Gorham - Cutlery set - .925 silver

Elegant and highly collectible Gorham / Durgin "Fairfax" Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12, presented in its original fitted mahogany case with green velvet interior. This exceptional American sterling silver service includes an extensive assortment of dining, serving, dessert, and specialty pieces, making it suitable for both formal entertaining and serious collectors. The timeless Fairfax pattern, first introduced by Durgin and later produced by Gorham, remains one of the most sought-after Art Deco sterling silver designs.

The set contains 231 pieces with a total silver weight of approximately 209.28 troy ounces (excluding hollow-handle pieces). Included are dinner forks, luncheon forks, knives, salad forks, tablespoons, soup spoons, teaspoons, cocktail forks, serving utensils, poultry shears, butter spreaders, gold-washed fruit and ice cream spoons, and numerous specialty pieces. Presented in a fitted wooden chest with a locking drawer.

Condition
Very good antique condition overall.
Light surface scratches and signs of normal use consistent with age.
Some monograms present (not all matching).
Several youth and baby pieces show minor wear or damage.
Case remains structurally sound with age-related wear.
Age
Pattern introduced in 1910 by Durgin.
This particular service was most likely produced between 1910 and 1940.
Material
Solid Sterling Silver (.925).
Hollow-handle knives and specialty serving pieces.
Mahogany fitted storage case with velvet-lined interior.
Origin
United States of America
Manufactured by Gorham / Durgin Silver Company
Dimensions (approx. in cm)
Storage Case:
Height: 31.8 cm
Width: 53.3 cm
Depth: 44.5 cm
Dinner Knives: 24.1 cm
Dinner Forks: 19.7 cm
Luncheon Forks: 17.8 cm
Colours
Silver
Green velvet interior
Dark mahogany brown case
Gold accents on selected gold-washed spoons

Style: Art Deco / Early 20th Century American Silver
Pattern: Fairfax
Pieces: 231
Service: 12 Persons
Weight: 209.28 Troy Ounces (excluding hollow-handle pieces)