New antiques #3

[GeorgeS]

Hello all,

I am new to this forum and had a few questions. My mother recently died and among a few of her belongings there were some things that no one knew the history or purpose of. I took quite a few pictures (there are four pieces) and I was hoping you guys could take a look and tell me more about them.


This next item is a knife and fork set that's unhallmarked. It is marked "STERLING" and then right under "16"- both of those marking are on the handle where the monogram traditionally is (these are unmonogrammed). In addition, the "1" in 16 is very odd, it looks almost hand carved (though exactly the same on both of them) whereas the "6" does not. Hopefully you can tell me who made them and when, and maybe even the name of the pattern.

Thanks Again!

[ironlord1963]

     Nice serving set.  Are the only markings sterling?  I have several books I can browse to find the pattern, but if we can id the maker it would take minutes rather then hours.  They appear to be Hollow handled, and most likely was stainless Handle on the Knife.  If I was to place a era on the set based on looks it would appear to be early 1890's to early 1900 in style, but once again with only sterling to go on, the search is on. 

[GeorgeS]

Yes, unfortunately "STERLING" and "16" are the only markings on either piece. And yes, you're completely right! The serving set is hollow (weighted, you can here something, like sand, rattling inside when you shake either piece) and I don't know if the blade is stainless, but the fork blade is definitely not sterling (it is rusted a bit, so perhaps steel). Thanks for your help!

[GeorgeS]

Here's a much larger and more detailed picture: http://b.imagehost.org/0194/Antiquesfeb_14_2010_046.jpg

[KC]

Really like this set.  Pattern looks like that found in very early 1900's.

[GeorgeS]

It's kind of hard to tell, but do you think the knife is supposed to be curved?

[KC]

Yes!

[GeorgeS]

One would think, and I thought so myself at first, but upon closer inspection, especially at an angle, it looks very bent.

[GeorgeS]

Sorry, I meant the handle, not the blade.

[luxetveritas]

From the picture it looks like it is meant to be curved. If you could take a picture of the top of the piece, between the blade and the handle that might provide for a more accurate analysis.

[KC]

I have seen older pieces in the past have a curved blade such as this!

[luxetveritas]

The blade, yes, but the handle? I've seen handles curved but maybe this one is bent, who knows As I said, posting some pics of the top where the handle is bent would help.