From 1946 the firm began to produce sterling silver flatware, holloware, and cutlery. Adler was known for producing silverware and holloware in flat, clean shapes. These beautiful patterns were soon followed by sterling and silver-plated holloware. Formerly, tinplate was used for cheap pots, pans and other holloware. Formerly, tinplate was used for cheap pots, pans, and other holloware. Dining car holloware is a type of railroad collectible (railroadiana). Holloware is the traditional gift for jubilee or wedding in Russia. The second type, known as "trifling metal" or "trifle", was used for holloware.