The History of the Hotel Pennsylvania Silver Trademark

Hotel silver has become a hot commodity in the antiques market, and for decades Reed & Barton created silver for the Hotel Pennsylvania, previously named the Hotel Statler. Some collect it for its monetary value, and others for the sentimental value, hearkening back to days of elegance and refinement in traveling.

Trademark

The Hotel Pennsylvania silver mark is a draped crest encasing the letters "HP," stamped into the end of silver plate utensils and silver soldered dining ware.

Reed & Barton

Reed & Barton Corporation dates back to 1824, and was founded in Taunton, Massachusetts. They crafted silver for railways and hoteliers throughout the 1940s. They are one of the oldest silversmiths in the country, still in business today.

Hotel Pennsylvania & Hotel Statler

The Statler logo was a monogrammed "S" stamped into the pieces. These were produced as early as the 1920s, and continued on through the 1940s. In 1992, Hotel Statler was renamed Hotel Pennsylvania.

References

• Reed & Barton: About Us
• Country Living: Collecting Hotel Silver