Whiting Mfg. Co. "Berry - Currant" Sterling Salad Serving Set, Late 19th Century
Item Details
A collection of sterling silver, 833 silver, and stainless steel serving utensils. The collection features an antique salad serving fork and spoon in the Currant pattern from the Berry series by the Whiting Manufacturing Company, first introduced in 1880. These pieces are engraved ‘B. 1863-’88.’ to their undersides, and have a total approximate weight of 7.190 ozt. They are presented with a sterling silver handled cake knife with a Sheffield stainless steel blade by Webster Co. and a Dutch 833 silver master butter knife.
| Items Included | 1 Wedding Cake Knife (Webster), 1 Master Butter (Dutch 833 Silver), 1 Salad Serving Spoon (Whiting), 1 Salad Serving Fork (Whiting) |
| Maker | Whiting Mfg. Co., Webster Co., Unknown |
| Materials | Stainless Steel, Sterling Silver, 800 Silver |
| Marks | Pictorial Maker’s Mark, Fineness Mark |
| Number of Items | 4 |
| Period | Late 19th/ Early 20th Century |
| Origin | United States, England, Netherlands |
| Pattern | Berry – Currant (Whiting) |
| Weighted | Yes |
| Approximate Weight (ozt.) | 7.190 |
| Personalization | “B. 1863-’88.” (Whiting) |
Condition
- light surface scratches and tarnish to each; minor scuffs.
Dimensions
- measurements of the cake knife; the sterling salad serving set has an approximate weight of 7.190 ozt; the 833 silver master butter knife has an approximate weight of 0.940 ozt.
Item #
18CHI241-032
