Bidspirit auction | An Assortment of Vintage Serving


An Assortment of Vintage Serving Flatware with Sterling Silver Handles - This collection features nine assorted vintage serving utensils, primarily constructed with weighted sterling silver handles as indicated by the accompanying packaging. The group includes several pieces featuring a tapered reeded handle design in the style of Gorham Fairfax, while other pieces showcase ornate floral and scrollwork patterns. The functional ends consist of stainless steel and potentially silver-plated metal. The collection includes the following: A carving set comprising a large knife and a two-tine meat fork with matching tapered reeded handles. A serrated bread knife with a matching tapered handle. Four cake and pie servers of various shapes and sizes, including a large teardrop-shaped server with a dark blade marked STAINLESS, a flat rectangular server with a golden-toned blade, and two smaller servers with ornate scrollwork handles and dark blades. A decorative perforated spoon featuring a highly ornate floral handle and a pierced bowl, possibly for sifting or serving berries. A small three-tine fork with a twisted metal stem and an off-white composite or bone-style handle. The blades and functional ends show various finishes, with some exhibiting a dark patina or heavy tarnish. The sterling silver handles are of the weighted variety, common in mid-century serving sets. No specific maker marks are clearly legible on the handles, although STAINLESS is incised on several blades. Large Knife: approx 13 inches Teardrop Server: approx 11.5 inches Perforated Spoon: approx 8.5 inches.