I just received a set of flatware that is marked GI & Co s EP. I’ve been able to do enough research to know the mark is George Ibberson & Company of Shefflield, England. I believe it’s from the early part of the 20th century. The silverplate is in excellent condition and the pieces are substantial. The set includes knives with bone handles.
All I can find on the company is that they are a makers of knives and they still exist. However, nothing about silverplate/electroplate.
Any Sheffield experts out there?
Thanks.
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AbbysAttic Reputation: 395 See AbbysAttic's booth |
Hey abbysattic,
I did find the following website that carries George Ibberson products. Unfortunately the website is under construction, but there is an email address at the bottom of the page to address inquiries to. Don’t know if this helps or not, but it’s all I could find.
[URL removed]
Holly
aka pianogirl650
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pianogirl650 Reputation: 14 See pianogirl650's booth |
Thanks Holly. I found that site, too. It appears to be the current site with the knives that they currently manufacture. It appears that the turn of the century (20th century that is) they were silversmiths, too, but I can’t find any info other than confirming the backstamp.
I certainly appreciate your efforts.
Marlene
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AbbysAttic Reputation: 395 See AbbysAttic's booth |
[URL removed] is an online appraisal site. There is an answer to just about any question you may have. You’ll probably have to join to ask a question. One question (ask the expert) will cost you $2.95. It’s well worth the price and I use them when I can’t find the answer anywhere else. Another site to research is www.rubylane.com. They’re a selling venue but they have literally everything.
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misha761 Reputation: 38 See misha761's booth |
www.replacements.com is very reliable and you could probably find them there. I use this website for china also. It’s very helpful and gives you a ballpark figure on how much to sell it for.
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This is the best silver resource I have found for British silver. I used it constantly when I worked in an antique shop that specialized in British sterling silver. [URL removed]
I just looked up George Ibberson in Sheffield and it is not on this site. The name sounds familiar though, so I’m sure I’ve seen it in one of the other extensive research books. I’ll keep searching for the name of the research books.
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