Gargoyle by Vanderslice Coin Silver Flatware Set, 12 Service, 112 Pcs Dinner

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Gargoyle by Vanderslice Coin Silver Flatware Set, 12 Service, 112 Pcs Dinner

About the Item

Rare early figural gargoyle by Vanderslice, circa 1868, Sterling silver dinner and luncheon size flatware set with mother-of-pearl knives-124 pieces. Early sets of sterling usually included mother-of-pearl knives-hollow handle knives were invented later, in the year 1870. This set includes: 12 dinner size knives, mother-of-pearl handle - gorham, 9 1/2", 24 dinner size forks, 7 3/4", 12 regular knives, mother-of-pearl handle - gorham, 8 3/8", 12 regular / dessert forks, 7", 12 pie forks, 3-tine, 7", 12 teaspoons, 6", 8 coffee spoons, 5 5/8", 12 - 4 o'clock spoons, 5", 10 demitasse spoons, gold-washed, 4", 10 serving spoons, 8 1/4" Includes bonus brand new flatware storage chest. Excellent condition, varying monograms (and some pieces with no monograms). This set will be hand polished and sealed in individual plastic sleeves prior to shipping. Stunning! Gargoyles are traditionally thought to have been created during the medieval period, but examples have been found in ancient civilizations as well. Gargoyles were placed on the roofs of Egyptian temples where their mouths served as a spout for water. Similar pieces were also seen on Greek temples, though the figures were often carved into the shape of lions and other ferocious animals. The name gargoyle is often attributed to St. Romanus, or Romain. According to legend, he saved his country from a monster by the name of Goji, sometimes called Gargouille. Supposedly the monster was so scary looking that it frightened off evil spirits. This led to some calling the monster a protector and placing similar carved pieces on churches and other important buildings. Starting in the 19th century, gargoyles became more of a decoration than anything else. Some of the more famous gargoyles from history are those used on Notre Dame de Paris. 100% satisfaction guaranteed! Let antique cupboard be your trusted source. We buy silver. Please inquire.

Creator:
W. K. Vanderslice & Company (Maker)
Dimensions:
Height: 1 in (2.54 cm)Width: 1 in (2.54 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 112
Materials and Techniques:
Sterling Silver
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1868
Condition:
Seller Location:
Big Bend, WI
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU102248373963