Richard Dimes: Sterling Silverware Company - A Brief History

By Jon R Warren

Friday, September 18, 2026

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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Richard Dimes: Sterling Silverware Company - A Brief History

Jon R Warren

September 18, 2026 - 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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