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)
Sterling Silver Bookmark
By Lunt Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver bookmark by Lunt Silversmith from the 1960s. It has a raindrop shape, rounded on one end and pointed on the...
Sterling Silver
Lunt Silversmith Letter Opener Sterling 925 Desk Set
By Lunt Silver
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a letter opener by Lunt Silversmith, 925 stamped. Dimensions: 8 Long x .63 W x .38 Thick Please visit take a look at our listings, we have an amazing curated...
Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
Silverplated Candle Holders by Lunt
By Lunt Silver
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Silverplated candle holder by Lunt, The piece needs to be polished, it shows some wear and wax residue. Measurements: 7 inches high x 3.25 inches square at base x 2.25 inches squ...
Silver Plate
$695 / set
Silverplated Candle Holders by Lunt
By Lunt Silver
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of silverplated candle holders by Lunt, The pieces need to be polished, they show some wear and wax residue. Measurements: 7 inches high x 3.25 inches square at base x 2.25 ...
Silver Plate
$881Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.99 in W 14.57 in D 2.37 in
20th Cebtury Italian Big Sterling Silver Letter Opener
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Large, completely handmade, sterling silver letter opener. Perfect for a prestigious desk. The blade is smooth while the hand is embossed by hand on both sides with scrolls and fl...
Sterling Silver
$17,770
H 9.45 in W 16.54 in D 13.39 in
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Inkstand, baroque revival
Located in VALENZA, IT
Faithful copy of the writing service by the silversmith Pietro Rubini, Milan c.1775 The inkstand is composed of a shaped tray supported by 4 rocailles feet, modeled along the entire profile by finely embossed and chiselled volutes, leaves and shells. Above the tray are two ink holders and two pen holders with spiral workmanship and highly embossed vegetable decorations. A bell in the center of the object rests on a FASTIGIO pierced with flowering vines. By Fiorentini, Argenterie di Milano - Italy for ARVAL ARGENTI VALENZA Italian silverware...
Sterling Silver
Scissor, Letter Opener, Leather Desk Set
Located in Denton, TX
Gold leaf design on bankers green leather holder with nickel plated letter opener and D shaped handle forged scissors.
Steel
Saman Candle Holder by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Saman Candle Holder by Chandler McLellan Dimensions: D 19.05 x W 21.6 x H 45.1 cm. Materials: Metal. A sculptural candle holder. Inspired by grounded whimsey and the hug of a rain tree...
Metal
Two Small Amber and Sterling Silver Handle Letter Openers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
As found in Denmark, this set of two amber handled letter openers are made 925 Sterling silver. These are a perfect addition to any home office as a desk accessory for opening mail o...
Sterling Silver
Edwardian Period Sterling Silver Card Tray, J.E. Caldwell
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian period, sterling silver card tray, J.E. Caldwell and Company, Philadelphia, circa 1915. Fluted design. Vacant cartouche. Measures 6...
Sterling Silver
Brass Letter Opener
Located in New York, NY
A vintage brass letter opener with a Greek-Key like design on handle, circa 20th century. Dimensions: .63" W x 7.5" Long. Other desk accessories available separately, search 1stDibs ref. #s: Italian desk/letter organizer...
Brass
Brass Sword Letter Opener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A brass letter opener in the shape of a sword. perfect for the desk or work station.
Brass
$450
H 11 in W 4.25 in D 1.5 in
Italian Modernist Brass And Leather Desk Set with Letter Opener and Scissors
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage brass-plated scissor and letter opener set contained within a leather holder (ca. 1960, Italy). Brass finish has rubbed off in places from natural aging along with general we...
Brass
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Table Bell
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Elegant table bell in solid 925 sterling silver. The bell is smooth and features some circular lines that make the object balanced and increase the sound of the bell. The wooden h...
Sterling Silver
$275 / set
H 6.75 in W 10.75 in D 1.25 in
Vintage Solingen German Desk Scissors & Letter Opener Set with Red Leather Case
Located in San Diego, CA
A finely crafted vintage desk set from Solingen, Germany, comprising a pair of precision steel scissors and a matching letter opener, housed in its original red leather sleeve. Known...
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Large Tiffany Japonesque Applied Sterling Silver Inkwell with Beetle
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Japonesque sterling silver inkwell. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1882. Drum form with curved shoulder, short neck, and hinged and cork-lined bayonet cover. Leaves and tendri...
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Picture Frame from Spain
By Lunt Silver
Located in New York, NY
A small, elegant sterling silver picture frame, circa mid-20th century, Spain. A beautifully made sterling silver picture frame with a small bead or ball design around edge. Frame ha...
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Hammered Frame
By Lunt Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sterling silver picture frame made by Lunt Silversmiths is new and comes in the original box. The sterling silver has been coated so it won’t tarnish and the back is lacquer wo...
Sterling Silver
Sterling Picture Frame
By Lunt Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A sterling silver picture frame that will stay looking as shiny and beautiful as the day you bought it. How? Because these frames are tarnish free; the...
Sterling Silver
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H 2.5 in Dm 5.88 in
1960s Delightful Triple Arm Silver Plate Candle Holders by Lunt Silversmiths MA
By Lunt Silver
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Candleholders by Lunt Silversmiths Lunt Silversmiths Vintage Silver Plate Candle Holder Pair M-61- Set of 2- Three arm taper Candle Holders. Mid...
Silver Plate
Sterling Picture Frame
By Lunt Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A sterling silver picture frame that will stay looking as shiny and beautiful as the day you bought it. How? Because these frames are tarnish free; they don’t tarnish or discolor and...
Sterling Silver
Sterling Picture Frame
By Lunt Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A sterling silver picture frame that will stay looking as shiny and beautiful as the day you bought it. How? Because these frames are tarnish free; they don’t tarnish or discolor and...
Sterling Silver
Sterling Letter Opener
By Lunt Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The perfect gift for that someone who has almost everything. A nice accessory to any professionals desk. This sterling letter opener has an Art Deco design and is unisex. Either for ...
Sterling Silver
Bookmark with Tassel
By Lunt Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A really neat way to hold your place in a book, this oval shaped bookmark has a tassel that hangs out of the book. It has a modern abstract pattern around the edge and a cartouche in...
Sterling Silver
Jensen-esque Bookmark
By Lunt Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every ask your self what to get the person who seems to have everything? Here’s a great idea: a sterling bookmark. Super modern with a Jensen-esque ...
Sterling Silver
Lunt M-61 Silver Plate Candle Holders
By Lunt Silver
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a pair of candle holder by Lunt Silversmiths. Three lite per candle set. Stamped with makers info on the back. Candle diameter 1/2"