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Frank M. Whiting Co.

Frank M. Whiting was founded in 1878 in North Attleboro, Massachusetts by Frank M. whiting, son of William Whiting - founder of Whiting Manufacturing. In 1895, the company was converted to a stock company under the name F. M. Whiting & Co., then in 1896 to Frank M Whiting & Co. In 1897 the company was incorporated and in the 1924 was purchased by Elmore Silver Company of Meriden, CT. Products included sterling silver flatware, hollowware, novelties, souvenir spoons, etc. The brand was on the market till 1940.

PRIMARY SOURCE: http://table-lighters.blogspot.com/2009/05/hy-glo-frank-m-whiting-glass-and.html