Rare 1888 Gorham Sterling Silver Versailles Potato Serving Spoon 12.5”

An absolutely spectacular collection of "Lily" pattern sterling silver flatware mostly by Whiting an assembled set from an estate collection which was started in the 1970's. The pattern was introduced in 1902 and features a stunning high-relief handle with stalks of blossoming lily flowers across the surface. Please be aware this set is of mixed age, some antique 1902 pat pieces, some contemporary - view individual item marks below. This set includes a 5 piece place setting for 18 people, or an 8 piece place setting for 12! There is a fair amount of rare serving pieces included with the set. The set comprises of: 18 - Dinner Forks 7.75” (17 Whiting mark, 1 Gorham) 18 - Individual Salad Forks 6.125” (Whiting mark) 18 - Dessert / Oval Soup Spoons 7” (Whiting mark) 18 - Individual Teaspoons 5.825” (Whiting mark) 18 - New French Hollow Knives 9.25” (no maker mark) 18 - Individual Butter Knives 6.675” (Gorham) 12 - Oyster Forks 5.75” (Whiting 1902 mark) 12 - Individual Steak Knives 8.25” (International) 7 - Citrus or Grapefruit Spoons 5.375” (Whiting patent applied for mark) 4 - Individual Salt Cellar...

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