A sterling silver flatware set for twelve, Whiting Mfg.
A sterling silver flatware set for twelve. Whiting Mfg. Co., North Attleboro, MA, early 20th century. Comprising ten shrimp forks, twelve seafood forks, twenty-four teaspoons, twelve gilt-washed melon spoons, twelve butter spread knives, twelve demitasse spoons, twelve bouillon spoons, twelve salad forks, twelve meat forks, twelve tablespoons, twelve gilt-washed sorbet spoons, twelve soup spoons, twelve luncheon forks, twelve dinner forks, six serving spoons, twelve slice knives, twelve luncheon knives, twelve dinner knives, three serving forks, a cake knife, two serving spoons, and a small perforated and pronged server; the handle ends engraved with monogram "PEW"; all marked; together with six sterling silver ice cream spoons, marked Gorham, and eleven sterling silver demitasse spoons, marked Alvin, all marked. (approximately 244 pieces).
L: 11 3/4 in. (longest), Total weight: 247.115 oz. t. (sterling silver only)
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A sterling silver flatware set for twelve. Whiting Mfg. Co., North Attleboro, MA, early 20th century. Comprising ten shrimp forks, twelve seafood forks, twenty-four teaspoons, twelve gilt-washed melon spoons, twelve butter spread knives, twelve demitasse spoons, twelve bouillon spoons, twelve salad forks, twelve meat forks, twelve tablespoons, twelve gilt-washed sorbet spoons, twelve soup spoons, twelve luncheon forks, twelve dinner forks, six serving spoons, twelve slice knives, twelve luncheon knives, twelve dinner knives, three serving forks, a cake knife, two serving spoons, and a small perforated and pronged server; the handle ends engraved with monogram "PEW"; all marked; together with six sterling silver ice cream spoons, marked Gorham, and eleven sterling silver demitasse spoons, marked Alvin, all marked. (approximately 244 pieces).
L: 11 3/4 in. (longest), Total weight: 247.115 oz. t. (sterling silver only)