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brubl Posts: 3 |
posted 01-10-2005 07:12 PM
  
How do I identify sterling silver flatware by patent number. That's just about all I can identify (other than the word sterling) on my various patterns. I tried the patent office but that was impossible. IP: Logged |
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tmockait Posts: 963 |
posted 01-10-2005 10:03 PM
There is another way. Find a company that sells replacement pieces and see if their site contains photos of pieces that matches yours. I warn you, though, this will be like looking for the proverbial needle in a haystack if you cannot narrow it down more. Even if you cannot read the marks, can you clean the piece and post a photo of the pattern and hallmark? Even if it is only partly legible, some one may be able to figure it out. Good luck, TM IP: Logged |
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Scott Martin Forum Master Posts: 11520 |
posted 01-10-2005 10:25 PM
Sometimes it is faster and easier to post here photos of the front and dback of the pattern and a closeup of any marks. IP: Logged |
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ahwt Posts: 2334 |
posted 01-11-2005 10:04 AM
If you have a U.S. Patent number the web address below is for the U.S. Patent Office's database. Patent Full-Text Database This address is for downloading a TIFF plug-in for viewing older patents. Patent Full-Page Images Some interesting design patents are in Class D07 subclass 642 to 664. Class D07 IP: Logged |
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Paul Lemieux Posts: 1792 |
posted 01-11-2005 11:44 AM
Truthfully, I don't know if I have ever seen a patent number on a piece of American flatware. More often than not, flatware with a patent mark is marked PAT followed by the year it was patented. For example, Gorham's Chantilly pattern is marked PAT. 1895, since it was patented in 1895. IP: Logged |
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hannahl Posts: 11 |
posted 01-11-2005 08:39 PM
You may also send a photo to a replacement company. Those places are a very good resource for identification. IP: Logged |
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brubl Posts: 3 |
posted 01-12-2005 07:16 AM
I'll get you pictures as soon as I can. Thanks IP: Logged |
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