Friedman Silver Co.
Brooklyn, NY 1908-1960
Acquired by Gorham in 1960.
Forbes Silver Co.
Meriden, CT 1894-1930s
Originally a division of the Meriden
Britannia Co. Became a part of International
Silver in 1898. See flatware patterns.
Federal Silver Co.
New York, NY c. 1920-1961
Filley & Mead
Philadelphia, PA 1851-1853
Fifth Avenue Silver Co.
Taunton, MA 1950s-1960s
Farberware, Inc.
Brooklyn, NY 1900-Present Best known as a cookware
manufacturer, Farberware also made nickel and silver
plated goods until the 1950s. Now owned by Lifetime
Brands and located in Boston, MA.
Franklin Silver Plate
A trademark of Rogers, Lunt & Bowlen used until 1921. See flatware patterns.
Filley, Mead & Caldwell
Philadelphia, PA 1850
Fashion Plate / Fashion Silver Plate
Flatware made for Sears Roebuck & Co by various
manufacturers. See flatware patterns.
Merle F. Faber Products
San Francisco, CA 1943-1960
Faber was a modernist designer whose items are highly sought after today.
Fisher, Bruce & Co.
Philadelphia, PA c. 1890-1925 Wholesale restaurant and hotel suppliers.
Farber Bros.
New York, NY 1915-1965
Founded by Louis and Harry Farber.
Harvey Filley & Sons
Philadelphia, PA 1865-1890
Flagg & Homan
Pewterware produced by Homan & Co. / Homan Mfg. Co.