GORHAM AND WHITING MFG. CO. STERLING SILVER SERVING UTENSILS AND FLATWARE, LOT OF 46, pieces by Gorham Mfg. Co. of Providence, RI comprising a set of 12 demitasse spoons with "M" engraved to backs of bowls, an "Orchid" teaspoon, and a "Cambridge" gravy ladle; pieces by Whiting Mfg. Co. of North Attleboro, MA, New York City, NY, and Bridgeport, CT consisting of six "Louis XV" bouillon soup spoons, a set of six "Portland" 4 / 5 o'clock teaspoons, a set of six "Imperial Queen" 5 o'clock teaspoons, a "Square Twist" individual salt spoon, and 13 "Stratford" pieces featuring a set of 11 cocktail/oyster forks and a small hollow-handled carving fork and knife set. Each with "STERLING" and maker's marks. Total weight excluding carving fork and knife: 19.535 ozt. Late 19th/20th century. 2 1/4" to 9 3/4" LOA.
Good to very good overall condition with minor to moderate wear, surface scratches, and other imperfections including slight bending, nicks, one or a few dents, and/or worn spots to raised decoration; some demitasse spoons with rubber band remnants; salt spoon with oxidation.