Alvin
Alvin .999 Silver Overlay Art Nouveau Grapes & Leaves Wine Coaster
Alvin .999 Silver Overlay Art Nouveau Grapes & Leaves Wine Coaster
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- Brand: Alvin Corporation (Later acquired by Gorham, 1928)
- Composition: .999 / 1000 Pure Silver Overlay
- Pattern Style: Art Nouveau Grapes & Leaves
- Model / Patent Number: Stamped with the 999/100, no worn, Alvin Company mark and number 4??4593-17 on the outer edge
- Diameter: 4 inches
- Height: ¼ inch
- Overall Status: Very Good antique condition with great structural integrity.
- Silver Work: The pure silver overlay layer has slight patina from age and remains thick and intact across the entire design, with clear, crisp engraving definitions, showing no lifting or major peeling and little water intrusion under the edges when seen from the backside.
- Defects: No breaks, deep scratches, chips, or structural modifications.
Notes:
Alvin Corporation established in 1831, originally of New York, is known for its patent on high quality silver plate and sterling tableware. As a pioneer in the US silver manufacturing business in the late 19th century, Alvin dedicated itself to producing the finest silver and plate for table and holloware, becoming one of the largest silverware producers in the US. In 1928, Gorham acquired Alvin and moved it to its headquarters in Providence, RI. Gorham continued to produce select sterling and silver plate designs from the Alvin designs archive. Gorham changed hand several times, adding and dropping lines and designs since then and is now a part of the Lenox Corporation. No products are currently being produced under the Alvin name.
