{"product_id":"old-masters-by-gorham-sterling-silver-flatware-service-lg-dinner-set-multi-motif","title":"Old Masters by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service Lg Dinner Set Multi motif","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e COMPOSITION : Sterling Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e AGE : 1850-1899\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e BRAND : Gorham\/Walker \u0026amp; Hall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e PATTERN : Old Masters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e TYPE : Set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eDesigned by renowned sculptor Antoine Heller, pieces portray different artists is exceptionally fine detail. The Old Masters pattern is the rarest of the Antoine Heller patterns! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeller worked as a die chaser - he hand finished the molds used in die stamping silver. Due to the technical difficulty and great detail of the work - and the great expense of making dies for stamping - this was traditionally the highest paying craft position in a silver (or metal) shop. Heller went on to design silver at Gorham and left to work for Tiffany, creating the Olympian pattern. After that he studied at L'Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris, where Gorham lured him back to work in Providence, where he created some of the most exquisitely die stamped patterns ever made including: Old Masters, Versailles, Cluny, St. Cloud and Mythologique. (See Gorham Silver by Charles Carpenter and the Gorham Flatware 1888 Catalog Reprint.)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeller served as the Gorham company's chief designer until his death in 1904, and led the company in adopting the academic style that harkened back to ancient Greek and Roman traditions. He was especially known for the precision with which he executed the steel dies that would be used for the drop presses. This talent was remarked upon with envy by several French critics and journals including La France, who lauded, \"M. Heller is at once an inspired artist, having the gift of style, of grace and of elegance; and a workman possessing a skill without a rival-a hand for which no obstacle exists...\u003c\/b\u003e\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuperb multi-motif figural Old Masters by Gorham, circa 1885, sterling silver Flatware set - 122 pieces. This highly sought after and incredibly scarce pattern features busts of the masters of art, in an exquisite finely detailed sculptural high-relief. This set has English hallmarks. It was over stamped (and Gorham marks removed) - the English hallmarks are for Sheffield England by Walker Hall, with date mark for the year 1934. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis service includes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Dinner Knives, 9 3\/8\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Dinner Forks, 7 3\/8\" - Correggio\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Luncheon Knives, 8 3\/8\" - Karel Dujardin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Luncheon Forks, 6 3\/4\" - Van Dyck\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Salad\/Fish Forks, 6 1\/2\" - Van Dyck\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Teaspoons, 5 3\/4\" - Velasquez\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Place Soup Spoons, 6 5\/8\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Steak Knives, 8 5\/8\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Fish Knives, flat handle all-sterling, 7 5\/8\" - Holbein\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Tea Knives, flat handle all-sterling, 7 1\/4\" - Murillo\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Dessert Forks, 3-tine, 6 1\/4\" - Van Dyck\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Tea Forks, hollow handle all-sterling, 7 1\/8\" - Karel Dujardin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Pie Forks, 3-tine, 6 3\/4\" - Van Dyck\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Dinner Spoons, 8\" - Rubens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Ice Cream Spoons, 5 3\/4\" - Velasquez\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Gravy Ladles, 6 7\/8\" - Rubens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncludes bonus new storage chest.\u003cbr\u003eWith matching \"EMS\" monogram. This set will be hand polished prior to \u003cbr\u003eListed with ExportYourStore.com\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Gorham\/Walker \u0026 Hall","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40271809478718,"sku":"mx1_142836_8a4fe66c-38d2_7bfdab6","price":89500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0110\/3311\/6730\/files\/57_710026ed-5ad0-449b-8886-30ffeb838f78.jpg?v=1772839438","url":"https:\/\/antiquecupboard.net\/products\/old-masters-by-gorham-sterling-silver-flatware-service-lg-dinner-set-multi-motif","provider":"Antique Cupboard","version":"1.0","type":"link"}