Art Nouveau Frank Whiting Gladstone Sterling Silver Salad Fork Spoon Serving Set gold There is a solder line

There is a solder line visible on the back where the blade meets the handle which is original to the making of the piece

sterling and patent 1909

with various scrolls and flowers amid a trellis background

Starr of New York who retailed the piece

seed pearl and synthetic red stone stickpin

Art Nouveau Frank Whiting Gladstone Sterling Silver Salad Fork Spoon Serving Set gold There is a solder linePresented is a fantastic sterling silver salad serving set by Frank Whiting. This set is done in the lovely Gladstone pattern, which began production in 1891. This pattern was originally produced in 1890 by Amston, a company which was subsequently absorbed by Frank Whiting Silver. The handles of the pieces have a rich design of scrolled leaves in high relief, against a finely stippled background. These are well made, sturdy silver pieces, with a nice