The Opulent Grandeur & Graceful Elegance of Gorham Sterling Silver, Rococo Revival Design, Large Two Piece Salad Server Set, King Edward Pattern Large Two Pieces, Legendary Gorham Manufacturing Company, 1936

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This exceptional two-piece salad serving set showcases the magnificent artistry and luxurious styling of mid-twentieth-century American silver manufacturing. First introduced in 1936 by the legendary Gorham Manufacturing Company, the iconic King Edward pattern is a tour de force of Rococo Revival design, balancing opulent grandeur with graceful elegance. Unlike standard utilitarian table implements that utilize stainless steel or horn for their functional ends, this premium master serving set features complete, solid sterling silver construction extending from the heavily ornamented terminals through to the bowls and tines. The handles are elaborately decorated with deeply struck scrollwork, classical leaf clusters, and delicate shell motifs that capture light beautifully, while an authentic oxidised patina naturally enhances the dimensional depth of the hand-chased relief work.
The set includes a full-sized salad serving spoon and a beautifully matched master serving fork, highlighted by an intricate, pierced openwork decorative design along the upper body of the tines. The back of the neck on each implement features exceptionally crisp, clear stamped hallmarks confirming its pedigree, explicitly featuring the Gorham corporate name alongside the hallmark purity designation and its historical pattern registry date. Preserved in excellent condition without any personalization or disruptive family monograms, this durable, heavy-gauge serving duo functions flawlessly as both a practical dining set and an investment-grade heirloom. This highly collectible duo brings an unmistakable sense of heritage, classic American silver luxury, and artistic flair to any sophisticated collection or luxury dining table presentation.
Dimensions: Fork: length 8.75″ x width 2.5″ , Spoon: length 8.75″ x width 2 & 5/8″

$595.00

1 in stock

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