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patrittenmeyer

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iconnumber posted 08-10-1999 11:25 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for patrittenmeyer     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Good Morning,

I'm researching a Presentation Bowl with an inscription as follows: "Myopia Hunt Cups" and "The Country Club Brookline Mass Won by Frambose Clarks Knight of Merci, Mr. Cecil Brabazon UP June 17, 1915".

The Bowl is marked with Reed & Bartons' hallmark, STERLING, S392 and N. C. Wood & Sons. My understanding is that N. C. Wood & Sons would be the retailer. Can anyone suggest a reference where I might find when and where N. C. Wood & Sons sold silver?
Thank you.

Pat Rittenmeyer

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Cheryl and Richard

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iconnumber posted 08-10-1999 11:54 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Cheryl and Richard     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
According to Dorothy Rainwater's book The Encyclopedia of American Silver Manufacturers, you probably have a piece that was retailled by N. G. Wood and Sons of Boston, Massachusetts (1896-1922). They are also listed as a manufacturer of souvenir spoons.

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patrittenmeyer

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iconnumber posted 08-10-1999 05:46 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for patrittenmeyer     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Hi Cheryl and Richard,
Thank you for responding to my question.

I'm confused.

The presentation bowl has the Reed and Barton hallmark in addition to N.C. Wood and Sons. So, who made the bowl? I thought N. C. Wood and Son would be the retailers.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Thanks again for responding.

Pat

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Cheryl and Richard

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iconnumber posted 08-11-1999 11:35 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Cheryl and Richard     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Hi Pat -

I think you are correct: the Reed & Barton Maker's Mark (not hallmark) means that R&B made it, and that N G Wood and Sons stamped their name and retailled it.

According to Rainwater, though, the name is N G Wood, rather than N C Wood.
And the fact that they also made souvenir spoons is a just bit of incidental information.

Richard

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patrittenmeyer

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iconnumber posted 08-13-1999 08:55 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for patrittenmeyer     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Hi Richard,
Thank you for clarifying this.
Do you know of any reference that lists silver retailers in the US during the 19th century?

Thanks again

Pat

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Cheryl and Richard

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iconnumber posted 08-13-1999 02:19 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Cheryl and Richard     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Hi Pat -

As far as I know there is no comprehensive reference work showing silver retailers per se. At best there are old association directories, trade journals or ancient telephone books. In addition, if you are reasonably certain of where the business was located, you could check that city's archives; this information can sometimes be found it a public library. Since this is a lot of work, you might find it easier to consult books dealing with silver manufacturers; silver retailers are sometimes shown as a byproduct, or secondary listing, in these reference works.

Dorothy Rainwater's book, which I mentioned in my first posting, is probably one of the easiest resources to find.
Additionally, many retailers are mentioned in the pocket watch and clock manufacturers' directories.
Finally, The Book of Silver, which has a link at the top of this page, has a section Retailers' Marks.

Hope this helps.

Richard

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patrittenmeyer

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iconnumber posted 08-15-1999 07:22 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for patrittenmeyer     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Hi Richard,

Thanks for the comprehensive answer. I have the Rainwater book...actually, have her last three editions. I learned to keep them because she doesn't always include everything that's in one when she revises.

Also have Scott's book and checked there.

<<At best there are old association directories, trade journals or ancient telephone books. In addition, if you are reasonably certain of where the business was located, you could check that city's archives; this information can sometimes be found it a public library. Since this is a lot of work, you might find it easier to consult books dealing with silver manufacturers; silver retailers are sometimes shown as a byproduct, or secondary listing, in these reference works.>> Great ideas. Thanks.

<<Additionally, many retailers are mentioned in the pocket watch and clock manufacturers' directories.>> Another great idea. I may begin a list of retailers and add as I encounter them in my research.

Thanks again for all your suggestions and for taking the time to respond. If I begin a list, I'll share it with the forum.

Pat

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