Antique Forbes Silver Co. Quadruple Plate Etched Vase
Antique Forbes Silver Co. Quadruple Plate Etched Vase
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Forbes Silver Co. Quadruple Plate Etched Vase or Double Handled Sugar Vessel. Features etched floral motif and is heavily patinated. Not watertight.
Forbes Silver Co. Quadruple Plate Etched Vase or Double Handled Sugar Vessel. Features etched floral motif and is heavily patinated. Not watertight.
5"h x 6.25"w x 4.25"d
5"h x 6.25"w x 4.25"d
The Forbes Silver Company was founded by Robert Forbes in 1840 in Hartford, Connecticut. The company initially specialized in producing silver-plated wares, a growing market during the industrial revolution, when sterling silver was expensive and out of reach for most people. Forbes was particularly known for pioneering the use of quadruple plate—a more durable, thicker coating of silver.
Quadruple plate refers to a high-quality method of silver plating.
It involves the use of four layers of silver applied over a base metal, usually copper or brass. The multiple layers gave the piece a heavier, more substantial feel compared to standard silver plating.
The term “quadruple” comes from the fact that the silver was applied in four separate layers, creating a thicker and more durable coating than what was typically used in other forms of silver-plated items.
Forbes' quadruple plate became highly sought after because of its lasting quality, shine, and resistance to tarnishing.
Forbes Silver Company eventually became part of the International Silver Company in 1898, marking the end of the Forbes brand as an independent entity. However, the legacy of Forbes quadruple plate continued under the International Silver umbrella.
The Forbes Silver Company was founded by Robert Forbes in 1840 in Hartford, Connecticut. The company initially specialized in producing silver-plated wares, a growing market during the industrial revolution, when sterling silver was expensive and out of reach for most people. Forbes was particularly known for pioneering the use of quadruple plate—a more durable, thicker coating of silver.
Quadruple plate refers to a high-quality method of silver plating.
It involves the use of four layers of silver applied over a base metal, usually copper or brass. The multiple layers gave the piece a heavier, more substantial feel compared to standard silver plating.
The term “quadruple” comes from the fact that the silver was applied in four separate layers, creating a thicker and more durable coating than what was typically used in other forms of silver-plated items.
Forbes' quadruple plate became highly sought after because of its lasting quality, shine, and resistance to tarnishing.
Forbes Silver Company eventually became part of the International Silver Company in 1898, marking the end of the Forbes brand as an independent entity. However, the legacy of Forbes quadruple plate continued under the International Silver umbrella.
Early 20th Century
Early 20th Century
Quadruple silverplate
Quadruple silverplate
Texas
Texas
Heavily patinated.
Not watertight.
Heavily patinated.
Not watertight.