{"product_id":"gorham-sterling-silver-flatware-service-705-pieces","title":"Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service, 705 Pieces","description":"Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 18\u003cbr\u003e Gorham\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1888 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This monumental American sterling silver flatware service by Gorham epitomizes the stately glamour of turn-of-the-century dining. A total of 705 pieces in the beloved \u003cem\u003eVersailles\u003c\/em\u003e pattern comprise this extraordinary service. From the multitudinous teaspoons to the servers and dinner knives, the flatware’s intricate Victorian design incorporates both Rococo and neoclassical elements, emulating the timeless luxury of Louis XIV of France's Palace of Versailles. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The Gorham Manufacturing Company, founded in Providence, Rhode Island in 1831, would become one of America's largest producers of sterling silver and silverplate, as well as a foundry for bronze sculpture. Among the most recognized and coveted patterns in the world, the \u003cem\u003eVersailles\u003c\/em\u003e pattern was created and patented in 1888 by Gorham’s chief designer Antoine Heller, who was highly influenced by neoclassical artist Jean-Léon Gérôme. Hired by Gorham in 1881, he set about sculpting some of the most beautiful and intricate flatware patterns ever created. Heller’s artistry and craftsmanship allow each piece to be celebrated as a small work of art. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The flatware service is housed in its original fitted chest. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The flatware service includes:\u003cbr\u003e 68 tea spoons\u003cbr\u003e 49 cream soup\u003cbr\u003e 48 dinner knives\u003cbr\u003e 48 dinner forks\u003cbr\u003e 48 luncheon forks\u003cbr\u003e 48 all-silver butter spreaders\u003cbr\u003e 46 luncheon knives\u003cbr\u003e 42 fish forks\u003cbr\u003e 36 demitasse spoons\u003cbr\u003e 36 bouillon spoons\u003cbr\u003e 36 ice cream forks\u003cbr\u003e 36 cocktail forks\u003cbr\u003e 24 strawberry forks\u003cbr\u003e 24 tablespoons\u003cbr\u003e 24 dessert spoons\u003cbr\u003e 24 citrus spoons\u003cbr\u003e 20 dessert knives\u003cbr\u003e 18 all-silver fish knives\u003cbr\u003e 18 salad forks \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Chest on base: 42 1\/4\" high x 36 1\/2\" wide x 25 1\/2\" deep\u003cbr\u003e Off base: 19 5\/8\" high","brand":"MSR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50274956050722,"sku":"31-5437","price":188500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6710\/0706\/files\/31-5437_1.png?v=1756229677","url":"https:\/\/banksyarts.com\/products\/gorham-sterling-silver-flatware-service-705-pieces","provider":"The Louvre of America","version":"1.0","type":"link"}