Gorham Shelburne Antique Silverplate Flatware - mixed set, 12 pieces, pat. 1914

Great set, classy and fun. Included: SIX dinner knives, FIVE dinner forks, 1 SERVING spoon with wear as described. Set sold "as is." A lovely 12-piece antique mixed set of Gorham Manufacturing Company's high-quality electroplated silver (silverplate) flatware in the Shelburne pattern, designed by William C. Codman, patented in 1914 and discontinued for several decades now. These are older pieces in the larger (hard to find) size. The knives are 9-1/2" long, the forks are 7-5/8". A stunning addition to any collection, the Shelburne pattern features a classic design that is both elegant and timeless. All five forks are marked on the back "G.M. Co., E.P. Pat. 1914" and an anchor mark. Two of the six knives are marked with an anchor and "Gorham" on the handle; their blades are marked "Stainless N." The other four knife handles are unmarked and their blades say just "Stainless." One knife has some dings on the side of the handle. Clearly all knives are a matched set with the forks. Also included is an 8-1/2" serving spoon that has suffered some damage. it is trademarked like the forks, and is in good condition except at the end of the bowl where it's misshapen from use and worn down to base metal. There is also wear on the back of this spoon; it is included as an extra with the forks and knives, as it is not in perfect condition. (The serving spoon damage is shown in the pictures). All pieces are in good used condition with evidence of use, surface scratches and wear.