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Gorham "Versailles" Sterling Silver Flatware Set
the pattern designed in 1888 by Florentin Antoine Heller (1839-1904), Providence, Rhode Island, including a dozen nine-piece place settings, with an additional six place pieces and five serving pieces, most monogrammed "BFJ", presented in a fitted, Pacific cloth-lined, cream-colored faux leather case with zippered top, 3-1/4" x 21-1/2" x 12-3/4".
119 pieces plus case
134.53 total t. oz.
Estimate $3,500-5,000
**An older set, dating from around 1930. In good used condition, with some wear to the details and scattered scuffs and dings, but no breaks, repairs or damage. Each piece marked with the Gorham "lion-anchor-G" trademark and "sterling"; the dinner and lunch forks and teaspoons additionally marked "H" (for heavy gauge). The case in fair condition, with some crackling and losses on the flap lid, and the interior with some wear and five separator blocks detached.
Sold for $4,250
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