Your set of silverware stamped "Holmes and Edwards Inlaid I S" indicates that it was produced by the Holmes & Edwards Company, which was known for manufacturing quality silver-plated flatware in the early to mid-20th century. The "Inlaid I S" suggests that it features an inlaid silver process, which typically signifies a higher quality of plating. This set may hold both sentimental and collectible value, especially if it is in good condition. To determine its exact value, consider consulting a collectibles expert or researching similar pieces online.
Holmes and Edwards silverware is not made of solid silver but rather is typically silver-plated. The company was known for producing high-quality silver-plated flatware, often made of stainless steel with a thin layer of silver. While it may have the appearance of real silver, it does not have the same intrinsic value as solid silver items.
International Silver - the company that took them over in 1898.
IS stands for Inlaid silver. ie Holmes and Edwards have a full line of Inlaid silver, which is major improvement over silver palte and the IS is stamped on each piece, usualy in a square box stamp
Holmes & Edwards with XIV on silver flatware indicates that the piece was manufactured by the Holmes & Edwards Silver Company, which was founded in the late 19th century. The XIV likely refers to the specific pattern or design of the flatware. This marking signifies the maker and pattern of the piece, providing valuable information for collectors and enthusiasts of antique silverware.
Kerry Edwards has written: 'The greatest tales of Sherlock Holmes'
Holmes & Edwards inlaid silver is really just silver plate and does not have a high value.
Well, Holmes often refers to his detecting techniques as the Science of Deduction. He also like chemistry.
he didn't have anything to prove
The police will investigate the crime. Holmes can investigate anything.
The cast of The Tale of a Chicken - 1914 includes: Mattie Edwards as Mandy Jones Maha Raja as Sherlock Jackson Holmes
Brianna Holmes is TJ Holmes teen daughter. She is in high school I assume. She was born when TJ was a teen. He never mentions her in anything. But she is very pretty and tall and looks just like him.. She was once spotted in Georgia with him and wife Marilee. She was also found on twitter @BriannaMikelle.
A Sherlockian is simply someone who is a fan of Sherlock Holmes. There is no initiation test or anything, you just have to be a fan.