Whiting "Armor" Sterling Silver Flatware

Three Pieces of Whiting "Armor" Sterling Silver Flatware

the pattern introduced in 1871, Providence, Rhode Island, including:
a luncheon fork, retailed by Reuben S. Patterson, Port Huron, Michigan, engraved "M.E. Sch.r", l. 7-1/2";
a pastry fork, retailed by Ahaz Paxson, Buffalo, New York, l. 6"; and
a place spoon, l. 6".
3.37 total t. oz.
Condition Report: **In generally good used condition, with the expected signs of age, including slight rounding of the tines. The spoon has a slight depression on the face of the finial indicating a removed monogram. The forks marked with the Whiting trademark, "Sterling" and the retailer's stamp; the pastry fork marked "Pat. Appl. For", the luncheon fork marked "Pat. 1871". The spoon marked "925" only.