During the nineteenth century, Wallingford industry expanded with a considerable concentration of small pewter and Britannia ware manufacturers. By mid-century, Robert Wallace acquired the formula for nickel silver and established with Samuel Simpson, R. Wallace & Company the forerunner of Wallace Silversmiths. It was also during this period that many of the small silver and Britannia plants were combined to form the International Silver Company with its headquarters in Meriden,CT and several plants in Wallingford, CT.
Early American pewter is noted for its simplicity of style.
The bottom of this cup/goblet/chalice is marked Pewterers, Wallingford, Conn, with the initials, KB in the center.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/69362965/very-early-american-pewter
Early American pewter is noted for its simplicity of style.
The bottom of this cup/goblet/chalice is marked Pewterers, Wallingford, Conn, with the initials, KB in the center.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/69362965/very-early-american-pewter
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