Holmes Edwards TEASPOON Silver Fashion -pre 1956* Backstamp:" HOLMES EDWARDS INLAID" "IS" "DEEPSILVER" Excellent Used Condition-no defects-minimal use and wear 1.1 oz 33 gr 6.25" long *The term "INLAID" was used on backstamps prior to 1956 when it was dropped in favor of "HOLMES EDWARDS DEEPSILVER". Shortly thereafter in 1960 that term was again changed to read, "INTERNATIONAL DEEPSILVER". The qualitative leap in Holmes Edwards production of quality silverwear occurred with the acquisition of the patents and the employment of the inventor, William A.Warner. His technique was to inlay blocks of sterling silver (hence the term "INLAID") at the wear points on the backs of the utensils prior to silver plating them which won the Gold Medal at the Columbian Exposition and subsequently moved Edwards Holmes into a prominent position in the industry. The company was later acquired by International Silver Company (IS). Extra pieces shipped at no extra cost to buyer.