{"title":"11.26 Flatware","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"durgin-wentworth-flatware-service-167-pieces","title":"Durgin Wentworth Flatware Service, 167 Pieces","description":"\u003cem\u003eWentworth\u003c\/em\u003e Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12\u003cbr\u003e William B. Durgin Silver Company\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1911 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Crafted by the celebrated William B. Durgin Silver Company, this 167-piece \u003cem\u003eWentworth\u003c\/em\u003e sterling silver flatware service bears an intricate floral pattern of florettes, acanthus leaves and scrolls framing monogrammed cartouches. Retailed by Grogan Company of Pittsburgh, the service provides settings for 12. Complete with its original fitted, suede-lined case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Marked \"STERLING\" with the script \"D\" mark for Durgin and retailer's mark \"GROGAN COMPANY\"\u003cbr\u003e The case is engraved \"Ruth Walker\" and \"June 17, 1911\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Case: 6\" high x 23 1\/8\" wide x 18 7\/16\" deep \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This service comprises:\u003cbr\u003e 12 dinner knives\u003cbr\u003e 12 lunch knives\u003cbr\u003e 12 butter spreaders\u003cbr\u003e 12 dinner forks\u003cbr\u003e 12 lunch forks\u003cbr\u003e 12 fish forks\u003cbr\u003e 12 salad forks\u003cbr\u003e 12 cocktail forks\u003cbr\u003e 12 tablespoons\u003cbr\u003e 12 demitasse spoons\u003cbr\u003e 12 bouillon spoons\u003cbr\u003e 12 grapefruit spoons\u003cbr\u003e 12 teaspoons\u003cbr\u003e 6 serving spoons\u003cbr\u003e 1 five-piece carving set","brand":"M.S. 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His talent is evident in the \u003cem\u003eMarquise\u003c\/em\u003e pattern, which exhibits a simple and delicate beaded border. The pattern was designed in 1902 and has long been discontinued, making pieces extremely difficult to acquire. Farnham was responsible for Tiffany’s most elaborate works during his tenure and was called upon to create such important commissions as the Admiral Dewey presentation sword and the famed Adams Gold Vase housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The service comes housed in its custom-fitted Tiffany \u0026amp; Co. case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Case: 17 3\/4\" wide x 12 1\/2\" deep x 9 1\/4\" high \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This set is comprised of:\u003cbr\u003e 12 entrée knives\u003cbr\u003e 12 luncheon knives \u003cbr\u003e 12 entrée forks\u003cbr\u003e 12 entrée fish forks\u003cbr\u003e 12 oyster forks\u003cbr\u003e 12 demitasse spoons\u003cbr\u003e 12 table spoons\u003cbr\u003e 12 luncheon forks\u003cbr\u003e 12 gumbo spoons\u003cbr\u003e 12 flat handle butter knives\u003cbr\u003e 2 serving forks\u003cbr\u003e 6 serving spoons\u003cbr\u003e 5 piece carving set (1 steel, 2 carving forks, 2 carving knives)\u003cbr\u003e 1 pie server\u003cbr\u003e 1 sugar tong\u003cbr\u003e 1 gravy ladle\u003cbr\u003e 1 sugar spoon\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"M.S. 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From the multitudinous teaspoons to the servers and dinner knives, the flatware’s intricate Victorian design incorporates both Rococo and neoclassical elements, emulating the timeless luxury of Louis XIV of France's Palace of Versailles. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The Gorham Manufacturing Company, founded in Providence, Rhode Island in 1831, would become one of America's largest producers of sterling silver and silverplate, as well as a foundry for bronze sculpture. Among the most recognized and coveted patterns in the world, the \u003cem\u003eVersailles\u003c\/em\u003e pattern was created and patented in 1888 by Gorham’s chief designer Antoine Heller, who was highly influenced by neoclassical artist Jean-Léon Gérôme. Hired by Gorham in 1881, he set about sculpting some of the most beautiful and intricate flatware patterns ever created. Heller’s artistry and craftsmanship allow each piece to be celebrated as a small work of art. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The flatware service is housed in its fitted chest. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The flatware service includes:\u003cbr\u003e 36 entrée forks\u003cbr\u003e 36 luncheon forks\u003cbr\u003e 36 fish forks\u003cbr\u003e 36 salad forks\u003cbr\u003e 36 oyster forks\u003cbr\u003e 36 strawberry forks\u003cbr\u003e 36 ice cream forks\u003cbr\u003e 36 tablespoons\u003cbr\u003e 36 bouillon spoons\u003cbr\u003e 36 demitasse spoons\u003cbr\u003e 36 orange spoons\u003cbr\u003e 36 dessert spoons\u003cbr\u003e 54 gumbo spoons\u003cbr\u003e 72 teaspoons\u003cbr\u003e 36 entrée knives\u003cbr\u003e 36 luncheon knives\u003cbr\u003e 36 fish knives\u003cbr\u003e 18 dessert knives\u003cbr\u003e 36 butter spreaders\u003cbr\u003e 44 assorted servers, including:\u003cbr\u003e Asparagus server\u003cbr\u003e Fish server\u003cbr\u003e Fish fork\u003cbr\u003e Cold meat fork\u003cbr\u003e Cheese fork\u003cbr\u003e Honing steel\u003cbr\u003e Large carving set\u003cbr\u003e Carving set\u003cbr\u003e Pickle fork\u003cbr\u003e Master butter\u003cbr\u003e Butter pick\u003cbr\u003e Sardine fork\u003cbr\u003e Ice cream slice\u003cbr\u003e Cake saw\u003cbr\u003e Salad serving set\u003cbr\u003e Pie server\u003cbr\u003e Olive spoon\u003cbr\u003e 3 Master salt spoons\u003cbr\u003e Sugar tongs\u003cbr\u003e Cheese scoop\u003cbr\u003e Mustard spoon \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Chest on base: 42 1\/4\" high x 36 1\/2\" wide x 25 1\/2\" deep\u003cbr\u003e Off base: 19 5\/8\" high","brand":"M.S. 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Introduced in 1909 and named for St. Dunstan, the patron saint of gold and silversmiths, the pattern is celebrated for its understated sophistication and homage to the art of metalwork. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The service’s design exhibits quiet grandeur through its symmetrical fluting and gently contoured terminals. Each piece incorporates delicate oak leaf motifs, a subtle nod to the organic forms that defined early 20th-century aesthetics. The service includes twelve place settings, all housed within its original mahogany case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Conceived under the artistic direction of Charles T. Grosjean and John C. Moore II, the \u003cem\u003eSt. Dunstan\u003c\/em\u003e pattern reflects Tiffany’s shift from the elaborate ornamentation of the Victorian era toward the clarity and poise of the Edwardian and early Art Deco periods. The firm’s silver workshops, renowned for their technical precision and aesthetic restraint, defined the American standard of luxury silver during the early 20th century.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Case: 5 1\/8“ high x 16” wide x 12 5\/8“ deep \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This flatware service contains:\u003cbr\u003e 12 luncheon forks\u003cbr\u003e 12 entrée forks\u003cbr\u003e 12 fish forks\u003cbr\u003e 12 oyster forks\u003cbr\u003e 12 table spoons\u003cbr\u003e 12 teaspoons\u003cbr\u003e 12 gumbo spoons\u003cbr\u003e 12 butter spreaders\u003cbr\u003e 12 luncheon knives\u003cbr\u003e 12 entrée knives","brand":"M.S. 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The \u003cem\u003eAlbany\u003c\/em\u003e pattern, celebrated for its elegance and attention to detail, makes this service a remarkable example of tableware produced for the wealthiest clientele. Complete with its original wooden box with the Garrard \u0026amp; Co. label for the Crown Jewelers. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The Albany pattern features a tapering fan-shaped handle terminal, fluted decoration and a ball motif at the end. The interplay of curves and angles highlights the technical skill required to create a harmonious and visually engaging design across such an extensive service. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Francis Higgins \u0026amp; Son were esteemed Victorian silversmiths, renowned for their inventive designs and flawless execution. Their silver flatware was prized by royalty and leading retailers alike, cementing their reputation as masters of functional artistry and enduring elegance. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The complete service includes:\u003cbr\u003e 36 table knives\u003cbr\u003e 36 table forks\u003cbr\u003e 18 tablespoons\u003cbr\u003e 12 fish knives\u003cbr\u003e 12 fish forks\u003cbr\u003e 12 dessert knives\u003cbr\u003e 12 dessert forks\u003cbr\u003e 12 dessert spoons\u003cbr\u003e 12 cheese knives\u003cbr\u003e 12 dessert knives\u003cbr\u003e 12 mocha coffee spoons\u003cbr\u003e 12 teaspoons\u003cbr\u003e 6 egg spoons\u003cbr\u003e 6 salt spoons\u003cbr\u003e 4-piece carving set\u003cbr\u003e 4 sauce ladles\u003cbr\u003e 1 pair of butter knives\u003cbr\u003e 1 pair sugar tongs\u003cbr\u003e 2 sugar nips\u003cbr\u003e 1 pair of fish servers\u003cbr\u003e 1 pair basting spoons\u003cbr\u003e 1 pair salad servers\u003cbr\u003e 1 crumb scoop\u003cbr\u003e 1 pair of asparagus servers\u003cbr\u003e 1 soup ladle","brand":"M.S. 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Each element reflects the elevated craftsmanship and elegance associated with elite Russian silver production of the late 19th century. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The surface of each piece is richly adorned in a traditional Pan-Slavic foliate and scrolling design rendered in vivid champlevé enamel. Shades of deep blue, green and turquoise create a striking contrast against the polished silver ground. The terminals are crowned with a finely detailed coat of arms beneath a princely crown, accompanied by a banner inscribed “Sempre Alta Lafronte,” reinforcing the service’s aristocratic associations. The set is complete with its original presentation case, lined in velvet and silk. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Produced in Moscow circa 1886, this service reflects the height of Russian decorative silverwork during the Imperial period. Marked with the Cyrillic maker’s initials “UG” and the 88 zolotnik standard, it denotes a high-grade silver purity of .9166 fine. 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