The set was inherited from my great grandmother. Each piece is stamped “sterling” and has a monogram of the letter “F”. There are other stamps on the back that I can't read. The set includes 12 dinner forks, 12 salad forks, 12 dessert forks, 12 olive forks, 12 large dinner knives, 12 medium dinner knives, 12 butter knives, 23 teaspoons, 12 soup spoons, 13 coffee spoons, 4 serving spoons, 1 serving fork, 1 gravy ladle, a small set of tongs, and a couple other serving pieces.
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just that it was my great grandmother's
Hi Kevin,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A vintage 143-piece Gorham sterling silver flatware set
unattributed pattern, retailed by Lambert Bros, early 20th Century, comprising:
12 large dinner knives
12 medium knives
12 butter spreaders
12 dinner forks,
12 salad forks,
12 dessert forks,
12 olive or pickle forks,
23 teaspoons,
12 soup spoons,
13 coffee spoons,
4 serving spoons,
1 serving fork,
1 gravy ladle,
a small set of tongs, and
a couple other serving pieces
CONDITION: appears to be in good condition with wear commensurate to age and use
PROVENANCE: inherited
$2,000-3,000*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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