You need to use the page of LITERAL MARKS, find the corresponding image of the mark and click on the maker's name next to the photo. In this case the identification of the mark is less simple but not too difficult. If the trade mark contains only alphabet letters (usually name's initials) the search of information requests a previous step: to find the name of the maker. TRADEMARKS CONTAINING ONLY ALPHABET LETTERS If the mark bears, for example, the name AURORA, click on Am/Az and you will be redirected to the page containing, in alphabetical order, AURORA SILVER PLATE CO Knowing the name of the maker, you can use the ALPHABETICAL DIRECTORY of this site, find the name you are looking for and obtain details about the history of the factory, when and where it was active and compare your mark with those illustrated in the page. In this case the research of information about the maker of your item is extremely simple. Most of American silverplate manufacturers use a mark including their name and, often, their location. This feature, while often obtaining a pleasing visual effect, makes difficult the identification of the name of the manufacturer.ĪLPHABETICAL DIRECTORY BY NAME Aa / Al Am / Az Ba / Bh Bi / Bz C D E F G H I J K L Ma / Mh Mi / Mz N O P Q Ra / Rn Ro / Rz Sa / Sl Sm / Sz T U V Wa / Wd We / Wz X Y Z In some cases the manufacturers of American electroplated silver did not include the firm name in their trademark, preferring to use some alphabet letter (usually the firm's initials), figural or graphic symbols or a mix of letters and symbols.
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TRY NOW, ISN'T DIFFICULT!!!!Ĭhoose your case and go directly to your starting pointĪnd " how to date my silverplate?" The trademark (or trade mark) is a distinctive sign or indicator used by an individual or business organization to signify to consumers that the products or services originate from a unique source and to distinguish the products or services from those of other entities. You will be surprised to find how easy it is. I suggest to read the instructions and to follow examples and links! The tutorial is thought to guide you in a step-by-step path into the site.
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HOW TO READ, DECRYPT AND IDENTIFY THE MARKS ON AMERICAN SILVERPLATE AND ELECTROPLATED SILVER THE STEP BY STEP GUIDE TO TRACE USA AND CANADA SILVERPLATE MARKS How to read and identify American silverplate marks A SMALL COLLECTION OF ANTIQUE SILVER