Durgin Wentworth Flatware Service, 167 Pieces

This rare 167-piece Wentworth sterling silver flatware service was crafted by the celebrated William B. Durgin Silver Company. Each piece bears an intricate, hand-chased pattern featuring florettes, acanthus leaves, scrolls, and an open cartouche surrounding a monogram. Originally retailed by Grogan Company, the leading retail jeweler in Pittsburgh at the turn of the century, this set of 12 is truly exceptional. The set comes complete in its original fitted, suede-lined case. American, circa 1902 Marked "STERLING" with script "D" mark for Durgin and retailer's mark "Grogan Company" Case: 6" high x 23 1/8" wide x 18 7/16" deep  This service comprises: 12 dinner knives 12 lunch knives 12 butter spreaders 12 dinner forks 12 lunch forks 12 fish forks 12 salad forks 12 cocktail forks 12 tablespoons 12 demitasse spoons 12 boullion spoons 12 grapefruit spoons 12 teaspoons 6 serving spoons 5-piece carving set