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (3 April 1939). Advertisement: "This is International Sterling’s new pattern ’Prelude’..." [with illustrations of knife, fork and spoon in this pattern; with CBS radio show mention.] LIFE magazine, p. 38. (Viewed 20 October 2017. G01448.)

1939 - advertisement with celebrity endorsement and CBS radio show mentions

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (17 April 1939). Advertisement: "Says Shirley Ross: ’I’m paging all Spring Brides’ ..." [showing First Love, Lovelace, and Marquise patterns; with CBS radio show mention]. LIFE magazine, p. 32. (Viewed 20 October 2017. G01450.)

1939 - advertisement with CBS radio show mention

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (24 April 1939). Advertisement: "Typical brides of 1939 marry for life..." [showing the following patterns: 1810, Courtship, Empress, Enchantress, Prelude, and Wedgwood; with CBS radio show mention]. LIFE magazine, p. 19. (Viewed 20 October 2017. G01451.)

1939 - advertisement with celebrity endorsement and CBS radio show mention

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (1 May 1939). Advertisement: "Loretta Young says, ’You 1939 Brides are Lucky..." [with CBS radio show mention]. LIFE magazine, p. 26. (Viewed 20 October 2017. G01452.)

1939 - advertisement with CBS radio show mention

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (8 May 1939). Advertisement: "Do you dream of sterling? ..." [with photos of spoons in 1810, Courtship, Enchantress, and Prelude patterns; and CBS radio show mention]. LIFE magazine, p. 12. (Viewed 20 October 2017. G01512.)

1939 - advertisement

Hulett & Son, Jewelers, Ogdenburg, NY. (9 May 1939). Advertisement: "SILVERPLATE by... Holmes & Edwards [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with no illustrations]. Ogdensburg Journal (Ogdensburg, New York), p. 7. (Viewed 30 May 2019. C00849-50).

1939 - advertisement with CBS radio show mention

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (29 May 1939). Advertisement: "Two Things I Never Knew about sterling silver..." [with photos of spoons in Courtship, Enchantress, Gadroon and Prelude patterns; and CBS radio show mention]. LIFE magazine, p. 14. (Viewed 20 October 2017. G01513.)

1939 - advertisement with celebrity endorsement

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (12 June 1939). Advertisement: "’Hats off to a real artist,’ says Gail Patrick..." [with five spoons in First Love, Legacy, Lovelace, Marquise and Sylvia patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 36. (Viewed 20 October 2017. G01515.)

1939 - advertisement

Woods Forest, Hempstead & Freeport, New York. (16 June 1939). Advertisement: "... Holmes & Edwards [/ International Silver Co.]; ’Charm’ Pattern; Sterling Inlaid Silver Plate... " [with illustration of silverware in case]. The Nassau Daily Review-Star (Freeport, New York), p. 3, cols. 4-6. (Viewed 30 June 2019. F01008-09).

1939 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (26 June 1939). Advertisement: "No idle dreamer, this bride! ..." [showing Courtship, Enchantress, Fontaine and Prelude patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 6. (Viewed 20 October 2017. G01516.)

1939 - advertisement with celebrity endorsement

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (10 July 1939). Advertisement: "Constance Bennett says ’Here’s tremendous news for brides’ ..." [with five spoons in First Love, Legacy, Lovelace, Marquise and Sylvia patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 28. (Viewed 20 October 2017. G01517.)

1939 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (24 July 1939). Advertisement: "Eight-Year Bride gets gift she missed on wedding day ..." [showing 1810, Courtship, Enchantress, and Prelude patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 7. (Viewed 20 October 2017. G01453.)

1939 - advertisement, with celebrity endorsement

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (7 August 1939). Advertisement: "Says Joan Crawford, ’I see a winner when I see one’ ..." [showing First Love, Legacy, Lovelace, Marquise, and Sylvia patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 28. (Viewed 20 October 2017. G01518.)

1939 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (21 August 1939). Advertisement: "How to Get Married ’For Keeps’..." [showing Courtship, Empress, Enchantress and Prelude patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 4. (Viewed 20 October 2017. G01454.)

1939 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (18 September 1939). Advertisement: "1000 Years of Pleasure for $100..." [showing Enchantress, Minuet, and Prelude patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 6. (Viewed 20 October 2017. G01519.)

1939 - advertisement, with celebrity endorsement and CBS radio show mention

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (9 October 1939). Advertisement: "... Loretta Young names it ’Adoration’..." [showing photos of knife, fork and spoons in the pattern; and CBS radio show mention]. LIFE magazine, pp. 42-43. (Viewed 20 October 2017. G01520.)

1939 - advertisement, with CBS radio show mention

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (16 October 1939). Advertisement: "Tale of Three Brides..." [showing 1810, Courtship, Enchantress, Gandroon, Minuet, and Prelude patterns; with CBS radio show mention]. LIFE magazine, p. 99. (Viewed 20 October 2017. G01455.)

1939 - advertisement with celebrity endorsement and CBS radio show mention

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (23 October 1939). Advertisement: "Loretta Young named it, all America adores it, "Adoration" [with endorsement by actress Loretta Young and illustration of pattern; with CBS radio show mention]. LIFE magazine, p. 40. (Viewed 20 October 2017. G01457.)

1939 - advertisement with celebrity endorsement and CBS radio show mention

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (6 November 1939). Advertisement: "Loretta Young says, ’Decide now to give her silver— in this lovely new pattern ’Adoration’... " [showing Adoration, First Love and Lovelace patterns; with CBS radio show mention]. LIFE magazine, p. 36. (Viewed 20 October 2017. G01458.)

1939 - advertisement with CBS radio show mention

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (20 November 1939). Advertisement: "You Don’t Have To Be Rich..." [showing Courtship, Enchantress, Minuet, and Prelude patterns and CBS radio show mention]. LIFE magazine, p. 4. (Viewed 20 October 2017. G01459.)

1939 - advertisement with CBS radio show mention

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (4 December 1939). Advertisement: "Mother will never stop thanking us for this gift..." [showing Adoration, First Love and Lovelace patterns, with CBS radio show mention.] LIFE magazine, p. 53. (Viewed 20 October 2017. G01460.)

1939 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (11 December 1939). Advertisement: "Gift got a woman with ambition— and a secret hope..." [showing 1810, Courtship, Empress, Enchantress, Fontaine, Gadroon, Minuet, Orchid, Prelude, Wedgwood patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 5. (Viewed 20 October 2017. G01522.)



1939 patents

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1939 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of flatware

Alfred G. Kintz, assignor to International Silver Company. (31 January 1939; filed 16 November 1938). Design no. 113,110; serial no. 81,134: Design for a spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 15 April 2018. AAA02388).

1939 - patent - design for a spoon and other article of flatware

Frederick W. Stark, assignor to International Silver Company. (31 January 1939; filed 1 December 1938). Design no. 113,124; serial no. 81,499: Design for a spoon and other article of flatware. (Viewed 24 April 2019. H00539).

1939 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of flatware

Lillian V. M. Helander, assignor to International Silver Company. (21 March 1939; filed 8 March 1938). Design no. 113,866; serial no. 75,675: Design for a spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 15 April 2018. AAA02389).

1939 - patent - design for a dish or other article of hollow ware

Jean G. Theobald, assignor to International Silver Company. (11 April 1939; filed 27 January 1939). Design no. 114,241; serial no. 82,634: Design for a dish or other article of hollow ware. (Viewed 15 April 2018. AAA02390).

1939 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of flatware

Alexandra Mackewicz, assignor to International Silver Company. (16 May 1939; filed 18 March 1939). Design no. 114,792; serial no. 83,657: Design for a spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 15 April 2018. AAA02391).


1939 - patent (Canada) - non-tarnish alloy / alliage inoxydable

Birger Egeberg and Roy Walter Tindula, assignors to the International Silver Company. (23 May 1939). Patent CA 381549: non-tarnish alloy / alliage inoxydable. (Viewed 10 November 2021. Q00941).


1939 - patent (Canada) - non-tarnish alloy / alliage inoxydable

Roy Walter Tindula and Birger Egeberg, assignors to the International Silver Company. (23 May 1939). Patent CA 381564: non-tarnish alloy / alliage inoxydable. (Viewed 11 November 2021. Q00944).


1939 - patent (Canada) - alloy / alliage

Roy Walter Tindula and Birger Egeberg, assignors to the International Silver Company. (23 May 1939). Patent CA 381565: alloy / alliage. (Viewed 11 November 2021. Q00946).


1939 - patent (Canada) - non-tarnish alloy / alliage inoxydable

Birger Egeberg and Roy Walter Tindula, assignors to the International Silver Company. (23 May 1939). Patent CA 381566: non-tarnish alloy / alliage inoxydable. (Viewed 11 November 2021. Q00945).


1939 - patent (Canada) - alloy / alliage

Roy Walter Tindula and Birger Egeberg, assignors to the International Silver Company. (23 May 1939). Patent CA 381567: alloy / alliage. (Viewed 11 November 2021. Q00947).

1939 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of flatware

Edward J. Conroy, assignor to International Silver Company. (4 July 1939; filed 10 May 1939). Design no. 115,542; serial no. 84,896: Design for a spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 15 April 2018. AAA02398).

1939 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of flatware

Alfred G. Kintz, assignor to International Silver Company. (4 July 1939; filed 17 May 1939). Design no. 115,558; serial no. 85,044: Design for a spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 15 April 2018. AAA02399).

1939 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of flatware

Alfred G. Kintz, assignor to International Silver Company. (4 July 1939; filed 17 May 1939). Design no. 115,580; serial no. 85,046: Design for a spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 15 April 2018. AAA02400).

1939 - patent - design for a coffeepot or similar article

Frederick W. Stark, assignor to International Silver Company. (22 August 1939; filed 8 April 1939). Design no. 116,248; serial no. 84,148: Design for a coffeepot or similar article. (Viewed 15 April 2018. AAA02401).

1939 - patent - design for a sugar bowl or similar article

Frederick W. Stark, assignor to International Silver Company. (22 August 1939; filed 8 April 1939). Design no. 116,249; serial no. 84,149: Design for a sugar bowl or similar article. (Viewed 15 April 2018. AAA02403).

1939 - patent - design for a coffeepot or similar article

Frederick W. Stark, assignor to International Silver Company. (22 August 1939; filed 8 April 1939). Design no. 116,250; serial no. 84,150: Design for a coffeepot or similar article. (Viewed 15 April 2018. AAA02404).

1939 - patent - design for a sugar bowl or similar article

Frederick W. Stark, assignor to International Silver Company. (22 August 1939; filed 8 April 1939). Design no. 116,251; serial no. 84,151: Design for a sugar bowl or similar article. (Viewed 15 April 2018. AAA02402).

1939 - patent - silver plating process

Birger Egeberg and Nathan Promisel, assignor to International Silver Company. (17 October 1939; filed 10 February 1938). Letters patent no. 2,176,668; serial no. 189,766: Silver plating process. (Viewed 15 April 2018. AAA02405).



193? - design catalogue

International Silver Company / 1847 Rogers Bros.). (193?). Spoons, forks, knives, etc. … 24 pp. (Viewed 8 May 2017. A00617.)

193? - design brochure

International Silver Company / Holmes & Edwards Silver Company / (ISC). (193?). [Illustrated price list] [catalogue #27]. 63 pp. (Updated 19 April 2017. A00675.)

193? - design brochure

International Silver Company / Rogers & Bro. (193?). Rogers & Bro. silverplated holloware. 4 pp. (Updated 20 April 2017. A01282.)

193? - sales booklet

International Silver Company. (193?). Solid silver selling swaps. ("The ’selling swaps’ in this booklet are the result of the brains which modern salesmen have put into selling International Sterling.") 32 pp. (Updated 4 August 2017. A02801.)

c. 1930s - design binder

International Silver Company / Wilcox Silver Plate Co. (c. 1930s). Binder of individual sheets showing designs (presumably for sales presentation purposes). 377 pp. [Includes sheets showing the following designs: Lobel’s tea set, Saarinen’s tea urn, Theobold’s tea set, Modern Priscilla tea set, etc.] (Viewed 22 October 2016. AAA00369. DM.)

  • Offline - Meriden Historical Society, Meriden, CT.

c. 1930s - design catalogue

International Silver Company. (c. 1930s). ["Black post bound catalog"]. [Includes designs by Watrous Mfg. Co., including Art Deco.] Number of pages unknown. (Viewed 29 July 2018. C00202-02).

  • Offline - Meriden Historical Society, Meriden, CT.

c. 1930s - design brochure

International Silver Company. (c. 1930s). Ask me another about the Viande knife and fork brochure. Six-page fold out brochure. [Shows "the Silhouette pattern in the Viande proportion. Other patterns available: Silhouette, Legacy, Ancestral, Ambassador, Anniversary".] (Viewed 29 July 2018. C00197-01).

  • Offline - Meriden Historical Society, Meriden, CT.
1940s

1940 - design catalogue

International Silver Company. (1940). [Catalogue no. 310, August 1st, 1940], Hamilton, ON; 18 pp. (Updated 19 April 2017. A00286.)

1940 - design catalogue

International Silver Company. (1940). International Sterling Dresser Silver Price List... (Updated 19 April 2017. A00470.)

1940 - ISC in Virginia Museum of Fine Arts exhibition

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. (1940). An exhibition of silver: French, British, American, Modern exhibition booklet / catalogue (19 November - 30 December 1940). ["... Modern Gallery... International Silver Co.— Meriden, Conn., 395. Center Piece and Two Candlesticks..."], p. 45. 47 pp. (VMFA: Richmond). (Viewed 8 November 2018. A01198-99; L00803-05).


1940 advertisements

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1940 - advertisement with celebrity endorsement and CBS radio show mention

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (22 January 1940). Advertisement: "Geraldine Fitzgerald says, ’It’s as lovely as a dream come true’..." [showing Adoration, First Love and Lovelace patterns, with CBS radio show mention.] LIFE magazine, p. 28. (Viewed 21 October 2017. G01461.)

1940 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (29 January 1940). Advertisement: "Choose Your Silver as you choose your husband..." [showing 1810, Courtship, Enchantress, Minuet and Prelude patterns.] LIFE magazine, p. 28. (Viewed 21 October 2017. G01462.)

1940 - advertisement - display / exhibit at G. Fox & Co., Hartford

G. Fox & Co., Hartford, CT. (February 1940). Advertisement: "... Feb. 10 to 17, Fox’s Fourth Annual Connecticut-Made Week... expected to have displays or exhibits... International Silver Co. ... " Hartford Courant. (Viewed 24 October 2018. C00314; C00317).

  • Offline - 9 February 1940, p. 3; 14 February 1940, p. 3. See worldcat.org for locations.

1940 - advertisement with celebrity endorsement and CBS radio show mention

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (19 February 1940). Advertisement: "Merle Oberon looked... and ’feel in love!’..." [showing Adoration, First Love and Sylvia patterns, with CBS radio show mention.] LIFE magazine, p. 34. (Viewed 21 October 2017. G01463.)

1940 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (4 March 1940). Advertisement: "How every woman can Satisfy a Secret Yearning..." [showing photos of Courtship, Enchantress, Orchid, Minuet, and Prelude patterns.] LIFE magazine, p. 9. (Viewed 21 October 2017. G01523.)

1940 - advertisement with celebrity endorsement and CBS radio show mention

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (18 March 1940). Advertisement: "’I’ve just discovered a beauty’, says Madeleine Carroll..." [showing Adoration, First Love and Lovelace patterns, with CBS radio show mention.] LIFE magazine, p. 36. (Viewed 21 October 2017. G01524.)

1940 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (1 April 1940). Advertisement: "Three Silver Anniversaries you’ll always remember..." [showing photos of Courtship, Empress, Enchantress, Minuet, and Prelude patterns.] LIFE magazine, p. 4. (Viewed 21 October 2017. G01525.)

1940 - advertisement

Segel’s, Schenectady, NY. (2 April 1940). Advertisement: "Silverware selected by Miss Jacobson for the Pageant of Foods Cooking School is from Segel’s; Complete showing of... Holmes & Edwards, International Sterling, Rogers 1847, and Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] ..." [with portrait photo of Jacobson]. Schenectady Gazette (New York), p. 18, cols. 1-2. (Viewed 26 December 2020. D01515).

1940 - advertisement with celebrity endorsement and CBS radio show mention

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (15 April 1940). Advertisement: "’There goes my heart!’, sighs Paulette Goddard..." [showing Adoration, First Love and Marquise patterns, with CBS radio show mention.] LIFE magazine, p. 63. (Viewed 21 October 2017. G01526.)

1940 - advertisement, with CBS radio show mention

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (29 April 1940). Advertisement: "A love Story told in sterling..." [showing photos of Courtship, Enchantress, Minuet, and Prelude patterns, with CBS radio show mention.] LIFE magazine, p. 8. (Viewed 21 October 2017. G01527.)

1940 - advertisement

H. W. Rathbun Jewelry Store, Ticonderoga, NY. (2 May 1940). Advertisement: "... Our choice of silver is... Holmes and Edwards [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with no related illustration]. Ticonderoga Sentinel (New York), p. 5, cols. 4-7. (Viewed 16 May 2020. H01548).

1940 - advertisement

Kaller’s Jewelry Store, Patchogue, NY. (3 May 1940). Advertisement: "Kaller has everything for the bride... International Silver Co. ..." [with no illustration]. The Suffolk County News (Sayville, New York), p. 2, cols. 6-7. (Viewed 14 October 2018. B01045).

1940 - advertisement with celebrity endorsement and CBS radio show mention

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (6 May 1940). Advertisement: "’May Brides... You’re Blessed!’, says Carole Lombard..." [showing Adoration, First Love, Lovelace, Marquise and Sylvia patterns, with CBS radio show mention of Lombard’s appearance.] LIFE magazine, p. 79. (Viewed 21 October 2017. G01528.)

1940 - advertisement

Wm. Rogers & Son / International Silver Company. (20 May 1940). Advertisement: "Hurry, Hurry, The supply is limited..." [with illustration of four forks in Exquisite pattern]. LIFE magazine, p. 11. (Viewed 21 October 2017. G01464.)

1940 - advertisement, with CBS radio show mention

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (27 May 1940). Advertisement: "Spring, Lohengrin, and the dollar sign... " [showing photos of Enchantress, Fontaine, Prelude and Royal Danish patterns, with CBS radio show mention.] LIFE magazine, p. 4. (Viewed 21 October 2017. G01529.)

1940 - advertisement with celebrity endorsement and CBS radio show mention

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (10 June 1940). Advertisement: "Says Ginger Rogers, ’May I help you choose?’... " [showing Adoration, First Love and Legacy patterns, with CBS radio show mention.] LIFE magazine, p. 40. (Viewed 21 October 2017. G01465.)

1940 - advertisement, with CBS radio show mention

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (24 June 1940). Advertisement: "Reputations Can Be Made at the dinner table... " [showing photos of Courtship, Enchantress, Fontaine and Prelude patterns, with CBS radio show mention.] LIFE magazine, p. 2. (Viewed 21 October 2017. G01530.)

1940 - advertisement

Kaller’s Jewelry Store, Patchogue, NY. (28 June 1940). Advertisement: "Just about everything for the bride! Wedding Gifts; We carry a vast array of beautiful and useful gifts by ... International Silver Co. ..." [with no illustrations]. The Suffolk County News (Sayville, New York), cols. 4-5. (Viewed 30 April 2020. H01270-71).

  • Online - fultonhistory.com. (Search the archive, "Sayville NY Suffolk County News 1939 Sep-Apr 1941 Grayscale - 0592", and scroll down for the link.)

1940 - advertisement with celebrity endorsement and CBS radio show mention

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (15 July 1940). Advertisement: "... My heart belongs to ’Adoration’!" says Mary Martin..." [showing photo of two forks, knife and spoon in Adoration pattern, with CBS radio show mention.] LIFE magazine, p. 32. (Viewed 21 October 2017. G01531.)

1940 - advertisement with celebrity endorsement and CBS radio show mention

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (5 August 1940). Advertisement: "... ’See if my taste is yours,’ suggests Kay Francis..." [showing photo of First Love pattern, with CBS radio show mention.] LIFE magazine, p. 31. (Viewed 21 October 2017. G01466.)

1940 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (19 August 1940). Advertisement: "Bright Bride backs ’dark horse’... " [showing photos of Empress and Royal Danish patterns.] LIFE magazine, p. 80. (Viewed 21 October 2017. G01532.)

1940 - advertisement

Kaller’s Jewelry Store, Patchogue, NY. (23 August 1940). Advertisement: "All these and many more for the bride... useful gifts by ... International Silver Co. ..." [with no illustrations]. The Suffolk County News (Sayville, NY), p. 2, cols. 6-7. (Viewed 8 August 2020. L01964).

  • Online - fultonhistory.com. (Search the archive, "Sayville NY Suffolk County News 1939 Sep-Apr 1941 Grayscale - 0693", and scroll down for the link.)

1940 - advertisement with celebrity endorsement and CBS radio show mention

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (2 September 1940). Advertisement: "... ’Don’t trust my eyes— use yours’, says Carole Lombard..." [showing photo of knife, fork and spoon in Adoration pattern, with CBS radio show mention.] LIFE magazine, p. 57. (Viewed 21 October 2017. G01533.)

1940 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (2 September 1940). Advertisement: "Bride Talks Business... " [showing photos of 1810 and Prelude patterns.] LIFE magazine, p. 84. (Viewed 21 October 2017. G01534.)

1940 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (7 October 1940). Advertisement: "International Sterling’s new pattern... Serenity..." [showing knife, fork and spoon in pattern]. LIFE magazine, p. 24. (Viewed 22 October 2017. G01542.)

1940 - advertisement with celebrity endorsement and CBS radio show mention

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (14 October 1940). Advertisement: "... ’I’ve had a thrilling experience,’ says Merle Oberon..." [showing photo of First Love pattern, with CBS radio show mention.] LIFE magazine, p. 37. (Viewed 19 October 2017. G01467.)

1940 - advertisement with CBS radio show mention

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (11 November 1940.) Advertisement: "Smart Husband Votes for ’real McCoy’... " [showing photos of Enchantress, Minuet, Prelude and Serenity patterns, with CBS radio show mention.] LIFE magazine, p. 8. (Viewed 19 October 2017. G01468.)

1940 - advertisement with celebrity endorsement and CBS radio show mention

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (11 November 1940.) Advertisement: "... May I present... my latest discovery? asks Olivia de Havilland..." [showing photo of Adoration pattern, with CBS radio show mention]. LIFE magazine, p. 70. (Viewed 22 October 2017. G01469.)

1940 - advertisement with CBS radio show mention

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (2 December 1940). Advertisement: "For Christmas Brides and wishful wives..." [showing photos of 1810, Continental, Empress, Fontaine, Gadroon, Minuet, Prelude, Royal Danish and Serenity patterns, with CBS radio show mention.] LIFE magazine, p. 6. (Viewed 19 October 2017. G01470.)

1940 - advertisement with celebrity endorsement and CBS radio show mention

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (9 December 1940). Advertisement: "’What... for the little lady for Christmas?’ asks Virginia Bruce..." [showing photo of Adoration, First Love, Lovelace, Legacy, Marquise, Sylvia patterns, with CBS radio show mention]. LIFE magazine, p. 70. (Viewed 22 October 2017. G01471.)

1940 - advertisement

H. W. Rathbun Jewelry Store, Ticonderoga, NY. (19 December 1940). Advertisement: "For Christmas... Holmes & Edwards [/ International Silver Co.] ... Rogers 1847 [/ ISC] ... " [with no specific product illustrations]. Ticonderoga Sentinel (New York), p. 15, cols. 1-3. (Viewed 16 May 2020. H01549).



1940 patents

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1940 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of flatware

Alfred G. Kintz, assignor to International Silver Company. (16 January 1940; filed 14 November 1939). Design no. 118,562; serial no. 88,272: Design for a spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 9 April 2018. AAA02015).

1940 - patent - design for a dish or other article of hollow ware

Jean G. Theobald, assignor to International Silver Company. (13 February 1940; Filed 16 September 1939). Design no. 118,990; serial no. 87,251: Design for a dish or other article of hollow ware. (Viewed 9 April 2018. AAA02016).

1940 - patent - design for a dish or other article of hollow ware

Jean G. Theobald, assignor to International Silver Company. (12 March 1940; filed 30 November 1939). Design no. 119,406; serial no. 88,585: Design for a dish or other article of hollow ware. (Viewed 9 April 2018. AAA02017).

1940 - patent - design for a tray or other article of hollow ware

Jean G. Theobald, assignor to International Silver Company. (12 March 1940; filed 30 November 1939). Design no. 119,407; serial no. 88,586: Design for a tray or other article of hollow ware. (Viewed 9 April 2018. AAA02018).

1940 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of flatware

Edward J. Conroy, assignor to International Silver Company. (23 April 1940; filed 4 March 1940). Design no. 120,166; serial no. 90,653: Design for a spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 8 April 2018. AAA02003).

1940 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of flatware

Edward P. Zawisza, assignor to International Silver Company. (23 April 1940; filed 19 March 1940). Design no. 120,176; serial no. 91,071: Design for a spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 9 April 2018. AAA02037).

1940 - patent - design for a tray or other article of hollow ware

Jean G. Theobald, assignor to International Silver Company. (4 June 1940; filed 13 April 1940). Design no. 120,900; serial no. 91,672: Design for a tray or other article of hollow ware. (Viewed 9 April 2018. AAA02038).

1940 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of flatware

Lillian V. M. Helander, assignor to International Silver Company. (25 June 1940; filed 9 May 1940). Design no. 121,160; serial no. 92,240: Design for a spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 9 April 2018. AAA02039).

1940 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of flatware

Lillian V. M. Helander, assignor to International Silver Company. (20 August 1940; filed 22 June 1940). Design no. 122,021; serial no. 93,197: Design for a spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 9 April 2018. AAA02040).

1940 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of flatware

Edward J. Conroy, assignor to International Silver Company. (27 August 1940; filed 29 June 1940). Design no. 122,113; serial no. 93,329: Design for a spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 9 April 2018. AAA02004).

1940 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of flatware

Lillian V. M. Helander, assignor to International Silver Company. (1 October 1940; filed 29 June 1940). Design no. 122,798; serial no. 93,350: Design for a spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 9 April 2018. AAA02014).

1940 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of flatware

Edward J. Conroy, assignor to International Silver Company. (5 November 1940; filed 10 September 1940). Design no. 123,383; serial no. 94,924: Design for a spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 9 April 2018. AAA02005).

1940 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of flatware

Alexandra Mackewicz, assignor to International Silver Company. (5 November 1940; filed 10 September 1940). Design no. 123,410; serial no. 94,923: Design for a spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 9 April 2018. AAA02029).



1940, 1945, 1949 - annual reports

International Silver Company. (1940; 1945; 1949). Annual reports. (Viewed 4 May 2016. A00548; AAA00630.)

"The [advertising] campaigns embrace a wide selection of national magazines as well as a television program upon which we embarked during 1949. The latter is a dramatic presentation, "The Silver Theatre", and may be seen every Monday at eight p.m. (E. S. T.) over the CBS Network." (Excerpt from above, p. 8.)


1941 - design catalogue

International Silver Company of Canada. (1941). International prize cups and trophies [catalogue no. 243]. 15 pp. (Updated 19 April 2017. A00287.)

1941 - design brochure / booklet

International Silver Company. (1941). International hollowware /International Silver Co., Factory E. 20 pp. (Viewed 23 May 2020. H01614).

1941 - sales film

International Silver Company / Handy (Jam) Organization (producer). (1941). “International moves the Browns to Sterling Street” (Motivational film for International Silver Company salespeople). [Shows 1941 International Sterling patterns towards end; details marketing objective of the Silver Theater and print magazine advertising strategy.] Length: 19:48 min. (Unconfirmed source). Updated 21 October 2017. [A00558]


1941 advertisements

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1941 - advertisement - ISC in G. Fox & Co. Housewares Exhibition

G. Fox & Co., presumably Hartford, CT. (10 January 1941). Advertisement: "Starts tomorrow G. Fox & Co.’s 3rd Housewares Exhibition" [11 - c. 17 January 1941; with mention: "Study the plaques from International Silver Company which show the various steps required in the making of a silver knife, spoon and fork."] Hartford Courant, p. 3. (Viewed 27 December 2018. D00354).

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1941 - advertisement, with CBS radio show mention

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (13 January 1941). Advertisement: "Once in a girl’s lifetime..." [including illustrations showing Enchantress, Prelude, Royal Danish, and Serenity patterns; with CBS radio show mention]. LIFE magazine, p. 12. (Viewed 4 November 2017. G01636.)

1941 - advertisement with celebrity endorsement and CBS radio show mention

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (20 January 1941). Advertisement: "’Any girl would say ’yes’ to this one!’ says Kay Francis..." [with illustration showing two forks, knife, and spoon in Adoration pattern, and CBS radio show mention]. LIFE magazine, p. 12. (Viewed 5 November 2017. G01637.)

1941 - two advertisements - display / exhibit at G. Fox & Co., Hartford

G. Fox & Co., Hartford, CT. (February 1941). Advertisement: "Connecticut-made week", Fox’s fifth observance Feb. 8 thru 15th... International Silver Co." [with no illustrations]. Hartford Courant. (Viewed 25 October 2018. C00322-23).

  • Offline - 9 February 1941, p. 6; 13 February 1941, p. 3. (See worldcat.org on locations.)

1941 - advertisement with CBS radio show mention

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (10 February 1941). Advertisement: "To a woman who hates to compromise..." [with illustrations showing 1810, Prelude, Royal Danish, and Serenity patterns, and CBS radio show mention]. LIFE magazine, p. 6. (Viewed 4 November 2017. G01638.)

1941 - advertisement with celebrity endorsement and CBS radio show mention

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (17 February 1941). Advertisement: "’First Love is my new love,’ says Greer Garson..." [showing photo of First Love pattern, with CBS radio show mention]. LIFE magazine, p. 34. (Viewed 19 October 2017. G01472.)

1941 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (3 March 1941). Advertisement: "Tomorrow I’ll be a wife..." [with illustration showing Courtship, Prelude, Royal Danish, Serenity, and Whitehall patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 48. (Viewed 5 November 2017. G01639.)

1941 - advertisement with celebrity endorsement and CBS radio show mention

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (17 March 1941). Advertisement: "’I call it unbelievable!’ says Martha Scott..." [with illustration including two forks, knife and spoon in Adoration pattern, and CBS radio show mention]. LIFE magazine, p. 44. (Viewed 5 November 2017. G01642.)

1941 - advertisement

Geo. F. Kamman, Seymour, IN. (19 March 1941). Advertisement: "... this is the best grade of silver that Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. [/ International Silver Co.] makes... " [with illustration of silverware in case]. Seymour Daily Tribune (Seymour, Indiana), p. 3, col. 8. (Viewed 12 January 2021. D01822).

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1941 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (31 March 1941). Advertisement: "The note my daughter left..." [showing photos of Courtship, Empress, Enchantress, Minuet and Royal Danish patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 92. (Viewed 19 October 2017. G01473.)

1941 - advertisement

N. O. Cote, Bellows Falls & Windsor, VT. (11 April 1941). Advertisement: "This year’s sensation... 50 piece set... Rogers & Bro. [/ International Silver Co.] ... Fairfield pattern silverware... " [with illustration of handle, presumably in Fairfield pattern, and case of silverware]. Vermont Journal (Windsor, VT), unknown page number, cols. 3-4. (Viewed 18 July 2021. R00137).

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1941 - advertisement with celebrity endorsement and CBS radio show mention

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (14 April 1941). Advertisement: "’Are you sensible or sentimental?’ asks Barbara Stanwyck..." [showing photo of First Love pattern, with CBS radio show mention]. LIFE magazine, p. 52. (Viewed 19 October 2017. G01474.)

1941 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (21 April 1941). Advertisement: "I’ll miss you at my wedding, Granny..." [showing photos of 1810, Norse, Prelude, Royal Danish, and Serenity patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 71. (Viewed 19 October 2017. G01475.)

1941 - advertisement with celebrity endorsement and CBS radio show mention

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (12 May 1941). Advertisement: "’I’d like to sing out the news,’ says Judy Garland... " [showing photo of Adoration pattern, with CBS radio show mention; see later Silver Theater radio broadcasts starring the actress: 26 January 1941, 12 & 19 October 1941, and 12 December 1943 listed below]. LIFE magazine, p. 70. (Viewed 21 October 2017. G01476.)

1941 - advertisement

International Silver Company & Manning, Bowman & Co. (12 May 1941). Advertisement: "... ’The Well-’N-Tree’ Meat Platter... Smokeless Broiler..." LIFE magazine, p. 82. (Viewed 13 October 2017. G01396.)

1941 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (19 May 1941). Advertisement: "The box and the vow..." [with illustration showing 1810, Colonial Shell, Prelude, Royal Danish, and Serenity patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 88. (Viewed 5 November 2017. G01640.)

1941 - advertisement

Manning, Bowman & Co. and International Silver Company. (2 June 1941). Advertisement: "Really sensational! ..." [with illustrations of table broiler; and ISC meat platter, a promotion]. LIFE magazine, p. 4. (Viewed 7 November 2017. G01654.)

1941 - advertisement with celebrity endorsement and CBS radio show mention

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (9 June 1941). Advertisement: "’I saw your First Love today,’ says Linda Darnell..." [showing photo of First Love pattern, with CBS radio show mention]. LIFE magazine, p. 46. (Viewed 22 October 2017. G01477.)

1941 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (16 June 1941). Advertisement: "Tonight, Bob asked me to marry him..." [with illustration showing Courtship, Prelude, Royal Danish, Serenity and Whitehall patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 67. (Viewed 5 November 2017. G01641.)

1941 - advertisement with celebrity endorsement and CBS radio show mention

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (21 July 1941). Advertisement: "’Make a wish now!’ says Olivia de Havilland..." [with illustration of two forks, knife and spoon in Adoration pattern, and CBS radio show mention]. LIFE magazine, p. 10. (Viewed 5 November 2017. G01647.)

1941 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (25 August 1941). Advertisement: "Isn’t that just like Dad? ..." [with illustration showing Colonial Shell, Courtship, Prelude, Richelieu, and Royal Danish patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 48. (Viewed 5 November 2017. G01643.)

1941 - advertisement with celebrity endorsements and CBS radio show mention

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (15 September 1941). Advertisement: "Conrad Nagel reports....... ’All Hollywood hails the most spectacular achievement in Silverplate History’ ..." [including illustration showing two forks, knife and spoon in Eternally Yours pattern; endorsements by Ellen Drew, Betty Field, Rosalind Russell, and Conrad Nagel; and CBS radio show mention]. LIFE magazine, pp. 44-45. (Viewed 6 November 2017. G01648.)

1941 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (22 September 1941). Advertisement: "Something old, something new..." [showing Courtship, Prelude, Royal Danish, Serenity, and Whitehall patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 60. (Viewed 19 October 2017. G01478.)

1941 - advertisement, with celebrity endorsements and CBS radio show mentions

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (13 October 1941). Advertisement: "’It leaves me breathless,’ exclaimed Myrna Loy..." [with illustration showing two forks, knife and spoon in Eternally Yours pattern; mention of actor Conrad Nagel; mention of CBS radio show]. LIFE magazine, p. 102. (Viewed 7 November 2017. G01651.)

1941 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (27 October 1941). Advertisement: "A year ago tonight I married Ted..." [showing 1810, Colonial Shell, Prelude, Royal Danish, and Serenity patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 68. (Viewed 19 October 2017. G01479.)

1941 - advertisement

Wm. A. Moser, Freeport, NY. (30 October 1941). Advertisement: "... Holmes & Edwards [/ International Silver Co.] Sterling Inlaid... " [with illustration showing handles in the Century, Danish Princess, First Lady, Lovely Lady, and Youth patterns]. The Leader (Freeport, New York), p. 3, cols. 1-2. (Viewed 2 June 2020. H01925).

1941 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (10 November 1941). Advertisement: "I’ll always remember this moment..." [showing Courtship, Empress, Enchantress, Minuet, and Prelude patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 55. (Viewed 19 October 2017. G01480.)

1941 - advertisement with celebrity endorsements and CBS radio show mention

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (17 November 1941). Advertisement: "’My heart stood still!’, says Laraine Day..." [with illustration showing Eternally Yours pattern; also mention by actor Conrad Nagel and CBS radio show mention.] LIFE magazine, p. 67. (Viewed 14 November 2017. G01657.)

1941 - advertisement

Beir Bros., Niagara Falls, NY. (17 November 1941). Advertisement: "Santa says: Make this a Christmas to Remember... with a Gift of Silver... 1847 Rogers Bros.; ’Eternally Yours’, ’Adoration’, ’First Love’ ... Wm. Rogers & Son; ’Exquisite’, ’Gardenia’, Talisman’ ... Holmes & Edwards Inlaid; ’Youth’, ’Danish Princess’, ’Lovely Lady’ ... International Sterling Silver— ’Prelude’... " [with abstract illustration of silverware in case]. Niagara Falls Gazette (Niagara Falls, New York), p. 3, col. 5. (Viewed 28 December 2020. D01648).

  • Online - fultonhistory.com. (Search the archive, "Niagara Falls NY Gazette 1941Nov-1942 Jan Grayscale - 0522", and scroll down for the link.)

1941 - advertisement

H. W. Rathbun, Jeweler, presumably Ticonderoga, NY. (27 November 1941). Advertisement: "Lay away gifts now for Christmas... Rogers 1847 [/ International Silver Co.] ... Holmes & Edwards [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with no specific product illustrations]. Ticonderoga Sentinel (Ticonderoga, New York), p. 3, cols. 5-7. (Viewed 2 June 2020. H01926-27).

1941 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (8 December 1941). Advertisement: "Remember your first Christmas together? ... " [showing 1810, Colonial Shell, Courtship, Empress, Enchantress, Minuet, Norse, Prelude, Richelaeu, Royal Danish, Serenity, and Whitehall patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 134. (Viewed 19 October 2017. G01481.)

1941 - advertisement with celebrity endorsement and CBS radio show mention

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (15 December 1941). Advertisement: "Men: Take a Christmas hint from Rosalind Russell..." [with illustrations showing Adoration, Eternally Yours, First Love, Legacy, Lovelace patterns; with CBS radio show mention.] LIFE magazine, p. 73. (Viewed 14 November 2017. G01658.)



1941 Silver Theater broadcasts

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1941 - Silver Theater radio broadcast starring Judy Garland

(26 January 1941). Silver Theater (radio broadcast, CBS, 30 minutes), Love’s New Sweet Song starring Judy Garland. (Viewed 4 December 2017. G01781-82.)

"Judy’s first straight, dramatic, nonsinging role, in the original radio play, Love’s New Sweet Song. She wrote the story this show was based on, and her one number— "Love’s New Sweet Song"— was a joint work of Judy’s and her musical director, David Rose..." (Excerpt from above)


1941 - Silver Theater radio broadcast starring Judy Garland

(12 October 1941). Silver Theater (radio broadcast, CBS, 30 minutes), Eternally Yours (Part I) starring Judy Garland. (Viewed 4 December 2017. G01781; G01783.)

1941 - Silver Theater radio broadcast starring Judy Garland

(19 October 1941). Silver Theater (radio broadcast, CBS, 30 minutes), Eternally Yours (Part II) starring Judy Garland. (Viewed 4 December 2017. G01781; G01783.)



1941 patents

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1941 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of flatware

Alfred G. Kintz, assignor to International Silver Company. (11 March 1941; filed 10 January 1941). Design no. 125,772; serial no. 97,951: Design for a spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 15 April 2018. AAA02406).

1941 - patent - display rack for silverware display cases

John D. Shaw, assignor to International Silver Company. (18 March 1941; filed 21 August 1940). Letters patent no. 2,235,649; serial no. 353,447: Display rack for silverware display cases. (Viewed 15 April 2018. AAA02407).

1941 - patent - table flatware

Marion C. Vonderheid, assignor to International Silver Company. (3 June 1941; filed 22 June 1940). Letters patent no. 2,244,590; serial no. 341,879: Table flatware. (Viewed 15 April 2018. AAA02409).

1941 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of flatware

Edward J. Conroy, assignor to International Silver Company. (17 June 1941; filed 25 March 1941). Design no. 127,788; serial no. 99,870: Design for a spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 15 April 2018. AAA02410).

1941 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of flatware

Frederick W. Stark, assignor to International Silver Company. (12 August 1941; filed 18 June 1941). Design no. 128,832; serial no. 101,524: Design for a spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 27 April 2019. H00543).

1941 - patent - design for a platter or other article of hollow ware

Jean G. Theobald, assignor to International Silver Company. (7 October 1941; filed 12 August 1941). Design no. 129,827; serial no. 102,799: Design for a platter or other article of hollow ware. (Viewed 15 April 2018. AAA02411).

1941 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of flatware

Edward J. Conroy, assignor to International Silver Company. (14 October 1941; filed 8 May 1941). Design no. 129,991; serial no. 100,845: Design for a spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 15 April 2018. AAA02412).

1941 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of flatware

Lillian V. M. Helander, assignor to International Silver Company. (23 December 1941; filed 8 May 1941). Design no. 130,839; serial no. 100,846: Design for a spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 15 April 2018. AAA02413).

1941 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of flatware

Edward J. Conroy, assignor to International Silver Company. (30 December 1941; filed 14 November 1941). Design no. 130,916; serial no. 104,145: Design for a spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 15 April 2018. AAA02414).

1941 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of flatware

Edward J. Conroy, assignor to International Silver Company. (30 December 1941; filed 14 November 1941). Design no. 130,917; serial no. 104,146: Design for a spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 15 April 2018. AAA02415).



c. 1941 - marketing film for retailers

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (c. 1941). Marketing film for retailers: [Your chance of a lifetime], about 15 minutes. [Also describes marketing campaign with Hollywood star advertisements and the Silver Theater on CBS radio; focuses on rollout of new 1847 Rogers Bros. "Eternally Yours" pattern]. (Viewed 22 October 2017. G01541.)

1942 - promotional brochure

Wilson, Edward Elmer. (1942). International Silver Wilcox and Atlantic silver salmon. 6 leaves. (Viewed 4 May 2016. A00557.)

1942 - news mention

(11 January 1942). Big plants get biggest war orders: 14 in state have about 85% of contracts (with mention: "Among those firms with $1,000,000 more in contracts during the past year and a half are the following... International Silver Company, Meriden $1,814,962...") Hartford Courant, p. D10. (Viewed 31 December 2018. H00481).

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1942 advertisements

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1942 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (19 January 1942). Advertisement: "I’m not the girl John got engaged to... " [showing 1810, Prelude, Royal Danish, Serenity, and Whitehall patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 48. (Viewed 19 October 2017. G01482.)

1942 - advertisement

Dey Brothers & Co., presumably Syracuse, NY. (17 February 1942). Advertisement: "... Sale! 50-pc. Complete Service for Eight... By Wm. Rogers & Son and International Silver Co. ... " [with illustration of two handles showing the Chermaine and Memory patterns]. Syracuse Herald-Journal (Syracuse, New York), p. 24, col. 3. (Viewed 28 December 2020. D01647).

1942 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (30 March 1942). Advertisement: "Spring is here in silver Spring Glory..." [with illustration showing knife, fork and spoon in the Spring Glory pattern]. LIFE magazine, p. 48. (Viewed 27 October 2017. G01644.)

1942 - advertisement

Mack’s Credit Jewelers, (10 April 1942). Advertisement: "... America’s ’Home Week’ double the pleasure... Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] service for six... " [with small, abstract illustration of silverware in case]. Oswego Palladium-Times (Oswego, New York), p. 4, cols. 7-8. (Viewed 14 November 2021. ).

1942 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (20 April 1942). Advertisement: "Sixteen.. and maid-of-honor! ..." [showing Prelude, Royal Danish, Serenity, and Spring Glory patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 48. (Viewed 19 October 2017. G01483.)

1942 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (18 May 1942). Advertisement: "I promise not to cry at the station..." [showing Continental, Prelude, Royal Danish, Serenity, and Spring Glory patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 90. (Viewed 19 October 2017. G01484.)

1942 - advertisement

The Hecht Co., Washington, DC. (7 June 1942). Advertisement: "Sterling... and Fine Plated-Ware at Unusually Attractive Prices... 1847 Rogers [Bros. / International Silver Co.] Silver-plated Flatware... ’Adoration’, ’Eternally Yours’, ’Love Lace’, and ’First Love’ patterns... 50-piece ’Stratford’ Silver-Plated Flatware set, by Holmes & Edward[s]... " [with possibly relevant illustration of spoon, silverware in chest, and abstract tea set]. Evening Star (Washington, DC), p. A-18. (Viewed 20 June 2019. D00887-88).

1942 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (7 September 1942). Advertisement: "Did I ever say I’d marry you darling? ..." [With illustration showing 1810, Prelude, Royal Danish, Serenity, and Spring Glory patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 60. (Viewed 27 October 2017. G01645.)

1942 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (12 October 1942). Advertisement: "Because you’re that kind of girl..." [with illustration showing 1810, Prelude, Royal Danish, Serenity, and Spring Glory patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 120. (Viewed 27 October 2017. G016 .)

1942 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (16 November 1942). Advertisement: "Do you think I’d forgotten? ..." [showing Prelude, Royal Danish, Serenity, and Spring Glory patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 142. (Viewed 21 October 2017. G01485.)

1942 - advertisement

The Little Traveler’s Shop, Meriden, CT. (22 November 1942). Feminine Topics; Advertisement: "... We were enchanted by that delightful collection of Napier, Gaylord Farms, and International Silver costume jewelry which we saw at The Little Traveler’s Shop, 766 Broad Street, Meriden... " Hartford Courant, p. A4, col. 7. (Viewed 20 October 2018. D00394).

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1942 - advertisement

Cox, The Jeweler, Medina, NY. (3 December 1942). Advertisement: "... Danish Princess ... Holmes & Edwards [/ International Silver Co.] ... Lovely Lady... Masterpiece... ... First Love 1847 Rogers [Bros. / International Silver Co.] ... Eternally Yours... Lovelace... " [with no illustrations]. The Medina Tribune (Medina, New York), p. 4, cols. 7-8. (Viewed 30 June 2019. E00996-98).

1942 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (7 December 1942). Advertisement: "Maybe our last Christmas for sometime, Nancy..." [showing 1810, Colonial Shell, Enchantress, Prelude, Royal Danish, Serenity, and Spring Glory patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 48. (Viewed 21 October 2017. G01486.)



1942 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of flatware

Alfred G. Kintz, assignor to International Silver Company. (16 June 1942; filed 25 April 1942). Design no. 132,812; serial no. 106,701: Design for a spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 15 April 2018. AAA02408).


1943 advertisements

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1943 - advertisement

Montgomery Ward, Jamaica, NY. (24 January 1943). Advertisement: "... Silverware... Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] open stock silver Talisman and Exquisite patterns... " [with no product illustrations]. Long Island Daily Press (Jamaica, New York), p. 3, col. 2. (Viewed 30 January 2021. R00925).

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1943 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (8 March 1943). Advertisement: "I couldn’t do anything else..." [with illustration showing 1810, Prelude, Royal Danish, Serenity, and Spring Glory patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 48. (Viewed 5 November 2017. G01649.)

1943 - advertisement

Palais Royal, Washington, DC. (24 March 1943). Advertisement: "Unusual opportunity to complete your Flatware; Holmes & Edwards [/ International Silver Co.] Inlaid Plate... " [with illustrations of handles in the Danish Princess and First Lady patterns]. Evening Star (Washington, DC), p. B-14. (Viewed 6 July 2019. B01100).

1943 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (5 April 1943). Advertisement: "The wedding veil I’ll never get to wear..." [with illustration showing 1810, Prelude, Royal Danish, Serenity, and Spring Glory patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 68. (Viewed 5 November 2017. G01650.)

1943 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (3 May 1943). Advertisement: "Our first Home... and it almost made me cry..." [with illustrations showing Minuet, Prelude, Royal Danish, Serenity, and Spring Glory patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 64. (Viewed 15 November 2017. G01660.)

1943 - advertisement with celebrity endorsement

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (17 May 1943). Advertisement: "’A girl can dream, can’t she?’ says Loretta Young... And I hope that every one of us is putting every penny she can into War Bonds... But a day will come when you can again get the silverplate... Plan for that day. Buy War Bonds now..." LIFE magazine, p. 68. (Viewed 15 November 2017. G01659.)

1943 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (12 July 1943). Advertisement: "This time I’m really thanking you, Aunt Jane..." [with illustration showing 1810, Prelude, Royal Danish, Serenity and Spring Glory patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 91. (Viewed 7 November 2017. G01656.)

1943 - advertisement with celebrity endorsement

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (26 July 1943). Advertisement: "’Could any girl stop wishing?’, says Paulette Goddard..." LIFE magazine, p. 86. (Viewed 21 October 2017. G01487.)

1943 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (16 August 1943). Advertisement: "I wish you could see your daughter, John..." [showing 1810, Enchantress, Prelude, Serenity, and Spring Glory patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 47. (Viewed 19 October 2017. G01488.)

1943 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (13 September 1943). Advertisement: "To the soldier I didn’t marry... Go get that Victory, Dave. And then come back and collect one bride.... So buy War Bonds with your money... earmark some of them for International Sterling after the war..." [with illustrations showing 1810, Prelude, Royal Danish, Serenity, and Spring Glory patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 77. (Viewed 15 November 2017. G01661.)

1943 - advertisement with celebrity endorsement

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (27 September 1943). Advertisement: "’Ashamed to build air castles?’ asks Veronica Lake. ’Of course, we must all be intensely practical about our war work, but no girl should be ashamed of building dream castles too...’ " [with illustration showing Eternally Yours pattern]. LIFE magazine, p. 94. (Viewed 15 November 2017. G01662.)

1943 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (11 October 1943). Advertisement: "I guess I knew he’d come back..." [including illustration showing spoon and fork in Spring Glory pattern]. LIFE magazine, p. 86. (Viewed 16 November 2017. G01663.)

1943 - advertisement with celebrity endorsement

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (25 October 1943). Advertisement: "’Don’t take off your wishing cap!’ says Susan Howard... The skilled craftsmen who used to fashion 1847 Rogers Bros. silverplate are helping our boys fight, too— by working tirelessly to keep weapons of war pouring overseas... But after the war, we’ll be making them again..." [with celebrity endorsement; illustration showing cutlery in First Love pattern.] LIFE magazine, p. 87. (Viewed 16 November 2017. G01664.)

1943 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (8 November 1943). Advertisement: "I’d never believed in love at first sight ..." [shows photos of patterns including 1810, Enchantress, Minuet, Prelude, Royal Danish, and Spring Glory patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 87. (Viewed 19 October 2017. G01489.)

1943 - advertisement with celebrity endorsement

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (22 November 1943). Advertisement: "’ Keep a rainbow ’round your future,’ says Claudette Colbert... ’Buy War Bonds— as many as you can". [with celebrity endorsement; illustration showing cutlery in Eternally Yours pattern.] LIFE magazine, p. 80. (Viewed 16 November 2017. G01665.)

1943 - advertisement

Holmes & Edwards / International Silver Co. (December 1943). Advertisement: "I said NO... I’ll wait for the silverplate with the two blocks of sterling silver inlaid at the backs of bowls and handles of most used spoons and forks... " [with abstract illustration of two women sitting at a counter talking]. Redbook magazine, p. 104. (Viewed 25 June 2019. D00917-18).

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1943 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (6 December 1943). Advertisement: "I didn’t want Christmas to come, this year..." [with photo showing 1810, Courtship, Enchantress, Minuet, Prelude, Royal Danish, Serenity, Spring Glory patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 56. (Viewed 19 October 2017. G01490.)



1943 Silver Theater broadcasts

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1943 - Silver Theater radio broadcast starring Judy Garland and Alan Ladd

(12 December 1943). Silver Theater (radio broadcast, CBS, 30 minutes), Ringside Table starring Judy Garland and Alan Ladd. (Viewed 4 December 2017. G01781; G01784.)

"... Judy Garland [played] a singing star in a New York nightclub. Alan Ladd costarred as an FBI agent impersonating a playboy in order to follow a nightclub manager suspected of being an enemy agent." (Excerpt from text above.)





1943 patents

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1943 - patent - apparatus for forming characters and designs on silver-plated flatware

Theodore Cooper, assignor to International Silver Company. (25 May 1943; filed 11 October 1939). Letters patent no. 2,319,796; serial no. 298,948: Apparatus for forming characters and designs on silver-plated flatware. (Viewed 9 April 2018. AAA02052).

1943 - patent - free grinding device for steels and alloys

Birger Egeberg, assignor to International Silver Company. (27 June 1943; filed 12 November 1940). Letters patent no. 2,325,180; serial no. 365,298: Free grinding device for steels and alloys. (Viewed 9 April 2018. AAA02053).


1943 - patent (Canada) - grinding device for steels and alloys / dispositif a meuler l’acier et ses alliages

Birger Egeberg, assignor to the International Silver Company. (23 November 1943). Patent CA 416597: grinding device for steels and alloys / dispositif a meuler l’acier et ses alliages. (Viewed 11 November 2021. Q00948).



1944 - Young and Rubicam for Silver Theater promotion documentation

(1944). Young and Rubicam for Silver Theater promotion documentation, summary. (Viewed 29 July 2018. C00209-06).

  • Offline - Meriden Historical Society, Meriden, CT.

1944 - internal communication booklet

International Silver Company. (1944). Ideas for improving the silverware department: Postwar planning bulletin / from International Silver Company. (“contains letter to silverware dealers from Craig D. Munson, vice president and sales manager of International Silver Company”.) 44 pp. (Viewed 30 November 2016. A01287; A01279.)


1944 advertisements

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1944 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (17 January 1944). Advertisement: "Oh, Dan... if only you’d been here..." [shows photos of patterns including 1810, Enchantress, Minuet, Prelude, Royal Danish and Spring Glory]. LIFE magazine, p. 44. (Viewed 19 October 2017. G01491.)

1944 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (7 February 1944). Advertisement: "I asked a stranger to dinner tonight..." [showing photo of 1810, Enchantress, Prelude, Royal Danish, Serenity and Spring Glory patterns.] LIFE magazine, p. 52. (Viewed 21 October 2017. G01535.)

1944 - advertisement with celebrity endorsement

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (28 February 1944). Advertisement: "’Have you made a wish today?’ asks Laraine Day. ’Busy at war work? Of course you are— but you can still wish, and plan the home you’ll have some day...’" [with illustration showing Adoration pattern; with celebrity endorsement]. LIFE magazine, p. 93. (Viewed 17 November 2017. G01679.)

1944 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (20 March 1944). Advertisement: "In a minute, I’ll have to answer..." [showing photo of 1810, Courtship, Enchantress, Minuet, Prelude, Royal Danish, Serenity and Spring Glory patterns.] LIFE magazine, p. 94. (Viewed 15 October 2017. G01535.)

1944 - advertisement with celebrity endorsement

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (10 April 1944). Advertisement: "... ’Stay Wide Awake.. and Dream,’ says Risë Stevens..." LIFE magazine, p. 84. (Viewed 22 October 2017. G01492.)

1944 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (1 May 1944). Advertisement: "Tonight you seem so near... International is working full speed on war production and making less sterling..." [with illustration showing 1810, Courtship, Enchantress, Minuet, Prelude, Royal Danish, Serenity, and Spring Glory patterns.] LIFE magazine, p. 73. (Viewed 17 November 2017. G01666.)

1944 - advertisement

Abraham & Straus, Brooklyn, NY. (17 May 1944). Advertisement: "... Sterling fill-ins! Place settings! ... International Silver ... " [with illustration with unnamed patterns]. Brooklyn Eagle (Brooklyn, New York), p. 12, cols. 1-3. (Viewed 4 June 2020. H01991-93).

1944 - advertisement with celebrity endorsement

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (22 May 1944). Advertisement: "... ’Keep Wishing While You Work’, says Anne Baxter..." [with photo of knife, fork and spoon in Eternally Yours pattern]. LIFE magazine, p. 80. (Viewed 22 October 2017. G01493.)

1944 - advertisement

Kann’s, Washington, DC. (12 June 1944). Advertisement: "... Start Your Sterling Sets... International [Silver Co.] ..." [with illustrations of handles showing patterns]. Evening Star (Washington, DC), p. B-4. (Viewed 18 June 2019. D00851-52).

1944 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (26 June 1944). Advertisement: "For the first time, Ann, it’s good-by..." [showing photo of 1810, Courtship, Enchantress, Minuet, Prelude, Royal Danish, Serenity and Spring Glory patterns.] LIFE magazine, p. 73. (Viewed 22 October 2017. G01536.)

1944 - advertisement

Jensen’s, presumably Salt Lake City, UT. (2 July 1944). Advertisement: "Sale of silverware... Prewar prices... Wm. Rogers & Son... 1847 Rogers Bros. [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with no illustrations]. The Salt Lake Tribune, p. 13, col. 1. (Viewed 1 July 2021. D01828).

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1944 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (14 August 1944). Advertisement: "Who’d have dreamed I’d turn sentimental? ... International is working full speed on war production and making less sterling..." [with illustration showing 1810, Courtship, Enchantress, Minuet, Prelude, Royal Danish, Serenity, and Spring Glory patterns.] LIFE magazine, p. 50. (Viewed 17 November 2017. G01667.)

1944 - advertisement with celebrity endorsement

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (21 August 1944). Advertisement: "... ’Fill your pockets with daydreams,’ says Rosalind Russell..." [with photo of Adoration pattern knife, fork and spoon]. LIFE magazine, p. 63. (Viewed 19 October 2017. G01494.)

1944 - advertisement

H. Post & Sons, Decatur, IL. (3 September 1944). Advertisement: "... Quality silverplate flatware... 1847 Rogers Bros. ... Wm. Rogers & Son ... Holmes & Edwards [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with possibly relevant, abstract product illustrations— handle and silverware in three cases]. Decatur Sunday Herald and Review (Decatur, IL), section II, presumably p. 1, cols. 1-4. (Viewed 17 July 2021. D01829).

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1944 - advertisement

H. Post & Sons, Decatur, IL. (7 September 1944). Advertisement: "... Silverplate flatware... Holmes & Edwards... Wm. Rogers & Son ... 1847 Rogers Bros. [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with possibly relevant, abstract product illustrations— silverware in three cases]. Decatur Review (Decatur, IL), p. 17, cols. 7-8. (Viewed 24 July 2021. D01830).

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1944 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (11 September 1944). Advertisement: "This isn’t the way we planned it..." [with photo showing 1810, Courtship, Enchantress, Minuet, Prelude, Royal Danish, Serenity and Spring Glory patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 75. (Viewed 15 October 2017. G01510.)

1944 - advertisement with celebrity endorsement and Ozzie & Harriet sponsorship mention

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (2 October 1944). Advertisement: "... ’This is no time to be modest,’ says Ozzie & Harriet..." [with celebrity endorsement; mention of ISC sponsorship of radio show, Ozzie & Harriet.] LIFE magazine, p. 46. (Viewed 22 October 2017. G01495.)

1944 - advertisement with Ozzie & Harriet show mention

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (23 October 1944). Advertisement: "Somehow, I just want to go home... International is working full speed on war production and making less sterling..." [with illustration showing 1810, Courtship, Enchantress, Minuet, Prelude, Royal Danish, Serenity, and Spring Glory patterns; with Ozzie & Harriet show mention.] LIFE magazine, p. 114. (Viewed 17 November 2017. G01668.)

1944 - advertisement with celebrity endorsement

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (13 November 1944). Advertisement: "’If I had Aladdin’s Lamp...’ says Ann Sheridan... And here at 1847 Rogers Bros., we’re working hard to help hurry that day of Victory... turning out vital materials of war. So right now, none of the 1847 Rogers Bros. designs you love so well can be made..." [including illustration showing Eternally Yours pattern]. LIFE magazine, p. 84. (Viewed 17 November 2017. G01680.)

1944 - advertisement

Holmes & Edwards [/ International Silver Co.] (December 1944). Advertisement: "... One day you will wake to find this loveliest of all silverplate back on sale again... " [with photos or illustrations of handles in Danish Princess, Lovely Lady, and Youth patterns]. Ladies’ Home Journal, p. 147. (Viewed 29 June 2019. D00921-22).

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1944 - advertisement

Holmes & Edwards [/ International Silver Co.]. (December 1944). Advertisement: "... I’m going to be Johnny-on-the-spot the day Holmes & Edwards comes back on sale... One of the first designs on sale after the war will be lovely Youth... " [with photo or illustration of spoon in the pattern]. Redbook magazine, p. 97. (Viewed 25 June 2019. D00919-20).

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1944 - advertisement with Ozzie & Harriet show mention

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (4 December 1944). Advertisement: "Merry Christmas, darling, wherever you are... International is working full speed on war production and making less sterling..." [with illustration showing 1810, Courtship, Enchantress, Minuet, Prelude, Royal Danish, Serenity, and Spring Glory patterns; with Ozzie & Harriet show mention.] LIFE magazine, p. 76. (Viewed 16 November 2017. G01669.)



1944 patents

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1944 - patent - design for a handwheel for valves and the like

Gates F. Parkin and Leslie A. Brown, assignors to International Silver Company. (25 April 1944; filed 18 September 1943). Design no. 137,737; serial no. 111,158: Design for a handwheel for valves and the like. (Viewed 9 April 2018. AAA02047).

1944 - patent - handwheel for valves and the like

Gates F. Parkin and Leslie A. Brown, assignors to International Silver Company. (25 April 1944; filed 18 September 1943). Letters patent no. 2,347,634; serial no. 502,934: Handwheel for valves and the like. (Viewed 9 April 2018. AAA02048).



1945 advertisements

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1945 - advertisement with mention of Ozzie and Harriet

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (15 January 1945). Advertisement: "Love note to a new father..." [with illustration showing 1810, Courtship, Enchantress, Minuet, Prelude, Royal Danish, Serenity, and Spring Glory patterns; with The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet show mention.] LIFE magazine, p. 6. (Viewed 17 November 2017. G01670.)

1945 - advertisement with mention of Ozzie & Harriet

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (12 February 1945). Advertisement: "Ready to meet the bride’s family, Dick? ... International is still working full speed on war production and making less sterling..." [with illustration showing 1810, Courtship, Enchantress, Minuet, Prelude, Royal Danish, Serenity, and Spring Glory patterns; with Ozzie & Harriet show mention.] LIFE magazine, p. 101. (Viewed 17 November 2017. G01671.)

1945 - advertisement with celebrity endorsement

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (26 February 1945). Advertisement: "’The wish I wish the most...’, says Dinah Shore..." [with illustration of knife, fork and spoon in First Love pattern]. LIFE magazine, p. 70. (Viewed 10 October 2017. G01496.)

1945 - advertisement with Ozzie & Harriet show mention

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (19 March 1945). Advertisement: "Don’t ever doubt me... " [with illustration showing Enchantress, Prelude, and Spring Glory patterns; with Ozzie & Harriet show mention.] LIFE magazine, p. 74. (Viewed 17 November 2017. G01672.)

1945 - advertisement with celebrity endorsement

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (9 April 1945). Advertisement: "’It’s my favorite dream’,... says Janet Blair... Right now, we have a bigger job. Keeping our fighting men supplied with vital war materials..." [with illustration showing Eternally Yours pattern; with celebrity endorsement]. LIFE magazine, p. 10. (Viewed 17 November 2017. G01681.)

1945 - advertisement and Ozzie & Harriet radio show mention

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (7 May 1945). Advertisement: "Sometimes I almost tell him... " [shows photos of spoons in Courtship, Minuet, Royal Danish and Serenity patterns; and Ozzie & Harriet radio show mention]. LIFE magazine, p. 23. (Viewed 15 October 2017. G01509.)

1945 - advertisement with celebrity endorsement

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (21 May 1945). Advertisement: "’You bet I’m chasing rainbows’,... says Joan Fontaine... Now, though, we have a bigger job... keeping our fighting men supplied with vital war materials..." [with illustration showing Adoration pattern; with celebrity endorsement]. LIFE magazine, p. 80. (Viewed 17 November 2017. G01682.)

1945 - advertisement, with Silver Theater mention

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (25 June 1945). Advertisement: "It was going to be so nice..." [with illustration showing 1810, Enchantress, Prelude and Spring Glory patterns; with Silver Theater mention]. LIFE magazine, p. 56. (Viewed 25 October 2017. G01592.)

1945 - advertisement with celebrity endorsement

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (20 August 1945). Advertisement: "’Waiting can seem shorter’... says Merle Oberon..." [with illustration showing First Love pattern; with celebrity endorsement]. LIFE magazine, p. 22. (Viewed 17 November 2017. G01683.)

1945 - advertisement with Ozzie & Harriet show mention

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (27 August 1945). Advertisement: "Dad... there’s something I want to tell you..." [with illustration showing 1810, Courtship, Enchantress, Minuet, Prelude, Royal Danish, Serenity, and Spring Glory patterns; with Ozzie & Harriet show mention.] LIFE magazine, p. 101. (Viewed 16 November 2017. G01673.)

1945 - advertisement

Chas. Schwartz & Son, Washington, DC. (6 September 1945). Advertisement: "A word about silver... We will, once again, feature ... International [Silver Co.] ... 1847 Rogers Bros. ... Holm[e]s & Edwards ... " [with no illustrations]. Evening Star (Washington, DC), p. A-4, cols. 4-5. (Viewed 17 October 2018. B01105).

1945 - advertisement with Ozzie and Harriet show mention

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (10 September 1945). Advertisement: "Tell me it’s really happening... [with illustration showing 1810, Courtship, Enchantress, Minuet, Prelude, Royal Danish, Serenity, and Spring Glory patterns; with The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet show mention.] LIFE magazine, p. 74. (Viewed 16 November 2017. G01674.)

1945 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (15 October 1945). Advertisement: "Soon, candle will glow once more on the rich beauty of 1847 Rogers Bros. ..." [with illustrations showing Adoration, Eternally Yours, and First Love patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 100. (Viewed 16 November 2017. G01684.)

1945 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (22 October 1945). Advertisement: "It won’t really be good-bye, Sis..." [with illustration showing 1810, Courtship, Enchantress, Minuet, Prelude, Royal Danish, Serenity, and Spring Glory patterns.] LIFE magazine, p. 98. (Viewed 17 November 2017. G01675.)

1945 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (12 November 1945). Advertisement: "1847 Rogers Bros. is Back! ..." [with photo showing Adoration, Eternally Yours, and First Love patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 119. (Viewed 19 October 2017. G01497.)

1945 - advertisement with Ozzie and Harriet show mention

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (19 November 1945). Advertisement: "Is this the way he dreamed it? ... [with illustration showing 1810, Courtship, Enchantress, Minuet, Prelude, Royal Danish, Serenity, and Spring Glory patterns; with The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet show mention.] LIFE magazine, p. 60. (Viewed 17 November 2017. G01676.)

1945 - advertisement with Ozzie and Harriet show mention

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (3 December 1945). Advertisement: "The Christmas we never had..." [with illustration showing 1810, Courtship, Enchantress, Minuet, Prelude, Royal Danish, Serenity, and Spring Glory patterns; with The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet show mention.] LIFE magazine, p. 62. (Viewed 17 November 2017. G01677.)

1945 - advertisement

The Jewel Box, Wilmington, NC. (9 December 1945). Advertisement: "... Hundreds of Beautiful Items to Choose from... Wm. Rogers & Son; 1847 [Rogers Bros.]; Holmes & Edwards; International [/ Silver Co.] ... " [with no relevant illustrations]. The Sunday Star-News (Wilmington, North Carolina), p. 5-B. (Viewed 6 July 2019. F01111-12).



1945 patents

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1945 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of flatware

Lillian V. M. Helander, assignor to International Silver Company. (3 April 1945; filed 29 December 1944). Design no. 140,749; serial no. 117,142: Design for a spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 9 April 2018. AAA02049).

1945 - patent - apparatus for grinding and buffing metallic articles and the like

Frederick C. Gilke, assignor to International Silver Company. (22 May 1945; filed 18 November 1942). Letters patent no. 2,376,847; serial no. 465,974: Apparatus for grinding and buffing metallic articles and the like. (Viewed 9 April 2018. AAA02050).


1945 - patent (Canada) - metallic article grinding and buffing apparatus / appareil a meuler et a polir des articles en metal

Frederick C. Glike, assignor to the International Silver Company. (4 September 1945). Patent CA 429834: metallic article grinding and buffing apparatus / appareil a meuler et a polir des articles en metal. (Viewed 10 November 2021. Q00949).


1945 - patent (Canada) - hand wheel for valves / roue manuelle de soupape

Gates Frederick Parkin and Leslie Adams Brown, assignors to the International Silver Company. (4 September 1945). Patent CA 429835: hand wheel for valves / roue manuelle de soupape. (Viewed 11 November 2021. Q00950).

1945 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of flatware

Lillian V. M. Helander, assignor to International Silver Company. (30 October 1945; filed 29 December 1944). Design no. 142,714; serial no. 117,141: Design for a spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 9 April 2018. AAA02051).



1946 - informational booklet

International Silver Company / 1847 Rogers Bros. (before February 1946). The story of silverplate (no. 144). (Viewed 22 July 2016. A01093; AAA00600-01; AAA00610; E01023).

1946 - trademarks binder

International Silver Company. (1946). Trademarks binder. Approx 100 pp. (Viewed 29 July 2018. C00196-03).

  • Offline - Meriden Historical Society, Meriden, CT.

1946 - sales advice book

Jeweler, Jonathan. (1946). Quality selling refresher. 44 pp. International Silver Company: Meriden, CT. (Viewed 19 August 2018. L00628).


1946 advertisements

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1946 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (28 January 1946). Advertisement: "From now on.. no more waiting... " [with photo showing 1810, Courtship, Enchantress, Minuet, Prelude, Royal Danish, Serenity, and Spring Glory patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 70. (Viewed 21 October 2017. G01537.)

1946 - advertisement

Huggins Jewelers, Wilmington, NC. (17 February 1946). Advertisement: "Established 1870... Silver Plate... 1847 Rogers Bros. [/ International Silver Co.] ... Holmes & Edwards [/ International Silver Co.]... Silver... International... " [with no related illustrations]. Wilmington Morning Star, unknown page number, cols.5-8. (Viewed 16 April 2020. D01150-51).

1946 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (25 February 1946). Advertisement: "The one and only 1847 Rogers Bros. is again at your dealers..." [with illustration showing Adoration, Eternally Yours and First Love patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 23. (Viewed 24 November 2017. G01695.)

1946 - advertisement with Ozzie and Harriet show mention

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (25 February 1946). Advertisement: "I’ve waited to wear this Wedding Veil... " [with illustration showing 1810, Courtship, Enchantress, Minuet, Prelude, Royal Danish, Serenity, and Spring Glory patterns; with The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet show mention.] LIFE magazine, p. 54. (Viewed 19 November 2017. G01678.)

1946 - advertisement

Holmes & Edwards / International Silver Co. (10 March 1946). Advertisement: "I did a very smart thing today! ... Holmes & Edwards sterling inlaid silverplate... " [with illustration showing three handles in patterns]. Evening Star (Washington, DC), (Sunday Star magazine section), p. 28, col. 1. (Viewed 23 April 2020. C01207-09).

1946 - advertisement

Lit Brothers, Philadelphia, PA. (17 March 1946). Advertisement: "Scoop! 500 sets silverplate; By famed Wm. Rogers Manufacturing Company... International Silver Co. ... " [with illustration of knife, fork and spoon]. Philadelphia Inquirer, p. A9. (Viewed 14 November 2021. Q00957).

1946 - advertisement with Ozzie and Harriet show mention

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (22 April 1946). Advertisement: "Spring in the valley... and in my heart..." [with illustration showing 1810, Courtship, Enchantress, Minuet, Prelude, Royal Danish, Serenity, and Spring Glory patterns; with The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet show mention.] LIFE magazine, p. 80. (Viewed 19 November 2017. G01685.)

1946 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (11 March 1946). Advertisement: "Your ’silver dream’ has come true..." [with illustration showing Adoration, Eternally Yours, and First Love patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 52. (Viewed 22 October 2017. G01498.)

1946 - advertisement with Ozzie & Harriet mention

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (25 March 1946). Advertisement: "It’s silly... to feel like crying..." [with photo showing 1810, Courtship, Enchantress, Minuet, Prelude, Royal Danish, Serenity and Spring Glory patterns; with Ozzie & Harriet mention]. LIFE magazine, p. 92. (Viewed 22 October 2017. G01538.)

1946 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (6 May 1946). Advertisement: "Many a gracious table sparkles with new beauty these days..." [with illustration showing Adoration, Eternally Yours and First Love patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 87. (Viewed 24 November 2017. G01696.)

1946 - advertisement

Woodward & Lothrop, Washington, DC. (14 May 1946). Advertisement: "After so long a time— A treasure trove of sterling silver... R. Wallace & Sons Mfg. Co. ..." [with possibly relevant illustrations]. Evening Star (Washington, DC), p. B-11. (Viewed 15 October 2018. B01101).

1946 - advertisement with Ozzie & Harriet mention

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (20 May 1946). Advertisement: "This Spring was three years coming..." [with photo showing 1810, Courtship, Enchantress, Minuet, Prelude, Royal Danish, Serenity and Spring Glory patterns; with Ozzie & Harriet mention]. LIFE magazine, p. 60. (Viewed 23 October 2017. G01539.)

1946 - advertisement

Walter Flora & Sons, Jewelers, presumably Decatur, IL. (22 May 1946). Advertisement: "... take pride is announcing the opening of their newly redecorated and enlarged China, Glass and Gift Department... Sterling... International Silver Company... " [with no product illustrations]. Decatur Sunday Herald (Decatur, IL), p. 21. (Viewed 29 June 2021. R00216).

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1946 - advertisement, gown by Ben Gam

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (3 June 1946). Advertisement: "Muted lights... a gleaming table..." [with illustration showing Adoration, Eternally Yours and First Love patterns; model wearing gown by Ben Gam]. LIFE magazine, p. 98. (Viewed 25 November 2017. G01697.)

1946 - advertisement with Ozzie and Harriet show mention

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (17 June 1946). Advertisement: "I remember another June..." [with illustration showing 1810, Courtship, Enchantress, Minuet, Prelude, Royal Danish, Serenity, and Spring Glory patterns; with The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet show mention.] LIFE magazine, p. 70. (Viewed 16 November 2017. G01686.)

1946 - advertisement with Silver Theater mention

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (22 July 1946). Advertisement: "Thoughts under a summer moon..." [with illustration showing 1810, Courtship, Enchantress, Minuet, Prelude, Royal Danish, Serenity, and Spring Glory patterns; with Silver Theater mention]. LIFE magazine, p. 66. (Viewed 19 November 2017. G01687.)

1946 - advertisement, gown by Adele Simpson

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Co. (August 1946). Advertisement: "... Even more enchanting that you’d dreamed... Your best-loved 1847 Rogers Bros. pattern, gleaming in the soft candlelight... " [with photo of model wearing "gown by Adele Simpson", and handles showing the Adoration, Eternally Yours, and First Love patterns]. Ladies’ Home Journal, p. 150. (Viewed 30 December 2020. E01013-14).

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1946 - advertisement with CBS radio show mention

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (26 August 1946). Advertisement: "I’ve a feeling about tonight..." [with photo showing 1810, Courtship, Enchantress, Minuet, Prelude, Royal Danish, Serenity and Spring Glory patterns; with Silver Theater mention]. LIFE magazine, p. 80. (Viewed 15 October 2017. G01540.)

1946 - advertisement with Ozzie and Harriet mention

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (23 September 1946). Advertisement: "I thought that he’d forgotten... " [with illustration showing 1810, Courtship, Enchantress, Minuet, Prelude, Royal Danish, Serenity, and Spring Glory patterns; with The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet mention]. LIFE magazine, p. 98. (Viewed 19 November 2017. G01688.)

1946 - advertisement

Rudolph’s, presumably Amsterdam, NY. (26 September 1946). Advertisement: "... 50-Pc. Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] ’Exquisite’ Pattern Complete with Chest Service for 8... " [with abstract illustration of silverware in case]. Evening Recorder (Amsterdam, New York), p. 7. (Viewed 28 December 2020. D01645).

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1946 - advertisement with Ozzie and Harriet mention

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (21 October 1946). Advertisement: "I can see it in his eyes... " [with illustration showing 1810, Courtship, Enchantress, Minuet, Prelude, Royal Danish, Serenity, and Spring Glory patterns; with The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet mention]. LIFE magazine, p. 100. (Viewed 19 November 2017. G01689.)

1946 - advertisement, model’s gown by Hattie Carnegie

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (7 October 1946). Advertisement: "Like a rich, gracious stage setting! ..." [with illustration showing Adoration, Eternally Yours and First Love patterns; and model with gown by fashion entrepreneur Hattie Carnegie]. LIFE magazine, p. 69. (Viewed 24 November 2017. G01698.)

1946 - advertisement with Ozzie and Harriet mention, model wearing gown by Suzanne Augustine

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (4 November 1946). Advertisement: "Proud moment for you..." [with illustration showing Adoration, Eternally Yours and First Love patterns; with The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet mention; model wearing gown by Suzanne Augustine]. LIFE magazine, p. 84. (Viewed 25 November 2017. G01699.)

1946 - advertisement with Ozzie and Harriet mention

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (18 November 1946). Advertisement: "To my daughter growing up... " [with illustration showing 1810, Courtship, Enchantress, Minuet, Prelude, Royal Danish, Serenity, and Spring Glory patterns; with The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet mention]. LIFE magazine, p. 63. (Viewed 19 November 2017. G01690.)

1946 - advertisement with Ozzie and Harriet mention

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (16 December 1946). Advertisement: "This was a day in a dream..." [with illustration showing 1810, Courtship, Enchantress, Minuet, Prelude, Royal Danish, Serenity, and Spring Glory patterns; with The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet mention]. LIFE magazine, p. 42. (Viewed 21 November 2017. G01691.)

1946 - advertisement with Ozzie and Harriet mention; model wearing gown by Maurice Rentner

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (9 December 1946). Advertisement: "Never-to-be-forgotten Christmas thrill! ..." [with illustration showing Adoration, Eternally Yours and First Love patterns; with The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet mention; model wearing gown by Maurice Rentner]. LIFE magazine, p. 90. (Viewed 24 November 2017. G01700.)



1946 patents

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1946 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of flatware

Edward J. Conroy, assignor to International Silver Company. (2 July 1946; filed 10 March 1945). Design no. 145,120; serial no. 118,398: Design for a spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 10 April 2018. AAA02073).

1946 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of flatware

Edward J. Conroy, assignor to International Silver Company. (9 July 1946; filed 4 October 1945). Design no. 145,157; serial no. 122,524: Design for a spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 10 April 2018. AAA02074).

1946 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of flatware

Alfred G. Kintz, assignor to International Silver Company. (10 September 1946; 6 April 1946). Design no. 145,580; serial no. 128,345: Design for a spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 10 April 2018. AAA02075).



1946? - sales tips booklet

International Silver Company. (1946?). Silver sales tips today for silver sales records tomorrow. 20 pp. ["Chiefly concerned with 1847 Rogers Bros. silverplate."] (Viewed 8 May 2017. A02396.)

1946-47 - correspondence

International Silver Company. (1946-47). Folder containing correspondence in regard to “A century of silver”. Letters from the author, Earl Chapin May, the Publicity department of G. Fox & Co., the International Silver co. Gov. McConaughy, and others. Also correspondence and newspaper clippings concerning the luncheons at the Book and author forum, and the Beta theta pi in New York, and the Book Forum at G. Fox & Co. Accompanied by photographs, etc. (Viewed 30 November 2016. C00001-44.)

  • Offline - Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford, Fox974.62 M651In.

c. 1947 - sales booklet

International Silver Company. (c. 1947). The strategy of selling sterling: A guidebook of selling suggestions for sterling silver salespeople [no. L547]. 44 pages. (Updated 15 June 2020. A01280; D01474).

1947 - design brochure

International Silver Company. (1947). Memorable Sterling - Tucker’s Trophy. 6 photographs. Viewed 20 February 2017. AAA00570-064.)

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1947 - primary and secondary source

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

1947 - spotlighted magazine mention - ISC on touring Train of Tomorrow in the United States

(26 July 1947). General Motors "Train of Tomorrow" is on exhibition tour [with mention of items on the train: "Flat and hollow ware, International Silver Company, Meriden, Conn."] Railway Age, page numbers for 8-page article unknown. (Viewed 20 November 2018. H00414).

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"Following an initial press run from Chicago to French Lick, Ind. ... [the] ’Train of Tomorrow’ departed on an exhibition tour of eastern cities which included a six-day showing at the A.A.R. and R.S.M.A. June convention in Atlantic City, N.J. ... Richmond, Va. ... including a western tour the details of which have not yet been announced..."



1947 advertisements

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1947 - advertisement with Ozzie and Harriet mention

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (20 January 1947). Advertisement: "The moment’s here... and I’m frightened... " [with illustration showing 1810, Courtship, Enchantress, Minuet, Prelude, Royal Danish, Serenity, and Spring Glory patterns; with The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet mention]. LIFE magazine, p. 76. (Viewed 24 November 2017. G01692.)

1947 - advertisement with Ozzie and Harriet mention

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (27 January 1947). Advertisement: "A proud hostess in 1847... A proud hostess in 1947..." [with illustration showing Adoration, Eternally Yours and First Love patterns; with The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet mention]. LIFE magazine, p. 80. (Viewed 24 November 2017. G01701.)

1947 - advertisement

Post cereal (Grape Nuts Wheat-Meal) (promotion). (2 February 1947). Advertisement: "Original Rogers Silverplate Knife and fork... Each knife and fork is guaranteed by Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with illustration of knife and fork]. This Week Magazine / Sunday Star / Evening Star (Washington, DC), p. 11. (Viewed 7 June 2020. D01338-40).

1947 - advertisement with Ozzie and Harriet mention

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (10 February 1947). Advertisement: "What it’s like to be in love... " [with illustration showing 1810, Courtship, Enchantress, Minuet, Prelude, Royal Danish, Serenity, and Spring Glory patterns; with The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet mention]. LIFE magazine, p. 83. (Viewed 24 November 2017. G01693.)

1947 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (3 March 1947). Advertisement: "Do your family treasures include any of 1847 Rogers Bros. fine old silverware? ..." [showing illustration with over 75 patterns]. LIFE magazine, pp. 66-67. (Viewed 23 October 2017. G01499.)

1947 - advertisement

H. W. Rathbun, Jeweler, presumably Ticonderoga, NY. (13 March 1947). Advertisement: "... Rogers 1847 [/ International Silver Co.] ... " Ticonderoga Sentinel (Ticonderoga, New York), p. 5, cols. 3-4. (Viewed 14 October 2018. B01048).

1947 - advertisement

Post cereal (Grape-Nuts Wheat-Meal). (7 April 1947). Advertisement: promotion - Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. / (International Silver Company) Avalon pattern, knife and fork. LIFE magazine, p. 51. (Viewed 26 November 2017. G01719.)

1947 - advertisement with Ozzie & Harriet mention

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (10 March 1947). Advertisement: "I never thought I’d get married..." [with illustration showing 1810, Courtship, Enchantress, Minuet, Prelude, Royal Danish, Serenity, and Spring Glory patterns; with Ozzie & Harriet mention]. LIFE magazine, p. 76. (Viewed 23 October 2017. G01552.)

1947 - advertisement with Ozzie & Harriet mention

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (24 March 1947). Advertisement: "Prized possession in 1847, Prized possession in 1947 [with illustration showing Adoration, First Love and Eternally Yours patterns; with Ozzie & Harriet mention]. LIFE magazine, p. 96. (Viewed 24 October 2017. G01561.)

1947 - advertisement with Ozzie and Harriet mention

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (7 April 1947). Advertisement: "Would mother have minded very much? ... " [with illustration showing 1810, Courtship, Enchantress, Minuet, Prelude, Royal Danish, Serenity, and Spring Glory patterns; with The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet mention]. LIFE magazine, p. 98. (Viewed 24 November 2017. G01694.)

1947 - advertisement; with Ozzie & Harriet mention

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (21 April 1947). Advertisement: "A social success in 1847, A social success in 1947..." [with illustrations showing Adoration, Eternally Yours, and First Love patterns; with Ozzie & Harriet mention]. LIFE magazine, p. 98. (Viewed 19 October 2017. G01500.)

1947 - advertisement with Ozzie and Harriet mention

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (5 May 1947). Advertisement: "Please put stars in my eyes... " [with illustration showing 1810, Courtship, Enchantress, Minuet, Prelude, Royal Danish, Serenity, and Spring Glory patterns; with The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet mention]. LIFE magazine, p. 42. (Viewed 25 November 2017. G01708.)

1947 - advertisement with Ozzie and Harriet mention

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (19 May 1947). Advertisement: "An engaged girl’s choice 1847... An engaged girl’s choice in 1947..." [with illustration showing Adoration, Eternally Yours and First Love patterns; with The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet mention]. LIFE magazine, p. 74. (Viewed 24 November 2017. G01702.)

1947 - advertisement with Ozzie & Harriet mention

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (2 June 1947). Advertisement: "Dear Ann: Look for a small package..." [with illustration showing 1810, Courtship, Enchantress, Minuet, Prelude, Royal Danish, Serenity, and Spring Glory patterns; with Ozzie & Harriet mention]. LIFE magazine, p. 104. (Viewed 23 October 2017. G01553.)

1947 - advertisement with Silver Theatre mention

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (16 June 1947). Advertisement: "A bride’s favorite wedding gift... in 1847... A bride’s favorite wedding gift... in 1947..." [with illustration showing Adoration, Eternally Yours and First Love patterns; with Silver Theatre mention]. LIFE magazine, p. 72. (Viewed 24 November 2017. G01703.)

1947 - advertisement, with Silver Theatre mention

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (30 June 1947). Advertisement: "I’m glad I listened to you, Aunt Beth..." [with illustration showing 1810, Courtship, Enchantress, Prelude, Richelieu, Royal Danish, Serenity, and Spring Glory patterns; with Silver Theatre mention]. LIFE magazine, p. 42. (Viewed 25 November 2017. G01714.)

1947 - advertisement, with Silver Theatre mention

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (14 July 1947). Advertisement: "Complete your set of International Sterling— matching fancy pieces are coming back! ..." [with illustration showing the Prelude pattern; with Silver Theatre mention]. LIFE magazine, p. 78. (Viewed 24 October 2017. G01562.)

1947 - advertisement, with Silver Theatre mention

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (28 July 1947). Advertisement: "For a daughter in love in 1847... For a daughter in love in 1947..." [with illustration showing Adoration, Eternally Yours and First Love patterns; , with Silver Theatre mention]. LIFE magazine, p. 74. (Viewed 25 November 2017. G01704.)

1947 - advertisement, with Silver Theatre mention

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (25 August 1947). Advertisement: "This is where the dream left off..." [with illustration showing the Prelude pattern; with Silver Theatre mention]. LIFE magazine, p. 61. (Viewed 24 October 2017. G01563.)

1947 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (1 September 1947). Advertisement: "1847 Rogers Bros. announce their 100th Anniversary pattern ’Remembrance’... " [including illustration of knife, fork and spoon in the pattern]. LIFE magazine, p. 46. (Viewed 25 November 2017. G01710.)

1947 - advertisement, with Ozzie and Harriet mention

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (22 September 1947). Advertisement: "I wonder if you really know me... " [with illustration showing 1810, Courtship, Enchantress, Minuet, Prelude, Richelieu, Royal Danish, Serenity, and Spring Glory patterns; with The adventures of Ozzie and Harriet mention]. LIFE magazine, p. 74. (Viewed 24 November 2017. G01712.)

1947 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (6 October 1947). Advertisement: "1847 Rogers Bros. presents ’Remembrance’..." [with illustration showing cutlery, tea service and other hollowware in the pattern]. LIFE magazine, pp. 60-61. (Viewed 25 November 2017. G01711.)

1947 - advertisement, with Ozzie and Harriet mention, model with snow mink by Esther Dorothy, jewelry by Harry Winston

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (20 October 1947). Advertisement: "Splendor from the skies... ’Northern Lights’, International Sterling’s dazzling new design... " [including two forks, two spoons and a knife in the pattern; with The adventures of Ozzie and Harriet mention; model with snow mink by Esther Dorothy, jewelry by Harry Winston]. LIFE magazine, p. 68. (Viewed 26 November 2017. G01713.)

1947 - advertisement

International Silver Co. / Holmes & Edwards Silver Company. (November 1947). Advertisement: "Don’t be old-fashioned about your silverplate..." Ladies’ Home Journal, page number unspecified. (Viewed 21 August 2018. L00640).

1947 - advertisement, with Ozzie & Harriet mention

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (3 November 1947). Advertisement: "Eyes have seldom seen... hands have never held... such perfection in silverplate! ..." [with illustrations showing Adoration, Eternally Yours, First Love, and Remembrance patterns; with Ozzie & Harriet mention]. LIFE magazine, p. 82. (Viewed 23 October 2017. G01501.)

1947 - advertisement

Reed’s Jewelers, presumably Wilmington, DE. (13 November 1947). Advertisement: "... [International Silver Co. / ] Rogers 1847... Holmes & Edwards ... " [with no related illustrations]. The Wilmington Morning Star (Delaware), p. 18, col. 5-8. (Viewed 5 October 2018. B00742).

1947 - advertisement, with Ozzie and Harriet mention

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (17 November 1947). Advertisement: "This birthday, I’m five years younger... " [including illustration of 1810, Courtship, Enchantress, Northern Lights, Prelude, Richelieu, Royal Danish, Serenity and Spring Glory patterns; with The adventures of Ozzie and Harriet mention]. LIFE magazine, p. 104. (Viewed 26 November 2017. G01715.)

1947 - advertisement, with Ozzie and Harriet mention; model with dress by Ben Gam

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (1 December 1947). Advertisement: "What a wonderful Christmas this is... " [including illustration showing Adoration, Eternally Yours, First Love and Remembrance patterns; with The adventures of Ozzie and Harriet mention; model with dress by Ben Gam]. LIFE magazine, p. 82. (Viewed 25 November 2017. G01707.)

1947 - advertisement, with Ozzie and Harriet mention

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (15 December 1947). Advertisement: "Perhaps I can make it up to her..." [including illustration of 1810, Courtship, Enchantress, Northern Lights, Prelude, Richelieu, Royal Danish, Serenity and Spring Glory patterns; with The adventures of Ozzie and Harriet mention]. LIFE magazine, p. 48. (Viewed 24 November 2017. G01716.)



1947 patents

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1947 - patent (Canada) - electrodepositing bath / bain pour depots galvanoplastiques

Samuel Heiman and Arthur Kenneth Graham, assignors to the International Silver Company / Sterling Silversmiths Guild of America. (1 April 1947). Patent CA 440591: electrodepositing bath / bain pour depots galvanoplastiques. (Viewed 11 November 2021. Q00953).

1947 - patent - design for a dish or other article of hollow ware

Jean G. Theobald, assignor to International Silver Company. (15 July 1947; filed 10 April 1946). Design no. 147,157; serial no. 128,453: Design for a dish or other article of hollow ware. (Viewed 9 April 2018. AAA02054).

1947 - patent - design for a dish or other article of hollow ware

Jean G. Theobald, assignor to International Silver Company. (15 July 1947; filed 10 April 1946). Design no. 147,158; serial no. 128,454: Design for a dish or other article of hollow ware. (Viewed 9 April 2018. AAA02055).



1947? - design catalogue

International Silver Company. (1947?). International holloware [catalogue no. 47]. 16 pp. (Updated 12 January 2017. AAA00178. DM.)

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1948 - historical photographs

Burke and Kober, architects / Shulman, Julius, photographer (architectural photographer). (1948). "International Silver Company" (Job 299). (15 items). In “Julius Shulman photography archive, 1936-1997. Series IV. Job numbers, 1934-2009”. [Getty I.D. - 2004.R.10(Job 299). Viewed 4 May 2016. A00589.]

1948 - TV commercial listing

(9 October 1948). Television commercial & sustaining program changes (" New commerical ... International Silver; [Program description:] Mary M. McBride; WRGB, Schenectady... Sept. 21 to Dec. 21... International Silver; Mary M. McBride; WNDT, New York... Sept. 21 to Dec. 14...") The Billboard, p. 10. (10 August 2020. D00571-72).

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1948 advertisements

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1948 - advertisement, with Ozzie & Harriet mention

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (12 January 1948). Advertisement: "First Breakfast at Home..." [with illustrations showing 1810, Enchantress, Northern Lights, Prelude, Richelieu, Royal Danish, Serenity and Spring Glory patterns; with Ozzie & Harriet mention]. LIFE magazine, p. 46. (Viewed 24 October 2017. G01565.)

1948 - advertisement, with Ozzie and Harriet mention; model with dress and jewelry by Hattie Carnegie

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (26 January 1948). Advertisement: "Proud thought before a dinner party..." [including illustration showing Adoration, Eternally Yours, First Love and Remembrance patterns; with The adventures of Ozzie and Harriet mention; model with dress and jewelry by Hattie Carnegie]. LIFE magazine, p. 78. (Viewed 25 November 2017. G01705.)

1948 - advertisement, with Ozzie & Harriet mention

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (9 February 1948). Advertisement: "Does a man ever understand..." [with illustrations showing Courtship, Minuet, Northern Lights, Prelude, Richelieu, Royal Danish, Serenity and Spring Glory patterns; with Ozzie & Harriet mention]. LIFE magazine, p. 96. (Viewed 24 October 2017. G01566.)

1948 - advertisement, with Ozzie & Harriet mention, model with dress by Adele Simpson

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (23 February 1948). Advertisement: "Secret thoughts of a proud hostess..." [with illustration showing Adoration, Eternally Yours, First Love, and Remembrance patterns; with Ozzie & Harriet mention; model with dress by Adele Simpson]. LIFE magazine, p. 86. (Viewed 24 October 2017. G01567.)

1948 - advertisement, with Ozzie and Harriet mention

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (8 March 1948). Advertisement: "When I marry..." [with illustrations showing 1810, Courtship, Enchantress, Northern Lights, Prelude, Richelieu, Royal Danish, and Spring Glory patterns; with The adventures of Ozzie and Harriet mention]. LIFE magazine, p. 56. (Viewed 26 November 2017. G01717.)

1948 - advertisement, with Ozzie & Harriet mention; with gown by Pauline Trigère

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (22 March 1948). Advertisement: "Heart-warming thought of a recent bride..." [including illustration showing Adoration, Eternally Yours, First Love and Remembrance patterns; with The adventures of Ozzie & Harriet mention; with gown by Pauline Trigère]. LIFE magazine, p. 58. (Viewed 16 November 2017. G01706.)

1948 - advertisement, with Ozzie and Harriet mention

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (5 April 1948). Advertisement: "The moment before the music starts... " [with illustrations showing 1810, Courtship, Enchantress, Prelude, Richelieu, Royal Danish, Serenity, and Spring Glory patterns; with The adventures of Ozzie and Harriet mention]. LIFE magazine, p. 5. (Viewed 28 November 2017. G01718.)

1948 - advertisement

Kann’s, Washington, DC. (18 April 1948). Advertisement: "... Holmes & Edwards and 1847 Rogers [Bros. / International Silver Co.] Silverplate; 52 pieces plus chest... Also available, Wm. Rogers & Son Silverplate, 50-Piece Sets... " [with photo of chest of silverware and illustrations of handles in unspecified patterns]. Sunday Star (Washington, DC), p. D-15. (Viewed 15 July 2019. H01072-73).

1948 - advertisement, with Ozzie & Harriet mention, gown by Jay Thorpe

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (19 April 1948). Advertisement: "For 101 years American brides have cherished this lovely silverplate..." [with illustration showing Adoration, Eternally Yours, First Love and Remembrance patterns, including a five-piece tea service; with Ozzie & Harriet mention; gown in photo by Jay Thorpe]. LIFE magazine, pp. 50-51. (Viewed 24 October 2017. G01569.)

1948 - advertisement

Mexia Jewelry Co., presumably Mexia, TX. (2 May 1948). Advertisement: "Mother needs on her day; 52 piece service set 1847 Rogers Bros. Remembrance pattern... 51 piece service set Rogers & Bro. [/ International Silver Co.] Inspiration pattern or Gardenia pattern... " [with abstract illustration of silverware in case]. The Mexia Daily News (Mexia, TX), p. 7, col. 3. (Viewed 18 July 2021. R00139).

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1948 - advertisement, with Ozzie and Harriet mention

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (3 May 1948). Advertisement: "Now that they’ve gone, I can tell you... " [with illustrations showing 1810, Courtship, Enchantress, Northern Lights, Prelude, Richelieu, Royal Danish, and Spring Glory patterns; with The adventures of Ozzie and Harriet mention]. LIFE magazine, p. 56. (Viewed 28 November 2017. G01721.)

1948 - advertisement, with Ozzie and Harriet mention, with model wearing jewelry by Harry Winston

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (17 May 1948). Advertisement: ""Joyous thought of a girl just wed... " [with illustration showing Adoration, Eternally Yours, First Love and Remembrance patterns; with The adventures of Ozzie and Harriet mention; model wearing diamonds designed by Harry Winston]. LIFE magazine, p. 56. (Viewed 28 November 2017. G01722.)

1948 - advertisement, with Ozzie and Harriet mention

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (31 May 1948). Advertisement: "Wild Roses were part of my love story... " [with illustrations showing knife, fork, spoon and hollowware in Wild Rose pattern; with The adventures of Ozzie and Harriet mention]. LIFE magazine, p. 74. (Viewed 25 November 2017. G01723.)

1948 - advertisement, with Ozzie and Harriet mention, model wearing diamonds by Van Cleef & Arpels

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (14 June 1948). Advertisement: "Happy thought of a young wife... " [with illustration showing Adoration, Eternally Yours, First Love and Remembrance patterns; with The adventures of Ozzie and Harriet mention; model wearing diamonds designed by Van Cleef & Arpels]. LIFE magazine, p. 86. (Viewed 25 November 2017. G01724.)

1948 - advertisement, with Silver Summer Review mention

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (28 June 1948). Advertisement: "Everything Bill does is just right... " [including illustrations of 1810, Courtship, Northern Lights, Prelude, Richelieu, Royal Danish, Serenity, and Spring Glory patterns; with Silver Summer Review mention]. LIFE magazine, p. 60. (Viewed 25 November 2017. G01727.)

1948 - advertisement, with Silver Summer Review mention, model wearing a Ben Reig design by Omar Kiam

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (12 July 1948). Advertisement: "Thought to give a hostess confidence... " [including illustration showing Adoration, Eternally Yours, First Love, and Remembrance patterns; with Silver Summer Review mention; model wearing a Ben Reig design by Omar Kiam]. LIFE magazine, p. 80. (Viewed 1 December 2017. G01729.)

1948 - advertisement, with celebrity and Silver Summer Review mentions, and product placement in film

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (26 July 1948). Advertisement: "When your own ’Dream House’ comes true..." [product placement in film Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House (1948) starring Cary Grant and Myrna Loy; with illustrations showing 1810, Enchantress, Northern Lights, Prelude, Richelieu, Royal Danish, Spring Glory, and Wild Rose patterns; with Silver Summer Review mention]. LIFE magazine, p. 64. (Viewed 24 October 2017. G01568.)

1948 - advertisement, with Silver Summer Review mention

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (23 August 1948). Advertisement: "How Dreams Begin..." with illustrations showing Courtship, Northern Lights, Prelude, Richelieu, Royal Danish, Serenity, Spring Glory and Wild Rose patterns; with Silver Summer Review mention]. LIFE magazine, p. 80. (Viewed 24 October 2017. G01571.)

1948 - advertisement

H. E. Eckert’s Sons, Watervliet, NY. (3 September 1948). Advertisement: "... The House of Distinctive Gifts... International [Silver Co.] ... " [with no related illustration]. Altamont Enterprise (Altamont, New York), p. 6, cols. 6-7. (Viewed 14 May 2019; H00872-73).

1948 - advertisement, with Silver Summer Review mention, model wearing gown by Henri Bendel

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (6 September 1948). Advertisement: "Admiring thought of a guest of honor..." [including illustration showing Adoration, Eternally Yours, First Love, and Remembrance patterns; with Silver Summer Review mention; model wearing gown by Henri Bendel]. LIFE magazine, p. 78. (Viewed 1 December 2017. G01741.)

1948 - advertisement, with Ozzie & Harriet mention

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (20 September 1948). Advertisement: "Marriage musings... " [including illustrations of Northern Lights, Prelude, Royal Danish, Serenity, Spring Glory and Wild Rose patterns; with The adventures of Ozzie & Harriet mention]. LIFE magazine, p. 114. (Viewed 1 December 2017. G01728.)

1948 - advertisement, with Ozzie and Harriet mention

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (4 October 1948). Advertisement: "Grateful thought of a radiant bride... " [including illustration showing Adoration, Eternally Yours, First Love, and Remembrance patterns; with The adventures of Ozzie & Harriet mention; model wearing bridal gown by Tailored Woman]. LIFE magazine, p. 102. (Viewed 1 December 2017. G01742.)

1948 - advertisement, with Ozzie and Harriet mention

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (18 October 1948). Advertisement: "A triumphant return! The superb French-inspired ’Joan of Arc’ [with illustration of knife, fork and spoon in the pattern; with The adventures of Ozzie & Harriet mention]. LIFE magazine, p. 118. (Viewed 1 December 2017. G01743.)

1948 - advertisement, with Ozzie & Harriet mention; model with jewels by John Rubel, gown by Hattie Carnegie

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (1 November 1948). Advertisement: "Thought to thrill a young wife’s heart..." [with illustration showing Adoration, Eternally Yours, First Love and Remembrance patterns, with Ozzie & Harriet mention; model with jewels by John Rubel, gown by Hattie Carnegie]. LIFE magazine, p. 94. (Viewed 15 October 2017. G01570.)

1948 - advertisement

The Hecht Co., Washington, DC. (3 November 1948). Advertisement: "Now you can choose your favorite silver-plate... Wm. Rogers & Son... 1847 Rogers [Bros.] ’First Love’ ... Holmes & Edwards ’Danish Princess’ [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with photo of 1847 Rogers Bros. and Holmes & Edwards silverware in chests]. Evening Star (Washington, DC), B-12. (Viewed 25 June 2019. E00811-12).

1948 - advertisement, with Ozzie and Harriet mention

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (22 November 1948). Advertisement: "The most shining gift for the most shining season... lovely International Sterling... " [with illustrations showing 1810, Courtship, Enchantress, Joan of Arc, Minuet, Northern Lights, Prelude, Richelieu, Royal Danish, Serenity, Spring Glory and Wild Rose patterns, and hollowware; with The adventures of Ozzie and Harriet mention]. LIFE magazine, pp. 78-79. (Viewed 28 November 2017. G017.)

1948 - advertisement, with Ozzie & Harriet mention, model with gown by Pauline Trigère

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (29 November 1948). Advertisement: "Secret thought of a wife on Christmas Eve... " [with illustration showing Adoration, Eternally Yours, First Love, and Remembrance patterns, with Ozzie & Harriet mention; model with gown by Pauline Trigère]. LIFE magazine, p. 94. (Viewed 23 October 2017. G01544.)

1948 - advertisement

Ryland’s, Bristol, TN. (19 December 1948). Advertisement: "... 1847 Rogers [Bros. / International Silver Co.] Remembrance.... Eternally Yours... Adoration... First Love... Give a set of plated-silver for Christmas... Also available; Holmes & Edwards... " [with illustration showing handles in the Adoration, Eternally Yours, First Love and Remembrance patterns]. Bristol Herald Courier (Bristol, Tennessee), p. 3-C, cols. 1-3. (Viewed 25 January 2020. R00218).

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1948 - advertisement, with Ozzie and Harriet mention, with model wearing gown and jewelry by Hattie Carnegie

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (27 December 1948). Advertisement: "Pleasant thought while entertaining... " [with illustration showing Adoration, Eternally Yours, First Love and Remembrance patterns; with The adventures of Ozzie and Harriet mention; with model wearing gown and jewelry by Hattie Carnegie]. LIFE magazine, p. 28. (Viewed 28 November 2017. G01726.)



1948 patents

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1948 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of flatware

Edward J. Conroy, assignor to International Silver Company. (13 April 1948; filed 14 April 1947). Design no. 149,253; serial no. 138,343: Design for a spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 10 April 2018. AAA02114).

1948 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of flatware

Edward J. Conroy, assignor to International Silver Company. (13 April 1948; filed 14 April 1947). Design no. 149,254; serial no. 138,344: Design for a spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 10 April 2018. AAA02115).

1948 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of flatware

Edward J. Conroy, assignor to International Silver Company. (13 April 1948; filed 16 April 1947). Design no. 149,255; serial no. 138,436: Design for a spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 10 April 2018. AAA02116).

1948 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of flatware

Alexandra A. Dabrowski, assignor to International Silver Company. (13 April 1948; filed 10 April 1947). Design no. 149,258; serial no. 138,290: Design for a spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 22 May 2018. AAA03120).

1948 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of flatware

Edward J. Conroy, assignor to (16 November 1948; filed 22 January 1947). Design no. 151,741; serial no. 136,289: Design for a spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 10 April 2018. AAA02117).



(October 1949 - June /July 1950). The Silver Theater sponsored by the International Silver Company aired on CBS network television. See the 1991 and 2009 entries below for summaries online about the shows and featured Hollywood stars.


1949 advertisements

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1949 - advertisement, with Ozzie & Harriet mention

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (17 January 1949). Advertisement: "It’s still the thing to do... It’s still the thing to own... " [including illustration showing Adoration, Eternally Yours, First Love, and Remembrance patterns; with The adventures of Ozzie & Harriet mention]. LIFE magazine, p. 66. (Viewed 1 December 2017. G01744.)

1949 - advertisement with Ozzie & Harriet mention

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (24 January 1949). Advertisement: "Wonderful morning! ..." [with illustrations showing Joan of Arc, Prelude, Royal Danish, Serenity, Spring Glory and Wild Rose patterns; with Ozzie & Harriet mention]. LIFE magazine, p. 74. (Viewed 23 October 2017. G01545.)

1949 - advertisement, with Ozzie & Harriet mention

International Silver Company / 1847 Rogers Bros. (February 1949). Advertisement: "It’s still the things to do... It’s still the thing to own..." [showing Adoration, Eternally Yours, First Love, and Remembrance patterns; with The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet mention.] Ladies’ Home Journal, p. 131. (Viewed 22 August 2018. L00705).

1949 - advertisement, with Ozzie and Harriet mention

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (21 February 1949). Advertisement: "’It’s ours, darling! ...’" [including illustrations showing Joan of Arc, Northern Lights, Prelude, Royal Danish, and Serenity patterns; with The adventures of Ozzie & Harriet mention]. LIFE magazine, p. 102. (Viewed 1 December 2017. G01745.)

1949 - advertisement, with Ozzie & Harriet mention

International Silver Company / 1847 Rogers Bros. (March 1949). Advertisement: "It’s still the things to do... It’s still the thing to own..." [showing Adoration, Eternally Yours, First Love, and Remembrance patterns; with The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet mention.] Ladies’ Home Journal, p. 171. (Viewed 22 August 2018. L00706).

1949 - advertisement, with Ozzie & Harriet mention

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (7 March 1949). Advertisement: "It’s still the thing to do... It’s still the thing to own... " [including illustration showing Adoration, Eternally Yours, First Love, and Remembrance patterns; with The adventures of Ozzie and Harriet mention]. LIFE magazine, p. 96. (Viewed 5 December 2017. G01746.)

1949 - advertisement, with Ozzie and Harriet mention

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (21 March 1949). Advertisement: "That sure feeling... " [with illustrations showing Joan of Arc, Prelude, Richelieu, Royal Danish, Spring Glory and Wild Rose patterns; with The adventures of Ozzie and Harriet mention]. LIFE magazine, p. 104. (Viewed 5 December 2017. G01785.)

1949 - advertisement, with Ozzie and Harriet mention

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (4 April 1949). Advertisement: "It’s still the thing to do... It’s still the thing to own... " [with illustration showing Adoration, Eternally Yours, First Love and Remembrance patterns; with The adventures of Ozzie and Harriet mention]. LIFE magazine, p. 110. (Viewed 5 December 2017. G01786.)

1949 - advertisement, with Ozzie & Harriet mention

International Silver Company / 1847 Rogers Bros. (May 1949). Advertisement: "It’s still the things to do... It’s still the thing to own..." [showing Adoration, Eternally Yours, First Love, and Remembrance patterns; with The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet mention.] Ladies’ Home Journal, p. 123. (Viewed 22 August 2018. L00707).

1949 - advertisement, with Ozzie and Harriet mention

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (2 May 1949). Advertisement: "Make way for a reigning beauty... the exquisite new Queen’s Lace... " [with illustration showing knife, fork and spoon in the pattern; with The adventures of Ozzie and Harriet mention]. LIFE magazine, p. 52. (Viewed 5 December 2017. G01787.)

1949 - advertisement, with Ozzie and Harriet mention

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (9 May 1949). Advertisement: "Its still the thing to do... It’s still the thing to own... " [with illustration showing Adoration, Eternally Yours, First Love and Remembrance patterns, also hollowware in Remembrance pattern; with The adventures of Ozzie and Harriet mention]. LIFE magazine, pp. 50-51. (Viewed 5 December 2017. G01788.)

1949 - advertisement, with Ozzie and Harriet mention

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (30 May 1949). Advertisement: "Choose the Loveliest... " [with illustrations showing 1810, Joan of Arc, Northern Lights, Prelude, Queen’s Lace, Richelieu, Royal Danish, Serenity, Spring Glory, Wild Rose patterns; with The adventures of Ozzie and Harriet mention]. LIFE magazine, p. 32. (Viewed 6 December 2017. G01789.)

1949 - advertisement, with Ozzie and Harriet mention

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (6 June 1949). Advertisement: "Its still the thing to do... It’s still the thing to own... " [with illustration showing Adoration, Eternally Yours, First Love and Remembrance patterns, with The adventures of Ozzie and Harriet mention]. LIFE magazine, pp. 104. (Viewed 5 December 2017. G01790.)

1949 - advertisement

Woodward & Lothrop, Washington, DC. (9 July 1949). Advertisement: ".. So wide your silver choice... here at Woodward & Lothrop’s Silver Room... Prelude by International [Silver Co.] ... " [with illustration of spoon in the pattern]. Evening Star (Washington, DC), p. A-4. (Viewed 15 January 2021. R00001).

1949 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (25 July 1949). "It’s still the thing to do... It’s still the thing to own..." [with illustration of spoons showing Adoration, Eternally Yours, First Love, and Remembrance patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 40. (Viewed 23 October 2017. G01546 .)

1949 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (12 September 1949). Advertisement: "Its still the thing to do... It’s still the thing to own... " [with illustration showing Adoration, Eternally Yours, First Love and Remembrance patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 82. (Viewed 5 December 2017. G01791.)

1949 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (19 September 1949). Advertisement: "Now... while you’re young..." [with illustrations showing Joan of Arc, Prelude, Queen’s Lace, Richelieu, Royal Danish, and Serenity patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 114. (Viewed 24 October 2017. G01564.)

1949 - advertisement

American Home Foods. (3 October 1949). Advertisement for Duff’s Devil Food Mix with American Silver Co. / International Silver Company promotion, cake server, Waverly pattern [with illustration]. LIFE magazine, p. 107. (Viewed 6 December 2017. G01801.)

1949 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (10 October 1949). Advertisement: "Its still the thing to do... It’s still the thing to own... " [with illustration showing Adoration, Eternally Yours, First Love and Remembrance patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 102. (Viewed 6 December 2017. G01793.)

1949 - advertisement

American Home Foods. (24 October 1949). Advertisement for Duff’s Devil Food Mix with American Silver Co. / International Silver Company promotion, cake server, Waverly pattern [with illustration]. LIFE magazine, p. 10. (Viewed 6 December 2017. G01802.)

1949 - advertisement

Loblaws, presumably Newark, NY. (3 November 1949). Advertisement: "...Silverware Special; 3 beautiful ’Camelot’ pattern silver-plated teaspoons; American Silver Plate made and guaranteed by Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. [/ International Silver Company; Instant Ralston hot breakfast cereal promotion] ... " Newark Courier-Gazette / Marion Enterprise / Clifton Springs Press (Newark, New York), p. 5, col. 1. (Viewed 1 June 2020. H01892-93).

1949 - advertisement

Loblaws, presumably Penn Yan, NY. (3 November 1949). Advertisement: Advertisement: "...Silverware Special; 3 beautiful ’Camelot’ pattern silver-plated teaspoons; American Silver Plate made and guaranteed by Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. [/ International Silver Company; Instant Ralston hot breakfast cereal promotion] ... " Chronicle-Express (Penn Yan, New York), p. 8, col. 1. (Viewed 1 June 2020. H01894-95).

1949 - advertisement

American Home Foods. (14 November 1949). Advertisement for Duff’s Devil’s Food Mix with American Silver Co. / International Silver Company promotion, a cake server, Waverly pattern [with illustration]. LIFE magazine, p. 25. (Viewed 26 October 2017. G01629.)

1949 - advertisement

American Home Foods. (5 December 1949). Advertisement for Duff’s Devil’s Food Mix with American Silver Co. / International Silver Company promotion, a cake server, Waverly pattern [with illustration]. LIFE magazine, p. 85. (Viewed 26 October 2017. G01630.)

1949 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (5 December 1949). Advertisement: "It’s still the thing to do... It’s still the thing to own..." [with illustration of spoons showing Adoration, Eternally Yours, First Love, and Remembrance patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 122. (Viewed 23 October 2017. G01508.)



1949 patents

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1949 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of flatware

Lillian V. M. Helander, assignor to International Silver Company. (10 May 1949; filed 18 November 1948). Design no. 153,684; serial no. 149,702: Design for a spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 9 April 2018. AAA02056).

1949 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of flatware

Sol P. Kaufman, assignor to International Silver Company. (24 May 1949; filed 30 June 1948). Design no. 153,880; serial no. 147,305: Design for a spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 27 April 2019. H00559).

1949 - patent - design for a spoon or other article of flatware

Edward J. Conroy, assignor to International Silver Company. (7 June 1949; filed 16 April 1947). Design no. 154,024; serial no. 138,437: Design for a spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 9 April 2018. AAA02057).



1940s - two radio broadcasts of The adventures of Ozzie and Harriet

Sponsor: International Silver Co. (1940s). The adventures of Ozzie and Harriet: Episode A: "The Nelsons accept two dinner invitations for the same evening"; episode B: "You can tell Christmas is coming..." (ID no. RA_0280-B; RA_0315-A). Viewed 23 July 2018. E00147-48).

194-? promotional booklet

International Silver Company. (194-?). The enjoyment of sterling. Meriden, CT; 36 pp. (Viewed 4 May 2016. A00556.)


1950s

c. 1950s - personnel directory brochure

International Silver Company. (c. 1950s). Personnel directory for customers brochure. [Mentions 1847 Rogers Bros., Holmes & Edwards Silver Company, Wm. Rogers & Son, Webster & Wilcox hollowware.] 8 pp. (Viewed 13 August 2017. AAA00633.)

1950 - annual report

International Silver Company. (1950). Annual report. [Includes spotlight on recognition of Richelieu and Royal Danish by "a jury of 26 top decorators, designers and buyers" in LIFE magazine, and mentions of 1847 Rogers Brothers, Holmes & Edwards Silver Company, International Sterling.] 16 pp. (Updated 30 August 2017. A00548; AAA00667.)

Extended quote from 1950 annual report


"In a recent LIFE editorial, home furnishings were featured... the choice of a jury of 26 top decorators, designers and buyers. To quote:

Year by year the U. S. has seen a steady rise in the quality of home furnishings made by a growing group of American manufacturers. Their skilled workmen are turning out an increasingly fine finished array of furniture, tableware and home-furnishing accessories.’

’To find out which of these manufacturers are doing the best work, LIFE asked a jury of 26 top decorators, designers and department store buyers to list the best ones on a secret ballot. Then the manufacturers who received the most votes were invited to submit examples of what they considered their best work. They were asked to guide themselves, not by the sales popularity of any item they made, or by its price, but solely by its beauty, its craftsmenship, and the pride with which they made it.’

’ We are proud to say that International Sterling is one of only two lines to be represented— and that RICHELIEU and ROYAL DANISH were chosen— another fine tribute to International Silver Company craftsmen.’" (ISC annual report, 1950)


1950 - article mention

(18 December 1950). America’s best; ’Life’ poll picks finest home furnishings [with mention and photo of International Silver Company silverware, (p. 89)]. LIFE magazine, p. 89-92. (Viewed 26 July 2020. L01847-50).


1950 advertisements

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1950 - advertisement

Holmes & Edwards Silver Company / International Silver Company. (13 February 1950). Advertisement: "The most admired patterns... Spring Garden... Lovely Lady... Danish Princess... Youth... Holmes & Edwards Sterling Inlaid [with illustrations of these patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 7. (Viewed 23 October 2017. G01554.)

1950 - advertisement

Holmes & Edwards Silver Company / International Silver Company. (6 March 1950). Advertisement: "Loveliest, finest, ours... New Spring Garden... Dainsh Princess... Youth... Lovely Lady... " [with illustrations of handles showing the patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 5. (Viewed 13 June 2020. D01423.)

1950 - advertisement, costume by John Frederics

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (20 February 1950). Advertisement: "Its still the thing to do... It’s still the thing to own... " [with illustration showing Adoration, Eternally Yours, First Love and Remembrance patterns; costume in photo by John Frederics]. LIFE magazine, inside front cover. (Viewed 5 December 2017. G01792.)

1950 - advertisement

American Home Foods. (20 February 1950). Advertisement for Duff’s Devil’s Food Mix with American Silver Co. / International Silver Company promotion, cake and salad forks, Waverly pattern [with illustration]. LIFE magazine, p. 111. (Viewed 26 October 2017. G01631.)

1950 - advertisement

Holmes & Edwards Silver Company / International Silver Company. (20 March 1950). Advertisement: "MMmmmmmmm! ... and now she’ll choose these..." [with illustrations of Danish Princess, Lovely Lady, Spring Garden, and Youth patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 3. (Viewed 23 October 2017. G01560.)

1950 - advertisement

American Home Foods. (20 March 1950). Advertisement for Duff’s White Cake Mix with American Silver Co. / International Silver Company promotion, cake and salad forks, Waverly pattern [with illustration]. LIFE magazine, p. 65. (Viewed 26 October 2017. G01632.)

1950 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (27 March 1950). Advertisement: "Its still the thing to do... It’s still the thing to own... " [with illustration showing Adoration, Eternally Yours, First Love and Remembrance patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 54. (Viewed 5 December 2017. G01794.)

1950 - advertisement

Holmes & Edwards Silver Company / International Silver Company. (3 April 1950). Advertisement: "Dream house, Dream pattern... " [with illustrations showing Danish Princess, Lovely Lady, Spring Garden, and Youth patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 3. (Viewed 15 October 2017. G01558.)

1950 - advertisement

Holmes & Edwards Silver Company / International Silver Company. (17 April 1950). Advertisement: "Now! All this Holmes & Edwards silverplate... " [with photos knives, forks and spoons, and illustrations of handles showing Danish Princess, Lovely Lady, Spring Garden, and Youth patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 7. (Viewed 13 June 2000. D01424.)

1950 - advertisement

American Home Foods. (24 April 1950). Advertisement for Duff’s Devil’s Food Mix with American Silver Co. / International Silver Company promotion, cake and salad forks, Waverly pattern [with illustration]. LIFE magazine, p. 29. (Viewed 26 October 2017. G01633.)

1950 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (24 April 1950). Advertisement: "... 1847 Rogers Bros., America’s Finest Silverplate..." [with photo of spoons showing Adoration, Eternally Yours, First Love, and Remembrance patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 64. (Viewed 15 October 2017. G01507.)

1950 - advertisement

Holmes & Edwards Silver Company / International Silver Company. (1 May 1950). Advertisement: "Pattern beauty that lasts..." [with illustration showing Danish Princess, Lovely Lady, Spring Garden and Youth patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 7. (Viewed 15 October 2017. G01559.)

1950 - advertisement

Holmes & Edwards Silver Company / International Silver Company. (15 May 1950). Advertisement: "... Sterling Inlaid Silverplate... " LIFE magazine, p. 3. (Viewed 25 October 2017. G01585.)

1950 - advertisement, wedding dress by Bergdoff Goodman

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (22 May 1950). Advertisement: "Its still the thing to do... It’s still the thing to own... " [with illustration showing Adoration, Eternally Yours, First Love and Remembrance patterns; wedding dress in photo by Bergdoff Goodman]. LIFE magazine, p. 106. (Viewed 5 December 2017. G01795.)

1950 - advertisement

Holmes & Edwards Silver Company / International Silver Company. (29 May 1950). Advertisement: ".. the six beautiful pieces above are Sterling Inlaid silverplate... " [with illustrations showing Danish Princess, Lovely Lady, Spring Garden, and Youth patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 3. (Viewed 17 July 2020. L01626.)

1950 - advertisement

Kellogg Company. (19 June 1950). Advertisement: Kellogg’s Rice Krispies with mention and promotion of Signature pattern [Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. / (International Silver Company)] teaspoons. LIFE magazine, p. 17. (Viewed 25 October 2017. G01593.)

1950 - advertisement, gown by Henri Bendel

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (19 June 1950). Advertisement: "Its still the thing to do... It’s still the thing to own... " [with illustration showing Adoration, Eternally Yours, First Love and Remembrance patterns; gown in photo by Henri Bendel]. LIFE magazine, p. 86. (Viewed 5 December 2017. G01796.)

1950 - advertisement

Kellogg Company (promotion). (29 June 1950). Advertisement: "... 4 ’Signature’ silverware teaspoons... Kellogg’s variety package... Old Company Plate made and guaranteed by Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. [/ International Silver Co.]... " [with illustration of spoons in the pattern]. Cape Vincent Eagle (Cape Vincent, New York), presumably p. 2, col. 5. (Viewed 28 May 2020. H01755-56).

1950 - advertisement

Royal Gelatin (promotion). (10 August 1950). Advertisement: "... Silver plate teaspoon... with 2 pkgs. of Royal Gelatin dessert... Meriden Silver Plate Co. [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with illustration of spoon]. Alton Evening Telegraph (Alton, IL), p. 25, cols. 4-8. (Viewed 23 July 2021. D01818).

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1950 - advertisement

Holmes & Edwards Silver Company / International Silver Company. (14 August 1950). Advertisement: "The most adored patterns have these [marks] ... " [with illustration showing Danish Princess, Lovely Lady, Spring Garden, and Youth patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 7. (Viewed 20 July 2020. L01779.)

1950 - advertisement

Royal Gelatin (promotion). (24 August 1950). Advertisement: "Get this beautiful New England silver plate teaspoon at about 1/2 price, with 2 pkgs.of Royal Gelatin Dessert at regular price... Meriden Silver Plate Co. [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with illustration of spoon]. Southern Illinoisan (Carbondale, IL), p. 7, cols. 1-5. (Viewed 11 December 2021. D01819).

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1950 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (11 September 1950). Advertisement: "1847 Rogers Bros. brings you a joyous new pattern— ’Daffodil’... " [with illustration of knife, two forks and two spoons in the pattern]. LIFE magazine, p. 136. (Viewed 5 December 2017. G01797.)

1950 - advertisement

Holmes & Edwards Silver Company / International Silver Company. (11 September 1950). Advertisement: "Seen at more and more weddings; the lovelier patterns with these [marks] ..." [with illustrations showing Danish Princess, Lovely Lady, Spring Garden, Youth patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 7. (Viewed 20 July 2020. L01780).

1950 - advertisement

Holmes & Edwards Silver Company / International Silver Company. (25 September 1950). Advertisement: "... Sterling Inlaid Silverplate..." [with illustration showing Danish Princess, Lovely Lady, Spring Garden, and Youth patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 9. (Viewed 25 October 2017. G01586.)

1950 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (2 October 1950). Advertisement: "1847 Rogers Bros. brings you a joyous new pattern— ’Daffodil’... [with illustration showing knife, two forks, and two spoons in the pattern]. LIFE magazine, p. 90. (Viewed 13 June 2020. G01798.)

1950 - advertisement

Holmes & Edwards Silver Company / International Silver Company. (9 October 1950). Advertisement: "... And now she’ll choose these [marks] ... " [with illustrations of handles showing Danish Princess, Lovely Lady, Spring Garden, and Youth patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 5. (Viewed 24 July 2020. L01828).

1950 - advertisement

Holmes & Edwards Silver Company / International Silver Company. (23 October 1950). Advertisement: "This 6-piece place setting...And it’s Holmes & Edwards; the silverplate that’s Sterling Inlaid with these [marks]... " [with illustrations showing Danish Princess, Lovely Lady, Spring Garden, and Youth patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 5. (Viewed 24 July 2020. L01829).

1950 - advertisement

Holmes & Edwards Silver Company / International Silver Company. (30 October 1950). Advertisement: "Seen at more and more weddings..." [with illustration showing Danish Princess, Lovely Lady, Spring Garden, and Youth patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 3. (Viewed 25 October 2017. G015 .)

1950 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (30 October 1950). Advertisement: "Choose 1847 Rogers Bros., ’It’s still the thing to own’... " [with illustrations showing Adoration, Daffodil, Eternally Yours, First Love and Remembrance patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 78. (Viewed 24 October 2017. G01572.)

1950 - advertisement

Holmes & Edwards Silver Company / International Silver Company. (6 November 1950). Advertisement: "When you change from ’Miss’ to ’Mrs.’... " [with illustration showing Danish Princess, Lovely Lady, Spring Garden, and Youth patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 7. (Viewed 25 October 2017. G01588.)

1950 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (13 November 1950). Advertisement: "Choose 1847 Rogers Bros. ’It’s still the thing to own’ ..." [with illustration showing knife, two forks, and two spoons in Daffodil pattern; another illustration showing Adoration, Eternally Yours, First Love and Remembrance patterns]. LIFE magazine, inside front cover. (Viewed 6 December 2017. G01799.)

1950 - advertisement

Holmes & Edwards Silver Company / International Silver Company. (20 November 1950). Advertisement: "... Sterling Inlaid Silverplate... " [with illustration showing Danish Princess, Lovely Lady, Spring Garden, and Youth patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 12. (Viewed 25 October 2017. G01590.)

1950 - advertisement

Holmes & Edwards Silver Company / International Silver Company. (27 November 1950). Advertisement: "Patterns to make a hostess proud... " [with illustration showing Danish Princess, Lovely Lady, Spring Garden, and Youth patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 9. (Viewed 25 October 2017. G01589.)

1950 - advertisement

Holmes & Edwards Silver Company / International Silver Company. (4 December 1950). Advertisement: "What wonderful wonderful gifts! ... " [with illustration showing various pieces of cutlery]. LIFE magazine, p. 99. (Viewed 26 July 2020. L01481).

1950 - advertisement

Holmes & Edwards Silver Company / International Silver Company. (11 December 1950). Advertisement: "Pattern beauty that lasts... " [with illustration showing Danish Princess, Lovely Lady, Spring Garden, and Youth patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 61. (Viewed 25 October 2017. G01591.)

1950 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (18 December 1950). Advertisement: "The Christmas way to say ’My Darling’..." [with illustrations showing Adoration, Daffodil, Eternally Yours, First Love, and Remembrance patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 70. (Viewed 25 October 2017. G01573.)



1950 patents

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1950 - patent - spoon or other article of flatware

Edward J. Conroy, assignor to International Silver Company. (24 January 1950; filed 2 June 1949). Design no. 156,940; serial no. 3014: Spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 10 April 2018. AAA02118).

1950 - patent - spoon or other article of flatware

Alexandra A. Dabrowski, assignor to International Silver Company. (24 January 1950; filed 24 January 1949). Design patent no. 156,941; serial no. 416: Spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 25 May 2018. AAA03171).

1950 - patent - spoon or other article of flatware

Alexandra A. Dabrowski, assignor to International Silver Company. (24 January 1950; filed 30 July 1949). Design patent no. 156,942; serial no. 4210: Spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 25 May 2018. AAA03172).

1950 - patent - dish or other article of hollow ware

Frederick William Stark, assignor to International Silver Company. (31 January 1950; filed 21 January 1948). Design no. 157,099; serial no. 143,945: Dish or other article of hollow ware. (Viewed 27 April 2019. H00554).

1950 - patent - display mounting for flatware

Henry R. Tilley, assignor to International Silver Company. (28 March 1950; filed 26 June 1948). Design no. 157,924; serial no. 147,233: Display mounting for flatware. (Viewed 27 April 2019. H00564).

1950 - patent - dish or other article of hollow ware

Frederick William Stark, assignor to International Silver Company. (13 June 1950; filed 10 June 1948). Design no. 159,013; serial no. 146,885: Dish or other article of hollow ware. (Viewed 27 April 2019. H00555).

1950 - patent - spoon or other article of flatware

Edward J. Conroy, assignor to International Silver Company. (11 July 1950; filed 24 February 1950). Design no. 159,251; serial no. 8105: Spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 10 April 2018. AAA02119).

1950 - patent - spoon or other article of flatware

Robert L. Doerfler, assignor to International Silver Company. (11 July 1950; filed 24 February 1950). Design no. 159,256; serial no. 8103: Spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 10 April 2018. AAA02120).

1950 - patent - spoon or other article of flatware

Robert L. Doerfler, assignor to International Silver Company. (11 July 1950; filed 20 March 1950). Design no. 159,257; serial no. 8646: Spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 10 April 2018. AAA02121).



c. 1950 - packaging for flatware set

Meriden Silver Plate Co. / International Silver Co. (c. 1950). Packaging for flatware set. (Accession no. 2007.64.790.A-D. Viewed 17 October 2020. J00882).

c. 1950-59 - promotional booklet

International Silver Company of Canada. (c. 1950-59). People see you reflected in your silver. 21 pp. (Viewed 16 August 2017. A02950.)

c. 1950-59 - promotional booklet

International Silver Company of Canada. (c. 1950-59). Entertaining up-to-date. Number of pages unknown. (Viewed 16 August 2017. A02951.)

c. 1950-59 - promotional booklet

Adam, Ann / International Silver Company of Canada. (c. 1950-59). Setting your table with simple charm, gracious formality. Number of pages unknown. (Viewed 16 August 2017. A02952.)

1951 - design catalogue

International Silver Company. (1951). Eighteen forty seven Rogers Bros. America’s finest silverplate... Number of pages unknown. (Updated 7 May 2017. A00490.)

1951 - annual report

International Silver Company. (1951). Annual report. [Includes a spotlight on the Wedgwood pattern and mentions of 1847 Rogers Brothers, Holmes & Edwards Silver Company, International Sterling, and anchor Rogers anchor.] 14 pp. (Viewed 4 May 2016. A00548.)

1951 - Saarinen / ISC in touring exhibition

(1951). Eliel Saarinen Memorial Exhibition catalogue. 39 pp. (Viewed 26 October 2016. AAA00102-03; AAA00106-07; AAA00113; A01151; A01191-93; AAA00153; AAA00204-06; AAA00235-36.)


1951 advertisements

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1951 - advertisement

Quaker Cane Sugar (promotion). (16 January 1951). Advertisement: "Amazing silver offer... Original Rogers silverplate; exclusive Inheritance pattern ... Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with abstract illustration of spoon]. Plain Speaker (Hazleton, Pennsylvania), p. 11, cols. 4-6. (Viewed 20 January 2021. D01823).

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1951 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (22 January 1951). Advertisement: "Spring-song in silver... ’Daffodil’ ... " [with illustration showing knife, fork, and spoon in Daffodil pattern; another illustration showing Adoration, Eternally Yours, First Love and Remembrance patterns]. LIFE magazine, inside front cover. (Viewed 13 June 2020. G01800.)

1951 - advertisement

Quaker Cane Sugar (promotion). (24 January 1951). Advertisement: "... Imagine— as little as 25c in cash will bring you an exquisite ’Inheritance’ silverplate piece by world-famous Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with illustration of knife, spoons and forks presumably in Inheritance pattern]. Gazette and Bulletin (Williamsport, PA), p. 5, cols. 6-8. (Viewed 17 July 2021. D01824).

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1951 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (19 February 1951). Advertisement: "Choose 1847 Rogers Bros., ’It’s still the thing to own’... " [with illustrations showing Adoration, Daffodil, Eternally Yours, First Love and Remembrance patterns]. LIFE magazine, inside front cover. (Viewed 25 October 2017. G01574.)

1951 - advertisement

Holmes & Edwards Silver Company / International Silver Company. (19 February 1951). Advertisement: "Reigning favorite, Danish Princess... Loveliest of all! Spring Garden..." [with illustrations showing both patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 18. (Viewed 25 October 2017. G01584.)

1951 - advertisement

Holmes & Edwards Silver Company / International Silver Company. (12 March 1951). Advertisement: "... Holmes & Edwards Sterling Inlaid... The loveliest patterns in silverplate... Spring Garden... Youth... Danish Princess... Lovely Lady... [with illustrations of these patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 17. (Viewed 23 October 2017. G01555.)

1951 - advertisement

Holmes & Edwards Silver Company / International Silver Company. (26 March 1951). Advertisement: "The most enchanting pattern of our times! New! Enchanted! May Queen... " [with photo of bride and two spoons, two forks and a knife in the pattern]. LIFE magazine, pp. 88-89. (Viewed 26 July 2020. L01486).

1951 - advertisement

Kellogg’s (promotion). (15 April 1951). Advertisement: "... Only famous favorites in Kellogg’s Variety Pack... ’Your Initial’ Teaspoons; Best offer in silverplate today... Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with illustration of handle]. Evening Star (Washington, DC), p. 28. (Viewed 13 January 2021. C01539).

1951 - advertisement

Holmes & Edwards Silver Company / International Silver Company. (16 April 1951). Advertisement: "... Sterling Inlaid Silverplate..." [with illustration showing Danish Princess, Lovely Lady, May Queen and Spring Garden patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 15. (Viewed 25 October 2017. G01584.)

1951 - advertisement

Holmes & Edwards Silver Company / International Silver Company. (7 May 1951). Advertisement: "The finest silverplate... the loveliest patterns... [with illustration showing Danish Princess, Lovely Lady, May Queen and Spring Garden patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 51. (Viewed 23 October 2017. G01556.)

1951 - advertisement

Holmes & Edwards Silver Company / International Silver Company. (10 September 1951). Advertisement: "... The loveliest patterns of all..." [with illustration showing Danish Princess, Lovely Lady, May Queen, and Spring Garden patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 71. (Viewed 23 October 2017. G01557.)

1951 - advertisement

Woodward & Lothrop, Washington, DC. (2 December 1951). Advertisement: "... for a memorable Christmas... Sterling Silver Flatware... International [Silver Co.] ..." [with photo showing four patterns]. Evening Star / Sunday Star (Washington, DC), p. A-42. (Viewed 24 April 2020. C01236-38).

1951 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (10 September 1951). Advertisement: "Choose 1847 Rogers Bros., ’It’s still the thing to own’..." [with two photos showing Adoration, Daffodil, Eternally Yours, First Love and Remembrance patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 106. (Viewed 15 October 2017. G01550.)

1951 - advertisement

Shah & Shah, Washington, DC. (2 December 1951). Advertisement: "Shah & Shah for the finest sterling... Prelude [pattern] by International [Silver Co.] ..." [with illustration of handle in Prelude pattern]. Evening Star (Washington, DC), p. 9. (Viewed 25 June 2019. E00809).



1951 patents

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1951 - patent - spoon or other article of flatware

Edward J. Conroy, assignor to International Silver Company. (15 May 1951; filed 16 January 1951). Design no. 163,258; serial no. 13,833: Spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 10 April 2018. AAA02122).

1951 - patent - spoon or other article of flatware

Lillian V. M. Helander, assignor to International Silver Company. (25 December 1951; filed 16 January 1951). Design no. 165,521; serial no. 13,830: Spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 10 April 2018. AAA02123).

1951 - patent - hurricane lamp adapter for candlesticks

William P. Oppelt, assignor to International Silver Company. (11 September 1951; filed 14 October 1950). Letters patent no. 2,567,780; serial no. 190,159: Hurricane lamp adapter for candlesticks. (Viewed 10 April 2018. AAA02124).



1952 - design catalogue

International Silver Company. (1952). 1847 Rogers Bros., America’s finest silverplate; Wm. Rogers & Son, reinforced plate by International; Rogers sterling, beauty and craftsmanship in solid silver: Products of the International Silver Company. 44 pp. (Updated 26 April 2017. A00491.)

c. 1952 - design brochure

International Silver Co. / International Sterling. (c. 1952). A new interpretation of beauty in sterling silver. [Includes designs by Alphonse La Paglia.] 16 pp. (Viewed 30 July 2018. C00200-04).

  • Offline - Meriden Historical Society, Meriden, CT.

1952 - price list

International Silver Co. / International Sterling Craft Associates. (1952). [Retail price list]. (Viewed 30 July 2018. C00200-05).

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1952 - price list

International Silver Company / International Sterling Craft Associates. (1952). [International Sterling La Paglia designed price list (holloware), July 1, 1952]. (Viewed 31 July 2018. C00201-01).

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1952 - annual report

International Silver Company. (1952). Annual report. [Includes photos of buildings and designers Edward Conroy, Lillian Helander, Alphonse La Paglia and Arthur Totz at work; also mentions of 1847 Rogers Brothers, Holmes & Edwards Silver company, (anchor) Rogers (anchor), International Sterling; some designs also shown.] 16 pp. (Viewed 4 May 2016. A00548.)


1952 advertisements

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1952 - advertisement

International Silver Company. (January 1952). Advertisement: "America’s most distinguished and best selling designs in sterling and silverplate" [showing 31 flatware patterns by ISC, divisions and brands including 1847 Rogers Bros., International Sterling, Holmes & Edwards, and Wm. Rogers & Son]. Connecticut Circle magazine. (Viewed 18 August 2017. AAA00637,b.)

1952 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (24 March 1952). Advertisement: "Presenting Wedgwood; Today’s most exquisite pattern in solid silver! ..." [with illustration showing pieces of cutlery and holloware in the pattern]. LIFE magazine, p. 62. (Viewed 26 July 2020. L01851).

1952 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (24 March 1952). Advertisement: "... New ’Daffodil’ ... " [with illustration of knife, fork and spoon in the pattern; and handles showing the Adoration, Eternally Yours, First Love, and Remembrance patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 106. (Viewed 6 May 2020. H01392-93).

1952 - advertisement

Wilsons, Auburn, NY. (3 April 1952). Advertisement: "Wilsons brings you the most sensational offer ever! 45-pc. service for 8; Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] silverware... " [with illustrations of silverware in case]. The Citizen Advertiser (Auburn, New York), p. 14. (Viewed 28 December 2020. D01637).

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1952 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (14 April 1952). Advertisement: "1847 Rogers Bros. Silver Parade! ..." [with illustration showing Adoration, Daffodil, Eternally Yours, First Love, and Remembrance patterns]. LIFE magazine, pp. 52-53. (Viewed 23 October 2017. G01549.)

1952 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (19 May 1952). Advertisement: "High in the clouds above Market and Main..." [with illustration showing Brocade, Prelude, Royal Danish, Queen’s Lace and Wild Rose patterns]. LIFE magazine, pp. 10-11. (Viewed 25 October 2017. G01606.)

1952 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (19 May 1952). Advertisement: "’Remembrance’... for the sentimental lass this dainty romantic design..." [with illustration showing knife, fork and spoon in Remembrance pattern; with another illustration showing Adoration, Daffodil, Eternally Yours, and First Love patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 126. (Viewed 25 October 2017. G01605.)

1952 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (22 September 1952). Advertisement: "Which wedding trip would you have taken? ..." [with illustration of knife, fork, and spoon in Prelude pattern, as well as cutlery in 1810, Blossom Time, Courtship, Royal Danish, Spring Glory, and Wild Rose patterns]. LIFE magazine, pp. 6-7. (Viewed 25 October 2017. G01604.)

1952 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (13 October 1952). Advertisement: "Eternally Yours... classic yet new! ..." [with illustration showing a knife, two forks and three spoons in this pattern; another illustration shows Adoration, Daffodil, First Love, and Remembrance patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 136. (Viewed 25 October 2017. G01607.)

1952 - advertisement

Elbe’s Jewelry Store, Niagara Falls, NY. (7 October 1952). Advertisement: "... Niagara’s Oldest Jewelry Store... We Also Represent These Famous Silversmiths... International [Silver Co.] ... 1847 [Rogers Bros.]; Holmes & Edwards... [Wm.] Rogers & Son... " [with no product illustrations]. The Niagara Falls Gazette (Niagara Falls, NY), p. 14, cols. 1-4. (Viewed 4 December 2021. Q00989).

  • Online - fultonhistory.com. (Search the archive, "Niagara Falls NY Gazette 1952 Oct-Nov Grayscale - 0182", and scroll down for the link.)

1952 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (27 October 1952). Advertisement: "How to plan a big Christmas* on a small budget..." [with illustration showing 1810, Blossom Time, Brocade, Joan of Arc, Prelude, Spring Glory, and Wedgwood patterns]. LIFE magazine, pp. 4-5. (Viewed 25 October 2017. G01608.)

1952 - advertisement

George’s, Knoxville, TN. (9 November 1952). Advertisement: "The best brands for 45 years! ... Silver; International [Silver Co.] ... 1847 [Rogers Bros.] International Plate; Holmes and Edwards ..." [with no product illustrations]. The Knoxville Journal (Tennessee), p. 13-A. col. 8. (Viewed 2 February 2021. R00222).

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1952 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (17 November 1952). Advertisement: "... These are the reasons why more women choose 1847 Rogers Bros. ..." [with illustration showing serving fork, gravy ladle, serving spoon, pie knife and round server in the Daffodil pattern; another illustration shows Adoration, Eternally Yours, First Love, and Remembrance patterns]. LIFE magazine, inside front cover. (Viewed 25 October 2017. G01609.)

1952 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (17 November 1952). Advertisement: "... Five New Ways to Start your Collection..." [with six illustrations showing 1810, Blossom Time, Brocade, Courtship, Joan of Arc, Prelude, Queen’s Lace, Richelieu, Royal Danish, Spring Glory, Wedgwood, Wild Rose patterns]. LIFE magazine, pp. 16-17. (Viewed 25 October 2017. G01612.)

1952 - advertisement

Montgomery Ward, Sault Ste. Marie, MI. (25 November 1952). Advertisement: "... Shop our catalogues for hundreds of sure-to-please gifts... Star Rogers & Bro. [/ International Silver Co.] Silverplate... " [with no product illustrations]. The Evening News (Sault Ste. Marie, MI), p. 8, cols. 4-8. (Viewed 12 July 2021. R00146).

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1952 - advertisement

Montgomery Ward, Cumberland, MD. (28 November 1952). Advertisement: "... Shop our catalogues for hundreds of sure-to-please gifts... Star Rogers & Bro. [/ International Silver Co.] Silverplate... " [with no product illustrations]. Evening Times (Cumberland, MD), p. 21, cols. 1-3. (Viewed 12 July 2021. R00145).

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1952 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (8 December 1952). Advertisement: "... Five New Ways to Start your Collection..." [with six illustrations showing 1810, Blossom Time, Brocade, Courtship, Joan of Arc, Prelude, Queen’s Lace, Richelieu, Royal Danish, Spring Glory, Wedgwood, Wild Rose patterns]. LIFE magazine, pp. 12-13. (Viewed 25 October 2017. G01611.)

1952 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (8 December 1952). Advertisement: "The Christmas give her a gift as lasting as your love! ..." [with illustration showing Royal Gift Chest; another illustration shows Adoration, Daffodil, Eternally Yours, First Love, and Remembrance patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 141. (Viewed 25 October 2017. G01610.)



1952 patents

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1952 - patent - spoon or other article of flatware

Robert L. Doerfler, assignor to International Silver Company. (25 March 1952; filed 22 June 1951). Design no. 166,246; serial no. 15,634: Spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 15 April 2018. AAA02416).

1952 - patent - method and material for preventing the tarnishing of silverware

Birger Egeberg, Malcolm A. Orr, and Jean P. Phaneuf, assignors to International Silver Company. (25 March 1952; filed 12 May 1948). Letters patent no. 2,590,094; serial no. 26,598: Method and material for preventing the tarnishing of silverware. (Viewed 23 May 2018. AAA03122).

1952 - patent - silverware container

Birger Egeberg, Malcolm A. Orr, and Jean P. Phaneuf, assignors to International Silver Company. (25 March 1952; filed 30 September 1948). Letters patent no. 2,590,095; serial no. 51,882: Silverware container. (Viewed 22 May 2018. AAA03121).

1952 - patent - spoon or other article of flatware

Robert L. Doerfler, assignor to International Silver Company. (1 April 1952; filed 12 January 1952). Design no. 166,302; serial no. 18,027: Spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 15 April 2018. AAA02417).


1952 - patent (Canada) - enclosures and material therefor and method of manufacture for preventing tarnish of silverware / enceintes et materiel s’y rapportant et methode de la fabriquer pour prevenir la ternissure d’argenterie

Birger Egeberg, Jean P. Phaneuf and Malcolm A. Orr, assignors to the International Silver Company. (4 November 1952). Patent CA 487795: enclosures and material therefor and method of manufacture for preventing tarnish of silverware / enceintes et materiel s’y rapportant et methode de la fabriquer pour prevenir la ternissure d’argenterie. (Viewed 11 November 2021. Q00951).



c. 1952-56 - photo catalog

International Silver Co. / International Sterling Craft Associates. (c. 1952-56). [8 x 10" photo catalog - La Paglia holloware]. 42 pp. [Viewed 30 July 2018. C00200-08(-11)].

  • Offline - Meriden Historical Society, Meriden, CT. (Possibly three additional photo catalogs like this at this site.)

1953 - design brochure

International Silver Company. (1953). Presenting... silver rhythm brochure. Number of pages unknown. (Updated 13 July 2021. A00422; R01491.)

1953 - TV program-related materials

1847 Rogers Bros / International Sterling / International Silver Co. (sponsors). (1953). My favorite husband TV program-related materials (unspecified). (Viewed 29 July 2018. C00210-01).

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1953 - spotlighted news mention

(6 September 1953). Feminine topics [with mention of newly available La Paglia-designed silverware for International Sterling (brand / International Silver Co.) at Philip H. Stevens Company, Hartford]. Hartford Courant, p. D6. (Viewed 3 December 2018. C00340).

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"A new mode in silverware, characterized by rich three-dimensional ornamentation and exquisite hand craftsmanship, will be introduced in Hartford this week by the Philip H. Stevens Company, 65 Pratt Street. It is called International Sterling— La Paglia Designed and is available in holloware, jewelry and flat serving pieces. Alphonse La Paglia, distinguished young designer and silversmith, is already well known to lovers of fine silverware who for years have recognized his creations in exhibitions of contemporary design. An interesting display will be shown..." (Excerpt from above.)



1953 advertisements

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1953 - advertisement

Snellenburgs, Philadelphia area. (22 February 1953). Advertisement: "... Sterling and Silver Plate Holloware... Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. [/ International Silver Co.]... " [with possibly relevant photos of designs]. Philadelphia Inquirer, p. 33. (Viewed 14 November 2021. Q00956).

1953 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (23 March 1953). Advertisement: "But I don’t want to invite the Clarks to dinner! ..." [with illustration showing 1810, Brocade, Joan of Arc, Prelude, Queen’s Lace, and Spring Glory patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 93. (Viewed 23 October 2017. G01551.)

1953 - advertisement

Van Cott Jeweler, Binghampton, NY. (26 April 1953). Advertisement: "She wants gifts of Silver... International [Silver Co.] ..." [with no relevant illustrations]. The Sunday Press (Binghampton, NY), p. 2-B, cols. 2-5. (Viewed 13 October 2018. B01030-31).

1953 - advertisement

Rudolph’s, Endicott, NY. (7 May 1953). Advertisement: "Mother’s Day Sensation at Rudolph’s... 1847 Rogers Bros. [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with illustration of handles showing Daffodil, Eternally Yours, First Love, Heritage, and Remembrance patterns]. The Daily Bulletin (Endicott, New York), p. 3, cols. 4-8. (Viewed 13 January 2021. C01547).

1953 - advertisement

Perelmans, presumably New Castle, PA. (12 August 1953). Advertisement: "... Rogers & Bro. [/ International Silver Co.] 52-piece set silverware, service for 8... " [with abstract illustration of silverware in case]. New Castle News (New Castle, PA), p. 20, col. 4. (Viewed 18 July 2021. R00147).

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1953 - advertisement

Rayburn’s Jewelers, presumably Brockport, NY. (27 August 1953). Advertisement: "... International Sterling... 1847 Rogers [Bros.] Silverplate... Holmes & Edwards Silverplate [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with abstract illustration of silverware in case]. Republic-Democrat (Brockport, New York), p. 5, cols. 1-3. (Viewed 29 June 2019. E00992).

1953 - advertisement

Victor Vincent, Jeffersonville, NY. (3 December 1953). Advertisement: "Gift Suggestions... Silverware and gift department... 1847 Rogers [Bros.] ... Holmes & Edwards ... International [Silver Co.] ... " [with abstract illustration of silverware in case]. Sullivan County Record (Jeffersonville, New York), p. 3. (Viewed 30 June 2019. F01011-12).

1953 - advertisement

C. L. Campbell, Jeweler, Livonia, NY. (10 December 1953). Advertisement: "Gifts; Christmas Shopping Made Easy... Chests of Silver; 52 Pieces; 1847 Rogers Bros. ... Wm. Rogers & Son ... Holmes & Edwards [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with no product illustrations]. Livonia Gazette, p. 2. (Viewed 8 December 2021. Q00992).



1953 patents

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1953 - patent - spoon or other article of flatware

Edward J. Conroy, assignor to International Silver Company. (17 March 1953; filed 12 June 1952). Design no. 169,030; serial no. 20,165: Spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 10 April 2018. AAA02140).

1953 - patent - spoon or other article of flatware

Edward J. Conroy, assignor to International Silver Company. (17 March 1953; filed 12 June 1952). Design no. 169,031; serial no. 20,166: Spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 10 April 2018. AAA02141).

1953 - patent - cutlery holder or similar article

Neal Goldman, assignor to International Silver Company. (28 April 1953; filed 12 November 1952). Design no. 169,433; serial no. 22,243: Cutlery holder or similar article. (Viewed 29 April 2019. H00571).

1953 - patent - spoon or other article of flatware

Lillian V. M. Helander, assignor to (21 July 1953; filed 16 February 1953). Design no. 170,056; serial no. 23,635: Spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 10 April 2018. AAA02142).

1953 - patent - cutlery case or similar article

Neal Goldman, assignor to International Silver Company. (1 December 1953; filed 13 October 1952). Design no. 170,973; serial no. 21,819: Cutlery case or similar article. (Viewed 29 April 2019. H00572).



after 1953 - design brochure

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (after 1953). Fashioned for gracious living solid silver with beauty that lives forever brochure [L-354-55]. [Shows the following patterns: 1810, Blossom Time, Brocade, Joan of Arc, Prelude, Queen’s Lace, Royal Danish, Silver Rhythm, Spring Glory, Wild Rose.] (Viewed 29 July 2018. C00197-02).

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1953-59 - annual reports

International Silver Company. (1953-59). Annual report. (Viewed 4 May 2016. A00548.)

1954 - design catalogue or booklet

International Silver Company. (1954). Exquisite International sterling to treasure always. Meriden, CT. Number of pages unknown. (Updated 7 May 2017. A00420.)

1954 - design brochure

International Silver Co. / International Sterling Craft Associates. (1954). A superb collection of sterling hollow ware and jewelry [La Paglia designed]. 8 pp. (Viewed 30 July 2018. C00200-06).

  • Offline - Meriden Historical Society, Meriden, CT.

1954 - price list

International Silver Company / International Sterling Craft Associates. (1954). [International Sterling La Paglia designed price list (jewelry), April 1, 1954]. (Viewed 31 July 2018. C00201-02).

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1954 advertisements

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1954 - advertisement

D. H. Mauck, Jeweler, Little Valley, NY. (25 March 1954). Advertisement: "... 1847 Rogers Bros. [/ International Silver Co.] pattern revival... " [with illustration showing the following patterns: Ambassador, Ancestral, Anniversary, Argosy, Her Majesty, Legacy, Lovelace, Marquise, Silhouette, and Sylvia]. The Hub (Little Valley, New York), p. 4, cols. 4-5. (Viewed 7 May 2020. H01400-01).

1954 - advertisement

Gruppers Jewelers, Schenectady, New York. (26 March 1954). Advertisement: "... These fine old 1847 Roger Bros. [/ International Silver Co.] patterns are available again! ... " [with illustration showing the following patterns: Ambassador, Ancestral, Anniversary, Argosy, Her Majesty, Legacy, Lovelace, Marquise, Silhouette, and Sylvia]. Altamont Enterprise (Altamont, New York), section 2, p. 5, cols. 5-7. (Viewed 7 May 2020. H01402-04).

1954 - advertisement

Birds Eye Frosted Foods. (19 July 1954). Advertisement: Promotion with presumably Wm. Rogers & Son / International Silver Company silverplate [with illustration showing several pieces of cutlery and objects in Avalon pattern]. LIFE magazine, p. 10. (Viewed 26 October 2017. G01634.)

1954 - advertisement

Shopwell, Yonkers, NY (promotion). (30 September 1954). Advertisement: " ... Now available to all Shopwell customers with any purchase... Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with abstract illustrations of silverware]. Herald Statesman (Yonkers, New York), p. 23. (Viewed 15 August 2020. L02046-47).

  • Online - fultonhistory.com. (Search the archive, "Yonkers NY Herald Statesman 1954 Grayscale - 4841", and scroll down for the link.)

1954 - advertisement

Carbino’s, Ogdenburg, NY. (12 October 1954). Advertisement: "... New... ’Bright Future’ ... Holmes & Edwards [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with illustration of fork in the pattern, and chest of silverware]. Ogdenburg Journal (New York), p. 2, cols. 7-8. (Viewed 7 August 2020. L01955-56).

1954 - advertisement

Goodman Jewelers, San Bernardino, CA. (22 October 1954). Advertisement: "... Famous [star] Rogers & Bro. triple plate... International Silver Company ..." [with illustrations of handles in Rosalind, Royal Palm, and Tradewinds patterns, and silverware in case]. San Bernardino Sun (San Bernardino, CA), p. 7. (Viewed 23 July 2021. R00149).

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1954 - advertisement

Crescent Jewelers, San Bernardino, CA. (14 November 1954). Advertisement: "... For a festive Thanksgiving... Magnificent trays... All exquisitely made— all in that exceptionally fine silverplate and craftsmanship of the Webster-Wilcox Division, International Silver Company... " [with abstract illustration showing five trays in the English Scroll and Vintage patterns.] San Bernardino Sun-Telegram, p. 6-S. (Viewed 29 May 2020. H01783).

1954 - advertisement

Ruby Jewelers, Endicott, NY. (26 November 1954). Advertisement: "... Holmes & Edwards [/ International Silver Co.] ... 1847 Rogers [/ ISC] ... " [with no related illustration]. Daily Bulletin (Endicott, New York), presumably p. 8, col. 5. (Viewed 2 June 2020. H01928-30).

1954 - advertisement

Ruby Jewelers, Endicott, NY. (26 November 1954). Advertisement: "... I chose... Holmes & Edwards [/ International Silver Co.] ... because... it’s the best silverplate money can buy! ... [with illustration showing Bright Future, Danish Princess, May Queen, Romance, Spring Garden patterns]. Daily Bulletin (Endicott, New York), presumably p. 8, col. 6. (Viewed 2 June 2020. H01928-30).



1954 patents

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1954 - patent - spoon or other article of flatware

Lillian V. M. Helander, assignor to International Silver Company. (24 August 1954; filed 22 March 1954). Design no. 172,878; serial no. 29,620: Spoon or other article of flatware. (Viewed 10 April 2018. AAA02136).

1954 - patent - spoon or other similar article of flatware

Lillian V. M. Helander, assignor to International Silver Company. (28 December 1954; filed 20 April 1954). Design no. 173,728; serial no. 30,099: Spoon or other similar article of flatware. (Viewed 10 April 2018. AAA02137).



after c. 1954 - design catalogue

International Silver Company. (undated, but after c. 1954 when W-W was formed). Webster-Wilcox silverplated hollowware (cat no. WW55). 126 pp. [Current online catalogue record incomplete.] (Updated 11 April 2017. A01476.)

after c. 1954 - design catalogue

International Silver Company. (after c. 1954). Fine silver plated holloware .. / Webster-Wilcox Division, The International Silver Company. 16 pp. (Updated 12 January 2017. A00288; A00527.)

c. 1954 - design booklet

International Silver Co. / International Sterling Craft Associates. (c. 1954). [La Paglia- and Christoffersen-designed holloware and jewelry.] 28 pp. (Viewed 30 July 2018. C00200-07).

  • Offline - Meriden Historical Society, Meriden, CT.

c. 1954-56 - photo catalog

International Silver Company / International Sterling Craft Associates. (1956). [8 x 10" photo catalog — La Paglia and Christoffersen jewelry]. (Four other "photo catalogs", with the same heading, may show more designs.) [Viewed 31 July 2018. C00201-07(-11)].

  • Offline - Meriden Historical Society, Meriden, CT.

1950s - spotlighted photograph - International Sterling in Detroit tableware exhibition

Hillmer, Davis B. (1950s). Photo of J. L. Hudson Company department store auditorium (Detroit, MI), tableware exhibition, including International Sterling / International Silver Co. [Specific year and dates of exhibition unknown.] (Viewed 15 June 2020. D01475-76).

1955 - price list

International Silver Company / International Sterling Craft Associates. (1955). [International Sterling La Paglia designed confidential dealer price list (hollowware), June 1, 1955]. (Viewed 31 July 2018. C00201-03).

  • Offline - Meriden Historical Society, Meriden, CT.


1955 advertisements

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1955 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Co. (February 1955). Advertisement: "1847 Rogers Bros. exclusive re-order service! ... " [with illustrations of the following patterns: Old Colony 1911; Cromwell 1912; Heraldic 1916; Queen Anne 1917; Ambassador 1920; Anniversary 1922; Ancestral 1924; Argosy 1926; Legacy 1928; Silhouette 1929; Her Majesty 1930; Marquise 1932; Sylvia 1934; Lovelace 1936; Adoration 1939]. Ladies’ Home Journal, p. 99. (Viewed 9 June 2019. F00707-08).

  • See worldcat.org for possible locations.

1955 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Co. (March 1955). Advertisement: "How much do you know about sterling silver? ... " [with photos of Blossom Time spoon, Joan of Arc butter knife, Prelude pattern fork, and Silver Rhythm knife and fork]. Seventeen, p. 2. (Viewed 9 June 2019. F00709-10).

  • See worldcat.org for possible locations.

1955 - advertisement

Jack Frost cane sugar (promotion). (23 June 1955). Advertisement: "Save on Wm. Rogers [Mfg. Co. / International Silver Co.] Silverware with Jack Frost box tops! ... Inheritance pattern ... " [with photo of three spoons in the pattern]. Elmira Star-Gazette (New York), p. 38, cols. 1-2. (Viewed 15 August 2020. L02048-50).

1955 - advertisement

Rudolph’s, Endicott, NY. (16 September 1955). Advertisement: "... Holmes & Edwards [/ International Silver Co.], 2 Piece Set, Baby Fork and spoon... Lovey Lady Pattern" [with abstract illustration of baby fork and spoon]. Daily Bulletin (Endicott, New York), p. 6, cols. 7-8. (Viewed 22 April 2020. D01278-79).

1955 - advertisement

Quality Jewelers, Wolcott, NY. (10 November 1955). Advertisement: "... Lovely sets of silver... 1847 Rogers [Bros.] ... Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] .. " [with no product illustrations]. Fair Haven Register (Fair Haven, New York), p. 8, cols. 1-2. (Viewed 14 November 2021. Q00958).

1955 - advertisement

Joe Koen & Son jewelers, Austin, TX. (27 November 1955). Advertisement: "Holiday Special; This beautiful family punch set... Webster-Wilcox silverplate by The International Silver Co. ..." [with illustration of bowl, tray and ladle]. Austin American (Austin, Texas), p. D6. (Viewed 30 May 2020. F00873).

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1955 - advertisement

Shacter’s Jewelers & Appliances of Lima, Inc., Lima, New York. (8 December 1955). Advertisement: "Famous Silverware... Wm. Rogers & Son - Holmes & Edwards - 1847 Rogers Bros. [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with abstract illustration showing seven handles in unspecified patterns and abstract illustration of silverware in chest]. The Honeoye Falls Times (Honeoye Falls, New York), p. 7, cols. 5-7. (Viewed 4 July 2019. F01076-77).



1955 patents

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1955 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

Edward J. Conroy, assignor to International Silver Company. (4 October 1955; 21 April 1954). Design no. 175,712; serial no. 30,112: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 10 April 2018. AAA02138).

1955 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

Robert L. Doerfler, assignor to International Silver Company. (18 October 1955; filed 23 November 1954). Design no. 175,824; serial no. 33,194: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 10 April 2018. AAA02139).



1956 - price list

International Silver Company / International Sterling Craft Associates. (1956). [La Paglia jewelry overstock price list 1956]. (Viewed 31 July 2018. C00201-04).

  • Offline - Meriden Historical Society, Meriden, CT.

1956 - price list

International Silver Company / International Sterling Craft Associates. (1956). [International Sterling La Paglia designed confidential dealer price list, January 1, 1956]. (Viewed 31 July 2018. C00201-05).

  • Offline - Meriden Historical Society, Meriden, CT.

1956 - price list

International Silver Company / International Sterling Craft Associates. (1956). [International Sterling Christoffersen designed confidential dealer price list, January 1, 1956]. (Viewed 31 July 2018. C00201-06).

  • Offline - Meriden Historical Society, Meriden, CT.

1956 - two photos of building

Wendover, Sanford H. (1956). Two photos of International Silver Company buildings at new site, (pp. 278-79). In 150 years of Meriden. Meriden: Meriden Sesquicentennial Committee. (Published in connection with the observance of the city’s sesquicentennial, June 17-23, 1956). (Viewed 12 June 2016. A00789-90.)

1956 - historical information

Wendover, Sanford H. (1956). On International Silver Company, (pp. 91-2; 172-75). In 150 years of Meriden. Meriden: Meriden Sesquicentennial Committee. (Published in connection with the observance of the city’s sesquicentennial, June 17-23, 1956). (Viewed 12 June 2016. A00789-90.)


1956 advertisements

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1956 - advertisement

Mills, presumably Niagara Falls, NY. (6 January 1956). Advertisement: "... Pre-inventory clearance... Silverware; 1847 Rogers Bros. ... Holmes & Edwards ... Wm. Rogers & Son; International ... Sterling... International... " [with no product illustrations]. Niagara Falls Gazette (Niagara Falls, NY), p. 28, col. 8. (Viewed 28 December 2020. D01642).

  • Online - fultonhistory.com. (Search the archive, "Niagara Falls NY Gazette 1956 Jan-Feb Grayscale - 0136", and scroll down for the link.)

1956 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (13 February 1956). Advertisement: "Some things you may have to wait for, but not your sterling... " [with illustration showing Continential, Prelude, Silver Iris, Silver Melody, Silver Rhythm, and Wild Rose patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 52. (Viewed 26 October 2017. G01613.)

1956 - advertisement

The Borden Company. (27 February 1956). Advertisement: Borden’s Cottage Cheese promotion with International Stainless / International Silver Company. LIFE magazine, p. 102. (Viewed 23 October 2017. G01548.)

1956 - advertisement

Schweitzer’s, San Bernardino, CA. (28 February 1956). Advertisement: "... Proudly presents American Rose, a new pattern in fine slverplated holloware... Webster-Wilcox Division of International Silver Co. ..." [with illustration of tea set, vegetable dish and trays]. San Bernardino Daily Sun, p. 12, cols. 1-3. (Viewed 17 May 2020. H01564).

1956 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (5 March 1956). Advertisement: "Some things you may have to wait for, but not your sterling... " [with illustration showing 1810, Joan of Arc, Prelude, Silver Iris, Silver Melody, and Silver Rhythm patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 140. (Viewed 26 October 2017. G01614.)

1956 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (19 March 1956). Advertisement: "International Sets The Loveliest Tables in America... [with photo of Webster-Wilcox Chafing Dish Set; with photo showing 1810, Prelude, Royal Danish, Silver Iris, Silver Melody, Silver Rhythm, and Wild Rose patterns]. LIFE magazine, pp. 51-52. (Viewed 26 October 2017. G01616-17.)

1956 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (19 March 1956). Advertisement: "Be sure you see this stunning new pattern... Flair [with photos showing Daffodil, Flair, Heritage and Remembrance patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 53. (Viewed 26 October 2017. G01617.)

1956 - advertisement

International Stainless / International Silver Company. (19 March 1956). Advertisement: "Have you seen this smart, new worksaving tableware? ..." [with illustration showing Christiania, New Dawn, Scope, and Today patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 54. (Viewed 26 October 2017. G01615.)

1956 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (26 March 1956). Advertisement: "She has Flair..." [with photos showing Daffodil, Eternally Yours, First Love, Flair, Heritage, and Remembrance patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 64. (Viewed 26 October 2017. G01618.)

1956 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (23 April 1956). Advertisement: "That dream castle you may have to wait for... but not your International Sterling..." [with illustration showing Joan of Arc, Prelude, Royal Danish, Silver Iris, Silver Melody, and Silver Rhythm patterns]. LIFE magazine, inside front cover. (Viewed 26 October 2017. G01620.)

1956 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (14 May 1956). Advertisement: "The bride has Flair [with illustrations showing Daffodil, Flair, Heritage and Remembrance patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 57. (Viewed 26 October 2017. G01624.)

1956 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (21 May 1956). Advertisement: "Now is the time to make sure you’ll have sterling... International Sterling..." [with illustration showing 1810, Brocade, Richelieu, Silver Iris, Silver Rhythm and Wild Rose patterns]. LIFE magazine, inside front cover. (Viewed 26 October 2017. G01622.)

1956 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (9 July 1956). Advertisement: "All set with Flair... " [with illustrations showing Daffodil, Flair, Heritage and Remembrance patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 110. (Viewed 25 October 2017. G01575.)

1956 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (30 July 1956). Advertisement: "You may have to wait for that trip around the world... but not for your International Sterling..." [with illustration showing 1810, Joan of Arc, Prelude, Silver Iris, Silver Melody, and Silver Rhythm patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 28. (Viewed 26 October 2017. G01623.)

1956 - advertisement

Holmes & Edwards Silver Company / International Silver Company. (20 August 1956). Advertisement: "... 6 smart gifts of Holmes & Edwards new DeepSilver... " [with illustration showing Silver Fashion pattern]. LIFE magazine, p. 10. (Viewed 25 October 2017. G01597.)

1956 - advertisement

International Stainless / International Silver Company. (3 September 1956). Advertisement: "So much beauty... when silversmiths style stainless! ..." [with photos showing Christiania, New Dawn, Scope, and Today patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 83. (Viewed 26 October 2017. G01621.)

1956 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (17 September 1956). Advertisement: "For you... or for someone you love... Heritage..." [with illustrations showing Daffodil, Flair, Heritage and Remembrance patterns, and Lord Robert Tea Service in International Sterling]. LIFE magazine, pp. 85-86. (Viewed 25 October 2017. G01576-77.)

1956 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (17 September 1956). Advertisement: "... Sweeping rhythm captured in solid silver..." [with illustration showing Rhapsody pattern]. LIFE magazine, p. 87. (Viewed 25 October 2017. G01577.)

1956 - advertisement

International Stainless / International Silver Company. (17 September 1956). Advertisement: "... A lovely new pattern in stainless... Coral Reef..." [with illustrations showing Coral Reef, New Dawn, Scope and Spring Lily patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 88. (Viewed 25 October 2017. G01578.)

1956 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (22 October 1956). Advertisement: "I can see it in his eyes..." [with illustrations showing Joan of Arc, Rhapsody, Royal Danish, Silver Melody, and Silver Rhythm patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 22. (Viewed 25 October 2017. G01579.)

1956 - advertisement

Holmes and Edwards Silver Company / International Silver Company. (12 November 1956). Advertisement: "So easy to love. You’d be! If you gave her a palace-worth of new DeepSilver! ..." LIFE magazine, p. 205. (Viewed 25 October 2017. G01598.)

1956 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (26 November 1956). Advertisement: "So gay... so gracious... Daffodil..." [with illustration showing Daffodil, Flair, Heritage, and Remembrance patterns]. LIFE magazine, inside front cover. (Viewed 25 October 2017. G01580.)

1956 - advertisement

C. L. Campbell, Livonia, NY. (13 December 1956). Advertisement: "Christmas shopping made easy... 1847 Rogers Bros. ... Wm. Rogers & Son - Tudor [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with no illustrations]. The Livonia Gazette (Livonia, NY), p. 4. (Viewed 28 June 2021. R01369).



1956 patents

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1956 - patent - spoon or other similar article of flatware

Robert L. Doerfler, assignor to International Silver Company. (10 January 1956; filed 23 November 1954). Design patent no. 176,601; serial no. 33,195: Spoon or other similar article of flatware. (Viewed 23 May 2018. AAA03123).

1956 - patent - spoon or other similar article of flatware

Edward J. Conroy, assignor to International Silver Company. (9 October 1956; filed 2 November 1955). Design patent no. 178,913; serial no. 38,696: Spoon or other similar article of flatware. (Viewed 23 May 2018. AAA03124).

1956 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

Edward J. Conroy, assignor to International Silver Company. (9 October 1956; filed 9 September 1955). Design patent no. 178,914; serial no. 37,863: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 23 May 2018. AAA03125).

1956 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

Robert L. Doerfler, assignor to International Silver Company. (23 October 1956; filed 25 August 1955). Design patent no. 178,987; serial no. 37,646: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 23 May 2018. AAA03127).

1956 - patent - brace for supporting lids of display chests

James J. Hogan, assignor to International Silver Company. (23 October 1956; filed 1 March 1952). Letters patent no. 2,767,875; serial no. 274,452: Brace for supporting lids of display chests. (Viewed 23 May 2018. AAA03128).

1956 - patent - spoon or other similar article of flatware

Edward J. Conroy, assignor to International Silver Company. (27 November 1956; filed 11 July 1955). Design no. 179,281; serial no. 36,890: Spoon or other similar article of flatware. (Viewed 27 April 2019. H00560).



1957 advertisements

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1957 - advertisement

Sunflour Self-rising Flour (promotion). (17 January 1957). Advertisement: "... Free! Original Rogers silverplate... Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with abstract illustration of spoon]. The Progressive Age (Scottsboro, Alabama), p. 9, cols. 5-7. (Viewed 20 January 2021. D01825).

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

1957 - advertisement

Western Auto Associate Store, presumably Bridgeport, NE. (7 February 1957). Advertisement: "... International... famous housewares values... Rogers & Bro. ... " [with no product illustrations]. Bridgeport News-Blade (Bridgeport, NE), p. 4. (Viewed 18 July 2021. R00154).

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

1957 - advertisement

International Stainless / International Silver Company. (11 February 1957). Advertisement: "Stainless you never knew could be so lovely... styled by International silversmiths..." [with illustration showing Christiania, Spindrift, Stockholm, and Today patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 71. (Viewed 25 October 2017. G01603.)

1957 - advertisement

Holmes & Edwards Silver Company / International Silver Company. (11 March 1957). Advertisement: "... DeepSilver, A new concept of silverware! ..." LIFE magazine, p. 13. (Viewed 15 October 2017. G01594.)

1957 - advertisement

Schweitzers, San Bernardino, CA. (31 March 1957). Advertisement: "... New! Joanne... a stunning pattern inspired by French Provincial design... Webster-Wilcox Silverplate of the International Silver Company... " [with several illustrations of hollowware showing the pattern.] San Bernardino Sun-Telegram, p. 8-S. (Viewed 29 May 2020. H01777).

1957 - advertisement

H. J. Heinz Co. (1 April 1957). Advertisement: "... Nobody makes pickles like Heinz [with promotion of Wm. Rogers (presumably Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co. / International Silver Company) pickle fork, with illustration]. LIFE magazine, p. 55. (Viewed 26 October 2017. G01625.)

1957 - advertisement

International Stainless / International Silver Company. (1 April 1957). Advertisement: "Beauty you never dreamed you’d get with stainless... styled by International silversmiths..." [with illustration showing Coral Reef, New Dawn, Scope, and Spring Lily patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 91. (Viewed 25 October 2017. G01602.)

1957 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (8 April 1957). Advertisement: "Introducing beautiful, beautiful Springtime, The first silverplate design with a ’hand cut’ look! ..." [with illustration showing knife, two forks, spoon and coffee pot showing pattern]. LIFE magazine, inside front cover. (Viewed 26 October 2017. G01626.)

1957 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (22 April 1957). Advertisement: "You knew I’d change, didn’t you Mother..." [with illustration showing Joan of Arc, Rhapsody, Silver Iris, and Silver Rhythm patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 87. (Viewed 25 October 2017. G01601.)

1957 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (29 April 1957). Advertisement: "Beautiful, beautiful Springtime, The first silverplate design with a ’hand cut’ look! ..." [with photos of knife, two forks, two spoons and coffee pot showing pattern]. LIFE magazine, pp. 84-85. (Viewed 26 October 2017. G01627.)

1957 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (27 May 1957). Advertisement: "Sixteen... and maid of honor! ..." [with illustration showing Rhapsody, Silver Melody, Silver Rhythm, and Wild Rose patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 107. (Viewed 25 October 2017. G01599.)

1957 - advertisement

International Stainless / International Silver Company. (10 June 1957). Advertisement: "New hollowware..." [with illustration showing sauce set, platter, double casserole, knife, and utility tray]. LIFE magazine, p. 52. (Viewed 25 October 2017. G01600.)

1957 - advertisement

Holmes & Edwards Silver Company / International Silver Company. (17 June 1957). Advertisement: "... DeepSilver, A new concept of silverware! ..." LIFE magazine, p. 105. (Viewed 25 October 2017. G01595.)

1957 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (22 July 1957). Advertisement: "I thought that he’d forgotten..." [with illustration showing Joan of Arc, Prelude, Rhapsody, Silver Melody, and Silver Rhythm patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 95. (Viewed 15 October 2017. G01581.)

1957 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (19 August 1957). Advertisement: "They tried to tell me, but I wouldn’t listen... " [with illustration showing Continental, Prelude, Royal Danish, Silver Melody, and Silver Rhythm patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 53. (Viewed 25 October 2017. G01582.)

1957 - advertisement

Holmes & Edwards Silver Company / International Silver Company. (2 September 1957). Advertisement: "... Dramatic, carefree, contemporary— and luxurious as only DeepSilver can be! New Rhythmic... " LIFE magazine, p. 12. (Viewed 15 October 2017. G01596.)

1957 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (23 September 1957). Advertisement: "1847 Rogers Bros. Fall Silver Sale..." [showing photo of Daffodil, Flair, Heritage, Remembrance, and Springtime patterns]. LIFE magazine, p. 85. (Viewed 23 October 2017. G01506.)

1957 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (30 September 1957). Advertisement: "I tried not to cry..." [with illustration showing Rhapsody pattern]. LIFE magazine, p. 122. (Viewed 15 October 2017. G01583.)

1957 - advertisement

Coulter’s, San Bernardino, CA. (13 October 1957). Advertisement: "... 79th Anniversary sale... Exquisite silverplated trays at big savings... Webster-Wilcox silverplated trays by The International Silver Company. Delightful patterns, dainty floral and scroll borders... " [with illustrations of trays]. The Sun-Telegram (San Bernardino, California), p. 9. (Viewed 13 June 2020. D01301-03).

1957 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (28 October 1957). Advertisement: "1847 Rogers Bros. Fall Silver Sale..." [showing photo of Daffodil, Flair, Heritage, Remembrance, and Springtime patterns]. LIFE magazine, inside front cover. (Viewed 23 October 2017. G01505.)

1957 - advertisement

Schweitzers, San Bernardino, CA. (1 December 1957). Advertisement: "4 pieces of famous ’Dubarry’ America’s best-loved tea and coffee service... Webster-Wilcox Silverplate [/ International Silver Co.] [with illustration of tea and coffee service in the pattern]. The Sun-Telegram (San Bernardino, California), p. C-9. (Viewed 13 June 2020. D0130

1957 - advertisement

C. L. Campbell, Livonia, NY. (12 December 1957). Advertisement: "Gifts; Christmas Shopping Made Easy... Chests of Silver... 1847 Rogers Bros. ... Wm. Rogers & Son — Tudor [/ International Silver Co.] ..." [with no related product illustrations]. The Livonia Gazette (Livonia, New York), p. 5, cols. 3-6. (Viewed 28 December 2020. D01639).



1957 patents

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1957 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

Samuel Ayres, Jr., assignor to International Silver Company. (26 February 1957; filed 21 February 1956). Design patent no. 179,752; serial no. 40,246: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 24 May 2018. AAA03159).

1957 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

Robert L. Doerfler, assignor to International Silver Company. (26 February 1957; filed 6 March 1956). Design patent no. 179,763; serial no. 40,492: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 24 May 2018. AAA03160).

1957 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

Robert L. Doerfler, assignor to International Silver Company. (26 February 1957; filed 15 May 1956). Design patent no. 179,764; serial no. 41,494: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 25 May 2018. AAA03173).

1957 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

Siro R. Toffolon, assignor to International Silver Company. (26 February 1957; filed 20 April 1956). Design patent no. 179,788; serial no. 41,140: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 25 May 2018. AAA03174).

1957 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

Robert L. Doerfler, assignor to International Silver Company. (5 March 1957; filed 15 May 1956). Design patent no. 179,796; serial no. 41,495: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 25 May 2018. AAA03175).

1957 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

Lillian V. M. Helander, assignor to International Silver Company. (5 March 1957; filed 15 May 1956). Design patent no. 179,804; serial no. 41,496: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 25 May 2018. AAA03176).

1957 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

Robert L. Doerfler, assignor to International Silver Company. (16 April 1957; filed 26 October 1955). Design patent no. 180,073; serial no. 38,576: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 25 May 2018. AAA03178).

1957 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

Edward J. Conroy, assignor to International Silver Company. (18 June 1957; filed 29 October 1956). Design patent no. 180,470; serial no. 43,572: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 25 May 2018. AAA03177).

1957 - patent - Spoon or similar article of flatware

Robert L. Doerfler, assignor to International Silver Company. (18 June 1957; filed 8 February 1957). Design patent no. 180,476; serial no. 44,812: spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 25 May 2018. AAA03179).

1957 - patent - Spoon or similar article of flatware

Robert L. Doerfler, assignor to International Silver Company. (18 June 1957; filed 15 February 1957). Design patent no. 180,477; serial no. 44,881: spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 25 May 2018. AAA03180).

1957 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

Siro R. Toffolon, assignor to International Silver Company. (18 June 1957; filed 8 February 1957). Design patent no. 180,500; serial no. 44,813: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 25 May 2018. AAA03197).

1957 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

Edward J. Conroy, assignor to International Silver Company. (24 December 1957; filed 5 April 1957). Design patent no. 181,782; serial no. 45,610: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 25 May 2018. AAA03181).

1957 - patent - Spoon or similar article of flatware

Edward J. Conroy, assignor to International Silver Company. (24 December 1957; filed 12 September 1957). Design patent no. 181,783; serial no. 47,720: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 25 May 2018. AAA03182).

1957 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

Robert L. Doerfler, assignor to International Silver Company. (24 December 1957; filed 29 July 1957). Design patent no. 181,784; serial no. 47,140: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 25 May 2018. AAA03183).

1957 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

Siro R. Toffolon, assignor to International Silver Company. (31 December 1957; filed 18 March 1957). Design patent no. 181,823; serial no. 25,284: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 25 May 2018. AAA03184).



1958 - spotlighted news mention - ISC in Corcoran Gallery of Art exhibition

(10 May 1958). Corcoran Gallery exhibits silver by International [with photos of Curtise Rittberg-designed pitcher and 1810 pattern flatware]. Meriden Record, p. 21. (Viewed 7 November 2018. A01153-54; L00801).

"Two examples of International sterling are on display in the "Living Today" exhibition in the famous Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, DC... The museum directors chose a multi-purpose pitcher of International Sterling holloware and the ’1810’ pattern in International Sterling flatware as appropriate to the theme of the exhibit which presents outstanding examples of contemporary architecture, household furnishings, and interior decoration... " (Excerpt from article above.)


1958 - spotlighted news mention - ISC in Brussels World’s Fair

(10 May 1958). Tableware made in Meriden used at Brussels [World’s] Fair [in "United States Pavillion... tableware made at International [Silver Company] in several dining rooms... coffee shop, commuter-type bar, and lounge... Edward Conroy... designed the flatware... typical contemporary pattern."] Meriden Record, p. 22. (Viewed 7 November 2018. L00802).


1958 advertisements

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1958 - advertisement

Finer’s, presumably Lowville, NY. (9 January 1958). Advertisement: "... Silverware, 1847 Rogers [/ International Silver Co.] ... First Love, Eternally Yours... " [with no illustrations]. Journal and Republican (Lowville, New York), p. 6, cols. 7-8. (Viewed 1 May 2019; H00600-01).

1958 - advertisement

Jewels by Gara, Manhasset, NY. (23 & 30 January 1958). Advertisement: "Special introductory sale... 53-Piece Silver Plate Flatware Exquisitely Designed by 1847 Rogers [/ International Silver Co.] ... ’Eternally Yours’... [with illustration]. Manhasset Mail (Manhasset, New York). (Viewed 1 May 2019; H00602-06).

1958 - advertisement

C. G. Johnson, Jeweler, Wilton, CT. (29 January 1958). Advertisement: "Wm Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] Silverplate "Victoria Rose" 52 Piece Set, Service for 8... " [with abstract illustration of silverware in case]. Bulletin (Wilton, Connecticut), p. 16-A, cols. 4-5. (Viewed 28 December 2020. D01646).

1958 - advertisement

First National Stores, presumably Yonkers, New York area. (10 February 1958). Advertisement: "...New! Exclusive! Sea Wings Pattern... Meriden Silver Plate Company Division of The International Silver Company... " [with illustrations]. Herald Statesman (Yonkers, New York), p. 8. (Viewed 29 December 2020. D01670).

  • Online - fultonhistory.com. (Search the archive, "Yonkers NY Herald Statesman 1958 Grayscale - 0786", and scroll down for the link.)

1958 - advertisement

First National Stores, presumably Hartford, CT. (11 February 1958). Advertisement: "...New! Exclusive! Sea Wings Pattern... Meriden Silver Plate Company Division of The International Silver Company... " [with illustrations]. Hartford Courant, p. 17. (Viewed 21 October 2018. D00399).

  • See worldcat.org for locations.

1958 - advertisement

First National Stores. (14 February 1958). Advertisement: "... Another special offer! Lovely Sea Wings pattern... by Meriden Silverplate Company, a division of The International Silver Co. [with illustration]. Hartford Courant, p. 13. (Viewed 16 December 2018. D00403).

  • See worldcat.org for locations.

1958 - advertisement

Coulter’s, Los Angeles, CA. (19 February 1958). Advertisement: "... Webster Wilcox Silverplate [/ International Silver Co.] ... serving ware in famous ’Joanne’ pattern, including 3-pc. coffee sets, footed trays, platters, 4-pc. tea and coffee sets, sauce sets, and vegetable dishes... " [with no illustrations]. Los Angeles Times, p. A6. (Viewed 6 June 2020. F00874).

  • See worldcat.org for locations.

1958 - advertisement

Clark’s Super Market, presumably Moulton, AL. (6 March 1958). Advertisement: "... Rogers & Bro. [/ International Silver Co.] silverware... see display of beautiful silverware in our store... " [with no product illustration]. The Moulton Advertiser (Moulton, AL), presumably p. 10, col. 3. (Viewed 25 July 2021. R00155).

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1958 - advertisement

First National Stores. (14 March 1958). Advertisement: "... complete silverplate service by Meriden Silverplate Co., a division of The International Silver Co. ... [with illustrations]. Hartford Courant, p. 19. (Viewed 16 December 2018. D00404).

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1958 - advertisement

Carbino’s Jewelry Store, Ogdensburg, NY. (27 March 1958). Advertisement: "1/2 Price Silver Sale, Holmes & Edwards... 1847 Rogers [/ International Silver Company] ..." [with no illustrations]. Ogdensburg Journal (Ogdensburg, NY), p. 10, cols. 4-5. (Viewed 1 May 2019. H00607-08).

1958 - advertisement

First National Stores. (28 March 1958). Advertisement: "... complete silverplate service by Meriden Silverplate Co., a division of The International Silver Co. ... [with illustrations]. Hartford Courant, p. 16. (Viewed 16 December 2018. D00405).

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1958 - advertisement

Carbino’s Jewelry Store, Ogdensburg, NY. (c. 30 April 1958). Advertisement: "... Silverware special... Holmes & Edwards, 1847 Rogers [/ International Silver Company] ..." [with no illustrations]. Ogdensburg Journal (Ogdensburg, NY), unknown page, col. 2. (Viewed 1 May 2019. H00609).

1958 - advertisement

C. L. Campbell, Livonia, NY. (18 December 1958). Advertisement: "Gifts; Christmas Shopping Made Easy... Chests of Silver... Wm. Rogers & Son — Tudor [/ International Silver Co.] ..." [with no related product illustrations]. The Livonia Gazette (Livonia, New York), p. 2, cols. 3-6. (Viewed 28 December 2020. D01640).



1958 patents

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1958 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

Robert L. Doerfler, assignor to International Silver Company. (6 May 1958; filed 5 November 1956). Design patent no. 182,713; serial no. 43,659: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 23 May 2018. AAA03140).

1958 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

Robert L. Doerfler, assignor to International Silver Company. (9 September 1958; filed 31 December 1957). Design patent no. 183,480; serial no. 49,077: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 23 May 2018. AAA03141).

1958 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

Siro R. Toffolon, assignor to International Silver Company. (9 September 1958; filed 25 November 1957). Design patent no. 183,502; serial no. 48,654: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 24 May 2018. AAA03167).

1958 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

Siro R. Toffolon, assignor to International Silver Company. (9 September 1958; filed 25 November 1957). Design patent no. 183,503; serial no. 48,656: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 24 May 2018. AAA03168).

1958 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

Siro R. Toffolon, assignor to International Silver Company. (9 September 1958; filed 25 November 1957). Design patent no. 183,504; serial no. 48,657: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 24 March 2018. AAA03169).

1958 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

Siro R. Toffolon, assignor to International Silver Company. (23 September 1958; filed 29 July 1957). Design patent no. 183,589; serial no. 47,139: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 24 March 2018. AAA03170).

1958 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

Alfred Kintz and Siro R. Toffolon, assignors to International Silver Company. (30 September 1958; filed 25 November 1957). Design patent no. 183,616; serial no. 48,639: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 25 May 2018. AAA03194).



1959 - historical information

Simon, Raymond. (1959). "Holmes and Edwards (International Silver Company) Romance pattern" (public relations by Cunningham & Walsh), (pp. 155-56). In Casebook in publicity and public relations, chapter 9 "Speeches and letters", section 2. 189 pp. (Viewed 23 April 2017. A02244-49.)

1959 - spotlighted news mention - ISC in National Hotel Exposition, New York

Hammer, Alexander R. (21 April 1959). Advertising: Decor as a spur to appetite [with mention of National Hotel Exposition at New York Coliseum, with participating companies including the International Silver Co., (unspecified designs), (2 - 6 November 1959)]. New York Times, p. 56. (Viewed 16 November 2018. L00828).

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1959 advertisements

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1959 - advertisement

Waters Jewelry, Arcade, NY. (15 January 1959). Advertisement: "If you... Have any 1847 Rogers Patterns [/ International Silver Company] that are currently inactive and wish to order same... Stop in an inquire about closing date for ordering and patterns available..." [with no illustration]. Arcade Herald (Arcade, New York), p. 5, cols. 1-2. (Viewed 5 May 2019; H00684).

1959 - advertisement

Finer’s, presumably Lowville, NY. (22 January 1959). Advertisement: "1847 Rogers Bros. ... International Silver Company... Silverware Check-up Event ..." [with illustration showing 5 patterns]. Journal and Republican (Lowville, New York), p. 2, cols. 1-2. (Viewed 5 May 2019; H00685-87).

1959 - advertisement

Hilkins Jewelers, Endicott, NY. (6 February 1959). Advertisement: "Famous Names in Sterling Silver... International... Famous Names in Silver Plate... Holmes & Edwards ... 1847 [Rogers Bros.] ... " [with no illustrations]. Daily Bulletin (Endicott, New York), p. 8A, cols. 1-3. (Viewed 12 June 2019. F00844-45).

1959 - advertisement

Carbino’s Jewelry Store, presumably Ogdenburg, NY. (16 February 1959). Advertisement: "... Silverware... 1847 [R]ogers [Bros.]... Holmes & Edwards [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with abstract illustation of silver tableware in a chest]. Ogdensburg Journal (Ogdensburg, New York), p. 22, cols. 2-3. (Viewed 12 June 2019. F00846-47)

1959 - advertisement

Schweitzers, San Bernardino, CA. (1 March 1959). Advertisement: "Schweitzers March-ing Parade of Values; Webster Wilcox Silverplate [/ International Silver Co.] joins the parade, offering amazing savings in Joanne and American Rose Patterns..." [with illustrations showing a variety of hollow ware]. San Bernardino Sun-Telegram, p. A-11. (Viewed 29 May 2020. H01779-82).

1959 - advertisement

Levy’s Jewelers, presumably Buffalo, NY. (6 May 1959). Advertisement: "Going out of business... Silverware; Internat’l Sterling; 1847 Rogers Bros. ... Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with no product illustrations]. Buffalo Evening News, p. 30. (Viewed 28 December 2020. D01641).

1959 - advertisement

Dilbert’s supermarkets, presumably New York. (14 May 1959). Advertisement: "Now! Set your table with the beauty of shining silver... A new modern pattern in silverplate... Meriden Silver Plate Company, a division of the International Silver Company... " [with illustrations showing forks, knives and spoons]. Daily News (New York), p. B13. (Viewed 22 August 2020. L02036).

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1959 - advertisement

Rudolph’s, Endicott, NY. (4 June 1959). Advertisement: "... Lovely Lady pattern... Holmes & Edwards [/ International Silver Co.] silverplate... " [with illustration of handle in Lovely Lady pattern and chest of silverware]. Daily Bulletin (Endicott, New York), p. 5, col. 4. (Viewed 7 August 2020. L01957).

1959 - advertisement

Rudolph’s, Endicott, NY. (10 August 1959). Advertisement: "... Holmes & Edwards [/ International Silver Co.] ... Silverplate ... Flair [pattern] Silverplate 1847 Rogers [Bros. / International Silver Co.] ... " [with no illustrations]. Daily Bulletin (Endicott, New York), p. 9, col. 4. (Viewed 19 July 2019. C01065-66).

1959 - advertisement

Rudolph’s, Endicott. (7 October 1959). Advertisement: "... Holmes and Edwards [/ International Silver Co.] Sterling Inlaid Silverplate; Lovely Lady pattern... " [with no illustrations]. The Daily Bulletin, (Endicott, New York), p. 12, col. 5. (Viewed 12 August 2020. L02006).

1959 - advertisement

Jay Jewelry Company, presumably Schenectady, NY. (8 October 1959). Advertisement: "... Impressive Savings on Beautiful Trays... Webster-Wilcox Silverplate [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with several illustrations of trays]. Schenectady Gazette (Schenectady, New York), p. 12, cols. 6-8. (Viewed 2 January 2021. Q01128).

1959 - advertisement

The Broadway, Los Angeles area, CA. (22 November 1959). Advertisement: "... International Sterling and Webster-Wilcox Silverplate [/ ISC]; Holiday Teaware Sale... Tea & Coffee Service... [patterns:] Prelude... Joanne... American Rose... Kenilworth... Royal Danish... DuBarry, plain... DuBarry, Floral... " [with illustrations showing the patterns]. Los Angeles Times, p. 33. (Viewed 7 August 2020. F00876).

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1959 - advertisement

Sterling Jewelry, presumably Twin Falls, Idaho. (29 November 1959). Advertisement: "... Annual Christmas Sale... Silver Plated Flatware; 1847 Rogers Bros. ... Holmes & Edwards, Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with no related product illustrations]. Times News (Twin Falls, Idaho), p. 30, col. 2. (Viewed 14 November 2021. Q00959).

1959 - advertisement

Wilcox Jewelers, Utica, NY. (13 December 1959). Advertisement: "... Teaware Sale, DuBarry [pattern], Plain... Webster-Wilcox [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with illustration of tea and coffee set]. Utica Observer Dispatch (Utica, New York), p. 6C, cols. 1-2. (Viewed 2 January 2022. Q01129).



1959 patents

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1959 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

Robert L. Doerfler, assignor to International Silver Company. (17 March 1959; filed 9 April 1958). Design patent no. 184,609; serial no. 50,414: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 25 May 2018. AAA03192).

1959 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

Robert L. Doerfler, assignor to International Silver Company. (14 April 1959; filed 10 June 1958). Design patent no. 184,858; serial no. 51,293: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 25 May 2018. AAA03193).

1959 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

Robert L. Doerfler, assignor to International Silver Company. (14 April 1959; filed 16 June 1958). Design patent no. 184,859; serial no. 51,373: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 25 May 2018. AAA03195).

1959 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

Robert L. Doerfler, assignor to International Silver Company. (21 April 1959; filed 12 June 1958). Design patent no. 184,918; serial no. 51,326: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 25 May 2018. AAA03196).

1959 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

Siro R. Toffolon, assignor to International Silver Company. (21 April 1959; filed 28 July 1958). Design patent no. 184,970; serial 51,970: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 25 May 2018. AAA03198).

1959 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

Edward J. Conroy, assignor to International Silver Company. (12 May 1959; filed 24 June 1958). Design patent no. 185,132; serial no. 51,498: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 25 May 2018. AAA03199).

1959 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

Edward J. Conroy, assignor to International Silver Company. (12 May 1959; filed 13 November 1958). Design patent no. 185,133; serial no. 53,367: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 26 May 2018. AAA03200).

1959 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

Siro R. Toffolon, assignor to International Silver Company. (14 July 1959; filed 25 November 1957). Design patent no. 185,685; serial no. 48,655: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 26 May 2018. AAA03202).

1959 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

Robert L. Doerfler, assignor to International Silver Company. (10 November 1959; filed 26 May 1959). Design patent no. 186,625; serial no. 56,076: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 26 May 2018. AAA03201).

1959 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

Siro R. Toffolon, assignor to International Silver Company. (1 December 1959; filed 23 June 1958). Design patent no. 186,790; serial no. 51,483: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 26 May 2018. AAA03203).



c. 195? - promotional booklet

Adam, Ann. (c. 195?). Setting your table with simple charm, gracious formality. Hamilton, ON: International Silver Company of Canada, 20 pp. (Viewed 21 April 2016. A00424.)

195? - promotional booklet

International Silver Company. (195?). Arranging your table...: and points of etiquette. Meriden, CT; 13 pp. (Viewed 3 May 2016. A00533.)

1959-60 - exhibition catalogue - International Silver Co. in travelling exhibition

(c. 1959) 20th Century Design: U.S.A. exhibition catalogue. (Updated 24 January 2018. AAA00852; A01156; A02774.)

> 8 venues: 1959-60. 20th Century Design: U.S.A. at:
> Albright Art Gallery, Buffalo, NY (3 May - 14 June 1959);
> Cleveland Museum of Art (8 July - 16 August 1959);
> City Art Museum of St. Louis (14 September - 25 October 1959);
> Minneapolis Institute of Arts (23 November 1959 - 3 January 1960);
> San Francisco Museum of Art (1 February - 13 March 1960);
> Dallas Museum of Art (4 April - 15 May 1960);
> Portland Art Museum (6 June - 31 July 1960);
> Dayton Art Institute, OH (12 September - 23 October 1960).

> Exhibited designs: Alfred Kintz for International Silver Company. (1956). Baby cup. Sterling silver; Frederick W. Stark for International Silver Company. (1934). Continental flatware (1934). Sterling silver.

c. 1950s - guarantee document

International Silver Co. / 1847 Rogers Bros. (c. 1950s). Guarantee document. (Viewed 22 August 2018. L00679).

c. 1950s - postcards, new ISC HQ complex

(c. 1950s). Postcards showing new ISC HQ complex on the south border of Meriden, CT. (Viewed 22 August 2018. L00675-76).

  • Online - Nancy Gluck archive (scans on Flickr): postcard 1; 2.


1960s

1960 - spotlighted article - ISC as sponsor, Museum of Contemporary Crafts, New York exhibition

(23 September 1960). Design contest inspires new approach to silver [about the exhibition, Designed for silver: An exhibition of twenty-two award-winning designs from the International Design Competition for Sterling Silver Flatware at the Museum of Contemporary Crafts, New York.] New York Times, p. 25. (Viewed 10 November 2018. D00557).

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"The competition, sponsored by the museum and the International Silver Company, inspired 200 designers and silversmiths throughout the world to submit experimental knives, forks and spoons. Twenty-two were selected... The exhibit... will travel to museums across the country." (Excerpt from above. Other venues currently unknown.)


1960 - article - ISC as sponsor, Museum of Contemporary Crafts, New York exhibition

(23 September 1960). A new look in sterling [about the exhibition, Designed for silver: An exhibition of twenty-two award-winning designs from the International Design Competition for Sterling Silver Flatware at the Museum of Contemporary Crafts, New York, co-sponsored by the International Silver Company.] New York Herald Tribune, p. 12. (Viewed 10 November 2018. D00556).

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1960 advertisements

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1960 - advertisement

Rickamer’s Jewelers, Tupper Lake, NY. (7 January 1960). Advertisement: "... One-of-a-kind sale... 1847 Rogers [/ International Silver Company] ..." [with no illustrations]. Tupper Lake Free Press and Herald (Tupper Lake, NY), p. 3. (Viewed 30 April 2019. H00594-95).

1960 - advertisement

Florida Citrus Commission. (11 January 1960). Advertisement: Florida grapefruit with promotional William Rogers spoon [presumably Wm. Rogers / Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co. / International Silver Company]. LIFE magazine, pp. 70-71. (Viewed 23 October 2017. G01547.)

1960 - advertisement

Hilkins Jewelers, Endicott, NY. (29 January 1960). Advertisement: "... Famous Names in Sterling Silver... International [Silver Co.]... Famous names in Silver Plate, Holmes & Edwards... 1847... Rogers [Bros.] ... " [with no illustrations]. The Daily Bulletin (Endicott, New York), unknown page number, cols. 1-3. (Viewed 9 May 2019; H00793-94).

1960 - advertisement

Henry’s, presumably Plattsburgh, NY. (c. 29 January 1960). Advertisement: "... 1847 Rogers [/ International Silver Company] Silverplate— Flair Pattern..." [with no illustrations]. Press-Republican (Plattsburgh, New York), unknown page, col. 3. (Viewed 30 April 2019. H00596-97).

1960 - advertisement

Carey’s Jewelry, Potsdam, NY. (11 February 1960). Advertisement: "... Wildest price panic ... 1847 Rogers [/ International Silver Company] ..." [with no illustrations]. Courier and Freeman (Potsdam, NY), p. 12, col. 6. (Viewed 30 April 2019. H00598-99).

1960 - advertisement

Carey’s Jewelry, Potsdam, NY. (18 February 1960). Advertisement: "... Continuing it’s successful sale... 1847 Rogers [/ International Silver Company] Silver... " [with no illustrations]. Courier and Freeman (Potsdam, New York), p. 10; col. 7. (Viewed 1 May 2019. H00610-11).

1960 - advertisement

Carey’s Jewelry, Potsdam, NY. (25 February 1960). Advertisement: "... Last three days... 1847 Rogers [/ International Silver Company] Silver... " [with no illustrations]. Courier and Freeman (Potsdam, New York), p. 6; col. 7-8. (Viewed 1 May 2019. H00612-13).

1960 - advertisement

Manhattan Savings Bank, New York (promotion). (27 March 1960). Advertisement: "... Your choice of these fine quality products will be given to you absolutely free when you open a new savings account... 16-piece set supreme silverplate; Lovely ’Baroness’ pattern made by the Meriden Silverplate Company, a division of The International Silver Company... " [with illustration]. Sunday News / Daily News, p. 8. (Viewed 22 August 2020. L02037).

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1960 - three advertisements

Manhattan Savings Bank, New York (promotion). (30 March, 3 & 7 April 1960). Advertisements: "... Your choice of these fine quality products will be given to you absolutely free when you open a new savings account... 16-piece set supreme silverplate; Lovely ’Baroness’ pattern made by the Meriden Silverplate Company, a division of The International Silver Company... " [with illustration]. New York Times. (Viewed 30 April 2020. F00960).

  • See worldcat.org for locations: 30 March 1960, p. 26; 3 April 1960, p. 72; 7 April 1960, p. 38.

1960 - advertisement

Edwards, presumably Rochester, NY. (12 June 1960). Advertisement: "Edwards... midsummer clearance... Silverware... Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.], 1881 Silver Plate, 52-Pc. service for 8..." [with no illustrations]. Rochester Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, NY), p. 7. (Viewed 10 July 2023. C01447).

1960 - advertisement

Harris’ department store, San Bernardino area, CA. (19 June 1960). Advertisement: "... Your Best Chance of Finding Exactly What You Want Is at Harris’... International Silver Co. ... " [with no illustrations]. San Bernardino Sun-Telegram, p. C-14. (Viewed 20 May 2020. H01818-19).

1960 - advertisement

Slavin’s, Massena, NY. (c. 28 July 1960). Advertisement: "... Holmes and Edwards Silverware [/ International Silver Co. ... " [with no illustrations]. The Massena Observer (Massena, New York, unknown page number, cols. 3-4. (Viewed 9 May 2019; H00795-96).

1960 - advertisement

Hueber’s Laundry and Dry Cleaning, Columbus, IN (promotion). (16 August 1960). Advertisement: "... Special offer... Rogers & Bro. [/ International Silver Co.] silverware... " [with illustration of silverware in case]. The Evening Republican (Columbus, IN), p. 6. (Viewed 18 July 2021. R00159).

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1960 - advertisement

Sage-Allen, Hartford, CT area. (16 October 1960). Advertisement: "Special superb silverplate gifts by famous International; William Rogers [& Sons or Mfg. Co. presumably] silverplate... party tray... chafing dish and tray... tureen with tray... butter dish... covered casserole... Wilcox [Silver Plate Co. or Webster-Wilcox] silverplate... bread tray... gravy boat and tray... serving platter... covered vegetable dish... [with illustrations of these items]. Hartford Courant, p. 5A. (Viewed 13 June 2019. F00877).

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1960 - advertisement

Deinlein Jewelers, (25 November 1960). Advertisement: "Teaware sale... DuBarry, Plain; 4-pc. Tea and Coffee Service... Webster-Wilcox Silverplate. Choose from a complete selection... International Silver Company... " [with illustration of tea set]. Catholic Times (Columbus, Ohio), p. 5, cols. 7-8. (Viewed 29 December 2020. D01660).

1960 - advertisement

Crescent Jewelers, San Bernardino, CA. (11 December 1960). Advertisement: "Make it the most memorable Christmas... 15-pc. Paul Revere punch set... Webster Wilcox Silverplate by The International Silver Company..." [with illustration of the punch set]. San Bernardino Sun-Telegram, p. E-11, cols. 6-8. (Viewed 29 May 2020. H01778).



1960 patents

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1960 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

Siro R. Toffolon, assignor to International Silver Company. (5 January 1960; filed 5 August 1959). Design patent no. 187,000; serial no. 57,072: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 26 May 2018. AAA03204).

1960 - patent - refillable lipstick container

Stephen J. Clark and Louis E. Isele, assignors to International Silver Company. (19 January 1960; filed 31 May 1957). Letters patent no. 2,921,675; serial no. 662,754: Refillable lipstick container. (Viewed 26 May 2018. AAA03205).

1960 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

Robert L. Doerfler, assignor to International Silver Company. (2 February 1960; filed 1 September 1959). Design patent no. 187,160; serial no. 57,402: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 26 May 2018. AAA03206).


1960 - patent (Canada) - cosmetic container

Sabatino DeSantis, assignor to the International Silver Company. (15 March 1960). Patent CA 594594: cosmetic container. (Viewed 10 November 2021. Q00954).

1960 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

Robert L. Doerfler, assignor to International Silver Company. (29 March 1960; filed 23 October 1959). Design patent no. 187,552; serial no. 58,038: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 26 May 2018. AAA03207).


1960 - patent (Canada) - cosmetic container or the like

Robert B. Hopgood, assignor to the International Silver Company. (14 June 1960). Patent CA 599959: Cosmetic container or the like. (Viewed 11 November 2021. Q00955).


1960 - patent (Canada) - cosmetic container

Robert B. Hopgood, assignor to the International Silver Company. (14 June 1960). Patent CA 599960: Cosmetic container. (Viewed 22 November 2021. Q00978).

1960 - patent - napkin holder construction

Carl B. Sundberg, assignor to International Silver Company. (14 June 1960; filed 16 September 1959). Letters patent no. 2,940,598; serial no. 840,352: Napkin holder construction. (Viewed 26 May 2018. AAA03208).

1960 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

Siro R. Toffolon, assignor to International Silver Company. (28 June 1960; filed 4 May 1959). Design patent no. 188,293; serial no. 55,754: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 26 May 2018. AAA03218).

1960 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

Siro R. Toffolon, assignor to International Silver Company. (23 August 1960; filed 26 August 1959). Design patent no. 188,699; serial no. 57,316: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 26 May 2018. AAA03219).

1960 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

Siro R. Toffolon, assignor to International Silver Company. (6 September 1960; filed 21 September 1959). Design patent no. 188,767; serial no. 57,624: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 26 May 2018. AAA03220).

1960 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

Siro R. Toffolon, assignor to International Silver Company. (13 September 1960; filed 17 September 1959). Design patent no. 188,808; serial no. 57,582: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 26 May 2018. AAA03221).

1960 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

Robert L. Doerfler, assignor to International Silver Company. (13 September 1960; filed 5 October 1959). Design patent no. 188,809; serial no. 57,819: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 26 May 2018. AAA03222).

1960 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

Edward J. Conroy, assignor to International Silver Company. (8 November 1960; filed 20 June 1960). Design patent no. 189,217; serial no. 61,024: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 26 May 2018. AAA03223).

1960 - patent - fork or similar article of flatware

Robert L. Doerfler, assignor to International Silver Company. (15 November 1960; filed 28 July 1960). Design patent no. 189,265; serial no. 61,558: Fork or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 26 May 2018. AAA03224).

1960 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

Robert L. Doerfler, assignor to International Silver Company. (22 November 1960; filed 27 November 1959). Design patent no. 189,317; serial no. 58,480: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 26 May 2018. AAA03225).



c. 1960 - exhibition catalogue

American Crafts Council. Museum of Contemporary Crafts, New York. (c. 1960). Designed for silver: An exhibition of twenty-two award-winning designs from the International Design Competition for Sterling Silver Flatware (Co-sponsored by the Museum of Contemporary Crafts of the American Craftsmen’s Council and the International Silver Company). 68 pp. (Viewed 10 November 2018. D00426).

1961 - design catalogue

International Silver Company. (1961). International solid brass giftwares. Number of pages unknown. (Viewed 29 July 2018. C00196-05).

  • Offline - Meriden Historical Society, Meriden, CT.

1961 - spotlighted news mention - ISC at National Hotel Exposition, New York

Hammer, Alexander R. (5 November 1961). Hotel show due at the coliseum [with mention of International Silver Co. (unspecified designs), (6 - 9 November 1961)]. New York Times, p. F5. (Viewed 17 November 2018. D00558).

  • See worldcat.org for locations.

1961 - news mention

(20 September 1961). Exchange ambassadors on tour of Manhattan. Hartford Courant, p. 3. (Viewed 21 October 2018. D00357).

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"... visit is co-sponsored by the [Greater Hartford People to People Council] and The Courant... will take back with them [to Birmingham, England] a load of unsolicited gifts... [including] flatware service for eight, made by International Silver Co. ..." (Excerpt from above.)



1961 advertisements

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1961 - advertisement

Lippa’s, Plattsburgh, NY. (c. 12 January 1961). Advertisement: "The Book of Helpful Hints for the Wedding Guest Bridal Registry; Silver... International [Silver Co.] ... " [with no relevant product illustrations]. Plattsburgh Press-Republican (Plattsburgh, New York), unknown page number, cols. 7-8. (Viewed 16 July 2019. C01009-

1961 - advertisement

Central Savings Bank, New York (promotion). (15 March 1961). Advertisement: "Take your choice of these 5 valuable gifts free... when you open a new savings account... 16-piece (4 place settings) ... beautiful ’Bermuda Rose’ pattern made by the Meriden Silverplate Company, a division of The International Silver Company... " [with abstract illustration]. Daily News (New York), p. 47, cols. 4-5. (Viewed 8 September 2020. L02038).

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1961 - advertisement

Central Savings Bank, New York (promotion). (19 March 1961). Advertisement: "Take your choice of these 5 valuable gifts free... when you open a new savings account... 16-piece (4 place settings) ... beautiful ’Bermuda Rose’ pattern made by the Meriden Silverplate Company, a division of The International Silver Company... " [with abstract illustration]. New York Times, p. 76. (Viewed 8 September 2020. L02039).

  • See worldcat.org for locations.

1961 - advertisement

Macy’s, New York City area. (7 May 1961). Advertisement: "... Holmes & Edwards [/ International Silver Co.] Deep Silver Silverplate... " [with illustration of handle]. New York Times, p. 66. (Viewed 30 June 2019. E00951).

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1961 - advertisement

Geibel’s Home Furnishings, Mexico, NY. (15 June 1961). Advertisement: "Free Wm. Rogers. Mfg. Co.’s [/ International Silver Co.] Caravan Pattern, Stainless, This is our way of showing our appreciation for trading with us... " [with no illustration]. Mexico Independent & Parish Mirror (Mexico, New York), p. 6, cols. 5-6. (Viewed 22 May 2019. H00937).

1961 - advertisement

Carson Pirie Scott & Co. (28 September 1961). Advertisement: "... We’ve a magnificant collection of Wm. Rogers [Mfg Co. or & Sons] and Webster Wilcox silverplate by International Silver Company..." [with illustrations]. Chicago Daily Tribune, p. B5. (Viewed 7 August 2020. F00878).

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1961 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Company. (3 November 1961). Advertisement: "... International Sterling Convertible Candelabra— Special for Christmas..." [with photo of Prelude, Rhapsody, and Royal Danish candelabra]. LIFE magazine, p. 89. (Viewed 23 October 2017. G01504.)

1961 - advertisement

Scheer, Rochester, NY. (17 November 1961). Advertisement: "... Special at Scheer’s; Essential serving dishes in gleaming Webster-Wilcox... the ultimate in superior quality silverplate made by the International Silver Company... " [with abstract images of silver holloware]. Catholic Courier Journal (Rochester, New York), p. 2, cols. 6-8. (Viewed 16 August 2020. L02057-58).

1961 - advertisement

Bullock’s, Los Angeles, CA. (20 November 1961). Advertisement: "Thanksgiving Sale ... Dining Center... Holmes & Edwards [/ International Silver Co.] Romance silver plate... " [with no illustrations]. Los Angeles Times, p. 29. (Viewed 3 July 2019. E00952).

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1961 patents

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1961 - patent (Canada) - lipstick container

Louis E. Isele, assignor to the International Silver Company. (17 January 1961). Patent CA 612846: Lipstick container. (Viewed 22 November 2021. Q00979).

1961 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

Carl B. Sundberg, assignor to International Silver Company. (31 January 1961; filed 22 December 1959). Design patent no. 189,694; serial no. 58,761: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 26 May 2018. AAA03215).


1961 - patent (Canada) - cosmetic container

Robert B. Hopgood, assignor to the International Silver Company. (4 April 1961). Patent CA 617536: Cosmetic container. (Viewed 22 November 2021. Q00980).

1961 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

Siro R. Toffolon, assignor to International Silver Company. (11 April 1961; filed 7 October 1959). Design patent no. 190,099; serial no. 57,848: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 24 May 2018. AAA03163).

1961 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

Edward J. Conroy, assignor to International Silver Company. (16 May 1961; filed 24 November 1959). Design no. 190,341; serial no. 58,453: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 23 May 2013. AAA03132).

1961 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

Siro R. Toffolon, assignor to International Silver Company. (23 May 1961; filed 27 May 1960). Design patent no. 190,392; serial no. 60,765: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 24 May 2018. AAA03164).

1961 - patent - fork or similar article of flatware

Ronald Hayes Pearson, assignor to International Silver Company. (1 August 1961; filed 2 March 1961). Design no. 191,010; serial no. 64,122: Fork or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 23 May 2013. AAA03131).

1961 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

Albert C. Engelmann, assignor to International Silver Company. (15 August 1961; filed 19 July 1960). Design no. 191,137; serial no. 61,434: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 29 April 2019. H00568).

1961 - patent - fork or similar article of flatware

Stuart A. Young, assignor to International Silver Company. (28 November 1961; filed 20 June 1961). Design no. 191,847; serial no. 65,652: Fork or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 27 April 2019. H00563).



1962 - article

Revi, Albert Christian. (May 1962). American cut glass patterns [with overall focus on the International Silver Co., with eight patent illustrations]. Spinning Wheel, pp. 16-7. (Viewed 22 July 2021. R01584).


1962 advertisements

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1962 - advertisement

Jay Jewelry Co., Schenectady, NY. (25 January 1962). Advertisement: "... Our only storewide sale... Silverplate and Stainless ... Deep Silver [Holmes & Edwards] ... 1847 Rogers [Bros.], all patterns 52-pc. serv. ... 20 pc. International Stainless ... Tea Sets... Webster-Wilcox 4-pc. set ... International 3-pc. set ... " [with no product illustrations]. Schenectady Gazette (New York), p. 4, cols. 1-2. (Viewed 17 January 2021. R00028).

1962 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (22 June 1962). Advertisement: "... The new Stainless Steel is 1847 Rogers Bros. ..." [with photo showing Fire Song, Cotillion, and Symmetry patterns; with extensive list of retailers]. LIFE magazine, pp. R2-R3. (Viewed 23 October 2017. G01503.)

1962 - advertisement

Peets Jewelers, Massena, NY. (31 July 1962). Advertisement: "Old Fashioned Days... Holmes & Edwards Silverplate [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with no illustrations]. Massena Observer (Massena, New York), p. 4, cols. 7-8. (Viewed 11 June 2019. F00832-33).

1962 - advertisement

The Fair, Chicago, IL. (8 August 1962). Advertisement: "... Holmes & Edwards [/ International Silver Co.] silverware... " [with no relevant illustrations]. Chicago Daily Tribune, p. 11. (Viewed 3 July 2019. D00924).

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1962 - advertisement

United Home Furnishing Company, Paducah, KY. (4 October 1962). Advertisement: "United’s greatest semi-annual warehouse sale... FREE... Rogers & Bro. [/ International Silver Co.] silverplate 26-pc. ’Daybreak’ pattern silverware set and silver chest with any furniture purchase of $150 or more.. " [with illustration of silverware in chest]. The Paducah Sun-Democrat (Paducah, KY), p. 20-A. (Viewed 12 July 2021. R00162).

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1962 - advertisement

Bickelmann Diamonds, Schenectady, NY. (14 November 1962). Advertisement: "... New! Feather pierced trays... Choice of three practical sizes in line quality WEBSTER-WILCOX [/ International Silver Co.] Silverplate. All magnicently crafted... " [with abstract illustration of trays]. Schenectady Gazette (Schenectady, New York), p. 2, cols. 7-8. (Viewed 14 November 2021. Q00960).

1962 - advertisement

Dufore Jewelers, Oswego, NY. (3 December 1962). Advertisement: "Visit our complete stainless department... Silco Stainless... International Silver Company ... New! Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] stainless... You need wait no longer for fine stainless... 1847 Rogers Bros. [/ International Silver Co.] stainless... " [with several illustrations]. The Palladium-Times (Oswego, New York), p. 14, bottom of page. (Viewed 8 December 2021. Q014 ).

1962 - advertisement

Sage-Allen, Hartford area, CT. (3 December 1962). Advertisement: "... Holmes & Edwards 2 Pc. Party Serving Set, deep silver by International [Silver Co.] ... " [with possibly relevant abstract illustrations]. Hartford Courant, p. 7. (Viewed 21 June 2019. D00924).

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1962 - advertisement

Dufore Jewelers, Oswego, NY. (6 December 1962). Advertisement: "Visit our complete stainless department... Wm. Rogers & Son stainless... Bermuda... Royal Manor... Symmetry... New Cotillion... 1847 Rogers Bros. [/ International Silver Co.]" [with illustrations]. The Palladium-Times (Oswego, NY), p. 7. (Viewed 10 July 2023. D01896).



1962 patents

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1962 - patent - fork or similar article of flatware

Albert C. Engelmann, assignor to International Silver Company. (20 March 1962; filed 4 October 1961). Design no. 192,446; serial no. 66,964: Fork or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 29 April 2019. H00569).

1962 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

Stuart A. Young, assignor to International Silver Company. (10 April 1962; filed 19 September 1961). Design no. 192,576; serial no. 66,750: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 9 February 2019. E00593).

1962 - patent - fork or similar article of flatware

Albert C. Engelmann, assignor to International Silver Company. (10 April 1962; filed 9 October 1961). Design no. 192,577; serial no. 67,010: Fork or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 29 April 2019. H00570).

1962 - patent - pyxes

Edward J. Conroy, assignor to International Silver Company. (21 August 1962; filed 5 April 1960). Letters patent no. 3,050,182; serial no. 20,178: Pyxes. (Viewed 23 May 2018. AAA03134).

1962 - patent - fork or similar article of flatwear

Edward J. Conroy, assignor to International Silver Company. (2 October 1962; filed 14 March 1962). Design patent no. 193,735; serial no. 69,266: Fork or similar article of flatwear. (Viewed 23 May 2018. AAA03135).

1962 - patent - fork or similar article of flatware

Siro R. Toffolon, assignor to International Silver Company. (30 October 1962; filed 18 May 1962). Design patent no. 193,949; serial no. 70,196: Fork or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 24 May 2018. AAA03165).

1962 - patent - fork or similar article of flatware

Siro R. Toffolon, assignor to International Silver Company. (27 November 1962; filed 18 May 1962). Design patent no. 194,163; serial no. 70,195: Fork or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 24 May 2018. AAA03166).



1963 - annual report

International Silver Company. (1963). Annual report. (Viewed 4 May 2016. A00548.)

1963 - spotlighted article mention

Callahan Nolan, Mollie. (15 August 1963). Skilled workmen from many lands made Meriden center of glass cutting industry at turn of century. The Morning Record, (p. 12 & 23). [Mentions J. D. Bergen Co.; Meriden Cut Glass Co. / Meriden Silver Plate Co. / Wilcox Silver Plate Co. / International Silver Co.; Meriden Flint Glass Co.; C. F. Monroe; J. J. Niland Co.; Silver City Cut Glass Co.] (Updated 23 June 2020. AAA00614. DM.)

  • Offline - Meriden Public Library, "Meriden - Industries - Glass" file.
  • Offline - Meriden Public Library, Meriden newspapers on microfiche.

"Meriden Cut Glass Co. was part of the Meriden Silver Plate Co., which was established in 1870. Besides their lines of silverplated hollowware were cutters of glass from the time the company was formed.

Their early lines of these goods consisted of copper wheel engraved common caster bottles and richly cut caster bottles, pickle and berry dishes. Later lines included salt and pepper shakers, cruets, napkin rings, sugar dredgers, etc.

About 1895, when they started cutting a line of tableware, and it was deemed advisable to market it under a separate name and that of the ’Meriden Cut Glass Co.’was adopted.

The firm became part of the newly formed International Silver Company in 1898, and was known as Factory ’T’, moved out of the building occupied by the Meriden Silver Plate Co. on Colony St. at Cross St. and into the Wilcox Silverplate [sic] Co. building on Pratt St. at Myrtle St.

... Operations of the plant was continued until about 1915, when the shortage of good glass made it necessary to close." (Excerpt in full of Meriden Cut Glass Co. article section.)


1963 - news mention - ISC in Connecticut Bank and Trust Co. lobby exhibition, Hartford

(2 October 1963). Advertisement: "Now on display. The Connecticut Chapter of The National Society of Interior Designers are making possible an unusual display of Home furnishings products in the Lobby of the Connecticut Bank and Trust Company [, One Constitution Plaza, Hartford]. This is an excellent design exhibit of a museum type, in both an antique and modern motif... International Silver..." [specific dates of exhibition unknown]. Hartford Courant, p. 6C. (Viewed 15 November 2018.)

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1963 advertisements

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1963 - advertisement

Paul Jewelers, presumably Rochester, NY. (c. 10 January 1963). Advertisement: "... Buy NOW for St. Valentine’s Day... 1847 Rogers [Bros.] and Holmes & Edwards Silverware [/International Silver Co.] ... " [with no illustrations]. Greater Greece Press (Rochester, New York), unknown page number, cols. 1-2. (Viewed 6 June 2019. F00634-35).

1963 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Co. (March 1963). Advertisement: "One is sterling. One is 1847 Rogers Bros. Silverplate. Can you tell which is which? ... " [with photo of woman’s hands holding two spoons in Leilani pattern; second photo shows Flair, Heritage, Reflection and Springtime patterns]. Good Housekeeping, p. 27. (Viewed 9 June 2019. F00711-12).

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1963 - advertisement

Crescent Jewelers, San Bernardino, CA. (13 October 1963). Advertisement: "tray sale! ... The International Silver Company... Webster-Wilcox... " [with abstract illustrations of trays]. The Sun-Telegram (San Bernardino, California), p. D-6, cols. 1-2. (Viewed 13 June 2020. D01414-15).

1963 - advertisement

Bullock’s, Los Angeles, CA. (31 October 1963). Advertisement: "Today is month-end... plain and pierced tablespoons in assorted patterns. Holmes & Edwards International [Silver Co.] ... " [with no illustrations]. Los Angeles Times, p. A2. (Viewed 25 June 2019. D00925).

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1963 - advertisement

Armstrong Landon Co., Kokomo, IN. (14 November 1963). Advertisement: "... Christmas gifts... Sensational Value! Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. [/ International Silver Co.] ’Inspiration’ 50-pc. set silverplated silverware... " [with abstract illustration of silverware in case]. The Kokomo Tribune (Kokomo, IN), p. 35. (Viewed 12 July 2021. D01826).

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1963 - advertisement

Bennett Jewelers, Atlanta, GA. (21 November 1963). Advertisement: "... A welcome addition for gracious living... Lovely Brandon Hall Gallery tray... Webster-Wilcox Silverplate made by The International Silver Company... " [with illustration of tray]. Atlanta Constitution (Georgia), p. 2. (Viewed 21 July 2020. F00879).

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1963 - advertisement

Bennett Jewelers, Atlanta, GA. (6 December 1963). Advertisement: "... Chafing Dish Parade... Rochelle... Gadroon... Plain... Rococo... [patterns] ... Webster-Wilcox Silverplate made by The International Silver Company... " [with four illustrations showing the patterns.] Atlanta Constitution (Georgia), p. 2. (Viewed 21 July 2020. F00880).

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1963 - advertisement

Webb’s, Glendale, CA. (15 December 1963). Advertisement: "... for Christmas... Webster Wilcox silverplate made by the International Silver Company... water pitcher... gravy set with tray... well & tree platter... double vegetable... 4-pc. tea and coffee service... footed tray... " [with abstract illustrations]. Los Angeles Times, presumably p. A16. (Viewed 7 August 2020. F00881).

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1963 patents

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1963 - patent - cosmetic container

William G. Clark, assignor to International Silver Company. (2 April 1963; filed 11 July 1961). Letters patent no. 3,083,822; serial no. 123,243: Cosmetic container. (Viewed 23 May 2018. AAA03142).

1963 - patent - cosmetic container

Claude G. Metreaud, assignor to International Silver Company. (2 April 1963; filed 2 August 1961). Letters patent no. 3,083,823; serial no. 128,737: Cosmetic container. (Viewed 23 May 2018. AAA03143).

1963 - patent - fork or similar article of flatware

Milton Gonshorek, assignor to International Silver Company. (6 August 1963; filed 16 January 1963). Design patent no. 195,889; serial no. 73,191: Fork or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 26 May 2018. AAA03231).

1963 - patent - fork or similar article of flatware

Siro R. Toffolon, assignor to International Silver Company. (15 October 1963; filed 8 April 1963). Design patent no. 196,605; serial no. 74,338: Fork or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 24 May 2018. AAA03152).


1963 - patent (Canada) - pyxes

Edward J. Conroy, assignor to the International Silver Company. (22 October 1963). Patent CA 672737: pyxes . (Viewed 11 November 2021. Q00952).



1964 - promotional booklet - ISC at New York World’s Fair

International Silver Company. (1964). International Silver Company exhibit at the New York World’s Fair 1964-1965. 12 pp. (Viewed 20 February 2017. AAA00570-068.)

  • Offline - Meriden Historical Society, Meriden, CT.

1964 - spotlighted news mention - ISC in New York World’s Fair exhibition

O’Brien, George. (9 May 1964). American interiors on display as unfinished pavilion opens [with mention of ISC and photo of several ISC designs as installed]. New York Times, p. 18. (Viewed 15 November 2018. D00559; A01149-50; L00859-63).

1964 - spotlighted news mention - ISC in Wadsworth Atheneum exhibition

(22 November 1964). Museum displays artistic gifts. [Announcement of exhibition Good Design for Christmas with photos of three designs (the Lunar service, Robert J. King-designed decanter, and silver shakers)]. Hartford Courant. p. 17D. (Viewed 26 August 2016. D00415; L00859-63).


1964 advertisements

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1964 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Co. (15 March 1964). Advertisement: "I want a French cook and a whole set of Masterpiece [pattern]... " [with photo of a chef and knife, fork and spoon in the pattern]. Vogue, p. 6. (Viewed 9 June 2019. F00713-14).

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1964 - advertisement

Lurie’s, presumably Amsterdam, NY. (19 March 1964). Advertisement: "Wm. Rogers & Son Stainless... 50-pc. service for 8... International Silver Co. ..." [with illustration showing spoons in Bermuda, Lone Star, and Royal Manor patterns]. Evening Recorder (Amsterdam, New York), p. 7, cols. 1-2. (Viewed 28 December 2020. D016 ).

  • Online - fultonhistory.com. (Search the archive, "Amsterdam NY Daily Democrat and Recorder 1964 Mar-Apr Grayscale - 0260", and scroll down for the link.)

1964 - advertisement

Savitt, Hartford, CT. (22 March 1964). Advertisement: "Savitt saves you... on Holmes & Edwards International [Silver Co.] Deep Silver; Sterling Inlaid Silverplate... " [with illustration of spoon and abstract illustration of silverware in case]. Hartford Courant, p. 2A. (Viewed 4 July 2019. E00953).

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1964 - advertisement

Sage-Allen, Hartford, CT area. (12 April 1964). Advertisement: "... bread or roll tray... Webster-Wilcox, made by International Silver Co. ... stainless patterns by International Silver Co. ... Christiana... Chapel Hill... Beloved Rose, Royal Hostess... [with several illustrations of products]. Hartford Courant (Connecticut), p. 20J. (Viewed 16 August 2020. L02064).

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1964 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Co. (15 April 1964). Advertisement: "I want a terrace in the sky, and a whole set of Vision... " [with photos of urban skyline view with table setting, and photo of knife, fork and spoon in Vision pattern]. Vogue, p. 49. (Viewed 10 June 2019. F00715-16).

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1964 - advertisement

The Broadway, Los Angeles area and Marston’s, San Diego, CA. (3 May 1964). Advertisement: International’s Giant Silverware Sale! Elegant Gifts for Mother... ’Grand Elegance’ silverplate... Webster-Wilcox silverplated 5-pc. tea and coffee set... ’Christiania’ stainless steel flatware... sterling silver salt and pepper... ’Elegance’ bread tray by Webster Wilcox... " [with several photos / illustrations]. Los Angeles Times, p. K10. (Viewed 30 December 2020. L02065).

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1964 - advertisement

Scheefer Jewelers, Saranac Lake, NY. (26 May 1964). Advertisement: "Wm. Rogers & Son Stainless [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with illustrations of spoons showing the Bermuda, Lone Star, Royal Manor patterns]. Adirondack Daily Enterprise (Saranac Lake, New York), p. 3, cols. 7-8. (Viewed 7 May 2020.

1964 - advertisement

Fortunoff’s, Westbury & Brooklyn, NY. (5 October 1964). Advertisement: "Save on gleaming 50-pc. silverplate service... Springtime by 1847 Rogers [Bros.] ... Melody Rose by International ... Holmes & Edwards [/ International Silver Co.] Inlaid Danish Princess... " [with illustration of knife, two forks and two spoons in the Springtime pattern; with illustration of handle in the Melody pattern; with illustration of knife, two forks and two spoons in the Danish Princess pattern]. Newsday (Long Island, NY), p. 2M. (Viewed 5 July 2019. E00954).

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1964 - advertisement

Jenss, presumably Niagara Falls, NY. (2 November 1964). Advertisement: "... Election Day specials... Famous Webster Wilcox [/ International Silver Co.] Silver... bread trays... gravy sets... butter dishes... vegetable dishes... " [with five product illustrations]. Niagara Falls Gazette (Niagara Falls, New York), p. 19, cols. 6-7. (Viewed 30 December 2020. D01679).

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1964 - advertisement

Bennett’s, Atlanta, GA. (22 November 1964). Advertisement: "... Chafing Dish Parade... Rochelle... Gadroon... Plain... Rococo... For elegance in casual entertaining... Webster-Wilcox silverplate by The International Silver Company... " [with four illustrations of chafing dish designs]. Atlanta Constitution, p. 7. (Viewed 13 June 2019. F00883).

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1964 patents

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1964 - patent - fork or similar article of flatware

Siro R. Toffolon, assignor to International Silver Company. (7 April 1964; filed 4 November 1963). Design no. 197,914; serial no. 77,289: Fork or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 24 May 2018. AAA03162).

1964 - patent - mascara container

William George Clark, assignor to International Silver Company. (28 April 1964; filed 19 January 1960). Letters patent no. 3,130,735; serial no. 217,232: Mascara container. (Viewed 24 May 2018. AAA03149).

1964 - patent - fork or similar article of flatware

Robert J. King, assignor to International Silver Company. (7 July 1964; filed 13 December 1963). Design patent no. 198,587; serial no. 77,784: Fork or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 24 May 2018. AAA03150).

1964 - patent - cartridge type refillable lipstick container

Claude G. Métreaud and William James Landen, assignors to International Silver Company. (1 September 1964; filed 21 May 1962). Letters patent no. 3,146,881; serial no. 196,295: Cartridge type refillable lipstick container. (Viewed 24 May 2018. AAA03151).



1965 - exhibition catalogue - ISC in Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design exhibition

The New England silversmith: An exhibition of New England silver from the mid-seventeenth century to the present catalogue. [23 October - 28 November 1865; exhibited design: Stuart Young for International Silver Co. (c. 1964). Lunar coffee service.] Number of pages unknown. (Viewed 17 November 2018. A01155; L00890-91).

1965 - book mention

Revi, Albert Christian. (1965). International Silver Co. mention, (p. 93+). In American cut and engraved glass. Nelson. (Unconfirmed. Viewed 8 August 2020. AAA0613; L01962).


1965 advertisements

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1965 - advertisement

Maegreen’s, Lakewood, NJ. (12 February 1965). Advertisement: "... 50 pc. silverplate service for 8... Holmes & Edwards [/ International Silver Co.] Inlaid Danish Princess silverplate pattern... " [with photos of knife, two forks and two spoons]. Asbury Park Evening Press (New Jersey), p. 11. (Viewed 4 July 2019. E00955).

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1965 - advertisement

Macy’s, New York area. (21 February 1965). Advertisement: " ... Cherished patterns from the past. Re-introduced for a limited time only... Holmes & Edwards [/ International Silver Co.] ... [[with photos showing the following patterns: Century, Danish Princess, Lovely Lady, May Queen, Romance, Spring Garden, and Youth]. New York Times, p. 35. (Viewed 7 June 2020. E00956).

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1965 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Co. (1 April 1965). Advertisement: "... Masterpiece in International Sterling... " [with photo of fork on plate with roses]. Vogue, p. 18. (Viewed 9 June 2019. F00717-18).

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1965 - two advertisements

Lippa’s, Plattsburgh, New York. (10 & c. 12 April 1965). Advertisements: "... 55-piece silver for eight... Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. [/ International Silver Co.] [with photos / illustrations]. Plattsburgh Press-Republican (New York). (Viewed 21 May 2019. H00933-36).

1965 - advertisement

Sage-Allen, Hartford, CT area. (18 April 1965). Advertisement: "... thoughtful gifts for hostesses and brides! ... bread or roll tray... Lovely Elegance pattern in fine quality silverplate. Webster-Wilcox, made by International Silver Co. 13" size tray... Paul Revere bowls... stainless by International... " [with illustrations of tray and bowls, handles showing Chapel Hill and Vibrant patterns, and silverware in packaging]. Hartford Courant, pp. 23I & 24I. (Viewed 30 December 2020. F00884; L02066).

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1965 - advertisement

The Harris Brothers, Utica, NY. (27 April 1965). Advertisement: "... Special savings; Heavy Weight Paul Revere bowls... Webster-Wilcox ... International Silver Company... " [with illustrations of bowls]. Utica Observer-Dispatch (New York), p. 3. (Viewed 30 December 2020. D01680).

1965 - two advertisements

Glens Falls Jewelry Shop, Glens Falls, NY. (4 & 11 August 1965). Advertisements: "... Executor’s estate sale... 1847 Rogers [Bros.] ... International... " [with no related illustrations]. North Creek News (North Creek, New York). (Viewed 16 May 2020. H01540-41).

1965 - advertisement

Scheefer Jewelers, Saranac Lake, NY. (6 October 1965). Advertisement: "... The Homecoming Service... 1847 Rogers Bros. [/ International Silver Co.] Stainless ... " [with illustrations of handles showing Bermuda and Royal Manor patterns]. Adirondack Daily Enterprise (Saranac Lake, New York), presumably p. 3, cols. 4-5. (Viewed 9 May 2020. H01463-65).

1965 - advertisement

Bullock’s Downtown, Los Angeles, CA. (15 November 1965). Advertisement: "... Holiday gift set by International Sterling [/ International Silver Co.] ... Whitehall Sterling Service with Bonus Tray... Complimentary waiter in Webster-Wilcox silver-plate... " [with illustrations showing International Sterling: two serving spoons and fork, and handles in the following patterns: Angelique, Mademoiselle, Masterpiece, Prelude, Rhapsody, Rose Ballet, and Valencia; and illustration of four-piece service and tray]. Los Angeles Times, p. 16. (Viewed 15 July 2019. F00871).

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1965 - advertisement

May Co. California, Los Angeles area & San Diego, CA. (5 December 1965). Advertisement: "International Sterling [/ International Silver Co.] 44-piece sterling service for 8 ... " [with illustration of handles in the following patterns: Angelique, Joan of Arc, Mademoiselle, Masterpiece, Prelude, Rose Ballet, Royal Danish, Rhapsody, Valancia; and three serving pieces] ... 4-piece sterling tea and coffee service in the Whitehall pattern... handsome serving tray ... in Webster-Wilcox silver plate... " [with abstract illustration of tray]. Los Angeles Times, p. N4. (Viewed 15 July 2019. F00872).

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1965 patents

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1965 - patent - fork or similar article of flatware

Siro R. Toffolon, assignor to International Silver Company. (17 August 1965; filed 10 December 1964). Design patent no. 201,995; serial no. 82,979: Fork or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 27 May 2018. AAA03247).

1965 - patent - fork or similar article of flatware

Robert L. Doerfler, assignor to International Silver Company. (14 September 1965; filed 7 December 1964). Design no. 202,295; serial no. 82,944: Fork or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 23 May 2018. AAA03129).

1965 - patent - fork or similar article of flatware

Milton Gonshorek, assignor to International Silver Company. (19 October 1965; filed 9 December 1964). Design patent no. 202,574; serial no. 82,969: Fork or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 26 May 2018. AAA03232).

1965 - patent - fork or similar article of flatware

Robert L. Doerfler, assignor to International Silver Company. (9 November 1965; filed 11 January 1965). Design no. 202,816; serial no. 83,375: Fork or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 23 May 2018. AAA03130).



1965-66 - flyer / brochure

Otto Young & Co. (1965-66). Plate D’Or flyer / brochure [advertising 1847 Rogers Bros. / (International Silver Company) silverplate and dinner ware, possibly reproductions; the heading "Rogers & Brother" for this listing is incorrect]. Approx. 4 pp. (Viewed 28 June 2018. AAA03376-19).

1966 - brochure (missing)

International Silver Company. (16 December 1966; printed October 1966). 1847 Rogers Bros. "Esperanto" pattern brochure. No copy known to exist in a public library. (Viewed 27 May 2018. AAA03248).

1966 - encyclopedia entry

Rainwater, Dorothy T. (1966). "Art Mfg. Co." ["Name used on International Silver Co. sterling silver match boxes"] [with mark], (p. 6). In American silver manufacturers: Their marks, trademarks and history. Everybodys Press: Hanover, PA. (Viewed 9 August 2020. L01882-84).

1966 - encyclopedia entry

Rainwater, Dorothy T. (1966). "Charter Company" [/ International Silver Co.], (p. 29). In American silver manufacturers: Their marks, trademarks and history. Everybodys Press: Hanover, PA. (Viewed 5 August 2020. L01882-83; L01890).

1966 - encyclopedia entry

Rainwater, Dorothy T. (1966). "International Silver Company" [with marks], "International Silver Company of Canada, Ltd.", (pp. 82-4). (Extensive listings for IS predecessor companies.) In American silver manufacturers: Their marks, trademarks and history. Everybodys Press: Hanover, PA. (Viewed 9 August 2020. L01882-83; L01900-01; L01995).

1966 - spotlighted news mention - ISC in Housewares Fair, G. Fox & Co., Hartford

(6 March 1966). Annual Housewares Fair opens Tuesday at G. Fox. [with mention of International Silver Co. as exhibitor]. Hartford Courant, p. 38A. (Viewed 17 November 2018. D00416).

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"An unusual feature of the International Silver Exhibit will be a handcrafted silver replica of the 1895 America Cup winner, ’Defender’. Originally crafted in 1896, it has been estimated that to reproduce it today would cost $15,000. Every detail of the original is carried out with exactness and skill, even to the miniature binnacle and compass." (Excerpt from above.)


1966 - spotlighted news mention - ISC in Americana Festival, Gimbels, Philadelphia

(18 September 1966). Americana Festival with many features to open at Gimbels [with mention: "International Silver Co. will display 20 items of antique silverware".] Philadelphia Inquirer, p. 39. (Viewed 10 November 2018. D00573).

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1966 - spotlighted advertisement - ISC in Housewares Fair, G. Fox & Co., Hartford

G. Fox & Co., Hartford, CT. (8 March 1966). Advertisement: "... Housewares Fair now in progress... Exciting demonstrations... International Silver stainless..." Hartford Courant, p. 21. (Viewed 17 November 2018. D00417).

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1966 - other advertisements

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1966 - advertisement

Bamberger’s Cherry Hill, New Jersey. (19 April 1966). Advertisement: "Save on International’s Holmes & Edwards silverplate inlaid with sterling..." [with illustrations of Century, Danish Princess, and Romance patterns]. Courier-Post (Camden, NJ), p. 6, cols. 6-8. (Viewed 11 April 2020. E00958).

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1966 - advertisement

Tappan Company. (29 April 1966). Advertisement: "We’ll give you this service..." [with four-piece, International Silver Company coffee service as promotion, with photo]. LIFE magazine, p. 14. (Viewed 23 October 2017. G01502.)

1966 - advertisement

Van Cott Jeweler, Binghamton, NY. (13 November 1966). Advertisement: "English flutes; magnificent 18th century design in Webster-Wilcox [International Silver Co.] Silverplate ... " [with illustration of tea service on tray]. The Sunday Press (Binghamton, New York), p. 2-B, cols. 5-6. (Viewed 17 January 2021. R00027).

1966 - advertisement

Jordan Marsh Company, Boston area, MA. (20 November 1966). Advertisement: "Holiday Entertainment Special... 1847 Rogers Bros [/ International Silver Co.] 48 piece service for 8.... " [with illlustrations of the following patterns: Flair, Garland, Heritage, Magic Rose, Reflection; illustration of meat tray; and illustration of silverware chest]. Boston Globe, p. 26. (Viewed 18 June 2019. D00815).

  • See worldcat.org for possible locations.

1966 - advertisement

Sage-Allen, Hartford, CT area. (24 November 1966). Advertisement: "Holiday Sale... Tableware Savings! ... Holmes & Edwards [International Silver Co.] Serving Pieces: cold meat forks, salad or berry spoons... 1847 Rogers [Bros. / ISC] Stainless Steel— 55-piece for 8... " [with no illustrations]. Hartford Courant, p. 6. (Viewed 28 May 2020. E00957).

  • See worldcat.org for locations.

1966 - two advertisements

Standard Federal bank, Atlanta, GA area (promotion). (27 November & 4 December 1966). Advertisement: "Free from Standard Federal... Just open or add to a passbook savings account... Christmas Happiness Gift... International Silver Serving Tray... Forbes silver plate on copper made by International Silver Company... " [with photo of tray]. Atlanta Constitution (or Atlanta Journal). (Viewed 6 June 2020. F00607-08).

  • See worldcat.org for possible locations: 27 November 1966, p. 5B; 4 December 1966, p. 5B.

1966 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros., Perth, Ontario [/ International Silver Co.] (December 1966). Advertisement: "Guide to choosing silverplate for brides, mothers, in-laws, friends (and whoever else wants to get into the act)... " [with photo showing 5 spoons in the following patterns: Flair, Garland, Leilani, Orleans, and Reflection]. Chatelaine (Toronto, Canada), p. 49. (Viewed 20 June 2019. D00813-14).

  • See worldcat.org for possible locations.

1966 - advertisement

Penn Fruit, Philadelphia, PA / Dash (promotion). (8 December 1966). Advertisement: "... Free Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] Stainless for Dash box tops; 24 pieces— service for 6... " [with illustration of two spoons, fork and knife]. Philadelphia Inquirer, p. 17, col. 2. (Viewed 8 December 2021. Q0099 ).

1966 - advertisement

Fortunoff’s Westbrook, Westbury, NY. (12 December 1966). Advertisement: "Where, but at Fortunoff’s will you see find these 120 fabulous tea sets... 8. International Wm. Rogers [Mfg. Co. presumably] plate, 5-pc. ... [and other Wm. Rogers division designs] ... 14. International Sterling Royal Danish, 5-pc. ... [and other International Sterling designs] ... " [with illustrations]. Newsday (Long Island), p. 11B. (Viewed 9 December 2021. Q00993).



1966 patents

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1966 - patent - fork or similar article of flatware

Milton Gonshorek, assignor to International Silver Company. (22 March 1966; filed 22 June 1965). Design patent no. 204,161; serial no. 85,844: Fork or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 26 May 2018. AAA03240).

1966 - patent - fork or similar article of flatware

Siro R. Toffolon, assignor to International Silver Company. (10 May 1966; filed 19 August 1965). Design patent no. 204,694; serial no. 86,652: Fork or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 24 May 2018. AAA03161).



1967 - leaflet (missing)

International Silver Company. (May 1967). International Deep Silver leaflet [includes illustration(s) showing Empress pattern]. No copy in a public library known to exist. (Viewed 26 May 2018. AAA03216).


1967 advertisements

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1967 - advertisement

Crosman’s, Auburn, NY. (27 April 1967). Advertisement; "... Paul Revere bowls ... Fine Quality Webster Wilcox silverplate... International Silver Company" [with illustration of bowls in different sizes]. Marcellus Observer (Marcellus, New York), p. 20, col. 3. (Viewed 27 December 2020. D01635).

  • Online - fultonhistory.com. (Search the archive, "Marcellus NY Weekly Observer 1967 - 1967 Grayscale - 0374", and scroll down for the link.)

1967 - advertisement

Waste King Universal. (9 May 1967). Advertisement: "for Mother! Waste King Universal ... dishwasher... Free! Famous 1847 Rogers Bros. (/ International Silver Company) stainless steel... contempary elegance..." [with illustration of tableware]. The Massena Observer (Massena, New York), p. 12, cols. 1-3. (Viewed 30 April 2019. H00585-86).

1967 - advertisement

Modern Home Supplies, Massena, NY / Waste King Universal. (11 May 1967). Advertisement: "for Mother! Waste King Universal ... dishwasher... Free! Famous 1847 Rogers Bros. (/ International Silver Company) stainless steel... contemporary elegance..." [with illustration of tableware]. The Massena Observer (Massena, New York), p. 14, cols. 1-3. (Viewed 30 April 2019. H00587).

1967 - advertisement

Modern Home Supplies, Massena, NY / Waste King Universal. (16 May 1967). Advertisement: "9th anniversary sale... Waste King Universal ... dishwasher... Free! Famous 1847 Rogers Bros. (/ International Silver Company) stainless steel... contemporary elegance..." [with illustration of tableware]. The Massena Observer (Massena, New York), p. 8, cols. 1-3. (Viewed 30 April 2019. H00588).

1967 - advertisement

Grand Union supermarket, Plattsburgh, NY. (3 July 1967). Advertisement: "... A chance to win... 4 pc. silver plated tea service, 1847 Rogers Bros. / (International Silver Company) ..." [with no illustration]. Press-Republican (Plattsburgh, New York), unknown page, col. 5. (Viewed 30 April 2019. H00583-84).

1967 - advertisement

L. M. Butch Co., Jeweler, presumably Circleville, OH. (11 July 1967). Advertisement: "... Sidewalk Sale... Silverplate and stainless flatware... Holmes & Edwards... International [Silver Co.] ... 1847 Rogers Bros. ... " [with no product illustrations]. The Circleville Herald (Circleville, OH), presumably p. 6. (Viewed 30 June 2021. R00187).

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

1967 - advertisement

Fredric H. Rubel / Crescent Jewelers, San Bernardino, CA. (13 August 1967). Advertisement: "... Tray Sale in Webster-Wilcox Silverplate [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with illustrations of 8 trays]. San Bernardino Sun-Telegram (California), p. C-5. (Viewed 29 May 2020. H01786-87).

1967 - advertisement

Dash, Maple Plains, Minnesota. (17 September 1967). Advertisement: "... This elegant 24-piece set of Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] Stainless FREE! for as few as 4 DASH boxtops! ... " [with photo showing over 20 pieces of cutlery in the Bermuda pattern]. Los Angeles Times, p. M31. (Viewed 15 July 2019. E00970).

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1967 - advertisement

Dash, Maple Plains, Minnesota. (October 1967). Advertisement: "... This elegant 24-piece set of Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] Stainless FREE! for as few as 4 DASH boxtops! ... " [with photo showing over 20 pieces of cutlery in the Bermuda pattern]. Better Homes and Gardens, p. 37. (Viewed 15 July 2019. E00967-68).

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1967 - advertisement

Slavin’s Jewelry Dept., Massena, NY. (14 December 1967). Advertisement: "Splurge a little... 1847 Rogers Bros., America’s finest silverplate, The International Silver Company..." [with illustration of tableware and coffee set]. The Massena Observer (Massena, New York), p. 11, cols. 1-2. (Viewed 30 April 2019. H00589).



1967 patents

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1967 - patent - clamp for rod like elements such as a cable

Ralph J. Kragle, assignor to International Silver Company. (3 January 1967; filed 29 September 1964). Letters patent no. 3,295,872; serial no. 399,928: Clamp for rod like elements such as a cable. (Viewed 26 May 2018. AAA03209).

1967 - patent - luna and luna holder

Edward S. Buchko, assignor to International Silver Company. (7 February 1967; filed 6 January 1965). Letters patent no. 3,302,989; serial no. 423,751: Luna and luna holder. (Viewed 26 May 2018. AAA03210).

1967 - patent - cosmetic container construction

William James Landen, assignor to International Silver Company. (21 March 1967; filed 16 September 1963). Letters patent no. 3,310,168; serial no. 309,259: Cosmetic container construction. (Viewed 26 May 2018. AAA03211).

1967 - patent - fork or similar article of flatware

Siro R. Toffolon, assignor to International Silver Company. (25 April 1967; filed 17 March 1966). Design patent no. 207,502; serial no. 1526: Fork or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 26 May 2018. AAA03212).

1967 - patent - cartridge-type lipstick container or the like

William James Landen, assignor to International Silver Company. (6 June 1967; filed 19 May 1965). Letters patent no. 3,323,641; serial no. 456,955: Cartridge-type lipstick container or the like. (Viewed 26 May 2018. AAA03226).

1967 - patent - fork or similar article of flatware

Siro R. Toffolon, assignor to International Silver Company. (4 July 1967; filed 4 January 1966). Design patent no. 208,036; serial no. 443: Fork or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 26 May 2018. AAA03227).

1967 - patent - fork or similar article of flatware

Robert J. King, assignor to International Silver Company. (4 July 1967; filed 7 January 1966). Design patent no. 208,037; serial no. 529: Fork or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 26 May 2018. AAA03228).

1967 - patent - compact case construction

Eric George Hultgren and William James Landen, assignors to International Silver Company. (19 September 1967; filed 2 July 1964). Letters patent no. 3,342,190; serial no. 379,833: Compact case construction. (Viewed 26 May 2018. AAA03229).

1967 - patent - fork or similar article of flatware

Robert L. Doerfler and Milton Gonshorek, assignors to International Silver Company. (3 October 1967; filed 26 September 1966). Design patent no. 208,817; serial no. 4041: Fork or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 26 May 2018. AAA03230).



1967 - Silver Theater : Brief mention in book - secondary source

Buxton, Frank & Owen, Bill. (1967). "The Silver Theater" mention. In Radio’s golden age: The programs and personalities, p. 319. Easton Valley Press. (Viewed 3 December 2017. G01779-80.)

1967? - design catalogue or price list

International Silver Company. (1967?). International sterling. Number of pages unknown. (Updated 7 May 2017. A01213.)

1968 - exhibition catalogue - ISC sponsorship - Edith Halpert at UConn Museum of Art

(1968). Edith Halpert and The Downtown Gallery exhibition catalogue. 41 pp. [Exhibition dates: 25 May - 1 September 1968. "This exhibition is being held to celebrate the presentation by The University of Connecticut of the first International Silver Award for Distinguished Contribution to the Arts to Edith Gregor Halpert. This Award, in the form of a silver medal, designed by Nathan Knobler, was made possible by a gift from the International Silver Company..." (It is not clear if this annual award continued. See 1971 exhibition below.)] (Viewed 6 December 2018. C00398-400; D00591-92).

  • Yale University library, call no. J612 A8 968C.
  • Offline - two press releases, University of Connecticut library, special collections.
  • Offline - (18 April 1968). UConn gives new prize to art gallery owner ["The University of Connecticut, with the support of the International Silver Co., has established a new annual award for persons who have made a ’distinguished contribution to the arts’".] Hartford Courant. (See worldcat.org for locations.)
  • Offline - (29 May 1968). Art award [with mention of "the first International Silver Prize Medal" with photo of recipient Edith Halpert, the award, and the University of Connecticut President.] Norwich Bulletin (Connecticut). (See worldcat.org for locations.)
  • Offline - (c. 1968). UConn to vest arts award ["... Halpert... will receive the first award for ’distinguished contribution to the arts’ set up by the University of Connecticut and the International Silver Co. ..."] [Newspaper unidentified]. (University of Connecticut library, special collections.)
  • Offline - Berkman, Florence. (c. 1968). UConn show honors Modern art backer [with mention of "International Silver Prize Medal"]. [Newspaper unidentified]. (University of Connecticut library, special collections.)
  • Offline - (c. 1968). Art "dean" will talk on Moderns [with mention of "International Silver Prize Medal"]. [Newspaper unidentified]. (University of Connecticut library, special collections.)


1968 articles

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1968 - magazine article

Hodgson, Beulah D. (February 1968). [Rogers Brothers, The International Silver Company, Meriden, Conn.] Silver Magazine. (Viewed 13 September 2017. G00209.)

1968 - magazine article

Hodgson, Beulah D. (March 1968). [Horace Wilcox, a New England peddler - The International Silver Company (Meriden Britannia)]. Silver Magazine. (Viewed 13 September 2017. G00209.)

1968 - article mention

Hogan, E. P. (June 1968). Brides baskets and bowls [with mention and illustrations of designs by International Silver Co. predecessor companies]. 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 - magazine article

(June 1968). [How silverware is manufactured at International Silver Co., Meriden, Connecticut]. Silver Magazine. (Viewed 13 September 2017. G00209.)

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... International Silver Co. ... " Philadelphia Inquirer (Magazine), p. 44. (Viewed 8 September 2020. F00956-57).

  • See worldcat.org for locations.

1968 - article mention

Ray, Marcia. (October 1968). On the chafing dish [with mention of Meriden Britannia and 1847 Rogers Bros. (/ International Silver Co.)]. Spinning Wheel, pp. 41-2. (Viewed 20 July 2021. R01562).



1968 advertisements

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1968 - advertisement

Slavin’s Jewelry Dept., Massena, NY. (22 February 1968). Advertisement: "... This may be your last opportunity to buy... 1847 Rogers Bros. [/ International Silver Company] ..." [with illustration showing 8 patterns]. Massena Observer (Massena, New York), p. 2, col. 6. (Viewed 1 May 2019; H00632-34).

1968 - advertisement

Fortunoff Westbrook, Westbury, New York. (14 March 1968). Advertisement: "Save on 5 most-wanted International stainless patterns including famous Wm. Rogers by International! Snowflake, Wm. Rogers & Son by International [Silver Co.]... Swirl by International... Elegance by International... Rosebud by International... Colony Park by International... " [with photos of cutlery in the patterns]. Newsday (Long Island, NY), p. 17. (Viewed 15 July 2019. E00969).

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1968 - advertisement

Williamson Co. (5 April 1968). Advertisement: "56 Piece Stainless Flatware Set by the Makers of 1847 Rogers Bros.* [/ International Silver Company] ... Free! With the purchase of a Williamson central air-conditioner..." [with illustration of knife]. LIFE magazine, p. 80. (Viewed 26 October 2017. G01635.)

1968 - advertisement

Shockley’s Jewelers, Santa Cruz, CA. (7 April 1968). Advertisement: "... magnificently different pattern... goblet... 5 pc. place setting... Webster-Wilcox... DuBarry... International Sterling... International Silver Company... " [with illustration of goblet and spoon in the pattern]. Santa Cruz Sentinel, p. 25, cols. 1-2. (Viewed 13 June 2020. D01416-17).

1968 - advertisement

Dash detergent (promotion). (26 May 1968). Advertisement: "FREE! ... This elegant 24-piece set of Wm. Rogers & Son’s [/ISC] stainless FREE! for as few as 4 DASH boxtops... " [with illustrations showing knives, forks and spoons in the Bermuda pattern]. Atlanta Constitution, p. SM35. (Viewed 12 April 2020. E00971).

  • See worldcat.org for locations.

1968 - advertisement

Stoughton’s Jeweler, Plattsburgh, NY. (4 July 1968). Advertisement: "For homes that deserve the best... 1847 Rogers Bros. Stainless.... International Silver Company... " [with illustration showing Carino, Anniversary and Royal Bouquet patterns]. The Record-Post (Au Sable Forks, New York), unknown page, cols. 7-8. (Viewed 1 May 2019; H00641-43).

1968 - advertisement

Sage-Allen, Hartford area, CT. (10 July 1968). Advertisement: "International [Silver Co.] Deep Silver (formerly Holmes & Edwards); The only silverplate inlaid with solid silver... " [with illustrations showing Woodsong and Happy Anniversary patterns]. Hartford Courant, p. 7. (Viewed 4 July 2019. E00959).

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1968 - advertisement

Cazenovia Jewelry, Cazenovia, NY. (24 July 1968). Advertisement: "For showers and weddings... International [Silver Company] Stainless 1847 Rogers Bros. flatware... " [with no illustrations]. Cazenovia Republican (Cazenovia, NY), p. 2, cols. 4-5. (Viewed 1 May 2019; H00644-45).

1968 - advertisement

Stoughton’s Jeweler, Plattsburgh, NY. (c. 9 September 1968). Advertisement: "For homes that deserve the best... 1847 Rogers Bros. Stainless.... International Silver Company... " [with illustration showing Carino, Anniversary and Royal Bouquet patterns]. Press-Republican (Plattsburgh, New York), unknown page, cols. 6-8. (Viewed 1 May 2019; H00646-47).

1968 - advertisement

Barney’s, Schenectady, NY. (16 September 1968). Advertisement: "Bamey’s 135th anniversary... Paul Revere bowls... Webster Wilcox [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with no product illustrations]. Amsterdam Recorder (Amsterdam, New York), p. 9, cols. 6-8. (Viewed 16 August 2020. L02062-63).

  • Online - fultonhistory.com. (Search the archive, "Amsterdam NY Daily Democrat and Recorder 1968 Sep-Oct Grayscale - 0212", and scroll down for the link.)

1968 - advertisement

Macy’s, New York area. (13 October 1968). Advertisement: "Macy’s 110th birthday... Century by Holmes & Edwards [/ISC] ... Eternally Yours... Heritage by 1847 Rogers Bros. [/ISC] ... Snowflake... Pavan... Belle Isle... Champagne... Classic... Danish Princess by International..." [with illustrations]. New York Times, p. 19. (Viewed 11 April 2020. E00960).

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1968 - advertisement

The Jewel Box, Thief River Falls, MN. (16 December 1968). Advertisement: "Thanks! To all out friends and customers who visited out newly remodeled store during our grand opening... Prize[s] at our Grand Opening... Silver Coffee Server by International Silver Co. ..." [with no illustrations]. Thief River Falls Times, (Thief River, Minnesota), p. 4, cols. 2-3. (Viewed 23 April 2020. C01219).



1968 patents

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1968 - patent - fork or similar article of flatware

Siro R. Toffolon, assignor to International Silver Company. (9 January 1968; filed 22 November 1966). Design patent no. 209,859; serial no. 4775: Fork or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 26 May 2018. AAA03213).

1968 - patent - fork or similar article of flatware

Siro R. Toffolon, assignor to International Silver Company. (16 January 1968; filed 18 October 1966). Design patent no. 209,920; serial no. 4319: Fork or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 26 May 2018. AAA03214).

1968 - patent - lady’s compact construction

William James Landen, assignor to International Silver Company. (19 March 1968; filed 18 March 1966). Letters patent no. 3,373,892; serial no. 535,400: Lady’s compact construction. (Viewed 27 May 2018. AAA03249).

1968 - patent - fork or similar article of flatware

Milton Gonshorek, assignor to International Silver Company. (28 May 1968; filed 25 August 1967). Design patent no. 211,205; serial no. 8389: Fork or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 26 May 2018. AAA03245).

1968 - patent - fork or similar article of flatware

Siro R. Toffolon, assignor to International Silver Company. (11 June 1968; filed 31 August 1967). Design patent no. 211,404; serial no. 8443: Fork or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 26 May 2018. AAA03246).

1968 - patent - container construction

John W. Pfrommer, assignor to International Silver Company. (16 July 1968; filed 24 May 1967). Letters patent no. 3,392,868; serial no. 640,945: Container construction. (Viewed 28 January 2019. E00508).

1968 - patent - fork or similar article of flatware

Siro R. Toffolon, assignor to International Silver Company. (10 December 1968; filed 13 November 1967). Design patent no. 212,908; serial no. 9364: Fork or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 27 May 2018. AAA03248).

1968 - patent - lipstick or the like container

William James Landen, assignor to International Silver Company. (17 December 1968; filed 20 April 1966). Letters patent no. 3,416,868; serial no. 544,010: Lipstick or the like container. (Viewed 28 January 2019. E00509).



1969 - exhibition catalogue - ISC collection designs in New Haven exhibition

(1969). An exhibition of Connecticut pewter catalogue [c. April - 14 June 1969], 72 pp. [New Haven, CT: New Haven Colony Historical Society (now New Haven Museum); see exhibited works listed in the ISC in exhibitions section]. (Viewed 14 November 2018. D00560; L00851-54).


1969 articles

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1969 - news mention - ISC collection designs in New Haven exhibition

Schwartz, Marvin D. (24 May 1969). Antiques: Craftsmanship in Connecticut pewter [about Exhibition of Connecticut pewter at the New Haven Colony Historical Society, c. May - 14 June 1969, including several loaned ISC collection objects (see ISC in exhibitions section); photo of ISC collection’s Benham teapot (c. 1850)]. New York Times, p. 32. (Viewed 10 November 2018. D00560).

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1969 - article mention

(June 1969). That wonderful old Vintage pattern [with mention of International Silver Co. and predecessor companies]. Spinning Wheel, pp. 24-25, 48. (Viewed 20 July 2021. R01561).



1969 advertisements

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1969 - advertisement

Webster-Wilcox / International Silver Co. (January 1969). Advertisement: "... JAN. 25: Water is first fluoridated. Well, some of us never did think water was for drinking... " [with photo of Rococo revival wine cooler]. Town & Country, p. 14. (Viewed 9 June 2019. F00719-20).

  • See worldcat.org for possible locations.

1969 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Co. (March 1969). Advertisement: "... Mar. 1: First U.S. census is taken... For any new statistics of your acquaintance: our natty little cup, or our classic Paul Rever porridger... " [with photo of cup and porringer]. Town & Country, p. 24. (Viewed 9 June 2019. F00721-22).

  • See worldcat.org for possible locations.

1969 - advertisement

Fredric H. Rubel / Crescent Jewelers, San Bernardino, CA. (30 March 1969). Advertisement: "Heavy weight Paul Revere bowls... Webster Wilcox [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with abstract illustration of bowls]. The Sun-Telegram (San Bernardino, CA), p. B-7, cols. 5-6. (Viewed 13 June 2020. D01418-19).

1969 - advertisement

Zales Jewelers, Atlanta, GA area. (4 April 1969). Advertisement: "Zales Jewelers comes to Atlanta! ... Four Piece Silver-plated Coffee Service by Wm. Rogers & Son [/ISC]... Debut by International..." [with illustrations]. Atlanta Constitution, p. 11. (Viewed 15 July 2019. E00972).

  • See worldcat.org for locations.

1969 - advertisement

Gilchrist’s, Boston, MA. (1 June 1969). Advertisement: "Manufacturer’s Closeout! 56 Pcs., Service for 8 Silverplate... Holmes & Edwards [/ International Silver Co.] Deep Silver ... Danish Princess Pattern... " [with illustration of handle in the pattern and abstract illustration of silverware in case]. Boston Globe, p. 12. (Viewed 4 July 2019. E00961).

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1969 - advertisement

Van Cott Jeweler, Binghampton, NY. (15 June 1969). Advertisement: "... Paul Revere bowls... Webster Wilcox Silverplate [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with illustration of several bowls]. Sunday Press (Binghampton, New York), p. 10, cols. 7-8. (Viewed 2 January 2021. Q01127).

1969 - advertisement

Christensen Jewelers, Estherville, IA. (23 July 1969). Advertisement: "... Holmes & Edwards [/ International Silver Co.] 51-pc. set... " [with no product illustrations]. Estherville Daily News (Estherville, IA), presumably p. 6. (Viewed 9 June 2021. R00188).

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

1969 - advertisement

The Broadway, Los Angeles, CA. (30 July 1969). Advertisement: "... Silverware... 1847 Rogers [Bros. / International Silver Co.] iced tea spoons... in ’Springtime’ pattern... " [with no illustrations]. Los Angeles Times, p. 9. (Viewed 21 June 2019. D00892).

  • See worldcat.org for possible locations.

1969 - advertisement

Jordan Marsh, Boston area, MA, and Portland, Maine. (19 October 1969). Advertisement: "... International Silver Company; Deep Silver Flatware... 1847 Rogers Bros. flatware... " [with illustrations showing handles in the following patterns: Empress; Esperanto; Garland; Grand Heritage; King Frederik; Laurel Mist; Orleans; Reflection; Silver Fashion; Silver Lace; Triumph; Wakefield]. Boston Globe, p. 22. (Viewed 21 June 2019. D00893).

  • See worldcat.org for possible locations.

1969 - advertisement

Harris’, San Bernardino, Riverside, Redlands, CA. (3 August 1969). Advertisement: "... silverplated trays by Webster-Wilcox [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with two illustrations of trays]. The Sun-Telegram (San Bernardino, CA), p. A4. (Viewed 7 August 2020. C00919; F00882).



1969 patents

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1969 - patent - fork or similar article of flatware

Siro R. Toffolon, assignor to International Silver Company. (7 January 1969; filed 18 December 1967). Design patent no. 213,136; serial no. 9814: Fork or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 26 May 2018. AAA03216).

1969 - patent - fork or similar article of flatware

Siro R. Toffolon, assignor to International Silver Company. (7 January 1969; filed 29 December 1967). Design patent no. 213,137; serial no. 9993: Fork or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 26 May 2018. AAA03217).

1969 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

Siro R. Toffolon, assignor to International Silver Company. (22 April 1969; filed 22 April 1968). Design no. 213,911; serial no. 11,556: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 27 April 2019. H00567).

1969 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

Frank K. Guodace, assignor to International Silver Company. (22 April 1969; filed 10 April 1968). Design no. 213,912; serial no. 11,395: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 27 April 2019. H00565).

1969 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

Siro R. Toffolon, assignor to International Silver Company. (15 July 1969; filed 25 July 1968). Design patent no. 214,689; serial no. 12,899: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 27 May 2018. AAA03249).

1969 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

Siro R. Toffolon, assignor to International Silver Company. (15 July 1969; filed 25 July 1968). Design patent no. 214,690; serial no. 12,901: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 27 May 2018. AAA03250).

1969 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

Siro R. Toffolon, assignor to International Silver Company. (15 July 1969; filed 25 July 1968). Design patent no. 214,691; serial no. 12,902: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 27 May 2018. AAA03251).

1969 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

Siro R. Toffolon, assignor to International Silver Company. (15 July 1969; filed 10 October 1968). Design patent no. 214,692; serial no. 13,924: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 30 January 2019. E00521).

1969 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

Siro R. Toffolon, assignor to International Silver Company. (15 July 1969; filed 14 October 1968). Design patent no. 214,693; serial no. 13,985: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 30 January 2019. E00552).

1969 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

Milton Gonshorek, assignor to International Silver Company. (22 July 1969; filed 25 July 1968). Design patent no. 214,757; serial no. 12,898: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 30 January 2019. E00525).



196? - promotional booklet

Cindy Haskins. (196?). Table top etiquette. 10 pp. ["1847 Rogers Bros. - America’s finest silverplate" (Meriden Britannia / ISC).] (Viewed 8 May 2017. A02397.)

196? - design catalogue (missing)

International Silver Company. (196?). Masterpieces in fine silverplated holloware, Webster Wilcox. 88 pp. No copy in public library known to exist. (Viewed 22 November 2016. A01281.)


1970s

1970 - design brochure

International Silver Company. (1970). International DeepSilver, six-panel brochure. [Showing the following patterns: Camille, Countess, Empress, Laurel Mist, Orleans, Triumph, Wakefield and comparable "Golden" versions of the patterns.] (Viewed 22 August 2018. L00681-82).

1970 - design brochure

International Silver Company. (1970). Stainless by International, six-panel brochure. [Showing the following patterns: Alhambra, Ashford, Cortez, Danish Scroll, diLido, Florentine Scroll, Gigi, Harmonique Black, Harmonique Blue, Harmonique Green, Liberty, New Charm, Norse, Queen’s Fancy, Romanesque, and Today.] (Viewed 22 August 2018. L00683-84).

1970 - report on investigation

United States Tariff Commission. (1970). "Silver-plated and stainless-steel table holloware: Certain workers of the Factory E Plant, International Silver Company, Meriden, Connecticut: Report to the President on investigation no. TEA-W-29 under section 351(c)(2) of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962." 14 pp. (Viewed 29 April 2016. A00485.)


1970 articles

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1970 - magazine article

(July 1970). [Countess, new Deepsilver pattern introduced by International Silver flatware and hollowware pattern.] Silver Magazine. (Viewed 8 September 2017. G00209.)

1970 - magazine article

(July 1970). [Silverplate Patterns of 1940 by Wm. Rogers & Son / (International Silver Company) flatware pattern]. Silver Magazine. (Viewed 7 September 2017. G00209.)



1970 advertisements

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1970 - advertisement

The Broadway, Los Angeles area, CA. (1 January 1970). Advertisement: "... Attractive stainless sets for 4 by International Silver Co.— choice of 10 patterns... " [with no illustrations]. Los Angeles Times, p. A3. (Viewed 10 June 2019. F00723).

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1970 - advertisement

S. Klein department store, Washington, DC area. (11 February 1970). Advertisement: "... American Made 48-pc. ’International Silver’ Stainless Flatware... " [with photo of two forks, two spoons, and knife]. Washington Post, p. C4. (Viewed 9 June 2019. F00724).

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1970 - advertisement

Sheftall Jewelers, presumably Austin, TX. (11 February 1970). Advertisement: "Distinctive! Lovely Trays for convenient and gracious serving. Wm. Rogers & Son silverplate / International Silver Company..." [with illustration showing three trays]. The Austin Statesman (Texas), p. A8. (Viewed 11 April 2020. E00974).

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1970 - advertisement

Jenss, presumably Niagara Falls, NY. (16 March 1970). Advertisement: "Annual Spring sale... Paul Revere silver bowls by Webster Wilcox [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with illustrations of bowls in different sizes]. Niagara Falls Gazette (Niagara Falls, New York), p. 7, cols. 5-8. (Viewed 27 December 2020. D01636).

  • Online - fultonhistory.com. (Search the archive, "Niagara Falls NY Gazette 1970 Mar Grayscale - 0664", and scroll down for the link.)

1970 - advertisement

Robert B. Lear, Jeweler, Belvidere, IL. (23 April 1970). Advertisement: "... Silverware flatware by 1847 Rogers [Bros. / International Silver Co.] ... " [with no related product illustrations]. Belvidere Daily Republican (Belvidere, IL), p. 7, cols. 5-8. (Viewed 11 July 2021. R00189).

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1970 - advertisement

Gardiner’s Jewelry, Oil City, PA. (28 April 1970). Advertisement: "The today’s bride; beautiful gifts to cherish a lifetime; This lovely 4 piece coffee service... Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.]... double vegetable dish... chip ’n dip dish... gravy set... wall & tree platter... casserole... sandwich tray... International Silver Company... " [with illustrations of coffee service and tray, and other wares mentioned above]. The News-Herald (Franklin, PA), presumably p. 21. (Viewed 11 October 2021. D01831).

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1970 - advertisement

Troutman’s, presumably Indiana, PA. (8 May 1970). Advertisement: "... mayonnaise-sauce set... Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] [with product illustration]. Indiana Gazette (Indiana, Pennsylvania), unknown page number, col. 4. (Viewed 18 December 2021. D01832).

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1970 - advertisement

Shockleys jewelers, Santa Cruz, CA. (4 October 1970). Advertisement: "... Paul Revere Bowls... Fine Quality Webster Wilcox [/ International Silver Co.] Silverplate... " [with illustration showing 8 bowls]. Santa Cruz Sentinel (California), p. 14. (Viewed 29 May 2020. H01784-85).

1970 - advertisement

Wieboldt’s, Chicago area, IL. (3 December 1970). Advertisement: "... 1847 Rogers Brothers silverplate in a 44-piece service for 8 ... " [with illustration of fork in Love pattern; and handles in Esperanto, Garland, Grand Heritage, King Frederik, Reflection, and Silver Lace patterns]. Chicago Tribune, p. B19. (Viewed 21 June 2019. D00895).

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1970 - advertisement

Decatur Federal Savings, Atlanta area, GA. (15 December 1970). Advertisement: "... serving platter... International Silver [Co.] ... exquisite 1847 Rogers Brothers silver chafing dish... " [promotion related to opening an account, and a prize; with illustrations of platter and chafing dish]. Atlanta Constitution (Georgia), p. 9A. (Viewed 23 June 2019. D00894).

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1970 patents

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1970 - patent - method of making a brush

William James Landen and Gunnar F. Lundquist, assignor to International Silver Company. (10 March 1970; filed 21 December 1967). Letters patent no. 3,499,686; serial no. 692,416: Method of making a brush. (Viewed 30 January 2019. E00523).

1970 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

Frank K. Guodace, assignor to International Silver Company. (30 June 1970; filed 23 April 1969). Design no. 217,933; serial no. 16,858: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 30 January 2019. E00526).

1970 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

Siro R. Toffolon, assignor to International Silver Company. (21 July 1970; filed 23 April 1969). Design no. 218,121; serial no. 16,867: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 2 February 2019. H00498).

1970 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

Frank K. Guodace, assignor to International Silver Company. (21 July 1970; filed 23 April 1969). Design no. 218,122; serial no. 16,876: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 2 February 2019. H00499).

1970 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

Frank K. Guodace, assignor to International Silver Company. (21 July 1970; filed 11 June 1969). Design no. 218,123; serial no. 17,635: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 2 February 2019. H00500).

1970 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

Siro R. Toffolon, assignor to International Silver Company. (21 July 1970; filed 7 May 1969). Design no. 218,124; serial no. 17,052: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 2 February 2019. F00501).

1970 - patent - cosmetic container or the like

William James Landon, assignor to International Silver Company. (29 September 1970; filed 19 March 1968). Letters patent no. 3,531,212; serial no. 714,244: Cosmetic container or the like. (Viewed 2 February 2019. F00502).



1971 - design brochure

International Silver Company. (1971). International Decorator Stainless, four-panel brochure. [Shows the following patterns: Carino, Cotillion, Dubonnet, Evangeline, Fascination, LaFrance, Navaho, and Rose Lace.] (Viewed 22 August 2018. LO763-44).

1971 - design brochure

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (1971). Silver Renaissance, six-panel brochure. [Shows the following patterns: Garland, Grand Heritage, King Frederik, Love, Reflection, Silver Lace, Silver Renaissance and Golden versions of the patterns.] (Viewed 22 August 2018. L00685-86).

1971 - exhibition catalogue

(1971). Small packages: An invitational sculpture competition sponsored by the International Silver Company exhibition catalogue. 45 pp. (Viewed 10 November 2018. A01290-91.)

1971 - magazine article - secondary source

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.
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1971 advertisements

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1971 - advertisement

Doers, Ogdenburg, NY. (c. 11 February 1971). Advertisement: "... Washington’s Birthday Sell-A-Bration... 1847 Rogers (/ International Silver Company) Silver Plates... " Ogdenburg Journal (Ogdenburg, NY), unknown page, col. 4. (Viewed 30 April 2019. H00590).

1971 - advertisement

Cramers Jewelers, Ithaca, NY. (19 April 1971). Advertisement: "Best loved gifts for the bride... Sterling - Stainless - Silverplate... International... Webster Wilcox... Holmes & Edwards... " [with no product related illustrations]. Ithaca Journal (New York), p. A-4, cols. 1-2. (Viewed 18 April 2020. E00962).

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1971 - advertisement

Sage-Allen, Hartford area, CT. (19 April 1971). Advertisement: "Anniversary sale... 1847 Rogers Bros. [/ International Silver Co.] silverplate serving pieces... ’Magic Rose’ pattern... Holmes & Edwards Inlaid silverplate by International Silver Co. ... ’Danish Princess’ pattern ... Wm. Rogers [presumably Wm. Rogers & Son / Mfg. Co.; / International Silver Co.] silverplate candlesticks... elegant baroque design... " [with illustrations]. Hartford Courant, p. 5. (Viewed 14 May 2020. E00963).

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1971 - advertisement

H. J. Howe, Syracuse, NY. (4 June 1971). Advertisement: "... Grand Regency entertainment tray... Webster-Wilcox... International Silver Company... " [with illustration of tray]. Post Standard (Syracuse, New York), p. 13, cols. 1-2. (Viewed 16 August 2020. L02059-61).

1971 - advertisement

Parsons Bazar, Bedford Hills, NY. (10 June 1971). Advertisement: "... International Silver, 50 pc. service... ’Youth’ by 1847 Rogers Bros. (/International Silver Company) [with photos of Classic Beauty, Petal, Rosalyn, and Youth patterns]. Patent Trader (Mount Kisco, NY), p. 3, cols. 4-8. (Viewed 30 April 2019. H00591-93).

1971 - advertisement

White Front, Los Angeles, CA area. (11 June 1971). Advertisement: "Best Buys for dads, brides & grads... 4 pc. silverplated coffee service; Wm. Rogers & Son silverplate by International... " [with illustration]. Los Angeles Times, p. 6. (Viewed 11 April 2020. E00975).

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1971 - advertisement

Montgomery Ward, Washington, DC area. (9 December 1971). Advertisement: "your Christmas store... Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] ... tray... well and tree meat platter... compote... salt and pepper shakers... twin condiment with two silverplated spoons... " [with illustrations of designs]. Washington Post / Times Herald (Washington, DC), p. K13. (Viewed 28 July 2020. E00976).

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1971 patents

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1971 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

Frank K. Guodace, assignor to International Silver Company. (23 March 1971; filed 20 February 1970). Design no. 220,287; serial no. 21,560: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 2 February 2019. F00503).

1971 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

Ronald A. Guodace, assignor to International Silver Company. (18 May 1971; filed 8 June 1970). Design no. 220,783; serial no. 23,341: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 2 February 2019. F00504).

1971 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

Robert King, assignor to International Silver Company. (18 May 1971; filed 8 June 1970). Design no. 220,784; serial no. 23,382: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 2 February 2019. F00505).

1971 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

Siro R. Toffolon, assignor to International Silver Company. (18 May 1971; filed 10 June 1970). Design no. 220,785; serial no. 23,432: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 2 February 2019. F00506).



1972 - book mention

McClinton, Katharine Morrison. (1972). International Silver Co. mention [including page reprint of 1929 catalogue page showing salt and peppers in Ebb Tide, Moderne and Northern Lights styles]. In Art Deco: A guide for collectors, (p. 176). Clarkson N. Potterson, Inc. (Viewed 20 August 2020. E01038-41).

1972 - news mention - ISC in Eastern States Exposition

(18 September 1972). Crowds fill Exposition [with mention: "International Silver Co. arrived here from Meriden this year with more than half a million dollars worth of silver products representing the best work Connecticut craftsmen have to offer."] (Viewed 8 December 2018. D00451).

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1972 advertisements

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1972 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Co. (January 1972). Advertisement: "Get this condiment set... " [with photo of condiment holder and spoon in Silver Renaissance pattern, and photo of handles in the following patterns: Garland, Grand Heritage, King Frederik, Love, Reflection and Silver Lace]. Good Housekeeping, p. 51. (Viewed 9 June 2019. F00725-26).

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1972 - advertisement

Benold’s Jewelers, Austin, TX. (23 January 1972). Advertisement: "... Now available... treasured patterns of the past in... 1847 Rogers Bros. [/ International Silver Co.; with 11 patterns listed] silverplate ... Holmes & Edwards [/ ISC; with 7 patterns listed] silverplate ... International Sterling [/ ISC.; with 20 patterns listed] ..." [with no illustrations]. Austin Statesman (Texas), p. F9. (Viewed 14 May 2020. D00931).

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1972 - advertisement

Fortunoff, New York and Westbury, New York. (6 February 1972). Advertisement: ".. Now’s the perfect time to begin or augment your cherished sterling collection... International Sillver Co. ... " [with photo of 8 pieces of silverware in Royal Danish pattern]. New York Times, p. 34. (Viewed 9 June 2019. F00727).

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1972 - advertisement

North Eastern Antiques Auctions, Amsterdam, NY. (10 March 1972). Advertisement: "... brass serving tray made by... Webster Wilcox [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with no illustrations]. Amsterdam Evening Recorder (Amsterdam, New York), p. 15, col. 4. (Viewed 30 December 2020. D01677).

  • Online - fultonhistory.com. (Search the archive, "Amsterdam NY Daily Democrat and Recorder 1972 Mar-Apr Grayscale - 0184", and scroll down for the link.)

1972 - advertisement

Frank H. Adams, Albany, NY. (26 May 1972). Advertisement: "Heavy weight Paul Revere bowls... Fine Quality Webster Wilcox silverplate... International Silver Company..." [with illustrations of bowls]. The Knickerbocker News / Union-Star (Albany, New York), p. 6A, col. 2. (Viewed 30 December 2020. D01678).

  • Online - fultonhistory.com. (Search the archive, "Albany NY Knickerbocker News Union Star 1972 03279_1", and scroll down for the link.)

1972 - advertisement

S. Klein, Philadelphia area, PA. (26 March 1972). Advertisement: "... Wm. Rogers & Son by famous International [Silver Co.]; 50-pc. stainless flatware... " [with illustrations of handles in the Bermuda, First Lady, and Scope patterns]. Philadelphia Inquirer, p. 9-B, col. 4. (Viewed 19 December 2021. F00979).

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1972 - advertisement

Gilchrist’s, Boston, MA area. (2 April 1972). Advertisement: "... Famous Maker’s discontinued pattern... Juliette... Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Company]... " [with illustration of knife, fork and spoon in the pattern]. Boston Globe, p. 12. (Viewed 11 April 2020. F00980).

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1972 - advertisement

G. Fox & Co., Hartford,, CT area. (31 July 1972). Advertisement: "... 1847 Rogers Bros. ... Is your old pattern here? International sterling of silverplate made-to-order for you in 44 different patterns... " [with illustration showing over 40 patterns.] Hartford Courant, p. 3. (Viewed 20 May 2020. D00930).

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1972 - advertisement

Fortunoff’s, New York & Westbury, New York. (31 December 1972). Advertisement: "... reductions on International, 1847 Rogers [Bros.] ... " [with photo or illustration of several pieces of cutlery displayed on a wall]. New York Times, p. 20. (Viewed 20 June 2019. D00816).

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1972 patents

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1972 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

Siro R. Toffolon, assignor to International Silver Company. (11 April 1972; filed 21 January 1971). Design no. 223,405; serial no. 108,686: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 24 May 2018. AAA03157).

1972 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

Siro R. Toffolon, assignor to International Silver Company. (11 April 1972; filed 21 January 1971). Design patent no. 223,406; serial no. 108,688: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 24 May 2018. AAA03158).

1972 - patent - brush construction

William James Landen and Gunnar Lundquist, assignors to International Silver Company. (11 July 1972; filed 12 December 1969). Letters patent no. 3,675,265; application no. 884,723: Brush construction. (Viewed 23 May 2018. AAA03137)

1972 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

William J. Knope, assignor to International Silver Company. (18 July 1972; filed 1 February 1971). Design no. 224,345; serial no. 111,794: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 30 January 2019. E00527).

1972 - patent - brush making apparatus

William James Landen and Gunnar F. Lundquist, assignors to International Silver Company. (17 October 1972; filed 3 January 1972). Letters patent no. 3,698,770; application no. 214,777: Brush making apparatus. (Viewed 23 May 2018. AAA03138).

1972 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

Milton Gonshorek, assignor to International Silver Company. (12 December 1972; filed 19 November 1971). Design patent no. 225,454; serial no. 200,641: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 26 May 2018. AAA03233).

1972 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

William J. Knope, assignor to International Silver Company. (12 December 1972; filed 19 November 1971). Design patent no. 225,455; serial no. 200,642: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 26 May 2018. AAA03235).

1972 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

Siro R. Toffolon, assignor to International Silver Company. (26 December 1972; filed 19 November 1971). Design patent no. 225,679; serial no. 200,646: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 24 May 2018. AAA03156).



1973 - news mention - ISC in exposition

(17 September 1973). Governor at big E today; Local firms are exhibitors. Meriden Record newspaper, p. 8. [Article mentions International Silver Co. as exhibitor in Eastern States Exposition, West Springfield, MA, 14 - 23 September 1973, with details about exhibited wares.] (Updated 26 November 2018. AAA00375-77; D00599.)

  • Online - Google News.
  • Offline - (15 August 1973). Private enterprise plans Big E exhibits [including mention of opening and closing dates and International Silver Co.]. Hartford Courant, p. 21. (See worldcat.org for locations.)


1973 advertisements

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1973 - advertisement

International Silver Co. (January 1973). Advertisement: "Get this condiment set... International Deep Silver... " [with photo of condiment holder and spoon in Countess pattern; second photo of handles showing Camille, Delicato, Empress, Laurel Mist, Orleans, Triumph, Wakefield patterns]. Ladies’ Home Journal, p. 8. (Viewed 9 June 2019. F00728-29).

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1973 - advertisement

Benold’s, Austin, TX. (21 January 1973). Advertisement: "Old Favorites Available... Treasured Patterns of the Past... International Sterling... Holmes & Edwards Silverplate... 1847 Rogers Bros. Silverplate [/International Silver Co.] ... " [with no illustrations; with several patterns listed]. The Austin Statesman (Texas), p. D9. (Viewed 25 June 2019. D00929).

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1973 - advertisement

Adlers, Paramus, NJ and other locations. (22 April 1973). Advertisement: "... Classic Revere bowls of Webster Wilcox [/ International Silver Co.] premium silverplate... " [with illustration of bowls]. New York Times, p. 68. (Viewed 17 August 2020. L02070).

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1973 - advertisement

Frank H. Adams, Albany, NY. (8 May 1973). Advertisement: "... Brides... 46 reasons why you should register patterns at Adam’s... Silver Companies... International ... Webster Wilcox ... " [with no illustrations]. Times Union / The Knickerbocker News Union Star (Albany, New York), Bridal section, p. 6, cols. 1-2. (Viewed 3 February 2021. R00992).

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1973 - advertisement

J. E. Caldwell Co., Philadelphia, PA area. (24 June 1973). Advertisement: "... Webster-Wilcox [/ International Silver Co.] Silverplated Trays... " [with no specific product illustrations]. Philadelphia Inquirer, p. 3-F, cols. 1-3. (Viewed 16 August 2020. L02071).

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1973 - advertisement

International Silver Company. (18 November 1973). Advertisement: "Match our fine stainless with your fine china... Sterling, DeepSilver, Fine Stainless, Pewter... " [with photos showing 14 patterns]. New York Times, p. 22-3. (Viewed 11 June 2019. F00730; F00743).

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1973 - advertisement

Davison’s, Atlanta area, Georgia. (25 November 1973). Advertisement: "Wm. Rogers & Son ’Grand Elegance’ Holloware by International [Silver Co.] ... 1847 Rogers Bros. 20-pc. flatware set in fine silverplate, three lovely patterns: Reflection, Centennial and Grand Heritage... It’s Christmas at Davison’s... " [with photos of forks in the pattern, tea service and other pieces of holloware]. Atlanta Constitution, p. SM69. (Viewed 21 June 2019. D00897).

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1973 - advertisement

Savitt, Hartford, CT. (12 December 1973). Advertisement: "It’s worth a trip to shop Savitt, downtown Hartford, for 1847 Rogers Bros. [/International Silver Co.] ..." [illustration includes Centennial, Grand Heritage, Reflection, Silver Lace and Silver Renaissance patterns]. Hartford Courant, p. 2. (Viewed 12 April 2020. D00896).

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1973 - patent - design for a spoon or similar article of flatware

William J. Knope, assignor to International Silver Company. (23 January 1973; filed 19 November 1971). Design patent no. 226,133; serial no. 200,643: Design for a spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 27 May 2018. AAA03239).

1974 - brochure

International Silver Company. (1974). International silver-wear: Sterling silver spoon rings by International Silver. 4 pp. ["Patterns" for rings include: 1810, DuBarry, Golden La Strada, Grande Regency, Joan of Arc, Prelude, Royal Danish.] Viewed 22 August 2017. AA00666a,b.)

  • Offline - Meriden Public Library, "Meriden - International Silver Company" file.

1974 - magazine article

Fish, Carolyn Jane. (September / October 1974). [Wedgewood Silver by International]. Silver Magazine. (Viewed 8 September 2017. G00208.)


1974 advertisements

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1974 - advertisement

Standard Federal Savings, Atlanta area, Georgia. (3 January 1974). Advertisement: "Together we can plan for your tomorrow with Gifts of Silver by International... Again this year we’re offering an elegant selection of gifts to our savers from the famous Wm. Rogers & Son silverplate holloware collection... " [with photos of serving tray, salt and pepper set, goblets, coffee service, and covered vegetables]. Atlanta Constitution (Georgia), p. 28C. (Viewed 17 June 2019. F00978).

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1974 - advertisement

International Sterling / International Silver Co. (February 1974). Advertisement: "The International wedding... International Sterling. For the real joy of living... free color pattern brochure... " [with photo of wedding photos scene, and a second photo of a Royal Danish pattern fork, King Louis spoon, and Angelique knife]. Seventeen, p. 171. (Viewed 10 June 2019. F00731-32).

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1974 - advertisement

C. D. Peacock, Chicago, IL area. (18 February 1974). Advertisement: "Annual silver sale... International ... Webster-Wilcox ..." [with illustrations but not specifying company designs]. Chicago Tribune, p. 5. (Viewed 26 August 2020. L02067).

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1974 - advertisement

Read’s, Bridgeport area, CT. (24 February 1974). Advertisement: "... silverplated flatware by International in 20-piece services for 4... 1847 Rogers Bros. ... Centennial... Reflection... International Deep Silver [/ Holmes & Edwards]... Countess... Delicato... Orleans... " [with illustrations of forks in the patterns]. Bridgeport Post (Connecticut), p. B-3, col. . (Viewed 11 December 2021. R00190).

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1974 - advertisement

Macy’s, New York area. (7 March 1974). Advertisement: "1847 Roger Bros. silverplated flatware by International Silver Co. ... " [with illustration showing Centennial, Grand Heritage, and Reflection patterns]. New York Times, p. 4. (Viewed 11 June 2019. F00733).

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1974 - advertisement

The Emporium, San Francisco area, CA. (16 March 1974). Advertisement: "... easter... 20-pc. set for 4... 5-pc. place setting of Deep Silver silverplate by International [/ Holmes & Edwards] ... " [with illustrations showing handles in the following patterns: Camille, Countess, Delicato, Laurel Mist, Orleans, and Wakefield]. Independent Journal (San Rafael, California), p. 37, cols. 3-4. (Viewed 11 December 2021. R00191).

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1974 - advertisement

Bullock’s, Los Angeles, CA area. (8 April 1974). Advertisement: "... silverplate from International [Silver Co.] ... Revere bowls... Webster Wilcox ... " [with product illustrations]. Los Angeles Times, p. C4. (Viewed 16 August 2020. L02068).

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1974 - advertisement

Jordan Marsh, Boston, MA area. (19 June 1974). Advertisement: "... Paul Revere bowls; Ever-popular Webster-Wilcox [International Silver Co.] silver plated bowls..." [with illustration showing three bowls]. Boston Globe, p. 41. (Viewed 3 October 2020. L02069).

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1974 - advertisement

Montgomery Ward, Washington, DC area. (28 November 1974). Advertisement: "International Silver Company Silverplated Holloware... Wm. Rogers & Son 4-pc. Coffee Set... " [with photos of Wm Rogers & Son coffee set, salt & pepper set, candy ’n’ nut set; ’Spring Flower’ compote, double vegetable dish; Paul Revere Sugar ’n Cream Set]. Washington Post (Washington, DC), p. D12. (Viewed 15 July 2019. F00977).

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1974 - text-based advertisement

Town House, Ocean Terminal, Hong Kong. (1 December 1974). Advertisement: "International 1847 Rogers [Bros.]— cutlery open stock available in Patterns Renaissance and King Frederick— drop in and take a look... " [with no illustrations]. South China Morning Post (Hong Kong), p. 26. (Viewed 20 June 2019. D00817).

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1974 patents

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1974 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

Ford J. Lanzoni, assignor to International Silver Company. (16 July 1974; filed 15 November 1972). Design no. 232,066; serial no. 306,571: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 24 May 2018. AAA03154).

1974 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

Siro R. Toffolon, assignor to International Silver Company. (16 July 1974; filed 3 November 1972). Design no. 232,067; serial no. 303,612: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 24 May 2018. AAA03153).

1974 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

John Rutland, assignor to International Silver Company. (5 November 1974; filed 4 December 1972). Design no. 233,502; serial no. 311,540: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 23 May 2018. AAA03136).



c. 1974 - book mention - secondary source

Revi, Albert Christian (Ed.). (c. 1974). Spinning wheel’s collectible glass. 158 pp. [See sub-entry: “International Silver Company (Meriden Cut Glass Company; Wilcox Silver Plate Company” listed in survey book context.] Castle Books: Secaucus, NJ. (Viewed 17 April 2017. A02236.)

c. 1974 - missing brochure

International Sterling / International Silver Co. (c. 1974). ["pattern brochure"]. (Viewed 10 June 2019. F00731-32).

  • Offline - citation - International Sterling / International Silver Co. (February 1974). Advertisement: "The International wedding... free color pattern brochure... " Seventeen, p. 171. See worldcat.org for possible locations.


1975 advertisements

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1975 - advertisement

International Silver Co. (March 1975). Advertisement: "This condiment set from International Silver... " [with photo of condiment holder and spoon; and illustration showing Beacon Hill, Charmaine, Coventry, and Interlude patterns]. Woman’s Day, p. 34. (Viewed 9 June 2019. F00734-35).

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1975 - advertisement

Buffums, Los Angeles area, CA. (3 April 1975). Advertisement: "... Silverware... International Silver Co. Flower bowl.. chip & dip dish... open baker.. coffee carafe, cream, sugar... International Stainless... " [with no illustrations]. Los Angeles Times, p. 13. (Viewed 9 June 2019. F00736).

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1975 - advertisement

Bullock’s, Los Angeles, CA area. (8 May 1975). Advertisement: "... Special prices on glowing Webster Wilcox [/ International Silver Co.] silverplate ... " [with illustrations showing a tea set on a serving tray and Paul Revere bowls]. Los Angeles Times, p. D4. (Viewed 16 August 2020. L02072).

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1975 - advertisement

Carson, Pirie, Scott & Co., Chicago area, IL. (6 August 1975). Advertisement: "... over 50 International flatware patterns. Sterling, silverplate, pewter, stainless ... [Holmes & Edwards] DeepSilver [/ International Silver Co.] ... 1847 Rogers Bros. [/ ISC] ... " [with photo illustration showing patterns]. Chicago Tribune (Illinois), p. 9. (Viewed 1 June 2020. D00899).

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1975 - advertisement

Woolco Department Store, Brandon, MB, Canada. (18 August 1975). Advertisement: "... Month-end clearance... Jewelry... stainless steel flatware— Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] with a rich, delicate embossed design... " [with no product illustrations]. The Brandon Sun (Brandon, Manitoba, Canada), p. 12. (Viewed 11 October 2021. D01833).

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1975 - advertisement

Heritage Silversmiths / Holmes & Edwards [/ International Silver Co.] (September 1975). Advertisement: "When grandmother was very young, the name for quality tableware was Holmes & Edwards. Now it is again. ... 1847 Rogers Bros. ... " [with photo / illustrations of spoons in H&E Laurel, Legacy and Mayfair patterns]. Chatelaine magazine (Toronto, Ontario), p. 46. (Viewed 4 July 2019. D00926-27).

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1975 - advertisement

Sage-Allen, Hartford, CT area. (8 September 1975). Advertisement: "... Save 25% on Paul Revere bowls from International Silver; Special savings in commemoration of America’s Bicentennial! Webster-Wilcox Silverplate reproductions in 5 sizes... " [with abstract illustration showing two Paul Revere bowls]. The Hartford Courant, p. 9. (Viewed 3 October 2020. L02073).

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1975 - advertisement

Charles Ogilvy Limited, Ottawa, Canada. (22 October 1975). Advertisement: "... 88th Anniversary Sale; Wm. Rogers & Son [/ International Silver Co.] Stainless 40 piece flatware; Service for 9 in a chest [with photo of two forks and silverware in case]. Ottawa Journal (Ottawa, ON, Canada), p. 46, col. 1. (Viewed 30 November 2021. D01834).

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1975 - advertisement

Eaton’s, Toronto, CA area. (27 December 1975). Advertisement: "Eaton’s annual flatware sale... 1847 Rogers Bros. Decorator Stainless Steel... 1847 Rogers Bros. Silver-plate [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with illustration of handles showing patterns]. Globe and Mail (Toronto, Canada). (Viewed 1 June 2020. D00898).

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1975 - patent - spoon or similar article of flatware

William J. Knope, assignor to International Silver Company. (8 April 1975; filed 16 January 1974). Design patent no. 234,739; serial no. 433,678: Spoon or similar article of flatware. (Viewed 27 May 2018. AAA03238).

c. 1975 - International Silver Co. in exhibitions

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


1976 articles

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1976 - advertisement

Luecke Jewelers, Freeport, IL. (2 January 1976). Advertisement: "Savings... on silver coffee sets and flatware... International Sterling... Royal Danish... 1847 Rogers Bros. [/ International Silver Co.]... Centennial... International Deep Silver [Holmes & Edwards]... Delicato... International Lyon... Alhambra... International Deluxe... Liberty... International Pewter... Fairfield... " [with illustrations of handles]. Freeport Journal-Standard (Freeport, Illinois), p. 10, col. 6. (Viewed 17 December 2021. R00192.)

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1976 - article mention

Hogan, E. P. (April 1976). Joseph Bourne and the Meriden Flint Glass Co. (Part II) [with mention of International Silver Co.]. Spinning wheel magazine, pp. 24-27. (Viewed 21 July 2021. R01565).

1976 - article mention

Hogan, E. P. (May 1976). Silverware for children [with mention of, and illustration of Forbes Silver Company [/ International Silver Co.] "Royal Baby Plate" (c. 1908-30), and mention of, and illustration of Holmes and Edwards Silver Co. / International Silver Company "My own set", Danish Princess pattern (c. 1938)]. Spinning wheel, pp. 13-16. (Updated 20 July 2021. AAA00699; R01559.)

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



1976 advertisements

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1976 - advertisement

Levy Bros., Plattsburgh, NY. (13 February 1976). Advertisement: "... Famous brand names... International Silver [Co.] ... " [with no relevant product illustrations]. Press-Republican (Plattsburgh, New York), p. 8, cols. 3-6. (Viewed 16 July 2019. C01011-12).

1976 - advertisement

Gilchrist, Boston area, MA. (16 May 1976). Advertisement: "Silver Spectacular; International [Silver Co.]; Wm. Rogers & Son... ’Spring Flower’ Pattern Silver Plated Holloware... " [with 11 abstract illustrations of holloware]. Boston Globe, p. 11. (Viewed 15 July 2019. F00976).

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1976 - advertisement

International Silver Co. (June 1976). Advertisement: "The Authentic Beauty of Early American Design in International Fine Stainless... " [with photo of two forks in Brocade and Madison patterns, and photo of table setting]. Woman’s Day, p. 176. (Viewed 9 June 2019. F00737-38).

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1976 - advertisement

International Silver Co. (August 1976). Advertisement: "International Silver’s ’let’s be friends’ hostess set... " [with photo of bowl and spoon in Interlude pattern]. Ladies’ Home Journal, p. 23. (Viewed 9 June 2019. F00739-40).

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1976 - advertisement

International Silver Co. (October 1976). Advertisement: "Coffee services from International Silver ... " [with photos of coffee services in the following styles: International Webster Wilcox - Cherbourg; International Pewter - Lighthouse; International Craftmetal; International Silverplate - Centennial]. Better Homes and Gardens magazine, p. 178. (Viewed 16 August 2020. L02074-75).

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1976 - advertisement

Jordan Marsh, Boston, MA area. (3 October 1976). Advertisement: "Silverplated holloware from International [Silver Co.] [with illustrations] ... ’1847’ Rogers [Bros.] ... " [with illustrations of handles showing the Centennial, Reflection, and Silver Lace patterns] ... International Silverplate... [Holmes & Edwards] Deep Silver ... " [with illustrations of handles showing the Countess, Orleans and Wakefield patterns]. Boston Globe (Massachusetts), p. 14. (Viewed 6 June 2020. D00901).

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1976 - advertisement

Benold’s Jewelers, Austin, TX. (19 December 1976). Advertisement: "The ultimate in beauty; Vintage punch set, International Webster-Wilcox... " [with illustration of punch bowl set]. Austin American Statesman (Texas), p. D13. (Viewed 16 August 2020. L02076).

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1976 - advertisement

Eaton’s, Toronto, CA area. (28 December 1976). Advertisement: "Eaton’s annual January flatware sale... 1847 Rogers Bros. Silver-plate [/ International Silver Co.] ..." [with illustration of handles showing patterns]. Globe and Mail (Toronto, Canada). (Viewed 1 June 2020. D00900).

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1976 - patent - article of flatware

Ronald A. Guodace, assignor to International Silver Company. (10 August 1976; filed 25 April 1975). Design no. 240,889; serial no. 571,683: Article of flatware. (Viewed 27 April 2019. H00561).

1977 - book

Hogan, Edmund P. (1977). An American heritage: A book on the International Silver Company. Taylor Publishing Company: Dallas, TX. (Viewed 13 September 2020. DM.)

1977 - book mention

Hogan, Edmund P. (1977). On "International Silver Co. of Canada, Ltd.", including Meriden Britannia, Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co., and Standard Silver Co. (pp. 170-71). In An American heritage: A book on the International Silver Company. Taylor Publishing Company: Dallas, TX. (Viewed 13 September 2020. DM.)

"The Meriden Britannia Co. [began operations in Canada in Hamilton, Ontario in 1879] ... 1847 Rogers Bros. ... this factory was designated Factory E-C... "

"... In 1905 International Silver Co. considered it would be advantageous to have a Canadian branch of the Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. Division... [The factory in Niagara Falls, Ontario] was known as H-C. [The Standard Silver Co. was] bought by International Silver Co. [year unspecified]..."

"Originally the three factories [the Canadian operations of Meriden Britannia Co. in Hamilton, Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. in Niagara Falls, and the Standard Silver Co. in Toronto] operated independently but in the fall of 1924 it was decided to consolidate the three companies... with the head office of International Silver Co. of Canada, Ltd. located in Hamilton..."

"[The Standard Silver Co.] was closed in 1931..."

"Management decided to consolidate all operations in Niagara Falls... The move was completed by 1955... Another change came about in 1963 when the operations moved again to a newly constructed modern factory built for its use in Perth, Ontario..."

"The entire business was sold in June of 1972 to a group who now continue under the name of Heritage Silversmiths. Thus, after some 93 years, Company operations in Canada came to a close...." (Excerpt from above.)


1977 - promotional booklet

(1977). The Lindbergh Memorial Medallion Collection: Issued on the 50th anniversary of the flight of the Spirit of St. Louis by International Silver Company in commemoration of the life and achievements of Charles A. Lindbergh. 18 unnumbered pages. (Viewed 16 October 2016. A01210.)

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1977 - article mention

O’Byrne, Marjorie. (3 July 1977). Getting around (with mention: "at the Silver Gallery in Needham... elaborate coffee services from Webster Wilcox [/ International Silver Co.] ...") Boston Globe, p. F4. (Viewed 30 December 2020. L02079).

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1977 advertisements

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1977 - advertisement

Elmblad’s Cards and Gifts, Greenwood, SC. (27 January 1977). Advertisement: "Dear Brides... Deep Silver by [Holmes & Edwards / ] International [Silver Co.,] a silver plate with a lifetime guarantee reasonably priced" [with abstract illustration of two forks, two spoons and one knife]. The Index-Journal (Greenwood, South Carolina), p. 12, cols. 1-3. (Viewed 12 October 2021. R00193).

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1977 - advertisement

C. D. Peacock, Chicago, IL area. (20 February 1977). Advertisement: "Annual silver sale... Elegant serving [trays] in the finest quality silverplate from Webster Wilcox [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with four illustrations of trays]. Chicago Tribune, p. 8. (Viewed 16 August 2020. L02077).

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1977 - advertisement

International Silver Co. (March 1977). Advertisement: "International Silver’s ’let’s be friends’ hostess set ... " [with photo of spoon and bowl in Interlude pattern]. Good Housekeeping, p. 266. (Viewed 9 June 2019. F00741-42).

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1977 - advertisement

Banks Jewelers, Camden, AR. (29 March 1977). Advertisement: "... This lovely 4 piece coffee service ... Wm. Roger & Son / International Silver Company... " [with illustrations of plates and tea set]. The Camden News (Camden, Arkansas), p. 3, cols. 1-2. (Viewed 30 November 2021. D01837).

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1977 - advertisement

Marshall Field & Company, Chicago area. (17 August 1977). Advertisement: "Special selling - International DeepSilver and 1847 Rogers Bros. silverplated flatware..." [with illustrations showing the following patterns: DeepSilver - Camille, Chadwick, Countess, Delicato, Orleans, Rechambeau, Wakefield; 1847 Rogers Bros. - Centennial, Grand Heritage, Reflection, Silver Lace, Silver Renaissance]. Chicago Tribune, p. 3. (Viewed 12 April 2020. D00903).

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1977 - advertisement

David Orgell, Los Angeles area, CA. (30 October 1977). Advertisement: "The gracious living of yesterday is yours... Danish Princess by Holmes & Edwards [/ International Silver Co.] [with photo of knife, two forks, two spoons] ... " Los Angeles Times, p. K5. (Viewed 4 July 2019. D00928).

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1977 - advertisement

Buffums, Los Angeles area and San Diego, CA. (1 November 1977). Advertisement: "... silverplated casseroles... By International Silver Co., to help you set a holiday table... " [with no illustration]. Los Angeles Times, p. G7. (Viewed 9 June 2019. F00745).

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1977 - advertisement

Aurora, Palos Verdes, CA. (13 November 1977). Advertisement: "International Silver presents jewelry for your home... Our Gadroon Table Lamp... From the 1847 Rogers Bros. Collection... International Lamps ’n Plants..." [with illustration]. Los Angeles Times, p. V3. (Viewed 12 April 2020. D00902).

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1977 - advertisement

The Silver Gallery, Needham, MA. (27 November 1977). Advertisement: ".. elegant 5-piece Tea and Coffee Service that will become a family treasure! ... Webster-Wilcox quality silverplate by International [Silver Co.] ... " [with abstract illustrations showing tea and coffee services in the Joanne, Countess and Cherbourg patterns]. Boston Globe (Massachusetts), p. H64. (Viewed 16 August 2020. L02078).

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1977 patents

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1977 - patent - article of flatware

Ford J. Lanzoni, assignor to International Silver Company. (11 January 1977; filed 28 April 1975). Design patent no. 242,979; application no. 571,841: Article of flatware. (Viewed 24 May 2018. AAA03155).

1977 - patent - article of flatware

Robert J. King, assignor to International Silver Company. (25 January 1977; filed 25 April 1975). Design no. 243,146; application no. 571,715: Article of flatware. (Viewed 23 May 2018. AAA03133).

1977 - patent - article of flatware

William J. Knope, assignor to International Silver Company. (22 February 1977; filed 21 May 1975). Design patent no. 243,437; application no. 579,450: Article of flatware. (Viewed 27 May 2018. AAA03237).

1977 - patent - spoon or similar article

Ronald A. Guodace, assignor to International Silver Company. (5 April 1977; filed 5 June 1975). Design no. 243,916; application no. 583,996: Spoon or similar article. (Viewed 27 April 2019. H00562).



1977 - book - secondary source

Hogan, Edmund P. (1977). An American heritage; a book about the International Silver Company. (Updated 17 April 2017. DM.)

1978 - design catalogue (missing)

International Silver Company. (1978). Where gracious living begins… 73 pp. No catalogue in a library known to exist. (2 pages from catalogue in Design Meriden / artdesigncafe library offline.) (A01020; AAA00003.)


1978 advertisements

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1978 - advertisement

Citizens Jewelry, Atlanta area, GA. (1 January 1978). Advertisement: "... International Silver Co. 3 QT. Silverplated Baker with Cover... " [with small illustration]. Atlanta Constitution, p. 20A-21A. (Viewed 9 June 2019. F00746).

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1978 - advertisement

Robinson’s, Los Angeles area, San Diego, Santa Barbara, CA. (9 January 1978). Advertisement: International sterling classics made-to-order! ... International Silver Co. ... " [with illustrations of handle in the following patterns: Blossom Time, Brocade, Continental, Courtship, Dawn Rose, Enchantress, Grand Trianon, King Louis, La Strada, Mademoiselle, Minuet, Pine Spray, Queen’s Lace, Romance, Rose Ballet, Serenity, Silver Melody, Silver Thythm, Spring Glory, and Valencia]. Los Angeles Times, p. E5. (Viewed 9 June 2019. F00747).

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1978 - advertisement

Bullocks, Los Angeles, CA area. (13 January 1978). Advertisement: "... Revere silverplate bowls... Webster-Wilcox... luxurious International Lyon stainless steel... " [with illustrations showing bowls, and three patterns: Fontenac, New Charm, and Queens Fancy]. Los Angeles Times, p. OC A5. (Viewed 3 October 2020. L02080).

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1978 - advertisement

Jorg’s Jewelers, Bloomington, IL. (1 February 1978). Advertisement: "... Sterling Sale... Stainless Sale... International Stainless... 1847 Rogers [Bros. / International Silver Co.] ... International Deep Silver [/ Holmes & Edwards] ... " [with no product illustrations]. The Pantagraph (Bloomington, Illinois), p. B-9, cols. 1-2. (Viewed 18 October 2021. R00194).

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1978 - advertisement

International Silver Company Factory Stores, Meriden, Bridgeport and Norwalk, CT. (12 March 1978). Advertisement: "Tea and coffee services... International Sterling; Webster-Wilcox Silverplate; International Silverplate; International Gold Electroplate; International Pewter... " [with two illustrations]. Hartford Courant, p. 27A. (Viewed 16 August 2020. L02081).

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1978 - advertisement

Eaton’s, Toronto area, Canada. (29 September 1978). Advertisement: "1847 Rogers Bros. [/ International Silver Co.] ... Reflection... Orleans... Heritage... Renaissance... Garland... Grand Silhouette... " [with illustrations of several handles showing these patterns]. The Globe and Mail (Toronto, Canada), p. 46. (Viewed 16 June 2019. F00975).

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1978 - advertisement

The Silver Gallery, Needham, MA. (19 December 1978). Advertisement: "... famous International [Silver Co.] DeepSilver, 1847 Rogers Bros., America’s Finest Silverplate with the look and feeling of Sterling.... " [with illustrations of several handles in different patterns]. Boston Globe, p. 6. (Viewed 16 June 2019. F00974).

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1978 patents

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1978 - patent - article of flatware

Milton Gonshorek, assignor to International Silver Company. (31 January 1978; filed 25 April 1975). Design patent no. 247,086; application no. 571,685: Article of flatware. (Viewed 26 May 2018. AAA03234).

1978 - patent - article of flatware

William J. Knope and Frank K. Guodace, assignors to International Silver Company. (29 August 1978; filed 3 May 1976). Design patent no. 249,114; application no. 682,367: Article of flatware. (Viewed 27 May 2018. AAA03236).



1979 advertisements

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1979 - advertisement

Buffums department store, Los Angeles area, CA. (15 February 1979). Advertisement: "... Silverplated Table Accessories... International Silver Company... " [with no related illustrations]. Los Angeles Times, p. B4. (Viewed 9 June 2019. F00748).

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1979 - advertisement

International Silver Company, Factory Stores, Meriden, Bridgeport & Norwalk, CT. (11 March 1979). Advertisement: "Teaware Sale... International Pewter... Webster Wilcox Silverplate... International Silverplate... Also Available Craftmetal and 24 kt. Gold Electroplate... " [with three abstract illustrations of coffee / tea sets]. Hartford Courant, p. 7E. (Viewed 12 June 2019. F00886).

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1979 - advertisement

Wm. Hengerer Co., Buffalo, NY area. (18 March 1979). Advertisement: "... perfect table manners... International Silver Co.; 32 pc. svc. for 8 ... " [with several illustrations of handles]. Courier Express (Buffalo, New York), p. A-5. (Viewed 18 January 2021. R00034).

1979 - advertisement

Citizens, Atlanta area and Augusta, GA. (6 May 1979). Advertisement: "... International Silver Company Silverplated Goblets... " [with illustration of three goblets]. Atlanta Constitution, p. 7B. (Viewed 9 June 2019. F00749).

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1979 - advertisement

J. H. Schwartz, Huntington Village, NY. (15 November 1979). Advertisement: "Serve it right! it’s a lovely... Cranberry Set; International Silverplate; Special for Thanksgiving... Product of Webster Wilcox Corporation... " [with two photo illustrations]. The Long Islander (Huntington, New York), p. 8, cols. (Viewed 18 January 2021. R00031).

1979 - advertisement

Windsor Gift Shop, Orange, New Jersey. (9 December 1979). Advertisement: "Silverplate for your holiday table... International [Silver Co.] Silverplate 1847 Rogers Bros. ... " [with photo of tableware in a chest, and illustration of handles in the following patterns: Camille, Centennial, Delicato, Grand Heritage, Reflection, Silver Lace, and Silver Renaissance patterns]. New York Times, p. 92. (Viewed 16 June 2019. F00973).

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1979 - advertisement

Buffums, Los Angeles area & San Diego, CA. (20 December 1979). Advertisement: "... Silverplated gallery server and oven-proof dish by Webster Wilcox... " [/ International Silver Co.] [with no illustration]. Los Angeles Times, p. B4. (Viewed 13 June 2019. F00887).

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1979 - advertisement

May Company, Los Angeles area. (26 December 1979). Advertisement: "After Christmas sale... International Lyon... International Deluxe... International 1847 Rogers... International DeepSilver..." [with illustration including seven forks, possibly in the patterns]. Los Angeles Times, p. G8. (Viewed 12 April 2020. F00972).

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1979-83 - exhibition catalogue - ISC in travelling exhibition

Ward, Barbara McLean & Ward, Gerald W. R. (c. 1979). Silver in American Life: Selections from the Mabel Brady Garvan and other collections at Yale University exhibition catalogue. (For venues and link to exhibited design [Alphonse La Paglia for International Silver Co. (c. 1952). Compote. (Yale University Art Gallery collection, p. 186)], see: ISC designs in collections and exhibition page.) 193 pp. (Updated 24 November 2018. A00137-38; A00264; F00458-63).


1980s

1980 - book - secondary source

Hogan, Edmund P. (1980). "International Silver Company" mentions [pp. 18, 21, 27, 39, 59, 81, 84, 98, 101, 107, 119, 123, 169, 171 (most mentions refer to predecessor companies as becoming part of ISC after c. 1900; these mentions are detailed in the Design Meriden sections focused on those predecessor companies). In The elegance of old silver plate and some personalities. Schiffer Publishing Limited: Exton, PA. (Updated 17 April 2017. DM.)


1980 advertisements

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1980 - advertisement

Fortunoff, New York; Westbury, NY & Paramus. New Jersey. (2 March 1980). Advertisement: "International’s [Silver Co.] Holmes & Edwards silverplate ’Danish Princess’ ... " [with photo of two forks, knife, and two spoons in the pattern]. Newsday (Nassau, Long Island, New York), unknown page number. (Viewed 11 June 2019. F00822).

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1980 - advertisement

Bullock’s, Los Angeles area, California. (6 May 1980). Advertisement: "... Webster Wilcox [/ International Silver Co.] presents silverplated gifts... bell trivet... tea bell... candlesnuffer... bridal chamberstick... " [with illustrations]. Los Angeles Times, p. F8. (Viewed 21 July 2020. F00888).

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1980 - advertisement

Buffums, Los Angeles area, CA. (5 June 1980). Advertisement: "For special occasions... Webster Wilcox [/ International Silver Co.] silverplated serving trays... " [with abstract illustration showing three trays]. Los Angeles Times, p. G18. (Viewed 7 August 2020. F00889).

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1980 - advertisement

Woodward & Lothrop, Washington, DC area. (22 July 1980). Advertisement: "For the bride’s table: save now on our Webster-Wilcox silverplated holloware... International Silver Company. The classic designs compliment every decor... " [with over 9 illustrations of holloware]. Washington Post, p. A5. (Viewed 9 June 2019. F00750).

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1980 - advertisement

Benold’s Jewelers, Austin area, Texas. (5 October 1980). Advertisement: "Casserole Special! A product of the International Silver Company. For gracious entertaining... " [with illustration of design]. Austin American Statesman, p. E7. (Viewed 9 June 2019. F00751).

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1980 - advertisement

Simpsons, Toronto area, Canada. (15 November 1980). Advertisement: "... ’1847 Rogers Bros.’ [/ International Silver Co.] ’Madison’ stainless steel flatware... " [with no illustrations]. The Globe and Mail (Toronto, Canada), p. 18. (Viewed 12 June 2019. F00821).

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1980 - advertisement

Carson, Pirie, Scott & Co., Chicago, IL. (23 November 1980). Advertisement: "... Silverplate Flatware! ... International [Silver Co.] ... DeepSilver... 1847 Rogers Bros. ... " [with illustrations of several patterns]. Chicago Tribune, p. A10. (Viewed 13 June 2019. F00820).

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1980 - patent - casserole holder

Stuart A. Young, assignor to International Silver Company. (29 January 1980; filed 29 June 1977). Design no. 254,047; application no. 811,154: Casserole holder. (Viewed 27 April 2019. H00566).


1981 articles

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1981 - article

(21 March 1981). Insilco laying off 200 workers, shutting Webster Wilcox plant. ["... The division was set up as a separate subsidiary with the 1979 reorganization of International Silver Co., which is an Insilco subsidiary in its own right. A second unit, World Tableware International Inc. was set up at the same time to make silverware for hotels, restuarants and other institutional customers... "] Hartford Courant, p. C7. (Viewed 21 July 2020. F00890).

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1981 - news brief

(2 July 1981). Oneida buys Insilco unit. Globe and Mail (Toronto, Canada), p. B11. (Viewed 21 July 2020. F00885).

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"Oneida Ltd. of Oneida, N. Y. has purchased the business of Webster Wilcox Corp. but has no plans to reopen the company’s plant in Meriden, Conn. ... they said the transaction does not involve plans to operate the Webster Wilcox plant, which has been closed since March 21... "




1981 advertisements

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1981 - advertisement

Webster Wilcox / International Silver Co. Factory Store, Meriden, CT. (15 March 1981). Advertisement: "... Tea and Coffee Services... Silverplate; Gold Electroplate; Pewter... " [with abstract illustrations of three coffee / tea services]. Hartford Courant, B7. (Viewed 9 June 2019. F00752).

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1981 - advertisement

Gertz, Long Island, NY area. (19 March 1981). Advertisement: "... 4-piece silverplated hostess set; includes 3 silverplated utensils and round glass serving plate. By Webster Wilcox [/ International Silver Co.] ..." [with abstract illustration]. Newsday (Long Island, New York), p. 16. (Viewed 7 August 2020. F00892).

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1981 - advertisement

Bullock’s, Los Angeles area, CA. (14 April 1981). Advertisement: "... International Silverplated Holloware... Webster-Wilcox tray... sandwich tray... bread tray... butter dish... gravy boat... cake stand... pie plate... center bowl... " [with illustrations of mentioned objects]. Los Angeles Times, p. C5. (Viewed 21 July 2019. F00891).

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1981 - advertisement

Webster Wilcox / International Silver Co. (3 May 1981). Advertisement: "The Factory Sale of the Century... Silverplate, Stainless, Pewter, Brass... 500 South Broad St., Meriden, CT... " [with several abstract illustrations]. Hartford Courant, p. B6. (Viewed 9 June 2019. F00753).

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1981 - advertisement

Goodman’s China and Gift Store, Ltd., Downsview, Canada. (17 June 1981). Advertisement: "1847 Rogers Bros. [/ International Silver Co.] Silverplate; ’A Hit Parade of Patterns’... " [with four illustrations showing 12 pieces of cutlery, presumably by 1847 Rogers Bros.]. The Globe and Mail (Toronto, Canada), p. M5. (Viewed 12 June 2019. F00819).

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1981 - advertisement

Buffums, Los Angeles area and San Diego, CA. (5 November 1981). Advertisement: "International [Silver Co.] Set Sale; Save on Stainless, Silverplate & Pewter; 1847 Rogers Bros. [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with illustrations of handles showing several patterns]. Los Angeles Times, p. G10. (Viewed 12 June 2019. F00818).

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1982 advertisements

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1982 - advertisement

Marshall Field’s, Chicago area. (23 March 1982). Advertisement: "... Serving pieces from International Silver Co. ... " [with photo of tableware]. Chicago Tribune, p. B6. (Viewed 11 June 2019. F00754).

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1982 - advertisement

Fortunoff, New York; Westbury, NY & Paramus. New Jersey. (25 April 1982). Advertisement: "International [Silver Co.] Holmes & Edwards silverplate... " [with photos of cutlery in the Danish Princess pattern, and handle in the Silver Fashion pattern]. New York Times, p. 40. (Viewed 11 June 2019. F00823).

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1982 - advertisement

Fortunoff, New York; Westbury, NY & Paramus. New Jersey. (25 April 1982). Advertisement: "International [Silver Co.] Holmes & Edwards silverplate... " [with photos of cutlery in the Danish Princess pattern, and handle in the Silver Fashion pattern]. Newsday (Nassau, Long Island, New York), unknown page number. (Viewed 11 June 2019. F00824).

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1982 - advertisement

Rudi’s Pottery, Silver & China, Paramus, New Jersey & Hewlett, New York. (6 June 1982). Advertisement: "... International Silver Company... International Silverplate... 1847 Rogers Bros. & DeepSilver... " [with illustrations of handles showing over 20 patterns]. New York Times, p. 63. (Viewed 12 June 2019. F00816).

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1982 - advertisement

William F. Barrett Co., Chicago; Barrett Jewelers, Northbrook, IL. (6 June 1982). Advertisement: "Last two weeks... International [Silver Co.]; Prelude... " [with illustration of handle]. Chicago Tribune, p. A15. (Viewed 9 June 2019. F00755).

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1982 - advertisement

A. W. Hockridge, Toronto. (2 December 1982). Advertisement: "... Sterling and Silverplate Sale... Classique - 1847 Rogers Bros. ... Royal Danish - International... Orleans... Reflection... Britanny [1847 Rogers Bros. / ISC]... " [with four illustrations possibly showing the patterns]. Globe and Mail (Toronto, Ontario), p. 18. (Viewed 12 April 2020. F00817).

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1983 - spotlighted news mention - ISC / Wilcox Silver Plate Co. in Yale University Art Gallery exhibition

Hanson, Bernard. (18 December 1893). Art Deco designs bring back an era (with mention: "There is less classical inspiration in the compact geometric design of a silver-plated tea service created about 1928 by [Jean] Theobald for the [Wilcox Silver Plate Co. /] International Silver Co. of Meriden...") Hartford Courant, p. E14. (Viewed 16 November 2018. D00418).

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1983 advertisements

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1983 - advertisement

The Silver Gallery, Needham, MA. (23 January 1983). Advertisement: "... Save over 50% on famous International 1847 Rogers Bros. ... and DeepSilver... " [with illustrations of: 1847 Rogers Bros. - Camille, Centennial, Delicato, Grand Heritage, and Reflection; and DeepSilver - Chadwick, Countess, Orleans, Rochambeau, and Wakefield]. Boston Globe, p. SM4. (Viewed 12 April 2020. F00815).

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1983 - advertisement

Booths, Plattsburgh, NY. (14 & 16 April 1983). Advertisements: "International [Silver Company] 1847 Rogers Bros. Silverplate Sale Days... " [with illustration of 7-8 patterns]. Press-Republican (Plattsburgh, New York). (Viewed 1 May 2019; H00628-31).

1983 - advertisement

Rudi’s Pottery, Silver & China, Paramus, New Jersey and Hewlett, New York. (21 August 1983). Advertisement: "International Silver Company... Sterling... " [with abstract illustrations of Royal Danish and Joan of Arc patterns]. New York Times, p. 54. (Viewed 9 June 2019. F00756).

  • See worldcat.org for possible locations.



1983-84 - exhibition catalogue - International Silver Co. in Yale Art Gallery exhibition

Davies, Karen. (1983). At home in Manhattan: Modern decorative arts, 1925 to the Depression exhibition catalogue [at Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT (10 November 1983 - 5 February 1984)], p. 76, 96-97. (Updated 16 November 2018. A00141; AAA01717; L00838.)

> Exhibited designs: Jean Theobald for Wilcox Silver Plate Co. / International Silver Company. (c. 1928). Tea service, Diament pattern. (Private lender); Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co. / International Silver Company. (1928). Bowl, Northern Lights pattern, Spirit of Today line. (Private lender); Eliel Saarinen for International Silver Company. (1929). Model for a knife. Sterling silver. (International Silver Co. collection).

1983-85 - exhibition catalogue - Saarinen / WSPC / ISC in Detroit Institute of Arts travelling exhibition

Clark, Robert Judson. (1983). Design in America: The Cranbrook vision, 1925-50 exhibition catalogue. 352 pp. (Updated 24 November 2018. AAA00099-101; B001208.)

1984 - spotlighted article

Winter, Ronald. (12 April 1984). Insilco donates silver, pewter, memorabilia [to the Meriden Historical Society... 650-piece, one-of-a-kind collection of silver, pewter and memorabilia... (with mention of Ashbil Griswold)]. Hartford Courant, p. D4. (Viewed 14 November 2018. L00855).

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1984 - spotlighted news mention - Seventh Regiment Armory, New York show and later auction

(30 September 1984). A sale as big as the ship that held the goods [about the sale of one million items from the SS United States, including 36,000 pieces of International Silver Co. silver plate, Manhattan pattern; prior to the auction, representative sample items (probably including some amount of ISC wares) on exhibition at New York’s Seventh Regiment Armory, by Guernsey’s auction house, c. 30 September - 14 October 1984).] Philadelphia Inquirer, p. 11. (Viewed 6 December 2018. D00575).

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1985 - Silver Theater : Directory entry

Brooks, Tim & Marsh, Earle. (1985). "The Silver Theater" (3 October 1949 - 26 June 1950, CBS Monday: 8:00 - 8:30). In The complete directory to prime time network TV shows, 1946 - present, 3rd ed, p. 762. New York: Ballantine Books. (Viewed 4 Deceomber 2017. G01774-75.)

"... A special feature of this program was the monthly ’Silver Award’ presented to the most deserving supporting performer in the dramas aired in the series during the month. A panel of drama critics determined the monthly winner." (Excerpt from above.)


1986 - exhibition catalogue - International Silver Company in Brooklyn Museum travelling exhibition

Wilson, Richard Guy. (1986). The Machine Age in America, 1918-1941 exhibition catalogue. 376 pp. [Exhibition venues: Brooklyn Museum, New York (17 October 1986 - 16 February 1987; Museum of Art, Carnegie Institute, Pittsburgh (4 April - 28 June 1987); Los Angeles County Museum of Art (16 August - 18 October 1987); High Museum of Art, Atlanta (1 December 1987 - 14 February 1988)]. [Exhibited design: Eliel Saarinen for International Silver Company. (1934). Urn and tray. Silver. (Cranbrook Academy of Art / Museum collection).] [Viewed 8 December 2018. AAA003402-1(-7); D00646].

1986 - magazine article

Singer, Patricia F. (September / October 1986). [Alfred G. Kintz, an American designer]. Silver Magazine. (Viewed 8 September 2017. G00205.)

1986 - news mention - International Silver Co. in Brooklyn Museum exhibition

Lipson, Karin. (24 October 1986). America’s love affair with machinery [with mention: "Eliel Saarinen’s round silver tea urn"; with mention: "Manning-Bowman waffle iron" on view and exhibition, The Machine Age in America 1918-1941, Brooklyn Museum, 17 October 1986 - 16 February 1987); exhibited design: Eliel Saarinen for International Silver Company. (1934). Urn and tray. (Cranbrook Academy of Art / Museum collection)]. Newsday, p. B21. (Viewed 8 December 2018. D00645).

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1987 - photo and caption in news article

Kugelman, Alice. (8 February 1987). Stream lines [with photo and caption concerning Paul Lobel for Wilcox Silver Plate Co. / International Silver Co. (c. 1930s). Rounded tea service. (Metropolitan Museum of Art collection); at this juncture, this design is not believed to have been in the two exhibitions mentioned in the article]. Hartford Courant, pp. 188-89. (Viewed 8 December 2018. D00640).

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1987-88 - exhibition labels - ISC / WSPC 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). [The list might be incomplete.] [Exhibited: "Jean Theobald for Wilcox Silver Plate Co. / International Silver Co. (c. 1928). Tea service." (CT Historical Society collection).] (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.

1988 - secondary source

Vumbaco, Brenda J. (1988). On International Silver Company and INSILCO Corporation [a combination of primary and secondary source information), [pp. 40, 56, 65, 67-8, 73, 77, 81, 106-7 (c. 1998 profile)]. Meriden Britannia, [pp. 36 (illustration), 37, 39 (illustration of building), 40, 41 (photo of tower)]. In Meriden – Connecticut crossroads: An illustrated history. 144 pages. (Updated 7 May 2017. A00804. DM.)

1988 - spotlighted news mention - ISC / WSPC in Hartford exhibition

Mays, Vernon. (5 January 1988). Revolution in design: State industries fired early shots (with brief mention of International Silver Co. and Gene [sic] Theobald). Hartford Courant, pp. F1, F6. (Viewed 25 November 2018. L00898).

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1988 - advertisement

Windsor Gift Shop, Madison, New Jersey. (19 June 1988). Advertisement: "... Open Stock Sale... International [Silver Co.] ... " New York Times, p. 43. (Viewed 11 June 2019. F00825).

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1989 - advertisement

Hunts, Ventura, California. (2 March 1989). Advertisement: "... Sterling Serving Pieces... Select from 25 unique serving pieces... International Silver Company... " [with several patterns listed, and possibly relevant illustration showing several serving pieces]. Los Angeles Times, p. 3VC. (Viewed 11 June 2019. F00827).

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1990s

1991 - Silver Theater : TV survey book mention

(1991). "Silver Theater" (3 October 1949 - 10 July 1950). In Total television: A comprehensive guide to programming from 1948 to the present, 3rd ed., p. 689. Penguin Books: New York. (Viewed 4 December 2017. G01776-78.)

"Representative presentations included ’Farewell Supper,’ with Charles Korvin (31 October); ’The First Show of 1950,’ with George Reeves (2 January); ’My Brother’s Keeper,’ with Ward Bond and Glenn Corbett (20 February); ’Minor Incident,’ with Nancy Kelly (10 April); ’Papa Romani,’ with William Frawley, Margaret Hamilton, and Chico Marx (15 May); and ’My Heart’s in the Highlands,’ with Howard DaSilva (12 June)." (Excerpt from text above.)


1992-99 - exhibition checklist and show venues - 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 six other venues and exhibited designs, see the International Silver Company exhibition 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.)

1993 - advertisement

Smith’s China Shop, Santa Cruz, CA. (17 April 1993). Advertisement: "Sterling silver, spectacular sale... International [Silver Co.] ... [with photos, various patterns]. Santa Cruz Sentinel (Santa Cruz, CA) [brochure-like inset after p. 36]. (Viewed 17 May 2020. H01559- ).

1994 - news mention - ISC in Hartford exhibition

Charles, Eleanor. (20 March 1994). Connecticut guide [with mention of exhibition at the Museum of Connecticut History, Hartford, (title and specific dates unknown) with exhibited design: International Silver Co. (1907). 39-piece silver service for the battleship U. S. S. Connecticut]. New York Times, p. A13. (Viewed 2 December 2018. D00577).

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1994-95 - International Silver Co. in Dallas exhibition

Venable, Charles L et al. (1994). Silver in America, 1840-1940: A century of splendor exhibition catalogue / book. [Exhibition venue: Dallas Museum of Art, 6 November 1994 - 29 January 1995.] Curated by Charles L. Venable. (Viewed 21 August 2016. AAA00075.)

1995 - magazine article

Rainwater, Dorothy T. (July / August 1995). "Kurt Eric Christoffersen - Designer and Silversmith". Silver Magazine. (Viewed 7 September 2017. G00202.)

1995 - magazine article

Rainwater, Dorothy T. (May /June 1995). "Alphonse La Paglia: Silversmith and Designer". Silver Magazine. (Viewed 7 September 2017. G00202.)

1996 - exhibition labels - 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; see ISC exhibitions list for list of exhibited ISC designs.] (Updated 25 November 2018. AAA03380-82; B01218.)

1996 - news mention - Meriden Silver Plate Co. / ISC in Birmingham and New Orleans exhibitions

(April 1996). Sleek shakers of a bygone era [with mention and photo of (Meriden Silver Plate Co. /) ISC lighthouse shaker (c. 1928)]. (For information about the exhibition, other venues in the travelling show and exhibited designs, see the International Silver Company exhibition section.) USA Today, p. 8. (Viewed 28 November 2018. B01221).

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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 George H. Berry for Derby Silver Co. / International Silver Co. (designed 1926). Golf bag cocktail shaker, tray, and six cups.]. (For information about the exhibition, other venues in the travelling show and exhibited designs, see the International Silver Company exhibition section.) New York Times, p. H31. (Viewed 28 November 2018. D00579).

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"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 photos - International Silver Co. 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 / ISC. (designed 1926). Golf bag cocktail shaker, silver plate catalogue #1921, tray, and six cups; mention of (Meriden Silver Plate Co. /) ISC lighthouse shaker (c. 1928); mention and photo of Lurelle Guild for Wilcox Silver Plate Co. / ISC. (undated). Cocktail serving set in skyscraper style, catalog #5833 beverage set: tray, eight cups signed, shaker; and exhibitions at Bass Museum of Art, Miami Beach and San Francisco International Airport Museum]. (For other venues in the traveling show, see the International Silver Company exhibitions section.) Antiques & Collecting Magazine, pp. 38-40+. (Viewed 28 November 2018. D00580).

  • See worldcat.org for locations.

1999 - ISC in Metropolitan Museum of Art exhibition

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. (undated). Webpage: Eliel Saarinen for International Silver Co. / Wilcox Silver Plate Co. (c. 1933-35). Prototype tea service. (Exhibition history: 29 June - 14 November 1999, Recent acquisitions of twentieth-century design and architecture at the Metropolitan Museum of Art). (Viewed 8 November 2018. A00455).


2000s

2000-02 - exhibition catalogue - ISC in Metropolitan Museum of Art travelling exhibition

Johnson, J. Stewart. (2000). American modern, 1925-1940 : design for a new age exhibition catalogue. [See ISC exhibitions section for 6 venues and full list of ISC designs in the exhibition.] 192 pp. (New York: Abrams in association with the American Federation of Arts.) (Viewed 16 November 2018. A00145; A01859; A02736; L00867-72).

> Paul Lobel’s tea set design for ISC / Wilcox Silver Plate Co. is on the exhibition catalogue cover.

2002 - Silver Theater mentions in book about Judy Garland

Schechter, Scott. (2002). Judy Garland: The day-by-day chronicle, pp. 73, 79, 102. [See 26 January 1941, 12 & 19 October 1941, 12 December 1943 entries above for excerpts.] Cooper Square Press. (Viewed 4 December 2017. G01781-84.)

2004 - encyclopedia entry

Rainwater, Dorothy T.; Fuller, Martin; Fuller, Collette. (2004). "Alphonse La Paglia", International Sterling Craft Associates, International Silver Company, (p. 136 and photo of coffee service design). Encyclopedia of American silver manufacturers, (revised and expanded 5th ed.). Schiffer Publishing: Atglen, PA. (Viewed 17 August 2017. A02929a; A02929b.)

2004 - encyclopedia entry

Rainwater, Dorothy T.; Fuller, Martin; Fuller, Collette. (2004). "Art Mfg. Co." [name used on International Silver Co. sterling silver match boxes], (p. 17). Encyclopedia of American silver manufacturers, (revised and expanded 5th ed.). Schiffer Publishing: Atglen, PA. (Viewed 8 August 2020. L01996).

2004 - encyclopedia entry

Rainwater, Dorothy T.; Fuller, Martin; Fuller, Collette. (2004). "Charter Company" [/International Silver Co.] [with marks], (p. 44). Encyclopedia of American silver manufacturers, (revised and expanded 5th ed.). Schiffer Publishing: Atglen, PA. (See excerpt at the the top of this page. Viewed 2 August 2020. L01993)

2004 - encyclopedia entry

Rainwater, Dorothy T.; Fuller, Martin; Fuller, Collette. (2004). "International Silver Company" [with marks], "International Silver Company of Canada, Ltd.", (pp. 116-20). Encyclopedia of American silver manufacturers, (revised and expanded 5th ed.). Schiffer Publishing: Atglen, PA. (Viewed 8 August 2020. A02925a-c(-)27a-c).

2004-05 - ISC in St. Louis Art Museum exhibition

St. Louis Art Museum. (undated). Webpage for: Eliel Saarinen for International Silver Co. / Wilcox Silver Plate Co. (1934). Urn. [Exhibition history: (14 May 2004 - 20 June 2005), American & French decorative arts 1930s at St. Louis Art Museum]. (Viewed 8 November 2018. A01060; A01087; L00807).

2005-07 - International Silver Co. in Dallas Museum of Art travelling exhibition

Stern, Jewel. (2005). Modernism in American silver. [Includes International Silver Co. designs.] 392 pp. Dallas Museum of Art and Yale University Press. (Book accompanied exhibition at 5 American venues.) (Updated 17 April 2017. DM.)

> Exhibition venues: Renwick Gallery, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, DC; Nevada Museum of Art, Reno; Dallas Museum of Art; The Wolfsonian, Miami Beach, FL; The Dixon Gallery and Gardens, Memphis, TN.

2005 - Wilcox Silver Plate Co. in Metropolitan Museum of Art exhibition

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. (c. 2005). Schedule of exhibitions May - August 2005, webpage [including A Curator’s Eye: J. Stewart Johnson at the Met, 1990–2004, (1 March - 6 November 2005)]. [Exhibited Eliel Saarinen for International Silver Co. / Wilcox Silver Plate Co. (c. 1933-35). Prototype tea service. (Met collection.)] (Viewed 8 November 2018. A00456-57; L00866.)

"From 1990 to 2004, J. Stewart Johnson served as the principal curator for the modern design and architecture collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. During these 14 years, he made a number of important acquisitions that augmented and reshaped an already significant collection. This exhibition presents a selection of these works, demonstrating his skill as both a connoisseur and a scholar." (Excerpt of exhibition mention in full from above.)


2006 - International Silver in Yale University Art Gallery exhibition

(c. 2006). Mention of Baubles, bangles, and beads: American jewelry from Yale University, 1700-2005 exhibition at Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven (7 February 2006 - 23 July 2006). Object webpage: Alphonse La Paglia’s Bracelet (c. 1950), accession no. 1990.41.1. (Updated 30 November 2018. A00142-43; B01252; D00591.)

2006-09 - exhibition catalogue - ISC in New York, Napa, and Winterthur exhibitions

Coffin, Sarah D. et al. (c. 2006). Feeding desire: Design and the tools of the table, 1500-2005 exhibition catalogue. 288 pp. [Exhibition dates: Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, Smithsonian Institution (5 May - 29 October 2006); COPIA: The American Center for Wine, Food & the Arts, Napa, California (26 January - 30 April 2007; Winterthur Museum, Delaware (1 November 2008 - 1 February 2009); exhibited designs: International Silver Company. (1936). Flagship knife, fork and spoon. (Cooper-Hewitt collection. See objects listed on ISC designs in collections page.)] (Viewed 22 November 2018. A02153; A02775; C00396-97).

2006 - ISC in permanent exhibition at Chicago History Museum

Chicago History Museum. (undated). Webpage for International Silver Co. (c. 1969). Dinner service set for Illinois Central Railroad. [Exhibition history listing: Chicago: Crossroads of America: 30 September 2006 - ??]. (Viewed 8 November 2018. A01040-41).

  • Offline - Chicago History Museum.

2008 - ISC in Metropolitan Museum of Art exhibition

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. (c. 2008). Masterpieces of Modern Design: Selections from the Collection webpage. [Exhibited Eliel Saarinen for International Silver Co. / Wilcox Silver Plate Co. (c. 1933-35). Prototype tea service. (Met collection.)] (Viewed 8 November 2018. A00458-59).

"Design from the 1920s and 1930s includes French Art Deco by René Jules Lalique and Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann; works from the Bauhaus school by Josef Albers, Marianne Brandt, and Marcel Breuer; Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s International Style MR armchair; and iconic examples of American modern design by Paul T. Frankel and Eliel Saarinen." (Excerpt from exhibition page above.)


2009 - encyclopedia entry: Silver Theater (CBS TV)

Terrace, Vincent. (2009). "Silver Theater" (1949-1950) entry (CBS TV). In Encyclopedia of television shows, 1925 through 2007, vol. 3, p. 1379. (Viewed 4 December 2017. G01772-73.)

"... Host: Conrad Nagel. Performers Include: Eva Gabor, Marsha Hunt, Louise Albritton, Faye Emerson, Kim Hunter, Burgess Meredith, George Reeves, Henry Morgan, Vicki Cummings, Chico Marx, Margaret Hamilton, William Frawley, Carol Bruce, Glenda Farrell, Glenn Corbett, Ward Bond, Geraldine Brooks, Nancy Coleman, Ilka Chase, Nancy Kelly, Diana Lynn, Don DeFore, James Lipton, Pamela Britton, Gig Young." (Excerpt from above.)


2009 - magazine article

Lynch, Sandy. (March / April 2009). "Pattern Profile - International’s Pantheon pattern". Silver Magazine. (Viewed 6 September 2016. G00198.)


2010s

2010 - secondary source

Franco, Janis Leach. (2010). Photo of International Silver Company Factory E (State Street) (c.1953), (p. 12); photo of Samuel Dodd (former president of ISC) residence (79 Colony Street), (p. 13). photo of International Silver Company (500 South Broad Street), (p. 15). In: Meriden. Arcadia Publishing: Charleston, SC. (Viewed 15 December 2016. DM.)

2010 - photo of billboard in book

Franco, Jan Leach. (2010). Republished photo of billboard (1946). ["International Silver Co... Entering Meriden, the Silver City; Home of International Silver Co.; Makers of 1847 Rogers Bros; International Sterling; Holmes & Edwards Inlaid"; billboard presumably on highway.] In Meriden, p. 12. Arcadia Publishing: Charleston, SC.

2010 - magazine article

Singer, Patricia. (November / December 2010). "Stalking a silver designer". Silver Magazine. ("Research quest to find designer Alfred G. Kintz from International Silver Company.") (Viewed 6 September 2016. G00198.)

c. 2011 - design pages in book

Gordon, John Stuart (c. 2011). Various entries on International Silver Company designs. In Gordon’s A Modern world: American design from the Yale University Art Gallery 1920-1950. Yale University Art Gallery in association with Yale University Press. (Viewed 15 May 2018. AAA03001; AAA03003-19; AAA03021-22; AAA03024-28).

> "Henry Dreyfuss, designer; International Silver Company; Flatware for the 20th Century Limited", (manufactured 1938), (pp. 139-40).
> "International Silver Company; Flatware, ’Flagship’ pattern", (1936), (p. 143).
> "Meriden Silver Plate Company / International Silver Company; Cocktail shaker", (1928), (p. 161).
> "Jean G. Theobald, designer; Virginia Hamill, stylist; Wilcox Silver Plate Company / International Silver Company; ’Diament’ dinette set", (1928), (pp. 170-71).
> "Lurelle Guild, designer; International Silver Company; ’Regency’ asparagus platter", (1934), (p. 234).
> "Lurelle Guild, designer; International Silver Company; ’His Royal Highness’ coffee service", (1934), (p. 237).
> Photo of twelve 1939 New York World’s Fair spoons and presentation box, Lilian V. M. Helander for William Rogers Mfg. Co. / International Silver Company, (patented 1938), (p. 249).
> "Eliel Saarinen, designer; International Silver Company; knife", (1929), (pp. 258-59).
> "Eliel Saarinen, designer; Drawing of a knife", (1929), (pp. 258-59).
> "Paul Lobel, designer; Wilcox Silver Plate Company / International Silver Company; "Tea or coffee service", (1934), (pp. 266-67).
> "Eliel Saarinen, designer; Charter Company / International Silver Company; Centerpiece bowl", (1929-30), (pp. 287-88).
> "Lurelle Guild, designer; International Silver Company; Pitcher ’Chatham’ pattern", (1934), (p. 299).
> "Lilian V. M. Helander, designer; William Rogers Manufacturing Company / International Silver Company; 1939 New York World’s Fair spoon", (patented 1938), (p. 271).
> "Jean G. Theobald, designer; Virginia Hamill, stylist; Wilcox Silver Plate Company / International Silver Company; Dinette set", (1928), (p. 294).
> "Alfred G. Kintz, designer; Simpson, Hall, Miller & Company / International Silver Company; Dish, ’Northern Lights’ pattern, ’Spirit of today’ line", (p. 318).
> Biographical statements of designers: Henry Dreyfuss, (p. 407); Lurelle Van Arsdale Guild, (p. 410); Virginia Hamill, (p. 410); Lillian V. M. Helander, (p. 410); Alfred G. Kintz, (p. 412); Paul Lobel, (p. 412); Eliel Saarinen, (p. 417); Jean George Theobald, (p. 420).


2011 magazine articles

See the articles


2011 - magazine article

Singer, Patricia. (March / April 2011). "1939 Souvenir Spoons: What Would the Future Bring?" Silver Magazine. ("1939 souvenir spoons by International Silver Co.") (Viewed 6 September 2016. G00198.)

2011 - magazine article

Diamond, David. (July / August 2011). "Vision by International Silver: Commercial Failure and Aesthetic Triumph". Silver Magazine. ("Exploring modern-style silver patterns, especially the Vision pattern by International Silver.") (Viewed 5 September 2016. G00198.)

2011 - magazine article

(November / December 2011). "Pattern Profile - 1810 by International Silver Company". Silver Magazine. (Viewed 5 September 2016. G00198.)



2011-12 - documentation of Norton Museum of Art exhibition

Norton Museum of Art. (c. 2011-12). Exhibition checklist for Cocktail culture at Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, FL (15 December 2011 - 15 April 2012). [Exhibited designs included International Silver Co. (1928-29). Cigarette box (Newark Museum collection).] (Updated 5 November 2018. AAA00426-29).

  • Offline - Norton Museum of Art archive.
  • Also: offline - (c. 2011-12). Former webpage for Cocktail culture exhibition. Norton Museum of Art website.

2012 - mention in presented paper

Murphy, James. (2012). Shaken not stirred— the evolution of the cocktail shaker [with mention of International Silver Co. / Barbour Silver Co., Derby Silver Co., Meriden Silver Plate Co., pp. 9-10]. Presented paper at the First Dublin Gastronomy Symposium, (June 5-6). (Viewed 16 October 2018. C00301).

2014 - newsletter article

Mitchell, Bruce. (June 2014). The Meriden glass industry: A brief history [including mention of International Silver Company]. Museum of Connecticut Glass website. (Viewed 3 May 2020. H01231).

2015-16 - WSPC in St. Louis Museum exhibition

Conradsen, David and Cortinovis, Genevieve, with Brunstrom, Mary Reid. (2015). St. Louis Modern exhibition catalogue. [Exhibition: 8 November 2015 - 31 January 2016; exhibited design: Eliel Saarinen for Wilcox Silver Plate Co. / International Silver Company. (1934). Urn. Silver plate. (Collection: St. Louis Art Museum, p. 72.)] (St. Louis: St. Louis Museum of Art). 184 pp. (Updated 15 November 2018. AAA00035; A01064-65; L00809; L00864-65).

2016 - spotlighted news mentions and photo - International Silver Company 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 and photo of Charter Company / ISC. (1928). Cocktail shaker. (Dallas Museum of Art collection; mention of "shaped like a Boston lighthouse" [International Silver Co. (1927). "Boston Lighthouse" cocktail shaker. Silver plate. (Private lender); "one 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 - other articles

See the articles


2016 - magazine article

Braznell, W. Scott. (March / April 2016.) "’Good-Bye to Silver Tarnish!’ [International’s ’Palladiant’ Campaign]. Silver Magazine. ("Manufacturer literature, silver examples and marks of International Silver tarnish-free "Palladiant" advertising campaign.") (Viewed 5 September 2016. G00196.)

2016 - design in photo gallery Charter Company / ISC in Dallas Museum of Art exhibition

(28 September 2016). Cheers! Here’s some of the best barware of all time [with photo of Charter Company / International Silver Co. cocktail shaker (1928), and link to Town & Country article online]. Yahoo! (Lifestyle section) / Town & Country. (Viewed 2 July 2020. F01309-11).

2016 - design in photo gallery - Charter Company / ISC in Dallas Museum of Art exhibition

(28 September 2016). Cheers! Here’s some of the best barware of all time [with photo of Charter Company / International Silver Co. cocktail shaker (1928), and link to Town & Country article online]. Yahoo! (News section) / Town & Country. (Viewed 2 July 2020. F01313-15).

2016 - design in photo gallery - Charter Company / ISC in Dallas Museum of Art exhibition

(28 September 2016). Cheers! Here’s some of the best barware of all time [with photo of Charter Company / International Silver Co. cocktail shaker (1928), and link to Town & Country article online]. Yahoo! Canada (News section) / Town & Country. (Viewed 2 July 2020. F01316-18).

2016 - design in photo gallery - Charter Company / ISC in Dallas Museum of Art exhibition

(28 September 2016). Cheers! Here’s some of the best barware of all time [with photo of Charter Company / International Silver Co. cocktail shaker (1928), and link to Town & Country article online]. Yahoo! India (News section) / Town & Country. (Viewed 17 July 2020. F01319-21).

2016 - design in photo gallery - Charter Company / ISC in Dallas Museum of Art exhibition

(28 September 2016). Cheers! Here’s some of the best barware of all time [with photo of Charter Company / International Silver Co. cocktail shaker (1928), and link to Town & Country article online]. Yahoo! Singapore (News section) / Town & Country. (Viewed 2 July 2020. F01322-24).

2016 - design in photo gallery - Charter Company / ISC in Dallas Museum of Art exhibition

(28 September 2016). Cheers! Here’s some of the best barware of all time [with photo of Charter Company / International Silver Co. cocktail shaker (1928), and link to Town & Country article online]. Yahoo! UK (News section) / Town & Country. (Viewed 20 July 2020. F01325-27).

2016 - magazine article

King, Janna. (September / October 2016). "Robert J. King: Pioneer of Mid-Century Modern Silver Design". Silver Magazine. (Article made the magazine cover; "Author Janna King shares a unique historic perspective and amazing examples of her grandfather silversmith Robert J. King.") (Viewed 5 September 2016. G00196.)

2016 - photo in article - Charter Company / ISC in Dallas Museum of Art exhibition

Ramirez, Marc. (4 November 2016). DMA exhibit to showcase cocktail culture history— through its barware [with photos of Wallace Brothers Silver Company cocktail shaker with cups (1928) and Charter Company / International Silver Co. shaker (1928); both unattributed in the article]. Dallas Morning News. (Viewed 2 July 2020. F01312).

2016 - news mention with photo - Charter Company / ISC in Dallas Museum of Art exhibition

Hostetter, Alaena. (23 November 2016). DMA’s intoxicating exhibit celebrates the artistry in cocktail makers’ tools [with mention and photo of Charter Company / ISC. (1928). Cocktail shaker. (Dallas Museum of Art collection.)] Dallas Observer. (Viewed 29 November 2018. B01231-40).

2016 - news mention with photo - Charter Company / ISC in Dallas Museum of Art exhibition

Beach, Laura. (20 December 2016). Shaken, stirred, styled: The art of the cocktail [with mention and photo of Charter Company / International Silver Co. (1928). Cocktail shaker. (Dallas Museum of Art collection.)] Antiques and the Arts. (Viewed 29 November 2018. B01242).



2016-17 - exhibition checklist - International Silver Co. 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). [For the list of exhibited ISC designs, see the International Silver Co. exhibitions section.] (Viewed 28 November 2018. AAA000155-56; AAA00542-43).

2017 - news mentions and installation photos - International Silver Company 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); and an installation photo of Charter Company / ISC. (1928). Cocktail shaker. (Dallas Museum of Art collection), and International Silver Co. (1927). "Boston Lighthouse" cocktail shaker. Silver plate. (Private lender)]. Hyperallergic. (Viewed 29 November 2018. B01244).

2017-18 - exhibition catalogue - International Silver Co. in Cooper Hewitt and Cleveland exhibitions

Coffin, Sarah D. and Harrison, Stephen. (2017) The Jazz Age: American style in the 1920s exhibition catalogue. 379 pp. Cleveland: Cleveland Museum of Art. [Venues: Cooper-Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, New York (7 April - 20 August 2017) and Cleveland Museum of Art (30 September 2017 - 14 January 2018); exhibited designs: Meriden Silver Plate Co. / International Silver Co. (1928). Cocktail shaker. (Cooper Hewitt collection.) (Cooper Hewitt venue only); Paul Lobel for Wilcox Silver Plate Co. / ISC. (1934). Four-piece tea service. (Metropolitan Museum of Art collection.); Eliel Saarinen for Wilcox Silver Plate Co. / ISC. (c. 1932-33). Tea urn. (Dallas Museum of Art collection).] (Viewed 29 November 2018. A02036-41; A02766; B01246-49).

2017 - photo in article - Meriden Silver Plate Co. / International Silver Co. in Cooper Hewitt exhibition

Meier, Allison. (10 July 2017). The novelty and excess of American design during the Jazz Age [in The jazz age: American style in the 1920s at Cooper-Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, New York (7 April - 20 August 2017), with installation photo of Meriden Silver Plate Co. / International Silver Co. (1928). Cocktail shaker. (Cooper Hewitt collection.) (12th photo, to the right of the owl-shaped shaker.)] Hyperallergic. (Viewed 29 November 2018. B01250-51).

2017- - ISC in Newark Museum exhibition

Newark Museum, NJ. (c. 2017). Exhibition webpage for Style and status in sterling: American silver. [Exhibition including: Edward S. Buchko for ISC. (1955-57). Hot beverage carafe; Jean Theobald for WSPC / ISC. (c. 1928). Cream pitcher and sugar bowl on tray. (Both Newark Museum collection.)] (Newark Museum collection.)] (Viewed 18 November 2018. A02764-65; D00574).

2019 - article

Braznell, W. Scott. (March / April 2019). The history and the marks of The Charter Company, a special division of the International Silver Company. Silver Magazine, [page number(s) unknown]. (Viewed 6 October 2020. E01688).

  • See worldcat.org for possible locations.


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n. d. - fifteen advertisements

International Silver Co. / Holmes & Edwards Silver Company. (undated). Fifteen advertisements. Some noted as in Ladies’ Home Journal. (Viewed 21 August 2018. L00641-54).

n. d. - various pattern illustrations

International Silver Co. / Holmes & Edwards Silver Company. (undated). Various pattern illustrations. (Viewed 21 August 2018. L00655-57).

after 1898 - wrapper

International Silver Company / Wm Rogers Mfg. Co. (after 1898). Wrapper. (Viewed 22 August 2018. L00677).

1898-c. 1950 - postcard, buildings illustration

International Silver Company. (1898-c. 1950). Postcard, buildings illustration [formerly "Meriden Britannia Company"]. (Viewed 22 August 2018. L00695).

n. d. - price list

International Silver Co. / Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co. (undated). Price list - sterling silver hollow ware. (Viewed 30 July 2018. C00207-01).

  • Offline - Meriden Historical Society, Meriden, CT.

n. d. - price list

International Silver Co. / Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co. (undated). Price list - Warwick - sterling silver spoons, forks, knives, etc. (Viewed 30 July 2018. C00207-02).

  • Offline - Meriden Historical Society, Meriden, CT.

n. d. - price list

International Silver Co. / Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co. (undated). Price list - Vandyke with applied initials - sterling silver spoons, forks, knives, etc. (Viewed 30 July 2018. C00207-03).

  • Offline - Meriden Historical Society, Meriden, CT.

n. d. - price list

International Silver Co. / Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co. (undated). Price lists - International Sterling. (Viewed 30 July 2018. C00207-04).

  • Offline - Meriden Historical Society, Meriden, CT.

n. d. - price list

Superior Silver Co. / Wilcox Silver Plate Co. / International Silver Co. (undated). Revised price list - white metal hollow ware, electro plated. (Viewed 30 July 2018. C00207-05).

  • Offline - Meriden Historical Society, Meriden, CT.

n. d. - box for silverware

International Silver Company / Wm. Rogers. (undated). Box for silverware. (Object no. L992.D.024.002. Viewed 22 July 2018. E00096-97).

n. d. - financial pamphlets

International Silver Company. (undated). [Financial pamphlets - 7 items in an envelope.] (Viewed 3 August 2017. A02799.)

n. d. - internal communications pamphlet

International Silver Company. (undated). [Economic pamphlet - 1 item in an envelope.] (Viewed 3 August 2017. A02800.)

n. d. - design catalogue

International Silver Company. (19—?). International silverplate: Barbour products. 240 leaves. ("Each plate is headed by "The Barbour Silver Company, Meriden, Conn." and includes a plate number".) (Updated 11 April 2017. A00594.)

n. d. - design brochure

International Silver Company, Fine Arts Division. (undated). Illustrations of international sterling. 15 leaves. (Viewed 16 October 2016. A01216.)

n. d. - booklet

Adam, Ann. (undated). Setting your table with simple charm, gracious formality booklet, 20 pp. The International Silver Company of Canada. (Cat. no. 1999.7.26. Viewed 20 July 2018. E00049).

1900s - design catalogue

International Silver Company / Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. (1900s). [trade catalogue]. Hartford, CT. (Updated 26 April 2017. A01428.)

n. d. - ring binder

International Silver Company / Forbes Silver Company. (undated). Silver plated hollow ware — ring binder. ["Similar loose leaf pages to cat. no. 289".] Number of pages unknown. (Viewed 28 July 2018. C00199-05).

  • Offline - Meriden Historical Society, Meriden, CT.

n. d. - two binders

International Silver Company / Forbes Silver Company. (undated). Two binders [contents unknown]. [Viewed 28 July 2018. C00199-06(-07)].

  • Offline - Meriden Historical Society, Meriden, CT.

n. d. - folio

International Silver Company / Barbour Silver Company. (undated). Puritan pewter Barbour products folio. ["Post bound folio of photo plates".] (Viewed 27 July 2018. C00186-07).

  • Offline - Meriden Historical Society, Meriden, CT.

n. d. - collection of catalogue pages

International Silver Company / Barbour Silver Company. (undated). Collection of catalogue pages, 8 1/2 x 11". (Viewed 27 July 2018. C00186-09).

  • Offline - Meriden Historical Society, Meriden, CT.

n. d. - collection of catalogue pages

International Silver Company / Barbour Silver Company. (undated). Collection of catalogue pages ("English Sheffield" designs), 11 x 17". (Viewed 27 July 2018. C00186-10).

  • Offline - Meriden Historical Society, Meriden, CT.

n. d. - design catalogue

International Silver Company / Meriden Britannia Co. (undated). Hotel Silver – Silver Service for Hotels, Steam Ships, Restaurants etc. 4 pp. (Viewed 19 February 2017. AAA00570-045.)

  • Offline - Meriden Historical Society, Meriden, CT.

n. d. - brochure

International Silver Company. (undated). For timeless beauty... International Sterling... loveliest by design [10-paneled brochure]. [Shows the following flatware patterns: 1810, Angelique, Blossom Time, Brocade, Continental, Joan of Arc, Pine Spray, Prelude, Rhapsody, Royal Danish, Silver Iris, Silver Melody, Silver Rhythm, Wild Rose.] (Viewed 22 August 2017. (AAA00665a,b,c).

  • Offline - Meriden Public Library, "Meriden - International Silver Company" file.

n. d. - design catalogue

International Silver Company. Fine Arts Division. (undated). Pine tree, the spirit of modern America expressed in sterling silver. Meriden, CT. Number of pages unknown. (Updated 28 April 2017. A00592.)

n. d. - design catalogue

International Silver Company. Sterling Silver Division. (undated). Orchid, a new design in international sterling. Wallingford, CT; Number of pages unknown. (Updated 28 April 2017. A00593.)

n. d. - design catalogue

International Silver Company. (1900s). [Trade catalogue and price lists]. [Related companies: 1847 Rogers Bros.; Holmes & Edwards Inlaid; Wm. Rogers & Son; H.O. Hurlbert & Sons.] (Updated 23 April 2017. A01426.)

n. d. - design catalogue

International Silver Company / (Meriden Britannia). (19—?). Price list of 1847 Rogers Bros. spoons, forks, knives, etc., book no. 70. 61 pp. [Some tears and water damage.] (Updated 7 May 2017. A01449; C00014-37.)

n. d. - design catalogue

International Silver Company / Meriden Britannia. (undated). Catalogue of ecclesiastical gold and silver plate and sterling silver [catalogue no. 184]. Approx. 80 pp. (Updated 28 June 2018. A00615; AAA03376-20.)

n. d. - design catalogue

International Silver Company / Wilcox Silver Plate Co. (undated). "Albemarle" service. 4 pp. (Viewed 20 February 2017. AAA00570 - 066.)

  • Offline - Meriden Historical Society, Meriden, CT.

n. d. - design catalogue or brochure

International Silver Company / Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co. (undated; after 1898). Sterling silver designs - sterling silver spoons and forks with fancy pieces and cutlery [cat. or brochure no. 4]. Number of pages unknown. (Viewed 31 July 2018. C00204-09).

  • Offline - Meriden Historical Society, Meriden, CT.

n. d. - design catalogue or brochure

International Silver Company / Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co. (undated; after 1898). The Stratford and other designs [cat. or brochure no. 10]. Number of pages unknown. (Viewed 31 July 2018. C00204-10).

  • Offline - Meriden Historical Society, Meriden, CT.

n. d. - price list

International Silver Company / Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co. (undated; after 1898). Price list — sterling silver spoons, forks, knives, etc. [cat. or brochure no. 32]. Number of pages unknown. (Viewed 31 July 2018. C00204-11).

  • Offline - Meriden Historical Society, Meriden, CT.

n. d. - design brochure presumably

International Silver Company / Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co. (undated). Sterling silver toilet ware and manicure goods— new and attractive styles including the famous Shirley, design brochure presumably. Number of pages unknown. (Viewed 1 August 2018. C00206-09).

  • Offline - Meriden Historical Society, Meriden, CT.

n. d. - design brochure presumably

International Silver Company / Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co. (undated). Sterling silver toilet ware and manicure goods, design brochure presumably. Number of pages unknown. (Viewed 1 August 2018. C00206-10).

  • Offline - Meriden Historical Society, Meriden, CT.

n. d. - design brochure presumably

International Silver Company / Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co. (undated). Sterling silver toilet ware and manicure goods, new and attractive styles, design brochure presumably [no. 158]. Number of pages unknown. (Viewed 1 August 2018. C00206-11).

  • Offline - Meriden Historical Society, Meriden, CT.

n. d. - Lurelle Guild / ISC papers

(Various dates). Papers of Lurelle Guild, designer, concerning the International Silver Company. (Includes design drawings and letters.) (Viewed 15 May 2018).


Footnotes:

[6] See Thompson, Eleanor McD. (1991). Guide to the microfiche edition of trade catalogues at the Winterthur Museum, part 2, (entry no. 3123). 184 pp. Winterthur Museum, Delaware. [A00868; A00886] (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.)

[7] McKinstry, E. Richard / Winterthur Museum. (1984). Trade catalogues at Winterthur: A guide to the literature of merchandising, 1750 to 1980. [Entry no. 1704, p. 296]. Garland Publishing: New York and London. Viewed 19 June 2016. (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.) [A00518; A00905]



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