Whiting Manufacturing Co. 1866 - 1924 Hallmark

Whiting Manufacturing Co. 1866 - 1924 Hallmark is an American sterling silver hallmark, produced 1866–1924.

MakerWhiting
MarkWhiting Manufacturing Co. 1866 - 1924 Hallmark
Period1866–1924
RegionAmerican
TypeMaker's mark
Whiting Manufacturing Co. 1866 - 1924 Hallmark hallmark

How is Whiting Manufacturing Co. 1866 - 1924 Hallmark identified?

The Whiting Manufacturing Co. hallmark (1866–1924) represents one of the most recognized and respected maker’s marks in American silver. During this period, Whiting produced sterling flatware and hollowware known for refined handwork, crisp die-struck patterns, and high manufacturing quality. The hallmark typically features the stylized griffin within a circle (or variations of this emblem), often accompanied by the word “STERLING” and sometimes pattern or order numbers. This mark appears on many of Whiting’s most celebrated patterns created before and after the company’s incorporation into Gorham in 1924. Silver bearing this hallmark is associated with: High-quality American sterling craftsmanship Hand-finished details and elegant classical, aesthetic-movement, or Art Nouveau styling Production spanning 1866 until the Gorham acquisition in 1924 Because Whiting’s patterns remain popular among collectors, this hallmark is a strong indicator of authenticity and period craftsmanship.

What is Whiting sterling silver worth?

SebastianCharles Auctions catalogues and sells Whiting 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.

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