#11 • Sterling Silver Manchester Cutlery Set

Part of Estate Treasures 83: Sportsman, Art, Jewelry, Decor, & More (live auction by Blue Box Auction Gallery)

High bid $1,100.00

Status: No sale

Estimated Value: $2,000-2300 Manufacturer: Manchester Silver Company Origin: Rhode Island Dimensions: Silverware range from 5x.5" to 10x1" Condition: All of the cutlery has some tarnishing and general wear, the box also has wear and scuffs throughout Weight (+/- 0.2g): Total: 37.38 ozt. with knives and carving set; forks and spoons only weigh 22.69 ozt. Additional Description: The service presents a unified design from the Manchester Silver Company, its sterling pieces complemented by knives and a carving set that combine stainless steel blades with sterling handles. Each utensil carries the same fluent pattern of flourishes and gentle swirls that was characteristic of the firm’s mid century production, and the markings Sterling, Manchester or Stainless Steel along with the company’s maker’s mark confirm the group’s consistency. The assembled pieces form a complete table setting: a small lemon fork, four dinner forks, four salad or dessert forks, four soup spoons, eight dessert spoons, a longer handled spoon suited to cocktails or light basting, four dinner knives, and the carving knife and fork. Light tarnish and wear are present, the kind expected of a set that has seen careful domestic use while retaining its cohesive character.