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Offered for sale is a beautiful 55-piece Gorham Imperial Chrysanthemum sterling silver flatware set with its fitted wooden storage chest.Imperial Chrysanthemum is one of Gorham’s most ornate and highly collectible sterling silver patterns. Introduced in 1894, the pattern features deeply sculpted chrysanthemum flowers, scrolling foliage and elaborate raised detailing.INCLUDED IN THIS 55-PIECE SET:• 12 dinner knives
• 8 dinner forks
• 24 teaspoons
• 11 full-size soup spoonsPattern: Imperial Chrysanthemum
Manufacturer: Gorham Silver
Composition: Sterling silver, with applicable non-sterling knife blades
Pattern number: 1894
Catalog reference: GS IMC
Monogram: None
Total quantity: 55 pieces
Storage chest: IncludedThe set provides place settings for eight, along with numerous additional knives, teaspoons and soup spoons.The flatware is in good antique condition with normal surface scratches, tarnish and signs of use consistent with its age. The knife blades display expected age-related wear. Please carefully review all photographs, as they are an important part of the description and show the exact pieces and condition of the set being offered.The fitted wooden storage chest is included and displays normal wear from age and storage.The “1894” designation refers to the year the Imperial Chrysanthemum pattern was introduced and does not necessarily indicate that every piece was manufactured during that particular year.This is an exceptional opportunity to acquire a substantial collection of Gorham Imperial Chrysanthemum—an impressive and increasingly difficult-to-find American sterling silver pattern.The set will be carefully packaged, fully insured and shipped with signature confirmation. Please contact me with any questions or requests for additional photographs.
