Set of 12 Gorham Versailles Sterling Silver/Gold Wash Bowl Spoons 'Monogrammed'
By Gorham
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 12 antique sterling silver with gold wash bowl grapefruit spoons by Gorham in the Versailles pattern. 6 spoons monogram appears to be AL, 6 spoons monogram appears to be ALB ...
Sterling Silver
Versailles by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 70 pcs Dinner
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
It is a multi-motif pattern from 1888 and each piece of this pattern is decorated with a finely detailed figural theme from the Versailles Palace. Gorgeous dinner size multi-motif ...
Sterling Silver
Gorham Versailles Sterling Silver Pap Spoon
By Gorham
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver pap spoon by Gorham in the Versailles pattern. No monogram Gorham's Versailles is a multi motif pattern designed by Antoine Heller in 1885. Named for the Palace of ...
Sterling Silver
Gorham Versailles Sterling Silver Tablespoon Serving Spoon
By Gorham
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver tablespoon/serving spoon by Gorham in the Versailles pattern. No monogram. Gorham's Versailles is a multi motif pattern designed by Antoine Heller in 1885. Named fo...
Sterling Silver
Set of 6 Gorham Versailles Sterling Silver Teaspoons
By Gorham
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 6 sterling silver teaspoons by Gorham in the Versailles pattern. No monogram Gorham's Versailles is a multi motif pattern designed by Antoine Heller in 1885. Named for the P...
Sterling Silver
Gorham Versailles Sterling Silver Cold Meat Serving Fork
By Gorham
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver cold meat serving fork by Gorham in the Versailles pattern. No monogram. Gorham's Versailles is a multi motif pattern designed by Antoine Heller in 1885. Named for ...
Sterling Silver
Gorham Versailles Sterling Silver Luncheon Fork with Monogram
By Gorham
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique sterling silver luncheon fork by Gorham in the Versailles pattern. Monogram on the top back of each handle appears to be HJG Gorham's Versailles is a multi motif pattern de...
Sterling Silver
Set of 12 Gorham Versailles Sterling Silver Salad Forks
By Gorham
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 12 sterling silver salad forks by Gorham in the Versailles pattern. No monogram Gorham's Versailles is a multi motif pattern designed by Antone Heller in 1885. Named for the...
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Antique Gorham Versailles Sterling Silver Master Butter Spreader #19931
By Gorham
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique sterling silver master butter spreader in the Versailles pattern by Gorham. No monogram Gorham's Versailles is a multi motif pattern designed by Antoine Heller in 1885. Nam...
Sterling Silver
Gorham Versailles Sterling Silver Sardine Serving Fork with Monogram
By Gorham
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver sardine serving fork by Gorham in the Versailles pattern, with monogram. Monogram appears to be AML Gorham's Versailles is a multi motif pattern designed by Antone ...
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Gorham Versailles Sterling Silver Handle Stainless Blade Modern Butter Spreader
By Gorham
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver handle with stainless blade modern butter spreader by Gorham in the Versailles pattern. No monogram Gorham's Versailles is a multi motif pattern designed by Antoine...
Sterling Silver
Set of 9 Gorham Versailles Sterling Silver Cream Soup Spoons
By Gorham
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 9 sterling silver cream soup spoons by Gorham in the Versailles pattern. No monogram Gorham's Versailles is a multi motif pattern designed by Antone Heller in 1885. Named fo...
Sterling Silver
Gorham Versailles Sterling Silver Serving Tablespoon 8 3/8" #15660
By Gorham
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver tablespoon/serving spoon by Gorham in the Versailles pattern. No monogram. Gorham's Versailles is a multi motif pattern designed by Antoine Heller in 1885. Named fo...
Sterling Silver
Gorham Versailles Sterling Silver Gold Wash Bowl Cream Ladle #15593
By Gorham
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver with gold wash bowl cream ladle by Gorham in the Versailles pattern. No monogram Gorham's Versailles is a multi motif pattern designed by Antoine Heller in 1885. Na...
Sterling Silver
Set of 2 Gorham Versailles Sterling Silver Luncheon Forks with Engraving
By Gorham
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 2 antique sterling silver luncheon forks by Gorham in the Versailles pattern. Engraving on the top back of each handle. One fork is engraved, "AC July 20 1910" and the other ...
Sterling Silver
Set of 2 Gorham Versailles Sterling Silver Forks w/Mono #18252
By Gorham
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 2 sterling silver forks in the Versailles pattern by Gorham. Monogram appears to be JPB (see photo). Gorham's Versailles is a multi motif pattern designed by Antoine Heller ...
Sterling Silver
Gorham Versailles Sterling Silver Gold Wash Bowl Pap Spoon with Mono
By Gorham
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver gold wash spoon pap spoon by Gorham in the Versailles pattern with a monogram. Monogram appears to be BV on the back of the handle. Gorham's Versailles is a multi m...
Gold, Sterling Silver
Gorham Versailles Sterling Silver Round Bowl Gumbo Spoon 6 5/8" #17139
By Gorham
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver round bowl gumbo spoon in the Versailles pattern by Gorham. No monogram Gorham's Versailles is a multi motif pattern designed by Antoine Heller in 1885. Named for t...
Sterling Silver
Set of 2 Gorham Versailles Sterling Silver Round Bowl Soup Bouillon Spoons
By Gorham
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 2 sterling silver round bowl soup bouillon spoons by Gorham in the Versailles pattern. No monogram. Gorham's Versailles is a multi motif pattern designed by Antoine Heller i...
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3 Gorham Versailles Sterling Silver Flat Handle Butter Spreaders w/Mono #17135
By Gorham
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 3 sterling silver large flat handle butter spreaders in the Versailles pattern by Gorham. Monogram appears to be MSJ (see photo). Gorham's Versailles is a multi motif patter...
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W 0.75 in L 5.75 in
2 Gorham Versailles Sterling Silver Flat Handle Butter Spreaders w/Mono #17136
By Gorham
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 2 sterling silver large flat handle butter spreaders in the Versailles pattern by Gorham. Monogram appears to be Y (see photo). Gorham's Versailles is a multi motif pattern ...
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W 1.5 in L 7.5 in
Set of 2 Gorham Versailles Sterling Silver Large Dessert Soup Spoon 7.5" #17029
By Gorham
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 2 sterling silver large dessert/soup spoons in the Versailles pattern by Gorham. No monogram. Gorham's Versailles is a multi motif pattern designed by Antoine Heller in 1885...
Sterling Silver
Set of 12 Gorham Versailles Sterling Silver Salad Forks 6 3/8" #15710
By Gorham
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 12 sterling silver salad forks by Gorham in the Versailles pattern. No monogram. Gorham's Versailles is a multi motif pattern designed by Antoine Heller in 1885. Named for t...
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W 1.75 in L 8.5 in
Gorham Versailles Sterling Silver Serving Pierced Tablespoon w/Mono 8 1/2" 17028
By Gorham
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver pierced serving tablespoon in the Versailles pattern by Gorham. Monogram appears to be WBB (see photo). Gorham's Versailles is a multi motif pattern designed by Ant...
Sterling Silver
Gorham Versailles Sterling Silver Small Cold Meat Serving Fork w/Mono 7" #17027
By Gorham
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver small cold meat serving fork in the Versailles pattern by Gorham. Monogram appears to be MSJ (see photo). Gorham's Versailles is a multi motif pattern designed by A...
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Set of 6 Gorham Versailles Sterling Silver Pastry Forks 6" w/Mono #17144
By Gorham
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 6 sterling silver pastry forks in the Versailles pattern by Gorham. Monogram appears to be MSJ (see photo). Gorham's Versailles is a multi motif pattern designed by Antoine ...
Sterling Silver
Set of 4 Gorham Versailles Sterling Round Bowl Soup Bouillon Spoons W/ Monogram
By Gorham
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 4 sterling silver round bowl soup bouillon spoons by Gorham in the Versailles pattern with a monogram. Monogram appears to be AML, on the back of the handle. Gorham's Versai...
Sterling Silver
Set of 5 Gorham Versailles Sterling Silver Small Ice Cream Spoons with Mono
By Gorham
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 5 sterling silver small ice cream spoons by Gorham in the Versailles pattern with monogram. Monogram appears to be AEL on the back of the handle Gorham's Versailles is a mul...
Sterling Silver
Set of 6 Gorham Versailles Sterling Round Bowl Soup Bouillon Spoons W/ Monogram
By Gorham
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 6 sterling silver round bowl soup bouillon spoons by Gorham in the Versailles pattern with a monogram. Monogram appears to be ALB, on the back of the handle. Gorham's Versai...
Sterling Silver
Set of 5 Gorham Versailles Sterling Silver Forks 6 3/4" w/Mono #17145
By Gorham
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 5 sterling silver forks in the Versailles pattern by Gorham. Monogram appears to be MSJ (see photo). Gorham's Versailles is a multi motif pattern designed by Antoine Heller ...
Sterling Silver
While early utensils were often shaped from clay, wood or bone, silversmiths later crafted flatware from precious metal. In the 19th century, mass production of electroplated flatware made silver utensils accessible to the middle class. Now, antique and vintage silver, flatware and silver-plate objects for dining and the home are heritage pieces reflecting this history of design.
Silver spoons were so prized in 15th-century England that people would travel with the valuable utensils. Forks in the 17th century were frequently made with steel and likewise only available to the upper class. Silver flatware continued to be produced in small workshops in the 18th century and was a luxury reserved for the elite. When George I came to the throne in 1714, the silver dining service — including plates, dishes, soup tureens, chargers and sauceboats — became all-important.
Innovative manufacturing techniques such as the electroplating process in the 19th century would transform silversmithing with industrialization. Sheffield plate was used from 1750 to 1880 and involved a fusion method to fabricate everything from knife handles to serveware. French industrial chemist Henri de Ruolz discovered a gilding and silver-plating process for metals in 1841, with the silver-like results so celebrated that Napoleon III ordered a 3,000-piece flatware set. The expansion of table service in the Victorian era also led to an increasing number of flatware and serving pieces in a canteen, or cutlery chest, all with specific uses, from toast forks to butter picks.
While affordable metal flatware is widely available today, historic brands including Gorham Manufacturing Company — whose legendary contribution to the history of silver making started in 1831 — and Christofle continue the tradition of silver and silver-plate flatware.
Browse 1stDibs for both antique and contemporary silver, flatware and silver-plate objects in a range of elegant designs to enhance your dining table.