Homan Silver Plate

Q: I have a silver punch bowl, tray, and 12 silver goblets that were my grandmother’s and probably dates back to 1900. I would love to know the value.

A: Your punch bowl set was made by The Homan Manufacturing Company of Cincinnati, Ohio. Henry Homan and Asa F. Flagg went into partnership in 1847 making pewter items. Some pieces were marked “Flagg & Homan.” Silver plated pieces were made by the 1880s and the company name became the Homan Silver Plate Co. in 1896. The name Homan Manufacturing Company was first used sometime between 1904 and 1915. The company went out of business in 1941. The punch bowl sold last year for $230. Your set of 14 pieces is worth $500-$600.