Shreve & Co. San Francisco Name Mark
Shreve & Co. San Francisco Name Mark is an American sterling silver hallmark, identified by the mark SHREVE & CO / SAN FRANCISCO / STERLING, often with a capacity or model number.
| Maker | Shreve & Co. |
|---|---|
| Mark | Shreve & Co. San Francisco Name Mark |
| Identifying Characteristics | SHREVE & CO / SAN FRANCISCO / STERLING, often with a capacity or model number |
| Region | American |
| Type | Maker's mark |
What does the “SHREVE & CO / SAN FRANCISCO / STERLING, often with a capacity or model number” mark mean?
Shreve & Co. stamped its silver with the firm name, the city and the standard, set in lines as SHREVE & CO, SAN FRANCISCO, STERLING. Hollowware often adds a capacity such as 6 PINTS, and some pieces show just SHREVE & CO with STERLING. The business was founded in San Francisco around 1852 by George Shreve and his nephew Samuel. Its new building at Post and Grant survived the 1906 earthquake, and the firm worked from Oakland for about two years afterward.
What is Shreve & Co. sterling silver worth?
SebastianCharles Auctions catalogues and sells Shreve & Co. sterling silver at auction from our gallery at 5263 Edina Industrial Blvd, Edina, Minnesota. Value depends on the individual piece and its condition. Send photographs of the mark and the piece for a free auction estimate, or call (612) 280-1377. Formal written appraisals are billed hourly from $150, with most reports delivered within two weeks.