description
This rare 167-piece Wentworth sterling silver flatware service was crafted by the celebrated William B. Durgin Silver Company. Each piece bears an intricate, hand-chased pattern featuring florettes, acanthus leaves, scrolls, and an open cartouche surrounding a monogram. Originally retailed by Grogan Company, the leading retail jeweler in Pittsburgh at the turn of the century, this set of 12 is truly exceptional.
The set comes complete in its original fitted, suede-lined case.
American, circa 1902
Marked "STERLING" with script "D" mark for Durgin and retailer's mark "Grogan Company"
Case: 6" high x 23 1/8" wide x 18 7/16" deep
This service comprises:
12 dinner knives12 lunch knives12 butter spreaders12 dinner forks12 lunch forks12 fish forks12 salad forks12 cocktail forks12 tablespoons12 demitasse spoons12 boullion spoons12 grapefruit spoons12 teaspoons6 serving spoons5-piece carving set
specifications
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Period: | 20th Century |
Origin: | America |
Type: | Flatware |
Depth: | 18.4375 Inches |
Width: | 23.125 Inches |
Height: | 6.0 Inches |
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