R Blackinton Baroque Sterling Silver Scotch Liquor Bar Bottle Label Charm 27g

Description

Circa mid 20th century baroque sterling silver Scotch decanter / bottle label / charm on chain by R. Blackinton & Company.

"R. BLACKINTON & CO - North Attleboro, MA - 1862-1967 - As the Civil War raged, Roswell Blackinton (Susanne Ross Blackinton-Juaire’s great-great-grandfather) co-founded R. Blackinton & Co in 1862 with Walter Ballou and Thomas S. Mann; a full silver house that specialized in silver and goldsmithing, engraving, enameling, metal spinning, and more. The company stands as a significant chapter in the history of American silverware and jewelry manufacturing. Into the early 20th century, R. Blackinton & Company increased its lines to include, at various times, sterling silver jewelry, dresser ware, fancy table pieces, novelties, and 14 karat gold merchandise. In the 1930s the company was in some way linked to H.R. Morss & Co., Inc. operating at the same address, 244 Broad, Attleboro, and with the same management. In 1937, the company added an exclusive line of fine Sterling flatware and hollowware for retail jewelers. One of the company’s notable achievements occurred in the mid-1960s when their Marie Louise flatware pattern was selected by the U.S. State Department. This elegant design was chosen for use in all United States embassies around the world, serving as a testament to the company’s reputation for producing items of exceptional quality and design. A heritage of quality craftsmanship that S. R. Blackinton continues today. It remained for over 100 years under the management of its founding families until its sale to Wells Inc in 1967. Absorbed into Raimond Silver Mfg. Co. 1969 — New England Sterling Founded - Ross Blackinton (Susanne Ross Blackinton-Juaire’s father) - North Attleboro, MA. Susanne entered the family business as a teenager, working after school in the packing department of New England Sterling. Always working with her hands, always expressing her own artistic nature, Susanne began training with the lead silversmith at New England Sterling — the renowned Walter Bigos. It was also at New England Sterling that Susanne met her husband, Bill Juaire, whose metal spinning skills were as rare as they were highly developed. In early 2000, Bill founded New England Copperworks, specializing in the finest quality copper home and garden ornamentals available, which quickly developed a reputation for excellence. 2001— New England Sterling is Sold to Cookson America. Smithfield, Rhode Island. In 2006, Susanne joined Bill at New England Copperworks adding the design and manufacture of silver and gold items to their product catalog. This expansion of products gave birth to a new area of business — fine silver works and jewelry. The extraordinary talents of both Bill and Susanne, along with a valued staff of skilled craftspeople, continued the tradition of creating some of the most coveted awards in sports, including The BIG3 Championship and The Preakness Stakes trophies.In 2018, the S. R. Blackinton division was formally founded as the brand moniker for all silver and gold creations — including the exclusive Derby Gold Jewelry Collection, custom trophies and awards, heirloom baby gifts, and a discerning line of homeware items featuring sterling silver mint julep cups." (925-1000 / Silver Collection / SR Blackinton)

Condition

Good Overall - Tarnish

Dimensions

2.25" x 0.5" x 1.25" (Width x Depth x Height) / 27.1 g