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Bitterman Brothers

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Bitterman Brothers

Vincennes circa 1869-1873, Evansville 1874-1896

HISTORIC ARTIFACT – Jewelers of Vincennes circa 1869-1873, the Bittermans moved their business to Evansville sometime in the mid 1870s, and remained in the jewelry business there at least until 1896. Silverware bearing the mark of Bitterman Brothers is extant. An elegant twist-handle large ladle from their shop is pictured in Indiana Silversmiths, Clock Makers and Watchmakers, 1779-1900.

1869-    1896

Vincennes, Indiana
Evansville, Indiana

BITTERMAN BROTHERS SILVER DESCRIPTIONS COMPOSITION: COIN SILVER (5) Teaspoons, 5.625 inches, decorated, engraved: L COMPOSITION: STERLING 925 (4) Teaspoons, Sterling, 5.625 inches, engraved: E (1) Presentation knife, 8.25 inches, Whiting Manufacturing Co. Indian pattern, Sterling, engraved: Thomas Garvin Denby Aug 11, 1877. Son of Col. Charles Harvey Denby (historic artifact).

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