Meriden Silver Plate Co. designs in collections, at auction, and in exhibitions
artdesigncafé - design | Design Meriden | 16 March 2016 | Updated 23 December 2021
LINK: Meriden Silver Plate Co. design catalogues and historical information
Above, top, illustration showing Meriden Silver Plate Co. Vogue pattern tea set from International Silverplate Holloware; catalog no. 37 of Meriden Silverplate Co. (1931, p. 4). Below illustration showing Meriden Silver Plate Co. cocktail shakers on page 57 in the same catalog. For more information about the catalog, see the listing on the parallel Meriden Silver Plate Co. design catalogue and historical information webpage. For the designs, see Vogue pattern pieces below in the Dallas Museum of Art collection, and cocktail shaker no. 378 at the Cooper-Hewitt / Smithsonian in New York.
The Meriden Silver Plate Co. became part of the International Silver Company in 1898.
A. Meriden Silver Plate Co. (founded 1869) designs in collections - hollowware (by year)
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1860s | 1869-1891 - teapotMeriden Silver Plate Co. (1869-1891). Teapot. (Identifier: 114493. Viewed 8 May 2020. J00318). 1869-91 - napkin ringMeriden Silver Plate Co. (1867-91). Napkin ring. (Identifier: 126413. Viewed 14 May 2020. J00370). after 1869 - five piece water serviceMeriden Silver Plate Co. (after 1869). Five piece water service (tray, tankard, drip bowl, and 2 goblets). [WRHS estimates date as 1851; MSPC was formed in 1869.] [Accession no. 1105 (permanent collection). Viewed 11 June 2017. A02679.]
after 1869 - dishMeriden Silver Plate Co. (after 1869). Dish. (Accession no. 1972.68.2. Viewed 18 July 2016. [AAA00033-136]
after 1869 - cupsMeriden Silver Plate Co. (after 1869). Graduated cups. (Accession no. 1982.77.3.1-.4. Viewed 18 July 2016. AAA00033-137.)
1869-98 - butter coolerMeriden Silver Plate Co. (1869-98). Butter cooler. Silver plate. (Object no. 1726a-c. Viewed 9 April 2017. A02046.) 1869-98 - teapotMeriden Silver Plate Co. (1869-98). Teapot. Silver plate. (Cat. no. 1957.016.005. Viewed 5 July 2018. G02289-91). 1869-98 - communion flagon, chalice, plate, pedestal plateMeriden Silver Plate Co. (1869-98). Communion flagon, chalice, plate, pedestal plate. Silver plate. (Object ID no. 1995.631.01-.04. Viewed 19 July 2018. D00248-50; F00054).
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1870s | c. 1870s - teapotMeriden Silver Plate Co. (c. 1870s). Teapot. (Note: MSPC was not formed until 1867. Accession no. 1970.018. Viewed 18 November 2020. J00950). c. 1872 - trophyMeriden Silver Plate Co. (possibly 1872). Rowing trophy (2nd prize, Spring Regatta B. U. B. C.). (Accession no. 2005.110.13. Viewed 27 March 2017. A01806.)
1875 - tea setMeriden Silver Plate Co. (1875). Tea set. Silver plate. (Accession no. D1981.28.161.1-5. Viewed 14 August 2016. AAA00053-070.)
1875-85 - pitcherMeriden Silver Plate Co. (1875-85). Pitcher. Silver plate. (Accession no. 2012.60.13. Viewed 30 May 2016. D00169.) 1875-85 - teapot with lidMeriden Silver Plate Co. (1875-85). Teapot with lid. Silver plate. (Accession no. 2012.60.10a-b. Viewed 30 May 2016. D00170.) 1875-99 - jewelry boxMeriden Silver Plate Co. (1875-99). Jewelry box. Silver plate. (Accession no. 73.427. Viewed 13 November 2016. AAA00426-23.)
1875-1900 - covered vegetable dishMeriden Silver Plate Co. / Gorham Co. (1875-1900). Silver plate. (Accession nos. 1971.1429A-D. Viewed 10 June 2016. A00767-70.)
c. 1877 - fruit dish centerpieceMeriden Silver Plate Co. (c. 1877). Fruit dish centerpiece. (Accession no. 1978.0340. Viewed 17 October 2020. J00881). |
1880s | c. 1880 - butter patMeriden Silver Plate Co. (c. 1880). Butter pat. Gilt silver-plated metal. (Viewed 10 November 2018. L00812-13). c. 1880 - trayMeriden Silver Plate Co. (c. 1880). Tray. Silver electroplated on white metal. (Accession no. 2010-78-1. Viewed 21 March 2016. B00033.) c. 1880 - pitcherMeriden Silver Plate Co. (c. 1880). Pitcher. Silver plate. (Accession no. 1995.54. Viewed 30 May 2016. D00166.) c. 1880 - coffee serviceMeriden Silver Plate Co. (c. 1880). Coffee service (coffee pot, creamer, lidded sugar bowl). (Accession no. 1988.125.1-3a,b. Viewed 17 July 2016. AAA00033-140.)
c. 1880-85 - mirrorMeriden Silver Plate Co. (c. 1880-85). Mirror. Silver plate. (Accession no: 2002.25. Updated 21 April 2018. G02069.) 1880-90 - pickle jarMeriden Silver Plate Co. (1880-90). Pickle jar. (Accession no. M2015.120.39.1-7. Viewed 7 September 2020. J00670). 1880-98 - basketMeriden Silver Plate Company. (1880-98). Basket. Silver plate, glass. (Cat. no. 2009.005.0001. Viewed 3 July 2018. G02145). 1880-99 - gobletMeriden Silver Plate Co. (1880-99). Goblet. (Accession no. 305. Cat. no. S.65.41.46. Viewed 4 September 2020. J00579).
1880-1920 - extra dry pepper bottleKlep Mumm & Co. and Meriden Silver Plate Co. (1880-1920). Extra dry pepper bottle. Silver plate. (Accession no. 1998.939. Viewed 25 May 2016. A00709.) c. 1884 - tilting pitcher set with floral designMeriden Silver Plate Co. (c. 1884). Tilting pitcher set with floral design: pitcher, stand, goblet. (Cat. no. 81.028.1-4 . Viewed 26 August 2018. J00164-67). patented 1884 - six nutpicksMeriden Silver Plate Co. (1884). Six nutpicks. [Accession nos. 2012.79.30C(-H)]. Viewed 18 October 2020. J00887-92).
1885 - tilting water pitcher setMeriden Britannia Company or Meriden Silver Plate Co. (1885). Tilting water pitcher set. Presumably silver plate. (Viewed 29 April 2018. G02086.) c. 1885 - pickle casterMeriden Silver Plate Co. (c. 1885). Pickle caster. (Cat. no. 2013.16.1a-c. Viewed 11 July 2018. G02539-40). 1885 - sugar bowl, cream pitcher, spoonerMeriden Silver Plate Co. (1885). Sugar bowl, cream pitcher, spooner. (Accession nos. 1980.96.444.1-.3. Viewed 26 July 2018. C00177-79).
c. 1885 - napkin ringMeriden Silver Plate Co. (c. 1885). Napkin ring (with figurative elements). Silver. (Accession no. 1996.81.24. Viewed 12 August 2016. AAA00053-020.)
c. 1885 - napkin ringMeriden Silver Plate Co. (c. 1885). Napkin ring (with figurative cat and dog design). Silver plate. (Accession no. 1996.81.55. Viewed 14 August 2016. AAA00053-037.)
c. 1885 - napkin ringMeriden Silver Plate Co. (c. 1885). Napkin ring (with figurative lady tennis player design, and with flower and leaf decoration). (Accession no. 1996.81.6. Viewed 14 August 2016. AAA00053-038.)
c. 1885 - napkin ringMeriden Silver Plate Co. (c. 1885). Napkin ring (with figurative cow and milk bucket design). Silver plate. (Accession no. 1996.81.50. Viewed 13 August 2016. (AAA00053-108.)
1885-90 - cake basketMeriden Silver Plate Co. (1885-90). Cake basket. Silver plate. (Accession no. 2016.3.14. Viewed 21 April 2018. G02071.) 1886 - nut bowlMeriden Silver Plate Co. (1886). Nut bowl. Silver plate. (Accession no. 2013.5. Updated 21 April 2018. G02070.) c. 1886 - decorative containerMeriden Silver Plate Co. (c. 1886). Decorative container. Metal, glass. (Object no. NF.1940-0536. Viewed 18 July 2018. G02975-76). c. 1880s - nut bowlMeriden Silver Plate Co. (c. 1880s). Nut bowl. Silver plate. (Accession no. 2012.60.7. Viewed 30 May 2016. D00171.) c. 1880s - nut bowlMeriden Silver Plate Co. (c. 1880s). Nut bowl. Silver plate. (Accession no. 2012.60.6. Viewed 30 May 2016. D00172.) c. 1880s - vaseMeriden Silver Plate Co. (c. 1880s). Vase. Silver plate. (Accession no. 2012.60.8. Viewed 30 May 2016. D00167.) c. 1880s - baseball trophyMeriden Silver Plate Co. (c. 1880s). Baseball trophy (circular plaque in front, male baseball player on top, two handles, incised floral decoration around center section). Silver plate. (Accession no. D1981.28.133A-B. Viewed 14 August 2016. AAA00053-060.)
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1890s | c. 1890 or after - flaskMeriden Silver Plate Co. (c. 1890 or after). Flask. Glass, silver plate. (Cat. no. M1982.18.22. Viewed 18 July 2018. G02966). c. 1891 - thermometerPossibly Meriden Silver Plate Co. (c. 1891). Thermometer. Silver plate. (Accession no. 1998.2085. Viewed 25 May 2016. A00708.) 1895 - punch bowl on standMeriden Silver Plate Co. / Meriden Cut Glass Company. (1895). Punch bowl on stand. (Accession no. M.91.320.6. Viewed 16 March 2016. A00108.) c. 1895 - fruit bowlMeriden Silver Plate Co. (c. 1895). Fruit bowl. Silver plate. (Cat. no. 1982.002.00131. Viewed 14 July 2018. G02701-02). c. 1895 - teapotMeriden Silver Plate Co. (c. 1895). Teapot. Silver or silver plate. (Object ID no. 92.315.1. Viewed 31 July 2018. H00125-26).
Meriden Silver Plate Co. became part of the International Silver Company in 1898. After this date, it is assumed that any design patents utilized by the Meriden Silver Plate Co. division or brand were assigned to the International Silver Company. (See the ISC historical documentation page). 1899 - pitcherMeriden Silver Plate Co. (1899). Christ Evangelical Lutheran presentation pitcher. (Viewed 2 June 2016. A00753.)
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late 19th c. - salt cellarMeriden Silver Plate Co. (late 19th century). Salt cellar. Silver plate, glass. (Cat. no. 2011.298.1a-b. Viewed 11 July 2018. G02543-44). late 19th c. - napkin ringMeriden Silver Plate Co. (late 19th century). Napkin ring (with lily pad and flower design). Silver. (Accession no. 1996.81.15. Viewed 14 August 2016. AAA00053-015.)
late 19th c. - pair of napkin ringsMeriden Silver Plate Co. (late 19th century). Pair of napkin rings (floral and geometric design with figurative birds). Silver. (Accession no. 1996.81.48.1-2. Viewed 14 August 2016. AAA00053-034.)
late 19th c. - napkin ringMeriden Silver Plate Co. (late 19th century). Napkin ring (with figurative boy, drumsticks and floral design). Silver. (Accession no. 1996.81.27. Viewed 14 August 2016. AAA00053-021.)
late 19th c. - napkin ringMeriden Silver Plate Co. (late 19th century). Napkin ring (with square box, fan and floral design). Silver. (Accession no. 1996.81.29. Viewed 14 August 2016. AAA00053-023.)
late 19th c. - napkin ringMeriden Silver Plate Co. (late 19th century). Napkin ring (with dome and pheasant design). Silver. (Accession no. 1996.81.30. Viewed 14 August 2016. AAA00053-024.)
late 19th c. - napkin ringMeriden Silver Plate Co. (late 19th century). Napkin ring (with barrel and floral design). Silver. (Accession no. 1996.81.47. Viewed 14 August 2016. AAA00053-033.)
late 19th c. - napkin ringMeriden Silver Plate Co. (late 19th century). Napkin ring (with floral and Oriental fan design and figurative butterfly). Silver. (Accession no. 1996.81.37. Viewed 13 August 2016. AAA00053-030.)
late 19th c. - napkin ringMeriden Silver Plate Co. (late 19th century). Napkin ring (with floral and figuratives dog design). Silver. (Accession no. 1996.81.43. Viewed 13 August 2016. AAA00053-032.)
Click the following link to see the parallel webpage - Meriden Silver Plate Co. design catalogues and historical documentation. |
1900s | c. 1900 - bowlMeriden Silver Plate Co. / (possibly ISC) (c. 1900). Bowl. Silver-plated copper. (Accession no. 1957-100-4. Viewed 1 January 2017. A01416.) c. 1900 - boxMeriden Silver Plate Co. / possibly ISC. (c. 1900). Box (cream container). Silver plate. (Accession no. 61.61.5-2. Viewed 10 April 2017. A02130.)
1900-15 - candlestick holderMeriden Silver Plate Co. / International Silver Company. (1900-15). Candlestick holder. Colorless lead glass, silver plate. (Accession no: 95.4.359. Viewed 25 March 2016. B00041.) |
1910s |
1910 - pair of candlestick holdersMeriden Silver Plate Co. / ISC. (1910). Pair of candlestick holders. Silver plate, stamped. (Accession no. 1995.133.1-2. Viewed 9 April 2016. A00354; A00206.) 1910-30 - hairbrushMeriden Silver Plate Co. / ISC. (1910-30). Hairbrush. Silver plate. [Accession no. JAGA 1421 (permanent collection).] (Viewed 7 June 2017. A02618.)
1910-30 - trinket boxMeriden Silver Plate Co. / ISC. (1910-30). Trinket box. Silver plate. [Accession no. JAGA 1422 (permanent collection).] (Viewed 7 June 2017. A02619.)
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1920s | 1920-40 - nutcracker, boxMeriden Silver Plate Co. (1920-40). Nutcracker, box. [Accession nos. 2012.79.30A(-B)]. Viewed 18 October 2020. J00885-86).
c. 1927 - shakerMeriden Silver Plate Co. / (ISC). (c. 1927). Shaker. Silver plate. (Object ID. 2004.043.014. Viewed 6 July 2018. G02350-52). c. 1927 - cocktail shaker and lidMeriden Silver Plate Co. / ISC. (c. 1927). Cocktail shaker and lid. Silver plate. (Accession no. 1989.104.26a-b. Viewed 30 May 2016. [D00173] c. 1927-30 - "Vogue" pattern centerpiece with flower holderMeriden Silver Plate Co / ISC. (c. 1927-30). "Vogue" pattern centerpiece with flower holder. Silverplate and plastic. (Accession no. 1995.19.A-B. Viewed 8 April 2016. B00119.) 1928 - cocktail shakerMeriden Silver Plate Co. / (ISC). (1928). Cocktail shaker. Silver plate, molded catalin. (Accession no. 7059.62a,b.2015. Viewed 12 April 2017. A02152.) 1928 - cocktail shakerMeriden Silver Plate Co. / ISC. (1928). Cocktail shaker. Silver-plated nickel and Catalin. (Viewed 15 May 2018. AAA03001; AAA03006).
1928 - water pitcherMeriden Silver Plate Co. / ISC. (1928). Water pitcher. Silver plate. (Accession no. 2006.15.1. Viewed 24 April 2016. D00056.) c. 1928 - pitcherMeriden Silver Plate Co. / ISC. (c. 1928). Pitcher (modernist). Silver-plate. Promised gift. (Viewed 8 October 2016. AAA00307.)
c. 1928 - pitcherMeriden Silver Plate Co. / ISC. (c. 1928). Pitcher. Silver plate. (Accession no. 2008.58.21. Viewed 30 May 2016. D00174.) c. 1928 - pitcherMeriden Silver Plate Co. / ISC. (c. 1928). Pitcher. Silver plate. (Accession no. 2015.103.1. Viewed 30 May 2016. D00168.) c. 1928 - water pitcherMeriden Silver Plate Co. / ISC. (designed c. 1928). Water pitcher. Silver plate. (Accession no. 2002.29.41. Viewed 3 April 2016. B00098.) c. 1928 - "Vogue" compoteMeriden Silver Plate Co. / ISC. (c. 1928). "Vogue" compote. Silver plate and plastic. (Accession no. 2007.27.3. Viewed 8 April 2016. B00117.) c. 1928 - "Vogue" tea serviceMeriden Silver Plate Co. / ISC. (c. 1928). "Vogue" tea service. Silver plate and catalin. (Accession no. 2014.48.2.1-3.A-B. Viewed 8 April 2016. B00118.) 1920s - sugar bowlMeriden Silver Plate Co. / (ISC). (1920s). Sugar bowl. (Object ID no. 1970.059.001ab. Viewed 23 July 2018. E00152-54). 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". |
1950s | c. 1950 - flatware set and packagingMeriden Silver Plate Co. / International Silver Co. (c. 1950). Flatware set (knife, two forks and spoon) and packaging. (Accession no. 2007.64.790.A-D. Viewed 17 October 2020. J00882). |
n. d. | n. d. - tilting water pitcher and cupMeriden Silver Plate Co. (undated). Tilting water pitcher and cup. [Accession no. 1999.605.1(-3). Viewed 26 July 2021. J01440).
n. d. - tea urn / samovarMeriden Silver Plate Co. (undated). Tea urn / samovar. (Accession no. X973.672.1-2. Viewed 23 February 2021. J01210).
n. d. - crumberMeriden Silver Plate Company. (undated). Crumber. Silver plate. (Cat. no. 2018.006.0022. Viewed 14 July 2018. G02691-93). n. d. - serving bowlMeriden Silver Plate Co. (undated). Serving bowl. (Accession no. 1975-1246. Viewed 25 July 2021. J01434).
n. d. - containerMeriden Silver Plate Co. (undated). Container. Silver plate. (Cat. no. 2000.7.2115A-B. Viewed 8 July 2018. G02380-82). n. d. - compoteMeriden Silver Plate Co. (undated). Compote. Silver. (Accession no. 2006.44.2902. Viewed 25 May 2016. A00710.) n. d. - cake basketMeriden Silver Plate Co. (undated). Cake basket. (Accession no. 1973.254. Viewed 24 July 2016. A01101.) n. d. - cake plateMeriden Silver Plate Co. (undated). Cake plate. (Accession no. 1975-1186. Viewed 23 February 2021. J01212).
n. d. - plate standMeriden Silver Plate Co. (undated). Plate stand. (Accession no. 1999.588. Viewed 8 September 2020. J00678).
n. d. - moustache cupMeriden Silver Plate Co. Moustache cup. Silver or silver plate. (Object ID no. L961.D.103. Viewed 11 July 2018. G02541-42). n. d. - casterMeriden Silver Plate Co. (undated). Caster. (Accession no. X.966.790.001. Viewed 23 February 2021. J01209).
n. d. - casterMeriden Silver Plate Co. (undated). Caster. (Accession no. 1973.263a-g. Viewed 24 July 2016. A01102.) n. d. - water pitcherMeriden Silver Plate Co. (undated). Water pitcher. Silver or silver plate. (Cat. no. X1988.298.2. Viewed 11 July 2018. G02545-46). n. d. - candy dishMeriden Silver Plate Co. (undated). Candy dish. Silver plate. (Cat. no. 1989.48.11. Viewed 11 July 2018. G02547-48). n. d. - castor setMeriden Silver Plate Co. (undated). Castor set. (Identifier: 39222. Viewed 8 May 2020. J00319). n. d. - tea serviceEureka Silver Co. / Meriden Silver Plate Co. (undated). Three-piece tea service. (Cat. no. 2006.91.21 A-C. Viewed 3 July 2020. J00485). n. d. - trivetEureka Silver Company (Meriden Silver Plate Co. division). (undated). Trivet. (Accession no. 1990.106.02. Viewed 3 September 2020. J00577).
n. d. - gobletMeriden Silver Plate Co. (undated). Goblet. (Accession no. L.1974.1300.V. Viewed 23 February 2021. J01211).
n. d. - flaskOrly & Co. / Meriden Silver Plate Co. (undated). Flask. (Accession no. 151. Viewed 3 September 2020. J00580).
n. d. - covered dishMeriden Silver Plate Co. (undated). Covered dish [presumably for religious purpose]. (Accession no. b.2000.328. Viewed 19 December 2021. J01498).
n. d. - water pitcherMeriden Silver Plate Co. (undated). Water pitcher. (Accession no. 2005.22.1-3. Viewed 23 December 2021. J01524).
n. d. - tea setMeriden Silver Plate Co. (undated). Tea set (including tea pot, sugar bowl, creamer, and spoon holder. [Accession nos. 1975-1235-001(-004). Viewed 25 July 2021. J01430-33].
n. d. - tea pot, ice bucket and 12 cupsMeriden Silver Plate Co. (undated). Tea pot, ice bucket and 12 cups. [Accession nos. 2008.06.01; 2008.06.02a(-l); 2008.06.03. Viewed 27 December 2020. J01026).
1869-98 - basket (fruit basket)Meriden Silver Plate Co. (1869-98). Basket (fruit basket). (Cat. no. H72.17.1148. Viewed 8 September 2020. J00677).
n. d. - trophyMeriden Silver Plate Co. (undated). Trophy. (Accession no. 56.11.13. Updated 13 September 2020. E01372; J00674).
n. d. - butter dishMeriden Silver Plate Co. (undated). Butter dish. (Accession no. 5.87.50a-b. Viewed 8 September 2020. J00673).
n. d. - pickle castorMeriden Silver Plate Co. (undated). Pickle castor. (Accession no. 6141. Cat. no. H.65.5.78.1 A-D. Viewed 23 December 2021. J01530).
n. d. - candle holderMeriden Silver Plate Co. (undated). Candle holder. (Identifier: 176501. Viewed 14 May 2020. J00368). n. d. - trayMeriden Silver Plate Co. (undated). Tray. (Identifier: 204483. Viewed 13 May 2020. J00369). n. d. - trayMeriden Silver Plate Co. (undated). Tray. (Identifier: 193324. Viewed 14 May 2020. J00366). n. d. - trayMeriden Silver Plate Co. (undated). Tray. (Identifier: 204438. Viewed 8 May 2020. J00320). n. d. - shaving mugMeriden Silver Plate Co. (undated). Shaving mug. (Identifier: 127796. Viewed 14 May 2020. J00367). n. d. - cocktail shakerMeriden Silver Plate Co. (undated). Cocktail shaker. (Accession no. 1972.573.16. Viewed 30 April 2016. A00500.)
n. d. - trophyMeriden Silver Plate Co. (undated). Rowing trophy for American Rowing Association. (Accession no. 2005.110.2. Viewed 30 April 2016. A00501.)
n. d. - candle holderMeriden Silver Plate Co. (undated). Candle holder. (Accession no. 1954.1601.133. Viewed 30 April 2016. A00499.)
n. d. - tea setMeriden Silver Plate Co. (undated). Tea set (teapot, covered sugar, creamer with lid, waste, creamer, spooner, 6 spoons, burner). Silver. (Accession no. D1981.28.194.1-13. Viewed 14 August 2016. AAA00053-079.)
n. d. - mugMeriden Silver Plate Co. (undated). Mug (repousse all over). Silver. (Accession no. 1981.28.29. Viewed 14 August 2016. AAA00053-114.)
n. d. - coffee urn with lampMeriden Silver Plate Co. (undated). Coffee urn with lamp (round, cylinder shape on four tall legs). Silver plate. (Accession no. D1981.28.247A-C. Viewed 14 August 2016. AAA00053-098.)
n. d. - inkwellMeriden Silver Plate Co. (undated). Inkwell (round, heavy gadroon trim with floral chasing). Silver. (Accession no. D1981.28.367. Viewed 14 August 2016. AAA00053-143.)
n. d. - tea caddyMeriden Silver Plate Co. (undated). Tea caddy (or covered jar). Silver. (Accession no. D1981.28.360. Viewed 14 August 2016. AAA00053-142.)
n. d. - butter dishMeriden Silver Plate Co. (undated). Butter dish. Silver plate. (Accession no. D1981.28.326. Viewed 13 August 2016. AAA00053-126.)
n. d. - sugar, creamer, and spoonerMeriden Silver Plate Co. (undated). Sugar, creamer, and spooner. Silver. (Accession nos. D1981.28.244.1-3. Viewed 13 August 2016. AAA00053-096.)
n. d. - covered tureenMeriden Silver Plate Co. (undated). Covered tureen (rectangular shape, chased and fluted). Silver. (Accession no. D1981.28.42A-B. Viewed 13 August 2016. AAA00053-158.)
n. d. - creamerMeriden Silver Plate Co. (undated). Creamer. Silver. (Accession no. D1981.28.277. Viewed 13 August 2016. AAA00053-108.)
n. d. - wine bottle coverMeriden Silver Plate Co. (undated). Wine bottle cover. Silver plate. (Accession no. D1981.28.400. Viewed 13 August 2016. AAA00053-153.)
n. d. - relish trayMeriden Silver Plate Co. (undated). Relish tray (oval with embossed flowers). Silver. (Accession no. D1981.28.91. Viewed 12 August 2016. AAA00053-170.)
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B. Meriden Silver Plate Co. designs in collections - flatware
1860s | c. 1869-98 - ladleMeriden Silver Plate Co. (c. 1869-98). Ladle. Silver, cut glass. (Accession no. 1991.59.2. Viewed 14 August 2016. AAA00053-004.)
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1880s | c. 1885 - dinner forkMeriden Silver Plate Co. (patented 1885). Dinner fork. Silver plate. (Accession no. 1989.71.15. Viewed 5 March 2017. A01611.) |
1910s | 1912-19 - teaspoon, Cromwell pattern, Fred Harvey restaurantsMeriden Silver Plate Co. (1912-19). Teaspoon. Silver plate. (Accession no. 2008.49.136. Viewed 25 August 2018. J00100). |
1960s | c. 1960 - promotional cutleryMeriden Silver Plate Co. / ISC. (designed c. 1960). Clorox promotional cutlery. Silver plate. (Accession nos. 2004.13.7.1-6. Viewed 8 March 2017. A01709-14.)
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n. d. | n. d. - four pieces, flatwareMeriden Silver Plate Co. (n. d.) Two forks, knife and spoon— in display packaging. (Accession nos. 2007.64.790.A-D. Viewed 29 June 2018. A03011). n. d. - ladleEureka Silver Company (Meriden Silver Plate Co. division). (undated). Ladle. (Accession no. 2008.0055.0269. Viewed 3 September 2020. J00578).
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C. Meriden Silver Plate Co. designs at leading auction houses
1870s |
c. 1875 - mirrorMeriden Silver Plate Co. (c. 1875). "A silver-plated looking glass". Silver plate, glass. (Viewed 4 April 2016. B00095.)
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late 19th c. |
late 19th c. - centerpieceMeriden Silver Plate Co. (late 19th century). Centerpiece. Silver plate, glass. (Viewed 6 April 2016. B00110.)
late 19th c. - figural napkin ringMeriden Silver Plate Co. (late 19th century). Figural napkin ring. Silver plate. (Viewed 4 April 2016. A00317.)
late 19th c. - figural nut bowlMeriden Silver Plate Co. (late 19th century). Figural nut bowl. Silver plate. (Viewed 8 May 2016. D00111.)
late 19th c. - mirror with Japanese-influenced designMeriden Silver Plate Co. (late 19th century). Mirror with Japanese-influenced design. Silver plate. (Viewed 2 July 2018. G02108).
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1920s |
c. 1927 - seven-piece refreshment serviceMeriden Silver Plate Co. / (ISC). (c. 1927). Seven-piece refreshment service. Chrome, wood. (Viewed 6 April 2016. B00111.)
1927 - cocktail shakerMeriden Silver Plate Co. / ISC. (1927). Cocktail shaker. Silver-plated metal and bakelite. (Viewed 9 April 2016. B00125.) c. 1927 - Boston lighthouse cocktail shakerMeriden Silver Plate Co. / ISC. (c. 1927). Cocktail shaker in the form of the Boston lighthouse. Silver plate. (Viewed 6 April 2016. B00109.)
after 1927 - cocktail shakerMeriden Silver Plate Co. / (ISC). (after 1927). Cocktail shaker in the form of the "Boston Light". Silver plate. (Viewed 4 April 2016. B00097.)
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n. d. |
n. d. - cocktail shakerMeriden Silver Plate Co. / ISC. (undated). Lighthouse cocktail shaker. Silver plate. (Viewed 22 April 2016. B00135.)
n. d. - rectangular tea trayMeriden Silver Plate Co. (undated). Rectangular tea tray. (Viewed 8 May 2016. D00112.) |
D. Meriden Silver Plate Co. designs in exhibitions
1870s | 1876 - Centennial International Exhibition, Philadelphia10 May - 10 November 1876. Centennial International Exhibition, Philadelphia. > Meriden Silver Plate Co. exhibited "a large and most elegant design in silver, representing the tower and clock of Independence Hall", a "large and elaborate" epergne and unspecified "silver-plated ware" "displayed in an elaborate pavilion, constructed of ebony and gold, and enclosed with French plate glass" in the Main Exposition Building. (See photo of epergne in documentation listings linked below, and Gilmore’s guide book description especially.)
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1880s | 1889 - Meriden opera house exhibition10 October 1889. Exposition at Delavan Opera House, Meriden, on the occasion of the visit of the International American Congress. > Exhibited Meriden Silver Plate Co., various designs (listed out on documentation page, link below). But actual designs largely unspecified.
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1920s | 1924 - St. Louis convention exhibit25 August - 3 September 1924. American National Retail Jewelers’ Association convention exhibits, Hotel Statler, St. Louis, Missouri. > Unspecified designs exhibited by Meriden Silver Plate Co. / International Silver Company.
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1990s | 1992-99 - Canada / USA travelling exhibition7 venues: 1992-99. Shaken, not stirred: Cocktail shakers and design at Seagram Museum, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada (11 December 1992 - 31 October 1993); Museum of our National Heritage, Lexington, Massachusetts (24 April - 30 October 1994); Milwaukee Art Museum (29 September 1995 - 7 January 1996); Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts, Alabama (24 July 1996 - 8 September 1996); Louisiana State Museum, New Orleans (1 October - 1 March 1997); The Museums at Stony Brook, Long Island, New York [now "The Long Island Museum of American Art, History, and Carriages"] (3 May - 4 September 1997); possibly Bass Museum of Art, Miami Beach, FL (c. January 1998); and San Francisco International Airport Museum (21 March 1998 - 20 February 1999). Exhibited designs (at Stony Brook viewing; due to nature of exhibition, the presentations at different sites may have varied.) > Meriden Silver Plate Co. / International Silver Co. (patented 1927). Cocktail shaker with engraved, enameled rooster. (Private lender.) > Meriden Silver Plate Co. / International Silver Co. (patented 1927). Three-sided cocktail shaker with engraved roosters. Silver plate. (Private lender.) > Meriden Silver Plate Co. / International Silver Co. (c. 1928). Lighthouse cocktail shaker. Silver plate. (Private lender.)
1996 - Dallas Museum of Art exhibition31 March - 14 July 1996. Hot cars, high fashion, cool stuff: Designs of the 20th century at Dallas Museum of Art. (Viewed 2 August 2018. AAA03380-82.) > Meriden Silver Plate Co. / ISC. (c. 1910). Pair of candlesticks. (Dallas Museum of Art collection, listed above.)
See other exhibitions noted as including unspecified International Silver Company designs (1898-present). At this developing research point, Meriden Silver Plate Co. designs could have been exhibited in some of these exhibitions. |
2000s | 2005 - Newark Museum3 March - 1 October 2005. Alice Ballantine’s Victorian Wedding at Newark Museum, Newark, NJ. > Exhibited design: Meriden Silver Plate Co. (1875-99). Jewelry box. Silver plate. (Newark Museum collection, listed above.)
2005-07 - Dallas Museum of Art travelling exhibition5 venues: 2005 - 2007. Modernism in American Silver: 20th-Century Design. (Viewed 21 March 2016. A00140.) > Exhibition venues: Renwick Gallery, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, DC; Nevada Museum of Art, Reno; Dallas Museum of Art; The Wolfsonian, Miami Beach, FL; The Dixon Gallery and Gardens, Memphis, TN.
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2010s | 2012-14 - New York and Palm Beach exhibitions2 venues: 2012-14. Stories in sterling: Four centuries of silver in New York at the New York Historical Society, New York (4 May - 23 September 2012) and the Flagler Museum, Palm Beach, FL (28 January - 20 April 2014). > Exhibited Meriden Silver Plate Co. (1869-98). Butter cooler, (New York Historical Society collection, listed above).
2016-17 - Cornell and Sacramento exhibitions2 venues: 2016-17. JapanAmerica: Points of contact, 1876-1970 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). > Meriden Silver Plate Co. (c. 1880-85). Mirror. (Lender: MWPAI, Utica, NY, listed above).
2017 - Cooper Hewitt, New York exhibition7 April - 20 August 2017. The jazz age: American style in the 1920s at Cooper-Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, New York. > Exhibited design: Meriden Silver Plate Co. / ISC. (1928). Cocktail shaker. (Cooper Hewitt collection, listed above.) (This design did not travel to the later Cleveland Museum of Art venue for this travelling show.)
2017-18 - Cooper-Hewitt exhibition9 September 2017 - 22 July 2018. Passion for the exotic: Japonism at Cooper-Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, New York. > Exhibited design - Meriden Silver Plate Co. (c. 1880). Butter pat. Gilt silver-plated metal. (Cooper-Hewitt collection, see design above).
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Footnote:
[1] Meriden Silver Plate Co. was founded in 1869 and became a division of International Silver Company. [See (a) Stern, Jewel. (2005). Modernism in American silver, page 354. Dallas Museum of Art and Yale University Press.] Viewed 16 May 2016. [A00666]
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