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International Silver is, as far as I can tell, a brand owned by the Lifetime Sterling company, and is sterling silver, which is real silver but not pure silver.
It mean International Silver company.
Barbour Silver Co. appears to have been a marketing company for I J Stearnes & Company of thier silver plate goods started by Samuel and Charles Barbour in the late 19th century in New Haven, Connecticut. It was originally called Barbour Brothers Company, located at 64 Market St. in New Haven. By 1892 the company was renamed Barbour Silver Company, but by 1898 it was purchased by the International silver company.
<p>my tray bears the number 6490, I would also like to know if it is any good? Concord International Silver company 6490<p>
International Silver Company, founded in 1898 from a number of smaller silver manufacturers that specialized in silver plated tableware.
The "IS" stamp on a silver spoon likely stands for International Silver Co, which was a prominent American silver manufacturer. The stamp helps to identify the manufacturer of the spoon and can also sometimes indicate the silver content of the piece.
It stands for International Silver. Rogers Bros. became part of The International Silver Company during the 20th century.
The I S stands for International Silver Company Meriden, Connecticut.
International Silver Company, founded in 1898 from a number of smaller silver manufacturers that specialized in silver plated tableware.
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Rogers Bros. became part of the Meriden Britannia company. The Meriden Britannia company absorbed dozens of other silverware makers in the area and expanded its operation overseas, after which it became known as the International Silver Company (IS). International Silver may have used the 1847 Rogers mark as early as 1852. The successor to the International Silver Company is still in business and uses the 1847 trademark to this day.
Rogers Bros. became part of the Meriden Britannia company. The Meriden Britannia company absorbed dozens of other silverware makers in the area and expanded its operation overseas, after which it became known as the International Silver Company(IS). International Silver may have used the 1847 Rogers mark as early as 1852. The successor to the International Silver Company is still in business and uses the 1847 trademark to this day.