New Orleans Silversmiths is a jewelry and silverware retailer that specializes in both contemporary and antique gold jewelry, as well as antique holloware.[1] It was established in 1938 by Karl Dingeldein, a third generation silversmith from Hanau, Germany who had emigrated to the US. The Dingeldein family's long tradition of metal work and silver manufacture, both in Germany and the U.S., is well documented.[2][3] The present owners acquired the business in 1966 and for many years it has been located near the center of the French Quarter, the oldest part of the city.[4] The shop handles new and estate silverware and jewelry.
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Jewelers, Silversmiths |
| Founded | New Orleans, Louisiana 1938 |
| Founder | Karl Dingeldein |
| Headquarters | 600 Chartres St New Orleans, USA 70130 |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Paul J. Leaman, Jr. |
| Website | www |
Background
editNew Orleans Silversmiths is a family-owned business that sells silver products.[5] New Orleans Silversmiths' signature items are cocktail shakers, corkscrews, sterling silver animals and antique jewelry such as Fleur de Lis jewelry.[6] For a brief time, the shop also sold fine silver bars, with a New Orleans Silversmiths hallmark, in 5, 10 and 25 ounce sizes.[7]
New Orleans Silversmiths Inc. is a member of Jewelers of America.[8]
References
edit- ^ "New Orleans Silversmiths web site". Retrieved 23 September 2012.
- ^ "Online Encyclopedia of Silver Marks, Hallmarks & Makers' Marks: Hanau Pseudo Hallmarks". Retrieved 10 August 2014.
- ^ "The First Otto F. Dingeldein Award". Southeast Missourian. January 3, 2014. Retrieved 10 August 2014.
- ^ "New Orleans Silversmith, New Orleans Guide with map". Retrieved 10 August 2014.
- ^ "Find a JA Jeweler | Jewelers of America". www.jewelers.org. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
- ^ "New Orleans' 4 best spots to splurge on antiques". hoodline.com. 2019-12-19. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
- ^ "New Orleans Silversmiths Vintage Silver Bar Examples". Vintage Silver. Vintage Silver.
- ^ "Find a JA Jeweler | Jewelers of America". www.jewelers.org. Retrieved 26 June 2021.