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)
Vintage Lunt Baroque Style Silver Plated Ornate Twin Handle Serving Platter Tray
By Lunt Silver
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Lunt Baroque Style Silver Plated Ornate Twin Handle Serving Platter Tray. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 1.5" H x 27.5" W x 18.5" D.
Silver Plate
$195
H 2.5 in W 29.75 in D 18.75 in
Early 20th Century English Silver Plate Serving Tray with Ornate Handles
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautifully detailed early 20th century English silver-plated serving tray featuring elaborate repoussé work and richly cast edges. Rectangular in form, the tray is adorned with fi...
Silver
$1,150
H 1.75 in W 19.75 in D 12.5 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Silver-Plated Serving Tray with Handles
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1880, this refined antique silver-plated serving tray showcases the elegant symmetry and ornamental vocabulary of the Louis XVI style. The rectangular board i...
Silver Plate
$1,195
H 3.25 in W 22 in D 15.13 in
Antique Barker-Ellis Silver Plated Gallery Serving Tray with Ornate Engraving
By Barker Ellis Silver Co.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique silver plated serving tray was made by the well known Barker-Ellis Silver Co. of England in approximately 1920 in a Vi...
Silver Plate
$995
H 2 in W 25.25 in D 15.5 in
Small Antique Styled English Silver Plated Serving Tray with Ornate Engraving
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique styled silver plated serving tray was made by Dobman of England in approximately 1950 in a Victorian style. The tray is rectan...
Copper
$1,800
H 4.5 in W 27 in D 20 in
Large Ornate Oval Footed Victorian Silver Plate Tray with Gallery and Handles
By Gorham, Sheffield
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional silver plate tray, of oval form having a pierced trim gallery, ornate handles and decorative feet. The center surface is finely and intricately decorated, the workmanship...
Silver Plate
Large Antique Styled English Silver Plated Serving Tray
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large antique styled silver plated serving tray is hallmarked by an unknown maker, and presumed to have been made in England in approx...
Copper
$950Sale Price|32% Off
H 15.75 in W 20.75 in D 1.5 in
Antique Mirrored Silver Plated Gallery Serving Tray
Located in Sheffield, MA
A fine Edwardian style gallery silver plated serving tray with mirrored insert backed by wood. The tray is supported by 4 paw feet adding extra style and character. OFFERING FREE SHI...
Silver Plate
$1,250
H 1.5 in W 26 in D 15.75 in
Antique Rideau Large Silver Plate Rectangular Serving Tray with Handles
Located in Toronto, ON
An antique large Rideau silver plate rectangular serving tray with engraving interior and ornate border with handles.
Silver Plate
$1,295
H 2.5 in W 25.5 in D 16 in
Antique Barker-Ellis Ornate Oval Silver Plated Serving Tray with Oak Leaves
By Barker Ellis Silver Co.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique oval footed silver plated serving tray was made by the renowned Barker-Ellis Silver Co. of England in approximately 1920 in a Victorian style. The raised surround of the...
Silver Plate
$140Sale Price|40% Off
H 1.25 in W 20.5 in D 15.25 in
1934 Reed & Barton Silver Plate Oval Serving Vanity Platter Tray 21"
By Reed & Barton
Located in Dayton, OH
1934 Reed & Barton number 10002-20 oval silver plate serving platter; edge engraved with the initials CMC.
Metal
Vintage Hotel Silver Serving Platter
Located in Houston, TX
Found in France, this vintage hotel silver serving platter with beautifully detailed edge, has a great aged patina. It would be wonderful in a cab...
Silver Plate
Midcentury Teak Serving Tray or Platter
Located in San Diego, CA
Midcentury teak serving tray or platter from Denmark, circa 1960s. The platter is 12" in diameter and .5" high. The piece is in very good...
Teak
American Sterling Silver Square Georgian-Style Tray
By Lunt Silver
Located in New York, NY
Georgian-style sterling silver tray. Made by Lunt in Greenfield, Mass. Four curved sides and curvilinear concave corners. Molded rim. A nice traditional serving piece. Fully marked a...
Sterling Silver
Sterling Plate
By Lunt Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A sterling dish in the early Dublin by Lunt Silversmiths. Irish sterling silver is known for its austere and simple designs. This piece has no etchings or decoration, just a scallope...
Sterling Silver
Lunt Cake Plate
By Lunt Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The perfect size for a pie or cake, its flat surface is ideal for serving. Soft etching of flowers, garlands and latticework encircle the rim. In the center, a cartouche awaits your ...
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Hammered Tray
By Lunt Silver, Grogan & Co
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Most interesting; hammered with a scalloped wave-like border but with Classic etching around the edge. One the one hand you have this hammered modern "unfinished" piece and on the ot...
Sterling Silver