Item Report
Art Deco Farber Bros. Krome-Kraft Electroplated Serving Piece
By: Farber Bros.
Style: Art Deco, Machine Age
Origin: United States
Materials: Electroplated nickel silver (chrome-plated base metal), possibly glass insert (not shown in image)
Age: circa 1930–1955
Condition: Undetermined (maker's mark only, condition of whole piece not shown)
Value: $20–$80 (depending on form and condition; higher for complete pieces or rare Art Deco designs)
Maker's Marks / Writing: KROME-KRAFT FARBER BROS. NEW YORK, N.Y.
Date: 2025-06-13 04:07:28.793898
Description:
This is a close-up image of a maker's mark from the renowned Farber Bros. company, reading 'Krome-Kraft Farber Bros. New York, N.Y.' Krome-Kraft was a trademark used by Farber Brothers in the early to mid-20th century for a line of electroplated nickel silver hollowware, barware, and serving pieces. The company was noted for its Art Deco and Modernist designs, often combining chrome-plated metal bodies with colored glass inserts. The piece is most likely part of a serving set such as a cocktail shaker, candy dish, or pitcher, dating from circa 1930s–1950s.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
A genuine and collectible Farber Brothers Krome-Kraft marked piece, sought after by collectors of American Art Deco tableware. The mark is clear and matches known authentic examples. The value will strongly depend on the specific item, condition, and whether all accompanying parts (like glass liners) are present.
Individual Images:
- This image is a sharply focused close-up of the maker’s stamp on a metal surface
- confirming authenticity and providing strong evidence for identification. The wear and depth of the stamp indicate age
- but the specific form and any decorative elements are not visible in this image.
Provenance:
N/A
Condition:
Undetermined (maker's mark only, condition of whole piece not shown)
Identification Score: 98%
The stamp is clear and matches documented Farber Bros. Krome-Kraft marks from the era. High confidence in the identification of the maker and general product category (Art Deco electroplated hollowware).
Authenticity Score: 95%
The crisp and well-stamped mark, along with the wear pattern, is consistent with authentic Farber Bros. pieces from the mid-20th century. There are few if any, modern reproductions of this mark.
Image Memory Note
Maker's mark of Farber Bros. Krome-Kraft—look for Art Deco chrome tableware or barware, value depends on the specific item and its condition.
Keywords
Farber Bros., Krome-Kraft, Art Deco, Machine Age, American silverplate, tableware, barware, United States
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