Standard Silver Co. designs in collections, at auction, and in exhibitions
artdesigncafé - design | Design Meriden | 8 August 2020 | Updated 19 December 2021
LINK: Standard Silver Co. (Toronto) design catalogues and historical information
This company is understood to have been formed in November 1894. At this developing research juncture, it is not clear in what year the Standard Silver Co. became officially part of the International Silver Co. of Canada, with the International Silver Co. headquartered in Meriden, Conn., USA. At this juncture the year is understood to be c. 1912. For a discussion about this dating matter, see the parallel Standard Silver Co. design catalogues and historical information webpage.
A. Standard Silver Co. designs in collections (by year)
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1890s | 19th c. - water pitcher and cupStandard Silver Co. (19th century). Water pitcher and cup. (Accession no. n.2001.921.1-4. Viewed 4 February 2021. J01069).
1894-1912 - pickle casterStandard Silver Co. (1894-1912). Pickle caster. (Accession no. 84.15.1 A-D. Viewed 9 September 2020. J00716).
1894-1920 - bread trayStandard Silver Co. (1894-1920). Bread tray. (Accession no. 62-112. Viewed 20 October 2020. J00917).
c. 1890s - teaspoonStandard Silver Co. (c. 1890s). Teaspoon. (Cat. no. 43.5. Viewed 9 September 2020. J00704). 1895-98 - soda glass frameStandard Silver Co. (1895-98). Soda glass frame. (Accession no. 6139; cat. no. S.65.3.11. Viewed 1 July 2021. J01387).
1895-98 - bottle frameStandard Silver Co. (1895-98). Bottle frame. (Accession no. 6139; cat. no. S.65.3.7. Viewed 1 July 2021. J01389).
1895-98 - sugar bowl frameStandard Silver Co. (1895-98). Sugar bowl frame. (Accession no. 6139; cat. no. S.65.3.10. Viewed 1 July 2021. J01388).
1895-1925 - centerpieceStandard Silver Co. (1895-1925). Centerpiece. (Accession no. 79-400. Viewed 9 September 2020. J00713). 1895-1925 - bottle coolerStandard Silver Co. (1895-1925). Bottle cooler. (Accession no. 85-9. Viewed 11 September 2020. J00721). 1895-1925 - warming dish and lidStandard Silver Co. / Monarch Silver Co. (presumably brand or division of SSC). (1895-1925). Warming dish and lid. (Accession no. 89-1650. Viewed 11 September 2020. J00722). 1895-1925 - crumberStandard Silver Co. (1895-1925). Crumber. (Accession no. 68-1930. Viewed 9 September 2020. J00705). 1895-1925 - trayStandard Silver Co. / Monarch Silver Co. (presumably brand or division of SSC). (1895-1925). Tray. (Accession no. 85-2. Viewed 10 September 2020. J00718). 1895-1925 - trayStandard Silver Co. (1895-1925). Tray. (Accession no. 85-4. Viewed 10 September 2020. J00719). 1895-1925 - trayStandard Silver Co. / Monarch Silver Co. (presumably brand or division of SSC). (1895-1925). Tray. (Accession no. 85-5. Viewed 10 September 2020. J00720). 1895-1925 - cake plateStandard Silver Co. (1895-1925). Cake plate. (Accession no. 976.119.1. Viewed 14 September 2020. J00728).
1895-1925 - serving trayStandard Silver Co. (1895-1925). Serving tray. (Cat. no. H65.30.781. Viewed 22 February 2021. J01177).
c. 1896 - spoon holderStandard Silver Co. (c. 1896). Spoon holder. Accession no. 986.108.2. Viewed 19 October 2020. J00909).
c. 1896 - sugar bowlStandard Silver Co. (c. 1896). Sugar bowl. (Accession no. 986.108.3A-B. Viewed 19 October 2020. J00910).
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1900s | c. 1900 - water pitcher and gobletStandard Silver Co. (c. 1900). Water pitcher and goblet. (Accession no. 2019.2.1.1-4. Viewed 14 February 2021. J01113).
c. 1900 - fruit bowlStandard Silver Co. (c. 1900). Fruit bowl. (Accession no. e.2000.2520.3. Viewed 22 February 2021. J01179).
1900-25 - trophyStandard Silver Co. (1900-25). Trophy. (Accession no. 2007.35. Viewed 14 February 2021. J01112).
1900-25 - pie ringStandard Silver Co. (1900-25). Pie ring. (Accession no. 305. Viewed 20 October 2020. J00918).
1906 - trophyStandard Silver Co. (1906). Trophy. (Accession no. 991.03.01. Viewed 14 February 2021. J01111). |
1910s |
It is believed that the Standard Silver Co. merged with International Silver Co. of Canada, Ltd in c. 1912. 1912-14 - trophyStandard Silver Co. / International Silver Co. (1912-14). Trophy. (Accession no. 1766. Viewed 27 December 2020. J01042).
c. 1912-25 - trophyStandard Silver Co. / International Silver Co. (c. 1912-25). Trophy. (Accession no. 436. Cat no. S.65.59.1. Viewed 3 September 2020. J00573).
c. 1912-39 - trophyStandard Silver Co. / International Silver Co. (c. 1912-39). Trophy. (Accession no. MS1994.49.1-2. Viewed 19 October 2020. J0090
1913 - trophyStandard Silver Co. (1913). Trophy. (Accession no. 96.530.2AB. Updated 13 September 2020. E01365; J00707).
1913 - trophyStandard Silver Co. (1913). Trophy. (Cat. no. 04729. Viewed 9 September 2020. J00703). 1913 - trophyStandard Silver Co. (1913). Trophy. (Accession no. 2010.34.74. Viewed 4 February 2021. J01070). c. 1913 - loving cupStandard Silver Co. (c. 1913). Loving cup. (Cat. no. 103.09.1025 a,b. Viewed 20 October 2020. J00915).
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1920s | 1920-28 - syrup jugStandard Silver Co. (1920-28). Syrup jug. (Accession no. 1999-273. Viewed 9 September 2020. J00709). |
1930s | 1931 - cake plate trophyStandard [Silver] Co. / International Silver Co. (1931). Cake plate trophy. (Accession no. HF.89.53.1. Viewed 13 July 2021. J01396).
c. 1931 - teapotStandard Silver Co. (Canada) / International Silver Company. (c. 1931). Teapot. Silver plate. (Cat. no. 1995.034.001. Viewed 5 July 2018. G02292-94). |
n. d. | n. d. centerpieceStandard Silver Co. (undated). Centerpiece. (Accession no. n.2001.974.1-4. Viewed 22 February 2021. J01173).
n. d. - butter dishStandard Silver Co. (undated). Butter dish. (Accession no. n.2001.988.1-3. Viewed 22 February 2021. J01174).
n. d. - butter dishStandard Silver Co. (undated). Butter dish. (Accession no. a.2002.49.1-4. Viewed 22 February 2021. J01176).
n. d. - serving tray holderStandard Silver Co. (undated). Serving tray holder. (Accession no. n.2001.994. Viewed 22 February 2021. J01175).
n. d. - three fruit bowlsStandard Silver Co. (undated). Three fruit bowls. (Accession no. e.2000.2519.1-3. Viewed 22 February 2021. J01178).
n. d. - trophyStandard Silver Co. (undated). Trophy. (Accession no. 975.01.674. Viewed 14 February 2021. J01110). n. d. - trophyStandard Silver Co. (undated). Trophy. (Accession no. 2010.26. Viewed 18 January 2021. J01057).
n. d. - butter dishStandard Silver Co. (undated). Butter dish. (Accession no. 1999.594.1-2. Viewed 26 December 2020. J01020).
n. d. - sugar spoonerStandard Silver Co. (undated). Sugar spooner. (Accession nos. j.1997.180.1.1-2. Viewed 19 November 2020. J00954).
n. d. - butter dishStandard Silver Co. (undated). Butter dish. (Accession no. 1999.593.1-4. Viewed 19 November 2020. J00955).
n. d. - cake serverStandard Silver Co. (undated). Cake server. (Accession no. 1990.90. Viewed 20 September 2020. J00745).
n. d. - candy dishStandard Silver Co. (undated). Candy dish. (Accession no. 2014.071.002. Viewed 9 September 2020. J00702). n. d. - sugar shakerStandard Silver Co. (undated). Sugar shaker. (Accession no. 81.0451. Updated 13 September 2020. E01366; J00714).
n. d. - trayStandard Silver Co. (undated). Tray. (Accession no. 1973-1136. Viewed 17 September 2020. J00735).
n. d. - bon-bon plateStandard Silver Co. (undated). Bon-bon plate. (Accession no. 1975-1188. Viewed 17 September 2020. J00738).
n. d. - serving trayStandard Silver Co. (undated). Serving tray. (Accession no. MUTR1995.721. Viewed 19 October 2020. J00907).
n. d. - cake basketStandard Silver Co. (undated). Cake basket. (Cat. no. H72.17.1231. Viewed 19 December 2021. J01495).
n. d. - butter dishStandard Silver Co. (undated). Butter dish. (Cat. no. H65.30.812a,b. Viewed 19 December 2021. J01496).
n. d. - fruit basketStandard Silver Co. (undated). Fruit basket. (Cat no. H72.17.1147. Viewed 19 December 2021. J01494).
n. d. - cream pitcherStandard Silver Co. (undated). Cream pitcher. (Cat. no. H72.17.1101. Viewed 19 December 2021. J01493).
n. d. - sugar bowlStandard Silver Co. (undated). Sugar bowl. (Accession no. 6139; cat. no. S.65.3.55. Viewed 1 July 2021. J01386).
n. d. - napkin holderStandard Silver Co. (undated). Napkin holder. (Accession no. Z6614. Viewed 14 February 2021. J01114).
n. d. - trophyStandard Silver Co. (undated). Trophy. (Accession no. 436. Viewed 27 December 2020. J01041).
n. d. - four plaquesStandard Silver Co. / International Silver Co. (undated). Four plaques. (Accession no. 3096. Viewed 27 December 2020. J01043-46).
n. d. - trophy (shield)Standard Silver Co. (undated). Trophy (shield). (Accession no. R1856.8. Viewed 27 December 2020. J01051).
n. d. - loving cupStandard Silver Co. (undated). Butter dish. (Cat. no. 104.20.0093. Viewed 20 October 2020. J00916).
n. d. - tray, sugar holder and creamerStandard Silver Co. (undated). Tray, sugar holder and creamer. [Accession no. 2000.0041.0570.12A(-D). Viewed 27 December 2020. D01629].
n. d. - trophyStandard Silver Co. (undated). Trophy. (Accession no. MS1994.88. Viewed 19 October 2020. J00908).
19th c. - plaqueStandard Silver Co. (19th century). Plaque. (Accession no. MS1994.322. Viewed 19 October 2020. J00906).
n. d. - butter dishStandard Silver Co. (undated). Butter dish. (Accession no. 1958.0006.0190.A-B. Viewed 16 September 2020. J00731).
n. d. - cake basketStandard Silver Co. (undated). Cake basket. (Accession no. 1961.0126.0014. Viewed 16 September 2020. J00732).
n. d. - butter dishStandard Silver Co. (undated). Butter dish. (Accession no. 1986.0025.0001. Viewed 18 September 2020. J00740).
n. d. - potStandard Silver Co. (undated). Pot. (Accession no. L.1990.125.V. Viewed 20 September 2020. J00746).
n. d. - teapot, sugar bowl, and creamerStandard Silver Co. (undated). Tea pot, sugar bowl, and creamer. [Accession no. X973.660.1(-.3). Viewed 14 September 2020. J00725-27].
n. d. - teapot and sugar bowlStandard Silver Co. (undated). Teapot and sugar bowl. [Accession no. S71-102.01(-.02). Viewed 9 September 2020. J00710-11].
n. d. - candelstick holder (Rococo revival style)Standard Silver Co. (undated). Candelstick holder (Rococo revival style). (Accession no. M75.103.2 A. Viewed 9 September 2020. J00712).
n. d. - napkin holderStandard Silver Co. (undated). Napkin holder. (Accession no. 94.11.19. Viewed 9 September 2020. J00706).
n. d. - shaving mugStandard Silver Co. (undated). Shaving mug. (Accession no. 83.214.12 A,B. Viewed 9 September 2020. J00717).
n. d. - sugar bowlStandard Silver Co. (undated). Sugar bowl. (Accession no. 1975.001.8766. Viewed 17 September 2020. J00736).
n. d. - dessert cupStandard Silver Co. (undated). Dessert cup. (Accession no. 1975-1078. Viewed 17 September 2020. J00737).
n. d. - cruet setStandard Silver Co. (undated). Cruet set. (Accession no. 986.108.1A-I. Viewed 16 September 2020. J00730).
n. d. - water pitcherStandard Silver Co. (undated). Water pitcher. (Accession no. 977.209.1. Viewed 16 September 2020. J00729).
n. d. - cupStandard Silver Co. (undated). Cup. (Accession no. TH95.17.94. Viewed 9 September 2020. J00708).
n. d. - mug holderStandard Silver Co. (undated). Mug holder. (Accession no. TH84.3.111. Viewed 9 September 2020. J00715).
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B. Standard Silver Co. designs at leading auction houses
1890s | after 1894 - centerpieceStandard Silver Co. (after 1894). Centerpiece (with female Classical figure with up-stretched arm). (Viewed 9 September 2020. E01316).
late 19th c. - six napkin ringsStandard Silver Co. (late 19th century). Six napkin rings. (Viewed 9 September 2020. E01315).
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". |
C. Standard Silver Co. designs in exhibitions
1890s | 1895 - Toronto Industrial Exhibition3 September 1895- date unknown. Toronto Industrial Exhibition in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. > Unspecified silver-plated designs exhibited by the Standard Silver Co.
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1990s | 1990-92 - Musée de la civilisation, Quebec City exhibitionOctober 1990 - January 1992 Jeux: un peu, beaucoup, passionnément (presumably "Play: A little, a lot, passionately" in English) at Musées de la civilisation, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. Exhibited Standard Silver Co./ Monarch Silver Co.’s Warming dish and lid (1895-1925; Accession no. 89-1650, Musée de la civilisation, listed above).
1991 - Musées de la civilisation, Quebec City exhibitionMay 1991 - October 1991. L’oeil amérindien. Regards sur l’animal ("The Native American Eye: Views on animals" in English) at Musées de la civilisation, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. Exhibited Standard Silver Co.’s Bottle cooler (1895-1925; Accession no. 85-9, Musée de la civilisation, listed above).
See our Design Meriden compilation listing over 1000 exhibitions since 1851, featuring historical design associated with the Meriden area and International Silver Co. predecessors elsewhere. |
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