Shiebler letter opener with "shalom" engraved in Hebrew
Shiebler Pin with the word "Roma" EngravedGeorge Shiebler's engravers used Roman and Greek related words on their Etruscan pattern flatware, hollowware and jewelry and many people are curious as to the purpose and meaning of the words.
After acquiring quite a few pieces and checking around I think I can safely say that the words are meant to look as if they were dug up with the old Roman and Greek pots and pans in an excavation.
The letters of the alphabet appear Greek or Roman in style but the words are meaningless.
I found a letter opener and paper knife with the Hebrew word Shalom inscribed. That was a first for me.
The medallions in the Shiebler Etruscan pattern have many varieties but the Roman centurion is quite clearly just that. The Greek medallions look like the ancient Greek busts.
Conclusion: After looking up the meaning of the word Etruscan, I learned that the Etruscan period refers to a culture that developed in Italy in about 800BC. This was followed by a period of Greek influence in Southern Italy dominated by Greek traders.
