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Lily by Whiting Sterling Silver Bonbonniere Spoon, Fabulous
Lily by Whiting Sterling Silver Bonbonniere Spoon, Fabulous

Lily by Whiting Sterling Silver Bonbonniere Spoon, Fabulous

By Whiting Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

Lily by Whiting. Rare sterling silver Bonbonniere spoon 11 3/4" in the pattern Lily by Whiting. It

Category

Antique Early 1900s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Lily Pattern Whiting Sterling Silver Sauce or Cream Ladle
Antique Lily Pattern Whiting Sterling Silver Sauce or Cream Ladle

Antique Lily Pattern Whiting Sterling Silver Sauce or Cream Ladle

By Whiting Manufacturing Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique sauce or cream ladle. In sterling silver. By Whiting. In the Lily pattern. With

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lily of the Valley by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 120 pc Dinner
Lily of the Valley by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 120 pc Dinner

Lily of the Valley by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 120 pc Dinner

By Whiting Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

Gorgeous Art Nouveau dinner size Lily of the Valley by Whiting c1885 sterling silver flatware set

Category

Antique 19th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lily Sterling Carving Set
Lily Sterling Carving Set

Lily Sterling Carving Set

$725 / set

H 14 in Dm 2 in

Lily Sterling Carving Set

By Whiting Manufacturing Company

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Lily by whiting was designed and manufactured at the height of the Art Nouveau movement. Art

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Period Sterling Silver Baby Food Pusher & Fork by F.M. Whiting
Art Nouveau Period Sterling Silver Baby Food Pusher & Fork by F.M. Whiting

Art Nouveau Period Sterling Silver Baby Food Pusher & Fork by F.M. Whiting

By Frank Whiting

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Art Nouveau period sterling silver baby food pusher & fork by F.M. Whiting. Easter Lily pattern

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lily by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 40 Pieces Dinner
Lily by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 40 Pieces Dinner

Lily by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 40 Pieces Dinner

Located in Big Bend, WI

Beautiful Dinner Size Lily by Whiting sterling silver flatware set - 60 pieces. This set includes

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Serving Fork
Sterling Silver Serving Fork

Sterling Silver Serving Fork

$450

H 9 in W 2.5 in D 1 in

Sterling Silver Serving Fork

By Whiting Manufacturing Company

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Being offered is a sterling silver serving fork in the “Lily” pattern by Whiting Manufacturers

Category

Vintage 1910s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Harlequin Mixed Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 72 Pieces Dinner
Harlequin Mixed Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 72 Pieces Dinner

Harlequin Mixed Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 72 Pieces Dinner

Located in Big Bend, WI

/4", 1 Flat Handle Butter Spreader - 6 3/4" Lily by Frank Whiting: 1 Dinner Knife w/wide handle and

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Lily by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 70 Pcs "K" Monogram Vintage
Lily by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 70 Pcs "K" Monogram Vintage

Lily by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 70 Pcs "K" Monogram Vintage

By Whiting Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

Lily by Whiting sterling silver flatware set, 70 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, blunt

Category

Early 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lily by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Dinner Service 72 Pcs
Lily by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Dinner Service 72 Pcs

Lily by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Dinner Service 72 Pcs

By Whiting Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

Superb dinner size Lily by Whiting sterling silver flatware set, 72 pieces. This set includes: 8

Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lily by Frank Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 88 Pieces Dinner
Lily by Frank Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 88 Pieces Dinner

Lily by Frank Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 88 Pieces Dinner

By Frank Whiting

Located in Big Bend, WI

Rare Dinner Size Lily by Frank M. Whiting c1910 Sterling Silver Flatware set - 88 pieces. This set

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lily by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 34 Pieces Dinner Size
Lily by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 34 Pieces Dinner Size

Lily by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 34 Pieces Dinner Size

By Whiting Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

Lily by Whiting sterling silver dinner size flatware set of 34 pieces. This set includes: eight

Category

Early 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lily of the Valley by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 48 Pcs Dinner
Lily of the Valley by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 48 Pcs Dinner

Lily of the Valley by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 48 Pcs Dinner

By Whiting Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

Lily of the valley by Whiting sterling silver flatware set, 48 pieces. This set includes: six

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lily by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 142 pc P Monogram Dinner
Lily by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 142 pc P Monogram Dinner

Lily by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 142 pc P Monogram Dinner

By Whiting Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

Monumental Lily by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware set - 142 pieces. This set includes: 12 Dinner

Category

Antique 19th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lily Sterling Carving Set
Lily Sterling Carving Set

Lily Sterling Carving Set

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H 10.5 in W 2 in D 1 in

Lily Sterling Carving Set

By Frank Whiting

Located in Brooklyn, NY

We are delighted to offer you this sterling silver Art Nouveau carving fork and knife in the Lily

Category

Vintage 1910s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lily by Whiting Sterling Silver Hand Mirror #7071
Lily by Whiting Sterling Silver Hand Mirror #7071

Lily by Whiting Sterling Silver Hand Mirror #7071

Located in Big Bend, WI

Gorgeous lily by Whiting sterling silver hand mirror marked # 7071. The mirror measures 9 3/4 long

Category

20th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Whiting Lily of the Valley 1885 Sterling Silver Tapered End Enamel Teaspoon
Whiting Lily of the Valley 1885 Sterling Silver Tapered End Enamel Teaspoon

Whiting Lily of the Valley 1885 Sterling Silver Tapered End Enamel Teaspoon

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Whiting Lily of the Valley 1885 sterling silver tapered end enamel teaspoon. This is a superb

Category

Antique 1880s American Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Whiting "Lily" Serving Spoon
Large Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Whiting "Lily" Serving Spoon

Large Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Whiting "Lily" Serving Spoon

By Whiting Manufacturing Company

Located in New York, NY

Art Nouveau, sterling silver, parcel-gilt, large serving spoon, Whiting Mfg. Co. Providence, Rhode

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Lily by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 72 Pieces
Lily by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 72 Pieces

Lily by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 72 Pieces

By Whiting Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

The Whiting Lily pattern was introduced in 1902 by Whiting. The overall high-relief handle features

Category

Early 20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lily by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 75 Pieces S Monogram
Lily by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 75 Pieces S Monogram

Lily by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 75 Pieces S Monogram

By Whiting Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

The Whiting Lily pattern was introduced in 1902 by Whiting. The overall high-relief handle features

Category

Early 20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lily by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 56 Pieces
Lily by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 56 Pieces

Lily by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 56 Pieces

By Whiting Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

Masterfully crafted Lily by Whiting sterling silver flatware set, 56 pieces. This set includes

Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lily by Gorham Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 65 Pieces Dinner
Lily by Gorham Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 65 Pieces Dinner

Lily by Gorham Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 65 Pieces Dinner

By Whiting Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

Dinner size lily by Gorham-Whiting sterling silver flatware set - 65 pieces. All of the pieces in

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lily by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 60 Pieces
Lily by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 60 Pieces

Lily by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 60 Pieces

By Frank Whiting

Located in Big Bend, WI

Beautiful Lily by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware set - 60 pieces. This set includes: 12 Knives

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Frank Whiting Sterling Silver Easter Lily 2pc Salad Fork and Spoon Serving Set
Frank Whiting Sterling Silver Easter Lily 2pc Salad Fork and Spoon Serving Set

Frank Whiting Sterling Silver Easter Lily 2pc Salad Fork and Spoon Serving Set

By Frank Whiting

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Antique sterling silver 2pc salad serving set in the Easter Lily pattern by Frank Whiting. No

Category

20th Century Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lily of the Valley by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set of 48 Pieces
Lily of the Valley by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set of 48 Pieces

Lily of the Valley by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set of 48 Pieces

By Whiting Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

Art Nouveau, lily of the valley by whiting, circa 1885, sterling silver dinner size flatware set of

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver “Lily“ Serving Fork
Sterling Silver “Lily“ Serving Fork

Sterling Silver “Lily“ Serving Fork

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H 7.34 in W 1.5 in D 1 in

Sterling Silver “Lily“ Serving Fork

By Whiting Manufacturing Company

Located in Brooklyn, NY

“Lily” pattern. One of Whiting’s most iconic patterns, it is very beautiful and sought after. The

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

1902 Whiting Lily Sterling Silver 158p Flatware Set Art Nouveau
1902 Whiting Lily Sterling Silver 158p Flatware Set Art Nouveau

1902 Whiting Lily Sterling Silver 158p Flatware Set Art Nouveau

Located in South Coast, CA

old original 1902 Whiting pattern, all with the appropriate Whiting marks. Most of the 158 pieces you

Category

Early 20th Century American Tableware

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Whiting Lily For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the whiting lily you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, every whiting lily was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a whiting lily — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A whiting lily, designed in the Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made whiting lily over the years, but those crafted by Whiting Manufacturing Company and Frank Whiting are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Whiting Lily?

Prices for a whiting lily can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $52 and can go as high as $15,995, while the average can fetch as much as $2,005.

Finding the Right Sterling-silver for You

Dining and entertaining changed drastically when we began to set our tables with sterling silver for holiday gatherings, wedding receptions, engagement parties and, in some of today’s homes, everyday meals.

Often called the “Queen of metals,” silver has been universally adored for thousands of years. It is easy to see why it has always been sought after: It is durable, strong and beautiful. (Louis XIV had tables made entirely of silver.) Sterling silver is an alloy that is made of 92.5 percent silver — the “925” stamp that identifies sterling-silver jewelry refers to this number. The other 7.5 percent in sterling silver is typically sourced from copper.

Neoclassical-style sterling-silver goods in Europe gained popularity in the late 18th century — a taste for sterling-silver tableware as well as tea sets had taken shape — while in the United States, beginning in the 19th century, preparing the dinner table with sterling-silver flatware had become somewhat of a standard practice. Indeed, owning lots of silver goods during the Victorian era was a big deal. Back then, displaying fine silver at home was a status symbol for middle-class American families. And this domestic silver craze meant great profitability for legendary silversmith manufacturers such as Reed & Barton, Gorham Manufacturing Company and the International Silver Company, which was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898, a major hub of silver manufacturing nicknamed “Silver City.”

Today, special occasions might call for ceremonial silver designed by Tiffany & Co. or the seductive sterling-silver cutlery from remarkable Danish silversmith Georg Jensen, but there really doesn’t have to be an event on the calendar to trot out your finest tableware.

Event- and wedding-planning company maestro Tara Guérard says that some “investment pieces,” such as this widely enamored alloy, should see everyday use, and we’re inclined to agree.

“Sterling-silver flatware is a must-have that you can use every single day, even to eat cereal,” she says. “Personally, I want a sterling-silver goblet set for 12 to 20; I would use them every time I had a dinner party. Ultimately, there are no criteria for buying vintage pieces: Buy what you love, and make it work.”

Whether you’re thinking “ceremonial” or “cereal,” browse a versatile collection of vintage, new and antique sterling-silver wares on 1stDibs today.