Founded in the early 20th century, Lunt Silversmiths became a celebrated domestic designer and producer of flatware, hollowware, serveware and giftware for generations, remaining in Lunt family hands for more than 100 years. It was the oldest continuously operating family-owned silver company in the United States.
Lunt Silversmiths was incorporated in Greenfield, Massachusetts, in 1902 as Rogers, Lunt & Bowlen Company. The firm succeeded A. F. Towle & Son Co. — later Towle Silversmiths — purchasing its tools, machinery, trademarks and goodwill. Lunt was originally managed by George E. Rogers, president and major investor; George Colby Lunt, treasurer and general manager; and William Caldwell Bowlen, vice president and supervisor of manufacturing until his retirement in 1929. George C. Lunt and William C. Bowlen were both qualified members of the staff of the defunct Towle's factory.
On April 4, 1912, the founders of Rogers, Lunt & Bowlen Company registered the manufacturer’s trademark at the federal level. In 1935 the company name was shortened to Lunt Silversmiths. In 1957 Lunt Silversmiths acquired King Silver Co. and its subsidiary Richard Dimes Company of South Boston, MA.
Lunt Silversmiths had in its inventory a wide array of flatware patterns such as Alexandra, American Directoire, Modern Victorian, Belle Meade, Carillon, Charles II, Chased Classic, Chatelaine, Colonial Manor, William and Mary, Contrast, Delacourt and many more. The United States government chose Lunt’s Embassy Scroll pattern (1981) as its official tableware in all U.S. embassies and consulates around the world.
In late 2009 Lunt sold its brand and inventory to Reed & Barton. The following year all remaining manufacturing and inventory assets at the Greenfield factory were sold at auction.
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(Biography provided by Schear Brothers)
Columbine by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 42 pieces
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Columbine by Lunt Sterling Silver flatware set - 42 pieces. This scarce pattern features a unique woven, basket weave style design with floral detailing. This set includes: 8 Knive...
Sterling Silver
Golden Columbine by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 50 pieces
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Golden Columbine by Lunt Sterling Silver flatware set - 50 pieces. This scarce pattern features a remarkable woven, basket weave-style design with floral detailing and gold accent. T...
Sterling Silver
Monticello by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 12 Service 60 Pieces
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monticello by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware set - 60 pieces. This set includes: 12 Knives w/ blunt stainless blades, 8 5/8" 12 Forks, 7 1/4" 12 Salad Forks, 6" 12 Teaspoons, 5 3/4" ...
Sterling Silver
Laureate by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 71 Pieces
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Heirloom quality Laureate by Towle sterling silver flatware set - 71 pieces, circa 1968. This set includes: 12 knives, 8 7/8" 12 forks, 7 3/8" 12 salad forks, 6 5/8" 12 teaspoons, 6...
Sterling Silver
Early Colonial by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 6 Service 35 Pieces
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Scarce Early Colonial by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware set - 35 pieces. This set includes: 6 Knives, 9 1/8" 6 Forks, 7 5/8" 6 Salad Forks, 6 3/8" 6 Teaspoons, 6 1/8" 6 Place Soup Sp...
Sterling Silver
Mary II by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 66 Pieces
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful Mary II by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware set - 66 pieces. This set includes: 12 Knives, 9" 12 Forks, 7 1/8" 12 Salad Forks, 6" 12 Small Teaspoons, 5 3/4" 12 Flat Han...
Sterling Silver
JEAN E. PUIFORCAT -147-piece silver flatware set, “elysee” pattern, circa 1930
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Composition: 12 dinner forks 12 dinner spoons 12 dinner knives 12 dessert forks 12 dessert spoons 12 dessert knives 12 fish forks 12 fish knives 12 mocha spoons 12 tea/coff...
Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver 76-Piece Flatware Set in Acanthus Pattern for 12
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Georg Jensen sterling silver flatware set, in the celebrated Acanthus pattern, from the mid-20th century, consisting of: 12 dinner forks measuring 7 3/8'' in length 12 salad forks m...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 by Finnigans Ltd
By Finnigans, London 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique and vintage English sterling silver Trefid style pattern flatware service for 12 persons; an addition to our antique flatware sets. The pieces of this exceptional antique and vintage sterling silver flatware...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage German Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Twelve Persons Circa 1970
By Rosenthal
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage German sterling silver Lotus pattern canteen of cutlery for twelve persons made by Rosenthal; an addition to our antique flatware sets. The pieces of this exceptional and extensive vintage German sterling silver cutlery service for twelve persons has been crafted in the Lotus pattern. The lower portion of each handle is embellished with an impressive organic design, all in the iconic Art Nouveau manner. This vintage canteen consists of 112 pieces: Basic Service: 12 Table knives 12 Table forks 12 Dessert knives 12 Dessert forks 12 Dessert spoons 12 Fish/hors d'oeuvre knives 12 Fish/hors d'oeuvre forks 12 Coffee spoons 12 Teaspoons Additional Pieces: Pair of serving spoons Large serving fork Small serving fork The pieces of this silver flatware set, including the original knives, have been crafted by the German silversmith Rosenthal; often this maker manufactured items in a lower grade of silver or silver plate, indicating the high quality of this sterling silver service. This vintage canteen of cutlery is supplied in felt cutlery rolls; which not only protect the items in storage but significantly reduce tarnishing. NOTE: This item contains knives and is only available for sale to persons aged 18 or over. Proof of age will be required upon purchase. Condition This vintage German sterling silver Lotus pattern cutlery set is a superior gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. Each piece has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition. The German hallmarks struck to the reverse of each piece are all very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the superior gauge of silver. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine and impressive Rosenthal flatware...
Sterling Silver
Silver Lappas Cutlery Service, Christofle style 83 Pieces
By Christofle
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Silver Lappas Cutlery Service Christofle style Made in Argentina 83 Pieces Our Beautiful Set of PLATA LAPPAS is in nice conditions! The Christofle Style Makes it unique and spec...
Metal
Sterling Silver Mid-Century Flatware Set
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver flatware set: service for 16, 5 pieces per setting, total of 80 pieces. Designed by Towle Silversmiths in the 1950’s, it is quintessential Mid-Cen...
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