AMERICAN STERLING SILVER LARGE LETTER RACK

MADE BY GEORGE SHIEBLER RETAILED BY CB STARR 1895

Pleased to offer this wonderful example of American silver in the form of a rather large letter rack.  Made by the well regarded maker George Shiebler, and retailed by Theodore B Starr (CB Starr) of New York city. The letter rack is in the Art Nouveau style, displaying a series of ribbon & bows on both sides of the letter holder. A fine bead work edge follows the outline of the front rack. Standing on four spread wing & beaded splayed feet. Ring handle atop the rack in the form of a wreath.

Of substantial size and weight the letter rack is 7 1/4 inches wide and 2 1/2 inches wide and stands 7 1/2 inches tall & weighing 388 grams (12.6oz)  In excellent original antique condition standing firm & level. Marked clearly for both retailer & maker. This means that Shiebler made the piece exclusively for CB Starr of New York. Shiebler mark of a pair of spread wings with an "S" in the center, and Starr's mark of a serpent rampant with an "S" in the claw.  Stamped Sterling with a pattern number of 8254. 

George W: Shiebler (Baltimore 1846 - New York 1920) in 1875 purchased the business of Coles & Reynolds, manufacturers of silver spoons and in 1876 began the activity under his own name employing a work force of five men.
In 1883 he purchased the factory to Brooklyn.
In the beginning Shiebler made only spoons and forks but its line was gradually expanded to a largest line of silverware.
Shiebler was a highly skilled and innovative designer and over the years obtained a number of patents 
In 1892 the firm was incorporated as George W. Shiebler & Co.
Five designers and nine die sinkers created exclusive designs and dies which made George W. Shiebler famous in every silver and jewelry house of the country.
In 1910 Shiebler failed in business, dissolved the firm and worked for Gorham until his death in 1920.

A RATHER RARE LARGE LETTER RACK FOR USE OR DISPLAY

SHIPPING TO THE CONTINENTAL 48 BY USPS PRIORITY MAIL WITH TRACKING/DELIVERY CONFIRMATION IS $18