Meriden Britannia Company design catalogues and historical information

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Meriden Britannia Company catalogue


Meriden Britannia Company dessert service


At top, interior cover page of Meriden Britannia Co. design catalogue (1891). Below, illustration of dessert service in The masterpieces of the Centennial international exhibition, (1876), p. 187. See listings below.


"MERIDEN BRITANNIA CO. (THE)
In the year 1852 Messrs. I. C. Lewis, L. J. Curtis, W. W. Lyman, H. C. Wilcox and other gentlemen of Meriden, Conn., organized a manufacturing company for the production of articles in britannia metal and adopted the corporate name of Meriden Britannia Co... From a moderate beginning the plant of this Company has increased until its floor surface covers over eight acres of space. It is one of the representative establishments of its kind in the world... Manufacturers of "1847" Rodgers [sic] Bros. Silver Ware; Gold and Silver Plate on Fine Nickel Silver and White Metal; Tea, Coffee and Water Sets, Candelabra, Epergnes, Fruit Dishes, Cake Baskets, Baking Dishes, etc. etc. Offices: New York, Chicago, Meriden, London, Paris, San Francisco, and Hamilton, Ont."

— D.H. Hurd & Co. in Town and city atlas of the State of Connecticut. Compiled from government surveys, county records and personal investigations (1893), p. 211. (See entry below.)



Meriden Britannia Company design catalogues and historical information (by year)


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1850s

Various newspapers, magazines and other sources

(c. 1852-). Various newspapers, magazines and other sources - search engines. (Updated 26 April 2020. C01284-86; D01195; D01210; D01213; H01213).

1853-1931 - company records

International Silver Company. (1853-1931). International Silver Company records. [Including Meriden Britannia Company.] (Viewed 15 May 2016. A00419.)

1853 - price list

Meriden Britannia Company. (1853). The Meriden Britannia Co’s price list. 33 pp. [No illustrations.] (Updated 13 November 2017. AAA00695; AAA00700-005.)

1854 - price list

Meriden Britannia Company. (1854). List and prices of ware manufactured by the Meriden Britannia Company. 96 pp. [No illustrations.] (Viewed 13 November 2017. AAA00700-006.)

  • Offline - Meriden Historical Society, Meriden, CT.

1855 - price list

Meriden Britannia Company. (1855). Price list of articles manufactured by the Meriden Britannia Company. 34 pp. [No illustrations.] (Viewed 13 November 2017. AAA00700-007.)

  • Offline - Meriden Historical Society, Meriden, CT.

1855 - design catalogue excerpt

Meriden Britannia Company. (1855). Reprinted section of page showing 3 designs for dinner casters and one toy caster, reprinted page from catalogue showing 3 spittoons, and 4 grease and 6 fluid lamps (1855). In Hogan, Edmund P. (1980). The elegance of old silver plate and some personalities, (pp. 48-9, 80, 124). (Updated 20 April 2017. DM.)

1856 - missing design catalogue

Meriden Britannia Company. (1856). [Catalogue]. Number of pages unknown. No copy in a public library known to exist. [1]

1856 - design catalogue excerpt

Meriden Britannia Company. (1856). Reprinted page of catalogue (1856). In Scheips, Marguerite T. 1995). The Miller Company: The first 150 years, (p. 20). Miller Company: Meriden, CT. (Updated 19 April 2017. A02239.)

1856 - map

(1856). Map of New Haven County, Connecticut [with marking for Meriden Britannia (location north of Britannia St.) and also listed in business directory]. H & C. T. Smith: Philadelphia. (Viewed 1 October 2020. E01632).

c. 1856-57 - design catalogue

Meriden Britannia Company. (c. 1856-57). Price list of articles manufactured by the Meriden Britannia Company. [including designs of dinner casters, spittoons, grease and fluid lamps; "Earliest known illustrated catalogue".] 96 pp. (Updated 13 November 2017. AAA00696; AAA00700-008.)

  • Offline - Meriden Historical Society, Meriden, CT.
  • Offline citation in: Hogan, E. P. (January-February 1971). The old-fashioned dinner caster. Spinning Wheel, pp. 20-22. Article in: "Meriden - Industries - Silver" file, Meriden Public Library, CT. (Hogan dates this as 1855 in the article.)
  • See worldcat.org for other locations.

1859 - design catalogue

Meriden Britannia Company. (1859). Price list of articles manufactured by the Meriden Britannia Company. 73 pp. (Updated 23 April 2017. A00596.)


1860s

1860 - building illustration

(1860). Meriden Britannia Co. building illustration. (Accession number 1992.85.3. Viewed 21 May 2020. H01613).

1861 - price list

Meriden Britannia Company. (1861). Price list of articles manufactured by the Meriden Britannia Co. 24 pp. (Viewed 27 July 2018. C00188-03).

  • Offline - Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford, CT (reference for this, MHS below).
  • Offline - Meriden Historical Society, Meriden, CT (copy of CHS original).

1861 - design catalogue excerpts reprint

Meriden Britannia Company. (1861). Reprinted illustration showing 8 cake baskets from 1861 catalogue. In: Hogan, Edmund P. (1977). An American heritage: A book on the International Silver Company, (p. 25). Taylor Publishing Company: Dallas, TX. (Updated 20 April 2017. DM.)

1861 - design catalogue excerpts reprint

Meriden Britannia Company. (1861). [Possibly attributed to 1861 catalogue]. See 5 illustrations of call bells with 1861 attribution in general in: Hogan, Edmund P. (1980). The elegance of old silver plate and some personalities, (p. 22). Schiffer Publishing Limited: Exton, PA. (Updated 20 April 2017. DM.)

1862 - price list

Meriden Britannia Company. (1862). Appendix to April 1, 1861 Price List “New Patterns”. 16 pp. (Viewed 18 February 2017. AAA00570 - 013.)

  • Offline - Meriden Historical Society, Meriden, CT.

c. 1862 - design catalogue

Meriden Britannia Company. (after 1862). 1847 Rogers Brothers Spoons, Forks, Knives, etc. [Catalogue No. 36.] 163 pp. (Updated 23 April 2017. A00464; A01477; C00001-41.)

1863 - advertisement

James H. Hoes, Chicago, IL. (30 August 1863). Advertisement: "Silver Ware and Diamond Work made to order. A large and complete assortment of Plated Goods... Meriden Brit Co. ..." [with no illustrations]. Chicago Daily Tribune, p. 1, col. 9. (Viewed 28 June 2019. E00924-25).

1864 - price list

Meriden Britannia Company. (1864). Price list of articles manufactured by … West Meriden, CT. (Updated 23 April 2017. A00328.)

1864 - historical information

Bishop, J. Leander. (1864). On "Meriden Britannia", (p. 756). In A history of American manufactures from 1608 to 1860. [Brief mention, see excerpt below.] Philadelphia: Edward Young & Co. (Viewed 1 June 2017. A02568-70.)

"[The] Meriden Britannia Company, [in 1860], employed 320 hands and produced a value of $480,000" (excerpt from above).


1865-68 - merchant papers

John Sise (merchant, Portsmouth, NH). (1865-68). Meriden Britannia Co. name in Invoice Book, 1865-1868 (acc. 69x35). (p. 68, folder 1 of 1). (Viewed 26 May 2020. H01698).

1866 - advertisement

John B. Shefferly, Detroit, MI. (13 October 1866). Advertisement: "Important to hotel and boarding-house keepers... fine assortment of Meriden Britannia Co.’s silver-plated Castors, Spoons, Forks... " [with no illustration]. Detroit Free Press, p. 7, col. 5. (Viewed 4 June 2019. E00605-06).

  • See worldcat.org for possible locations.

1867 - price list

Meriden Britannia Company. (15 February 1867). Price list of Britannia spoons, also, plated argentine spoons. 11 pp. Hartford: Press of Case, Lockwood & Co. (Viewed 20 June 2016. C00014-18.)

  • Offline - Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford, call no. Q683.82 M651p.

1867 - price list

Meriden Britannia Company. (1867). Price list of Britannia ware. 34 pp. (Viewed 27 July 2018. C00187-06).

  • Offline - Meriden Historical Society, Meriden, CT.

1867 - design catalogue

Meriden Britannia Company. (1867). Heavily Electro Plated Nickel Silver and White Metal Goods. West Meriden, CT. 192 pp. (Updated 8 May 2020. A00597; H01461.)

1867 - design catalogue reprint

Meriden Britannia Company (1867). Heavily electro plated nickel silver and white metal goods. 192 pp. “Reprint” in Trade catalogues at Winterthur (microform), (v. 1) (1984). Clearwater Pub. Co.: New York. (Updated 23 April 2017. A00518; A00902; A00904.) [3]

1867 - design catalogue reprint

Meriden Britannia Company (1867). Heavily electro plated nickel silver and white metal goods. 192 pp. "Reprint" in Trade Catalogues at the Winterthur Museum, Part 2 microfiche (no. 3098). (c. 1991). University Publications of America: Bethesda, MD. (Viewed 19 June 2016. A00868; A00889-91.) [2]

1867 - price list

Meriden Britannia Company. (1867). Price list of articles manufactured by the Meriden Britannia Company. 192 pp. (For Winterthur copy, notation in 1984 reprint below may be applicable: "Missing pages 113, 114, 171, 172. Used by Rogers, Smith, & Co.") (Viewed 23 April 2017. A02254.)

1867 - price list reprint

Meriden Britannia Company. (1867). Price list of articles manufactured by the Meriden Britannia Company. ("Missing pages 113, 114, 171, 172. Used by Rogers, Smith, & Co.") 192 pp. “Reprint” in Trade catalogues at Winterthur (microform), (v. 1) (entry 1665, p. 290), (1984). Clearwater Pub. Co.: New York. (Viewed 19 June 2016. A00518; A00902; A00904.) [4]

1867 - design catalogue excerpt reprint

Meriden Britannia Company. (1867). [Presumably selected pages from unspecified 1867 design catalogue]. In Pyne Press. (1972). Victorian silverplated holloware; tea services, caster sets, ice water pitchers, card receivers, napkin rings, knife rests, toilet sets, goblets, cups, trays and waiters, epergnes, butter dishes, pickle casters, salts, tureens, communion services. Compiled by the editors of the Pyne Press. 156 pp. 16-page bibliography. Princeton, NJ. (Updated 23 April 2017. A01452; A02255.)

1867 - design catalogue excerpt, reprint

Meriden Britannia Company. (1867). [Selected catalogue pages reprinted in "Richard Kurtzman’s "Pages from the Past: Catalogue pages from Meriden Britannia Company dated 1867 showcasing Britannia metal items".] Silver Magazine, March / April 2015. (Viewed 6 September 2016. G00196.)

1867 - Meriden Britannia in Paris exposition

(1868). Paris Universal Exposition, 1867. Reports of the United States Commissioners. General survey of the exhibition; with a report on the character and condition of the United States section. [Exhibition dates: 1 April - 31 October 1867. Listed: Meriden Britannia Company (p. 266)]. Government Printing Office: Washington. (Viewed 16 June 2016. A00845-46.)

> Exhibited unspecified tableware by Meriden Britannia Company, in the restaurant.


1867 advertisements

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1867 - three advertisements

Davis Collamore & Co., New York. (14, 21, 28 September 1867). Advertisements: "... Silver-plated Ware... Meriden Britannia Co. ... " [with no illustrations]. New York Tribune. (Viewed 2 June 2019. C00965-66; C00968).

  • See worldcat.org for possible locations: 14 September 1867, p. 8; 21 September 1867, p. 8, cols. 5-6; 28 September 1867, p. 8, cols. 5-6.

1867 - two advertisements

Geo. H. Kitchen & Co., New York. (3 & 10 October 1867). Advertisements: Silver-Plated Ware. ICE PITCHERS, TEA SETS, COFFEE URNS, CASTORS... Meriden Britannia Company... " [with no illustrations]. New York Observer and Chronicle, p. 319. (Viewed 1 June 2019. C00969-70).

  • See worldcat.org for possible locations: 3 October 1867, p. 319; 10 October 1867, p. 827.



1867 patents

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1867 - patent - design for the handle of a caster

Horace C. Wilcox, assignor to Meriden Britannia Company. (1 January 1867). Design no. 2540: Design for the handle of a caster. (Viewed 27 March 2018. AAA01577).

1867 - patent - design for a caster-frame

Horace C. Wilcox, assignor to Meriden Britannia Company. (1 January 1867). Design no. 2541: Design for a caster-frame. (Viewed 20 March 2018. AAA001369).

1867 - patent - design for a caster frame

Horace C. Wilcox, assignor to Meriden Britannia Company. (22 January 1867). Design no. 2564: Design for a caster frame. (Viewed 20 March 2018. AAA001370).

1867 - patent - design for a caster frame

Horace C. Wilcox, assignor to Meriden Britannia Company. (22 January 1867). Design no. 2565: Design for a caster frame. (Viewed 27 March 2018. AAA01578).

1867 - patent - design for the handle of a fork or spoon

Dennis C. Wilcox, assignor to Meriden Britannia Company. (6 August 1867). Design no. 2741: Design for the handle of a fork or spoon. (Viewed 22 March 2018. AA01432).

1867 - patent - improvements in the manufacture of tea and coffee-pots

William W. Lyman, assignor to Meriden Britannia Company. (15 October 1867). Letters patent no. 69,922: Improvements in the manufacture of tea and coffee-pots. (Viewed 13 April 2018. AAA02239).

1867 - patent - improvement in the construction of salvers

Seth C. Babbitt, assignor to Meriden Britannia Company. (12 November 1867). Letters patent no. 70,682: Improvement in the construction of salvers. (Viewed 13 April 2018. AAA02240).

1867 - patent - improved casket-handle

William M. Smith, assignor to Meriden Britannia Company. (12 November 1867). Letters patent no. 70,759: Improved casket-handle. (Viewed 13 April 2018. AAA02241).



1867-68 - design catalogue and price list

Meriden Britannia Company. (1867-68). Illustrated catalogue and price list of the Meriden Britannia Company [with appendix]. Approx. 300 pp. (Viewed 27 July 2018. C00187-10).

* Offline - Meriden Historical Society, Meriden, CT.

1868 - price list

Meriden Britannia Company. (June 1868). … Appendix to Meriden Britannia Co.’s price list of August 1867. Springfield, MA: Samuel Bowles & Co. Printers and binders. 34 pp. (Updated 27 July 2018. A00940-05; C00014-08; C00187-08.)

  • Offline - Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford, call no. FF974.62 M651mb;
  • Offline - Yale University library, New Haven, Folio S43 1867A.
  • Offline - Meriden Historical Society, Meriden, CT.

1868 - historical information

Bishop, J. Leander. (1868). "Manufactures in Meriden" (mentions Meriden Britannia Company), (pp. 424-26). In A history of American manufactures from 1608-1860 (3rd edition, revised and enlarged). Philadelphia: Edward Young & Co. (Viewed 15 June 2016. A00816-18.)


1868 articles

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1868 - letter to editor / advertisement?

(1 January 1868). Rogers & Bro.’s spoons and forks ("... I have sold spoons and forks with this mark ’Rogers & Bro. A. 1.’ ... 1847 Rogers Bros. [/ Meriden Britannia Co.] ... F. M. Bennett, Jr."). Urbana Union (Urbana, Ohio), p. 3, col. 4. (Viewed 31 October 2020. F01722).

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

1868 - feature article

(7 March 1868). Meriden manufactures [with focus on Meriden Britannia Company]. Hartford Daily Courant, p. 2. (Viewed 16 December 2018. C00332).

  • See worldcat.org for locations.

"... The company manufactures something over 3000 different styles or articles, and it may be easily imagined that some room is required to show them all. Among the new articles brought out recently are very large and elegant ice urns of a new pattern, tea and coffee urns of various styles, fire trumpets, rich and gorgeous epergnes, celery glasses and berry dishes of new patterns, and some delightful little flower vases. ..." (Excerpt from above.)




1868 advertisements

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1868 - advertisement

J. C. Blackman, Elmira, NY. (13 February 1868). Advertisement: " Silver-Plated Table Ware... These goods are manufactured at West Meriden, Connecticut, by the Meriden Brit. Co. ..." [with no illustrations]. Daily Advertiser (Elmira, New York), p. 2, col. 5. (Viewed 22 April 2020. D01274).

1868 - advertisement

Davis Collamore & Co., New York. (17 April 1868). Advertisement: "A new table knife... Silver Plated Goods from ... Meriden Britannia Co. ... " [with no illustrations]. Evening Post (New York), presumably p. 3, col. 10. (Viewed 23 April 2020. C01217).

1868 - advertisement

Davis Collamore & Co., New York. (23 April 1868). Advertisement: "... Silver Plated Goods from Meriden Britannia Co. ... " [with no illustrations]. New York Evangelist, p. 5. (Viewed 1 June 2019. C00971).

  • See worldcat.org for possible locations.

1868 - advertisement

G. Collamore & Co., New York. (16 July 1868). Advertisement: "Something New! ... An Economic Invention in Silver Plating... 1847 Rogers Bros. ... Meriden Britannia Co. ... " [with abstract illustration of spoon]. New-York Daily Tribune, p. 8, cols. 4-5. (Viewed 3 June 2019. E00607).

  • See worldcat.org for possible locations.

1868 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Company. (2 September 1868). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of the finest quality of Silver Plated Goods, Show Rooms, 199 Broadway, New York and at West Meriden, Conn. ... " [with no illustrations]. Meriden Daily Republican, p. 1, col. 2. (Viewed 20 July 2019. C01073).

1868 - advertisement

Toothill Brothers [/ Meriden Britannia & Plateworks]. (2 September 1868). Advertisement: "Toothill Brothers, Manufacturers of Britannia, Gold and Silver Plated Goods, Consisting of Tea Sets, Cake and Fruit Baskets, Castors, Urns, Butter Coolers, Ice Pitchers, Spoons, Etc. Meriden Britannia & Plate Works. Meriden, Conn... " [with no illustrations]. Meriden Daily Republican, presumably p. 4, col. 1. (Viewed 20 July 2019. C01072).

1868 - advertisement

G. Collamore & Co., New York. (5 November 1868). Advertisement: "Something New! ... An Economic Invention in Silver Plating... 1847 Rogers Bros. ... Meriden Britannia Co. ... " [with abstract illustration of spoon]. The Independent (New York), p. 8. (Viewed 16 June 2019. D00811-12).

  • See worldcat.org for possible locations.

1868 - advertisement

Davis Collamore & Co., New York. (24 December 1868). Advertisement: "Silver-Plated Goods... Meriden Britannia Co. ... " [with no illustrations]. New York Observer and Chronicle, p. 411. (Viewed 3 June 2019. E00608).

  • See worldcat.org for possible locations.



1868 patents

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1868 - patent - design for a pitcher

Horace C. Wilcox, assignor to the Meriden Britannia Company. (3 March 1868). Design no. 2,946: Design for a pitcher. (Viewed 18 October 2021. Q00767).

1868 - patent - improvement in plating spoons and other articles

Marshall L. Forbes, assignor to Meriden Britannia Company. (10 March 1868). Letters patent no. 75,258: Improvement in plating spoons and other articles. (Viewed 16 March 2018. AAA01217).

1868 - patent - improved butter-dish

William W. Lyman, assignor to Meriden Britannia Company. (28 July 1868). Letters patent no. 80,297: Improved butter-dish. (Viewed 16 March 2018. AAA01218).

1868 - patent - improvement in the manufacture of double-wall ice-pitchers

Dennis C. Wilcox, assignor to the Meriden Britannia Company. (3 November 1868). Letters patent no. 83,747: Improvement in the manufacture of double-wall ice-pitchers. (Viewed 18 October 2021. Q00766).



1869 - price list

Meriden Britannia Company. (1869). The Meriden Britannia Co.’s illustrated and descriptive price list of coffin and casket trimmings. 27 pages. (Viewed 24 June 2016. A00940-03.)

  • Offline - Yale University library, New Haven, call no. UT2345 +I55 1869.


1869 advertisements

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1869 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Company. (26 March 1869). Advertisement: "Manufacturers of the finest quality of Silver Plated Goods, Show Rooms, 199 Broadway, New York, and at West Meriden, Conn. ... " Meriden Daily Republican, p. 1, col. 3. (Viewed 16 July 2019. H01094).

1869 - two advertisements

Meriden Britannia Company / 1847 Rogers Bros. (2 April 1869). Advertisement: "... Invite special attention to a valuable patented improvement in, Silver-Plated Spoons and Forks... 1847, Rogers Bros. XII... Electro-Plated Nickel and White Metal Table and Communion Ware... " [with no illustrations]. Evening Post (New York, NY). (Viewed 5 May 2019; H00688-90).

1869 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Company. (16 June 1869). Advertisement: "... Meriden Britannia Company... Salesroom, 199 Broadway, N. Y. ..." [no illustrations]. The New York Tribune, p. 8, col. 6. (Viewed 6 October 2018. B00785).

1869 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Company. (2 October 1869). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of the finest quality of Silver Plated Goods, Show Rooms, 199 Broadway, New York and at West Meriden, Conn. ... " [with no illustrations]. Meriden Daily Republican, p. 1, col. 4. Viewed 21 July 2019. C01092).

1869 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Company. (1 December 1869). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of the finest quality of Silver Plated Goods, Show Rooms, 199 Broadway, New York and at West Meriden, Conn. ... " [with no illustrations]. Meriden Daily Republican, p. 1, col. 4. (Viewed 21 July 2019. C01098).



1869 patents

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1869 - patent - improved baking-dish

H. C. Wilcox, assignor to Meriden Britannia Company. (9 February 1869). Letters patent no. 86,791: Improved baking-dish. (Viewed 16 March 2018. AAA01219).

1869 - patent - design for a casket-handle

H. C. Wilcox, assignor to Meriden Britannia Company. (27 July 1869). Design no. 3592: Design for a casket-handle. (Viewed 21 March 2018. AAA01400).

1869 - patent - improvements in casket-handles

H. C. Wilcox, assignor to Meriden Britannia Company. (10 August 1869). Letters patent no. 93,508: Improvements in casket-handles. (Viewed 16 March 2018. AAA01220).



186? - price list

Meriden Britannia Company. (186?). Price list of articles manufactured by the Meriden Britannia Co. ("Sample room, corner of John & Gold Sts., New York."— cover.) 90 pp. (Might be same catalogue as above.) (Updated 23 April 2017. A00813.)


1870s

1870 - historical information

Davis, Charles Henry Stanley. (1870). "Meriden Britannia" section including illustration (pp. 482-84). In History of Wallingford, Conn. From its settlement in 1670 to the present time: Including Meriden, which was one of its parishes until 1806, and Cheshire, which was incorporated in 1780. (Also see "Manufactures section": pp. 472-495.) Meriden: Published by the author. (Viewed 17 November 2016. A00793-94.)


1870 advertisements

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1870 - advertisement

J. C. Blackman, Elmira, NY. (1 January 1870). Text-based advertisement: "... offers the bon ton of Holiday gifts and bridal presents... manufactured by... Meriden Britannia Company... " Saturday Evening Review (Elmira, New York), p. 8, col. 4. (Viewed 22 April 2020. D01275).

1870 - advertisement

Davis Collamore & Co., New York. (13 January 1870). Advertisement: "... Meriden Britannia Co.’s Fine Silver-Plated Goods... " [with no illustrations]. The Independent (New York), p. 8, col. 8. (Viewed 21 June 2019. E00752).

  • See worldcat.org for possible locations.

1870 - advertisement

C. E. Walbridge, Buffalo, NY. (20 January 1870). Advertisement: "... Silver Plated Ware... Meridan Britannia Co. [sic] and Wilcox Silver Plate Co. ... " [with no illustrations]. The Buffalo Express (Buffalo, New York), unknown page number, col. 9. (Viewed 23 May 2019. H00968-69).

1870 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Co. (March 1870). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of the Finest Quality of Silver Plated Goods, West Meriden, Conn., Salesroom: No. 199 Broadway, New York" [with no illustrations]. The Aldine Press: A Typographical Art Journal, p. 36. (Viewed 2 June 2019. C00938-39).

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1870 - three advertisements

Meriden Britannia Company / 1847 Rogers Bros. (3, 10 & 14 June 1870). Advertisement: "... Celebrated Silver-Plated Porcelain-Lined Ice-Pitchers... Persian, Roman and Gothic Patterns of Forks and Spoons... 1847 Rogers Bros. ..." [with no illustrations]. The Evening Post (New York, NY). (Viewed 6 May 2019; H00691-95).

1870 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Company. (14 September 1870). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of the finest quality of Silver Plated Goods, Show Rooms, 199 Broadway, New York and at West Meriden, Conn. ... " [with no illustrations]. Meriden Daily Republican, p. 1, col. 3. (Viewed 23 July 2019. C01105).

1870 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Company. (5 December 1870). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of the finest quality of Silver Plated Goods..." [with no illustrations]. Meriden Daily Republican, p. 1, col. 3. (Viewed 16 July 2019. H01097).



1870 patents

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1870 - patent - design for sugar-tongs

Robert Wallace, assignor to Meriden Britannia Company. (24 May 1870). Design no. 4069: Design for sugar-tongs. (Viewed 21 March 2018. AAA01401).

1870 - patent - design for sugar-tongs

Robert Wallace, assignor to Meriden Britannia Company. (24 May 1870). Design no. 4070: Design for sugar-tongs. (Viewed 21 March 2018. AAA01402).

1870 - patent - design for sugar-tongs

Robert Wallace, assignor to Meriden Britannia Company. (24 May 1870). Design no. 4071: Design for sugar-tongs. (Viewed 24 March 2018. AAA01498).

1870 - patent - design for sugar-tongs

Robert Wallace, assignor to Meriden Britannia Company. (24 May 1870). Design no. 4072: Design for sugar-tongs. (Viewed 26 March 2018. AAA01565).

1870 - patent - design for sugar-tongs

Robert Wallace, assignor to Meriden Britannia Company. (24 May 1870). Design no. 4073: Design for sugar-tongs. (Viewed 26 March 2018. AAA01566).

1870 - patent - design for sugar-tongs

Robert Wallace, assignor to Meriden Britannia Company. (24 May 1870). Design no. 4074: Design for sugar-tongs. (Viewed 26 March 2018. AAA01567).

1870 - patent - improvement in lifting handles for coffins

Thomas T. Taylor, assignor to Meriden Britannia Company. (28 June 1870). Letters patent no. 104,899: Improvement in lifting handles for coffins. (Viewed 16 March 2018. AAA01221).

1870 - patent - design for a tea or coffee-pot

Horace C. Wilcox, assignor to Meriden Britannia Company. (19 July 1870). Design no. 4247: Design for a tea or coffee-pot. (Viewed 26 March 2018. AAA01568).



1870? - price list

Meriden Britannia Company. (1870?). Price list of Britannia & planished goods manufactured by Meriden Britannia co. Number of pages unknown. (Viewed 10 May 2016. C00001-18.)

  • Offline - Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford, call no. F974.62 M651mb 1870.

1871 - design catalogue

Meriden Britannia Company. (1871). Illustrated catalogue and price list of heavily plated goods manufactured by the Meriden Britannia Co. West Meriden, CT; 194 pp. (Updated 24 April 2017. A0324-26; C00001-32; A00610-11; A00894; A00940-07; A00954; AAA00570-014.)

1871 - design catalogue reprint

Meriden Britannia Company (1871). Illustrated catalogue and price list of heavily plated goods manufactured by the Meriden Britannia Co. 194 pp. "Reprint" in Trade Catalogues at the Winterthur Museum, Part 2 microfiche (no. 3099, p. 91). (c. 1991). University Publications of America: Bethesda, MD. (Viewed 19 June 2016. A00868; A00889; A00892-93.) [5]

1871 - news brief

(17 June 1871). The art of electro-plating [news brief, promotional; "... Meriden Britannia... most extensive of its kind in the world..."]. Evening Post (New York), p. 2, col. 4. (Viewed 9 May 2020. H01474).


1871 advertisements

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1871 - advertisement

Gilman Collamore, New York. (24 March 1871). Advertisement: "... Meriden Britannia Co.’s Silver-Plated Ware... A carefully selected stock of these justly celebrated goods for sale ... " [with no illustration]. Evening Post (New York), p. 3, col. 7. (Viewed 9 May 2020. H01472).

1871 - advertisement

Gilman Collamore, 731 Broadway, New York. (25 March 1871). Advertisement: "Meriden Britannia Co.’s Silver Plated Ware... " [with no illustration]. New-York Tribune, p. 8. (Viewed 8 June 2019. E00609).

  • See worldcat.org for possible locations.

1871 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Co. (1 July 1871). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of the finest quality of silver plated goods; show rooms, 199 Broadway, New York, and at West Meriden... " [with no illustrations]. Meriden Daily Republican, p. 1, col. 3. (Viewed 13 July 2021. R01494).

1871 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Co. (5 July 1871). Advertisement: "Silver-plated ware... No. 199 Broadway... silver-plated porcelain-lined ice-pitchers... Persian, Roman and Gothic patterns... 1847 Rogers Bro’s XII... " [with no illustrations of products]. Christian Union (New York), p. 15. (Viewed 16 June 2019. D00809-10).

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1871 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Company. (6 September 1871). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of the finest quality of Silver Plated Goods, Show Rooms, 199 Broadway, New York and at West Meriden, Conn. ... " [with no illustrations]. Meriden Daily Republican, p. 1, col. 2. (Viewed 24 July 2019. C01118).

1871 - advertisement

Samuel B. Massa, Brooklyn, NY. (9 September 1871). Advertisement: "... Meriden Britannia Co.’s celebrated silver plated ware... " [with no illustrations]. Brooklyn Daily Eagle (New York), presumably p. 4, col. 7. (Viewed 9 May 2020. H01473).

1871 - four advertisements

E. O. Hall & Son, Honolulu. (October - November 1871). Advertisement: "... A very fine assortment of the celebrated West Meriden Silver Plated ware..." [presumably Meriden Silver Plate Co. or Meriden Britannia Co.; with no relevant illustrations]. The Pacific Commercial Advertiser. (Viewed 28 September 2018. B00553-57).

1871 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Company. (5 December 1871). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of the finest quality of Silver Plated Goods, Show Rooms, 199 Broadway, New York and at West Meriden, Conn. ... " [with no illustrations]. Meriden Daily Republican, p. 1, col. 2. (Viewed 20 July 2019. C01084).

1871 - advertisement

J. E. Brinsmaid, Burlington, VT. (14 December 1871). Advertisement: "... Silver-plated goods... castors; cake baskets; vases; urns... tea or coffee pots; spoons; forks; knives ... 1847 Rogers [Bros.] A 1 XII... Meriden [Britannia] Co. ... " Burlington Democrat (Vermont), p. 3, col. 9. (Viewed 7 February 2021. D01885).

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1871 - advertisement

Bennett’s, presumably Urbana, Ohio. (c. 20 December 1871). Advertisement: "... Silver-Plated Forks and Spoons... ’1847 Rogers Bros.’ [/ Meriden Britannia Co.] New patterns— prices low... " [with no illustrations]. Urbana Union (Urbana, Ohio), page number unknown, col. 1. (Viewed 12 June 2019. F00866-68).

1871 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Company. (21 December 1871). Advertisement: "Silver-Plated Ware, The Meriden Britannia Company, 199 Broadway, N. Y. ... " [with no illustration]. Evening Post (New York), presumably p. 3, col. 7. (Viewed 9 May 2020. H01475).



1871 patents

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1871 - patent - improvement in covered articles for table-service

Horace C. Wilcox, assignor to the Meriden Britannia Company. (11 July 1871). Letters patent no. 117,026: Improvement in covered articles for table-service. (Viewed 27 May 2018. AAA03269).

1871 - patent - design for call-bell

Horace C. Wilcox, assignor to the Meriden Britannia Company. (8 August 1871). Design patent no. 5195: Design for call-bell. (Viewed 27 May 2018. AAA03270).

1871 - patent - design for tea-bell

Horace C. Wilcox, assignor to the Meriden Britannia Company. (8 August 1871). Design patent no. 5196: Design for tea-bell. (Viewed 28 May 2018. AAA03273).

1871 - patent - design for socket for lifting-handle

William M. Smith, assignor to the Meriden Britannia Company. (17 October 1871). Design patent no. 5319: Design for socket for lifting-handle. (Viewed 28 May 2018. AAA03274).

1871 - patent - design for pickle jars

John Jepson, assignor to the Meriden Britannia Company. (21 November 1871). Design patent no. 5371: Design for pickle jars. (Viewed 28 May 2018. AAA03275).



1872 - spotlighted article mention - Meriden Britannia Co. in Meriden Town Hall exhibition

(19 September 1872). The Agricultural Fair; A great variety; A fine exhibition (with mention of "... exhibition [Meriden] Britannia Co.’s wares... "). Meriden Daily Republican, p. 2, cols. 3-4. (Viewed 11 November 2020. F01869).

1872 - article mention - Meriden Britannia Co. in Meriden Town Hall exhibition

(20 September 1872). The Agricultural Fair [with mention of Meriden Britannia Co. ... "Meritorious Mention... plated ware, water cooler, tea set, etc."]. Meriden Daily Republican, p. 2, cols. 3-4. (Viewed 11 November 2020. F01835).

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1872 advertisements

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1872 - four advertisements

Meriden Britannia Co. (11 January 1872). Advertisements: "... Being the largest manufacturers of Silver-Plated Table Ware in the World... " [with no illustrations]. New York Observer and Chronicle. (Viewed 12 June 2019. E00610-13).

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1872 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Company, 550 Broadway, New York. (2 May 1872). Advertisement: "Silver-Plated Ware... Fine Electro-Plated Table-Ware... Porcelain-Lined Ice-Pitchers... 1847 Rogers Bros. ... " [with no illustrations]. Christian Advocate (Chicago, IL), p. 144. (Viewed 12 June 2019. E00614-15).

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1872 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Company. (11 July 1872). Advertisement: "Silver-Plated Ware... Fine Electro-Plated Table-Ware... Porcelain-Lined Ice-Pitchers... 1847 Rogers Bros. ... " [with no product illustrations]. New York Evangelist, p. 5. (Viewed 17 June 2019. D00808).

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1872 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Co. (12 October 1872). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of the finest-quality of silver-plated table ware, 550 Broadway, New York... " [with no illustrations]. Evening Post, unknown page number, col. 6. (Viewed 3 July 2019. F01050).



1872 patents

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1872 - patent - improvement in pickle-casters

Horace C. Wilcox, assignor to Meriden Britannia Company. (20 February 1872). Letters patent no. 123,961: Improvement in pickle-casters. (Viewed 16 March 2018. AAA01222).

1872 - patent - improvement in pickle casters

Horace C. Wilcox, assignor to the Meriden Britannia Company. (reissued 19 March 1872). Reissue no. 4820; letters patent no. 123,961 (20 February 1872): Improvement in pickle casters. (Viewed 28 May 2018. AAA03287).

1872 - patent - improvements in butter-dish drainers

Friend C. Booth, assignor to Meriden Britannia Company. (23 April 1872). Letters patent no. 125,876: Improvements in butter-dish drainers. (Viewed 16 March 2018. AAA01223).

1872 - patent - design for a tea-set

Horace C. Wilcox, assignor to the Meriden Britannia Company. (22 October 1872). Design patent no. 6217: Design for a tea-set. (Viewed 28 May 2018. AAA03278).

1872 - patent - design for a tea-set

Horace C. Wilcox, assignor to the Meriden Britannia Company. (22 October 1872). Design patent no. 6218: Design for a tea-set. (Viewed 28 May 2018. AAA03276).

1872 - patent - design for fork and spoon handles

Horace C. Wilcox, assignor to the Meriden Britannia Company. (22 October 1872). Design patent no. 6219: Design for fork and spoon handles. (Viewed 28 May 2018. AAA03277).

1872 - patent - design for coffin-handle

William M. Smith, assignor to the Meriden Britannia Company. (24 December 1872). Design patent no. 6324: Design for coffin-handle. (Viewed 27 May 2018. AAA03260).



c. 1872 - design catalogue

Meriden Britannia Company (c. 1872). Meriden Britannia Co’s Catalogue of Britannia & Planished Ware. 64 pp. (Viewed 18 February 2017. AAA00570-009.)

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1873 - design catalogue

Meriden Britannia Company. (July 1873). Appendix to price list of July 1st, 1871, of heavily plated goods. ("Includes illustrations of such objects as goblets, vases, spoon holders, egg cups, coffee urns, pickle stands, jewel caskets, sardine boxes, and wine stands.") 79 pp. (Updated 15 April 2017. A00911-16; AAA00570-010.)

1873 - design catalogue reprint

Meriden Britannia Company. (July 1873). Appendix to price list of July 1st, 1871, of heavily plated goods. 79 pp. “Reprint” in Trade catalogues at Winterthur (microform), (v. 1) (entry 1666, p. 290), (1984). Clearwater Pub. Co.: New York. (Updated 19 June 2016. A00518; A00902; A00904.) [6]

1873 - design catalogue excerpt reprint

Meriden Britannia Company. (1873). Reprinted illustration showing match safe with mouse design from catalogue. (1873). In Hogan, Edmund P. (1980). The elegance of old silver plate and some personalities, (p. 82). Schiffer Publishing Limited: Exton, PA. (Updated 20 April 2017. DM.)

1873 - Meriden Britannia in American Institute fair

(1873). Mention of Meriden Britannia Co. at 1873 American Institute fair, New York (10 September - 15 November 1873): "Silver medal awarded to Meriden Britannia Co. for best silverplated ware". In: May, Earl Chapin. (1947). A century of silver 1847-1947, (pp. 368-69). Robert M. McBride & Company: New York. (Updated 4 January 2019. AAA00328; AAA00588; L00843-44; DM.)

  • Yale University library, New Haven, call no. Jke33 C8 947M. (See worldcat.org for other locations.)
  • Offline - opening date - (15 August 1873). The American Institute Fair. New York Times, p. 2. (Viewed 4 January 2018.). (See worldcat.org for locations.)
  • Offline - closing date - (14 November 1873). City and suburban news: New-York. New York Times, p. 8. (Viewed 4 January 2018.). (See worldcat.org for locations.)

1873 - Meriden Britannia in American Institute fair

(1873). Brief mention of Meriden Britannia Co. at 1873 American Institute fair, New York (10 September - 15 November 1873). In: Meriden Britannia Company. (1886-87). Gold and silver plate. 450 pp. Reprinted in (1982) The Meriden silver-plate treasury. The complete catalogue of 1886-87 with 3200 illustrations, (unnumbered page in introduction). (With introduction by Edmund P. Hogan.) New York: Dover Publications. (Viewed 24 June 2016. A00952. AAA00328)

1873 - spotlighted news article

(23 December 1873). Headquarters for silver-plated goods [detailed three-paragraph article about Meriden Britannia Co. at no. 550 Broadway, New York]. New York Tribune, p. 5. (Viewed 9 December 2018. D00530).

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"No. 550 Broadway, the old stand of Tiffany & Co., never saw a choicer display of silver and silver-plated ware than the Meriden Britannia Company now have on exhibition there. This company are the largest exclusive manufacturers of silver-plated ware in the country, their reputation for the class of goods they make is second to none... " (Excerpt from above.)


1873 other articles

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1873 - news mention

(3 December 1873). The pride of Lexington; a magnificent display of goods for the Christmas holidays (at Messrs. Grimes & Venable, presumably Lexington, Missouri; with mention of Meriden Britannia Company & [1847] Rogers Bros.) Lexington Weekly Intelligencer (Lexington, Missouri), presumably p. 3, col. 4. (Viewed 28 September 2018. B00548).

1873 - news mention

(18 December 1873). Christmas is coming!! Where to ho to buy presents for the occasion [at Marshall and Cady, presumably Rutland, Vermont, with mention of Meriden Britannia Co.] Rutland Weekly Herald (Rutland, VT), p. 5, col. 3. (Viewed 28 September 2018. B00549-50).

1873 - news mention

(19 December 1873). Holiday gifts: Hints for purchasers [with section: "Meriden Britannia Co., No. 550 Broadway, has won a high reputation for the excellence of its silver plated ware, and the taste displayed in its designs..."]. New York Tribune, pp. 3-4. (Viewed 27 December 2018. D00524; E00461-62).



1873 advertisements

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1873 - two advertisements

Meriden Britannia Company. (12 & 19 February 1873). Advertisements: "... The Finest Quality of Silver-Plated Table-Ware. 550 Broadway, New York... " [with no illustration]. The Christian Union (New York) newspaper. (Viewed 29 May 2019. C00824-25; C00827).

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1873 - two advertisements

Meriden Britannia Company / 1847 Rogers Bros. (9 & 12 May 1873). Advertisement: "... Electro-Plated Table Ware, Spoons & Forks... 1847 Rogers Brothers... Porcelain-Lined Ice Pitchers... " [with no illustrations]. The Evening Post (New York, NY). (Viewed 6 May 2019; H00696-98).

1873 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Company. (4 September 1873). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of the finest quality of Silver Plated Goods, ... Sales Room 550 Broadway, New York..." [with no illustrations]. Meriden Daily Republican, p. 1, col. 4. (Viewed 3 August 2019. H01107).

1873 - four advertisements

Meriden Britannia Company / 1847 Rogers Bros. (15 & 29 October, 17 November, 3 December 1873). Advertisement: "... Silver-Plated Ware... Spoons and Forks... 1847 Rogers Bros. ..." [with no illustrations]. The Evening Post (New York, NY). (Viewed 6 May 2019; H00699-702).

1873 - advertisement

Wendell & Roberts, Albany, NY. (23 October 1873). Advertisement: "Grand combination... Meriden Britannia Co. ... tea sets, casters, fruit stands, syrup cups, etc., ice sets, cake baskets, butter dishes, epergnes... " [with no illustrations]. Albany Journal (Albany, New York), p. 1, col. 8. (Viewed 31 May 2020. H01875-76).

1873 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Company. (2 December 1873). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of the finest quality of Silver Plated Goods, ... Sales Room 550 Broadway, New York..." [with no illustrations]. Meriden Daily Republican, p. 1, col. 3. (Viewed 3 August 2019. H01111).



1874 - design catalogue excerpt reprint

Meriden Britannia Company. (1874). Illustrated catalogue and descriptive price list of Wm. M. Smith’s fine silver, and gold-plated and oxidized silver casket trimming. Hartford: Case, Lockwood & Brainard. 67 pp. [Lacks cover]. (Viewed 19 April 2016. C00014-09.)

  • Offline - Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford, call no. Q393.1 M561c.

1874 - state business directory listing

(1874). Listing: "Manufacturing Companies ... Meriden Britannia Co.", (p. 219). In The Connecticut Business Directory for 1874. Briggs & Co.: Boston. (Viewed 18 October 2020. F01535; F01537).

1874 - historical court case

(March 1874). “Supreme Court of Errors of Connecticut. Meriden Britannia Co. v. Charles Parker”, (pp. 153-62). The American Law Register (1852-1891). (Viewed 5 May 2016. A00602; AAA00022.)

1874 - Meriden Britannia in American Institute fair

(1874). Brief mention of Meriden Britannia Co. at 1874 American Institute fair, New York (9 September - 14 November 1874). In: Meriden Britannia Company. (1886-87). Gold and silver plate. 450 pp. Reprinted in (1982) The Meriden silver-plate treasury. The complete catalogue of 1886-87 with 3200 illustrations, (unnumbered page in introduction). (With introduction by Edmund P. Hogan.) New York: Dover Publications. (Updated 3 December 2018. A00952; AAA00328; L00842.)

1874 - spotlighted article mention - Meriden Britannia Co. in Meriden Town Hall exhibition

(25 September 1874). The Fair! Continued and unabated success... the close to-night [Meriden Agricultural Society Fair, with mention of Meriden Britannia Co.]. Meriden Daily Republican, p. 2, cols. 4-5. (Viewed 15 November 2020. F01875).

"... Report of the Committee on Manufactures... Here Meriden shows its strength and progress... Meriden Britannia Co., whose long table is resplendent with silver, gold and glass, in the various styles and finish. The novelty most marked since [the] last exhibition, is the soft, lustrous, satin, sand blast surface... " (Excerpt from above.)


1874 - article mention - Meriden Britannia Co. in Meriden Town Hall exhibition

(23 September 1874). The Fair! The opening day a success [Meriden Agricultural Society Fair, with mention of Meriden Britannia Co.]. Meriden Daily Republican, p. 2, cols. 3-6. (Viewed 15 November 2020. F01874).


1874 advertisements

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1874 - three advertisements

Meriden Britannia Company / 1847 Rogers Bros. (11, 22 July, 5 August 1874). Advertisement: "Great Value of Patented Improvement in Silver-Plated Spoons and Forks... 1847 Rogers Bros. ... " [with no illustrations]. The Evening Post. (Viewed 6 May 2019; H00703-05).

1874 - eight advertisements

Louis. W. Melchor, Paw Paw, MI. (31 July - December 1874). Advertisement: "... Plated Ware ... [1847] Rogers Bros. ... Meriden Britannia Co. ..." [with no related illustrations]. The True Northerner (Paw Paw, Michigan). (Viewed 13 October 2018. B01017-24).

1874 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Company. (2 September 1874). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of the finest quality of Silver Plated Goods... Sales Room, 550 Broadway, New York ... " [with no illustrations]. Meriden Daily Republican, p. 1, col. 6. (Viewed 4 August 2019. H01112).

1874 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia Co. (23 September 1874). Advertisement: "... Silver-Plated Spoons and Forks... First Premium awarded by the American Institute for Silver-Plated Ware... " [with no illustrations]. Christian Union, p. 1. (Viewed 27 June 2019. L00831).

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1874 - two advertisements

Meriden Britannia Co. (23 & 25 September 1874). Advertisements: "... Manufacturers of the finest quality of silver plated goods, West Meriden... sales room, 550 Broadway, New York ... " [with no illustrations]. Meriden Daily Republican. (Viewed 13 July 2021. R01495-96).

1874 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Company. (3 December 1874). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of the finest quality of Silver Plated Goods... Sales Room, 550 Broadway, New York ... " [with no illustrations]. Meriden Daily Republican, p. 1, col. 6. (Viewed 4 August 2019. H01113).

1874 - two advertisements

Joseph G. Cooke’s, presumably Saratoga Springs, NY. (c. 22 & c. 31 December 1874). Advertisements: "... Consisting of Rogers Smith & Co’s and Meriden Britannia Co.’s Fine Silver Plated Ware... " [with no illustrations]. The Daily Saratogian (Saratoga Springs, New York. (Viewed 22 May 2019. H00959-61).



1874 patents

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1874 - patent - design for table-caster handles

Horace C. Wilcox, assignor to the Meriden Britannia Company. (13 January 1874; filed 27 December 1873). Design patent no. 7110: Design for table-caster handles. (Viewed 27 May 2018. AAA03261).

1874 - patent - design for cake or fruit baskets

Horace C. Wilcox, assignor to Meriden Britannia Company. (13 January 1874; filed 27 December 1873). Design no. 7111: Design for cake or fruit baskets. (Viewed 22 March 2018. AAA01421).

1874 - patent - improvement in bases for plated ware

John Jepson, assignor to the Meriden Britannia Company. (3 February 1874; filed 10 December 1873). Letters patent no. 147,135: Improvement in bases for plated ware. (Viewed 27 May 2018. AAA03262).

1874 - patent - design for waiter

Horace C. Wilcox, assignor to the Meriden Britannia Company. (17 February 1874; filed 5 February 1874). Design patent no. 7192: Design for waiter. (Viewed 28 May 2018. AAA03296).

1874 - patent - improvement in electroplating apparatus

William C. Homan, assignor to Meriden Britannia Company. (10 March 1874; filed 27 December 1873). Letters patent no. 148,459: Improvement in electroplating apparatus. (Viewed 22 March 2018. AAA01422).

1874 - patent - design for coffin-plate

William M. Smith, assignor to the Meriden Britannia Company. (7 April 1874; filed 26 March 1974). Design patent no. 7357: Design for coffin-plate. (Viewed 28 May 2018. AAA03297).

1874 - patent - design for coffin-plate

William M. Smith, assignor to the Meriden Britannia Company. (7 April 1874; filed 26 March 1874). Design patent no. 7358: Design for coffin-plate. (Viewed 28 May 2018. AAA03298).

1874 - patent - design for tea-sets

John Jepson, assignor to the Meriden Britannia Company. (14 April 1874; filed 18 March 1874). Design patent no. 7365: Design for tea-sets. (Viewed 28 May 2018. AAA03299).

1874 - patent - design for coffin-handle sockets

William M. Smith, assignor to the Meriden Britannia Company. (21 April 1874; filed 26 March 1874). Design patent no. 7393: Design for coffin-handle sockets. (Viewed 28 May 2018. AAA03300).

1874 - patent - improvement in table-cutlery

Horace C. Wilcox, assignor to the Meriden Britannia Company. (28 April 1874; filed 26 March 1874). Letters patent no. 150,382: Improvement in table-cutlery. (Viewed 28 May 2018. AAA03301).

1874 - patent - improvement in coffin-handles

William M. Smith, assignor to Meriden Britannia Company. (12 May 1874; filed 26 March 1874). Letters patent no. 150,901: Improvement in coffin-handles. (Viewed 22 March 2018. AAA01423).

1874 - patent - design for coffin-screw heads

William M. Smith, assignor to the Meriden Britannia Company. (13 October 1874; filed 30 September 1874). Design patent no. 7797: Design for coffin-screw heads. (Viewed 27 May 2018. AAA03263).

1874 - patent - design for coffin-screw heads

William M. Smith, assignor to Meriden Britannia Company. (13 October 1874; filed 30 September 1874). Design no. 7798: Design for coffin-screw heads. (Viewed 22 March 2018. AAA01424).

1874 - patent - design for inkstand-cover

Horace C. Wilcox, assignor to the Meriden Britannia Company. (17 November 1874; filed 15 October 1974). Design patent no. 7871: Design for inkstand-cover. (Viewed 28 May 2018. AAA03294).

1874 - patent - improvement in bottle-stopper locks

Horace C. Wilcox. (15 December 1874; filed 23 November 1874). Letters patent no. 157,900: Improvement in bottle-stopper locks. (Viewed 28 May 2018. AAA03295).



1875 - price list

Meriden Britannia Company. (1875). Price List of the Celebrated 1847 Rogers Bros. A1 Silver-Plated Spoons, Forks, &c.. 30 pp. (Viewed 18 February 2017. AAA00570-015.)

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1875 - price list

Stein Patent Burial Casket Works. (1875). Fine chaste funeral furniture: Illustrated catalogue. [“The handles, plates, screws and other ornaments shown on our engravings are from this house" (Meriden Brittania Co.)”] 16 pp. (Updated 24 April 2017. A01018.)

1875 - map / illustration

O.H. Bailey & Co. (1875). City of Meriden, Conn. 1875: [birds eye view]. Boston. [1 print; lithograph, 55 x 67 cm]. [Includes an image of the Meriden Britannia Co. building below the main image.] (Viewed 24 July 2016. A00048; A01099.)

1875 - mention in catalogue - Meriden Britannia in American Institute fair

(1875). Brief mention of Meriden Britannia Co. at 1875 American Institute fair, New York (specific dates unknown). In: Meriden Britannia Company. (1886-87). Gold and silver plate. 450 pp. Reprinted in (1982) The Meriden silver-plate treasury. The complete catalogue of 1886-87 with 3200 illustrations, (unnumbered page in introduction). (With introduction by Edmund P. Hogan.) New York: Dover Publications. (Viewed 24 June 2016. A00952. AAA00328)

1875 - spotlighted article mention - Meriden Britannia Co. in American Institute Fair

(16 September 1875). The American Institute Fair [with mention of Meriden Britannia Company]. Evening Post (New York) (Third edition), presumably p. 4, col. 2. (Viewed 5 July 2020. F01392-95).

"... The Main Hall. The display of silver-plated ware by the Meriden Britannia Company in the main hall is the finest ever made at a fair in this city. Among the novel objects in their cases is a satin-lined box with trays and drawer, which is filled with a complete set of table silver, comprising knives, forks, table, dessert and tea spoons, fish and pie knives, etc. Of larger and more showy objects, there are a centre-piece with a gold-plated standard supporting a crystal shell and pendants; a tea set on a massive mirror-salver; baking-dishes, castors, liquor-stands, goblets, porcelain-lined ice-pitchers, and other objects equally elegant. Most of these pieces are made from new designs... also exhibit a group of new bronzes of their own manufacture, comprising ’The Lady Godiva,’ ’Gladiator,’ and numerous designs of vases." (Excerpt from above.)


1875 - news mention - Meriden Britannia Co. in American Institute Fair

(1 October 1875). The American Institute Fair [with mention: "A magnificent display of plated silver ware is made by the Meriden Britannia Co."]. The Manufacturer and Builder, p. 224. (Viewed 12 November 2018. L00836).

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  • Also, Offline - (22 August 1875). American Institute Fair [with mention of opening date, 8 Sept. 1875]. New York Times, p. 2. (Viewed 13 November 2018. L00850). See worldcat.org for locations.
  • Also, Offline - (18 November 1875). The American Institute Fair [with mention of closing date, 20 November 1875]. New York Times, p. 8. (Viewed 13 November 2018. L00841). See worldcat.org for locations.


1875 advertisements

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1875 - advertisement

Meriden [Britannia] Co. (19 March 1875). Advertisement: "Silver Plated Ware... First Premium Awarded by the American Institute, N. Y. ... " [with no illustrations]. Rock Island Argus (Rock Island, IL), presumably p. 3, col. 2. (Viewed 4 December 2021. D01768).

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1875 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Co. (26 March 1875). Advertisement: "Silver-Plated Ware... 550 Broadway, N. Y. Factories, West Meriden, Conn. First Premium Awarded by the American Institute, 1873 and 1874. Extract from Judges Report[:] ’We consider the Goods made by this Company to be by far the best made in this country, and we believe in the world.’" [with no illustrations]. The Jewish Messenger (New York), p. 8. (Viewed 7 June 2019. E00616).

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1875 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Company. (12 October 1875). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of the finest quality of Silver Plated Goods... Sales Room, 550 Broadway, New York ... " [with no illustrations]. Meriden Daily Republican, p. 1, col. 7. (Viewed 4 August 2019. H01120).

1875 - advertisement

Wendell & Roberts, Albany, NY. (25 October 1875). Advertisement: " ... Meriden Britannia Co. ... tea sets, casters, fruit stands, syrup cups, etc. ... " [with no illustrations]. Albany Journal (New York), p. 1, col. 7. (Viewed 22 August 2020. E01109-10).

1875 - two advertisements

Meriden Britannia Co. / 1847 Rogers Bros. (18 November & 9 December 1875). Advertisements: "Silver-Plated Table Ware... 550 Broadway, New York... The best plated Spoons and Forks... " [with no illustrations]. The Evening Post (Washington, DC). (Viewed 6 June 2019. F00625-26).

1875 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Company. (3 December 1875). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of the finest quality of Silver Plated Goods... Sales Room, 550 Broadway, New York ... " [with no illustrations]. Meriden Daily Republican, p. 1, col. 7. (Viewed 24 July 2019. C01122).

1875 - advertisement

F. O. Bailey, Auctioneers, Portland, ME. (24 December 1875). Advertisement: "Peremptory Sale of a Manufacturer’s and Wholesale Dealer’s Stock of Triple Silver Plated Ware & Table Cutlery At Auction... Meriden Britannia Company ... " [with no illustrations]. Portland Daily Press (Portland, Maine), presumably p. 3, col. 8. (Viewed 19 December 2021. Q01029).

1875 - advertisement

(1875). Advertisement: Meriden Britannia Company - "Great value of patented improvement in silver-plated spoons and forks... 1847 Rogers Bros. ... 550 Broadway, N. Y." Tribune Almanac, p. 145. The Tribune Association: New York. (Viewed 7 May 2018. AAA02986-87).



1875 patents

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1875 - patent - improvement in covered table-wares

Horace C. Wilcox, assignor to Meriden Britannia Company. (12 January 1875; filed 28 August 1874). Letters patent no. 158,661: Improvement in covered table-wares. (Viewed 24 March 2018. AAA01499).

1875 - patent - design for a coffin-plate

William M. Smith, assignor to the Meriden Britannia Company. (9 February 1875). Design patent no. 8056: Design for a coffin-plate. (Viewed 28 May 2018. AAA03279).

1875 - patent - design for coffin-handles

William M. Smith, assignor to the Meriden Britannia Company. (9 March 1875). Design patent no. 8199: Design for coffin-handles. (Viewed 28 May 2018. AAA03280).

1875 - patent - design for a group of statuary

Henry W. Hirschfeld, assignor to Meriden Britannia Company. (18 May 1875; filed 4 May 1875). Design no. 8332: Design for a group of statuary. (Viewed 24 March 2018. AAA01500).

1875 - patent - improvement in match-safes

Horace C. Wilcox, assignor to Meriden Britannia Company. (29 June 1875; filed 17 June 1875). Letters patent no. 165,142: Improvement in match-safes. (Viewed 13 April 2018. AAA02246).

1875 - patent - improvement in coffin-screws

William M. Smith, assignor to Meriden Britannia Company. (7 September 1875; filed 16 August 1875). Letters patent no. 167,578: Improvement in coffin-screws. (Viewed 13 April 2018. AAA02247).

1875 - patent - design for coffin-handle bases

William M. Smith, assignor to Meriden Britannia Company. (9 November 1875; filed 2 November 1875). Design no. 8791: Design for coffin-handle bases. (Viewed 13 April 2018. AAA02248).



1876 - price list

Meriden Britannia Company. (1876). Recapitulation price list of heavily plated goods manufactured by the Meriden Britannia Company. ("Issued January 1876"). About 59 pages. (Viewed 31 August 2016. AAA00108. DM.)

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1876 - price list

Meriden Britannia Company. (1876). Illustrated catalogue and price list of patent perfection granite ironware. (Updated 24 April 2017. A00329.)

1876 - book mention - Meriden Britannia in Philadelphia Centennial exhibition

(1876). List of awards made by the United States Centennial Commission to the American Exhibitors, International Exhibition, 1876, at Philadelphia. [Exhibition dates: 10 May - 10 November 1876. Listed: Meriden Britannia (p. 105). The actual award received is not indicated in this text.] 134 pp. S. T. Souder & Company: Philadelphia. (Viewed 16 June 2016. A00841-42.)

c. 1876 - book mention - Meriden Britannia in Centennial Exhibition

Smith, Walter. (c. 1876). Mentions of Meriden Britannia Co. with illustrations of Neptune epergne, Buffalo hunt sculpture, punch bowl and goblets, and dessert service (pp. 21-22, 45-47, 59-60, 187, 193-4). In The masterpieces of the Centennial international exhibition, (vol. II: Industrial art) (exhibition dates: 10 May - 10 November 1876). Philadelphia: Gebbie & Barrie. (Viewed 25 May 2020. A00819-32; H01661-69).

c. 1876 - book mention - Meriden Britannia in Centennial exhibition

Smith, Walter. (c. 1876). Regarding Meriden Britannia Co. (pp. 21-22, 45-48, 59-60, 187, 193-94 with illustrations of Buffalo hunt sculpture, Neptune epergne, punch-bowl and goblets, and dessert service). In Examples of household taste. [This text appears to be similar or the same as The masterpieces of the Centennial international exhibition but with a different title and publisher; exhibition dates: 10 May - 10 November 1876.] R. Worthington: New York. (Viewed 27 May 2020. H01716-26).

1876 - book mention - Meriden Britannia in Philadelphia Centennial exhibition

Sandhurst, Phillip T. (c. 1876). The great Centennial exhibition critically described and illustrated (exhibition dates: 10 May - 10 November 1876), (pp. 270-74: Meriden Britannia Co., with illustrations of Buffalo hunt and service in silver). 566 pp. P. W. Ziegler & Co.: Philadelphia and Chicago. (Viewed 15 June 2016. A00833-39.)

1876 - photograph of Centennial exhibit

Centennial Photographic Co. (1876). Meriden Britannia Company and 1847 Rogers Bros.’s exhibit— Main Building, Centennial Exhibition (exhibition dates: 10 May - 10 November 1876). Albumen Prints. (Viewed 29 June 2018. A03007.)

1876 - book mention - Meriden Britannia in Philadelphia exhibition

(1877). Souvenir of the Centennial exhibition [1876]: Connecticut’s representation at Philadelphia (exhibition dates: 10 May - 10 November 1876). [Core section: pp 99-111; also see exhibits list: pp. 124-27; illustrations on pp. 101 (’Buffalo hunt’ sculpture), 102 (’Forest and Stream’ cup), 103 (repousse set), 104 (punch bowl and cups); p. 132 (about etchings and engravings); Exhibitors including Meriden Britannia and 1847 Rogers Bros. (with illustrations)]. 380 pp. Geo. D. Curtis: Hartford, CT. (Updated 25 May 2020. A00965-75; AAA00545.)

"The handsomest show-case in the Main Building was the pavilion of the Meriden Britannia Company…"— page 105. (Excerpt from above.)


1876 - spotlighted news mention - Meriden Britannia Co. in Provincial Exhibition, Hamilton, Ontario

(23 September 1876). The Provincial Exhibition [with mention of Meriden Britannia Co., having exhibited "an assortment of Britannia metal goods, which took a prize".] The Globe, p. 8. (Viewed 20 November 2018. F00468).

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1876 - news brief mention - Buffalo Hunt engraving

(21 August 1876). "Masterpiece" (announcement of Masterpieces of the Centennial monthly subscription, perhaps resulting in the book. "A beautiful engraving of the Buffalo Hunt [sculpture], executed by the Meriden Britannia Co., is given"). Meriden Daily Republican, p. 1, col. 4. (Viewed 13 November 2020. F01671).


1876 advertisements

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1876 - four advertisements

Meriden Britannia Company. (March 1876). Advertisements: "... Electro-Plated Table Ware, and Ornamental Art work in great variety, Manufactured by the Meriden Britannia Company... 1847 Rogers Brothers... " [with no illustrations]. Tri-States Union (Port Jervis, New York). (Viewed 9 May 2020. H01466-69).

1876 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Company. (11 May 1876). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of the finest quality of Silver Plated Goods, West Meriden, Conn.; Sales Room, 550 Broadway New York." Meriden Daily Republican, p. 1, col. 1. (Viewed 25 June 2020. F01201).

1876 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Co. (30 May 1876). Advertisement: "Silver-Plated Ware! ... Porcelain-Lined Ice Pitchers... 1847 Rogers Bros. ..." The Evening Post (New York, NY), unknown page number, col. 5. (Viewed 7 May 2019; H00741).

1876 - advertisement

S. Ayres, presumably Elmira, NY. (29 April 1876). Advertisement: "... Plated ware of the following manufacturers[:] Meriden Britannia Co. ... " [with no illustrations]. Daily Advertiser (Elmira, New York), presumably p. 4, col. 8. (Viewed 21 April 2020. D01231-32).

1876 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Company. (1 June 1876). Advertisement: "Meriden Britannia Company, Manufacturer [of] the finest quality of Silver Plated Goods..." Meriden Daily Republican, p. 1, column 1. (Viewed 9 September 2017. G00231).

1876 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Company. (21 August 1876). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of the finest quality of Silver Plated Goods... Sales Room, 550 Broadway, New York ... " [with no illustrations]. Meriden Daily Republican, p. 1, col. 1. (Viewed 13 July 2021. F01671).

1876 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Co. (21 September 1876). Advertisement: "1876. Fall Trade. New Designs in Solid Silver and Fine Electro-Plated Ware... 550 Broadway, New-York... " [with no illustration]. New-York Daily Tribune, p. 8, col. 6. (Viewed 15 July 2019. H01074).

1876 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Co. (c. 28 September 1876). Advertisement: "Electro-Plated Table Ware and Ornamental Art Work... 1847 Rogers Brothers... " Commercial Advertiser (Potsdam Junction, New York), unknown page number, col. 6. (Viewed 7 May 2019; H00742-43).

1876 - two advertisements

(November 1876). Advertisements: "Centennial medal and diploma awarded to the Meriden Britannia Co. ... 1847, Rogers Brothers... " [with no product illustrations]. Evening Post (New York). (Viewed 9 May 2020. H01470-71).

1876 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Company. (1 December 1876). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of the Finest Quality of Silver Plated Goods... Sales Room, 550 Broadway, New York ... " [with no illustrations]. Meriden Daily Republican, p. 1, col. 1. (Viewed 5 August 2019. H01125).

1876 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Co. (9 December 1876). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of the finest quality of Silver Plated Goods... Sales Room, 550 Broadway, New York ... " [with no illustrations]. Meriden Daily Republican, p. 1, col. 1. (Viewed 13 July 2021. R01497).

1876 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Co. (19 December 1876). Advertisement: "Holiday and bridal gifts in fine electro-plated ware, manufactured by the Meriden Britannia Co., 550 Broadway, New-York" [with no illustrations]. New York Tribune, p. 8, col. 3. (Viewed 14 April 2020. D01117).

1876 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Co. (20 December 1876). Advertisement: Centennial medals and diplomas awarded to the Meriden Britannia Co., 550 Broadway, New-York, for ’Superior’ silver-plated ware..." [with no illustration of wares]. New York Tribune, p. 8, col. 6. (Viewed 14 April 2020. D01118-19).



1876 patents

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1876 - patent - improvement in processes for imparting resonance to metallic alloys

Benjamin Silliman, assignor to the Meriden Britannia Company. (11 January 1876; filed 9 December 1875). Letters patent no. 171,959: Improvement in processes for imparting resonance to metallic alloys. (Viewed 27 May 2018. AAA03259).

1876 - patent - improvement in processes of imparting resonance to metallic alloys

Benjamin Silliman, assignor to the Meriden Britannia Company. (reissued 11 April 1876; filed 6 April 1876). Reissue no. 7051; letters patent no. 171,959 (11 January 1876): Improvement in processes of imparting resonance to metallic alloys. (Viewed 28 May 2018. AAA03288).

1876 - patent - improvement in processes of imparting resonance to metallic alloys

Benjamin Silliman, assignor to the Meriden Britannia Company. (reissued 11 April 1876; filed 6 April 1876). Reissue no. 7052; letters patent no. 171,959 (11 January 1876): Improvement in processes of imparting resonance to metallic alloys. (Viewed 28 May 2018. AAA03289).

1876 - patent - improvement in butter-dishes

George E. Savage, assignor to Meriden Britannia Company. (18 April 1876; filed 2 March 1876). Letters patent no. 176,358: Improvement in butter-dishes. (Viewed 24 March 2018. AAA01504).

1876 - patent - improvement in tea and coffee pots

Edmund A. Parker, assignor to the Meriden Britannia Company. (25 April 1876; filed 31 January 1876). Letters patent no. 176,676: Improvement in tea and coffee pots. (Viewed 27 May 2018. AAA03258).

1876 - patent - design for coffin-handle tips

William M. Smith, assignor to Meriden Britannia Company. (2 May 1876; filed 26 April 1876). Design no. 9270: Design for coffin-handle tips. (Viewed 22 March 2018. AAA01425).

1876 - patent - design for coffin-handle sockets

William M. Smith, assignor to the Meriden Britannia Company. (11 July 1876; filed 26 April 1876). Design patent no. 9388: Design for coffin-handle sockets. (Viewed 28 May 2018. AAA03292).

1876 - patent - design for spoons

Henry W. Hirschfeld, assignor to the Meriden Britannia Company. (17 October 1876; filed 21 August 1876). Design patent no. 9591: Design for spoons. (Viewed 28 May 2018. AAA03293).



1877 - price list

Meriden Britannia Company. (1877). Illustrated price list. Electro silver plate. Number of pages unknown. (Updated 18 February 2017. A00330; AAA00570-017.)

1877 - design catalogue excerpt reprint

Meriden Britannia Company. (1877). Reprinted page from catalogue showing toilet stand designs (1877). In Hogan, Edmund P. (1980). The elegance of old silver plate and some personalities, (p. 138). Schiffer Publishing Limited: Exton, PA. (Updated 20 April 2017. DM.)

1877 - lithograph

Cosack & Co. (1877). The Buffalo hunt ["Image of a silver- and gold-plated sculpture designed by Theodore Baur for the Meriden Britannia Co. of West Meriden, CT, as it was displayed at the American Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia in 1876".] Chromolithograph, 10 15/16 x 14 1/8 in. (Accession no. 2008.307. Viewed 6 May 2017. A02382.)

1877 - feature article

(16 August 1877). An elegant catalogue: Fine work of the Case, Lockwood & Brainerd Company— the goods of the Meriden Britannia Company [contains 230 pages]. Hartford Daily Courant, p. 2. (Viewed 16 December 2018. C00333).

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1877 advertisements

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1877 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Co. / 1847 Rogers Bros. (4 January 1877). Advertisement: "Centennial Medal and Diploma awarded to the Meriden Britannia Company... for Silver-Plated Hollow Ware... 1847, Rogers Brothers... " [with no product illustrations]. The Independent (New York), p. 24. (Viewed 8 June 2019. E00617)

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1877 - advertisement

A. J. Warner, Hartford, CT. (31 January 1877). Advertisement: "... Silver Plated Goods... Meriden Britannia Company..." [with no illustration]. Hartford Daily Courant, p. 3. (Viewed 1 June 2019. C00916).

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1877 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Company. (7 March 1877). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of the Finest Quality of Silver Plated Goods... Sales Room, 550 Broadway, New York" [with no illustrations]. Meriden Daily Republican, p. 1, col. 1. (Viewed 5 August 2019. H01130).

1877 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Company. (19 April 1877). Advertisement: "Electro-Plated Ware. 50,000,000 dollars’ worth of the celebrated Meriden Britannia Co. and 1847 Rogers Bros. Silver-plated wares sold in the last 25 years... " [with no illustrations]. New York Tribune, p. 8. (Viewed 16 June 2019. D00807).

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1877 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Company. (5 September 1877). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of the Finest Quality of Silver Plated Goods... Sales Room, 550 Broadway, New York ... " [with no illustrations]. Meriden Daily Republican, p. 1, col. 1. (Viewed 5 August 2019. H01128).

1877 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Co. (29 November 1877). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of Fine Silver-Plated Ware, Having opened their new store on Union Square, No. 46 East Fourteenth St., Between Broadway and University Place... " [with no illustrations]. The Advance, p. 496. (Viewed 10 June 2019. C00983).

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1877 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Company. (11 December 1877). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of the finest quality of Silver Plated Goods... Sales Room, 550 Broadway, New York ... " [with no illustrations]. Meriden Daily Republican, p. 1, col. 1. (Viewed 5 August 2019. H01131).



1877 patents

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1877 - patent - design for a funereal ornament

William M. Smith, assignor to the Meriden Britannia Company. (26 June 1877; filed 18 May 1877). Design patent no. 10,078: Design for a funereal ornament. (Viewed 28 May 2018. AAA03285).

1877 - patent - design for casket-moldings

William M. Smith, assignor to the Meriden Britannia Company. (11 December 1877; filed 30 November 1877). Design patent no. 10,347: Design for casket-moldings. (Viewed 28 May 2018. AAA03286).

1877 - patent - design for casket-screw

William M. Smith, assignor to the Meriden Britannia Company. (11 December 1877; filed 30 November 1877). Design patent no. 10,348: design for casket-screw. (Viewed 28 May 2018. AAA03290).

1877 - patent - design for burial-casket handle

William M. Smith, assignor to the Meriden Britannia Company. (18 December 1877; filed 30 November 1877). Design patent no. 10,357: Design for burial-casket handle. (Viewed 28 May 2018. AAA03291).



1877? - price list

Meriden Britannia Company. (1877?). Illustrated catalogue and price list of electro silver plated ware, manufactured by the …. Plated on nickel silver and white metal. 230 pp. (See entry above as duplication is possible.) (Viewed 9 May 2016. C00001-29.)

  • Offline - Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford, call no. FF974.62 M651mb 1877.

1878 - design catalogue

Meriden Britannia Company. (1878). Meriden Britannia Co.’s illustrated catalogue and price list of electro silver plate, on nickel silver and white metal. 122 pp. (Updated 18 December 2021. C00001-31; A00917-23; AAA00570-011; R00522; R01206.)

1878 - design catalogue excerpt reprint

Meriden Britannia Company. (1878). Three reprinted illustrations of call bells presumably from catalogue (1878). In Hogan, Edmund P. (1980). The elegance of old silver plate and some personalities, (p. 22). Schiffer Publishing Limited: Exton, PA. (Updated 20 April 2017. DM.)


1878 articles

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1878 - news mention

Presumably via a wire service. (23 February 1878). Floods [with mention of Meriden Britannia Company.] The Wheeling Daily Intelligencer (West Virginia), p. 1, col. 6. (Viewed 3 October 2018. B00706).

1878 - news mention

(April 1878). Trade gossip (with paragraph on Meriden Britannia Company and a new table bell). The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. 60. (Viewed 5 September 2018. F00283.)

1878 - news mention

(June 1878). Trade gossip (with mention of Meriden Britannia Company and new designs for back combs). The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. 96. (Viewed 5 September 2018. F00284).

1878 - news mention

(July 1878). Novelties in jewelry, etc. (including mention: "Dainty little cups and saucers, designed by the Meriden [Britannia] Company for its Brazilian trade.." The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. 112. (Viewed 5 September 2018. F00298).

1878 - news mention

(August 1878). Trade gossip (including mention: "Card receivers at the Meriden [Britannia] Company’s are of Longwy ware, with slender silver stand and handles"). The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. 132. (Viewed 5 September 2018. F00296.)

1878 - news mention

(September 1878). Trade gossip (including mention: "A new water set at the Meriden [Britannia] Company is in French gilt and steel..." ). The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. 152. (Viewed 5 September 2018. F00299).

1878 - news mention

(October 1878). Trade gossip (including mention: "A new design for a fruit dish at the Meriden [Britannia] Company’s salesroom [in New York] is a large hand-painted porcelain dish, supported by a high silver standard". The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. 173. (Viewed 5 September 2018. F00297).

1878 - news mention

(December 1878). Trade gossip (including mention of new Laurel pattern spoon at Meriden Britannia Co. show room, New York. Also, under "Novelties in jewelry, etc." mention: "Jewel-boxes of onyx, decorated in colors, and mounted in gold are shown by the Meriden Britannia Company".) The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. 222. (Viewed 7 September 2018. C00280).



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1878 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Company. (1 February 1878). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers at the finest quality of Silver Plated Goods; West Meriden, Conn; Sales Room. 550 Broadway, New York" [with no illustrations]. Meriden Daily Republican, p. 1, column 1. (Viewed 16 July 2019. G00411.)

1878 - listing

Meriden Britannia Company. (c. February 1878). Listing (in full): "Manufacturers of Silver-Plared Ware, 550 Broadway, N.Y." The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. xxxv. (Viewed 20 September 2017. G00502.)

1878 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Company. (c. March 1878). Advertisement: "Silver-Plated Ware, The Meriden Britannia Company, Union Square, New York (No. 46 East 14th Street)..." (with two illustrations). The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. iv. (Viewed 20 September 2017. G00504.)

1878 - two advertisements

Vosbury Bros., Binghampton, NY. (26 April, 3 May 1878). Advertisement: "We keep the largest and finest stock of Silver and Plated Ware ever shown in Binghampton... Meriden Britanna [sic] Co. ... [1847] Rogers Bros. ..." [with no illustrations]. The Union News (Union, New York). (Viewed 14 October 2018. B01059-60).

1878 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Company. (c. April 1878). Advertisement: "Fine Silver-Plated Ware..." (illustration of 1847 Rogers Bros. silverware in case). The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. viii. (Viewed 20 September 2017. G00507.)

1878 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Company. (c. May 1878). Advertisement: "Fine Silver-Plated Ware... 1847 Rogers Bros. ..." (illustration of ice water pitcher set on tray). The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. iv. (Viewed 20 September 2017. G00512.)

1878 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Company. (c. June 1878). Advertisement: "... Fine Electro-Silver Plated Ware... new styles of Ladies’ Silver-Plated Back Combs..." (with five illustrations of designs). The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. iv. (Viewed 20 September 2017. G00516.)

1878 - two advertisements

Meriden Britannia Company. (c. July-August 1878). Advertisements: "Fine Silver-Plated Ware... 1847 Rogers Bros. ..." (illustration of ice water pitcher set on tray). The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review. (Viewed 20 September 2017. G00520; G00523.)

1878 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Company. (c. September 1878). Advertisement: "Silver-Plated Ware, The Meriden Britannia Company, Union Square, New York (No. 46 East 14th Street)..." (with two illustrations). The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. iv. (Viewed 20 September 2017. G00527.)

1878 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Company. (c. October 1878). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of Fine Silver-Plated Ware... 1847 Rogers Bros. ..." (including illustration of 1876 exhibited epergne showpiece). The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. vi. (Viewed 20 September 2017. G00532.)

1878 - advertisement

T. Steele & Son, Hartford, CT. (22 October 1878). Advertisement: "Silverware for Wedding Gifts! ... Meriden Brit. Co. ... " [with no relevant illustration]. Hartford Courant, p. 2. (Viewed 7 April 2019. C00986).

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1878 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Company. (c. November 1878). Advertisement: "Electro-Plated Ware... 1847 Rogers Bros. ..." (including illustration of sailboat sculpture). The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. vi. (Viewed 20 September 2017. G00535.)

1878 - two advertisements

Meriden Britannia Co. (6 November, 9 November 1878). Advertisement: "Silver-plated ware, manufactured by the Meriden Britannia Company, No. 46 East 14th St., Union-Square, New-York". New York Tribune. (Viewed 23 September 2018. B00350-51).

1878 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Company. (4 December 1878). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of the finest quality of Silver Plated Goods... Sales Room, Union Square, New York ... " [with no illustrations]. Meriden Daily Republican, p. 1, col. 1. (Viewed 6 August 2019. H01132).

1878 - advertisement

Jones, 8th Av., New York. (8 December 1878). Advertisement: "... Meriden [Britannia Co.] ... " The New York Herald, p. 15, col 3. (Viewed 18 September 2018. B00316).

1878 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Company. (c. December 1878). Advertisement: "Silver-Plated Ware Factories... 1847 Rogers Bros. ..." (including illustration of buildings and Laurel pattern spoon). The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review. (Viewed 20 September 2017. G00539.)



1878 patents

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1878 - patent - design for funeral ornament

William M. Smith, assignor to the Meriden Britannia Company. (8 January 1878; filed 11 December 1877). Design patent no. 10,396: Design for funeral ornament. (Viewed 27 May 2018. AAA03255).

1878 - patent - improvement in butter-dishes

George E. Savage, assignor to Meriden Britannia Company. (reissued 16 April 1878; filed 3 April 1878). Reissue no. 8179; letters patent no. 176,358: Improvement in butter-dishes. (Viewed 24 March 1878. AAA01503).

1878 - patent - design for spoons

Henry W. Hirschfeld, assignor to Meriden Britannia Company. (27 August 1878; filed 25 May 1878). Design 10,788: Design for spoons. (Viewed 24 March 1878. AAA01501).

1878 - patent - improvements in covered dishes

William C. Homan, assignor to Meriden Britannia Company. (27 August 1878; filed 8 August 1878). Letters patent no. 207,522: Improvements in covered dishes. (Viewed 24 March 1878. AAA01502).

1878 - patent - improvements in covered dishes

John Jepson, assignor to the Meriden Britannia Company. (22 October 1878; filed 5 October 1878). Letters patent no. 209,268: Improvements in covered dishes. (Viewed 27 May 2018. AAA03254).

1878 - patent - design for coffin-screws

William M. Smith, assignor to the Meriden Britannia Company. (26 November 1878; filed 1 November 1878). Design patent no. 10,927: Design for coffin-screws. (Viewed 27 May 2018. AAA03253).



c. 1878 - design catalogue

Meriden Britannia Company. (c. 1878). Illustrated catalogue and price list of superior electro gold and silver plated ware. West Meriden, CT, 388 pp. (Viewed 29 April 2016. A00463-01.)

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c. 1878 - design catalogue

Meriden Britannia Company. (c. 1878). Supplementary Catalogue of Electro Silver Plate for Hotel and Restaurant Use. 48 pp. (Viewed 18 February 2017. AAA00570-018.)

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1879 - design catalogue

Meriden Britannia Company. (1879). Illustrated catalogue and price list of superior electro silver plated ware. (Updated 24 April 2017. A00331.)

1879 - design catalogue

Meriden Britannia Company. (1879). Twelfth appendix to Meriden Britannia Co’s illustrated catalogue and price list of electro silver plate. (Updated 17 August 2018. A00476; AAA00570-020; L00556.)

1879 - price list

1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia Company. (1879). Price list of the celebrated 1847 Rogers Bros. A1 electro silver plated spoons, forks, etc. [With illustrations.] 48 pp. (Viewed 13 November 2017. AAA00700-022.)

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1879 - spotlighted news mention - Meriden Britannia Co. in Sydney Exhibition

(27 June 1879). The Sydney Exhibition: The great building and some of the American exhibits [(17 September 1879 - 20 April 1880; with mention: "silver-plated ware from Meriden, Conn."]. New York Times, p. 3. (Viewed 4 January 2018. D00446).

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1879 articles

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1879 - news mention

(August 1879). Trade gossip (including mention that Thomas J. Pierpont, the well known designer, has resigned from his position at the Meriden Britannia Company). The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. 137. (Viewed 7 September 2018. C00283.)

1879 - feature article

(12 April 1879). Meriden: Its enterprise, wealth and manufactures [with focus on Meriden Britannia Company]. Hartford Daily Courant, p. 4. (Viewed 16 December 2018. C00334).

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"... The salesrooms and warehouse are located at No. 46 East 14th Street, Union Square, New York... The foreign trade with them is rapidly increasing, and large orders are constantly arriving from all quarters of the globe, South America, Mexico, the Provinces, England, France, Africa, China, etc. ..." (Excerpt from above.)





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1879 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Company. (January 1879). Advertisement: "Silver-plated ware..." [with illustration of footed tray]. The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. iv. (Viewed 30 August 2018. B00294).

1879 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. and Meriden Britannia Company. (c. February 1879). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of fine electro-silver plate..." [with illustration of flatware in a case and spoon, Laurel pattern]. The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. ix. (Viewed 30 August 2018. B00298).

1879 - advertisement

T. F. Rude, Cuba, NY. (14 February 1879). Advertisement: "Great closing out sale... my stock of silverware! ... Meriden Britannia Co. ... " [with no related product illustrations]. Cuba Patriot (Cuba, New York), p. 2, cols. 5-8. (Viewed 27 December 2020. D01633).

1879 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. and Meriden Britannia Company. (c. March 1879). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of silver-plated ware..." [no product illustrations]. The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. liii. (Viewed 30 August 2018. E00232).

1879 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. and Meriden Britannia Company. (c. April 1879). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of silver-plated ware..." [with illustration of ice pitcher set and tray]. The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. iv. (Viewed 30 August 2018. E00236).

1879 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. and Meriden Britannia Company. (c. May 1879). Advertisement: "Silver-plated ware..." [with illustration of spoon, Laurel pattern]. The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. iii. (Viewed 30 August 2018. E00240).

1879 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Company. (c. June 1879). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of silver-plated ware..." [with no illustrations]. The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. iii. (Viewed 30 August 2018. E00244).

1879 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. and Meriden Britannia Company. (c. July - December 1879). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of silver-plated ware..." [no illustrations]. The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. v. (Viewed 31 August 2018. E00248).

1879 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Company. (c. July - December 1879). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of silver-plated ware..." [no illustrations]. The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. vii. (Viewed 31 August 2018. E00252).

1879 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. and Meriden Britannia Company. (c. July - December 1879). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of fine electro silver-plated ware..." [no illustrations]. The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. v. (Viewed 31 August 2018. E00255).

1879 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Company. (c. July - December 1879). Advertisement: "New fall patterns..." [with three product illustrations]. The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. xi. (Viewed 31 August 2018. E00260).

1879 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Company. (c. July - December 1879). Advertisement: "New fall patterns in fine silver plated-ware..." [illustration of epergne in 1876 Centennial Exposition]. The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. vii. (Viewed 31 August 2018. E00266).

1879 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Company. (c. July - December 1879). Advertisement: "Silver plated ware..." [no illustrations]. The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. xi. (Viewed 31 August 2018. E00277).

1879 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Company. (1 October 1879). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of the finest quality of Silver Plated Goods... Sales Room, Union Square, New York ... " [with no illustrations]. Meriden Daily Republican, p. 1, col. 1. (Viewed 6 August 2019. H01134).

1879 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Co. (3 December 1879). Advertisement: "Electro Plate... Fine Table Ware, in great variety... Meriden Britannia Company... Union Square, New-York... " [with no illustrations.] New York Tribune, p. 8, col. 5. (Viewed 6 June 2020. D01318).

1879 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Company. (3 December 1879). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of the finest quality of Silver Plated Goods... Sales Room, Union Square, New York ... " [with no illustrations]. Meriden Daily Republican, presumably p. 4, col. 1. (Viewed 6 August 2019. H01138).

1879 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Co. (7 December 1879). Advertisement: "Fine Silver-Plated Table Ware, in great variety... Meriden Britannia Company... Union Square, New-York... " [with no illustrations.] New York Tribune, p. 12, col. 4. (Viewed 6 June 2020. D01319).

1879 - four advertisements

C. A. B. Halvorson, presumably Butte, Montana. (December 1879). Advertisement: "... [1847] Rogers Bros. Table Cutlery, Meriden Silver-plated ware [presumably either Meriden Britannia Co. or Meriden Silver Plate Co.] ..." The Weekly Miner (Butte, Montana). (Viewed 10 October 2018. B00881-84).

1879 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Co. (23 December 1879). Advertisement: "Open evenings until Christmas. The Meriden Britannia Company offer of their own manufacture an elegant and complete assortment of fine silver plated ware... Union Square." [with no illustrations.] New York Tribune, p. 8, col. 6. (Viewed 6 June 2020. D01320).



1879 patents

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1879 - patent - design for coffin-handles

William M. Smith, assignor to the Meriden Britannia Company. (18 March 1879; filed 17 February 1879). Design patent no. 11,077: Design for coffin-handles. (Viewed 27 May 2018. AAA03256).

1879 - patent - improvement in covered articles of plated ware

Horace C. Wilcox and John Jepson, assignor to Meriden Britannia Company. (15 July 1879; filed 26 May 1879). Letters patent no. 217,662: Improvement in covered articles of plated ware. (Viewed 22 March 2018. AAA01426).

1879 - patent - improvement in tools for ornamenting plated ware

Henry W. Hirschfeld, assignor to Meriden Britannia Company. (21 October 1879; filed 13 August 1879). Letters patent no. 220,759: Improvement in tools for ornamenting plated ware. (Viewed 22 March 2018. AAA01427).

1879 - patent - design for coffin-handles

William M. Smith, assignor to the Meriden Britannia Company. (23 December 1879; filed 2 October 1879). Design patent no. 11,549: Design for coffin-handles. (Viewed 28 May 2018. AAA03281).



1879-80 - Meriden Britannia in Sydney International Exhibition

Commission of the United States. (1879). Sydney International Exhibition: United States Court - Official catalogue of exhibits. [Exhibition dates: 17 September 1879 - 20 April 1880.] (For Meriden Britannia Company see p. 8, unspecified "Silver Plated Ware; Tea and Coffee Services; Castors, Tureens, etc." exhibited.) (Updated 5 November 2018. A01524-27.)



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1880s

1880 - design catalogue

Meriden Britannia Company. (1880). Meriden Britannia Co’s illustrated appendix and price list of the celebrated pearl agate and granite ironware. 104 pp. (Updated 7 May 2017. A00927.)

1880 - design catalogue

Meriden Britannia Company. (1880). Illustrated catalogue and descriptive price list of Wm. M. Smith’s fine silver, bronze, gold plated and oxidized silver casket trimmings. 48 pages. (Viewed 24 June 2016. A00940-06.)

  • Offline - Yale University, New Haven, call number Folio S43 1880.

1880 - design catalogue

Meriden Britannia Company. (1880). Illustrated Catalogue and Price List of Hotel Ware. 98 pp. (Viewed 17 February 2017. AAA00570-022.)

  • Offline - Meriden Historical Society, Meriden, CT.

1880 - design catalogue reprint

Meriden Britannia Company. (1880). [Catalogue]. 14 pp. ("Offers such items as tea and coffee sets, urns, cake baskets, vegetable dishes, pitchers, fruit stands.") "Reprint" in Trade catalogues at Winterthur (microform), (v. 1) (entry 1668, p. 291), (1984). Clearwater Pub. Co.: New York. (Viewed 20 June 2016. A00518; A00902; A00904.) [8]

1880 - design catalogue reprint

Meriden Britannia Company (1880). Illustrated catalogue and descriptive price list of Wm. M. Smith’s fine silver, bronze, gold plated and oxidized silver casket trimmings. 48 pp. "Reprint" in Trade catalogues at Winterthur (microform), (v. 1), (entry 1667, p. 290), (1984). Clearwater Pub. Co.: New York. (Viewed 20 June 2016. A00518; A00902; A00904.) [9]

1880 - promotional booklet

Carroll, George D. (1880). Wedding etiquette and usages of polite society. Number of pages unknown. New York. Published by Dempsey & Carroll, (Incorporated,) 46 E. 14th St., Union Sq. (South), bet. B’Way & University Pl., Store of the Meriden Britannia Company, 1880. (Probable relation to Meriden Britannia C.) Viewed 5 May 2016. A00601.)

1880 - spotlighted news mention

(January 1880). Trade gossip (including mention that The Buffalo Hunt designed by Meriden Britannia Company and exhibited at the 1876 Centennial Exhibition has been sold by Myers & Finch to an unknown buyer). The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. 255. (Viewed 7 September 2018. C00286-87.)

1880 - spotlighted news mention - Meriden Britannia Company in Sydney Exhibition

(1 August 1880). Americans in Australia: Prizes to United States exhibitors at Sydney [with mention: "Commended... Meriden Britannia Company... "]. New York Times, p. 5. (Viewed 4 January 2019. D00540).

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1880 - spotlighted article mention - Meriden Britannia Co. in Meriden Town Hall exhibition

(24 September 1880). The State Fair. Full list of premiums [with mention "Products of Manufactures. Diplomas Awarded... Plated ware— Meriden Britannia Co."]. Meriden Daily Republican, p. 1 & 4. (Viewed 1 November 2020. F01752).

1880 - spotlighted article mention - Meriden Britannia Co. in Meriden Town Hall exhibition

(24 September 1880). The Fair [regarding State Fair, Town Hall exhibition, Meriden, with mention of Meriden Britannia Co.]. Meriden Daily Republican, p. 2, cols. 3-4. (Viewed 1 November 2020. F01738).

"... All the strangers were charmed with the exhibition, and they stood for a long time gazing intently at the dazzling display of silver and plated ware, by the Meriden Britannia Co. ... Many of them expressed surprise at the grandeur of Meriden’s industries. One gentleman remarked that he doubted if any town in the country could boast of so many varieties of manufactures, on such a mammoth scale...

... Fair Notes... the [Hartford] Courant [newspaper] ... ’Among the surprising elegancies in the main hall, is the exhibition of silver and composite ware by the Meriden Britannia company. A hundred designs in table and shelf ware of the most graceful patterns...’ " (Excerpt from above.)



1880 advertisements

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1880 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Company. (c. January 1880). Advertisement [no product illustrations]. The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. xii. (Viewed 31 August 2018. E00274).

1880 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Company. (2 February 1880). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of the finest quality of Silver Plated Goods... Sales Room, Union Square, New York ... " [with no illustrations]. Meriden Daily Republican, p. 1, col. 1. (Viewed 13 July 2021. F01620).

1880 - advertisement

E. J. Lehmann, Chicago. (8 February 1880). Advertisement: "... Silverware Department... [1847] Rogers Bros., Meriden Britannia Co. ..." [with no illustrations]. Chicago Daily Tribune, p. 8, col. 6. (Viewed 11 October 2018. B00942-43).

1880 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Company. (3 March 1880). Advertisement: "Meriden Britannia Company, Manufacturers of the finest quality of Silver Plated Goods..." Meriden Daily Republican, p. 1, column 1. (Viewed 10 September 2017. G00255).

1880 - two advertisements

Rogers, Smith & Company (and 1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia Company). (June & July 1880). Advertisements: "... Silver-Plated Ware..." The Trader (Toronto, ON). (Viewed 28 September 2017. G00782-83.)

1880 - advertisement

H. Z. Rhoads & Bro., Jewelers, presumably Lancaster, PA. (28 June 1880). Advertisement: "Electro Silver Plated Hollow Ware of the Meriden Britannia Company... " [no illustrations]. Lancaster Daily Intelligencer (Pennsylvania), presumably p. 3, cols. 4-5. (Viewed 3 October 2018. B00707).

1880 - advertisement

Rogers, Smith & Company (and 1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia Company). (August 1880). Advertisement: "Electro-Plated Flat Ware..." The Trader (Toronto, ON), p. 8. (Viewed 28 September 2017. G00784.)

1880 - advertisement

Rogers, Smith & Company (and 1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia Company). (September 1880). Advertisement: "Electro-Plated Falt [sic] Ware..." The Trader (Toronto, ON), p. 2. (Viewed 28 September 2017. G00786.)

1880 - article mention - Meriden Britannia Co. in Meriden Town Hall exhibition

Meriden, Sept. 23. (24 September 1880). The State Fair; some features of the hall exhibition [with mention of Meriden Britannia Co.]. Hartford Daily Courant, p. 1. (Viewed 2 November 2020. C00315).

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1880 - advertisement

Rogers, Smith & Company (and 1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia Company). (October 1880). Advertisement: "Electro-Plated Flat Ware..." The Trader (Toronto, ON), p. 8. (Viewed 28 September 2017. G00787.)

1880 - advertisement

Bullard & George, presumably Watertown, NY. (4 October 1880). Advertisement: "Solid and silver plate ... [1847] Rogers Bros. [/ Meriden Britannia Co.] ... " [with no illustrations]. Watertown Times (Watertown, NY), p. 1, col. 7. (Viewed 14 October 2018. B01075).

1880 - advertisement

Zimmerman, McNaught & Co. (November 1880). Advertisement: "... Electro Plated Hollow Ware... Rogers, Smith & Co., Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co. ... [1847] Rogers Bros. [/ Meriden Britannia Company]..." The Trader (Toronto, ON), p. 8. (Viewed 28 September 2017. G00788.)

1880 - advertisement

Zimmerman, McNaught & Co. (December 1880). Advertisement: "... Electro Plated Hollow Ware... Rogers, Smith & Co., Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co. ... [1847] Rogers Bros. [/ Meriden Britannia Company]..." The Trader (Toronto, ON), p. 1. (Viewed 28 September 2017. G00788.)

1880 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Company. (1 December 1880). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of the finest quality of Silver Plated Goods... Sales Room, Union Square, New York ... " [with no illustrations]. Meriden Daily Republican, p. 3, col. 1. (Viewed 6 August 2019. H01141).



1880 patents

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1880 - patent - design for coffin-handles

William M. Smith, assignor to the Meriden Britannia Company. (10 February 1880; filed 7 January 1880). Design patent no. 11,652: Design for coffin-handles. (Viewed 28 May 2018. AAA03282).

1880 - patent - design for funeral ornaments

William M. Smith, assignor to Meriden Britannia Company. (27 April 1880; filed 2 April 1880). Design no. 11,754: Design for funeral ornaments. (Viewed 13 April 2018. AAA02242).

1880 - patent - design for coffin-screws

William M. Smith, assignor to Meriden Britannia Company. (4 May 1880; filed 2 April 1880). Design no. 11,765: Design for coffin-screws. (Viewed 13 April 2018. AAA02243).

1880 - patent - design for a coffin-plate

William M. Smith, assignor to Meriden Britannia Company. (17 August 1880; filed 21 July 1880). Design no. 11,945: Design for a coffin-plate. (Viewed 13 April 2018. AAA02244).

1880 - patent - design for a coffin-plate.

William M. Smith, assignor to Meriden Britannia Company. (17 August 1880; filed 21 July 1880). Design no. 11,946: Design for a coffin-plate. (Viewed 13 April 2018. AAA02245).



c. 1880 - design catalogue

Meriden Britannia Company. (c. 1880). To H.M. the Queen, Dona Maria Pia (Queen of Portugal). 108 unnumbered pages. (Viewed 20 June 2016. A00926.)

  • Offline - The Strong, Rochester, NY, call no TS735.M475 T6 1880.

1881 - design brochure

Lohmann, George H. / Meriden Britannia Company. (1881). Objectos electro-dorados y electro-plateados. 14 pp. (Updated 23 April 2017. A00928.)

1881 - price list

Meriden Britannia Company. (1881). Price list of the Meriden Britannia Co.’s celebrated 1847. — Rogers Bros. — A-1. electro silver-plated spoons, forks, etc. 68 pp. (Updated 23 April 2017. A00930; A01451.)

1881 - design catalogue / brochure

Meriden Britannia Company. (1881). [Catalog]. 12 pp. (Viewed 17 August 2018. L00555).

1881 - design catalogue

Meriden Britannia Company. (1881). Illustrated catalogue and price list of Meriden Britannia Co’s electro gold and silver plate on nickel silver and white metal ... 1882. 324 pp. (Viewed 16 October 2016. A01214.)

1881 - design catalogue

Meriden Britannia Co. / 1847 Rogers Bros. (1881). [Catalogue; notations: "flatware", "1847"], 165 pp. (Viewed 8 May 2020. H01451).

1881 - illustrations

Porter, Wils (lithographer). (1881). Illustrations of Meriden Britannia and Horace C. Wilcox residence. In Meriden, Conn. 1881 / From Summit Heights [print (lithograph)]. B. S. Farrow (Publisher). (Object no. 1973.0498.004. Viewed 3 June 2017. A02584-85.)

1881 - Meriden Britannia at Atlanta exposition

(1881). Mention of Meriden Britannia Co. at International Cotton Exposition, Atlanta (including Theodore Baur’s The buffalo hunt). ["Silver medal awarded to Meriden Britannia Co. for collective exhibit, table silver and plated ware"] [Exhibition dates: 5 October - 31 December 1881.] In: May, Earl Chapin. (1947). A century of silver 1847-1947, (pp. 368-69). Robert M. McBride & Company: New York. (Updated 15 March 2017. AAA00328; AAA00358; AAA00545; AAA00588; DM.) [10]

1881 - Meriden Britannia at Atlanta exposition

(1881). Brief mention of Meriden Britannia Co. at International Cotton Exposition, Atlanta (including Theodore Baur’s The buffalo hunt). In: Meriden Britannia Company. (1886-87). Gold and silver plate. 450 pp. Reprinted in (1982) The Meriden silver-plate treasury. The complete catalogue of 1886-87 with 3200 illustrations, (unnumbered page in introduction). (With introduction by Edmund P. Hogan.) New York: Dover Publications. (Viewed 24 June 2016. A00952. AAA00328) [10]


1881 articles

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1881 - news mention

(14 February 1881). Water in floods; a disastrous storm [with mention of Meriden Britannia Company]. Morning Journal and Courier (New Haven, CT), presumably p. 2, col. 2-3. (Viewed 3 October 2018. B00693-98).

1881 - news mention

(14 February 1881). The floods in Connecticut [with "At Meriden" section and mention of Meriden Britannia Company]. Hartford Courant, p. 4. (Viewed 21 October 2018. D00398).

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1881 - news mention

(27 April 1881). Local news, court record [with mention: "... Meriden Britannia company vs. Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co. (two cases)... "]. Morning Journal and Courier (New Haven, CT), p. , col. 2. (Viewed 30 September 2018. B00595).

1881 - feature article

(13 October 1881). The Meriden Britannia Company: A great American industry [with focus on new trade catalogue, "nearly 350 pages"]. Hartford Daily Courant, p. 2. (Viewed 16 December 2018. C00335).

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1881 - spotlighted advertisement and listing

Meriden Britannia Co. (1881). Advertisement for Meriden Britannia Co. and 1847 Rogers Bros. [see excerpt below; with illustration of sculptural cherub and swan on chariot form], (p. 200). [Also, listed in "Stock companies" section (p. 187) and see possible listings in business directory.] In Meriden directory for 1881; containing a general directory of its citizens, business directory, street directory. Price, Lee & Co.: New Haven, CT. (Viewed 12 October 2020. F01486; F01509; F01511).

"Silver plated ware; The Meriden Britannia Co. ... New York... Chicago, San Francisco... 1847, Rogers Brother’s silver plated spoons, forks, table cutlery... First premium awarded at all fairs where exhibited, from World’s Fair 1853 [referring to Rogers Bros. Mfg. Co. (see that research compilation webpage)], to American Institute Fairs, 1873, 1874 and 1875, inclusive, and at Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition, 1876... Meriden... Hamilton, Ont. ..." (Excerpt from above.)



1881 advertisements

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1881 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Company. (5 January 1881). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of the finest quality o[f] Silver Plated Goods; West Meriden, Conn; Sales Room[:] Union Square, New York [with no illustrations]. Meriden Daily Republican, p. 2, col. 6. (Viewed 25 June 2020. F01203).

1881 - advertisement

W. L. Beitler & Co.’s Boston 99c Stores, Sedalia, MO & Boonville, MO. (23 February 1881). Advertisement: "... [presumably 1847] Rogers Bros. ( / Meriden Britannia Co.) plated ware..." The Sedalia Weekly Bazoo (Sedalia, Missouri), unknown page number. (Viewed 18 September 2018. B00315).

1881 - two articles / possible advertorials

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

1881 - two advertisements

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

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



1881 patents

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1881 - patent - design for a coffin-handle socket

William M. Smith, assignor to the Meriden Britannia Company. (11 January 1881; filed 7 December 1880). Design patent no. 12,122: Design for a coffin-handle socket. (Viewed 28 May 2018. AAA03283).

1881 - patent - design for spoon and fork handle

Henry W. Hirschfeld, assignor to the Meriden Britannia Company. (18 January 1881; filed 20 October 1880). Design patent no. 12,137: Design for spoon and fork handle. (Viewed 28 May 2018. AAA03284).

1881 - patent - coffin-handle socket

William M. Smith, assignor to Meriden Britannia Company. (19 July 1881; filed 13 June 1881). Letters patent no. 244,681: Coffin-handle socket. (Viewed 24 March 2018. AAA01505).

1881 - patent - design for a spoon or fork handle

Henry W. Hirschfeld, assignor to Meriden Britannia Company. (25 October 1881; filed 24 September 1881). Design no. 12,541: Design for a spoon or fork handle. (Viewed 24 March 2018. AAA01506).



1881? - design brochure

Meriden Britannia Company. (1881?). Meriden Britannia Company: Electro gold and silver plate brochure. 16 pp. [Hard copy also at Winterthur Museum, Delaware, call no. NK7240 M56ca TC, listed as "(1881). (Catalog). 12 pp." Updated 27 October 2016. C00001-26; A00730; A00929; A01217.]

1882 - design catalogue

Meriden Britannia Company. (1882). Electro gold and silver plate (with 1883 appendix). 430 pp. (Updated 15 April 2017. AAA00570-024; A02208.)

1882 - design catalogue excerpt reprint

Meriden Britannia Company. (1882). Reprinted pages from catalogue (possibly above) showing 13 napkin ring designs (two pages), 9 card receivers and 4 toilet stand designs (1882). In Hogan, Edmund P. (1980). The elegance of old silver plate and some personalities, (pp. 30-1, 110, 137). Schiffer Publishing Limited: Exton, PA. (Updated 20 April 2017. DM.)

1882 - design brochure

Meriden Britannia Company. (1882). Star salts. 18 pp. ["First catalogue after purchasing Star Salt Caster Co.".] (Viewed 18 February 2017. AAA00570-022.)

  • Offline - Meriden Historical Society, Meriden, CT.

1882 - design catalogue

Meriden Britannia Company. (1882). Electro gold and silver plate. 430 pp. [Also includes appendix dated 1883.] (Viewed 13 November 2017. AAA00700-025).

  • Offline - Meriden Historical Society, Meriden, CT.

1882 - design catalogue

Meriden Britannia Company. (1882). Appendix to Meriden Britannia Co’s illustrated catalogue and price list of electro gold and silver plate on nickel silver and white metal... 1882-83. (pp. 325-370; "The Appendix includes all new designs since the issue of our 1882 catalogue, and, being in a pamphlet form, should be kept in large catalogue next to the back cover"). (Updated 23 April 2017. A00335; A01215.)

1882 - promotional book mention

Carroll, George D. (Ed.) (1882). Happy thought! Dempsey & Carroll (a mixed product illustration book [Dempsey & Carroll, The Art Stationers and Engravers, New York] with poems, etc., with section "Patrons of our house... [including] Meriden Britannia Co. ... Union Square... "), p. 76. (Viewed 28 May 2020. H01753-54).

1882 - spotlighted news mention - Meriden Britannia Co. in Toronto Industrial Fair

(14 September 1882). Canada’s great fair [with section on Meriden Britannia Co.]. The Globe, p. 11. (Viewed 3 December 2018. F00469).

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"No better instance can perhaps be shown of the progress art is making in this country in its practical application to manufactures than in the exhibit of the Meriden Britannia Company of Hamilton, whose two richly-filled showcases form one of the most attractive sites of the Exhibition... Among them are candelabra, flower vases and dishes, epergnes, fruit dishes, table plate of all kinds, cruets, vases, goblets, toilet sets, communion sets, syrup cups, tea sets, goblets, card cases, etc. etc. ... a pair of Egyptian statuettes, whilst the branches are relieved with camels’ heads, a pitcher and goblet of Indian goldware inlaid, and oxydized silver, a magnificent locomotive reflector (of these the Company plates great numbers for all our railways), flower vases of metal, so delicately enamelled in coloured tints as to resemble Venetian glassware, a mirror of oxidized silver hammered— chased so as to represent medieval silveware and aesthetically encircled by a branch of laurel leaves burnished to various shades, a splendid tea-set..."


1882 - spotlighted article mention - Meriden Britannia Co. in Meriden Town Hall exhibition

(22 September 1882). The State Fair [with mention of Meriden Britannia Co.]. Meriden Daily Republican, p. 2, cols. 3-5. (Viewed 8 November 2020. F01806).

"... As would be expected, the display of the Meriden Britannia company was the most showy and elegant in the hall... The exhibition was interesting to note the onward progress of the company in the designs and character of the work brought out as compared with other years. It has from year to year been deemed perfect but each year has shown that there is still the ambition to excell all other years work both in style and quality..." (Excerpt from above.)



1882 - spotlighted news mention - Meriden Britannia Co. in Toronto Industrial Exhibition

(October 1882). Business notes [with mention of Meriden Britannia Co. having exhibited silverware in Toronto Industrial Exhibition.] The Trader (Toronto, ON), p. 13. (Viewed 20 November 2018. G00799; F00464.)


1882 articles

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1882 - article mention - Meriden Britannia Co. in Meriden Town Hall exhibition

(19 September 1882). The State Fair; the opening day; a good display [with mention of Meriden Britannia Co.] Meriden Daily Republican, p. 2, cols. 2-4. (Viewed 8 November 2020. F01764).

1882 - article mention - Meriden Britannia Co. in Meriden Town Hall exhibition

(21 September 1882). The State Fair [with mention: "Products of Manufacturers ... Plated and glass ware— Meriden Britannia Co."]. Meriden Daily Republican, p. 2, cols. 3-5. (Viewed 3 November 2020. F01807).

1882 - news mention

(20 December 1882). State news [including mention: "... The Meriden Britannia company pays taxes on $636,000... " Morning Journal and Courier (New Haven, CT), presumably p. 4, col. 3. (Viewed 29 September 2018. B00584).



1882 advertisements

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1882 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Company. (5 January 1882). Advertisement: "Superior carvers and forks. Celebrated anvil brand... 46 East 14th Street. Makers of plated ware... " [with no illustrations]. Independent (New York), p. 32, col. 3. (Viewed 30 August 2020. E01292).

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1882 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Co. (2 March 1882). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of the Finest Quality of Silver Plated Ware! Factories— Meriden, CT and Hamilton, On[t]; Sales Rooms: Union Square, New York. 154 State Street, Chicago. 134 Sutton St., San Francisco" [with no illustrations]. Meriden Daily Republican, p. 1, col. 1. (Viewed 9 August 2019. H01155).

1882 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Co. (19 September 1882). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of the finest quality of Silver Plated Ware! ... Factories— Meriden, Ct and Hamilton, Ont; Sales Rooms: Union Square, New York ... Chicago ... San Francisco... " [with no illustrations]. Meriden Daily Republican, p. 1, col. 7. (Viewed 13 July 2021. F01766).

1882 - advertisement

Ed A. Freeman, Boston, MA. (7 October 1882). Advertisement: "I offer for sale to careful buyers!... Meriden Britannia Co. ... " [with no illustrations]. Hartford Daily Courant, p. 2. (Viewed 16 June 2019. F00987).

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1882 - advertisement

Dillingham & Co., Fort St., Honolulu. (25 November 1882). Advertisement: "... Holiday presents... silver plated ware from the celebrated factories... Meriden [Britannia] Company ..., among which are many designs entirely new to this market..." The Daily Bulletin (Honolulu) (supplement), presumably p. 4, cols. 3-4. (Viewed 18 September 2018. B00324).

1882 - advertisement

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

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1882 - advertisement

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

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1882 - two advertisements

C. W. Baldwin, Boston, MA. (9 & 16 December 1882). Advertisements: "... A complete line of Rogers Bros. A1 1847 [/ Meriden Britannia Co.] knives, forks and spoons... " [with no illustrations]. Massachusetts Ploughman and New England Journal of Agriculture. (Viewed 16 June 2019. D00805-06).

  • See worldcat.org for possible locations: 9 December 1882, p. 2; 16 December 1882, p. 2.

1882 - advertisement

Awalt’s, Cincinnati, Ohio. (20 December 1882). Advertisement: "... Rogers Bros.’ 1847 [/ Meriden Britannia Co.] Triple-plated Knives... " [with no illustrations]. Cincinnati Enquirer (Ohio), p. 5. (Viewed 19 June 2019. D00804).

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1882 - advertisement

Chas. J. Fishel, presumably Oahu, Hawaii. (27 December 1882). Advertisement: "Silver ! Silver ! Silver ! ... Meriden silver plate ..." [presumably Meriden Silver Plate Co. or Meriden Britannia Co.; with no illustrations]. The Hawaiian Gazette (Oahu, Hawaii), presumably p. 3, col. 6-8. (Viewed 28 September 2018. B00560).



1882 patents

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1882 - patent - ice-pitcher

John Jepson and George H. Wilcox, assignor to the Meriden Britannia Company. (29 August 1882; filed 31 July 1882). Letters patent no. 263,527: Ice-pitcher. (Viewed 13 April 2018. AAA02249).

1882 - patent - spoon-holder

Joseph B. Beach, assignor to the Meriden Britannia Company. (12 September 1882; filed 10 August 1882). Letters patent no. 264,226: Spoon-holder. (Viewed 13 April 2018. AAA02250).

1882 - patent - holder for table-bells

Joseph B. Beach, assignor to Meriden Britannia Company. (7 November 1882; filed 17 July 1882). Letters patent no. 267,131: Holder for table-bells. (Viewed 13 April 2018. AAA02251).



c. 1882 - photographic catalog in velvet binding

Meriden Britannia Company. (c. 1882). Photographic catalogue in velvet binding— presented to H. M. The Queen Dona Maria Pia [Portugal]. Number of pages unknown. (Viewed 27 July 2018. C00189-07).

  • Offline - Meriden Historical Society, Meriden, CT.

1883 - design catalogue

Meriden Britannia Co. (1883). [Catalogue; notation: "Wm. M. Smith’s casket trimmings"], 71 pp. (Viewed 8 May 2020. H01451).

1883 - directory listing

(12 September 1883). Comprehensive directory of the City of Meriden, Conn. [Listing: "Corporations. Manufacturing. The Meriden Britannia Company, manufacturers of silver-plated ware; capital, $1,100,000."] Meriden Daily Republican, p. 4, col. 8. (Viewed 24 October 2020. F01608).

1883 - spotlighted article mention - Meriden Britannia Co. in Meriden Town Hall exhibition

(18 September 1883). The State Fair! A magnificent opening! The exhibition a success [with mention of Meriden Britannia Co.]. Meriden Daily Republican, p. 2, cols. 2-6. (Viewed 8 November 2020. F01808).

"... The Meriden Britannia Co. makes an imposing show of the best goods of their manufacture, including richly ornamented fruit dishes in silver plate and tinted glass, mirrors, epergnes, tea sets, castors, tilting sets, candelabras, hand painted placques and other novelties. They also exhibit a handsome center piece, in the shape of a yacht in full sail on a sea of glass..." (Excerpt from above.)


1883 - article mention - Meriden Britannia Co. - in Meriden Town Hall exhibition

(21 September 1883). The State Fair. The closing day and grand success [with mention of Meriden Britannia Co.]. Meriden Daily Republican, p. 2, cols. 2-5. (Viewed 8 November 2020. F01829).


1883 advertisements

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1883 - advertisement

Chas. J. Fishel, presumably Honolulu. (14 February 1883). Advertisement: "Silver ! Silver ! Silver ! ... Meriden silver plate... " [presumably Meriden Silver Plate Co. or Meriden Britannia Co.] [with no illustrations]. The Hawaiian Gazette (Honolulu) , presumably p. 5, cols. 3-4. (Viewed 14 October 2018. B00880).

1883 - ten advertisements

Meriden Britannia Company. (March-December 1883). Advertisement: "... Electro, Silver and Gold Plate... Manufactories: Meriden... and Hamilton, Ont... 1847 Rogers Bros." (with illustration of buildings). The Trader (Toronto, ON). (Viewed 29 September 2017. G00799; G00801; G00803; G00805; G00807; G00809; G00811; G00813; G00815; G00817.)

1883 - advertisement

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

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1883 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Co. (12 September 1883). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of the finest quality of Silver Plated Ware! ... Factories— Meriden, Ct and Hamilton, Ont; Sales Rooms: Union Square, New York ... Chicago ... San Francisco... " [with no illustrations]. Meriden Daily Republican, p. 1, col. 8. (Viewed 13 July 2021. F01643).

1883 - three advertisements

Meriden Britannia Co. (18, 19 & 21 September 1883). Advertisements: "... Manufacturers of the finest quality of Silver Plated Ware! ... Factories— Meriden, Ct and Hamilton, Ont; Sales Rooms: Union Square, New York ... Chicago ... San Francisco... " [with no illustrations]. Meriden Daily Republican. (Viewed 14 July 2021. F01811; F01820; F01825).

1883 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Company. (13 November 1883). Advertisement: "The Meriden Britannia Co., Manufacturers of the Finest Quality of Silver Plated Ware..." Meriden Daily Republican, p. 1, column 8. (Viewed 9 September 2017. G00266).

1883 - text-based advertisement

Scott’s, Waterbury, VT. (5 December 1883). Advertisement: "The best 1847 Rogers Brothers’ [/ Meriden Britannia Co.] knives and forks, warranted triple plate, at Scott’s, Waterbury" [with no illustrations]. The Vermont Watchman (Montpelier, VT), p. 1, col. 1. (Viewed 22 June 2019. D00932-33).



1883 patents

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1883 - patent - casket ornament

William M. Smith, assignor to Meriden Britannia Company. (9 January 1883; filed 2 October 1882). Letters patent no. 270,496: Casket ornament. (Viewed 13 April 2018. AAA02252).

1883 - patent - covered dish

Thomas Spencer, assignor to Meriden Britannia Company. (3 April 1883; filed 26 February 1883). Letters patent no. 275,281: Covered dish. (Viewed 13 April 2018. AAA02253).

1883 - patent - design for a coffin-handle socket

William M. Smith, assignor to the Meriden Britannia Company. (13 November 1883; filed 20 August 1883). Design patent no. 14,422: Design for a coffin-handle socket. (Viewed 27 May 2018. AAA03266).



1883-86 - telegraphic code book

Meriden Britannia Company. (1883-86). Telegraphic code book: addition to telegraph code, December 1883; key to telegraphic code, 1883; addition, October, 1884’ addition, November 1886. (Viewed 27 July 2018. C00190-02).

  • Offline - Meriden Historical Society, Meriden, CT.

1884 - design catalogue

Meriden Britannia Company. (1884). Electro gold and silver plate new goods, fall 1884. 88 pp. (Viewed 13 November 2017. AAA00700-026.)

  • Offline - Meriden Public Library, Meriden, CT.

1884 - map

(1884). Meriden, Connecticut map, (p. 4 & 6 showing Meriden Britannia complex). Sanborn Map & Publishing Co. 14 leaves. (Viewed 21 November 2016. A01026; AAA00008.)

1884 - spotlighted news mention - Meriden Britannia Co. in Toronto Industrial Exhibition

(October 1884). Business notes [with mention of Meriden Britannia Co. having exhibited at the Toronto Industrial Exhibition]. The Trader, p. 10. (Viewed 20 November 2018. F00465-66).


1884 articles

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1884 - news mention

(January 1884). Trade gossip [including (presumably 1847) Rogers Bros. (/ Meriden Britannia) vs. C. Rogers & Bros. in legal dispute concerning the "C. Rogers & Bros." name]. The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. 412. (Viewed 7 September 2018. C00290.)

1884 - magazine article

(September 1884). An elegant catalogue [referring to the 1884 Meriden Britannia Co. catalogue supplement, presumably the 88-page catalogue listed above, mention of 1847 Rogers Bros.]. The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. 245. (Viewed 5 September 2018. F00270-71).

"One of the most elegant examples of the typographical art is exhibited in the new catalogue just issued by the Meriden Britannia Company... The present supplemental catalogue is a work of art in itself..." (Excerpt from above.)


1884 - news mention

(December 1884). Trade gossip (with mention of Meriden Britannia Company to exhibit goods at New Orleans exhibition). The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. 370. (Viewed 5 September 2018. F00286.)



1884 advertisements

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1884 - twelve advertisements

Christie and George, Superior, WI. (January - April 1884). Advertisement: "... Fine Jewelry and Silver Ware!... [1847] Rogers Bros. [/ Meriden Britannia Co.] Knives, Forks and Spoons... " [no illustrations]. The Superior Times (Superior, Wisconsin). (Viewed 20 October 2018. B01139-50).

1884 - seven advertisements

Meriden Britannia Company. (January-May & August-September 1884). Advertisements: "... Electro, Silver and Gold Plate... Manufactories: Meriden... and Hamilton, Ont... 1847 Rogers Bros. ..." (with illustration of buildings). The Trader (Toronto, ON). (Viewed 29 September 2017. G00819; G00821; G00823; G00825; G00827; G00830; G00832.)

1884 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Co. (2 February 1884). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of the finest quality of Silver Plated Ware! ... Factories— Meriden, Ct and Hamilton, Ont; Sales Rooms: Union Square, New York ... Chicago ... San Francisco... " [with no illustrations]. Meriden Daily Republican, p. 1, col. 8. (Viewed 14 July 2021. F01611).

1884 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Co. (2 April 1884). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of the Finest Quality of Silver Plated Ware! Factories— Meriden, CT and Hamilton, On[t]; Sales Rooms: Union Square, New York. 154 State Street, Chicago. 134 Sutton St., San Francisco" [with no illustrations]. Meriden Daily Republican, p. 1, col. 8. (Viewed 10 August 2019. H01175).

1884 - three advertisements

Chicago Bargain House / Hull Brothers, presumably Wichita, KS. (August 1884). Advertisement: "... [1847] Rogers Bros. [/ Meriden Britannia Co.] ... " [no illustrations]. Wichita Daily Eagle (Kansas). (Viewed 20 October 2018. B01159-61).

1884 - three advertisements

Meriden Britannia Company. (October-December 1884). Advertisements: "... Electro, Silver and Gold Plate... Only Gold Medal Awarded at Toronto Industrial Exhibition, 1884... Manufactories: Meriden... and Hamilton, Ont... 1847 Rogers Bros. ..." (with illustration of buildings). The Trader (Toronto, ON). (Viewed 29 September 2017. G00834-35; G00837.)

1884 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Co. (5 December 1884). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of the Finest Quality of Silver Plated Ware; Factories— Meriden, Ct. and Hamilton, O; Sales Rooms [:] Union Square, New York. 154 State Street, Chicago. 134 Sutter St., San Francisco." [with no illustrations]. Meriden Daily Republican, p. 1, col. 8. (Viewed 20 July 2019. C01079).



1884 patents

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1884 - patent - design for a coffin-screw escutcheon

William M. Smith, assignor to the Meriden Britannia Company. (3 June 1884; filed 17 March 1884). Design patent no. 15,043: Design for a coffin-screw escutcheon. (Viewed 27 May 2018. AAA03267).

1884 - patent - design for a coffin-screw

William M. Smith, assignor to the Meriden Britannia Company. (3 June 1884; filed 17 March 1884). Design patent no. 15,044: Design for a coffin-screw. (Viewed 27 May 2018. AAA03268).



1885 - Meriden Britannia at New Orleans exposition

(1885). Mention of Meriden Britannia Co. at World Cotton Centennial, New Orleans. [Exhibition dates: 16 December 1884 - 2 June 1885.] [States "Bronze medal" but does not specify company recipient.] In: May, Earl Chapin. (1947). A century of silver 1847-1947, (pp. 368-69). Robert M. McBride & Company: New York. (Updated 15 March 2017. AAA00328; AAA00358; AAA00545; AAA00588; DM.)

1885 - Meriden Britannia at New Orleans exposition

(1885). Brief mention of Meriden Britannia Co. at World Cotton Centennial, New Orleans. In: Meriden Britannia Company. (1886-87). Gold and silver plate. 450 pp. Reprinted in (1982) The Meriden silver-plate treasury. The complete catalogue of 1886-87 with 3200 illustrations, (unnumbered page in introduction). (With introduction by Edmund P. Hogan.) New York: Dover Publications. (Viewed 24 June 2016. A00952. AAA00328)


1885 articles

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1885 - news mention

(March 1885). The New Orleans Exposition [Letter to the editor] (with lengthy description about the 1847 Rogers Bros. and Meriden Britannia Company installation at the exposition). The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. 62. (Viewed 5 September 2018. F00287-88.)

1885 - news mention

(May 1885). Trade gossip (including paragraph about a new pitcher design by Meriden Britannia Company). The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. 128. (Viewed 7 September 2018. C00292.)

1885 - news mention

(June 1885). Trade gossip (including mention of Meriden Britannia Company winning award at the New Orleans Exposition). The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. 159. (Viewed 7 September 2018. C00293-94.)

1885 - news mention

(September 1885). Official awards— New Orleans Exposition [includes description of award(s) to Meriden Britannia Company and 1847 Rogers Bros]. The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, pp. 253-54. (Viewed 7 September 2018. C00295-96.)

1885 - article mention

(5 December 1885). The Meriden cook book [with mention of hospital fair held at Delavan Opera House, Meriden and Meriden Britannia Co. displaying an engraving of "exquisitely designed pieces of silver ware"]. Meriden Daily Republican, p. 2, cols. 2-3. (Viewed 13 August 2019. L01029-32).



1885 advertisements

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1885 - twelve advertisements

Meriden Britannia Company. (January-December 1885). Advertisements: "... Electro, Silver and Gold Plate... Only Gold Medal Awarded at Toronto Industrial Exhibition, 1884... Manufactories: Meriden... and Hamilton, Ont... 1847 Rogers Bros. ..." (with illustration of buildings). The Trader (Toronto, ON). (Viewed 29 September 2017. G00840; G00842; G00844; G00846; G00848; G00850; G00852; G00854; G00856; G00858-59; G00861.)

1885 - advertisement

Kingsley & Patten’s, Mexico, New York. (4 February 1885). Advertisement: "... [1847] Rogers Bros. [/ Meriden Britannia Co.] ... " Mexico Independent (Mexico, New York), unknown page, col. 7. (Viewed 20 October 2018. B01169).

1885 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Co. (8 April 1885). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of the Finest Quality of Silver Plated Ware. Factories— Meriden, CT and Hamilton, O[nt]; Sales Rooms: Union Square, New York. 154 State Street, Chicago. 134 Sutton St., San Francisco" [with no illustrations]. Meriden Daily Republican, p. 1, col. 1. (Viewed 12 August 2019. L01005).

1885 - advertisement

Hoffman & Robinson, Lyons, NY. (8 August 1885). Advertisement: "The best goods at a very small margin... 1847 Rogers Bros. [/ Meriden Britannia Co.] ... Knives and forks, first quality... " Newark Union (New York), presumably p. 4, cols. 7-8. (Viewed 23 April 2020. C01218).

1885 - advertisement

Van Heusen, Charles & Co., Albany, NY. (13 August 1885). Advertisement: "Silver Plated Ware... Meriden Britannia Co. / Rogers Bros. 1847 ... " [with no illustrations]. Albany Journal (New York), p. 2, col. 5. (Viewed 20 August 2020. E01101-02).

1885 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Co. (16 September 1885). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of the Finest Quality of Silver Plated Ware. [F]actories— Meriden, CT and Hamilton, O[nt]; Sales Rooms: Union Square, New York. 154 State Street, Chicago. 134 Sutton St., San Francisco" [with no illustrations]. Meriden Daily Republican (Supplement), p. 5, col. 1. (Viewed 15 December 2021. F01760).

1885 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Co. (5 December 1885). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of the Finest Quality of Silver Plated Ware. [Fa]ctories— Meriden, CT and Hamilton, O[nt]; Sales Rooms: Union Square, New York. 154 State Street, Chicago. 134 Sutton St., San Francisco" [with no illustrations]. Meriden Daily Republican, p. 4, col. 4. (Viewed 9 August 2019. H01165).



1885? - price list

Meriden Britannia Company. (1885?). Illustrated catalogue and price list of staple goods, electro, gold and silver plated, on nickel silver and white metal… Number of pages unknown. (Viewed 10 May 2016. C00014-41.)

  • Offline - Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford, call no. Q739.23 M651i.

c. 1885 - price list

Meriden Britannia Company. (c. 1885). Price list of articles manufactured. West Meriden, CT; 90 pp. (“Company manufactured all kinds of silver articles, including tea sets, tableware, lamps, and candlesticks.”) (Updated 23 April 2017. A00332.) [11]

c. 1885 - price list reprint

Meriden Britannia Company. (c. 1885). Price list of articles manufactured. 90 pp. "Reprint" in Trade catalogues at Winterthur (microform), (v. 1), (entry 1669, p. 291), (1984). Clearwater Pub. Co.: New York. (Updated 23 April 2017. A00518; A00902; A00904.) [12]

1886 - design catalogue excerpts reprint

Meriden Britannia Company. (1886). Reprinted illustrations of 14 call bells presumably from catalogue, reprinted illustrations from page showing 3 designs for napkin rings, 6 designs for butter dishes, reprinted page showing 6 dinner caster designs, reprinted page showing 23 dinner caster bottles, reprinted page showing 10 dinner caster bell and vase handles, reprinted illustrations showing 9 sardine boxes, 6 celery stands, 10 pepper boxes and 3 child’s trays, and page from catalogue showing 3 toilet stand designs (1886). In Hogan, Edmund P. (1980). The elegance of old silver plate and some personalities, (pp. 24-5, 28, 42, 50, 52-3, 84, 86, 89, 105, 139). (Updated 20 April 2017. DM.)


1886 articles

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1886 - news mention

(May 1886). Obituary: Denis C. Wilcox, Secretary of the Meriden Britannia Company [with also mention of Meriden Cutlery Company and Wilcox Silver Plate Company]. The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, pp. 126-27. (Viewed 6 September 2018. C00272-73.)

1886 - news mention

(June 1886). Trade gossip (including mention of Meriden Britannia Company). The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. 165. (Viewed 6 September 2018. C00271.)

"The silver plated ware for the Tuxedo Club, Tuxedo Park, Orange County, N. Y., was made in special designs by the Meriden Britannia Company."


1886 - news mention

(December 1886). Trade gossip (including lengthy description of 1886 Meriden Britannia Company). The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. 428. (Viewed 6 September 2018. C00276-77.)

"The Meriden Britannia Company [have produced] a catalogue of their wares far exceeding any of their previous publications, and rich with clean, tasteful illustrations. Among over three thousand objects here represented... one is amazed no less at the multiplicty of designs... exceeding 450 pages..." (Excerpt from above)




1886 advertisements

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1886 - advertisement and listing

Meriden Britannia Co. (1886). Advertisement: "... Gold and silver plated ware... 1847 Rogers Bros. ... New York; San Francisco; Chicago; London, England; Factories: Meriden, Conn., Hamilton, Ont." [with illustrations of pitcher set and spoon], (p. 289). [Also listed in "Stock Companies" section (p. 269), and see possible listings in business directory.] In Meriden directory for 1886; containing a general directory of its citizens, business directory, street directory, a map.... Price, Lee & Co.: New Haven, CT. (Viewed 10 October 2020. F01485; F01493; F01505).

1886 - twelve advertisements

Meriden Britannia Company. (January-December 1886). Advertisements: "... Electro, Silver and Gold Plate... Only Gold Medal Awarded at Toronto Industrial Exhibition, 1884... Manufactories: Meriden... and Hamilton, Ont... 1847 Rogers Bros. ..." (with illustration of buildings). The Trader (Toronto, ON). (Viewed 29 September 2017. G00863; G00865; G00867; G00870; G00872; G00874; G00876; G00878; G00880-83.)

1886 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Company. (4 February 1886). Advertisement: "The Meriden Britannia Co., Manufacturers of the Finest Quality of Silver Plated Ware..." Meriden Daily Republican, p. 1, column 8. (Viewed 9 September 2017. G00230).

1886 - advertisement

E. J. Lehmann, "The Fair", Chicago, IL. (4 April 1886). Advertisement: "Specialties from our Silver Plated Ware and Cutlery Depts. ... Rogers Bro. 1847 [/ Meriden Britannia Co.] Teaspoons... Knives... " [with no illustrations]. Chicago Daily Tribune, p. 1. (Viewed 1 June 2019. C00899).

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1886 - advertisement

J. W. Tuttle & Co., Plattsburgh, NY. (c. 16 & 17 April 1886). Advertisement: "... 1847 Rogers Bros. A 1 and Meriden Britannia Co.’s Silver Plated Ware ... " [with illustration of ice pitcher]. The Plattsburgh Sentinel (Plattsburgh, New York). (Viewed 7 May 2019; H00736-38).

1886 - two advertisements

Wm. Barney, presumably Sandy Creek, NY. (c. 11 & 18 November 1886). Text-based advertisement: "Wm. Barney has added to his stock of watches, clocks and jewelery, 1847 Rogers Bro. [/ Meriden Britannia Co.] silver plated ware, plated on nickel silver" [with no illustration]. Sandy Creek News (Sandy Creek, New York). (Viewed 7 May 2019; H00744-47).

1886 - advertisement

Philip Selbert, The Jeweler. (27 November 1886). Advertisement: "... Solid Silver Ware, Sterling Fine, Silver Plated Ware; Best Manufacture in the Country, Such as ... Meriden Britannia Co. ..." [with no illustrations]. The Frankfort Roundabout (Frankfort, Kentucky), presumably p. 6. (Viewed 13 November 2021. D01865).

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1886 - two advertisements

Philip Selbert, The Jeweler, Frankfort, KY. (4 & 11 December 1886). Advertisement: "... Soild silver ware,sterling fine, silver plated ware... such as Meriden Britannia Co. ... " [with no illustrations]. Frankfort Roundabout (Frankfort, Kentucky). (Viewed 30 May 2020. H01833-35).

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  • 4 December 1886, presumably p. 6. (Search the archive, "Frankfort KY Roundabout 1886-12-04_6", and scroll down for the link.)
  • 11 December 1886, p. 1. (Search the archive, "Frankfort KY Roundabout 1886-12-11_1", and scroll down for the link.)

1886 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Co. (8 December 1886). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of the Finest Quality of Silver Plated Ware.... Sales Rooms: Union Square, New York. 147 State Street, Chicago. Sutton St., San Francisco" [with no illustrations]. Meriden Daily Republican, p. 1, col. 1. (Viewed 10 August 2019. H01182).

1886 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Co. (13 December 1886). Advertisement: "Table Furniture, Of fine Silver Plate, in Nickel Silver, Silver Soldered, and White Metal ware, including 1847 Rogers Bros’. A1 Forks, Spoons, and table cutlery" [with no illustration]. The Evening Post (New York, NY), p. 1, col. 9. (Viewed 7 May 2019; H00739-40).

1886 - advertisement

A. M. Wentworth, Portland, ME. (22 December 1886). Advertisement: "Great bargains... 1847 Rogers Bros. [/ Meriden Britannia Co.]... " [with no llustrations]. The Press (Portland, Maine), p. 2, col. 2. (Viewed 23 April 2020. D01286).



1886 patents

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1886 - patent - design for a spoon or fork handle

Henry W. Hirschfeld, assignor to Meriden Britannia Company. (16 March 1886; filed 26 December 1885). Design no. 16,568; serial no. 186,800: Design for a spoon or fork handle. (Viewed 13 April 2018. AAA02256).

1886 - patent - design for a coffin-handle socket

William M. Smith, assignor to the Meriden Britannia Company. (16 March 1886; filed 28 December 1885). Design patent no. 16,576; serial no. 186,968: Design for a coffin-handle socket. (Viewed 28 May 2018. AAA03271).

1886 - patent - design for a coffin-trimming

Oliver McCarthy, assignor to the Meriden Britannia Company. (6 July 1886; filed 7 June 1886). Design patent no. 16,782; serial no. 204,430: Design for a coffin-trimming. (Viewed 28 May 2018. AAA03272).

1886 - patent - ornamental nail for coffins

Oliver McCarthy, assignor to Meriden Britannia Company. (24 August 1886; filed 26 July 1886). Letters patent no. 348,030; serial no. 209,098: Ornamental nail for coffins. (Viewed 13 April 2018. AAA02257).

1886 - patent - design for a coffin-handle arm

Oliver McCarthy, assignor to Meriden Britannia Company. (7 September 1886; filed 26 July 1886). Design no. 16,893; serial no. 209,181: Design for a coffin-handle arm. (Viewed 13 April 2018. AAA02258).



1886-87 - design catalogue

Meriden Britannia Company. (1886-87). Gold and silver plate. 450 pp. (Updated 17 August 2018. A00607-08; AAA00570-026; L00557.)

1886-87 - design catalogue reprint

Meriden Britannia Company. (1886-87). Gold and silver plate. 450 pp. In the 1982 reprint The Meriden silver-plate treasury. The complete catalogue of 1886-87 with 3200 illustrations. (With introduction by Edmund P. Hogan.) New York: Dover Publications. (Viewed 24 June 2016. A00952.)

1887 - design catalogue

Meriden Britannia Company. (1887). Staple goods. 135 pp. (Viewed 27 July 2018. C00190-05).

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1887 - design catalogue

Meriden Britannia Company. (1887). Price-list of the celebrated 1847 Rogers Bros. AI and 1847 Rogers Bros. XII : gold and silver plated spoons, forks, knives, etc. 111 pp. (Updated 23 April 2017. A00931.)

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1887 - historical information

Beckford, William Hale. (1887). On "The Meriden Britannia Co.", (pp. 232-33, with building illustration and illustration of 1847 Assyrian pattern spoon, and 1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia advertisement at inside back cover.) In Leading business men of New Haven (county) [Includes “Meriden” and “Leading business men of Meriden” section (pp. 223-47).] Mercantile Pub. Co.: Boston. (Viewed 17 June 2016. A00858-59.)


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1887 - advertisement and directory listings

Meriden Britannia Co. / 1847 Rogers Bros. (1887). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of Gold and Silver Plate... 1847 Rogers Bros. ..." [with illustration of no. 1618 fruit dish and embossed coffee spoon]. In Meriden directory for 1887, (p. 312). (Also, directory listings on pp. 223 (Coffin Trimming Mfrs.), p. 251 (Silver Plated Ware Mfrs.; Spoon and Fork Mfrs.); p. 278 (stock company listing).] Price, Lee & Co.: New Haven, CT. (Viewed 20 May 2020. H01590; H01594-95; H01601; H01607).

1887 - advertisement

(1887). Advertisement: 1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia Company. In: Beckford, William Hale. (1887). Leading business men of New Haven (county), (p. 271). Mercantile Pub. Co.: Boston. (Viewed 7 July 2017. A00858; A02767.)

1887 - advertisement

A. M. Wentworth, Portland, Maine. (7 February 1887). Advertisement: "Great Bargains... 1847 Rogers Bros. [/ Meriden Britannia Co.] ... " [with no illustrations]. Portland Daily Press (Portland, Maine), unknown page number, col. 8. (Viewed 6 July 2019. F01100-01).

1887 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Co. (6 April 1887). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of the Finest Quality of Silver Plated Ware. Factories— Meriden, CT and Hamilton, O[nt]; Sales Rooms: Union Square, New York. 147 State Street, Chicago. 134 Sutton St., San Francisco" [with no illustrations]. Meriden Daily Republican, p. 1, col. 1. (Viewed 10 August 2019. H01183).

1887 - advertisement

Lawton’s China Bazar, Wilmington, DE. (20 September 1887). Advertisement: "... Silver Plated Ware... 1847 Rogers Bros. [/ Meriden Britannia Co.] ..." [with no illustrations]. Daily Republican (Wilmington, Delaware), unknown page number, col. 2. (Viewed 12 June 2019. B00864-65).

1887 - two advertisements

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

1887 - two advertisements

Boston Variety Store, Washington, DC. (19, 21 November 1887). Advertisement: "... Thanksgiving is coming... Meriden Britannia Co. ... [1847] Rogers [Bros.] ... " [with no illustrations]. Evening Star (Washington, DC). (Viewed 20 October 2018. B01156-58).

1887 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Co. (5 December 1887). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of the Finest Quality of Silver Plated Ware! Factories— Meriden, CT and Hamilton, O[nt]; Sales Rooms: Union Square, New York. 147 State Street, Chicago. 134 Sutton St., San Francisco" [with no illustrations]. Meriden Daily Republican, p. 1, col. 2. (Viewed 20 July 2019. C01080).

1887 - advertisement

Seymour and Curtis, St. Paul, MN. (11 December 1887). Advertisement: "... Holiday Purchases... 1847 [Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia Co.] Knives ... " [with no illustrations]. St. Paul Daily Globe (St. Paul, MN), p. 10, col. 4. (Viewed 6 July 2019. F01113).



1888 - design catalogue

Meriden Britannia Company. (1888). Gold and silver plate. 40 pp. Chicago: Geo. E. Marshall & Co. (Updated 23 April 2017. A01019.)

1888 - design catalogue

Meriden Britannia Company. (1888). [Hand-book of hotel furnishing]. 96 pp. (Updated 23 April 2017. A00612; A00932.)

1888 - price list

Oscar Leach & Co. / Meriden Britannia Co. (1888). Our special net price list for 1888. 4 pp. (Viewed 18 August 2020. E01023).


1888 articles

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1888 - news mention

(March 1888). Trade gossip (with mention of Meriden Britannia Co. and their new design of plated ware called the "Russian"). The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. 89. (Viewed 5 September 2018. F00264-65).

1888 - news mention

(April 1888). Gossip of the month (with lengthy description of Meriden Britannia Company’s pamphlet entitled Hand-book of hotel furnishing. The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. 27. (Viewed 6 September 2018. C00260-61).

1888 - news mention

(June 1888). Chicago briefs (about Meriden Britannia Company and good business in Chicago). The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. 40. (Viewed 6 September 2018. C00255).

"... few visitors miss the opportunity of inspecting what is almost without question the most palatial store of the city." (Excerpt from above.)


1888 - news mention

(August 1888). Trade gossip (including mention about Meriden Britannia Company and new exhibition in New York sales room). The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. 92. (Viewed 6 September 2018. C00263-64).

1888 - news mention - Meriden Britannia in Inter-State Exposition, Chicago

(October 1888). Chicago briefs (mention of Meriden Britannia Company and participation in the Inter-State Exposition in Chicago). The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. 72. (Viewed 8 September 2018. L00729-30).

1888 - news mention

(December 1888). Trade gossip (including mention of Meriden Britannia Company and a candelabra design). The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. 112. (Viewed 9 September 2018. L00742.)



1888 advertisements

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1888 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Co. (4 January 1888). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of the Finest Quality of Silver Plated Ware. Factories— Meriden, Conn. and Hamilton, Ont; Sales Rooms: Union Square, New York. 147 State Street, Chicago. 134 Sutton St., San Francisco" [with no illustrations]. Meriden Daily Republican, p. 1, col. 2. (Viewed 13 August 2019. L01011).

1888 - advertisement

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

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1888 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Co. (10 July 1888). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of the Finest Quality of Silver Plated Ware. Factories— Meriden, Conn. and Hamilton, Ont; Salesrooms: Union Square, New York. 147 State Street, Chicago. 134 Sutton St., San Francisco" [with no illustrations]. Meriden Daily Republican, p. 4, col. 1. (Viewed 13 August 2019. L01015).

1888 - advertisement

J. W. Tuttle & Co., Plattsburgh, NY. (3 August 1888). Advertisement: "... Silver Plated Ware... 1847 Rogers Bros. [/ Meriden Britannia Company] ... " The Plattsburgh Sentinel (Plattsburgh, New York), p. 5, cols. 5-7. (Viewed 7 May 2019; H00726-27).

1888 - advertisement

William Lawton, Wilmington, DE. (24 September 1888). Advertisement: "... 1847, Rogers Bros. [/ Meriden Britannia Co.] Tea Spoons... Dessert Spoons... Table Spoons... " [with no related illustration]. Evening Journal (Wilmington, Delaware), p. 1, col. 2. (Viewed 19 June 2019. D00875-76).

1888 - advertisement

I. Lewis Row, Wilmington, DE. (13 October 1888). Advertisement: "... [1847] Rogers Bros. [/ Meriden Britannia Co.] ..." Daily Republican (Wilmington, Delaware), presumably p. 4, col. 7. (Viewed 13 October 2018. B01038).

1888 - advertisement

James H. Walker & Co., Chicago, IL. (8 November 1888). Advertisement: "Silverware... Rogers’ 1847 [/ Meriden Britannia Co.] ... " [with no relevant illustration]. The Chicago Tribune, p. 8, cols. 2-3. (Viewed 1 June 2019. C00902).

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1888 - advertisement

Houghton & Dutton, Boston, MA. (9 December 1888). Advertisement: "... Silver Ware... A large assortment... Meriden Britannia Co. ... 1847 Rogers Flat Ware... " [with no product illustrations]. The Boston Sunday Globe, p. 3, col. 4. (Viewed 29 October 2020. F01665).

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1888 - two advertisements

Cobb Bros., presumably Mexico, NY. (c. 19 & 26 December 1888). Text-based advertisement: "... Silverware of 1847 Roger[s] Bros. [/ Meriden Britannia Company] ... " [with no illustration]. Mexico Independent (Mexico, New York). (Viewed 7 May 2019; H00728-31).

1888 - two advertisements

Wm. Lawton, Wilmington, DE. (20 December 1888). Advertisements: "... Child’s Sets... 1847 Rogers Bro’s [sic; / Meriden Britannia Co.] ... Silver-Plated Table Knives... Tea Spoons... " [with no illustrations]. Evening Journal (Wilmington, Delaware). (Viewed 1 June 2019. C00927-31).



1888 - patent - design for a coffin-screw

Oliver McCarthy, assignor to Meriden Britannia Company. (11 December 1888; filed 22 October 1888). Design patent no. 18,796; serial no. 288,847: Design for a coffin-screw. (Viewed 27 May 2018. AAA03265).

1889 - design catalogue

Busiest House in America. (1889). 13th annual illustrated catalogue of the Busiest House in America containing illustrations and prices of a few leading and staple styles of diamonds, watches, jewelry, silverware, clocks, canes, umbrellas, opera glasses, gold spectacles, eye glasses, etc. [pp. 3-93 feature designs by Rogers, Smith & Co; Meriden Britannia; Meriden Silver Plate Co.; and Middletown Plate Co. without specifying which designs are by which of the 4 companies. Additionally, 1847 Rogers Brothers designs are on pp. 115-30, 134-38, and additional Rogers, Smith & Co designs are on pp. 135 & 137.] Catalogue: 482 pp. (Viewed 7 March 2017. A01684; AAA00585.)

1889 - missing trade catalogue(s) in Spanish

Meriden Britannia Company. (c. 1889). [Catalogue in Spanish, maybe a limited edition produced on the occasion of the American International Congress visiting Meriden, the Meriden Britannia Co. factory, and a special exposition at the Delavan Opera House]. (Viewed 13 September 2018. L00751-59; L00762).

1889 - missing pamphlet

1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia Company. (1889). [Pamphlet for Siren pattern]. Number of pages unknown. (No copy known to be in a public library.) (Viewed 15 September 2018. L00798-99.)

1889 - Meriden Britannia in Paris exposition

(1889). Reports of the United States commissioners to the Universal exposition of 1889 at Paris. (620 pp.) (Including Gold Medal Award winner Meriden Britannia, p. 429.) [Exhibition dates: 6 May -31 October 1889, Exposition universelle de 1889, Paris (including Theodore Baur’s The buffalo hunt.] Washington, DC: Government Printing Office. (Updated 23 December 2016. A01055-56; AAA00545.) [10]

1889 - missing booklet accompanying exposition - Meriden Britannia Co. at Meriden opera house

(1889). Meriden Journal Souvenir [leather-bound booklet containing a list of the manufactories contributing to the exhibition at the Delavan Opera House, Meriden, 10 October 1889, and other companies in Meriden], 4 pp. (Viewed 13 September 2018. L00763; L00765-68).

"Meriden Britannia Co., gold and silver plated ware, spoons, forks, table cutlery, etc." (presumably including 1847 Rogers Bros.) (Excerpt in full from article above; the company’s designs are reported to be in the exhibition.)


1889 - spotlighted news mention, Meriden Britannia Co. at Paris exposition

(August 1889). Glimpses of the exposition [with section on Meriden Britannia exhibit]. The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, pp. 29-30. (Viewed 15 September 2018. B00308-09.)

"The silver plate exhibit of the Meriden Britannia Co. is one of the finest ever seen, and includes the whole range of goods desirable in that line... pieces are beautifully treated and look very attractive." (Excerpt from above.)


1889 - spotlighted news mention, Meriden Britannia Co. in Paris exposition, with photo of exhibit

(September 1889). Glimpses of the exposition [including paragraph about Meriden Britannia Co. exhibited wares and exhibit— with photo]. The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, pp. 30-31. (Viewed 15 September 2018. B00306.)

"Let us describe a few more of the Meriden Britannia Co.’s wares, the variety of decoration of which has been a real cause of wonder to the members of the jury of awards..." (Excerpt from above; historical design context: The Eiffel Tower was built as the entrance for this exposition.)


1889 - spotlighted news mention - Meriden Britannia Co. in Meriden opera house exhibition

(10 October 1889). Americans in Meriden: Visit of the International American Congress [including section on exhibited Meriden Britannia Co. wares and factory tour by the Congress]. Meriden Daily Republican, pp. 1-2. (Viewed 9 September 2018. L00751-59).

"As the visitors had passed through the model showroom of the Britannia company, its exhibit in the Opera house was smaller than it otherwise would have been, that others might have the space. It was artistically arranged, however. It embraced silver and gold lined goods, many of them specially adapted to the South American trade. There were a lavatory set; a punch set, facsimile of [which] of the one the company showed in the Paris exposition, with repousse work in old silver, gold lined; prize cups and vases; a hard wood chest containing a complete set of knives, forks, spoons, etc., in all 110 pieces; a tilting ice pitcher set, brocade rose embossed xx gold inlaid; epergnes, fruit dishes, salad sets, etc." (Excerpt from above.)


1889 - other articles

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1889 - article - event

(24 May 1889). Ex-mayor Parker’s cane; the presentation at his home last evening [with mention of Horace Wilcox]. Meriden Daily Journal, p. 4, col. 3. (Viewed 17 December 2020. D01599).

"... The venerable ex-mayor [Charles Parker] received his visitors seated in a large arm chair in his beautiful parlors, and was assisted by ex-Mayors Horace C. Wilcox [Meriden Britannia Co.] and I. C. Lewis... Mrs. Horace Wilcox... Ex-Mayor Doolittle’s Address... ’When we became a city we looked to you to take the lead and we then and have ever since believed there was no one to take such unless it was our friend, Mr. Parker... ". (Excerpt from above.)


1889 - news mention - social event

(24 May 1889). Meriden’s first mayor; a pleasant evening with Hon. Charles Parker [with mention of Horace Wilcox]. Meriden Daily Republican, p. 1, cols. 6-7. (Viewed 23 December 2020. D01595).

"... presented [Charles Parker] with the elegant gold-headed cane... He was assisted in receiving the visitors by ex-Mayors Horace C. Wilcox and I. C. Lewis... The visitors strolled through the parlors, admiring the works of art, which were so richly exhibited, and the old vets were particularly pleased with a set of etchings of army scenes... " (Excerpt from above.)


1889 - news mention, Meriden Britannia in Paris exposition

(June 1889). Gossip of the month [with mention about Meriden Britannia Company in Paris exposition, excerpted letter to the New York Herald]. The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. 22. (Viewed 15 September 2018. L00796.)

"Also in the artistic use of plates by electric process the Meriden Company has no visible rival."


1889 - news mention

(June 1889). Trade gossip [with paragraph about 1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia new pattern, Siren, and a new pamphlet]. The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. 86. (Viewed 15 September 2018. L00798-99.)

1889 - news mention, Meriden Britannia in Paris exposition

(July 1889). Gossip of the month [with brief mention of Meriden Britannia Co. and the Paris exhibition.]The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. 22. (Viewed 15 September 2018. L00800.)

"Great enthusiasm is being evoked by the displays of... the Meriden Britannia Co. [and others] at the Paris Exposition. Some even go so far as to assert that these exhibits mark a new era in the jewelry and silverware industries."


1889 - news mention - in Meriden opera house exposition

(10 October 1889). Our guests: Honored visitors here to-day [including mention of Meriden Britannia Co. factory visit and section on the exhibited company wares.]. Meriden Daily Journal, p. 1. (Viewed 15 September 2018. L00769-83).

1889 - news mention - in Meriden opera house exposition

(10 October 1889). Notes of the visit: Meriden’s enterprise on this occasion praised by all [including mention of Meriden Britannia Co., with excerpts from New Haven Register and Hartford Post]. Meriden Daily Journal, p. 1. (Viewed 15 September 2018. L00781-83).

1889 - news mention, in Meriden opera house exhibition

(11 October 1889). Compliments for Meriden: What outsiders say about her enterprise [excerpts from Hartford Courant, New Haven Register, New York Herald, and New York Tribune, with mention of Meriden Britannia Co.] Meriden Daily Republican, p. 1. (Viewed 9 September 2018. L00747-50).

1889 - news mention - Meriden opera house exhibition

(11 October 1889). The show photographed: Fine pictures of the Opera House exhibit made. ["The best of them will be forwarded to Frank Leslie’s paper— what the state and New York press has to say about Meriden", with excerpts from Hartford Courant, Hartford Times, New Haven Register, New York Herald, New York Tribune, Waterbury Republican, with mention of Meriden Britannia Co.]. Meriden Daily Journal, p. 1. (Viewed 14 September 2018. L00785-89).

1889 - news mention - in Meriden opera house exposition

(11 October 1889). South Americans at Yale: The International Congress sightseeing; viewing the beehives of industry in Connecticut and making a short call on President Dwight [includes mention of factory visits to Meriden Britannia Company and Bradley & Hubbard Mfg. Co., and the exposition at the Delevan Opera House]. New York Tribune, p. 7. (Viewed 11 September 2018. L00762).

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1889 - news mention - in Meriden opera house exposition

(11 October 1889). The Southern visitors, their visit in Meriden and New Haven yesterday [includes mention of factory visits to Meriden Britannia Company and Bradley & Hubbard Mfg. Co., and the exposition at the Delavan Opera House]. Hartford Courant, p. 1. (Viewed 13 September 2018. L00763).

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1889 - news mention - Meriden opera house exposition

(11 October 1889). Among the metal-workers: South Americans visit Connecticut’s manufacturing establishments [including mention of Meriden Britannia Co. factory tour; this article was presumably sent via a wire service]. The Indianapolis Journal, p. 3, col. 3. (Viewed 15 September 2018. L00790).

1889 - news mention - Meriden opera house exposition

(11 October 1889). Schools and shops: The delegates to the International American Congress pay a visit to Yale College, and also inspect a number of the New England factories [including mention of Meriden Britannia Co.; this article was presumably sent via a wire service]. The Pittsburg Dispatch (Pennsylvania), p. 6, col 5. (Viewed 15 September 2018. L00791).

1889 - news mention - Meriden opera house exposition

(11 October 1889). Pan-American Excursionists [including mention of Meriden Britannia Co.; this article was presumably sent via a wire service]. Wichita Eagle (Kansas), p. 2, col. 2. (Viewed 14 September 2018. L00792).

1889 - news mention - in Meriden opera house exposition

(11 October 1889). The Pan-American Congress [including mention of Meriden Britannia Co.; this article was presumably sent via a wire service]. The Wheeling Intelligencer (West Virginia), p. 1, col. 5. (Viewed 15 September 2018. L00793-94).

1889 - news mention, in Meriden opera house exhibition

(November 1889). Trade gossip (including paragraph about exposition at the Delavan Opera House, Meriden, including mention of Meriden Britannia Company, and attendance by the American International Congress). The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. 113. (Viewed 9 September 2018. L00760-61.)



1889 advertisements

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1889 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Co. (10 April 1889). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of the Finest Quality of Silver Plated Ware. Factories— Meriden, Conn. and Hamilton, Ont; Salesrooms: Union Square, New York. 147 State Street, Chicago. 134 Sutton St., San Francisco" [with no illustrations]. Meriden Daily Republican, p. 4, col. 1. (Viewed 13 August 2019. L01020).

1889 - text-based advertisement

I. Lewis Row, Wilmington, DE. (c. 12 April 1889). Advertisement: "1847, Rogers Bros.’s [/ Meriden Britannia Co.] triple plate forks... extra plate table spoons... " [with no illustrations]. Daily Republican (Wilmington, Delaware), page number unknown, col. 5. (Viewed 12 June 2019. D00801; F01000).

1889 - text-based advertisement

Hayden Bros., presumably Omaha, NE. (23 June 1889). Advertisement: "... 1847 Rogers Bro.’s [/ Meriden Britannia Co.] knives and forks... " [with no illustrations]. Omaha Daily Bee (Nebraska), p. 8, col. 3. (Viewed 16 June 2019. F00993-94).

1889 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Co. (29 June 1889). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of the Finest Quality of Silver Plated Ware. Factories— Meriden, Conn. and Hamilton, Ont; Salesrooms: Union Square, New York. 147 State Street, Chicago... Sutton St., San Francisco" [with no illustrations]. Meriden Daily Republican, p. 4, col. 1. (Viewed 21 October 2020. Q01060).

1889 - advertisement

R. H. White & Co., presumably Boston, MA. (29 September 1889). Advertisement: "... Silver Plated Ware... ’Meriden’ [Britannia Co.] / ’Rogers [Bros.] 1847’ ... " [with no illustrations]. Boston Sunday Globe, p. 8, col. 7. (Viewed 30 October 2020. F01664).

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1889 - advertisement - gold medal recipient at Paris Exposition

Meriden Britannia Company, Union Square, New York. (21 November 1889). Advertisement: "Silver-Plated Wares.... These object brought thus early in the season to the attention of the public comprise not only those designs which secured a gold medal at the Paris Exposition, but also a vast number of later pieces of the richest and most artistic character... " [with illustration of a brush]. LIFE magazine, page number unknown. (Viewed 11 June 2019. E00618-19).

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1889 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Co. (6 December 1889). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of the Finest Quality of Silver Plated Ware. Factories— Meriden, Conn. and Hamilton, Ont.; Salesrooms: Union Square, New York. 147 State Street, Chicago. 134 Sutton St., San Francisco" [with no illustrations]. Meriden Daily Republican, p. 4, col. 7. (Viewed 11 August 2019. C01127).

1889 - advertisement

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



188? - design brochure

Meriden Britannia Company. (188?). Finest electro silver plated ware (brochure). 4 unnumbered pages. (Updated 23 April 2017. A00933.)


1890s

1890 - design catalogue

Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co. (c. 1890). [Catalogue]. 1 volume, various pagings. (“Contents of catalog duplicate, in part, contents of a Meriden Britannia Co. catalog pub. about 5 years later.”) (Updated 21 April 2017. A00618.)

1890 - design catalogue

Meriden Britannia Company. (1890). Staple goods: Gold and silver plate. 176 pp. ["This catalogue contains... a complete assortment of 1847.- Rogers Bros. - A1." (p. 2).] (Updated 23 April 2017. A00613.)

1890 - design catalogue

Meriden Britannia Company. (1890). Illustated catalogue of casket hardware manufactured by the Meriden Britannia Company. 196 pp. (Viewed 19 February 2017. AAA00570-027.)

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1890 - promotional book

Dillingham, G.W. (1890). On the chafing dish. A word for Sunday night teas. (On front cover: Compliments of the Meriden Britannia Co.; includes illustrations of chafing dishes manufactured by Meriden Britannia.) New York, 72 pp. (Updated 19 August 2018. C00014-01; A00600; L00610.)

1890 - spotlighted news mention - opening of Paris sales rooms

(May 1890). Trade gossip [with mention of Meriden Britannia Company]. The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. 88. (Viewed 4 September 2018. F00240.)

"The Meriden Britannia Co., have just opened their new sales rooms at 26 Avenue de l’Opera, Paris, France." (Mention in full from above.)


1890 - other articles

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1890 - news mention

(April 1890). Trade gossip [includes paragraph on Meriden Britannia Company; Richard W. Miles to become the general manager of the company’s Paris establishment. The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. 83. (Viewed 4 September 2018. F00238).

1890 - news mention

(2 May 1890). Port of New Haven; Foreign Importations— Entries at the Custom House [with mention: "Meriden Britannia company, 2 cases metal goods from Liverpool per steamship Majestic; 6 cases glassware from Paris per steamship Auralfi". Journal and Courier (New Haven, CT), presumably p. 2, col. 3. (Viewed 17 October 2018. B01116-17).

1890 - news mention

(July 1890). Trade gossip [with paragraph about Meriden Britannia Company and demand for candelabra]. The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. 86. (Viewed 4 September 2018. F00243).

1890 - news mention

(August 1890). Trade gossip [with paragraph about Meriden Britannia Co., Wilcox Silver Plate Co., and E. A. Bliss Co.] The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. 87. (Viewed 4 September 2018. F00246-47).

"The Meriden Britannia Co., and Wilcox Silver Plate Co., have each taken $8,000 worth of the stock of the E. A. Bliss Co., of North Attleboro, Mass., who recently moved their business to Meriden." (Mention in full from above.)


1890 - news mention

(August 1890). Trade gossip [with paragraph about Meriden Britannia’s redecorated New York salesroom]. The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. 90. (Viewed 4 September 2018. F00248).

1890 - feature article

(September 1890). The death of Horace Wilcox ["The king of the silverware trade is dead", with reference to Meriden Britannia Company and mention of Manning, Bowman, & Co.; Rogers & Brother; Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co.; R. Wallace & Sons Manufacturing Company; Wilcox Silver Plate Company]. The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. 31-2. (Viewed 4 September 2018. F00249-52).

1890 - news mention

(6 September 1890). Local news; brief mention ["... The Meriden Britannia company expect soon to have their large force of employees working overtime."] Morning Journal and Courier (New Haven, CT), presumably p. 2, col. 1. (Viewed 13 October 2018. B00999).



1890 advertisements

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1890 - twelve advertisements

Meriden Britannia Company. (January-December 1890). Advertisements: "... Finest Quality Artistic, Gold & Silver Plate... 1847 Rogers Bros... Manufactories: Meriden, Conn., U. S. and Hamilton, Ont., Canada" (illustrating tilting water pitcher set). The Trader (Toronto, ON). (Viewed 29 September 2017. G00887; G00889; G00891; G00893; G00895; G00897; G00899; G00929; G00931; G00934; G00936; G00938.)

1890 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Co. (9 April 1890). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of the Finest Quality of Silver Plated Ware. Factories— Meriden, Conn. and Hamilton, Ont; Salesrooms: Union Square, New York. 147 State Street, Chicago. 134 Sutton St., San Francisco" [with no illustrations]. Meriden Daily Republican, p. 4, col. 1. (Viewed 13 August 2019. L01028).

1890 - advertisement

C. H. Gilman, Red House, Sacramento. (12 November 1890). Advertisement: "... Rogers’ celebrated 1847 [/ Meriden Britannia Co.] flatware... " [with no illustrations] Sacramento Daily Record-Union, p. 1, col. 1. (Viewed 10 October 2018. B00927-28).

1890 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Co. (8 December 1890). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of the Finest Quality of Silver Plated Ware. Factories— Meriden, Conn. and Hamilton, Ont; Salesrooms: Union Square, New York. 147 State Street, Chicago. 134 Sutton St., San Francisco" [with no illustrations]. Meriden Daily Republican, p. 4, col. 1. (Viewed 11 August 2019. H01194).

1890 - advertisement

Kaufmanns’, Pittsburgh, PA. (14 December 1890). Advertisement: "Table silverware ... Rogers Bros. ’1847’ [/ Meriden Britannia Co.] .... " [with no related illustrations]. Pittsburg Dispatch (Pittsburgh, PA), p. 8, col. 7. (Viewed 13 May 2019; H00862-63).

1890 - advertisement

Kaufmanns’, Pittsburgh, PA. (17 December 1890). Advertisement: "... A Run on Silver... Rogers Bros. ’1847’ [/ Meriden Britannia Co.] ... Knives or Forks... Tea Spoons... Table Spoons... " [with no related illustrations]. Pittsburg Dispatch, p. 8, cols. 7-8. (Viewed 13 May 2019; H00864-66).

1890 - advertisement

C. H. Gilman, Red House, Sacramento. (22 December 1890). Advertisement: "... Rogers’ genuine 1847 [/ Meriden Britannia Co.] flatware... " [with no illustrations]. Sacramento Daily Record-Union, p. 1, col. 1. (Viewed 10 October 2018. B00929-30).



1890 patents

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1890 - patent - coffin ornament

Oliver McCarthy, assignor to Meriden Britannia Company. (17 June 1890; filed 18 November 1889). Letters patent no. 430,395: Coffin ornament. (Viewed 13 April 2018. AAA02254).

1890 - patent - coffin-handle

Oliver McCarthy, assignor to Meriden Britannia Company. (5 August 1890; filed 20 January 1890). Letters patent no. 433,692: Coffin-handle. (Viewed 13 April 2018. AAA02254).



1891 - design catalogue

Meriden Britannia Company. (1891). Gold and silver plate. Staple goods [catalogue no. 35]. 58 pp. (Viewed 25 June 2016. A00937-02; AAA00010; C00001-27. DM.) [13]

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In catalogue above -" Main factories: Meriden, Conn., U.S.A.; Branch factory, Canada, Hamilton, Ontario." "Warerooms: 46 East 14th Street, Union Square, New York; 147 State Street, Chicago; 134 Sutter Street, San Francisco; 7 Cripplegate Buildings, Wood Street, E. C. London, England; 26 Avenue de l’Opera, Paris, France."


1891 - design brochure

Meriden Britannia Company. (1891). The Siren flatware pattern. 23 pp. (Viewed 19 February 2017. AAA00570-028.)

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1891 - historical information

Sweetser, Moses Forster. (1891). On the Meriden Britannia Company, and illustration, (pp 130 & 135). In King’s Hand-book of the United States planned and edited by M. King. [Text by M. F. Sweetser ... Illustrations, etc.] London; Buffalo [printed] Osgood, McIlvaine & Co. (Viewed 25 June 2016. A00090-92; A00965.)

1891 - historical information and advertisement

(1891). On the "Meriden Britannia Company / 1847 Rogers Bros.", [pp. 148 (advert); 156 (description and illustration)]. In Connecticut of to-day: Its chief business centres. Acme Publishing and Engraving: New York. (Viewed 3 March 2017. A01543; A01546-48.)


1891 articles

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1891 - industry news

(12 September 1891). "Trade chat" section. Hardware, p. 5. In Hardware, vol. 3, no. 37. (Updated 8 May 2017. A01598-99.)

“A mad dog made its way into the Meriden Britannia factory, at Hamilton, on Saturday, and scarred [sic] the clerks nearly out of their wits by its snapping and odd antics. Several bullets were fired into its carcase, and a rope was put around its neck to drag it away when it was supposed to be dead, but the dog had as many lives apparently as the preverbial cat, for though filled with lead, it chewed the rope asunder and hustled gaily up the street in search of fresh fields and pastures green.” (Excerpt from source above.)


1891 - article - Meriden Britannia ice pitcher - New Haven, CT fair

(14 October 1891). The Conductors’ Fair ["More praise for Meriden’s Manufactory Displays..."] [New Haven armory, CT]. Meriden Daily Journal, p. 5, col. 5. (Viewed 22 April 2020. D01263-64).

"... list of donations... The elegant ice pitcher is from the well known works of the Meriden Britannia company of Meriden, and is a most handsome work of art..." (Excerpt from above).




1891 advertisements

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1891 - nine advertisements

Meriden Britannia Company. (January-March 1891). Advertisements: "... Silver Plated Ware ..." Hardware (Toronto, ON). (Viewed 30 September 2017. G00905; G00907-09; G00912; G00915; G00918; G00921-22.)

1891 - eight advertisements

1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia Company. (January-March 1891). Advertisements: "... 1847 Rogers Bros. ..." Hardware (Toronto, ON). (Viewed 30 September 2017. A01587-88; G00903; G00906; G00910; G00913; G00916; G00919; G00923.)

1891 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Company. (2 January 1891). Advertisement: "The Meriden Britannia Co., Manufacturers of the Finest Quality of Silver Plated Ware..." [with no illustrations]. Meriden Daily Republican, p. 4, column 1. (Viewed 11 September 2017. G00222).

1891 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia Company. (4 February 1891). Advertisement: "... Gold and silver plate..." [with illustrations of three spoons and two forks showing the following patterns: Berkeley, Dundee, Florida, Grecian, and Stockbridge]. The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. 19. (Viewed 1 September 2018. B00289).

1891 - four advertisements

1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia Company. (April 1891). Advertisements: "... 1847 Rogers Bros. ..." [with no illustrations]. Hardware (Toronto, ON). (Viewed 11 August 2020. A02905-07; G00926.)

1891 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Co. (2 September 1891). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of the Finest Quality of Silver Plated Ware. Factories— Meriden, Conn. and Hamilton, Ont; Salesrooms: Union Square, New York. 147 State Street, Chicago. 134 Sutton St., San Francisco" [with no illustrations]. Meriden Daily Republican, presumably p. 3, col. 6. (Viewed 16 August 2019. L01041).

1891 - two advertisements

I. G. Dillon & Co., presumably Wheeling, WV. (18 & 23 December 1891). Text-based advertisement: "... Silverware ... Meriden Britannia Co. ..." [with no illustrations]. Wheeling Daily Intelligencer (West Virginia). (7 October 2018. B00795-96).



1892 articles

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1892 - news mention

(20 April 1892). Connecticut (mentions of Meriden Britannia Co., Wilcox Silver Plate Co., Meriden Silver Plate Co., and Manning, Bowman & Co.) The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. 22. (Viewed 28 August 2018. H00352-53.)

"A meeting of the britannia buffers employed by [these companies] was held in Meriden Wednesday night, and an organization that will comprise beside the above workmen, the britannia buffers in Hartford, Wallingford and Southington, formed." (Excerpt from above.)


1892 - news mention

(18 May 1892). Connecticut (mentions of Meriden Britannia Company.). The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. 23. (Viewed 28 August 2018. H00363.)

"Work in the flatware department of the Meriden Britannia shop is very good..." (Excerpt from above.)


1892 - magazine article

(1 June 1892). World’s Columbian Exposition [mention of "The pet swan" sculpture for the exhibition and Meriden Britannia Company]. The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. 17. (Viewed 28 September 2017. G00743.)

1892 - news mention

(1 June 1892). Connecticut concerns that have applied for space at Chicago [World’s Fair]. [Mention of Meriden Britannia Co.] The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. 12. (Viewed 28 August 2018. H00366-67).



1892 advertisements

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1892 - advertisement

Duhme & Co., Cincinnati, OH. (24 March 1892). Advertisement: "... The very choicest selections in Electro Silver Table Wares and Novelties, from Meriden Britannia Co. ... " [with no illustrations]. The American Israelite (Cincinnati, Ohio), p. 7. (Viewed 1 June 2019. C00951-52).

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1892 - advertisement

Scott & Baird Co., Watertown, NY. (28 May 1892). Advertisement: "1847 Rogers Bros. [/ Meriden Britannia Co.], A1 Silverware... " [with no illustrations]. The Watertown Herald (Watertown, New York), p. 1, top right. (Viewed 6 May 2019; H00710-11).

1892 - advertisement

A. A. Mills, Pittsfield, MA. (19 August 1892). Advertisement: "Crockery, etc. ... Rogers Bros. 1847 [/ Meriden Britannia Co.] Silver Plated Ware in the new Portland patterns... " [with no illustrations]. The Berkshire Evening Eagle (Pittsfield, MA), p. 1, cols. 6-7. (Viewed 16 July 2021. R00664).

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1892 - advertisement

A. A. Mills, Pittsfield, MA. (19 September 1892). Advertisement: "Just received... A full line of... Rogers Bros. 1847 [/ Meriden Britannia Co.] Silver Plated Ware in the new Portland patterns... " [with no illustrations]. Berkshire Evening Eagle (Pittsfield, Massachusetts), p. 4, cols. 6-7. (Viewed 27 December 2021. R00667).

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1892 - advertisement

Duhme & Co., Cincinnati, Ohio. (2 October 1892). Advertisement: "Wedding Gifts... Meriden Britannia Co. ... " [with no illustrations]. The Enquirer (Cincinnati, Ohio), p. 20, col. 8. (Viewed 11 June 2019. C00953).

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1892 - advertisement

Woodward & Lothrop, Washington, DC. (4 November 1892). Advertisement: "... Three Days’ Special Sale of Silver Ware... Meriden Britannia Co. ... " [with no illustrations]. Washington Post, p. 5, cols. 1-2. (Viewed 13 June 2019. E00757-58).

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1892 - advertisement

Houghton & Dutton, Boston, MA. (6 November 1892). Advertisement: "... Silverware... Meriden Britannia Co. ... " [with no illustrations]. Boston Daily Globe, p. 3. (Viewed 6 June 2019. E00759).

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1892 - advertisement

Hilton, Hughes & Co., New York. (15 November 1892). Advertisement: ".. ’1847’ Rogers Bros.’ [/ Meriden Britannia Co.] Dessert Spoons extra plate on pure nickel silver... sugar tongs, same make..." [with no illustrations]. The Sun (New York, NY), p. 10, col. 2-3. (Viewed 6 May 2019; H00712).

1892 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Co. (30 November 1892). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of the Finest Quality of Silver Plated Ware. Factories— Meriden, Conn. and Hamilton, Ont; Salesrooms: Union Square, New York. 147 State Street, Chicago. 134 Sutton St., San Francisco" [with no illustrations]. Meriden Daily Republican, p. 2, col. 6. (Viewed 12 August 2019. C01070).

1892 - advertisement

Woodward & Lothrop, Washington, DC. (2 December 1892). Advertisement: "... Meriden Britannia Co. ... " [with no illustrations]. Evening Star (Washington, DC), p. 4, cols. 4-5. (Viewed 7 October 2018. B00803-04).

1892 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Co. (14 December 1892). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of the Finest Quality of Silver Plated Ware. Factories— Meriden, Conn. and Hamilton, Ont; Salesrooms: Union Square, New York. 147 State Street, Chicago. 134 Sutton St., San Francisco" [with no illustrations]. Meriden Daily Republican, p. 2, col. 6. (Viewed 17 August 2019. L01050).



1892 patents

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1892 - patent - design for a spoon, etc.

Henry W. Hirschfeld, assignor to Meriden Britannia Company. (8 March 1892; filed 1 February 1892). Design no. 21,383; serial no. 419,995: Design for a spoon, etc. (Viewed 13 April 2018. AAA02259).

1892 - patent - design for a coffin-handle

Oliver McCarthy, assignor to Meriden Britannia Company. (26 April 1892; filed 1 April 1892). Design patent no. 21,499; serial no. 427,423: Design for a coffin-handle. (Viewed 27 May 2018. AAA03264).

1892 - patent - design for a cigar-tray

George H. Wilcox, assignor to Meriden Britannia Company. (28 June 1892; filed 31 May 1892). Design no. 21,670; serial no. 435,073: Design for a cigar-tray. (Viewed 13 April 2018. AAA02260).

1892 - patent - design for a coffin-plate

Oliver McCarthy, assignor to Meriden Britannia Company. (9 August 1892; filed 11 July 1892). Design no. 21,774; serial no. 439,706: Design for a coffin-plate. (Viewed 13 April 2018. AAA02261).

1892 - patent - design for a coffin-handle

Oliver McCarthy, assignor to Meriden Britannia Company. (9 August 1892; filed 11 July 1892). Design no. 21,775; serial no. 439,707: Design for a coffin-handle. (Viewed 13 April 2018. AAA02262).



1893 - Meriden Britannia in Chicago exposition

White, Trumbull & Igleheart, Wm. (1893). The world’s Columbian exposition, 1893 [Meriden Britannia mentions and pavilion illustration], pp. 112-13. (P. W. Ziegler & Co.: Philadelphia and St. Louis). (Viewed 3 October 2018. AAA01607-09).

1893 - Meriden Britannia in Chicago exposition

(1893). World’s Columbian Exposition, 1893 (Chicago), Official catalogue, Part VIII. [Exhibition dates: 1 May - 30 October 1893. Listed: Meriden Britannia Company (p. 27)]. W. B. Conkey Company: Chicago. (Viewed 16 June 2016. A00850-56.)

1893 - design brochure

Meriden Britannia Company. (1893). World’s Fair: The Meriden Britannia Co.; also makers of 1847 Rogers Bros. spoons, knifes, forks, etc. 12 pp. ("Catalogue of silver plated ware displayed in its pavilion at the Chicago World’s Fair of 1893.") (Viewed 1 June 2016. A00393; A00731.)

1893 - design brochure

Meriden Britannia Company. (1893). Gold and silver plate prize cups [catalogue no. 39]. 32 pp. (Updated 15 September 2020. A00937-05; A00938-39; A00940-02; A00941; A00953; E01393.) [15]

1893 - design brochure

Meriden Britannia Company. (1893). Catalogue no 40 Examples of Wares in Gold and Silver Plate. 131 pp. (Viewed 19 February 2017. AAA00570-029.)

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1893 - missing design catalogue

1847 Rogers Bros. / (Meriden Britannia). (1893). [trade catalogue]. No copy in a public library known to exist. (Viewed 7 January 2017.)

1893 - design catalogue excerpts reprint

1847 Rogers Bros. / (Meriden Britannia.) (1893). Reprinted illustrations showing 4 mustache spoons from catalogue (1893). In Hogan, Edmund P. (1980). The elegance of old silver plate and some personalities, (p. 91). Schiffer Publishing Limited: Exton, PA. (Updated 20 April 2017. DM.)

1893 - Meriden Britannia in exposition

(1898). Connecticut at the World’s Fair: Report of the commissioners from Connecticut of the Columbian Exhibition of 1893 at Chicago. [Listed: Meriden Britannia Co. (p. 128)]. Case, Lockwood & Brainard Company: Hartford, CT. (Viewed 2 March 2017. A01528-31.)

1893 - directory listing

(1893). "Meriden Britannia Co." listings. In The New England business directory and gazetteer, [pp. 1378 (Britannia Ware Manufs.); 1810 (Manufacturing Companies)]. (Sampson & Murdock Company: Boston, MA). (Viewed 5 May 2020. H01350-52; H01362).

1893 - historical information

D.H. Hurd & Co. (1893). "Meriden Britannia", (p. 211) and illustration of building. In Town and city atlas of the State of Connecticut. Compiled from government surveys, county records and personal investigations. Boston, MA; 223 pp. (Updated 11 October 2017. A00514; A00516.)

1893 - spotlighted news brief

New Haven, Conn., Jan. 9. (11 January 1893). The Silverware department of the Southington Cutlery Co. sold [to Meriden Britannia Company]. The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. 20. (Viewed 6 September 2018. C00267-68.)

1893 - news mention

(February 1893). News mention: "The Southington Cutlery Company has sold out to the Meriden Britannia Company, and its plant will be removed to Meriden." House Furnishing Review, p. 61. (Viewed 3 October 2017. G01084.)


1893 advertisements

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1893 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Co. (5 April 1893). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of the Finest Quality of Silver Plated Ware. Factories— Meriden, Conn and Hamilton, Ont; Salesrooms: Union Square, New York. 147 State Street, Chicago. 134 Sutton St., San Francisco" [with no illustrations]. Meriden Daily Republican, p. 2, col. 6. (Viewed 17 August 2019. L01058).

1893 - advertisement

Ferris, the reliable Jeweler, Mt. Morris, NY. (c. 13 April 1893). Text-based advertisement: "1847 Rogers Bros. [/ Meriden Britannia Co.] Knives, Forks and Spoons... " Livingston Republican, (Geneseo, New York), p. , col. 2. (Viewed 7 May 2019; H00732-33).

1893 - advertisement

John G. Myers, Albany, NY. (15 April 1893). Advertisement: "... We have constantly in stock a full line of high-grade goods made by the Meriden [Britannia] Co. ... " [with no illustrations]. The Troy Daily Times (New York), p. 1, col. 8. (Viewed 15 August 2020. L02040-41).

1893 - advertisement

Lord & Taylor, New York. (5 December 1893). Advertisement: "Holiday novelties... 1847 Rogers’ [/ Meriden Britannia Co.] A-1 Silver plated Knives, Forks and Spoons... "The Evening Post (New York, NY), unknown page, col. 4. (Viewed 7 May 2019; H00734-35).

1893 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Co. (6 December 1893). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of the Finest Quality of Silver Plated Ware. Factories— Meriden, Conn. and Hamilton, Ont.: Salesrooms: Union Square, New York. 147 State Street, Chicago. 134 Sutton St., San Francisco" [with no illustrations]. Meriden Daily Republican, p. 2, col. 3. (Viewed 17 August 2019. L01060).



1893 patents

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1893 - patent - design for a socket-plate for coffin-handles

Oliver McCarthy, assignor to Meriden Britannia Company. (10 January 1893; filed 29 September 1892). Design no. 22,129; serial no. 447,347: Design for a socket-plate for coffin-handles. (Viewed 13 April 2018. AAA02263).

1893 - patent - design for a spoon, etc.

Henry W. Hirschfeld, assignor to Meriden Britannia Company. (13 June 1893; filed 15 May 1893). Design no. 22,525; serial no. 474,357: Design for a spoon, etc. (Viewed 13 April 2018. AAA02264).

1893 - patent - design for a coffin-handle

Oliver McCarthy, assignor to Meriden Britannia Company. (13 June 1893; filed 15 May 1893). Design no. 22,535; serial no. 474,356: Design for a coffin-handle. (Viewed 13 April 2018. AAA02265).



c. 1893-95 - design catalogue

Meriden Britannia Company. (c. 1893-95). Suggestions for Christmas, Anniversary, and Wedding Gifts in Silver Plate that Wears [catalogue no. 45]. 18 pp. (Viewed 19 February 2017. AAA00570-030.)

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1894 - sponsored book

Meriden Britannia Company. (1894). A historical sketch of Madison Square. New York: Meriden Britannia. 47 pp. (Viewed 5 May 2016. A00598-99.)

1894 - spotlighted article - social event

(13 April 1894). With Mr. and Mrs. Lyon; Brilliant society event Thursday evening [at Parker mansion; with descriptions of decorations in a number of rooms. Guests present include Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Wilcox]. Meriden Daily Republican, p. 4, col. 3. (Viewed 12 December 2020. D01581).

1894 - article - musical event

(13 April 1894). Ideal society affair; Guests of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Lyon delighted [with descriptions of decorations in a number of rooms. Guests present include Mr. and Mrs. George H. Wilcox]. Meriden Daily Journal, p. 1, col. 5. (Viewed 14 December 2020. D01578).

1894 - news brief

(10 November 1894). News brief: "Prosperity in Meriden" [on upturn of economy; mentions Charles Parker Company and Meriden Britannia Company specifically]. Hardware, p. 24. (Viewed 20 September 2017. G00563.)


1894 advertisements

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1894 - advertisement

Mandel Brothers, Chicago, IL. (1 January 1894). Advertisement: "... Art Wares, Silver Ware, and Dinner Ware... [1847] Rogers Bros., Meriden Britannia Co. ... "[with no illustrations]. Chicago Daily Tribune, p. 5. (Viewed 6 June 2020. C00918).

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1894 - advertisement

Mandel Brothers, Chicago. (7 January 1894). Advertisement: "... Silver-Plated Ware... Meriden Britannia Co. ..." [with no illustrations]. Chicago Daily Tribune, p. 16. (Viewed 1 June 2019. C00942).

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1894 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Co. (7 March 1894). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of the Finest Quality of Silver Plated Ware. Factories— Meriden, Conn. and Hamilton, Ont; Salesrooms: Union Square, New York. 147 State Street, Chicago. 134 Sutton St., San Francisco" [with no illustrations]. Meriden Daily Republican, p. 2, col. 3. (Viewed 18 August 2019. L01072).

1894 - advertisement

R. Harris & Co., Washington, DC. (10 October 1894). Advertisement: "... [1847] Rogers Bros., Meriden Brittania [sic] ... " [with no illustrations]. Evening Star (Washington, DC), p. 6, col. 3. (Viewed 7 October 2018. B00805).

1894 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Co. (12 December 1894). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of the Finest Quality of Silver Plated Ware. Factories— Meriden, Conn. and Hamilton, Ont.; Salesrooms: Union Square, New York. 147 State Street, Chicago. 134 Sutton St., San Francisco" [with no illustrations]. Meriden Daily Republican, p. 2, col. 1. (Viewed 17 August 2019. L01068).



1895 - design catalogue

Meriden Britannia Company. (1895). Spoons, forks, knives, etc. 1847 Rogers Bros. [catalogue no. 43]. 141 pp. (Updated 23 April 2017. A00934-35.) [16]

1895 - design catalogue reprint

Meriden Britannia Company. (1895). Spoons, forks, knives, etc. (1847 Rogers Bros.) [catalogue No. 43]. 141 pp. “Reprint” in Trade catalogues at Winterthur (microform), (v. 1) (entry 1670, p. 291). (1984). Clearwater Pub. Co.: New York. (Viewed 2 May 2016. A00518; A00902; A00904) [17]

1895 - historical information

Gillespie, Charles Bancroft (compiled by). (1895). "Meriden Britannia Co." (illustration), (p. 54). In Art souvenir edition of the Meriden Daily Journal illustrating the city of Meriden, Connecticut in the year 1895. The Journal Publishing Company: Meriden, CT. (Viewed 17 November 2016. A00787-88.)

1895 - spotlighted news mention - Meriden Britannia Co. in Sportsmen’s Exposition

(18 May 1895). The Sportsmen’s Exposition [with mention of Meriden Britannia Co.]. Forest and stream, page numbers unknown. (Viewed 11 November 2018. D00456).

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"The Meriden Britannia Co. offered something unique in the great silver trophies shown, among these the cups and plate won by the yacht Vigilant when abroad."


1895 - other articles

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1895 - news mention

(23 January 1895). Chicago notes: "... K. V. R. Albertson, the well-known Australian representative of the Meriden Britannia Co. [died] ... [was earlier] a traveling salesman in the west for Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co. ... New Zealand also being included in his territory... " Jewelers’ Circular (Western Supplement), p. 28. (Viewed 10 October 2020. F01483-84).

1895 - news mention

(12 August 1895). Meriden’s factories [including mention of Meriden Britannia Company as the largest factory in Meriden]. The Daily Morning Journal and Courier (New Haven, CT), p. 3, col. 1. (Viewed 27 September 2018. B00517-18).

1895 - feature article

(6 November 1895). Fine duplication of a yacht in silver (by Meriden Britannia Co., exhibited in their New York store). The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. 1. (Viewed 28 August 2018. B00250.)



1895 advertisements

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1895 - advertisement

Mandel Brothers, Chicago, IL. (6 January 1895). Advertisement: "... silver-plated ware and cutlery... Meriden Britannia Co. ... " [with no illustrations]. Chicago Daily Tribune, p. 8. (Viewed 1 June 2019. C00956).

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1895 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Company. (1 March 1895). Advertisement: "The Meriden Britannia Co., Manufacturers of the Finest Quality of Silver Plated Ware..." Meriden Daily Republican, p. 2, column 1. (Viewed 11 September 2017. G00235).

1895 - advertisement

T. L. Streeter, Auctioneer, presumably Streator, IL. (24 April 1895). Advertisement: "... We have a large stock... Rogers Bros’ 1847 knives and forks... Hollow-ware; Of the following well known manufacturers: Meriden [Britannia] Co. ..." [with no illustrations]. Streator Daily Free Press (Streator, IL), presumably p. 2, cols. 3-5. (Viewed 17 July 2021. R00723).

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1895 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia Company. (29 August 1895). Advertisement: "1847 Rogers Bros. XII, Silver Plate that Wears..." Life magazine, p. 146. (Viewed 26 September 2017. G00702.)

1895 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Co. (12 December 1895). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of the Finest Quality of Silver Plated Ware. Factories— Meriden, Conn. and Hamilton, On[t]; Salesrooms: New York— 208 Fifth avenue; 1128 and 1130 Broadway. Chicago— 147 State street. San Francisco— 134 Sutton street" [with no illustrations]. Meriden Daily Republican, p. 2, col. 7. (Viewed 18 August 2019. L01077).

1895 - four advertisements

Emil Steinmann, Sacramento, CA. (December 1895). Advertisement: "... Meriden Brittania [sic] ... " [with no illustrations]. The Record-Union (Sacramento, California). (Viewed 6 October 2018. B00791-94).

1895 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia Company. (19 December 1895). Advertisement: "Meriden Britannia Co.’s ’Silver Plate that Wears’..." Life magazine, p. 392. (Viewed 26 September 2017. G00711.)

1895 - advertisement

Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart, presumably Harrisburg, PA. (21 December 1895). Advertisement: "... Our magnficent display of holiday silverware... Rogers’ genuine 1847 [/ Meriden Britannia Co.] ... " [with no product illustrations]. Harrisburg Telegraph (Harrisburg, PA), presumably p. 4, col. 5. (Viewed 10 July 2021. R00062).

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c. 1895 - design catalogue

Meriden Britannia Company. (c. 1895). Price list of Britannia & planished goods. West Meriden, CT; 64 pp. ("Contents of catalog duplicate, in part, the contents of a Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co. catalog published about five years earlier.") (Viewed 5 April 2016. A00333.)

c. 1895 - design catalogue

Meriden Britannia Company. (c. 1895). Price list of Britannia & planished goods. ("Contents of catalog duplicate, in part, the contents of a Simpson, Hall, Miller & Company catalog published about five years earlier. In 1898 these two firms joined with several others to form the International Silver Company.") 64 pp. "Reprint" in Trade Catalogues at the Winterthur Museum, Part 2 microfiche (no. 3100, p. 91). (c. 1991). University Publications of America: Bethesda, MD. (Viewed 19 June 2016. A00868; A00889; A00895-96.) [18]

c. 1895 - design catalogue

Meriden Britannia Company. (c. 1895). [Catalogue promoting chafing dishes; cat. no 48]. Number of pages unknown. (Viewed 28 April 2017. A02278.)

1896 - design catalogue

Meriden Britannia Company. (1896). Gold and Silver Plate [catalogue no. 49]. 124 pp. (Viewed 19 February 2017. AAA00570-031.)

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1896 - design catalogue

Meriden Britannia Company. (1896). Silver plate that wears [catalogue no. 53]. 12 pp. (Viewed 19 February 2017. AAA00570-032.)

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1896 - historical information

Hall, Henry. (1896). “Lemuel J. Curtis”, organizer (1852) of Meriden Britannia (p. 221). In America’s successful men of affairs. An encyclopedia of contemporaneous biography (vol II). The New York Tribune; 1074 pp. (Viewed 20 November 2016. A00065; A00066a-c.)

1896 - historical information

Hall, Henry. (1896). “Isaac C. Lewis”, (1814-93), co-founder, Meriden Britannia, (page 498). In America’s successful men of affairs. An encyclopedia of contemporaneous biography (vol II). The New York Tribune; 1074 pp. (Viewed 19 April 2016. A00394-95.)

1896 - historical information

Hall, Henry. (1896). “Horace C. Wilcox”, (1824-90), co-founder, Meriden Britannia, (pp. 872-3). In America’s successful men of affairs. An encyclopedia of contemporaneous biography (vol II). The New York Tribune; 1074 pp. (Viewed 19 April 2016. A00396-97.)

1896 - spotlighted news mention - Meriden Britannia Co. in Sportsmen’s Exposition, New York

(15 March 1896). From stream and forest (about the 1896 Sportsmen’s Exposition, New York with mention of Meriden Britannia Co. to be exhibiting "solid silver model of the syndicate yacht Defender... [and] a number of... cups designed for tennis, yachting, cycling, bowling and golf championships...") New York Times, p. 12. (Viewed 11 November 2018. D00458).

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1896 - news mention

(10 February 1896). To reside in New York; Robert M. Wilcox leaves the Meriden Britannia Company [with mention of Wilcox & Evertsen]. Morning Record (Meriden, CT), p. 3, col. 5. (Viewed 15 November 2021. D01933).

"... Robert M. Wilcox... has severed his connection with [the Meriden Britannia Company], where he has occupied a responsible position for more than twenty years.

Several years ago Mr. Wilcox established a business in New York city for the manufacture of sterling silver. The growth of the new venture now demands his entire time and personal supervision. With the beginning of the present year the firm was incorporated into a stock company, retaining the original name, Wilcox & Evertsen, with Mr. Wilcox as president." (Excerpt from above.)


1896 - article

(18 August 1896). To boom their silver; the [Meriden] Britannia Co.’s deal with Wilcox & Eversten, Silversmiths; More business for Meriden; Nearly half a hundred families coming here at once. Meriden Daily Republican, p. 1, col. 4. (Viewed 27 December 2021. D01934).

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1896 advertisements

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1896 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Co. (4 March 1896). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of the Finest Quality of Silver Plated Ware. Factories— Meriden, Ct. and Hamilton, Ont; Salesrooms: New York— 208 Fifth avenue; 1128 and 1130 Broadway. Chicago— 147 State street. San Francisco— 134 Sutton street" [with no illustrations]. Meriden Daily Republican, p. 2, col. 6. (Viewed 18 August 2019. L01078).

1896 - advertisement

Empire Jewelry Co., presumably Seattle, WA. (29 March 1896). Advertisement: "... Tableware, Spoons, Forks, Etc. ... Rogers [Bros.] 1847 [/ Meriden Britannia Co.] ... " [with no illustrations]. The Seattle Post-Intelligencer, p. 1, cols. 1-2. (Viewed 24 June 2019. D00990-91).

1896 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Co. (1 September 1896). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of the Finest Quality [of] Silver Plated War[e]. Factories— Meriden, Ct. and Hamilto[n,] Ont. Salesrooms: New York— 208 Fifth avenue; 1128 and 1139 Broadway. Chicago— 147 State street. San Francisco— 134 Sutton street" [with no illustrations]. Meriden Daily Republican, p. 2, col. 7. (Viewed 25 June 2020. F01206).

1896 - advertisement

M. D. Barnes, Receiver. (21 September 1896). Advertisement: Receiver’s sale, stock of Empire Jewelry Co., no. 705 Second Av., [presumably Seattle]... Rogers 1847 ... Meriden Brittania [sic] ... " The Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Washington), p. 5. (Viewed 30 September 2018. B00598).

1896 - advertisement

M. D. Barnes, Receiver. (22 September 1896). Advertisement: Receiver’s sale, stock of Empire Jewelry Co. ... Rogers 1847 ... Meriden Brittania [sic] ... " The Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Washington), p. 5, cols. 5-8. (Viewed 30 September 2018. B00599).

1896 - advertisement

Siegel, Cooper & Co., Chicago. (27 September 1896). Advertisement: "... Watches, Jewelry and Silverware... Rogers Bros. 1847 [/ Meriden Britannia] combination set of 6 knives and 6 forks... " [with no illustrations]. Chicago Daily Tribune, p. 32. (Viewed 22 May 2019. H00956).

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1896 - two advertisements

Meriden Britannia Company. (11 November, 18 November 1896). Advertisement: "The bicycle flask. A desirable holiday gift... Meriden Britannia Co..." The Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review. (Viewed 30 August 2018. B00252; B00281.)

1896 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Company. (3 December 1896). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of the Finest Quality [of] Silver Plated War[e]. Factories— Meriden, Conn. and Hamilto[n], Ont.; Salesrooms: New York— 208 Fifth avenue; 1128 and 1130 Broadway. Chicago— 147 State street. San Francisco— 134 Sutton street" [with no illustrations]. Meriden Daily Republican, p. 2, col. 7. (Viewed 23 June 2020. L01477).



1897 - missing design catalogue

Meriden Britannia Company. (1897). [Catalogue no. 50]. No copy known to exist. (A00937-10.) [19]


1897 advertisements

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1897 - advertisement

Wilmarth & Edmonston, Washington, DC. (3 February 1897). Advertisement: "... Meriden Britannia Co. ..." [with no illustrations]. Evening star (Washington, DC), p. 11, col. 3. (Viewed 6 October 2018. B00788).

1897 - advertisement

D. D. Williams Co., presumably Emporia, KS. (10 February 1897). Advertisement: "Now is the time to get knives, forks and spoons... 1847 Rogers Bros. [/ Meriden Britannia Co.] ... " [with no illustrations]. The Emporia Gazette (Emporia, Kansas), p. 4, cols. 3-4. (Viewed 23 January 2021. R00065).

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1897 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Co. (3 March 1897). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of the Finest Quality of Silver Plated Ware. Factories: Meriden, Ct. and Hamilton, Ont. Salesrooms: New York— 208 Fifth avenue; 1123 and 1139 Broadway. Chicago— 147 State street. San Francisco— 134 Sutton street" [with no illustrations]. Meriden Daily Republican, p. 3, col. 6. (Viewed 24 June 2020. L01489).

1897 - advertisement

Simpson, Crawford & Simpson, New York. (21 March 1897). Advertisement: "... Fancy Goods... 1847 Rogers Bros. [/ Meriden Britannia Co.] Silver Plated Fish Knives, Forks, Soup Ladles, and Berry Spoons... Table Knives... " [with no illustrations]. The Sun (New York), p. 13, col. 5. (Viewed 7 June 2020. D01327-29).

1897 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Company. (6 April 1897). Advertisement: "The Meriden Britannia Co., Manufacturers of the Finest Quality of Silver Plated Ware..." Meriden Weekly Republican, p. 3, column 7. (Viewed 9 September 2017. G00246.)

1897 - advertisement

Schlesinger and Mayer, Chicago, IL. (6 June 1897). Advertisement: "... silver... Meriden Britannia Co., Forbes Silver Co. ... " [with abstract illustration]. Chicago Daily Tribune, p. 48. (Viewed 7 June 2019. E00799).

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1897 - advertisement

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

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1897 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Co. (6 September 1897). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of the Finest Quality of Silver Plated Ware. Factories: Meriden, Ct. and Hamilton, Ont. Salesrooms: New York— 208 Fifth avenue; 1123 and 1139 Broadway. Chicago— 147 State street. San Francisco— 134 Sutton street" [with no illustrations]. Meriden Daily Republican, p. 2, col. 7. (Viewed 27 June 2020. F01246).

1897 - text-based advertisement

Gimbel Brothers, Philadelphia, PA. (11 October 1897). Advertisement: "... Silverware and Cutlery... Meriden Britannia Co. ... We sell their goods... " [with no illustrations]. Philadelphia Inquirer (Pennsylvania), p. 3, col. 3. (Viewed 28 August 2020. E01220).

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1897 - text-based advertisement

Gimbel Brothers, Philadelphia, PA. (11 October 1897). Advertisement: "... Silverware and Cutlery... Meriden Britannia Co. ... " [with no product illustrations]. The Philadelphia Times, p. 2, col. 3. (Viewed 11 July 2021. C01494).

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1897 - advertisement

Chas. R. Edmonston, Washington, DC. (2 November 1897). Advertisement: "... Meriden Brittania [sic] Co. ..." [with no illustrations]. Evening star (Washington, DC), p. 8, col. 5. (Viewed 7 October 2018. B00799).

1897 - advertisement

Brassfield’s, presumably Ness City, KS. (13 November 1897). Advertisement: "We always do; Buy our goods right and sell the same way... Rogers’ [Bros.] 1847 [/ Meriden Britannia Co.] ... " [with no illustrations]. The Ness County Echo, (Ness City, Kansas), p. 5, col. 4. (Viewed 4 January 2021. D01739).

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1897 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia Co. (December 1897). Advertisement: ’Silver plate that wears’; ’1847 Rogers Bros.’; On spoons, knives and forks... Manufactured only by Meriden Britannia Company... " [with illustration showing four pieces of cutlery in the Berkshire, Lotis and Vesta patterns]. Ladies’ Home Journal, p. 48, col. 4. (Viewed 21 June 2019. D00904-05).

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1897 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Co. (1 December 1897). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of the Finest Quality of Silver Plated Ware. Factories— Meriden, Conn. and Hamilton, Ont.; Salesrooms: New York— 208 Fifth avenue; 1128 and 1130 Broadway. Chicago— 147 State street. San Francisco— 134 Sutton street" [with no illustrations]. Meriden Daily Republican, p. 2, col. 7. (Viewed 25 June 2020. L01497).

1897 - advertisement

J. A. Schrott, Herkimer, NY. (c. 15 December 1897). Advertisement: "The way to make a Merry Christmas... 1847 Rogers Bros. [/ Meriden Britannia Co.] Knives and Forks... " [with no illustrations]. Herkimer Democrat (Herkimer, New York), unknown page, col. 5-6. (Viewed 6 May 2019; H00708-09).

1897 - advertisement

Joseph H. Bauland Co., Brooklyn, NY. (17 December 1897). Advertisement: "... Silverware. Headquarters for 1847 Rogers [/ Meriden Britannia Co.] ... " [with no illustrations]. The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, p. 9, col. 2. (Viewed 6 May 2019; H00706-07).



1897 - patent - design for a handle for spoons, etc.

Chris Silber, assignor to Meriden Britannia Company. (3 August 1897; filed 28 June 1897). Design patent no. 27,452; serial no. 642,757: Design for a handle for spoons, etc. (Viewed 27 May 2018. AAA03257).

c. 1897 - design catalogue

(c. 1897). 1847 Rogers Bros. (Meriden Britannia) silverware [including the following patterns: Arabesque, Columbia, Lotus, Moline, Plain, Portland, Romanesque, Savoye, Shell, Tipped, and Vesta.] In 1968 reprint, Israel, Fred L. (Ed.), 1897 Sears Roebuck catalogue, (pp. 443-44). New York: Chelsea House Publishers. (Viewed 9 May 2017. A02406; A02410-11.)

c. 1897 - design catalogue page excerpt

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

c. 1897 - historical information

Davis, William T. (Ed.) (c. 1897). On "Meriden Britannia Co.", (p. 937-39). In The New England states, their constitutional, judicial, educational, commercial, professional and industrial history, vol. 2. Boston: D. H. Hurd & Co. (Viewed 9 June 2017. A02626; A02638-39.)

before 1898 - postcard

1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia Company. (before 1898). Postcard with company information. (Viewed 15 June 2020. D01470).

1898 - Meriden Britannia in Omaha exposition

(1898). Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition, Omaha, Nebraska. [Exhibition dates: 1 June - 1 November 1898.] ["Brass medal awarded to Meriden Britannia Co."] [Presentation includes Theodore Baur’s The buffalo hunt.] In: May, Earl Chapin. (1947). A century of silver 1847-1947, (pp. 368-69). Robert M. McBride & Company: New York. (Updated 15 March 2017. AAA00328; AAA00358; AAA00545; AAA00588; DM.) [10]

1898 - spotlighted news mention, Meriden Britannia Co. in Omaha exposition, with photo

(20 July 1898). The Omaha Exposition [including mention of exhibited Meriden Britannia Co. wares— and photo]. Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. 13. (Viewed 3 September 2018. D00281).

1898 - spotlighted news mention - exhibition at Meriden Britannia Co. showroom, New York

(9 October 1898). News of the stores: The Meriden Britannia Company, Nos. 206 Fifth-Ave. and 1,128 Broadway [with description of "a collection of relics taken from the Spanish ships and from the battlefield at Santiago" on view]. New York Tribune, p. B3. (15 December 2018. D00547).

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"... The relics were taken from the ships four days after the battle, for before that time the heat on the vessels was too great to permit any one to go on board.

A flag draped at the back of the collection was taken from the Furur... The bell taken from the Merrimac when she was stripped, before being sunk, is the relic which attracts the most attention... From the officers’ mess on the Cristobal Colon is a handsome silver soup tureen of English make... The handsome brocaded velvet portieres on exhibition at the warerooms were taken from this same vessel... The most interesting relic is a silver teapot from the auxiliary cruiser Mortara. This teapot, as shown by the marks, was made over thirty years ago by the Meriden company.... In this warlike collection are poisoned bullets, a watch movement from the Vizcaya, a Smith & Wesson revolver, silver spoons, a Mauser rifle and torpedoes. The relics have been gathered by William K. Sundell, and loaned to the Meriden Britannia Company for exhibition at its warerooms."



1898 advertisements

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1898 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Co. (9 March 1898). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of the Finest Quality of Silver Plated Ware. Factories— Meriden, Conn. and Hamilton, Ont.; Salesrooms: New York— 208 Fifth avenue; 1128 and 1130 Broadway. Chicago— 147 State street. San Francisco— 134 Sut[t]on street" [with no illustrations]. Meriden Daily Republican, p. 2, col. 7. (Viewed 26 June 2020. F01209).

1898 - advertisement

Farnsworth & Ashby, presumably Topeka, KS. (26 March 1898). Advertisement: "Special sale of Silverware. ... 1847 Rogers Bros. (/ Meriden Britannia Co.)" [With no illustrations.] Topeka State Journal (Kansas), p. 6, col. 6-7. (Viewed 3 October 2018. B00687).

1898 - advertisement

H. Batterman, Brooklyn, NY. (10 May 1898). Advertisement: "... Our stock of Plated Tea Sets comprise the pick from such manufacturers as ... The Meriden Britannia Co. ... ". The Standard-Union (Brooklyn, New York), p. 4, col. 4. (Viewed 4 January 2021. D01740).

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1898 - advertisement

H. Batterman, Brooklyn. (12 May 1898). Advertisement: "... Our stock of Plated Tea Sets comprise the pick from such manufacturers as ’The Forbes Silver Co.’ ... ’The Meriden Britannia Co.’ ... " [with no illustrations]. The Newtown Register (Queens, New York), p. 1, col. 2. (Viewed 24 April 2020. C01220).

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1898 - advertisement

The Fair, Chicago, IL. (22 May 1898). Advertisement: "A Crash in Silverware. See the prices! ... Meriden Britannia Co. silver-plated wares... " [with possibly relevant abstract illustrations]. Chicago Daily Tribune, p. 37. (Viewed 18 June 2019. F00954).

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1898 - three advertisements

Quackenbush & Co., Paterson, NJ. (4, 6 & 7 June 1898). Advertisements: "... June weddings... Meriden Britannia 1847 (Rogers Bros.) ... " [with no illustrations]. The Morning Call (Paterson, New Jersey). (Viewed 17 May 2020. H01576-78).

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  • (4 June 1898, p. 5, cols 7-8. Search the archive, "Paterson NJ Morning Call 1898 - 1960", and scroll down for the link.)
  • (6 June 1898, p. 5, cols 7-8. Search the archive, "Paterson NJ Morning Call 1898 - 1970", and scroll down for the link.)
  • (7 June 1898, p. 5, cols 7-8. Search the archive, "Paterson NJ Morning Call 1898 - 1980", and scroll down for the link.)

1898 - three advertisements on the page

1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia Company. (13 July 1898). Three advertisements [with two illustrations, showing Berkshire, Columbia and Vesta patterns]. Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. 42. (Viewed 3 September 2018. D00278).

1898 - advertisements

Quackenbush & Co., Paterson, NJ. (18, 20, 21 June 1898). Advertisement: "... Basement Bargains ... Silverware ... Meriden Britannia 1847 (Rogers Bros.) ... " [with no illustrations]. The Morning Call (Paterson, New Jersey). (Viewed 7 June 2020. D01324-26).

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  • 18 June 1898, p. 5, cols. 7-8. (Search the archive, "Paterson NJ Morning Call 1898 - 2070", and scroll down for the link.)
  • 20 June 1898, p. 5, cols. 7-8. (Search the archive, "Paterson NJ Morning Call 1898 - 2082", and scroll down for the link.)
  • 21 June 1898, p. 5, cols. 7-8. (Search the archive, "Paterson NJ Morning Call 1898 - 2090", and scroll down for the link.)

1898 - advertisement

S. Kann, Sons & Co., Washington, DC. (19 June 1898). Advertisement: "Opening of our new silverware department... 1847 Rogers Bros. [/ Meriden Britannia Co.] ... " [with possibly related abstract illustrations showing knife, fork and three spoons]. The Times (Washington, DC), p. 5, cols. 5-6. (Viewed 2 June 2020. H01950-51).

1898 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia Company. (17 August 1898). Advertisement: "... Silver plate that wears..." [with two illustrations showing Berkshire, Columbia, Lotus, Savoy, Tipped, and Vesta patterns]. Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. 8. (Viewed 3 September 2018. D00295).

1898 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Co. (6 September 1898). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of Gold and Silver Plate... Sterling Silver... Factories: Meriden, Ct., and Hamilton, Ont. Salesrooms: New York— 208 Fifth avenue; 1128 and 113[0] Broadway. Chicago— 147 State street. San Francisco— 134 Sutter Street" [with no illustrations]. Meriden Daily Republican, p. 2, col. 7. (Viewed 27 June 2020. F01248).

1898 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Company and 1847 Rogers Bros. (21 September 1898). Advertisement: "... Silver plate as good as can be made..." [with illustration showing several designs]. Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review, p. 15. (Viewed 3 September 2018. C00237).

1898 - advertisement

Joseph H. Bauland Co., Brooklyn, NY. (16 October 1898). Advertisement: "... Meriden Britannia... 1847 Rogers [Bros.] ..." [with no relevant illustrations]. The Sun (New York), p. 8, col. 5-7. (Viewed 9 October 2018. B00855-56).

1898 - advertisement

S. Kann, Sons & Co., Washington, DC. (1 November 1898). Advertisement: "... 1847 Rogers Bros [/ Meriden Britannia]. Every piece stamped... " [with abstract illustrations of serving spoons and fork]. Evening Star (Washington, DC), p. 9, col. 1. ( F00670-72).

1898 - two advertisements

C. T. Clingenpeel, Delta, Colorado. (December 1898). Advertisement: "... Fine watches, Jewely [sic], Clocks, Silverware and Novelties... 1847 Rogers Bros. (/ Meriden Britannia Co.) ..." The Delta Independent (Delta, Colorado). (Viewed 19 September 2018. B00343-44).

1898 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Co. (7 December 1898). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of the Gold and Silver Plate... Sterling Silver... Factories: Meriden, Ct., and Hamilton, Ont. Salesrooms: New York— 208 Fifth avenue; 1128 and 1130 Broadway. Chicago— 147 State street. San Francisco— 134 Sutton street" [with no illustrations]. Meriden Daily Republican, p. 2, col. 7. (Viewed 24 June 2020. L01495).

1898 - advertisement

Siegel Cooper & Co., Chicago, IL. (18 December 1898). Advertisement: "... Clocks and Plated Silverware... Rogers Bros. 1847 [/ Meriden Britannia Co.] ... Dinner Knives or Forks... Table Spoons or Forks... " [with abstract illustration of knife]. Chicago Tribune, p 48-49. (Viewed 21 June 2019. E00724).

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189? - design brochure

Meriden Britannia Company. (189?). Chafing dishes: Nickel silver, silver soldered, quadruple plates. 32 pp. (Updated 23 April 2017. A00936.)



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



c. 1898 - design brochure or catalogue

International Silver Company / (Meriden Britannia Co.) (after 1898). Ambassador and other patterns of "1847 Rogers Bros." silverware. (Updated 20 April 2017. A01456.)

c. 1898 - design brochure or catalogue

International Silver Company / (Meriden Britannia Co.) (after 1898). Heraldic (pattern for) "1847 Rogers Bros." (Updated 20 April 2017. A00469.)

c. 1898 - design brochure or catalogue

International Silver Company / (Meriden Britannia Co.) (after 1898). Louvain (pattern of) "1847 Rogers Bros." silverware. (Updated 20 April 2017. A00468.)

1899 - design catalogue

Meriden Britannia Company / (ISC). (1899). Trophy book. 31 pp. (Viewed 19 February 2017. AAA00570-035.)

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1899 advertisements

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1899 - advertisement

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

1899 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Co. (6 April 1899). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of Gold and Silver Plate... Sterling Silver... Factories: Meriden, Ct., and Hamilton, Ont. Salesrooms: New York— 208 Fifth Avenue; 1128 and 113[0] Broadway. Chicago— 147 State Street. San Francisco— 134 Sutter Street" [with no illustrations]. Meriden Weekly Republican, p. 2, col. 7. (Viewed 25 June 2020. F01205).

1899 - three advertisements

Murphy, the jeweler, presumably Maysville, Kentucky. (August 1899). Text-based advertisement: "... [1847] Rogers Bros. [Co. / Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.] ... " [with no illustrations]. The Evening Bulletin (Maysville, KY). (Viewed 9 October 2018. B00845-47).

1899 - six text-based advertisements

Murphy, the jeweler, presumably Maysville, Kentucky. (30, 31 August; 1, 2, 4, 5 September 1899). Text-based advertisement: "... 1847 [Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.] knives and forks... tea spoons... " [with no illustrations]. The Evening Bulletin (Maysville, KY). (Viewed 11 October 2018. B00950-55).

1899 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia Co. (7 September 1899). Advertisement: "... Manufacturers of Gold and Silver Plate... Sterling Silver... Factories: Meriden, Ct., and Hamilton, Ont. Salesrooms: New York— 208 Fifth Avenue; 1128 and 113[0] Broadway. Chicago— 147 State Street. San Francisco— 134 Sutter Street" [with no illustrations]. Meriden Weekly Republican, p. 2, col. 7. (Viewed 27 June 2020. F01241).

1899 - advertisement

Frank E. Fearl, Jeweler, presumably Hutchinson, KS. (21 October 1899). Advertisement: "Rogers’ Flat Ware... International [Silver] Company... 1847 Rogers [Bros. / Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.] ... " [with no illustrations]. The Hutchinson News (Hutchinson, KS), p. 11, cols. 5-6. (Viewed 19 July 2021. R00067).

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1899 - advertisement

International Silver Co. (7 December 1899). Advertisement: "... Makers of Gold and Silver Plate; Rich Cut Glass, Etc. Successor to Meriden Britannia Co., Meriden Silver Plate Co., Wilcox Silver Plate Co., Meriden Cut Glass Co., and others ... General Offices, Meriden, Conn. Branches: New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Hamilton, Ont." [with no illustrations]. Meriden Weekly Republican, p. 2, col. 7. (Viewed 24 June 2020. L01485).

1899 - two advertisements

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

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

1899 - advertisement

Walbridge’s, Buffalo, NY. (13 December 1899). Advertisement: "... The Best of Plated Ware... Meriden Britannia Co.’s [/ International Silver Co.] five-piece tea sets... " Buffalo Evening News (New York), p. 4, cols. 5-8. (Viewed 13 October 2018. B01015-16).

1899 - advertisement

Walbridge & Co., Buffalo, NY. (14 December 1899). Advertisement: "... The finest Christmas Goods... The Best of Plated Ware... Meriden Britannia Co. [/ International Silver Co.] ..." [no illustrations]. Buffalo Courier (New York), p. 3, cols. 4-7. (Viewed 13 October 2018. B00990-91).

1899 - advertisement

F. J. Edwards, Helena, Montana. (17 December 1899). Advertisement: "... 1847 Rogers Bros. [/ Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.] ..." [with no illustrations]. The Anaconda Standard (Anaconda, Montana), Christmas edition, p. 54, col. 5.



19th - 20th c. - proofs / illustrations

Meriden Britannia Company. (19th-20th century). Scrapbook of proofs of halftone and woodengraved illustrations of silverware from the Meriden Britannia Company. (Viewed 5 April 2016. A00327.)


1900s

1900 articles

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1900 - news mention

(3 January 1900). Chicago notes [news brief, talks about International Silver Co. consolidation and salesrooms effects in Chicago; mentions Barbour Silver Co., Holmes & Edwards Silver Co., Manhattan Silver Plate Co., Meriden Britannia Co., Rogers & Hamilton Co., Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co. Jeweler’s Circular and Horological Review, p. 34. (Viewed 7 May 2018. AAA02967; AAA02074).

1900 - news mention

(5 February 1900). [No article heading; listing the Meriden Britannia Company (presumably including 1847 Rogers Bros.) as "Factory E" of the International Silver Company]. The Daily Morning Journal and Courier (New Haven, CT), p. 1, col. 7. (Viewed 29 September 2018. B00566-67).



1900 - spotlighted advertisement mention

Aldrich, Barton, VT. (26 March 1900). Advertisement: "A true history of Rogers & Bro. ... Rogers Brothers Manufacturing Co. ... Rogers, Smith & Co. ... Wm. Rogers Manufacturing Co. ... Meriden Britannia Co. ... 1847 Rogers Brothers... International Silver Co. ... " [with no illustrations]. Orleans County Monitor (Barton, VT), presumably p. 5, cols. 5-6.


1900 advertisements

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1900 - advertisement

H. Batterman, Brooklyn, NY. (10 February 1900). Advertisement: "... Crockery and Housefurnishings... Silverware... Rogers Bros., 1847 [/ Meriden Britannia Co. / ISC] ... " [with no illustrations]. The Standard Union (Brooklyn, New York), p. 4, col. 2. (Viewed 28 August 2020. E01222-23).

1900 - advertisement

Bennett Company, Omaha, NE. (18 February 1900). Advertisement: "... 1847 Rogers Bros.’ [/ Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.] Silverware that Wears... " [with no illustrations]. Omaha Daily Bee (Nebraska), p. 5. (Viewed 16 June 2019. D00802).

1900 - advertisement

The Star Store, Indianapolis, IN. (18 February 1900). Advertisement: "Sale of Silverware; 1847 Rogers Bros.’ [/ Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.] Tea Spoons... Knives or Forks... Table Spoons... " [with no illustrations]. Indianapolis Journal, p. 16. (Viewed 16 June 2019. D00803-04).

1900 - advertisement

International Silver Co. (5 April 1900). Advertisement: "... Makers of Gold and Silver Plate; Rich Cut Glass, Etc. Successor to Meriden Britannia Co., Meriden Silver Plate Co., Wilcox Silver Plate Co., Meriden Cut Glass Co., and others ... General Offices, Meriden, Conn. Branches: New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Hamilton, Ont." [with no illustrations]. Meriden Weekly Republican, p. 2, col. 7. (Viewed 24 June 2020. L01496).

1900 - advertisement

Harry Davis, Cañon City, CO. (c. 12 April 1900). Advertisement: "Cheapest Store on Earth! ... 1847 Rogers Bros. [/ Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.] knives and forks... table spoons... desert [sic] spoons... tea spoons... " [with no illustrations]. Cañon City Record (Cañon City, Colorado), unknown page number, col. 3. (Viewed 28 June 2019. E00920-21).

1900 - advertisement

Wm. Hengerer Co., Buffalo, NY. (23 April 1900). Advertisement: "Housekeeping hints... Silver Plated Table Ware... 1847 [Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia Co. / ISC] Spoons and Forks... " [with no illustration]. Buffalo Evening News (Buffalo, New York), p. 2, col. 5. (Viewed 19 June 2020. L01424-25).

1900 - advertisement

McKenney, The Jeweler, Portland, ME. (7 June 1900). Advertisement: "Grand Silver Ware Sale... Rogers 1847 [/ Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.] ... " [with no product illustrations]. The Portland Daily Press (Portland, ME), p. 10, col. 3. (Viewed 19 July 2021. R01557).

1900 - advertisement

International Silver Co. (13 September 1900). Advertisement: "... Makers of Gold and Silver Plate; Rich Cut Glass, Etc. Successor to Meriden Britannia Co., Meriden Silver Plate Co., Wilcox Silver Plate Co., Meriden Cut Glass Co., and others ... General Offices, Meriden, Conn. Branches: New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Hamilton, Ont." [with no illustrations]. Meriden Weekly Republican, p. 2, col. 7. (Viewed 27 June 2020. F01239).

1900 - advertisement

S. E. Olson, Co., Minneapolis, MN. (5 October 1900). Advertisement: "... The opening of our grand Jewelry, Silverware and Bric-a-Brac Department... Rogers’ Bros., 1847 [/ Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.] ... " [with no product illustrations]. Minneapolis Tribune / Star Tribune (Minneapolis, Minnesota), p. 5, cols. 4-7. (Viewed 20 January 2021. D01720).

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1900 - advertisement

Walbridge’s, Buffalo, NY. (21 October 1900). Advertisement: "... Silver-plated table sets, dishes, etc. ... Meriden Britannia Co. [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with abstract illustrations]. The Buffalo Courier (Buffalo, NY), p. 17, col. 1. (Viewed 19 July 2021. R00069).

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1900 - advertisement

International Silver Co. (22 November 1900). Advertisement: "... Makers of Gold and Silver Plate; Rich Cut Glass, Etc. Successor to Barbour Silver Co., Meriden Britannia Co., Meriden Silver Plate Co., Wilcox Silver Plate Co., Meriden Cut Glass Co., and others ... General Offices, Meriden, Conn. Branches: New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Hamilton, Ont." [with no illustrations]. Meriden Weekly Republican, p. 7, col. 6. (Viewed 26 June 2020. F01227).

1900 - advertisement

Scruggs, Vandervoort & Barney, presumably St. Louis, MO. (3 December 1900). Advertisement: "Opening Season’s Exhibit of Holiday Goods... Silverware... Meriden Britannia Co. [/ISC] ... " [with no illustrations]. St. Louis Republic (Missouri), p. 2, col. 6. (Viewed 24 April 2020. C01227-28).

1900 - advertisement

Scruggs, Vandervoort & Barney, presumably St. Louis, MO. (18 December 1900). Advertisement: "Silver Wares For Holiday Giving... Meriden Britannia Co. [/ ISC] ... " [with no illustrations]. St. Louis Republic (Missouri), p. 2, cols. 2-4. (Viewed 24 April 2020. C01229).



c. 1900 - design brochure

Meriden Britannia Company / (ISC). (c. 1900). The chafing dish [catalogue no. 59]. 31 pp. [1847 Rogers Bros. advert on last page.] (Viewed 7 August 2017. AAA00631.)

c. 1900 - design brochure

Meriden Britannia Company / (ISC). (c. 1900). The Queen of Autumn – New Sterling Toilet Ware in Chrysanthemum Design [catalogue no. 59]. 16 pp. (Viewed 19 February 2017. AAA00570-036.)

  • Offline - Meriden Historical Society, Meriden, CT.

after 1900 - price list

International Silver Company of Canada / (Meriden Britannia Co.). (after 1900.) 1847 Rogers Bros. ... consumer open stock price list. Number of pages unknown. (Viewed 16 August 2017. A02949.)

1901 - price list

Meriden Britannia Company / (ISC). (1901). Revised Retail Price-list of Casket Hardware. 31 pp. (Viewed 19 February 2017. AAA00570-041.)

  • Offline - Meriden Historical Society, Meriden, CT.

1901 - price list

Meriden Britannia Company / (ISC). (1901). Price List Sterling Silver Spoons & Forks also Cases & Chests [catalogue no. 63]. 34 pp. and index. (Viewed 19 February 2017. AAA00570-037.)

  • Offline - Meriden Historical Society, Meriden, CT.

1901 - news brief

Hartford Times. (25 July 1901). International Silver Co sues Hartford parties [of the S. L. & G. H. Rogers company]. Meriden Weekly Republican, p. 6, col. 6. (Viewed 24 November 2020. F01893).

"The International Silver company has brought suit in the district court of the United States against... [persons] who are dealers in silver plated ware, under the firm name of S. L. & G. H. Rogers. It alleges that the defendants are infringing a trademark.

The company states... that in May, 1899, it became owners of the Meriden Britannia company and the William Rogers Manufacturing company, including the trademarks of the companies. It claims that the defendants are selling silverware under the trademark of ’Rogers Brothers’ and ’Rogers’ similar to those of the company..." (Excerpt from above.)


1901 - spotlighted advertisement mention

Simeon L. and George H. Rogers Company. (18 May 1901). Advertisement: "... Sterling silver and silver plated ware... Facts about Rogers trade-marks... " [with mention of Rogers Bros. Manufacturing Co.; Rogers, Smith & Co.; Rogers & Bro.; Meriden Britannia Co.; Wm. Rogers Manufacturing Co.] [with no product illustrations]. The American Artisan and Hardware Record, p. 7. (Viewed 6 July 2021. R01453).


1901 advertisements

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1901 - advertisement

International Silver Co. (7 March 1901). Advertisement: "... Makers of Gold and Silver Plate; Rich Cut Glass, Etc. Successor to Barbour Silver Co., Meriden Britannia Co., Meriden Silver Plate Co., Wilcox Silver Plate Co., Meriden Cut Glass Co., and others ... General Offices, Meriden, Conn. Branches: New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Hamilton, Ont." [with no illustrations]. Meriden Weekly Republican, p. 7, col. 6. (Viewed 27 June 2020. F01260).

1901 - advertisement

John Wilson & Co., Greenfield, MA. (13 March 1901). Advertisement: "Sale of Electro Silver Plate Ware... Meriden Britannia [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with no illustration]. Greenfield Reporter (Greenfield, MA), p. 5, cols. 4-5. (Viewed 10 May 2020. H01485-87).

1901 - advertisement

Smith, Murray & Co., Bridgeport, CT. (15 March 1901). Advertisement: "... A great silverware sale... Meriden Britannia (/ International Silver Co. /) ..." The Newtown Bee (Newtown, CT), p. 2, cols. 7-8. (Viewed 19 September 2018. B00335-36).

1901 - advertisement

Walbridge & Co., presumably Buffalo, NY. (3 June 1901). Advertisement: "For June weddings... Silver-Plated Ware... [Rogers Bros.] 1847 Brand ... Meriden Britannia Co. [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with no illustrations]. Buffalo Evening News (New York), p. 5, cols. 4-5. (Viewed 27 December 2020. D01632).

1901 - advertisement

Walbridge & Co., presumably Buffalo, NY. (3 June 1901). Advertisement: "For... June weddings... [Rogers Bros.] 1847... Meriden Britannia Co. [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with no product illustrations]. The Buffalo Commercial (New York, p. 10, cols. 6-7. (Viewed 13 January 2021. D01807).

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1901 - advertisement

International Silver Co. (25 July 1901). Advertisement: "... Makers of Gold and Silver Plate; Rich Cut Glass, Etc. Successor to Barbour Silver Co., Meriden Britannia Co., Meriden Silver Plate Co., Wilcox Silver Plate Co., Meriden Cut Glass Co., and others ... General Offices, Meriden, Conn. Branches: New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Hamilton, Ont." [with no illustrations]. Meriden Weekly Republican, p. 7, col. 4. (Viewed 24 November 2020. F01892).

1901 - two advertisements

International Silver Co. (15 & 22 August 1901). Advertisements: ... Makers of Gold and Silver Plate; Rich Cut Glass, Etc. Successor to Barbour Silver Co., Meriden Britannia Co., Meriden Silver Plate Co., Wilcox Silver Plate Co., Meriden Cut Glass Co., and others ... General Offices, Meriden, Conn. Branches: New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Hamilton, Ont." [with no illustrations]. Meriden Weekly Republican. F01650; F01652).

1901 - advertisement

International Silver Co. (5 September 1901). Advertisement: "... Makers of Gold and Silver Plate; Rich Cut Glass, Etc. Successor to Barbour Silver Co., Meriden Britannia Co., Meriden Silver Plate Co., Wilcox Silver Plate Co., Meriden Cut Glass Co., and others ... General Offices, Meriden, Conn. Branches: New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Hamilton, Ont." [with no illustrations]. Meriden Weekly Republican, p. 3, col. 6. (Viewed 28 June 2020. F01261).

1901 - two advertisements

W. H. Pickens, Easley, SC. (October 1901). Advertisement: "Jewelry... (International Silver Co. / Meriden Britannia Co.) Rogers 1847 ..." The People’s Journal (Pickens, SC). (Viewed 19 September 2018. B00345-46).

1901 - advertisement

C. E. Gifford & Co., Fall River, MA. (7 November 1901). Advertisement: "Long lived silver plate... Meriden Brit Co. [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with no illustrations]. The Daily Globe (Fall River, MA), p. 5. (Viewed 29 June 2021. D01877).

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1901 - advertisement

International Silver Co. (12 December 1901). Advertisement: "... Makers of Gold and Silver Plate; Rich Cut Glass, Etc. Successor to Barbour Silver Co., Meriden Britannia Co., Meriden Silver Plate Co., Wilcox Silver Plate Co., Meriden Cut Glass Co., and others ... General Offices, Meriden, Conn. Branches: New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Hamilton, Ont." [with no illustrations]. Meriden Weekly Republican, p. 2 or 3, col. 7. (Viewed 24 June 2020. L01484).

1901 - two advertisements

W. H. Pickens, Easley, South Carolina. (December 1901). Advertisement: "... Rogers 1847 [Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.] ..." [with no illustrations]. The People’s Journal (Pickens, SC). (Viewed 6 October 2018. B00775-76).



1902 - design catalogue

Meriden Britannia Company / (ISC). (1902). The Chafing Dish [catalogue no. 65]. 33 pp. (See below.) (Viewed 19 February 2017. AAA00570-038.)

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1902 - article mention

(4 September 1902). Alterations on [International] Silver Co.’s various shops (with mention of Barbour Silver Co., "Factory E" [Meriden Britannia Co.], "Wallingford" [Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co.], Watrous Manufacturing Co., and William Rogers Mfg. Co.). Meriden Weekly Republican, p. 2, col. 1. (Viewed 3 July 2020. F01352-53).


1902 advertisements

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1902 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co. (2 January 1902). Advertisement: "The Genuine Rogers Bros. ’1847’... International Silver Co. ... Meriden Britannia Co. ... " [with illustrations of fish knife and fish fork in Berkshire pattern]. The Press (Stafford Springs, CT), unknown page number, col. 7-8. (Viewed 22 June 2019. D00934-35).

1902 - five advertisements

W. H. Pickens, Easley, SC. (January - March 1902). Advertisement: "... Rogers 1847 [/ Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.] Silver goods: Patterns, Vesta, Columbia, Berkshire and Shell Satin... " [no illustrations]. The People’s Journal (Pickens, South Carolina). (Viewed 20 October 2018. B01151-55).

1902 - advertisement

International Silver Company. (6 March 1902). Advertisement: "International Silver Co., Silversmiths, Successor to Barbour Silver Co.; Meriden Britannia Co.; Meriden Silver Plate Co.; Wilcox Silver Plate Co.; Meriden Cut Glass Co., and others..." Meriden Weekly Republican, p. 3, column 6. (Viewed 9 September 2017. G00238).

1902 - advertisement

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

1902 - advertisement

Butler Cash Department Store, Butler, MO. (11 December 1902). Advertisement: "... Rogers Bros. 1847 [/ Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.] ... teaspoons... tablespoons... knives and forks... " [with no illustrations]. The Butler Weekly Times (Butler, Missouri), p. 1, col. 3. (Viewed 6 July 2019. F01118-19).

1902 - advertisement

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



c. 1902 - design catalogue

(c. 1902). 1847 Rogers Bros. (Meriden Britannia, ISC) silverware. [Including the following patterns: Berkshire, Columbia, Lotus, Portland, Savoy, Shell, Tipped, and Vesta.] In 1969 reprint, 1902 Sears Roebuck catalogue, p. 105. Crown Publishers. (Viewed 9 May 2017. A02414; A02419.)

before 1903 - design catalogue

Meriden Britannia Company / presumably International Silver Company. (before 1903). Gold and silver plate. [Flatware patterns shown include: Berkshire, Charter Oak, Columbia, Continental, Cromwell, Old Colony, Romanesque, Savoy, Sharon, Vesta, and Vintage.] Number of pages unknown. (Viewed 29 July 2018. C00193-05).

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1903 - spotlighted feature article - Meriden Britannia Co. showroom exhibition, New York

(30 January 1903). Fine silver service: Gift of citizens of Albany to its cruiser namesake [by Meriden Britannia Co. / ISC, on exhibition, with photograph of vegetable dish, open salt, saltspoon, and pepper]. New York Tribune, p. 7. (Viewed 28 December 2018. D00548).

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"With a background of Stars and Stripes, an exquisitely wrought silver service of sixty-six pieces, designed as a gift from the citizens of Albany to the cruiser bearing their city’s name, is now on exhibition in the windows of the Meriden Britannia Company, No. 208 Fifth-ave. This company’s design was chosen from those of a competition including the leading silversmiths of the country, and the finished work bears ample testimony to the ability of the designers.

The aggregate cost of the sixty-six pieces, which include the punchbowl and goblets, platters, entrée, vegetable and bonbon dishes, peppers and salts, gold lined vases, jardinières and candelabra, is $10,000." (Excerpt from above.)



1903 advertisements

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1903 - two advertisements

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

1903 - four advertisements

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

1903 - advertisement

Imperial Dry Goods Co., presumbly Altoona, PA. (23 September 1903). Advertisement: "... Sterling silver and electroplated silverware... Silver Plate that Wears... 1847 Rogers Bros. [/ Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.] ... " [with possibly related, abstract illustration of cutlery]. Altoona Tribune (Altoona, Pennsylvania), p. 4, cols. 5-6. (Viewed 4 January 2021. D01963).

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1903 - advertisement

Dulin & Martin Co., Washington, DC. (30 September 1903). Advertisement: "... Desireable Silverware... Rogers’ [Bros.] 1847 [/ Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.] ... " [with no illustrations]. Evening Star (Washington, DC), p. 5, cols. 1-2. (Viewed 25 June 2019. E00803).

1903 - advertisement

E. F. Mayer, Butte, MT. (17 November 1903). Text-based advertisement: "Roger Bros. 1847 [/Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.]; Now is the time to buy the popular goods at the popular priced house... " Butte Inter Mountain (Butte, Montana), p. 6, col. 2. (Viewed 28 January 2021. R00554).

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1903 - advertisement

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

1903 - advertisement

F. E. Gleason, Austin, Minnesota. (c. 16 December 1903). Advertisement: "... We are showing a variety of pieces in Meriden Britannia Company’s ’Silver Plate that wears.’ This beautifully colored and decorated dish... 1847 Rogers Bros. [/ International Silver Co.] ..." [with abstract illustration of dish]. Mower County Transcript (Lansing, Minnesota), unknown page number. (Viewed 16 June 2019. F00997-99).

1903 - advertisement

Boutell Bros., Minneapolis, MN. (22 December 1903). Advertisement: "... 1847 Rogers Bros.’ [Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.] plated ware— Knives, Forks, Spoons, Ladles, Etc. Extra special, Cold Meat, Forks, assorted patterns... " [with abstract illustration of fork]. Minneapolis Journal, p. 12. (Viewed 22 June 2019. D00936-37).



1904 - design brochure

Meriden Britannia Company / (ISC). (1904). The Chafing Dish [catalogue no. 67]. 23 pp. (Viewed 19 February 2017. AAA00570-039.)

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1904 - design brochure

Meriden Britannia Company / (ISC). (1904). Sterling Silver Spoons and Forks also Cases and Chests [catalogue no. 68]. 19 pp. (Viewed 19 February 2017. AAA00570-040.)

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1904 - design brochure

Meriden Britannia Company / (ISC). (1904). Sterling Silver Pocket Match Holder [catalogue 1107]. 4 pp. (Viewed 19 February 2017. AAA00570-042.)

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1904 - design brochure

Rogers Bros. [presumably 1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia / ISC or Rogers & Brother /ISC.] (1904). Price list. Spoons, forks, knives, etc. 24 pp. (Viewed 8 May 2017. A02395.)


1904 advertisements

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1904 - advertisement

O. C. Robinson, presumably Newark, NJ. (31 March 1904). Advertisement: "... Knives and Forks ... made by the Forbes Silver Co. who are managed by the 1847 Rogers [Bros. / Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.] ..." [with no illustrations]. The Newark Courier (Newark, New Jersey), presumably, p. 5, col. 1. (Viewed 14 October 2018. B01070).

1904 - advertisement

R. L. Leeson & Sons Co., presumably Elwood, IN. (presumably 8 August 1904). Advertisement: "... Silverware... Rogers 1847 [/ Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.] ... " [with no product illustrations]. The Elwood Daily Record (Elwood, IN), presumably p. 4, cols. 5-6. (Viewed 30 June 2021. D01967).

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1904 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia Company / International Silver Company. (October 1904). Advertisement: "Buying for a life-time... Send for new Catalogue X-32 ... " [with illustrations of silverware]. Metropolitan Magazine, (Advertising section) p. 162. (Viewed 21 July 2020. L01795).

1904 - advertisement

Walbridge’s, Buffalo, NY. (9 October 1904). Advertisement: "... Silver plated tea sets... Queen Anne pattern— Meriden Britannia [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with no specified illustrations]. The Buffalo Courier (New York), p. 45, cols. 4-7. (Viewed 12 October 2018. B00988).

1904 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia Company / International Silver Company. (November 1904). Advertisement: "... Silver plate that wears... not only for Thanksgiving... " [with illustration showing knife and carving ware]. Metropolitan Magazine, (Advertising section), p. 276. (Viewed 21 July 2020. L01798).

1904 - advertisement

The Bon Marche / Nordhoff & Co., presumably Seattle, WA. (22 December 1904). Advertisement: "... (International Silver Co. / Meriden Britannia Co.) Rogers Brothers 1847 ..." [with no illustrations]. The Seattle Star (Seattle, Washington), p. 2. (Viewed 6 October 2018. B00767-68).



c. 1904 - design catalogue (missing)

1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia Company / International Silver Company. (c. 1904). ["Catalogue X-32"]. Number of pages unknown. No known copy in a public library. (Viewed 21 July 2020. L01795).

1905 - design brochure

Meriden Britannia Company / (ISC). (1905). The Cloeta flatware pattern [catalogue no. 73]. 10 pp. (Viewed 19 February 2017. AAA00570-043.)

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1905 - price list

Meriden Britannia Company / (ISC). (1905). Revised List Prices of Sterling Silver Hollowware [catalogue no. 75, no illustrations]. 21 pp. (Viewed 19 February 2017. AAA00570-044.)

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1905 advertisements

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1905 - advertisement

International Silver Company. (4 October 1905). Advertisement: "Rich American cut glass..." [including listing of Meriden Britannia Company and 1847 Rogers Bros.; with illustration of product design]. The Jewelers’ Circular — Weekly, p. 27. (Viewed 2 September 2018. H00386.)

1905 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia Co. and International Silver Company. (11 October 1905). Advertisement: "Sterling silver and fine silver plate..." [with five illustrations of spoons, knife and fork showing the following patterns: Avalon, Cloeta, Florence, Revere, and Vintage]. The Jewelers’ Circular — Weekly, p. 35. (Viewed 2 September 2018. H00390).

1905 - advertisement

S. Kann Sons & Co., Washington, DC. (11 October 1905). Advertisement: "... Our Fall Silverware Sale... 1847 Rogers Bros. [/ Meriden Britannia Co.]" and "International Silver Co." [with unspecified graphical illustrations]. Evening Star (Washington, DC), p. 6, cols. 3-7. (Viewed 11 October 2018. B00945).

1905 - advertisement

International Silver Company. (25 October 1905). Advertisement [including listing of Meriden Britannia Company and 1847 Rogers Bros.; with product illustration]. The Jewelers’ Circular — Weekly, p. 33. (Viewed 2 September 2018. H00399).

1905 - advertisement

International Silver Company. (1 November 1905). Advertisement: "Rich American cut glass..." [including listing of Meriden Britannia Company and 1847 Rogers Bros.; with product illustration]. The Jewelers’ Circular — Weekly, p. 31. (Viewed 2 September 2018. D00253).

1905 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co. (1 November 1905). Advertisement: "The ’Vintage’..." [with illustration of knife, fork and spoon in the pattern]. The Jewelers’ Circular — Weekly, p. 33. (Viewed 2 September 2018. D00254).

1905 - advertisement

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

1905 - two advertisements

Meriden Britannia Company / International Silver Company. (November 1905). Advertisement: "Sterling silver patent pocket safety book match holder with steel cigar cutter..." [with illustration]. The Jewelers’ Circular — Weekly. (Viewed 1 September 2018. D00261; D00265).

1905 - advertisement

Cramer Bros., Grant Pass, Oregon. (1 December 1905). Advertisement: "... Xmas silverware we have in stock ... [International Silver Co. / Meriden Britannia Co. /] Rogers 1847 ..." Rogue River Courier (Grants Pass, Oregon), presumably p. 5., col. 3. (Viewed 19 September 2018. B00337).

1905 - advertisement

The Diamond Sign / Spirit J. Vasaly, presumably Little Falls, MN. (29 December 1905). Advertisement: "... [presumably International Silver Co. / Meriden Britannia Co. / 1847] Roger[s] Bros. ..." [no illustrations]. Little Falls Herald (Little Falls, Minnesota), presumably p. 6, col. 5-6. (Viewed 22 September 2018. B00371).



c. 1905 - design catalogue

Meriden Britannia Company / International Silver Company. (c. 1905). Meriden Britannia Company ecclesiastical goods. Number of pages unknown. (Viewed 29 July 2018. C00193-01).

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1905-06 - advertising card

Meriden Britannia Company / 1847 Rogers Bros. / ISC. (1905-06). "1847 Rogers Bros: Silver plate that wears". (Accession no. H.1999.1.1623. Viewed 1 August 2017. A02779-80.)

1905-15 - internal magazine

(ISC / Meriden Britannia). (1905-15). The silver standard: A periodical of 1847, vol. 1-10. (Viewed 8 May 2017. A01220; A02398-99; AAA00395; C00001-42.)

1906 - historical information

Gillespie, Charles Bancroft & Curtis, George Munson. (1906). "Meriden Britannia Co." sub-section including illustration of building (pp. 41-44). In A century of Meriden: A historic record and pictorial description of the town of Meriden, Connecticut and the men who made it, from earliest settlement to close of its first century of incorporation, (Part III). 1248 pp overall. (Viewed 19 November 2016. A00791-92.)

1906 - historical information

Gillespie, Charles Bancroft & Curtis, George Munson. (1906). Biographies of Meriden Britannia Co. management: George Munson Curtis (director) (pp. 308-10 including portrait); George Redfield Curtis (director) (pp. 305-08 including portrait); Isaac Chauncey Lewis (director) (pp. 354-58 including portrait); William W. Lyman (director) (pp. 296-98) including portrait; Horace C. Wilcox (director) (pp. 530-32) including portrait. In A century of Meriden: A historic record and pictorial description of the town of Meriden, Connecticut and the men who made it, from earliest settlement to close of its first century of incorporation, (Part II). 1248 pp overall. (Viewed 19 November 2016. A00791-92.)


1906 advertisements

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1906 - advertisement

Brandeis & Sons, Omaha, Nebraska. (12 April 1906). Advertisement: "... Rogers Bros. 1847 [/ Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.] ... " [with no illustrations]. Omaha Daily Bee (Nebraska), p. 12. (Viewed 6 October 2018. B00789-90).

1906 - advertisement

Bennett’s, Omaha, NE. (22 April 1906). Advertisement: "... Silverware... 1847 Rogers Bros. [/ Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.] ... " [with no related illustrations]. Omaha Sunday Bee (Nebraska), editorial section, p. 1. (Viewed 23 June 2019. D00976-77).

1906 - advertisement

Walbridge & Co., presumably Buffalo, NY. (20 May 1906). Advertisement: "... Special Sale of Tea Sets... Meriden Britannia Co. [/ International Silver Co.] 4-piece Tea Set... 5-piece Tea Set... " [with no illustration]. The Buffalo Courier (New York), page number unknown. (Viewed 15 June 2019. F00950-51).

1906 - advertisement

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

1906 - advertisement

George W. Kates, presumably Newton, KS. (30 August 1906). Advertisement: "Our special removal sale... Rogers genuine 1847 [/ Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.] Teaspoons... Dessert spoons... Table Spoons... " [with no illustrations]. The Newton Evening Kansas-Republican (Newton, KS), p. 3, cols. 1-2. (Viewed 1 July 2021. R00568).

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1906 - advertisement

Hale’s, San Francisco, CA. (11 November 1906). Advertisement: "... Thanksgiving Silverware... Cream Ladles, 1847 Rogers Bros. [/ Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.] ... soup spoons... 24-piece set ... " [with no product illustrations]. San Francisco Call, p. 60, col. 2. (Viewed 13 June 2020. D01420-22).

1906 - advertisement

Gerson’s, presumably, Pensacola, Florida. (25 November 1906). Advertisement: "... 1847 Rogers. Bros. [Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.] The Plate that Wears ... " [with no relevant illustrations]. The Pensacola Journal (Florida), second section, presumably p. 15, cols. 5-7. (Viewed 28 September 2018. B00529).

1906 - advertisement

Overton’s Jewelry Store, Westfield, NY. (5 December 1906). Advertisement: "... 1847 Rogers Bros. [/ Meriden Britannia Co. / ISC] ..." [with abstract illustration]. Westfield Republican (Westfield, New York), p. 1, cols. 1-2. (Viewed 29 May 2019. C00828-29).

1906 - advertisement

G A Fowler (hardware), DeWitt, NE. (13 December 1906). Advertisement: "Christmas silverware... 1847 Rogers [Bros. / Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.] ... " [with possibly relevant illustrations of spoon and fork]. The DeWitt Eagle (DeWitt, Nebraska), p. 1, cols. 5-6. (Viewed 15 November 2021. C01448).

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1907 advertisements

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1907 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia Company / International Silver Company. (January 1907). Advertisement: "... Supremacy... Silver Plate that Wears..." Table Talk, p. xix. (Viewed 5 October 2017. G01126.)

1907 - advertisement

Freimuth’s, Duluth, MN. (10 February 1907). Advertisement: "One More Great Day of our 24th Anniversary Sale! ... Table Silverware... Rogers Bros. 1847 [/ Meriden Britannia Co. / ISC] best plated fruit knives... " [with no illustrations]. Duluth Evening Herald (Minnesota), p. 4, col. 2. (Viewed 1 May 2020. H01287).

1907 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia Company / International Silver Company. (March 1907). Advertisement: "Memories of ’47, The Sixtieth Anniversary..." (with illustration of Priscilla pattern spoon). Table Talk, p. xxi. (Viewed 5 October 2017. G01127.)

1907 - advertisement

A. H. Jenks & Son, presumably Dansville, New York. (25 April 1907). Advertisement: "Silver Plated Table Ware, Rogers Bros. 1847 [/ Meriden Britannia / ISC] Brand and Rogers & Bro. [/ ISC] A1 ’Star Brand’... Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. [/ ISC] ’Anchor’ Brand..." The Dansville Express (Dansville, NY), presumably p. 3, col. 5. (Viewed 9 February 2019. F00553-54).

1907 - two advertisements

Gold Bond Premium Co., Auburn, NY. (27 & 29 April 1907). Advertisements: "... 1847 Rogers [Bros. / Meriden Britannia Co. / ISC]; Our store now displays the finest line of this celebrated Silverware to be seen in Central New York... " [with no illustrations]. Auburn Citizen (Auburn, New York). (Viewed 1 May 2020. H01291-92).

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  • (For 27 April 1907, p. 6, cols. 6-7, search the archive, "NewspaperAuburn NY Citizen 1907 - 1963", and scroll down for the link.)
  • (For 29 April 1907, p. 6, cols. 6-7, search the archive, "NewspaperAuburn NY Citizen 1907 - 1975", and scroll down for the link.)

1907 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia Company / International Silver Company. (June 1907). Advertisement: "... Silver Plate that Wears..." (with illustration of child’s set). Table Talk, p. xix. (Viewed 5 October 2017. G01128.)

1907 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia Company / International Silver Company. (July 1907). Advertisement: "What sixty years have accomplished..." (with illustration of spoon). Table Talk, p. xv. (Viewed 5 October 2017. G01129.)

1907 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia Company / International Silver Company. (August 1907). Advertisement: "The Charter Oak pattern..." (with illustration of spoon). Table Talk, p. xix. (Viewed 5 October 2017. G01130.)

1907 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia Company / International Silver Company. (September 1907). Advertisement: "A Famous Brand of Silver Plate..." (with illustration of Charter Oak pattern spoon). Table Talk, p. xv. (Viewed 5 October 2017. G01131.)

1907 - advertisement

Overton’s Jewelry Store, presumably Westfield, NY. (13 November 1907). Text-based advertisement: "Pick out your Xmas Gifts now... ’1847 Rogers Bros. [/ Meriden Britannia Company / International Silver Company] ... " [with no illustrations]. Westfield Republican (Westfield, New York), p. 5, col. 4. (Viewed 9 May 2019; H00802-03).

1907 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia Company / International Silver Company. (December 1907). Advertisement: "Send for our illustrated catalogue..." Table Talk, p. xix. (Viewed 5 October 2017. G01132.)

1907 - advertisement

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

1907 - advertisement

Cramer Bros., Grants Pass, OR. (27 December 1907). "Silverware... Rogers [Bros.] 1847 [/ Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.] ’Vintage’ ... " [with no illustrations]. Rogue River Courier (Grants Pass, Oregon), unknown page number, col. 6. (Viewed 14 July 2019. H01064).



c. 1907 - design catalogue (missing)

1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia Company / International Silver Company. (c. 1907). [Catalogue 46]. Number of pages unknown. No copy known in a public library. Mentioned in Table Talk advertisement, p. xix. (Viewed 5 October 2017. G01126.)

c. 1907 - letterhead with buildings illustration

Meriden Britannia Company / 1847 Rogers Bros. / International Silver Company. (c. 1907). Letterhead with buildings illustration. (Viewed 22 August 2018. L00678).


1908 advertisements

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1908 - three advertisements

Cramer Bros., presumably Grants Pass, OR. (January 1908). Advertisement: "Silverware... Rogers 1847 [Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.]... " [with no illustrations]. Rogue River Courier (Grants Pass, Oregon). (Viewed 6 October 2018. B00777-79).

1908 - advertisement

E. G. Weidman, Dansville, NY. (2 January 1908). Advertisement: "Holiday announcement... Silverware... 1847 Rogers [Bros. / Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.] ... " [with no illustrations]. Dansville Express (Dansville, New York), presumably p. 3, col. 4. (Viewed 14 June 2020. D01442).

1908 - advertisement

J. L. Brandeis & Sons, Omaha, NE. (25 January 1908). Advertisement: "Grand price reduction; Silverware... Rogers Bros.’ 1847 [/ Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.] Tea Spoons... Table Spoons... " [with no illustrations]. Omaha Daily Bee (Nebraska), p. 4, cols. 2-3. (Viewed 3 October 2020. E01649).

1908 - advertisement

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

1908 - advertisement

J. L. Brandeis & Sons, Omaha, NE. (6 June 1908). Advertisement: "... A Wonderful Sale; Silverware... 1847 Rogers Bros. [/ Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.] Tea Spoons... Table Spoons... " [with no illustrations]. Omaha Daily Bee (Nebraska), p. 4, col. 4. (Viewed 3 October 2020. E01650).

1908 - advertisement

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

1908 - advertisement

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

1908 - advertisement

Dulin & Martin Co., Washington, DC. (16 November 1908). Advertisement: "Headquarters for Reliable Cutlery... 1847 Rogers Bros. [/ Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.] ... " [with no illustrations]. Evening Star (Washington, DC), p. 5, cols. 6-7. (Viewed 28 June 2019. E00926).

1908 - advertisement

Cramer Bros., presumably Grants Pass, Oregon. (4 December 1908). Advertisement: "... Holiday Silverware... Rogers 1847 [/ Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.] Vintage... " [with no illustrations]. Rogue River Courier (Grants Pass, Oregon), presumably p. 5, col. 4-6. (Viewed 14 October 2018. B01071).



before 1909 - design catalogue

Meriden Britannia Company / International Silver Company. (before 1909). Gold and silver plate. Number of pages unknown. (Viewed 29 July 2018. C00193-04).

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1909 - design catalogue

Meriden Britannia Company / (ISC). (1909). [Illustrated silver-plate catalogue]. Hamilton, ON, 103 leaves. (Updated 20 April 2017. A00616.)

1909 - design catalogue

Benj. Allen & Co. (wholesaler). (1909). Annual illustrated price list: Watches, diamonds, jewelry, sterling silver and silver plated ware, cut glass, clocks and optical goods. [Thirty-sixth catalogue. Including 1847 Rogers Bros. (/ Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.) (with illustrations showing different flatware patterns including Arabesque, Avon, Berkshire, Charter Oak, Columbia, Faneuil, Lotus, Milan, Shell, Tipped, Vintage), pp. 432-33. 482-91.] Chicago: Benj. Allen & Co. (Viewed 29 April 2020. H01254).

1909 - design brochure

Meriden Britannia Company / (ISC). (1909). Revised List Prices Nickel Silver Hollow-ware, Silver Plated. [No illustrations.] 12 pp. (Viewed 19 February 2017. AAA00570-046.)

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1909 advertisements

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1909 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia Company / International Silver Company. (March 1909). Advertisement: "Silver for Service and Beauty... Table Talk, p. xvi (after p. 128). (Viewed 24 July 2020. G01122.)

1909 - two advertisements

1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia Company / International Silver Company. (April-May 1909). Advertisements: "Silver for Service and Beauty... Table Talk. (Viewed 24 July 2020. L01825-26).

1909 - advertisement

Duffy-McInnerney Co., Rochester, NY. (27 May 1909). Advertisement: "... Silverware for the brides of June... Rogers Bros. 1847 [Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.] Flatware... " [with no specifically related illustrations]. Rochester Democrat and Chronicle (New York), unknown page number. (Viewed 27 April 2020. H01241).

1909 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia Company / International Silver Company. (June 1909). Advertisement: "Silver plate that wears... " [with illustration of serving spoon in Avon pattern]. Table Talk, p. xxvii. (Viewed 24 July 2020. L01827.)

1909 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia Company / International Silver Company. (July 1909). Advertisement: "1847 Rogers Bros. ... For sale by leading dealers everywhere... " [with illustration of spoon in Vintage pattern]. Table Talk, p. xix. (Viewed 27 July 2020. L01858).

1909 - advertisement

D. H. Holmes Co., New Orleans, LA. (18 July 1909). Advertisement: "... The Meriden [Britannia] and Forbes Quadruple Silver-Plate [/ International Silver Co.] ... All new pieces... teapots, sugars, creams, coffee pots, spoon trays, covered butters... " [with no product illustrations]. The Times-Democrat (New Orleans, Louisiana), p. 16, col. 2. (Viewed 5 January 2021. D01751).

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1909 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia Company / International Silver Company. (August 1909). Advertisement: "Beauty and Quality... 1847 Rogers Bros.... " [with illustration]. Table Talk, p. xix. (Updated 30 July 2020. L01866.)

1909 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia Company / International Silver Company. (September 1909). Advertisement: "1847 Rogers Bros. ... Meriden Britannia Co. ... Silver Plate that Wears... "] [with illustration of spoon]. Table Talk, p. xix. (Viewed 2 August 2020. L01686.)

1909 - advertisement

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

1909 - advertisement

Meriden Britannia / 1847 Rogers Bros. / ISC. (11 August 1909). Advertisement: "Silver plate of beauty and enduring quality". Mentions "Catalogue 81-C". The Jewelers’ Circular, v. 59, no. 2, p. 28. (Viewed 3 July 2017. A02740; A02755.)

1909 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia Company / International Silver Company. (October 1909). Advertisement: "... 1847 Rogers Bros. ... Silver Plate That Wears..." [with illustration of spoon in Avon pattern]. Table Talk, p. 409. (Viewed 6 August 2020. L01934).

1909 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia Company / International Silver Company. (November 1909). Advertisement: "... 1847 Rogers Bros. ... Silver Plate That Wears..." [with illustration of spoon in Vintage pattern]. Table Talk, p. 407. (Viewed 6 August 2020. L01935).

1909 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia Company / International Silver Company. (December 1909). Advertisement: "... 1847 Rogers Bros. ... Holiday Gifts... " [with illustration of spoon in Faneuil pattern]. Table Talk, p. 525. (Viewed 5 October 2017. G01124.)

1909 - advertisement

Copper Queen, Bisbee, AZ. (5 December 1909). Advertisement: "Bisbee’s Greatest Christmas... We also carry the famous Rogers ’1847’ [/ Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.] silverware... " [with no illustrations]. Bisbee Daily Review (Bisbee, Arizona), p. 8, cols. 6-7. (Viewed 12 June 2020. D01383-84).



c. 1909 - missing design brochure / catalogue

1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia / ISC. (c. 1909). [Catalogue 81-C]. (See advertisement mention above. Updated 24 July 2020. A02740; A02755.)

c. early 20th century - promotional card

1847 Rogers Bros. [/ Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.]. (c. early 20th century). Promotional card showing the 1847 girl. (Viewed 15 June 2020. D01471).


1910s

1910 - promotional booklet

Hill, Janet McKenzie. (1910). Cooking and serving en casserole and things we relish [book no. 96]. 48 pp. Meriden, CT: Meriden Britannia Co. / ISC. (Viewed 22 April 2017. AAA00595.)


1910 advertisements

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1910 - advertisement

Duffy-McInnerney Co., Rochester, NY. (7 June 1910). Advertisement: "... Sale of Silver... Wedding Gifts... Rogers Bros.’ 1847 Flatware [/ Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.] ... Flatware, From the International Silver Company... Silver Plated Hollow Ware... Forbes Silver Co." [with two abstract illustrations]. Rochester Chronicle (Rochester, NY), unknown page number, cols. 5-7. (Viewed 24 April 2020. C01221).

1910 - advertisement

Greater Meier & Frank Stores, presumably Portland, OR. (4 September 1910). Advertisement: " ... Portland Agents for 1847 Rogers’ Bros. [/ Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.] silver plate that wears... We carry a complete stock of the following patterns: Charter Oak; Shell; Berkshire; Priscilla; Vesta; Windsor; Vintage; Avon French Gray; Plain; Avon; Shell Tip; Tipped... " [with no product illustrations]. Oregon Daily Journal (Portland, OR), unknown page, col. 3. (Viewed 8 January 2021. D01752).

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1910 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia Company / International Silver Company. (20 October 1910). Advertisement: "Quality in silver..." Life magazine, p. 647. (Viewed 26 September 2017. G00704.)

1910 - advertisement

Dorris-Heyman Furniture Co., presumably Phoenix, AZ. (20 October 1910). Advertisement: " ... Cutlery... 1847 [Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.] ... Table Ware... " [with no relevant product illustrations]. Arizona Republican (Phoenix, AZ), p. 4, cols. 5-7. (Viewed 10 June 2020. D01364-65).

1910 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia Company / International Silver Company. (17 November 1910). Advertisement: "... Most popular for gifts ..." Life magazine, p. 849. (Viewed 26 September 2017. G00707.)

1910 - advertisement

W. J. Pettee & Co., Oklahoma City, OK. (20 November 1910). Advertisement: "Of course you want to buy something unique but appropriate... for Christmas... 1847 Rogers Bros. [/ Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.] ... Silver plate that wears... " [with abstract illustration of cutlery in case]. The Daily Oklahoman (Oklahoma City, OK), p. 18, cols. 5-7. (Viewed 5 February 2021. R00624).

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c. 1910 - price list

Meriden Britannia Company / (ISC). (c. 1910). Price list of 1847 Rogers Bros. spoons, forks, knives, etc. (“Includes two brochures laid in at rear that describe the Sharon and Salem patterns of silver plate”… “The Meriden Britannia Co. was a part of the International Silver Co.”) [no. 93]. Meriden, CT, 48 pp. (Updated 20 April 2017. A00486.)

c. 1910 - price list reprint

Meriden Britannia Company / (ISC). (c. 1910). Price list of 1847 Rogers Bros. spoons, forks, knives, etc. [catalogue no. 93]. 48 pp. "Reprint" in Trade catalogues at Winterthur (microform), (v. 1) (entry 1671, p. 291), (1984). Clearwater Pub. Co.: New York. (Updated 20 April 2017. A00518; A00902; A00904.) [20]

c. 1910 - price list reprint

Meriden Britannia Company / (ISC). (c. 1910). Price list of 1847 Rogers Bros. spoons, forks, knives, etc. [catalogue no. 93]. 48 pp. “Reprint” in Trade Catalogues at the Winterthur Museum, Part 2 microfiche (no. 3101). (“Includes two brochures laid in at rear that describe the Sharon and Salem patterns of silver plate”… “The Meriden Britannia Co. was a part of the International Silver Co.”) Also see no. 3012 for a price list that sounds very similar.) (c. 1991). University Publications of America: Bethesda, MD. (Updated 20 April 2017. A00868; A00889; A00897-900.) [21]

c. 1911 - missing design catalogue(s)

1847 Rogers Bros. (Meriden Britannia / ISC.) (c. 1911). [Illustrated catalogues G12, H12, L12, M-12, either featuring or including 1847 Rogers Bros. designs, or used to track advert-related queries]. No copies in lending libraries known to exist. Mentioned in 1847 Rogers Bros. (Meriden Britannia Co., ISC) advertisements. In Suburban life, v. 13, listed below. (Viewed 1 May 2017. A02341-45.)


1911 advertisements

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1911 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia Company / International Silver Company. (February 1911). Advertisement: "Rich table effects..." (with illustration of Sharon pattern spoon). Suburban Life, p. 127. (Viewed 25 September 2017. G00645.)

1911 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia Co. [/ International Silver Co.]. (2 February 1911). Advertisement: "Buy the best... 1847 Rogers Bros... " [with illustration of spoon]. Meriden Weekly Republican, p. 7, col. 1. (Viewed 30 October 2020. F01715).

1911 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia Company / International Silver Company. (16 February 1911). Advertisement: "Silver Gifts, If you are going to give silver as gifts, be sure of the best by seeing that the trademark 1847 Rogers Bros. is on spoons, forks, knives, etc. ..." Meriden Weekly Republican, p. 7, column 1. (Viewed 12 September 2017. G00250.)

1911 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia Company / International Silver Company. (March 1911). Advertisement: "... Silver plate that wears ..." (with illustration of spoon). Suburban Life, p. 203. (Viewed 25 September 2017. G00647.)

1911 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia Company / International Silver Company. (April 1911). Advertisement: "Let Your Judgement Show in Silver..." (with illustration of spoon). Suburban Life, p. 279. (Viewed 25 September 2017. G00648.)

1911 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia Company / International Silver Company. (May 1911). Advertisement: "Silverware for the country home..." (with illustrations of fork and spoon). Suburban Life, p. 361. (Viewed 25 September 2017. G00650.)

1911 - advertisement

Fred Weber, Meriden, CT. (9 May 1911). Advertisement: "For Wedding Gifts... Rogers Bros. 1847 [/ Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.] knives, forks, and spoons, etc. ... " [with no related product illustrations]. Meriden Morning Record, p. 12, col. 3. (Viewed 14 July 2021. R00265).

1911 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia Company / International Silver Company. (June 1911). Advertisement: "Silver Plate that Wears..." (with illustration of two spoons in Sharon and Faneuil patterns). Suburban Life, p. 437. (Viewed 25 September 2017. G00652.)

1911 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. (Meriden Britannia Co., ISC). (July 1911). Advertisement: "Silver plate that wears". [With illustration of Charter Oak pattern spoon.] In Suburban life, v. 13, July 1911, p. 41. (Viewed 1 May 2017. A02341; A02344.)

1911 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia Co. [/ International Silver Co.]. (27 July 1911). Advertisement: "Silver for service... 1847 Rogers Bros. ... Meriden Brit(annia) Co. [with illustration of fork]. Meriden Morning Record, p. 9, col. 6. (Viewed 25 October 2020. F01594).

1911 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. (Meriden Britannia Co., ISC). (August 1911). Advertisement: "Silver plate that wears". [With illustration of Priscilla pattern spoon.] In Suburban life, v. 13, August 1911, p. 95. (Viewed 1 May 2017. A02341; A02343.)

1911 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co. (12 September 1911). Advertisement: "For the Bride; No gift is more acceptable than beautiful, durable silverware, Remember that 1847 Rogers Bros. is the original ’Rogers’ ... " [with abstract illustration of fork]. Meriden Morning Record, p. 9, col. 6. (Viewed 5 July 2020. F01390).

1911 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. [/ Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.]. (14 September 1911). Advertisement: "Buy the Best... 1847 Rogers Bros. ... " [with illustration of spoon]. Meriden Weekly Republican, p. 8, col. 6. (Viewed 28 October 2020. F01654).

1911 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. (Meriden Britannia Co., ISC). (November 1911). Advertisement: "Silver plate that wears". [With illustration of Salem pattern spoon.] In Suburban life, v. 13, November 1911, p. 297. (Viewed 1 May 2017. A02341; A02344.)

1911 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. (Meriden Britannia Co., ISC). (December 1911). Advertisement: "Gifts that last" [with illustration of knife.] Suburban life, v. 13, December 1911, p. 377. (Viewed 1 May 2017. A02341-42.)

1911 - advertisement

Palais Royale, Washington, DC. (3 December 1911). Advertisement: "... The Jewelry Store... Silverware... Rogers 1847 [/ Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.] Silver... " [with no related illustrations]. Sunday Star / Evening Star, (Washington, DC), p. 4, col. 5. (Viewed 28 July 2020. L01861).

1911 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co. (12 December 1911). Advertisement: "To get forks, knives, spoons and fancy pieces of quality and beauty ask for 1847 Rogers Bros..." [with abstract illustration of fork]. Meriden Morning Record, p. 8, col. 6. (Viewed 5 July 2020. F01391).



1912 - design brochure

Meriden Britannia Company / (ISC). (1912). Ancien Regime Goldsmiths’ Work. 16 pp. (Viewed 19 February 2017. AAA00570-048.)

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1912 - design brochure / booklet

1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co. (1912). [Brochure / booklet; notation: "silverware"; "1847 Old Colony pattern"], 28 pp. (Viewed 12 May 2020. H01455).


1912 advertisements

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1912 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co. (9 April 1912). Advertisement: "For the Bride; no gift is more acceptable than beautiful, durable silverware. Remember that 1847 Rogers Bros. is the original ’Rogers.’ ... " [with abstract illustration of fork]. Meriden Morning Record, p. 8, col. 2. (Viewed 13 July 2020. L01588).

1912 - advertisement

Weber’s, Meriden, CT. (9 April 1912). Advertisement: "... 1847 Rogers Bros. [/ Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.]; Buy your Silver Ware and Cut Glass at Weber’s... " [with illustration of Old Colony design serving spoon]. Meriden Morning Record, p. 9, col. 6. (Viewed 16 July 2020. L01616).

1912 - advertisement

International Silver Company / 1847 Rogers Brothers / Meriden Britannia Company. (5 July 1912). Advertisement: "The Old Colony pattern is proving itself to be one of the most remarkable designs in the history of silver plated flatware..." The Hardware Reporter, p. 98. (Viewed 18 September 2017. G00456.)

1912 - advertisement

International Silver Company / 1847 Rogers Brothers / Meriden Britannia Company. (19 July 1912). Advertisement: "’Old Colony’, The popularity of this pattern..." The Hardware Reporter, p. 62. (Viewed 18 September 2017. G00460.)

1912 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co. (10 September 1912). Advertisement: "To get forks, knives, spoons and fancy pieces of quality and beuaty ask for 1847 Rogers Bros. ... " [with abstract illustration of fork]. Meriden Morning Record, p. 8, col. 2. (Viewed 16 July 2020. L01617).

1912 - advertisement

Schell-Demple Furniture Company, Keokuk, Iowa. (24 November 1912). Advertisement: "... Rogers Bros. ’1847’ [/ Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.] Silver knives and forks... " [with no illustration]. The Daily Gate City (Keokuk, Iowa), p. 15. (Viewed 8 June 2019. F00685-87).

1912 - advertisement

Linn & Scruggs, presumably Decatur, IL. (29 November 1912). Advertisement: "... 1847 Rogers Bros. [/ Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.] Silver Plated Ware... showing a complete assortment... [including] new ’Old Colony’ pattern... " [with no clearly relevant product illustrations]. The Decatur Herald (Decatur, IL), presumably p. 2, col. 5. (Viewed 10 July 2021. R00075).

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1912 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co. (10 December 1912). Advertisement: "A Christmas suggestion; Make this a silver Christmas... 1847 Rogers Bros. ... " [with abstract illustration of serving spoon]. Meriden Morning Record, p. 8, col. 2. (Viewed 22 July 2020. L01815).



1913 advertisements

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1913 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia Company / International Silver Company. (23 January 1913). Advertisement: "Correct Silver, There’s no surer way of choosing correct silver than to look for the mark ’1847 Rogers Bros.’..." Meriden Weekly Republican, p. 8, column 2. (Viewed 9 September 2017. G00253.)

1913 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. [/ Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.] (10 April 1913). Advertisement: "Beauty and quality... new pattern, Old Colony... 1847 Rogers Bros. ... " [with illustration of spoon]. Meriden Weekly Republican, p. 8, col. 2. Viewed 29 October 2020. F01658).

1913 - advertisement

Wolff Jeweler, presumably Paducah, KY. (29 April 1913). Advertisement: "Anniversary; Birthday; Wedding Gifts; We are agents for 1847 [Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.] ... silver plated ware... " [with abstract illustration of silverware in case]. The Paducah Evening Sun (Paducah, KY), p. 5, cols. 4-5. (Viewed 18 July 2021. R00076).

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1913 - advertisement

Brandeis Stores, Omaha, Nebraska. (10 May 1913). Advertisement: "... Sale of Silver Hollow Ware... Meriden Brittania [sic] company..." [/ International Silver Co.] [with abstract graphical illustration]. Omaha Daily Bee (Nebraska), p. 8. (Viewed 6 October 2018. B00782-83).

1913 - advertisement

Brandeis Stores, Omaha, NE. (15 June 1913). Advertisement: "... Meriden Britt Co. [/ International Silver Co.]" [with no illustrations]. Omaha Daily Bee (Nebraska), p. 12-A. (Viewed 11 October 2018. B00948-49).

1913 - advertisement

Clauer’s, South Bend, IN. (19 December 1913). Advertisement: "... Christmas Time... Silverware... Complete stock from factories, 1847 Rogers [Bros. / Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.] ... " [with abstract illustration of fork]. South Bend News-Times (Indiana), presumably p. 15, col. 3. (Viewed 14 June 2020. D01427-28).



1914 - news mention

(22 October 1914). Personal (with mention: "... H. M. Soldenstickler, representing... Meriden [Britannia Company], 1847 Rogers Brothers [/ International Silver Co.]... was in Anderson today ... "). The Anderson Daily Intelligencer (South Carolina), p. 3, col. 3. (Viewed 6 October 2018. B00770).


1914 advertisements

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1914 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. [/ Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.] (7 March 1914). Advertisement: "The Cromwell, is our latest pattern. Note its sturdy simplicity... " [with abstract illustration of butter knife]. Meriden Daily Journal (Connecticut), p. 4, col. 4. (Viewed 11 July 2019. F01174-76).

1914 - advertisement

Lyttleton Bros., Vancouver, BC. (18 March 1914). Advertisement: "... Silverware Sale... Meriden Britannia Co. [/ International Silver Co.] ... " [with no product illustrations]. The Vancouver World, p. 10. (Viewed 9 July 2021. R00195).

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1914 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. [/ Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.]. (15 July 1914). Advertisement: "Buy the best... 1847 Rogers Bros... new pattern, the Cromwell" [with illustration of spoon]. Meriden Daily Journal, p. 4, col. 2. (Viewed 30 October 2020. F01703).

1914 - advertisement

Ayres & Chapman, Keokuk, Iowa. (15 November 1914). Advertisement: "... 1847 Rogers [/ Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.] Silverwares... " [with no illustrations]. The Daily Gate City (Keokuk, Iowa), p. 9, col. 5-7. (Viewed 3 October 2018. B00699-700).

1914 - advertisement

(30 November 1914). Text-based advertisement: "X-mas Suggestions... Rogers 1847 [/ Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.] silverware... R. J. Smith, Jeweler, Elks Temple [, presumably Ashland, Oregon]" [with no illustrations]. Ashland Tidings (Ashland, Oregon), p. 1, col. 5. (Viewed 6 October 2018. B00771).

1914 - advertisement

The McAlpin Store, Cincinnati, OH. (20 December 1914). Advertisement: "... See our large line of 1847 Rogers Bros. [/ Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.] Silverware... " [with no illustrations]. Cincinnati Enquirer (Ohio), p. 11. (Viewed 29 August 2020. E01259).

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1915 - design catalogue

Meriden Britannia Company / (ISC). (1915). Eighteen forty seven Rogers Bros. spoons, forks, knives, etc. Number of pages unknown. (Viewed 2 May 2017. A02347.)

1915 - news mention

(1 October 1915). George M. Curtis [obituary] [with mention: "... treasurer of the International Silver Co. ... treasurer and a director of... the Meriden Britannia Co. of Hamilton, Ontario, and was a director of ... the Standard Silver Co. of Toronto, Canada... "] Hardware Dealers’ Magazine, page number unknown. (Viewed 10 September 2020. E01334).

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1915 - spotlighted advertisement - Meriden Britannia Co. presumably in Panama-Pacific Exposition

International Silver Company. (1 March 1915). Advertisement: "The International Silver Co. invite the trade to visit their exhibit at the Panama-Pacific Exposition [20 February - 4 December 1915] Varied Industries Building, Section Fifteen... Meriden Britannia Co. / 1847 Rogers Bros. ... " [with illustration presumably of ISC’s architectural booth display]. Hardware Dealers’ Magazine, unknown page number. (Viewed 30 April 2020. D00860).

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1915 advertisements

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1915 - advertisement

Burgess-Nash Company, presumably Omaha, Nebraska. (18 March 1915). Advertisement: "... Great Sale... Silverware at Half Price... Rogers 1847 [/ Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.] ... " [with no related illustrations]. Omaha Daily Bee (Nebraska), p. 7. (Viewed 13 June 2019. F00893-94).

1915 - advertisement

E. W. Knowlton & Co., Malone, NY. (24 March 1915). Advertisement: "... Rogers Bros. 1847 [/ Meriden Britannia Co. [/ International Silver Co.], and the Holmes & Edwards [/ International Silver Co.] ..." [with no illustrations]. The Malone Farmer (Malone, New York), unknown page number, cols. 1-2. (Viewed 9 May 2019; H00785-86).

1915 - advertisement

Gately & Fitzgerald Supply Co., Harrisburg, PA. (29 November 1915). Advertisement: "... We handle 1847 Roger[s] Bros. [/ Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.] celebrated Silverware... " [with no relevant illustrations]. Harrisburg Telegraph (Pennsylvania), p. 5. (Viewed 12 June 2019. B00861).

1915 - advertisement

J. F. Ratliff, Jeweler, presumably Richmond, IN. (6 December 1915). Advertisement: "... Rogers Bros. 1847 [/ Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.] hollow handle Knives and Forks... " [with no illustrations]. The Richmond Palladium and Sun-Telegram (Richmond, Indiana), p. 14. (Viewed 22 June 2019. D00954-55).

1915 - advertisement

J. F. Ratliff, Jeweler, Richmond, IN. (14 December 1915). Advertisement: "... Santa has left hundreds of gifts with us... Rogers Bros. 1847 [/ Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.] hollow handle Knives and Forks... " [with no related illustrations]. The Richmond Palladium and Sun-Telegram (Richmond, Indiana), p. 8. (Viewed 24 June 2019. D00986-87).

1915 - advertisement

F. E. Burr, presumably Barre, VT. (24 December 1915). Advertisement: "Holiday goods... Twelve makes and patterns of Tableware, including... 1847 Rogers [Bros. / Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.] ... " [with no product illustrations]. The Barre Daily Times (Barre, VT), p. 8, cols. 6-7. (Viewed 10 July 2021. R00080).

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1916 - design catalogue

Meriden Britannia Company / (ISC). (1916). 1847 Rogers Bros. spoons, forks, knives, etc. 26 pp. (Updated 20 April 2017. A01125.)


1916 advertisements

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1916 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia Company / International Silver Company. (January - February 1916). Advertisement: "... Silver Plate that Wears..." [incuding two illustrations of spoons showing Cromwell and Continental patterns]. Hardware Dealers’ Magazine, p. 183. (Viewed 30 June 2020. F01281; G00977.)

1916 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia Company / International Silver Company. (March 1916). Advertisement: "... Silver Plate that Wears..." [incuding two illustrations of spoons showing Old Colony and Continental patterns]. Hardware Dealers’ Magazine, p. 621. (Viewed 30 June 2020. F01282).

1916 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia Company / International Silver Company. (17 May 1916). Advertisement: "Old Colony Pattern... 1847 Rogers Bros. ..." Meriden Morning Record, p. 9, column 2. (Viewed 15 September 2017. G00409.)

1916 - advertisement

Jacob Tausig’s Sons, Harrisburg, PA. (25 August 1916). Advertisement: "Beautiful Designs in Table Silver from the World’s Best Silversmiths... Rogers [Bros.] 1847 Ware [/ Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.] ... " [with abstract illustration of two knives, forks and spoons]. Harrisburg Telegraph (Pennsylvania), p. 9, cols. 4-7. (Viewed 27 June 2019. E00881).

1916 - advertisement

E. W. Knowlton & Co., Malone, NY. (c. 25 October & c. 1 November 1916). Advertisement: "Thanksgiving... the old reliable Rogers 1847 [/ Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.] ... " [with no illustrations]. The Malone Farmer (Malone, New York), unknown page number, cols. 6-7. (Viewed 5 June 2019. E00742-45).

1916 - advertisement

Marks Isaacs Co., New Orleans. (14 December 1916). Advertisement: "... Table Ware, [1847 Rogers Bros. (/ Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.)]... " The Herald Times (New Orleans), possible Christmas supplement, presumably p. 8. cols. 3-7. (Viewed 2 October 2018. B00667-68).

1916 - advertisement

F. E. Burr, Barre, VT. (21 December 1916). Advertisement: "Holiday Goods... Twelve makes and patterns of Tableware, including 1847 Rogers [Bros. / Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.] ... " [with no illustrations]. Barre Daily Times (Barre, Vermont), p. 2, cols. 6-7. (Viewed 1 June 2020. H01903-04).



before 1917 - design catalogue

Meriden Britannia Company / International Silver Company. (before 1917). Meriden Britannia Company ecclesiastical goods. Number of pages unknown. (Viewed 29 July 2018. C00193-02).

  • Offline - Meriden Historical Society, Meriden, CT.

1917 - design catalogue

Meriden Britannia Company / (ISC). (1917). Price List Gold and Silver Plated Church Ornaments [catalogue no. 139]. 32 pp. (Viewed 19 February 2017. AAA00570-050.)

  • Offline - Meriden Historical Society, Meriden, CT.

1917 - advertisement

Phelps Dodge Mercantile Co., Bisbee, AZ. (24 June 1917). Advertisement: "... Special sale of silver tableware... Rogers Bros. 1847 [/ Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.] ... " [with no illustrations]. Bisbee Daily Review (Bisbee, Arizona), p. 8, col. 2. (Viewed 7 August 2020. L01639-40).

c. 1917 - advertisement

International Silver Co. / (Meriden Britannia). (c. 1917). Advert: "The romance of the silver teaspoon" - 1847 Rogers Bros. Printed location: unknown. Reprinted in: Hogan, Edmund P. (1977), An American heritage: A book about the International Silver Company, p. 10. Taylor Publishing Company: Dallas, TX. (Viewed 8 May 2017. DM.)

1917 - historical information

(1917). Encyclopedia of Connecticut biography, vol 3. [On George H. Wilcox, president of International Silver Company, and Horace C. Wilcox (partner, Meriden Britannia; director: Manning, Bowman & Co.; Meriden Silver Plate Co.; Rogers Brothers (Waterbury); R. Wallace & Sons (Wallingford); William Rogers Manufacturing Co. (Hartford), (pp. 70-3).] The American Historical Society, Inc.: Boston, New York, Chicago. (Viewed 28 November 2016. AAA00525; AAA00540-41.)

1917 - historical information

(1917). Encyclopedia of Connecticut biography, vol 1. [On George Munson Curtis: director, R. Wallace & Sons; treasurer, Meriden Britannia (pp. 374-76 and portrait).] The American Historical Society, Inc.: Boston, New York, Chicago. (Viewed 28 November 2016. AAA00519; AAA00522-24.)


1917 advertisements

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1917 - advertisement

C. A. Rumble, Lowville, NY. (c. 8 February 1917). Advertisement: "Weddings... 1847 Rogers [/ Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Company]... " [with no illustrations]. Journal and Republican (Lowville, New York), unknown page, cols. 4-5. (Viewed 2 May 2019; H00650-51).

1917 - three advertisements

International Silver Company. (22 February, 1 March, 8 March 1917). Advertisements: "Silver of quality and beauty... 1847 Rogers Bros. [/ Meriden Britannia Co.] ... International Silver Co. ..." [with illustration]. The Madrid Herald (Madrid, NY). (Viewed 2 May 2019; H00652-57).

1917 - advertisement

F. G. Blum, presumably Cape Vincent, NY. (c. 8 March 1917). Text-based advertisement: "The celebrated 1847 Rogers Bros. [/ Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Company] silverplated ware has beauty and wearing qualities combined... " [with no illustrations]. Cape Vincent Eagle (Cape Vincent, New York), unknown page, col. 1. (Viewed 3 May 2019; H00664-65).

1917 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. [/ Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.] (10 November 1917). Advertisement: "Buy the Best. Beauty, distinctiveness and quality are all combined in our new pattern, the Heraldic... " [with illustration of serving spoon]. Meriden Daily Journal, p. 6, col. 6. (Viewed 11 July 2019. F01181-82).

1917 - advertisement

C. A. Rumble, Lowville, NY. (c. 6 & 13 December 1917). Text-based advertisement: "A big store full, Of silver, cut glass and 1847 Rogers [/ Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Company] silver at Rumble’s, the jeweler" [with no illustration]. Journal and Republican (Lowville, New York). (Viewed 4 May 2019; H00675-78).

1917 - advertisement

Wm. Farrand Jewelry Co., Lacona, NY. (c. 13 December 1917). Advertisement: "... closing out sale... Plated and sterling ware, 1847 Rogers [/ Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Company] Knives and Forks... " [with no illustrations]. Sandy Creek News (Sandy Creek, New York), unknown page, col. 1. (Viewed 2 May 2019; H00658-59).



1918 advertisements

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1918 - advertisement

1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co. (1 February 1918). Advertisement: "The 1847 Girl Steps into the Picture... " [with abstract dining room illustration, illustation of spoon in Cromwell pattern, and tea / coffee set.] The American Hebrew & Jewish Messenger, page number unknown. (Viewed 9 June 2019. F00688).

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1918 - advertisement

Woodward & Lothrop, Washington, DC. (18 November 1918). Advertisement: "... 1847 Rogers Bros. [/ Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.] Silver Plate In the Desirable Berkshire Pattern... " [with no relevant illustrations]. The Washington Times (Washington, DC), p. 11. (Viewed 12 June 2019. B00862-63).



1919 advertisements

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1919 - advertisement

Bush Terminal Sales Building, New York. (23 April 1919). Advertisement: "A beacon of light for retailers... Here a vast assortment of American and foreign products... Meriden Britannia Co. ... International Silver Co. ... Room 1922 ... " [with no product illustrations]. New York Times, p. 25, col. 3. (Viewed 30 April 2020. H01274).

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

1919 - advertisement

James McCreery & Co., New York, NY. (4 May 1919). Advertisement: "... Extraordinary Offering ’1847 Rogers Bros.’ [/ Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Company] ..." [with illustration of spoon]. The Sun (New York, NY), p. 5, cols. 4-6. (Viewed 3 May 2019; H00660).

1919 - advertisement

J. N. Adam & Co., Buffalo, NY. (c. 19 June 1919). Advertisement: "... The 1847 Rogers Bros. [/ Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Company] Ware in the ’Vintage’ Pattern... " [with illustration of tableware]. Portville Review (Portville, New York), unknown page. (Viewed 3 May 2019; H00661-62).

1919 - advertisement

J. N. Adam & Co., Buffalo, NY. (c. 19 June 1919). Advertisement: "... The 1847 Rogers Bros. [/ Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Company] Ware in the ’Vintage’ Pattern... " [with illustration of tableware]. Whitesville News (Whiteville, NY), unknown page. (Viewed 3 May 2019; H00663).

1919 - advertisement

The White House / Raphael Weill & Co. Inc., presumably San Francisco, CA. (22 June 1919). Advertisement: "... Wedding silver... 41-piece set of the 1847 Rogers [Bros. / Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.] plate in the Heraldic or Cromwell pattern... " [with no illustrations]. San Francisco Examiner (California), p. 35, col. 4. (Viewed 28 January 2021. R00572).

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1919 - advertisement

Pollock’s, Newark, NY. (16 October 1919). Advertisement: "... An invitation... Silverware of all kinds in Sterling and 1847 Rogers [Bros. / Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.] ... " [with no illustrations]. Newark Courier (Newark, New York), p. 4, col. 4-7. (Viewed 13 January 2021. C01646).

1919 - advertisement

Griswold, Richmond & Glock Co., Meriden, CT. (9 December 1919). Advertisement: "1847 Rogers Bros. [/ Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Co.] Silverware... Chests of Silver....Silver Toilet Set... Dessert Set... " [with several largely abstract product illustrations]. Meriden Morning Record, p. 7, cols. 3-7. (Viewed 3 October 2020. E01651).

1919 - advertisement

J. R. White Co., Jewelers, Rochester, NY. (17 December 1919). Advertisement: "... a few other desireable gifts ... 1847 Rogers [/ Meriden Britannia Co. / International Silver Company] Silver" [with no illustrations]. The Herald (Fairport, New York), p. 11, col. 2. (Viewed 3 May 2019; H00666-68).



1919? - design catalogue

Meriden Britannia Company / (ISC). (1919?). 1847 Rogers Bros.: spoons, forks, knives, etc. / Meriden Britannia Co. [no. 151]. 16 pp. (Updated 20 April 2017. A01126.)

c. 1910s - design brochure

Meriden Britannia Company / International Silver Company. (c. 1910s). Automobile vases new styles, silver or gold plated, also cut glass vases in silver holders. Tri-fold brochure. (Viewed 27 July 2018. C00192-09).

  • Offline - Meriden Historical Society, Meriden, CT.

191-? - design catalogue

Mclean, Black & Co., Inc., Boston, wholesale dealers in genuine [presumably 1847] Rogers [Meriden Britannia / ISC] silverware. (191-?). Guaranteed jewelry, watches & diamonds [catalogue no. 22]. Number of pages unknown. (Updated 7 May 2017. A01496.)


1920s


After 1920, to see listings for 1847 Rogers Bros, see the 1847 Rogers Bros. documentation page or the International Silver Company documentation page.



1920 - magazine article

Purdy, W. Frank. (September 1920). More about art in American industry: Expressions from the trade point of view by men prominent in the ceramic, jewelry and silverware trades. [Including statements by George H. Wilcox, President, International Silver Company and Frank A. Wallace, President, R. Wallace Mfg. Co.] Arts & Decoration, pp. 240, 275. (Viewed 15 September 2017. G00422-24.)

1923 - price list

Meriden Britannia Company / (ISC). (1923). Price List Gold and Silver Plated Ecclesiastical Ornaments as well as Solid Gold and Sterling Silver [catalogue 172]. 36 pp. (Viewed 19 February 2017. Viewed 18 February 2017. AAA00570-051.)

  • Offline - Meriden Historical Society, Meriden, CT.

c. 1923 - promotional booklet

Cumming, Eileen / Meriden Britannia Co. (Hamilton, ON) / (ISC). (c. 1923). Etiquette, entertaining and good sense. 20 pp. (Viewed 14 June 2016. A00814-15.)

1926 - price list

International Silver Company. (1926). International Silverplate Hollowware - Factory E [catalogue no. 32; includes Meriden Silver Plate, Nickel Silver and Meriden Britannia]. 176 pp.; 8-page price list. [AAA00570-056]

  • Offline - Meriden Historical Society.

1928 or 1929 - design catalogue

International Silver Company. (1928 or 1929). Silver plated hollowware / International Silver Co., Factory E (catalog no. 34). Meriden, CT: International Silver Co., 187 pp. [Includes ISC (stamped Meriden Silver Plate Co.), pp. 6-126, with Ile of France Modernist line; ISC (stamped Meriden Britannia), pp. 127-49; and ISC (stamped Forbes Silver Plate Co.), pp. 151-187). (Updated 20 April 2017. A00257; AAA00164-165; A01209. DM.)

192- - design catalogue

Luza, Reynaldo / Meriden Britannia Company / (ISC). (192-). Presenting Silhouette: A new pattern in 1847 Rogers Bros. silverplate. ("This portfolio was created and printed in Paris by Draeger for 1847 Rogers Bros. silverplate, International Silver Co., Meriden, Conn."—Page [11]. "The drawings are by Reynaldo Luza"—Page [11].) 1 volume, unpaged. (Updated 7 May 2017. A01127.)


1930s

1930 - article mention

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

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1931 - design catalogue

International Silver Company. (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.)

1931 - article mention

(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] ... "; also mentions the Meriden Britannia Co.). Meriden Daily Journal, p. 1, col. 8. (Viewed 30 December 2020. D01684).

1934 - historical information

(1934). William Rogers and his brothers in the silverware industry. The Keystone magazine, (August 1934), 5 pp., and (September 1934), 4 pp. Reprinted in source unknown, possibly International Silver Company promotional material. [Refers to Meriden Britannia; 1847 Rogers Bros.; Rogers & Brother; Rogers Bros. Mfg. Co.; Rogers Cutlery; Rogers, Smith & Co.; Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co.; and Wm. Rogers & Son.] (Viewed 9 May 2017. AAA00598; A02400.)

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.)

1936 - spotlighted article mention

Snow, William G. (17 April 1936). Meriden’s silverware industry history [with several mentions about the Meriden Britannia Co. and two illustrations of buildings (1855 and 1886)]. The Meriden Daily Journal [Fiftieth Anniversary issue (1886-1936)], unknown page number. (Viewed 30 December 2020. D01699).


1936 articles

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1936 - article mention

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

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 - 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).

193? - design catalogue

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


1940s

1944 - advertisement

The Broadway, Los Angeles, CA. (10 December 1944). Advertisement: "Harry W. Smith Collection of Rare and Authentic Old American Silverplate... distinguished Christmas gifts... Meriden Britannia Co. embossed tray... " [with no photo]. Los Angeles Times, Part IV, p. 12. (Viewed 8 August 2020. C00903).

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1947 - book mention

May, Earl Chapin. (1947). "Meriden Britannia" mentions, (pp. 52, 68-74, 77, 80, 84-98, 100-04, 106-114, 228-233. 279-82, 319-20, 323, 337). In Century of silver, 1847-1947; Connecticut Yankees and a noble metal. 388 pp. New York: E.M. McBride & Company. (Updated 17 April 2017. DM.)

1947 - book mention

May, Earl Chapin. (1947). Illustration of various International Silver Co. predecessors and divisions, including Meriden Britannia Co. (Canada) [founded 1879; became part of International Silver Co. of Canada (1922)] In Century of silver, 1847-1947; Connecticut Yankees and a noble metal, inside front cover. 388 pp. New York: E.M. McBride & Company. (Viewed 10 September 2020. DM.)


1950s

1952 - article

Scott, Jane. (June 1952). Some really good American plated silverware [with focus on Meriden Britannia Co., with seven product illustrations]. Spinning Wheel, pp. 12-3. (Viewed 22 July 2021. R01585).

1956 - historical information

Wendover, Sanford H. (1956). On Horace C. Wilcox, Rogers brothers, Meriden Britannia Company and Wilcox Silver Plate Co., (pp. 87-91). 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 27 November 2016. A00789-90.)


1960s

1962 articles

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1962 - article mention

Revi, Albert Christian. (May 1962). American cut glass patterns [with mention of Meriden Britannia Co.]. Spinning Wheel, pp. 16-7. (Viewed 22 July 2021. R01584).

1962 - article mention

McClellan, Claire T. (December 1962). Pearl-handled elegance [with section on Meriden Britannia Co.]. Spinning Wheel, pp. 14-15, 31. (Viewed 22 July 2021. ).



1965 - book mention

Revi, Albert Christian. (1965). Meriden Britannia Co. mention, (p. 93+). In American cut and engraved glass. Nelson. (Unconfirmed. Viewed 8 August 2020. AAA0613; L01962).

1966 - encyclopedia entry

Rainwater, Dorothy T. (1966). "H. C. Wilcox & Co.", (p. 202). In American silver manufacturers: Their marks, trademarks and history. Everybodys Press: Hanover, PA. (Viewed 8 August 2020. L01882-83; L01992).

1966 - encyclopedia entry

Rainwater, Dorothy T. (1966). "International Silver Co." [with mention of Meriden Britannia Co. / 1847 Rogers Bros.], (pp. 82-3). In American silver manufacturers: Their marks, trademarks and history. Everybodys Press: Hanover, PA. (Viewed 9 August 2020. L01882-83 L01900-01).

1966 - encyclopedia entry

Rainwater, Dorothy T. (1966). "Meriden Britannia Co." [with marks], 1847 Rogers Bros. [marks], (pp. 112-13). In American silver manufacturers: Their marks, trademarks and history. Everybodys Press: Hanover, PA. (Viewed 8 August 2020. L01882-83; L01905-06).

1966 - encyclopedia entry

Rainwater, Dorothy T. (1966). "Rogers Brothers" [with mention of Meriden Britannia Co. / 1847 Rogers Bros.], (p. 146). In American silver manufacturers: Their marks, trademarks and history. Everybodys Press: Hanover, PA. (Viewed 5 August 2020. L01882-83; L01915).

1967 - magazine article mention

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

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

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


1968 magazine articles

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1968 - magazine article

Hodgson, Beulah D. (February 1968). [Rogers Brothers, The International Silver Company (/ Meriden Britannia), 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 - magazine article mention

Hogan, E. P. (June 1968). Brides baskets and bowls [with mention and photos of Meriden Britannia Co. fruit bowl (c. 1895), fruit stand (c. 1879), and basket (c. 1896)]. Spinning Wheel, pp. 16-17. (Updated 23 July 2021. AAA00697; R01597.)

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

1968 - article mention

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

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1968 - mention in article

Hogan, E. P. (September 1968). Silverplated butter dishes. Spinning wheel magazine. pp. 26+. [Shows examples of designs by Meriden Britannia Co.; Middletown Silver Plate Company; Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co.; and Wilcox Silver Plate Company.] (Viewed 10 August 2017. AAA00634.)

  • Offline - "Meriden - International Silver Company" file, Meriden Public Library.
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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 - magazine article mention

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

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

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




1969 articles

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1969 - article mention

Jenkins, Dorothy H. (10 April 1969). Antiques [mention: "round plate... Meriden Britannia Company... "] [with photo]. Greece Post (New York), p. 7. (Viewed 20 July 2020. L01782-83).

1969 - article mention

(June 1969). That wonderful old Vintage pattern [with mention of Meriden Britannia and 1847 Rogers Bros.]. Spinning Wheel, pp. 24-25, 48. (Viewed 20 July 2021. R01561).

1969 - magazine article mention

Hogan, E. P. (September 1969). Victorian silverplate oil lamps. Spinning Wheel, pp. 10-12. (Viewed 11 November 2017. AAA00697.)

Illustrations:
> Six lamps by Meriden Britannia Co. (1882, 1886), plus 10 illustrations of lamps from their c. 1855 catalogue;
> Three lamps by Meriden Silver Plate Co. ( c. 1888, c. 1896);
> One lamp by Rogers, Smith & Co. (1882);
> Three lamps by Wilcox Silver Plate Co., two with Rochester burners (by Edward Miller & Co.) (1886);
> Bradley & Hubbard Mfg. Co. (lamp maker and burner supplier) also mentioned.

  • Offline - "Meriden - Industries - Silver" file, Meriden Public Library, CT.
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"In 1886-87, the Meriden Britannia Company offered 29 different lamp styles, including what were called ’extension lamps’; these consisted of a regular table lamp set on a platform atop a lamp stand that could be raised or lowered to various heights." (Excerpt from above.)


1969 - article mention

Hogan, E. P. (November 1969). A century of tea sets [with mention and five illustrations of Meriden Britannia Co. designs]. Spinning Wheel, pp. 10-3, 52 and cover. (Viewed 22 July 2021. R01592).



1970s

1970 magazine articles

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1970 - magazine article

(April 1970). [Ivy - or Grape (1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia) flatware pattern.] Silver Magazine. (Viewed 8 September 2017. G00209.)

1970 - magazine article

(May 1970). [First Love, silver plate (1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia) flatware pattern.] Silver Magazine. (Viewed 8 September 2017. G00209.)

1970 - magazine article

(June 1970). [Legacy, silver plate (1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia) flatware pattern.] Silver Magazine. (Viewed 8 September 2017. G00209.)

1970 - magazine article

Deibel, Ken. (July 1970). [1847 Rogers Bros (/ Meriden Britannia) butter knives - flat and spoon or bent handle]. Silver Magazine. (Viewed 8 September 2017. G00209.)

1970 - magazine article

Deibel, Ken. (July 1970). [1847 Rogers Bros. (/ Meriden Britannia) butter knives - twist or reversed handle]. Silver Magazine. (Viewed 8 September 2017. G00209.)

1970 - magazine article

(July 1970). [First Love, silverplate (1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia) flatware pattern.] Silver Magazine. (Viewed 8 September 2017. G00209.)

1970 - magazine article

(July 1970). [Sylvia, silver plate (1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia) flatware pattern]. Silver Magazine. (Viewed 7 September 2017. G00209.)

1970 - magazine article

(August 1970). [Marquise, silver plate (1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia) flatware pattern]. Silver Magazine. (Viewed 7 September 2017. G00209.)

1970 - magazine article

(August 1970). [Vintage, the Confusing Forks (1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia) flatware pattern]. Silver Magazine. (Viewed 7 September 2017. G00209.)

1970 - magazine article

(September 1970). [Lovelace, silver plate (1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia) flatware pattern]. Silver Magazine. (Viewed 7 September 2017. G00209.)

1970 - magazine article

(October 1970). [Adoration, silver plate (1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia) flatware pattern]. Silver Magazine. (Viewed 7 September 2017. G00209.)

1970 - magazine article or advertisement reprint

(November 1970). [1847 Rogers Bros (/ Meriden Britannia) ad]. Silver Magazine. (Viewed 8 September 2017. G00209.)



1971 magazine articles

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1971 - magazine article mention

Hogan, E. P. (January-February 1971). The old-fashioned dinner caster. Spinning Wheel, pp. 20-22. (Viewed 9 November 2017. AAA00696.)

Illustrations:
> Meriden Britannia Co.: 3 illustrations of casters in 1855 catalogue; revolving caster (1860); 23 illustrations of dinner castle bottles, 6 dinner casters, and 6 dinner caster bell from 1886 catalogue; also toy caster (1885) and caster (1855-67);
> Rogers Bros. Mfg. Co.: 4 illustrations of dinner casters in 1860 Rogers Bros. Mfg. Co. catalogue;
> Wilcox Silver Plate Co.: caster (1871).
> Also Bergen & Niland; Meriden Flint Glass Company; Meriden Silver Plate Co.; Rogers, Smith & Co.; Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co.; Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. are mentioned.

  • Offline - "Meriden - Industries - Silver" file, Meriden Public Library, CT.
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"By 1893, the demand [for dinner casters] started to wane... They went out of style entirely in the early 1900s." (Excerpt from article above.)


1971 - article mention

Hogan, E. P. (March 1971). Victorian silverplated toilet stands [with mention, and ten illustrations of Meriden Britannia Co. designs]. Spinning Wheel, pp. 18-9. (Viewed 21 July 2021. R01568).

1971 - magazine article mention

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

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

  • Offline - "Meriden - Industries - Silver" file, Meriden Public Library, CT.
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1971 - magazine article mention

Hogan, E. P. (December 1971). Lavatory sets [with mention of, and illustrations of four Meriden Britannia Co. lavatory sets, one in Art Nouveau style (undated), child’s set (undated)]. Spinning Wheel, pp. 18-19. (Updated 21 July 2021. AAA00697; R01563.)

  • Online - archive.org. (Email-based registration required.)
  • Offline - "Meriden - Industries - Silver" file, Meriden Public Library, CT.
"Lavatory Sets increased in popularity [after the turn of the century]. From then until the 1920s when they gradually faded from the picture, most of the silver makers catalogued them. Dozens of different designs were produced..." (Excerpt from above.)




1972 - magazine article mention

Hogan, E. P. (June 1972). Hand chasing and other ornamentation on silverware. Spinning Wheel, pp. 10-12. (Viewed 10 November 2017. AAA00697.)

Illustrations:
> Meriden Britannia Co.: coffee pot (1861), teapot (1867), ice pitcher (1868);
> Meriden Silver Plate Co.: tea set (c. 1896);
> Rogers, Smith & Co.: teapot (1887);
> Wilcox Silver Plate Co.: mustache cup and saucer (1895).

  • Offline - "Meriden - Industries - Silver" file, Meriden Public Library, CT.
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1974 articles

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1974 - article mention

Hogan, E. P. (April 1974). The inventive W. W. Lyman of Meriden, Conn. [with mention, and illustration, of Meriden Britannia Co.]. Spinning Wheel, pp. 14-7. (Viewed 14 July 2021. R01505).

1974 - article mention

Hogan, E. P. (June 1974). Spittoons or cuspidors. Spinning Wheel, p. 46. [Reprinted illustrations of spittoons by Meriden Britannia (1855); additionally short mention: "Other makers, such as Meriden Silver Plate Co., E. G. Webster & Bro. ... also made them— even as late as 1886."] (Updated 22 July 2021. AAA00695; R01593).

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

1974 - article mention

Hogan, E. P. (November 1974). Victorian silverplated celery stands. Spinning Wheel. [Illustrations show 9 celery stands by Meriden Britannia Company (from 1886 catalogue); undated Meriden Silver Plate Co. relish dish in the shape of a shoe; and 5 celery stands by Rogers, Smith & Co. (1867); one-page article but page number unclear]. (Viewed 9 November 2017. AAA00696.)

  • Offline - "Meriden - Industries - Silver" file, Meriden Public Library, CT.
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1975 - Meriden Britannia 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.)

1975 - magazine article mention

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

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

  • Offline - "Meriden - Industries - Silver" file, Meriden Public Library, CT.
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1975 - article mention

Allen, Olive E. (5 November 1975). Early silversmithing was a way to safeguard money [with mention of Meriden Britannia Co.]. Press-Observer (Marcellus, New York), p. 7. (Viewed 2 May 2020. H01295).

  • Online - fultonhistory.com. (Search the archive, "Marcellus NY Weekly Observer 1975 - 1975 Grayscale - 1333", and scroll down for the link.)


1976 articles

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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 Meriden Britannia 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 illustrations of two Meriden Britannia Company child’s cups (c. 1867, c. 1882), 3 child’s trays (1886), and Princess pattern child’s set from 1879 catalogue; also mention of, and illustrations of two 1847 Rogers Bros. [/ Meriden Britannia Co.] child’s sets, Assyrian and Fairie pattern (c. 1887)]. 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.



1977 - book mention

Hogan, Edmund P. (1977). On "Meriden Britannia", [pp. 15; 16-28; 34; 40; 43; 64; 70; 157; 169 (illustration of MB building, Hamilton, Ontario, undated)]. An American heritage; a book about the International Silver Company. Taylor Publishing Company: Dallas, TX. (Updated 17 April 2017. DM.)

1977 - book mention

Hogan, Edmund P. (1977). On "1847 Rogers Brothers", [pp. 10 (ISC advert, 1917); 19; 34; 71]. In An American heritage: A book about the International Silver Company. Taylor Publishing Company: Dallas, TX. (Updated 17 April 2017. DM.)

1977 - book mention

Hogan, Edmund P. (1977). "International Silver Co. of Canada, Ltd." and "Meriden Britannia Co." mentions, (pp. 170-71). In An American heritage: A book on the International Silver Company. Taylor Publishing Company: Dallas, TX. (Updated 17 April 2017. DM.)

"The Meriden Britannia Co. [began operations in Canada in Hamilton, Ontario in 1879] ... 1847 Rogers Bros. ... this factory was designated Factory E-C... "

"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." (Excerpt from above.)


1977 - magazine article

Bowen, Richard L., Jr. (February 1977). The lamps and candlesticks of the Meriden Britannia Company. Antiques, pp. 332-37. (Viewed 14 July 2021. R01501).

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1978 magazine articles

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1978 - magazine article

(March / April 1978). [1847 Rogers Brothers (/ Meriden Britannia) birth-month spoons.] Silver Magazine. (Viewed 8 September 2017. G00207.)

1978 - magazine article mention

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

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

  • Offline - "Meriden - Industries - Silver" file, Meriden Public Library, CT.
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1979 - magazine article mention

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

  • Offline, "Meriden - Industries - Silver" file, Meriden Public Library, CT.
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1980s

1980 - secondary source

Hogan, Edmund P. (1980). The elegance of old silver plate and some personalities. (Numerous mentions of Meriden Britannia, numerous photos and illustrations of designs, many reprinted trade catalogue pages showing designs, and illustration (on p. 16) of the company’s booth at the Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition, 1876. An essential reference.) Schiffer Publishing Limited: Exton, PA. (Updated 17 April 2017. DM.)

1980 - secondary source

Hogan, Edmund P. (1980). On "The Rogers Brothers" in relations to 1862+ with Meriden Britannia, (pp. 161-70; other mentions in book’s index; including reproduced illustration of William, Asa, and Simeon Rogers and photo of Meriden Britannia building). In The elegance of old silver plate and some personalities. Schiffer Publishing Limited: Exton, PA. (Updated 17 April 2017. DM.)

1980 - secondary source

Hogan, Edmund P. (1980). On "W. W. Lyman" (apprentice to Ashbil Griswold, husband of Ashbil Griswold’s adopted daughter; partner of Curtis and Lyman; director of Meriden Britannia; president of Meriden Cutlery Company; president of Meriden Flint Glass Company) (reproduced illustrations of W. W. Lyman and his wife; Meriden Britannia building and "board"; Lyman fruit jars; patent), (pp. 154-59). In The elegance of old silver plate and some personalities. Schiffer Publishing Limited: Exton, PA. (Updated 17 April 2017. DM.)

1981 - secondary source

Jones, Timothy. (1981). From byways to boardrooms: business organization in the metal tableware industry, 1807-1898. BA thesis, Williams College, Williamstown, MA; 124 pp. (Subjects include Samuel Simpson; Horace Wilcox; Robert Wallace; Wallace Silversmiths). (Updated 21 April 2017. A00334.)

1985 - exhibition catalogue - Meriden Britannia in Lisbon exhibition

(1985). A América na Ajuda: peças americanas no Palácio Nacional da Ajuda, exhibition catalogue, maio 1985. [Specific exhibition dates unknown.] [Meriden Britannia Company .(1850-1900). Oil lamp, p. 31.] Lisbon, Portugal. 34 pp. (Viewed 22 July 2016. AAA00036; A01092.)

“The National Palace of Ajuda is honoured by the visit of President and Mrs. Reagan and welcomes them and the members of their official party to the display of American pieces in the collections of the Ajuda Palace, which was organized for this occasion.” (page 6, exhibition catalogue, above).


1986-87 - Meriden Britannia in Met exhibition

Burke, Doreen Bolger, et al. (1986). In pursuit of beauty: Americans and the Aesthetic Movement . [Book published in conjunction with exhibition.] Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. (Viewed 14 November 2016. A00721; A00977.)

1986 - magazine article

(July / August 1986). [Fruit knives - Rogers silverplate] (presumably 1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia). Silver Magazine. (Viewed 6 September 2017. G00205.)

1987 - spotlighted news mention - Meriden Britannia Co. in New York Historical Society exhibition

Winship, Frederick M. / (UPI). (9 May 1987). Victorian silver has an identity that is its own [with mention of Meriden Britannia Co. (c. 1886). Wine cooler.] Orlando Sentinel, G12. (Viewed 17 November 2018. D00442; L00878-89; L00892).

1987 - magazine article

Rainwater, Dorothy & H. Ivan. (September / October 1987). [American silverplate card receivers - R & B, Meriden, etc.] Silver Magazine. (Viewed 8 September 2017. G00204.)

1987-88 - exhibition labels - Meriden Britannia Co. 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 design: "Meriden Britannia Co. (c. 1885). Tea service", possibly exhibited with page from trade catalogue; 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 Meriden Britannia, [pp. 36 (illustration), 37, 39 (illustration of building), 40, 41 (photo of tower)]. In Meriden – Connecticut crossroads: An illustrated history. 144 pages. Windsor Publications: Northridge, CA. (Viewed 29 November 2016. A00804.)

1988 - spotlighted news mention - Meriden Britannia Co. in Hartford exhibition

Mays, Vernon. (5 January 1988). Revolution in design: State industries fired early shots [with brief mention of Meriden Britannia]. Hartford Courant, pp. F1, F6. (Viewed 25 November 2018. L00898).

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1988 - magazine article

Cramer, Diana. (January / February 1988). [American silverplate spice dishes - R & B, Meriden, etc.] Silver Magazine. (Viewed 8 September 2017. G00204.)

1988 - magazine article

Cramer, Diana. (January / February 1988). Silverplate in the Japanese style - Meriden and R & B. Silver Magazine. (Viewed 8 September 2017. G00204.)

1988 - magazine article(s)

(July / August 1988). "Meriden: The Silver City" [1876 Exhibition (Diana Cramer); Wine Bottle Holder; Porcupine Toothpick; Sterling Flatware; Windsor Individual Soup; Punch Bowl / Cooler; Sterling Mark; Devil’s Head Inkstand.] Silver Magazine. (Viewed 8 September 2017. G00204.)


1990s

1990 - magazine article(s)

(September / October 1990). [Meriden / Wilcox Connection - card table; owl pattern; individual casters; figural napkin rings; knife rests; triplicate mirror (Diana Cramer).] Silver Magazine. (Viewed 7 September 2017. G00204.)

1991 - magazine article

Cramer, Diana. (January / February 1991). [Eggs, eaten in style - Meriden camp set]. Silver Magazine. (Viewed 7 September 2017. G00203.)

1991 - magazine article

(January / February 1991). [Meriden Britannia & Prof Silliman - Meriden Ads]. Silver Magazine. (Viewed 7 September 2017. G00203.)

1991 - magazine article

Cramer, Diana. (November / December 1991). [Silverplate bottle holders - Meriden & patents]. Silver Magazine. (Viewed 7 September 2017. G00203.)

1992 - magazine article

Cramer, Diana. (January / February 1992). [More corn items - Schuyler & Meriden B]. Silver Magazine. (Viewed 7 September 2017. G00203.)

1994-95 - Meriden Britannia in Texas exhibition

(1994). Back in style: Selections from the McFaddin-Ward House Reserve Collection at Art Museum of Southeast Texas, Beaumont (exhibition catalogue). [Dates: 5 February 1994 - 13 March 1995; exhbited design: Middletown Plate Company / replated by Meriden Britannia Co. (c. 1877). Tea and coffee service. Silver plate. (p. 24-25, with photo).] (Viewed 15 February 2017. AAA00570-76.)

1994-95 - Meriden Britannia 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.)

1996 - magazine article

Gluck, Nancy. (January / February 1996). [The 1847 Girl; presumably regarding 1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia advertising]. Silver Magazine. (Viewed 7 September 2017. G00202.)

1997 - reprinted design catalogue page in book

Yelavich, Susan. (1997). Reprinted page from 1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia Co. (undated). Spoons, forks, knives, etc.: Made by the Meriden Britannia Co., catalogue no. 43. In Design for life: Our daily lives, the spaces we shape, and the ways we communicate, as seen through the collections of Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, pp. 54-55. 192 pp. Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum. (Viewed 10 December 2018. D00647-49; D00652-53).


2000s

2004 - encyclopedia entry

Rainwater, Dorothy T.; Fuller, Martin; Fuller, Collette. (2004). "H. C. & Wilcox Co." [forerunner of Meriden Britannia Co.], (p. 277). Encyclopedia of American silver manufacturers, (revised and expanded 5th ed.). Schiffer Publishing: Atglen, PA. (Viewed 8 August 2020. L01991).

2004 - encyclopedia entry

Rainwater, Dorothy T.; Fuller, Martin; Fuller, Collette. (2004). "International Silver Company" [with mention of Meriden Britannia Co. / 1847 Rogers Bros. (with mark)], (p. 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 - encyclopedia entry

Rainwater, Dorothy T.; Fuller, Martin; Fuller, Collette. (2004). "Meriden Britannia Co." [with marks], 1847 Rogers Bros. [with marks], Wilcox & Evertsen, "Meriden Britannia Co., Ltd.", (pp. 156-58). Encyclopedia of American silver manufacturers, (revised and expanded 5th ed.). Schiffer Publishing: Atglen, PA. (Viewed 2 August 2020. A02932a,b; A02933a,b).

2004 - encyclopedia entry

Rainwater, Dorothy T.; Fuller, Martin; Fuller, Collette. (2004). "Oneida Silversmiths", (p. 175-76). Encyclopedia of American silver manufacturers, (revised and expanded 5th ed.). Schiffer Publishing: Atglen, PA. (Viewed 6 October 2020. E01689.)

"... By 1878 the [Oneida Community, Wallingford] mill was turning out steel spoon blanks sold for plating to the Meriden Britannia Company. In 1880 the factory was moved to Niagara Falls..." (Excerpt from above.)


2004 - encyclopedia entry

Rainwater, Dorothy T.; Fuller, Martin; Fuller, Collette. (2004). "Pairpont Corporation" [with mention of Thomas Pairpont at Meriden Britannia (1877-79)], (pp. 178-80). Encyclopedia of American silver manufacturers, (revised and expanded 5th ed.). Schiffer Publishing: Atglen, PA. (Viewed 8 August 2020. A02942a,b; A02943a,b).

"In 1877 [Thomas] Pairpont left the Gorham Company to become designer and modeler for the Meriden Britannia Company, Meriden, Connecticut. Shortly before leaving the latter, about August 1879, he prepared a series of articles, ’Art Work & Silver’, (Jewelers’ Circular, September 1879 through March 1880) in which he discussed silver as an art medium... " (Excerpt from above.)


2004 - encyclopedia entry

Rainwater, Dorothy T.; Fuller, Martin; Fuller, Collette. (2004). "Rogers Brothers" [with mention of Meriden Britannia Co., 1847 Rogers Bros.], (pp. 202-03). Encyclopedia of American silver manufacturers, (revised and expanded 5th ed.). Schiffer Publishing: Atglen, PA. (Viewed 8 August 2020. L01872-73).

2004 - encyclopedia entry

Rainwater, Dorothy T.; Fuller, Martin; Fuller, Collette. (2004). "Southington Cutlery Co.", "Southington Silver Plate Company" [bought by Meriden Britannia Co. in 1893], (p. 234). Encyclopedia of American silver manufacturers, (revised and expanded 5th ed.). Schiffer Publishing: Atglen, PA. (Viewed 8 August 2020. A02884).

2005 - Meriden Britannia in Newark Museum exhibition

Newark Museum, NJ. (undated). Webpages for Meriden Britannia Co. (1869-1880). Entree dish; and entree dish and bowl. [Mentions of designs in Alice Ballantine’s Victorian Wedding exhibition at Newark Museum, Newark, NJ (3 March - 1 October 2005). (Updated 10 November 2018. AAA00426.)

2005-07 - Meriden Britannia in exhibition

D’Ambrosio, Anna Tobin. (2005). Brass Menagerie: Metalwork of the Aesthetic Movement, (catalog of exhibition held at Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute, Utica, NY, and Bard Graduate Center Gallery, New York, NY). Includes "Bradley & Hubbard Manufacturing Company", section pp. 33-41: "one of the best known names for late nineteenth century lighting and household metal goods". (Updated 19 April 2017. A00008-09; A00962-63. DM.)

2006-09 - 1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia Co. 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: 1847 Rogers Bros. / Meriden Britannia Company. (1885-86). Assyrian Head berry spoon, cake saw, cheese scoop, fish knife, ladle, spoon, and sugar tongs. (Cooper-Hewitt collection; see designs listed on Meriden Britannia Co. designs in collections page.] (Viewed 22 November 2018. A02153; A02775; C00396-97).

2007 - article mention

Turano, Andrew F. and Smith, Robert G. (Summer 2007). Isaac Chauncy Lewis, britannia worker [with mention of Meriden Britannia Co.]. The Bulletin (Pewter Collector’s Club of America), vol. 13, no. 7, pp. 3-18. (Viewed 25 February 2021. R01341).

2008-12 - exhibition catalogue - Meriden Britannia Co. in traveling exhibition

Cooper, Helen A. et al. (2008). Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness: American Art from the Yale University Art Gallery exhibition catalogue / book. 368 pp. New Haven: Yale University Press. [Exhibition venues: Speed Art Museum, Louisville, KY (7 September 2008 - 18 January 2009); Seattle Art Museum (26 February 2009 - 24 May 2009); Birmingham Museum of Art, AL (4 October 2009 - 10 January 2010); Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven (29 July 2011 - 8 July 2012); exhibited designs: Meriden Britannia Co. (c. 1882-83). Vase; and (c. 1884). Ice Urn, Goblets, and Slop bowl. (Both designs in Yale University Art Gallery collection.)] (Updated 22 November 2018. A00127-28; A00136; AAA00090-92.)


2010s

2010 - secondary source - historical silver

Franco, Janis Leach. (2010). Reprints: illustration of Meriden Britannia, (p. 11); Meriden Britannia advert (salesrooms: 208 Fifth Avenue, New York; also Chicago, San Francisco, London); illustration / portrait of Horace C. Wilcox, president of Meriden Britannia Company, (p. 13); illustration / portrait of Isaac C. Lewis, president of Meriden Britannia Company, (p. 14); Isaac C. Lewis’s mansion, 189 East Main Street, (p. 14). In: Meriden. Arcadia Publishing: Charleston, SC. (Viewed 15 December 2016. DM.)

2014 - feature article - historical silver

Finlay, Nancy. (25 April 2014). Up from the ashes: Fire at the Meriden Britannia Company [1870; with photos]. Connecticut Public Radio - WNPR. (Viewed 29 April 2018. AAA02682).

2016-17 - exhibition catalogue - Meriden Britannia Company in Cornell and Sacramento exhibitions

Green, Nancy and Reed, Christopher (Eds.) JapanAmerica: Points of contact, 1876-1970 exhibition catalogue. [Exhibitions at Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY (27 August - 18 December 2016) and Crocker Art Museum, Sacramento, CA (12 February - 21 May 2017); exhibited design: Meriden Britannia Co. (1852-98). Card receiver. (Lender: The Strong, Rochester, NY).] (Updated 21 November 2018. A01431-33; AAA00551-55; C00395.)

2018 - feature article - Buffalo hunt silver sculpture missing

Wright, Bailey. (25 January 2018). Throwback Thursday: In search of a piece of Silver City history [about missing Buffalo hunt silver sculpture, which launched Meriden Britannia Co. with exhibition at 1876 Philadelphia Centennial]. Record-Journal (Meriden, CT). (Viewed 17 July 2019. C01019).


2020s

2020 - article mention

Fendelman, Helaine and Rosson, Joe / Tribune News Service. (9 June 2020). Parian porcelain jug is almost 170 years old [with two photos and mention of "unusual piece" made by Meriden Silver Plate Co., although possibly by Meriden Britannia Co.; the mark is key.] Star-Tribune (Minneapolis). (Viewed 13 June 2020. D01410).

"A number of companies were making silver-plated items with the word ’Meriden’ in their name. They were all located in Meriden, Conn.— one of the epicenters of American metal work in the 19th and 20th centuries." (Excerpt from above.)


n. d.

n. d. - design brochure

Meriden Britannia Company / (ISC). (undated, probably c. 1900-1910). Hotel Silver – Silver Service for Hotels, Steam Ships, Restaurants etc. 4 pp. (Viewed 19 February 2017. AAA00570-045.)

  • Offline - Meriden Historical Society.

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

Meriden Britannia Company / (ISC). (19xx). Price list of 1847 Rogers Bros.: Spoons, forks, knives, etc., and a few choice places in tea sets, trays, meat dishes, candelabra, etc., made only by the successors to Rogers Bros. Meriden, CT; 47 pp. (Updated 7 May 2007. A01448; A01453.)

n. d. - price list

Meriden Britannia Company. (undated). Price list of articles manufactured by the Meriden Britannia Co. 90 pp. (Viewed 1 August 2016. C00014-15.)

  • Offline - Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford, call no. n.d M561p.

n. d. - design catalogue

Meriden Britannia Company. (undated). Communion service, [cat no. 38]. Number of pages unknown. (Viewed 29 July 2018. C00193-03).

  • Offline - Meriden Historical Society, Meriden, CT.

n. d. - price list

Meriden Britannia Company. (undated). Price list of articles manufactured by the Meriden Britannia Co. 85 pp. (Viewed 1 August 2016. C00014-16.)

* Offline - Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford, call no. Fox 974.62 M651mb.

n. d. - design brochure

Meriden Britannia Co. (undated). Meriden Britannia Co., finest electro silver plated ware. Number of pages unknown. (Viewed 1 August 2016. A01124.)

n. d. - design catalogue

Meriden Britannia. (undated). Communion ware book, no. 78. Approx. 34 pp. (Updated 28 June 2018. A00614; AAA03376-13.)

n. d. - design catalogue

Meriden Britannia / (ISC). (undated). Catalogue of ecclesiastical gold and silver plate and sterling silver [catalogue no. 184]. (Viewed 10 May 2016. A00615.)

n. d. - price list

Meriden Britannia price Company. (undated). Price list of articles manufactured by the Meriden Britannia Company. 152 pp. (Viewed 17 August 2018. L00553).

n. d. - design booklet / catalogue

Meriden Britannia Co. (undated). [Design booklet / catalogue, notation: "silverware", "blue cover"], 24 pp. (Viewed 8 May 2020. H01455).

n. d. - design catalogue

Otto Young & Co. (undated). [Trade catalogs on jewelers’ merchandise : silverplated ware, clocks and watches, watch crystals, jewelry, pens and pencils, leather goods, stationery, umbrellas, eyeglasses and lenses, opticians’ sundries and instruments, watchmakers’ and jewelers’ equipment and supplies ... ] [Includes illustrated price list. Includes products from various manufacturers including [presumably 1847] Rogers Bros. / (Meriden Britannia)]. (Updated 7 May 2017. A01427.)

n. d. - postcard

Meriden Britannia Company. (undated). Postcard. (Identifier: 160939. Viewed 31 May 2020. H01874).

n. d. - Wikipedia entry

(undated). "Meriden Britannia Company" entry. Wikipedia.org. (Viewed 4 December 2021).

n. d. - map

(Undated). Meriden Britannia Company - fire insurance map. (Viewed 15 May 2017. A02437.)

  • Offline - Warshaw Collection of Business Americana, c. 1724-1977, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian, Washington, DC, Box 2, Folder 5, no. 4698.



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



Footnote

[1] See: Scheips, Marguerite T. (Research by Allen L. Weathers). (1995). The Miller Company: The first 150 years, (p. 20). Miller Company: Meriden, CT. (At the time, Meriden Britannia bought candlesticks, kettle ears, lanterns and oil cans, etc. from the Edward Miller Company.) University of Connecticut library, Storrs, CT, barcode no. B2433175 (link to library entry). (See worldcat.org for other locations.) Updated 19 April 2017. [A02239]

[2] See Thompson, Eleanor McD. (1991). Guide to the microfiche edition of trade catalogues at the Winterthur Museum, part 2 (online), (entry no. 3098, p. 91). 184 pp. Winterthur Museum, Delaware. Viewed 18 June 2016. [A00868; A00889] (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.)

[3] McKinstry, E. Richard / Winterthur Museum. (1984). Trade catalogues at Winterthur: A guide to the literature of merchandising, 1750 to 1980 (online). [Entry no. 1664, p. 290]. Garland Publishing: New York and London. Viewed 19 June 2016.

[4] See footnote no 3. Entry no. 1665, p. 290. Viewed 19 June 2016. [A00518; A00904]

[5] See footnote no. 2. Entry no. 3099, p. 91. Viewed 19 June 2016. [A00868; A00889]

[6] See footnote no. 3. Entry no. 1666, p. 290. Viewed 20 June 2016. [A00518; A00904]

[7] May, Earl Chapin. (1947). A century of silver 1847-1947, (pp. 368-69). Robert M. McBride & Company: New York. (Viewed 15 March 2017. DM.)

[8] See footnote no. 3. Entry no. 1668, p. 291. Viewed 20 June 2016. [A00518; A00904]

[9] See footnote no. 3. Entry no. 1667, p. 290. Viewed 20 June 2016. [A00518; A00904]

[10] Hogan, Edmund P. (1980). The elegance of old silver plate and some personalities, (p. 18). Schiffer Publishing Limited: Exton, PA. (Updated 17 April 2017. DM.)

[11] See footnote no. 3. Entry no. 1669, p. 291. Viewed 2 May 2016. [A00518-19]

[12] Ibid.

[13] See "Catalogue List, 1889-1897", volume 35. International Silver Company records, 1853-1931. (This document lists out the Meriden Britannia catalogues by number and year, and lists the recipients.) The dating for this catalogue is 1891. (As of 21 June 2016, the CHS has this catalogue dated as “n.d.”.) UCONN – barcode B2445255. Viewed 21 June 2016. [A00937-02]

[14] May, Earl Chapin. (1947). A century of silver 1847-1947, (p. 368-69). Robert M. McBride & Company: New York. (Viewed 15 March 2017. DM.)

[15] The dating for this catalogue is 1893. (As of 21 June 2016, Harvard has this catalogue dated as 18uu.) Viewed 21 June 2016. [A00937-05]

[16] Catalogue List, 1889-1897, volume 35. International Silver Company records, 1853-1931. (This document lists out the Meriden Britannia catalogues by number and year, and lists the recipients. Catalogue no. 43 is listed as "Sept 1895". This entry was updated in 2016 to 1895 based on primary source documentation received by Design Meriden.) See "Catalogue List 1889-1897", vol. 35: A Guide to the International Silver Company Records, 1853-1921 (link to library entry) Updated 23 April 2016. [A01123]

[17] See footnote no. 3. Entry no. 1670, p. 291. In the microfiche, the dating is c. 1890. This entry was updated in 2016 to 1895 based on primary source documentation that Design Meriden forwarded from the University of Connecticut to the Winterthur library. See footnote 13. Updated 4 January 2016. [A00518; A00904]

[18] See footnote no. 2. Entry 3100, p. 91. Viewed 19 June 2016. [A00868; A00889]

[19] See footnote 13. A catalogue 50 is listed with date Sept. 1897.

[20] See footnote no. 3. Entry no. 1671, p. 291. [A00518; A00904]

[21] See footnote no. 2. Entry 3101, p. 91. (Also see entry 3102.) Updated 4 January 2016. [A00868; A00889]



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