An extensive William B. Durgin sterling silver Dauphin part flatware service for eighteen
An extensive William B. Durgin sterling silver Dauphin part flatware service for eighteen
early 20th century
Comprising 17 dinner forks, 6 dinner knives, 18 luncheon forks, 12 luncheon knives, 18 fish forks, 18 salad forks, 9 butter spreaders, 18 gumbo spoons, 18 bouillon spoons, 18 breakfast knives, 16 cocktail forks, 17 citrus spoons, 13 teaspoons, 13 demitasse spoons, 3 table spoons, and 4 serving pieces, monogrammed RH. (218)
longest length 9 3/4in (25cm); total weighable silver approximately 240oz troy
Provenance:
Property from the Collection of Constance and James Pollak, Santa Barbara, CA.
Footnote:
This collection was formed over a lifetime of connoisseurship, engagement and travel, and comprises fine art, furniture, silver, porcelain and books. James is the son of James and Mabel Pollak, notable collectors during one of the defining moments in Los Angeles s cultural maturation. Mabel was an active member of the UCLA Art Council, the private support group founded in 1953 by Frederick S. Wight to underwrite the university s exhibition program, which featured landmark presentations of Modigliani, Picasso, Matisse, Arthur Dove, Hans Hofmann, and Stuart Davis, and helped establish the museum s reputation through the 1960s and early 1970s.
James and Constance followed in James s parents footsteps, developing a richly personal collection guided by discerning eyes and cultivated relationships with emerging artists.
Condition
Total weighable silver approximately 240oz troy.Dinner fork 7 5/8inDinner knife 9 3/4inLuncheon fork 6 7/8inLuncheon knife 9 1/4inFish fork 7 3/8inButter spreader 5 1/4inGumbo spoon 6 7/8inBouillon spoons 5 1/2inBreakfast knife 8 1/2inCitrus spoons 5 5/8inTeaspoons 5 7/8inDemitasse spoon 4 1/8inTable spoon 8 1/4inGeneral marks, scratches, rubbing, abrasions, wear and tarnishing commensurate with age and use. Losses to gilding on bowls. Steel bladed articles not included in weight listed.
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An extensive William B. Durgin sterling silver Dauphin part flatware service for eighteen
early 20th century
Comprising 17 dinner forks, 6 dinner knives, 18 luncheon forks, 12 luncheon knives, 18 fish forks, 18 salad forks, 9 butter spreaders, 18 gumbo spoons, 18 bouillon spoons, 18 breakfast knives, 16 cocktail forks, 17 citrus spoons, 13 teaspoons, 13 demitasse spoons, 3 table spoons, and 4 serving pieces, monogrammed RH. (218)
longest length 9 3/4in (25cm); total weighable silver approximately 240oz troy
Provenance:
Property from the Collection of Constance and James Pollak, Santa Barbara, CA.
Footnote:
This collection was formed over a lifetime of connoisseurship, engagement and travel, and comprises fine art, furniture, silver, porcelain and books. James is the son of James and Mabel Pollak, notable collectors during one of the defining moments in Los Angeles s cultural maturation. Mabel was an active member of the UCLA Art Council, the private support group founded in 1953 by Frederick S. Wight to underwrite the university s exhibition program, which featured landmark presentations of Modigliani, Picasso, Matisse, Arthur Dove, Hans Hofmann, and Stuart Davis, and helped establish the museum s reputation through the 1960s and early 1970s.
James and Constance followed in James s parents footsteps, developing a richly personal collection guided by discerning eyes and cultivated relationships with emerging artists.
Condition
Total weighable silver approximately 240oz troy.Dinner fork 7 5/8inDinner knife 9 3/4inLuncheon fork 6 7/8inLuncheon knife 9 1/4inFish fork 7 3/8inButter spreader 5 1/4inGumbo spoon 6 7/8inBouillon spoons 5 1/2inBreakfast knife 8 1/2inCitrus spoons 5 5/8inTeaspoons 5 7/8inDemitasse spoon 4 1/8inTable spoon 8 1/4inGeneral marks, scratches, rubbing, abrasions, wear and tarnishing commensurate with age and use. Losses to gilding on bowls. Steel bladed articles not included in weight listed.
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