Vintage Sterling Silver Flatware Service For 12, Pattern Silver Plumes By Towle
Item History & Price
Includes the original “Anti-Tarnish” cloth used to store the set and – BONUS - brand new storage chest; Wallace Single Flatware Chest in Dark Walnut. Chest m...easures 11 3/8” by 14 ¾” by 3 1/8”
Photos are of the actual items you will receive, not stock photos, and are part of the description showing condition, appearance and critical markings.
Part of an Estate liquidation, this set is in excellent condition, used with very minor wear. There are no monograms; markings on handles include Manufacturers Hallmark, Sterling, Patent Mark and Pattern name “SILVER PLUMES”. The pattern is designed by Harold E. Nock, first introduced in 1939 and produced through 2009.
Total weight of solid sterling silver pieces = 71.1oz or 2017gm Total weight of all pieces (including stainless parts) = 97.8oz or 2775gm
History:Towle Manufacturing Co. and Towle Silversmiths was established in 1882 in Newburyport, MA, but it’s roots can be traced back to 1690’s and the Moulton family “whose silversmiths dynasty is claimed to have the longest continuous span of silversmithing of any American family. From father to son, this family produced silversmiths for two hundred years.” (from Wikipedia).
Towle Silversmiths is known for creating several notable sterling silver flatware patterns including one chosen as the official sterling silver pattern for U.S. Embassies worldwide; the exquisite handcrafted sterling silver is of exceptional quality balanced with form and function.
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