Antique Alvin sterling silver vanity set: comb, hairbrush, and mirror. Like-new condition, as though it was barely or never used. No monogram, scratches or dings. Comb is 7.5" long, hairbrush is 10.25" long and mirror is 14.75" long. HISTORY AND MARKS: Founded by Wm. H. Jamoneau in 1886 as Alvin Mfg. Co. in Irvington, New Jersey. The firm changed to Alvin-Beiderhase Co (c.1893) under the management of Wm. H. Jamoneau, Henry H. Leibe and George B. Beiderhase moving in 1895 to Sag Harbour, Long Island. In 1897 Alvin-Beiderhase Co, maker of Official World Fair souvenir spoons for 1893-94 Chicago Columbian Exposition, was purchased by Joseph Fahys & Co (watch-case manufacturer) operating as a branch until 1910. In 1919 the name changed to Alvin Silver Co until 1928 when assets, dies and patterns were purchased by Gorham Corporation operating in Providence plant as a separated division of Gorham under the name of Alvin Corporation. CHRONOLOGY Alvin Mfg. Co. 1886-1893 Alvin-Beiderhase Co 1894-1919 Alvin Silver Co 1919-1928 Alvin Corporation from 1928

Antique silver plate and mother of pearl dessert service for 12, consisting of 12 forks and 12 knives. Excellent original condition. French, stamped with a flower and P.F, circa 1900. Forks are 6.5" long and knives are 7.25' long.

Antique S. Kirk and Son Co. oversized Repousse sterling silver salad set with applied lacey bowls. Circa 1896-1914 .Weight 8.765 ounces. Monogrammed on the back of the handles MEH. Spoon 9.75' long, fork 9.5" long.

Shreve and Company, San Francisco, sterling silver vanity jar circa 1900. Very good original condition. Some minor traces of usage. Measures 4 inches across and 3 inches high. Weighs 173.5 grams.

Gorham sterling silver vanity mirror circa 1900. Very good condition with one small spot on the mirror where the silver behind the glass is lifting. Measures 9.5 inches long and 5.25 inches across.