Gorham “King Edward” Sterling Silver Flatware Service, 121 Pieces View Watchlist >
Over 140 Troy Ounces of Sterling Silver
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Lot # B253
System ID # 26397164
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Gorham “King Edward” Sterling Silver Flatware Service, 121 Pieces
Over 140 Troy Ounces of Sterling Silver
An impressive 121-piece sterling silver flatware service by Gorham in the celebrated “King Edward” pattern, first introduced in 1936. Each piece bears the maker’s mark “Gorham Sterling”. Richly detailed with acanthus scrolls, shell accents, and classical floral motifs, this pattern exemplifies the refined elegance of early 20th-century American silver design. The set includes a substantial selection of solid sterling forks and spoons, complemented by sterling-handled serving and cutting pieces with stainless steel blades and tines. Notably, no monograms are present — a desirable feature for collectors and those seeking to personalize the service.
Weighable Sterling Silver
This portion includes all pieces made entirely of solid sterling silver:
| Item | Qty | Size | Total Weight (g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dinner Forks | 7 | 7 1/16" | 369.74 g |
| Place Forks (Large) | 18 | 7 9/16" | 1,234.48 g |
| Salad Forks (Place Size) | 15 | 6 3/16" | 570.26 g |
| Teaspoons | 14 | 6 3/16" | 519.04 g |
| Teaspoons (Short Variation) | 22 | 5 7/8" | 725.36 g |
| Demitasse Spoons | 4 | 4 1/4" | 48.75 g |
| Five O’Clock Teaspoon | 1 | 5 3/4" | 30.48 g |
| Serving Spoons | 4 | 8 3/8"–8 7/16" | 306.03 g |
| Gravy Ladle | 1 | 6 3/8" | 61.00 g |
| Butter Spreaders (Solid) | 5 | 5 13/16" | 130.11 g |
Subtotal — Weighable Silver: 3,995.25 g (approx. 128.4 troy oz)
Sterling Handles with Stainless Blades or Tines
These hollow-handled pieces feature sterling grips fitted with stainless functional ends. Estimated sterling content per handle: 0.5 troy oz (15.55 g).
| Item | Qty | Size | Estimated Sterling Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dinner Knives | 16 | 9 1/2" | 248.80 g |
| Knife Variant | 1 | 8 13/16" | 15.55 g |
| Carving Knife | 1 | 13 1/2" | 15.55 g |
| Butter Spreaders | 10 | 6 1/8"–6 1/2" | 155.50 g |
| Pie & Cake Server | 1 | 6 1/2" | 15.55 g |
| Cold Meat Fork | 1 | 10 3/4" | 15.55 g |
Subtotal — Sterling Handles (with Stainless Components): 466.50 g (approx. 15.0 troy oz)
Total Sterling Content (Combined)
Total: 4,461.75 g (approx. 143.5 troy oz)
Note: In accordance with industry standards, “weighable silver” excludes hollow-handled and stainless-blade pieces. The above estimates for sterling handles (0.5 troy oz / 15.55 g each) are provided for transparency and valuation accuracy.
Condition
Good overall condition with light surface wear consistent with age and use. Some mild tarnish remains, left unpolished for the buyer’s discretion. No monograms or removals noted; all pieces retain clear pattern definition and fine detail.
