Alvin VASE Antique Art Nouveau American Green & Silver Overlay G3330 STERLING

Description

Stunning ALVIN VASE Antique Art Nouveau American Green & Silver Overlay G3330 STERLING
7 Inch Tall  9 inch Diameter
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