Vision by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 34 Pieces Modern

UsedLikeNew : Excellent condition

• MAKER : International
• FEATURED REFINEMENTS : International Sterling Silver
• COMPOSITION : Sterling Silver
• STYLE : Mid-Century Modern
• AGE : Post-1940
• BRAND : International Silver
• PATTERN : Vision
• TYPE : Flatware - Sets

A set of vintage
International sterling flatware in the pattern Vision designed by Ronald Hayes
Pearson patented in 1961. This discontinued pattern features clean, Modernisn
inspired lines and is featured in the book "Modernism in American Silver".
All pieces are very innovative with handles turned 90 degrees.



Jewel Stern's book 'Modernism in American Silver, 20th century design'
notes that the name of the pattern is "an allusion to both designer and
maker as visionaries and trendsetters. Vision was the most radical,
innovative production-line sterling pattern offered by a major
manufacturer during the century."

Vision, was introduced in 1961 in a double-page advertisement in which
it was romanticized as having been shaped "proud and pure" into new
forms for a 'skyward age," and the designer lauded as the "laureate" of
recent design competitions.



Of note was the name of the pattern, an allusion to both designer and
maker as visionaries and trendsetters. This theme was reflected in
International's innovative 1962 advertising campaign, "Two things to
own," a pairing of residences in various architectural styles with a
compatible International sterling pattern. For "Two things to own in
Extreme Modern," Vision was paired with a house perched dramatically on a
hillside in California.



Indeed, Vision was the most radical, innovative production-line sterling
pattern offered by a major manufacturer during the century. When
viewed from above, the plain surfaces of the crisp, wafer-thin upright
handles of the spoons and forks flowed uninterruptedly into rounded
bowls to accentuate their elongation. Flow was expressed in profile by
the undulating curve of the arched handles, a sensuous element
integrated with the clean lines of the design. The joint between the
solid silver knife handle and its slightly triangulated stainless blade
is subtle and innovative. The 'skyward age" Vision pattern was used to
set the moon Room table in International's exhibition at the 1964 New
York World's Fair.



Mid-Century Modern sterling silver flatware set in the highly collectible "Vision" pattern, designed by Ronald Hayes Pearson - 34
Pieces. This set includes:

8
Knives w/stainless blades, 8 1/2"

8
Forks, 7 3/8"

8
Salad Forks, 6 1/4"

8
Teaspoons, 6 1/4"

1
Serving Spoon, 9"

1 Pierced Serving Spoon, 9 1/8"

Includes bonus brand new storage chest - styles vary.


Excellent
condition, with no monograms. This set will be beautifully
professionally polished and sealed in individual plastic sleeves prior
to
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