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Alvin Mfg. Co. / Alvin-Beiderhase Co. / Alvin Silver Co. / Alvin Corporation
Providence, RI 1886-Present Began as Alvin Mfg. Co. in 1886 and founded
by William H. Jamouneau. With the addition of partners in 1893, including
George B. Beiderhase, the name was changed to Alvin-Beiderhase Co.
The company was acquired by Joseph Fahys & Co. in 1897, and the name
was changed to the Alvin Silver Co. in 1919. When it was acquired by
Gorham in 1928, the company underwent its last name change to Alvin Corporation. Makers of a full
line of sterling flatware, holloware, and novelties. See flatware patterns.
Providence, RI 1886-Present Began as Alvin Mfg. Co. in 1886 and founded
by William H. Jamouneau. With the addition of partners in 1893, including
George B. Beiderhase, the name was changed to Alvin-Beiderhase Co.
The company was acquired by Joseph Fahys & Co. in 1897, and the name
was changed to the Alvin Silver Co. in 1919. When it was acquired by
Gorham in 1928, the company underwent its last name change to Alvin Corporation. Makers of a full
line of sterling flatware, holloware, and novelties. See flatware patterns.
American Silver Co.
Bristol, CT 1901-1935 Successors to Holmes & Tuttle Mfg. Co. Acquired by International
Silver in 1935. Makers of sterling and silverplate flatware and holloware.
Bristol, CT 1901-1935 Successors to Holmes & Tuttle Mfg. Co. Acquired by International
Silver in 1935. Makers of sterling and silverplate flatware and holloware.
American Metal Crafts
Attleboro, MA 1910's-1940's Makers of sterling tea infusers, military insignia, and
children's flatware under the brand name Amcraft.
Attleboro, MA 1910's-1940's Makers of sterling tea infusers, military insignia, and
children's flatware under the brand name Amcraft.
American Cutlery Co.
Chicago, IL c. 1879-1928 Primarily a maker of steel knives, they did produce
a large array of mother of pearl and sterling handled knives. Succeeded by the
American Stainless Cutlery Co.
Chicago, IL c. 1879-1928 Primarily a maker of steel knives, they did produce
a large array of mother of pearl and sterling handled knives. Succeeded by the
American Stainless Cutlery Co.
American Souvenir Co.
Scranton, PA Produced a variety of souvenirs (postcards, figurines, etc.) for
the American market. Several souvenir spoons were designed by the American
Souvenir Co. for the 1901 Buffalo, NY Pan American Exposition and
manufactured by the Joseph Seymour Mfg. Co.
Scranton, PA Produced a variety of souvenirs (postcards, figurines, etc.) for
the American market. Several souvenir spoons were designed by the American
Souvenir Co. for the 1901 Buffalo, NY Pan American Exposition and
manufactured by the Joseph Seymour Mfg. Co.
Valerio Albarello, Inc.
Meriden, CT 1965-Present Makers of sterling holloware and trophies. They also make
specialty items for Reed & Barton, Tiffany and others. Website.
Meriden, CT 1965-Present Makers of sterling holloware and trophies. They also make
specialty items for Reed & Barton, Tiffany and others. Website.
Rudolph Albert
Maysville, KY 1876-1880
Maysville, KY 1876-1880
The T.V. Allen Co.
Los Angeles, CA c. 1922-c. 1943 Makers of sterling medals and trophies.
Los Angeles, CA c. 1922-c. 1943 Makers of sterling medals and trophies.
Akerly & Briggs
New York, NY 1845-1851 Richard C. Akerly and William D. Briggs.
New York, NY 1845-1851 Richard C. Akerly and William D. Briggs.
John Brent Akin
Danville, KY 1850's Primarily retailed the goods of Peter L. Krider;
spoons bearing Akin's mark alone may have been made by him.
Danville, KY 1850's Primarily retailed the goods of Peter L. Krider;
spoons bearing Akin's mark alone may have been made by him.
Samuel Alexander
Philadelphia, PA c. 1797-1808 In the partnerships of Wiltberger & Alexander with
John C. WIltberger c. 1797-1799 and Simmons & Alexander 1800-1804.
Philadelphia, PA c. 1797-1808 In the partnerships of Wiltberger & Alexander with
John C. WIltberger c. 1797-1799 and Simmons & Alexander 1800-1804.
Isaac Alexander
New York, NY c. 1850
New York, NY c. 1850
Alexander & Riker
New York, NY 1797-1800 George Alexander and Peter Riker.
New York, NY 1797-1800 George Alexander and Peter Riker.
Samuel Parks Alexander
Charlotte, NC 1837-1843 In the partnership of Trotter & Alexander with
Thomas Trotter 1837-1838
Charlotte, NC 1837-1843 In the partnership of Trotter & Alexander with
Thomas Trotter 1837-1838
Allcock, Allen & Co.
New York, NY c. 1840-1855 Successor to Allcock & Allen. Primarily retailers.
New York, NY c. 1840-1855 Successor to Allcock & Allen. Primarily retailers.
Allen, Rhodes & Co.
Cincinnati, OH 1834-1836 Successor to Allen & Rhodes, the partners
consisted of Caleb Allen, Thomas F. Rhodes, and John G. Anthony.
Cincinnati, OH 1834-1836 Successor to Allen & Rhodes, the partners
consisted of Caleb Allen, Thomas F. Rhodes, and John G. Anthony.
Allen & Rhodes
Cincinnati, OH 1833-1834 Caleb Allen and Thomas F. Rhodes.
Cincinnati, OH 1833-1834 Caleb Allen and Thomas F. Rhodes.
C. Allen & Co.
Cincinnati, OH 1840-1842 Brothers Caleb Allen and William H. Allen. In 1846 the
brothers formed another partnership, C. & W.H. Allen, which lasted until Caleb's death
in 1873.
Cincinnati, OH 1840-1842 Brothers Caleb Allen and William H. Allen. In 1846 the
brothers formed another partnership, C. & W.H. Allen, which lasted until Caleb's death
in 1873.
Jonathan Almy
Newport, RI 1775-1821
Newport, RI 1775-1821
Leander Amadon
Bellows Falls, VT 1846-1879
Bellows Falls, VT 1846-1879
Akerly to American
Akerly to American
Charles Aldis
New York, NY c. 1814
New York, NY c. 1814
Allcock & Allen
New York, NY c. 1820-c. 1840
New York, NY c. 1820-c. 1840
Allsop-Bliss Co.
Newark, NJ c. 1915-1943 Succeeded by Allsopp-Stellar. Makers of
sterling and gold novelties and jewelry.
Newark, NJ c. 1915-1943 Succeeded by Allsopp-Stellar. Makers of
sterling and gold novelties and jewelry.
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