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gder Posts: 1 |
posted 02-03-2003 07:20 PM
  
[01-0963] Hi, and Hello to all. This is Gerry. I have a Sterling (Heavy.. about 4.5oz) Baby Mug or Cup have been told is from the late 1800 or early 1900. It has a Mark like this* and a Name of S.HAMMOND&Co. It is worn but you can see the S and Dot clear..and the bottom of each letter in HAMMOND and the &mark the C of the Co, and a flat o of Co clear. Also has the Childs name of Arthurl etched in on the Face of Mug/Cup. Tested as Sterling. Thank you. IP: Logged |
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wev Moderator Posts: 4121 |
posted 02-03-2003 07:41 PM
The mark is Seneca Hammond of Utica NY. He began as the junior partner of OSBORN (John) & HAMMOND around 1805. He began advertising as S. HAMMOND & Co. in 1810. I find no indication how long the business continued, but it would seem the mug is earlier than you suspected and coin silver, rather than sterling. ----------- Having said that, I just ran across the mark on a spoon, clearly followed by the word "Sterling," so it may be that the company continued at least into the 1860s. Looking at the style of the cup, this seems a reasonable time frame. [This message has been edited by wev (edited 02-03-2003).] IP: Logged |
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Brent Posts: 1507 |
posted 02-03-2003 11:20 PM
Most reference books attribute this mark to Seneca Hammond, but the recent catalog of the silver collection of the Museum of the City of New York proposes a more likely attribution. One Samuel Hammond, an English -born jeweler and watchmaker, took over the firm of Benedict and Hammond at 44 Merchants Exchange, New York City in 1846, renaming the company S. Hammond & Co. He appears to have been a rather substantial retailer of silverware, including the products of Albert Coles and others. The company was in business as late as 1905. There is no evidence that S. Hammond & Co. were manufacturers, so your mug was likely made by one of the many excellent manufacturers of the city. The little star mark on your mug may indicate the actual manufacturer, but it is unfamiliar to me. As for the date, your mug probably is from the 1850's or 60's. I hope this helps. Brent [This message has been edited by Brent (edited 02-04-2003).] IP: Logged |
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bascall Posts: 1629 |
posted 04-21-2008 12:19 AM
Just to fill in a bit on Samuel Hammond, here is a couple of city directory entries concerning the gentleman: In the 1857 New York City Directory, Samuel Hammond is listed as a watchmaker and S Hammond & Co is listed as watchmakers both at 44 Merchants Exchange. In the 1859 New York City Directory, Samuel Hammond & Co is listed at the same address as above under importers of watches & jewelry. IP: Logged |
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Dale Posts: 2132 |
posted 04-21-2008 10:57 PM
Hello, just a general note. In silver talk, the word 'Vintage' refers to a highly collectable pattern in silverplate. Calling an older piece 'vintage' tends to confuse. Tell us about yourself and your interest in silver. We really enjoy discussing silver here, and like to know what others collect. IP: Logged |
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Polly Posts: 1970 |
posted 04-21-2008 11:33 PM
Dale, look at the dates. This is a resurrected thread from 5 years ago; the originator is probably no longer around. IP: Logged |
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bascall Posts: 1629 |
posted 04-22-2008 06:30 AM
It looks like no matter what length a thread is a reminder that a post has been revived is in order. Sorry Dale! "God is in the detail." [This message has been edited by bascall (edited 04-22-2008).] IP: Logged |
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jersey Posts: 1203 |
posted 04-22-2008 11:02 AM
Trust me, the originator is around. The piece has been sold twice! The info for us though, is still welcomed regardless! Jersey IP: Logged |
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