Roden Brothers facts for kids
Roden Brothers was a Canadian company that made beautiful silver items for tables. It started on June 1, 1891, in Toronto, Canada. Two brothers, Thomas and Frank Roden, founded the company. Later, in the 1910s, it became known as Roden Bros. Ltd. Another company, Henry Birks and Sons, took over Roden Bros. Ltd. in 1953.
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What Roden Brothers Made
Roden Bros. Ltd. used silver from British Columbia to create many items. They made "holloware," which are things like bowls, teapots, and pitchers. They also made "flatware," which includes forks, spoons, and knives. These items often looked like traditional English designs.
Popular Designs
The company had several popular designs for their flatware. Some of these patterns were called Stratford, Queens, and Louis XV. They also made items from cut crystal and special medals.
The Company's Mark
Every piece of silver made by Roden Bros. Ltd. had a special mark. This mark showed it was real silver. It included the word Sterling, the number 925, the letter R, and a small lion symbol. This mark helped people know they were buying a quality item.
Special Creations
Roden Bros. Ltd. made some very unique and important items.
Gifts for Royalty
In 1939, they created a special gold rose bowl. This bowl was a gift for King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. It had the royal travel route across Canada engraved on it. In 1947, they also made a tea set for Princess Elizabeth's wedding.
Famous Sports Trophies
Roden Bros. Ltd. also helped create parts of some very famous Canadian sports trophies. They were involved in making the Stanley Cup and the Grey Cup. These are two of the most important trophies in Canadian hockey and football.
Books About Glass
In 1974, Roden Bros. Ltd. published a book called Rich Cut Glass. This book was a new print of an older edition from 1917. It showed many beautiful examples of their cut glass designs.
