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Japanese by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 53 pc Aesthetic Birds

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Rare Japanese by Whiting, circa 1874, sterling silver Flatware set - 45 pieces plus 8 Mother of Pearl handle knives- 53 pieces total, in beautiful vintage chest. This Japonesque Aesthetic movement pattern features a multi-motif design depicting realistic birds among a background of grasses, with a bamboo border. This set includes: 8 Knives w/Mother of Pearl handles with sterling collars and plated blunt blades, 8 1/2" (maker unknown) 8 Dinner Forks, 7 5/8" 8 Teaspoons, 6" 8 Place Soup Spoons, 6 7/8" 8 Dessert Knives, flat handle all-sterling, 7" 1 Sugar Sifter Ladle, 5 7/8" 1 Berry Spoon, pointed, 9" 1 Punch Ladle, gold-washed, 12" 2 Sugar Spoons, shell bowl, 6" 1 Flat Handle Master Butter, 7 1/8" 1 Gravy Ladle, bright-cut with bamboo, 6 7/8" 2 Sauce Ladles, 6 1/4" (one has light gold-wash) 1 Egg Spoon, gold-washed, pointed, 6 1/4" 1 Preserve Spoon, bright-cut, 7" 1 Sugar Sifter Ladle, shell bowl, 5 7/8" 1 Small Berry Spoon, pointed, deep bowl, 7 7/8" Includes gorgeous vintage storage chest with interior scene embroidered with spring flowers and hummingbird. Excellent vintage condition, some pieces with varying monograms on the reverse (some no monogram). Early flatware sets commonly did not include hollow handle knives, so traditionally in these very early sets, Mother of Pearl handle knives were used. This set will be lightly polished and sealed in individual plastic sleeves prior to shipping. Fabulous! 100% Satisfaction guaranteed!
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  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 18 in (45.72 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 53
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 19th Century
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  • Seller Location:
    Big Bend, WI
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1022440181572

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