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Westmoreland Silver Company

In 1940, Westmoreland Silver was created through the joint efforts of Wearever Aluminum Inc. and Wallace Silversmiths. Throughout the 1930's, America suffered through the Great Depression. As America emerged from those difficult times, many people began to long for the luxury items that were popular during the pre-Depression era. Wanting to capitalize on this demand, Wallace Silversmiths created a partnership with Wearever Aluminum Inc.

Throughout the 40s, 50s and 60s, only 5 patterns were marketed under the Westmoreland name. Each of Westmoreland's designs, Enchanting Orchid, George and Martha Washington, John and Priscilla, Lady Hilton, and Milburn Rose, combine the stately elegance of Victorian and Edwardian silver craft with the form and functionality of contemporary silverware. All of Westmoreland's patterns have remained very popular. Today, Wallace Silversmiths continues to produce and market each of Westmoreland's patterns using the Westmoreland name.

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Sterling silver flatware was developed in the 1400s in England and formal dining had evolved into a high art by the 17th century. Royalty used full sets of flatware in the 1600s, and European aristocrats quickly followed suit. More silverware was manufactured in Britain during the Victorian period than ever before or after. It was during the 19th century that the middle classes first reveled in their new-found wealth and the British Empire was at its height. Hosts and hostesses entertained with elaborate sets of fine sterling, effectively albeit discretely making a statement regarding their wealth and social position. American manufacturers were quick to recognize a positive trend and flatware manufacturing soared in the mid-1800s when vast silver reserves were discovered in Nevada mines. From the mine to the table, it takes more than 30 steps to turn pure silver into a sterling silver dining utensil.

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