80PC GORHAM BUTTERCUP SILVER FLATWARE +BOX NO MONO 1899 Start Price USD 1,999.00 Current Price USD 1,999.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, August 26, 2008 End Time Friday, September 05, 2008 Location USA See more about '80PC GORHAM BUTTERCUP SILVER FLATWARE +BOX NO MONO 1899' Description This auction features an 80 piece set of Sterling Silver Flatware. It was rendered in the "BUTTERCUP" Pattern, by Gorham Silver Company, beginning in 1899. This set up for auction has no monograms, and is marked with the early, Gorham mark-Lion/Anchor/G, STERLING. It comes in a spectacular , double decker flatware  box. The wood box is lined in purple velvet and is Gorgeous! This 12 piece placesetting up for auction, also comes with 6 additional serving pieces.Each placesetting has 6 different pieces. The set includes: 12 dinner knives w/stainless blades-8 3/4", 12 solid silver dinner forks-7", 12 solid silver salad forks-6 1/4", 14 solid silver teaspoons-5 7/8", 12 solid silver bullion spoons-6 1/4", 12 solid silver butter spreaders-6", 2 lg solid silver serving spoons-8 1/2", 1 solid silver ladle-6", 2 master butter spreaders w/srainless blades-6 1/4", and a pierced serving spoon with fork edges-8 3/8", and a beautiful flatware box.The pieces are very heavy, solid, and well rendered. The dinner forks alone weigh 514 grams of silver.That is approx. $221 in silver weight alone, on 8/16/08.This set was recently purchased from the heir to its original owner, and has never been for sale before now. The pieces have slight surface scratches, consistent with age, but no damage or repairs.The Buttercup finials are intricate , sharp, and detailed.No reserve on this auction. Email me if you would like to use a credit card/paypal. No handling fees with check, or money orders. Buyer to pay for insured USPS shipping. I have had my shop in the same town for 28 consecutive years. All sales final. With any questions or concerns, feel free to call me at my shop anytime, or email me at mf1456@aol.com . Emails to coab96 may not reach me. SHIPPING/INSURANCE/HANDLING CHARGES WILL BE CALCULATED WHEN THE AUCTION CLOSES. IT IS BASED UPON FINAL ENDING PRICE AND SHIPPING DESTINATION. SHIPPING CHARGES LISTED WITH THE AUCTION ARE INCORRECT. SORRY FOR THIS INCONVENIENCE. Place a Bid!