Hi Catherine,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.

The Gorham Manufacturing Company introduced the Melrose sterling silver flatware pattern in 1948. It features a classic, floral design that became quite popular in mid-20th century American households.

Melrose-pattern flatware sets are not particularly rare - at the moment, there are half a dozen listed for sale at various auction houses throughout the country - and when they sell, they typically bring prices ranging from $20-30 PER PIECE.

You don't specify the entire piece count so I'm *assuming* you have the same number of forks and spoons as you have knives (8 of each); if this is incorrect, please let me know what the correct number is so I can update this appraisal as necessary.

Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

A vintage 62-piece Gorham sterling silver flatware set
In the Melrose pattern, monogrammed "F", second half 20th Century, comprising:
8 dinner knives
8 entree forks
8 salad forks
8 dessert forks
8 cream soup spoons
8 tea spoons
2 butter spreaders
1 stuffing / serving spoon
1 meat fork
4 condiment forks
1 ladle
1 fish slice
1 pair tongs
1 salt spoon
1 cake slice
2 silver-handled wood salad servers
CONDITION: This service appears to be in good condition
PROVENANCE: Inherited
$ 1,250-1,850 for the set*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto.
~ Delia