Silver Ink......your newsletter for silver, china, crystal, linens and ornaments...........

July  2011

Welcome to our July 2011 Newsletter. As a previous customer and/or inquirer of our service, you will be provided with fun and useful information regarding history, piece identification, silversmiths, china manufacturers, and more. You will be alerted to our monthly "specials" for special occasion gifts and replacement. This month we will tell you about:

 
Stainless Flatware by Robert Welch
Robert Welch trained as a silversmith at the Birmingham College of Art and later moved to the Royal College of Art in 1952 where he specialized in stainless steel production.  He opened up his studio in 1955 in the 18th century silk mill at Chipping Campden in the Cotswolds in England.  His design team included most notably John Limbrey who worked with Robert until Robert's death in 2000.  In 1965 he was awarded the Royal Designer for Industry.  His sleek, modern designs of candelebra and more are seen in commissions by the Victoria and Albert Museum, the British Museum, the Museum of Modern Art in New York, Canterbury Cathedral and No. 10 Downing Street; however his cutlery designs have been sold more widely around the world than any of his other "creative output."  In 1969 a shop was opened in Chipping Campden not far from the silk mill.  Robert's children Rupert and Alice have managed and directed the company since 1993.  All products are created by the design team in Chipping Campden...none by outside designers. 

STAINLESS SPECIAL ...Click to view !!.... Pendulum by Robert Welch
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Wedgwood China
Established in 1759 by Josiah Wedgwood, the Wedgwood pottery was located in Burslem, England (near Stoke-on-Trent).  In 1766 he was appointed "Potter to Her Majesty" by Queen Charlotte and thus named his creamware "Queen's Ware."  In 1769 a new factory was built in Etruria.  The famous Queen's Ware set named "Frog", created for Catherine the Great, Empress of Russia, was produced in 1774.  By late 1700's, creamware, jasper, black basalt, redware and pearlware were all being produced.  Moonlight luster was added in 1805 for a 10 year period.  Bone china was introduced in 1812 for a 10 year period and reintroduced in 1878.  In 1915 Fairyland luster was introduced; however all luster was discontinued in 1932.  In 1940 a new factory was built in Barlaston and the Etruria location closed in 1950.  Many potteries joined the Wedgwood family in the 1960's and 70's including Coalport, Susie Cooper, Midwinter Companies, Johnson Bros., Crown Staffordshire, William Adams & Sons, Mason's Ironstone, Royal Tuscan, J.& G. Meakin and Precision Studios.
  

CHINA SPECIAL ...Click to view !!...."Appledore" by Wedgwood
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Wedding Specials
Sterling Russian Fish Set....$175
Sterling Wedding Cake Knife in "Lion" by Frank Smith, introduced 1905....$125
Silverplated 3pc. Teaset by Leonard Silver ..... $125 
Red Transferware Covered Butter/Cheese Dish.....
$69 
Waterford Crystal Decanter, 10 1/2".....
$190 
12 Vintage Pink Damask napkins, 16" x 16"....$48

How Do I Order?
These are just a few of the many wonderful items found on our website.   We invite you to browse through our silver, china, stainless, crystal, linens and collectible Christmas ornaments.  If you have questions and/or would like to order, please give us a toll free call at 1-800-851-2055 or email info@rmsterling.com. Visa/Mastercard accepted by phone only.  

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