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6 Antique Shiebler American Sterling demitasse spoons. 4" long, 63.8 grams with no issues. Each with monogram on back.
George W. Shiebler was the owner of a prominent American silversmithing firm that operated from the late 1800s through the early 20th century. He built his business by acquiring the factories and equipment of other silver-producing companies. While his firm made some innovative jewelry designs during its time in business, the core focus was sterling silver flatware.
George W. Shiebler - History
George W. Shiebler incorporated his silversmithing business, George W. Shiebler Company, in New York in 1892. He was president, and his brother William F. Shiebler served as treasurer. “The firm’s history dates back to the acquisition of Jahne, Smith & Company in which George Shiebler was a salesman and the partnership Hodenpyl, Tunison & Shiebler circa 1874,” according to author Fred Rezazadeh in his book Collectible Silver Jewelry.
Shiebler expanded his business by acquiring several other companies, including Coles & Reynolds and Morgan Morgans Jr., along with the silver dies of many other related businesses. While showrooms remained in Manhattan, the company factory was relocated to Brooklyn in the 1890s. In addition to copious amounts of flatware, the firm made other types of sterling silver goods like tableware, jewelry, and accessories.
The jewelry produced by this firm largely featured classical themes. As noted on the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s website, an article in Jewelers’ Circular and Horological Review compared his pieces featuring imitations of ancient coins to artifacts “unearthed at Pompeii and Herculaneum.” Some of these pieces feature both Shiebler and Tiffany & Co. marks. However, adornment was not the primary work of George W. Shiebler Company, and other goods were produced in far greater quantities.
By 1910, Shiebler’s business was dissolved. Most of the remaining inventory was scrapped for its value by new owners. Shiebler was then employed by Gorham until he died in 1920.
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