Gorham Saint Dunstan Chased Sterling Flatware Set, 59 Pieces

This is a 59-piece Saint Dunstan Chased sterling silver flatware set by Gorham, marked Sterling and dating to the early 20th century. The Saint Dunstan pattern is one of Gorham’s most admired designs, featuring elegant vertical panels accented with chased floral and foliate motifs, giving the set a refined yet substantial presence. All pieces are monogrammed, consistent with formal table services of the period.

The set includes a well-balanced assortment of forks, spoons, spreaders, and specialty serving pieces, making it suitable for continued use, formal entertaining, or silver investment. Spreaders are solid sterling, and hollow-handle knives have been carefully weight-adjusted to reflect silver content only. A classic American sterling pattern from a premier maker, offered as a complete matched group.

Contents & Weights

• (8) 7 1/8" Forks – 350.63 grams
• (8) 6 3/8" Forks – 296.27 grams
• (7) 5 1/2" Spoons – 154.32 grams
• (15) 5 3/8" Spoons – 355.95 grams
• (8) 5 3/8" Spreaders (solid sterling) – 197.68 grams
• (1) 6 3/4" Cheese Knife – 38.02 grams
• (1) 5 3/4" Spoon – 31 grams
• (3) 8 1/2" Serving Spoons – 202.79 grams
• (8) 9 1/2" Butter Knives – 4 troy ounces

Weight Statement:
Weights are listed as measured. For hollow-handle knives and serving pieces, 0.5 troy ounce per handle is assigned to represent the sterling silver portion only. Stainless blades and internal filler are excluded.

Condition

In good overall condition, showing surface wear, scratches, and tarnish consistent with age and use. No noted structural issues. Polishing has not been performed and is left to the buyer’s preference.

Size

59 pieces total

• Measured sterling pieces: 1,626.66 grams
• → ≈ 52.30 troy ounces
• Hollow-handle butter knives (assigned): 4.00 troy ounces

Total: ≈ 56.30 troy ounces of sterling silver