Richard Dimes: Sterling Silverware Company - A Brief History

The Richard Dimes Co. was founded in the first quarter of the 20th century (sources differ on the exact year) in South Boston, Massachusetts. In 1955, the firm was sold to King Silver Co., which in turn was taken over by Rogers, Lunt & Bowlen (later Lunt Silversmiths). Dimes' tools and dies were purchased by Manchester Silver Co in the mid-1950's. Some pattern names: Debutante.

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