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205waterstreet Posts: 6 |
posted 08-26-2003 09:58 AM
  
[21-0546] I recently purchased a silverplate coffee service manufactured by the Poole Silver Co. Taunton, MA. All pieces are stamped 803 on the bottom which I assume is a pattern number. The pieces are somewhat unusual as they are of a contemporary rather that period design. The look is pre WW II Scandinavian modern and harmonizes with the Community Morningstar flatware that I also collect. I would like any leads on information on Poole hollowware. Is there an internet discussion group or an authoritative book or person that would know pattern numbers and history ? ------------------ IP: Logged |
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Scott Martin Forum Master Posts: 11573 |
posted 08-26-2003 12:36 PM
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205waterstreet Posts: 6 |
posted 08-26-2003 01:26 PM
Thank you Scott ! I did a search but not on the whole forum, where I found this answer: [ Poole's 1940 Catalog lists 800 as a Water Pitcher exquisitely designed with pierced band 8" high. Heavily silverplated, satin finish. Matching pieces were 801= Round Centerpiece Bowl, 802=Oblong Bowl, 803=Coffee Set w/ Pot, cream & sugar ] The 1940 date makes sense stylewise. I will be watching e-bay for the other pieces ! ------------------ [This message has been edited by Mod assistant (edited 03-04-2024).] IP: Logged |
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205waterstreet Posts: 6 |
posted 10-09-2003 09:37 AM
Poole 810 silver-plate hollow ware In his posting 03-04-2003, T-Bird-Art noted Poole's 1940 Catalog listing of the 800 series hollow ware as 800 Water Pitcher, 801 Round Centerpiece Bowl, 802 Oblong Bowl and 803 Coffee Set w/ Pot, cream & sugar. This is in the “pierced band” design as shown in the lead posting photo. I have recently acquired an oblong bowl which would seem related to the 802 Oblong Bowl. It is 13” long, 9-1/8” wide and 4-1/4” high. The bowl appears to be a stamping of 1/32” stock. The base is a heavier casting and is marked POOLE SILVER CO. 810 . The base is composed of flutes that catch the light and reflect in a most pleasant way. It would seem, like the “pierced band” pieces, to be inspired by the work of the Scandinavian silver designers of the 1920”s, 30’s and 40’s. I would assume this was produced in the 1940’s along with the “pierced band” group. Does anyone have any record of other 810 series pieces in production ? Were these groups “named” as many of the series designs were ? I thank you for any input. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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Dale Posts: 2132 |
posted 10-09-2003 06:03 PM
One very promising field for silver research is in the area of 20th century plated hollow ware. Very little seems to be known about it. Names for patterns, seems to me, to have been more a function of the ad writers for local stores than something the factories did. They seemed content use numbers. Local stores would apply names to the silver based on the promotional campaigns running. I have seen silver of this type termed variously Skandia, Northern something, New Danish and various other terms. What will truly make you zippy is when similar wares by different makers were lumped together in offerings. IP: Logged |
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205waterstreet Posts: 6 |
posted 10-10-2003 08:18 AM
Thank you Dale for your insights. I was using the flatware model in looking for a pattern name. So it would seem the makers stamped number is the accurate identification. Thank you,
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Dale Posts: 2132 |
posted 10-10-2003 11:55 AM
It seems that from the 20's on, stores offered a unified 'look' which included silver, china, crystal, linens, candles and frequently furniture and fabrics. Larger companies like Gorham were able to retain their individual lines in this situation. But smaller manufacturers like Poole frequently got swept up into these presentations. A friend of mine is an artist who does shows. She says the most depressing thing about art is to watch someone look at a painting and ask about it. Then drag out a drapery swatch to see if the picture matches. In this period, stores would assemble whole rooms for display. The silverware would be there to coordinate with the overall tone of the room. The name used would reflect what the store was promoting. So, these can be found named for all sorts of promotional ideas. IP: Logged |
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