William B. Durgin Co. "Fairfax" Sterling Silver Flatware
Item Details
A ten-pieced collection of sterling silver flatware by William B. Durgin Co. of Concord, NH (active 1853-1931). When William B. Durgin and his son George died in 1905, the company was sold to Gorham and manufacturing operations were moved to Providence, RI, and then it completely merged with Gorham in 1931. This is in the Fairfax pattern, first introduced in 1910. The collection includes five dinner forks, three salad forks, and two teaspoons, all have personalized engravings to handles. They are marked to the back ‘D’ and ‘Sterling Pat’D M’, and some items are also stamped ‘D.H. KEENE’ which is most likely a retailer’s mark. The total approximate weight is 11.715 ozt.
Condition
- minor surface wear including marks, scratches, and minimal tarnishing; personalized engravings on handles.
Dimensions
- measurements of dinner fork; the total approximate weight is 11.715 ozt.
Item #
17NAS109-039
