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)