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July 2024: Premier Selections

Fri, Jul 19, 2024 11:00AM EDT
Lot 1331

American And English Sterling Silver Serving Pieces, Feat. Frank M. Whiting, Ca. 1900, L 13.5" 29.8t oz 14 pcs

Estimate: $600 - $800

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Including one Frank M. Whiting Company Neopolitan-King's Court pattern American Sterling Ladle L 11" dated 1895, one International Sterling stuffing spoon L 12.5", one Gorham sterling silver serving spoon L 8.75", two-piece Lancaster Rose pattern Gorham sterling salad set; shell form spoon L 9" and fork L 8.5", one English sterling silver ladle London L 6.75" possibly dated 1811, one S. Kirk & Son sterling serving asparagus server L 7.75", one Stief sterling ladle L 6.25", one Gorham Fairfax sterling silver L 4.75" bon bon server, Jost stamped coin silver Ladle L 13.5", one Sheffield sterling silver handled cake server L 10.25", one sterling-handled repousse serving spoon L 9.25", one sterling handled cake server L 10.25", one sterling-handled cake server L 12". Total weight: 29.83 troy ounces (weighable). Provenance: Property from a Private Collector, Traverse City, Michigan

Condition

The majority of the collection is monogrammed, Frank M. Whiting Ladle engraved '25 Anniversary' to the underside of the stem, International Sterling stuffing spoon bearing M monogram, Gorham sterling silver serving spoon bearing possible JS monogram, Gorham salad set bearing S monogram, S. Kirk & Son asparagus server bearing M monogram, Steif ladle bearing ASM monogram, Sterling-handled cake server bearing F monogram | Please note all lots show signs of wear commensurate with age and use, and the lack of a statement regarding condition does not imply the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from defects or the effects of aging. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of DuMouchelles' specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the “Request Condition Report” or “Ask a Question” buttons or email conditions@dumoart.com.

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Property from a Private Collector, Traverse City, Michigan