Saint St. Cloud by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 129 pieces Dinner

St. Cloud by Gorham – An Extraordinary Example of Victorian Sterling Silver Artistry

St. Cloud by Gorham is an exquisite and highly detailed sterling silver pattern introduced in the late 1880s. Its elaborate foliate motifs, intricate ornamentation, and exceptional craftsmanship reflect the finest artistry of the Victorian era. The remarkable complexity of the design suggests the influence of renowned silversmith and designer Antoine Heller, although the pattern has also been attributed to Walter Wilkinson. Heller's distinctive artistic style and extraordinary skill are evident in this magnificent pattern.

Antoine Heller was one of the most accomplished silver designers of his time, celebrated for his exceptional ability as a die chaser—a highly skilled craftsman responsible for hand-finishing the steel dies used to stamp intricate designs into silver. This demanding specialty required tremendous precision and artistic talent and was among the most prestigious positions in the silver industry. Heller worked for both Gorham and Tiffany Co., where he created the celebrated Olympian pattern. Following his studies at the prestigious École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, he returned to Gorham in Providence, Rhode Island, where he contributed to some of the finest and most elaborate sterling silver patterns ever produced, including Old Masters, Versailles, Cluny, St. Cloud, and Mythologique.

Serving as Gorham's chief designer until his death in 1904, Heller was instrumental in introducing classical Greek and Roman influences into the company's silver designs. His extraordinary talent for engraving and finishing steel dies earned international recognition, including praise from French critics who admired both his artistic vision and unparalleled technical skill.

St. Cloud takes its name from the magnificent Chteau de Saint-Cloud in France, a historic royal residence purchased by King Louis XVI for Marie Antoinette in 1785 and later associated with Napoleon Bonaparte. The pattern's richly sculpted foliage, graceful ornamentation, and elaborate detailing beautifully capture the elegance and grandeur of its French inspiration.



Rare monumental Dinner Size St. Cloud by Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 129 pieces. This service includes:

12 Dinner Size Knives, w/replaced blunt stainless blades, 9 3/4"

12 Dinner Size Forks, 7 5/8"

12 Luncheon/Dessert Forks, 6 3/4"

12 Teaspoons/Coffee Spoons, 5 1/2"

12 Large Dinner Spoons, 8 5/8"

12 Place Soup Spoons, 7"

12 Cocktail Forks, 5 3/4"

12 Demitasse Spoons, gold-washed, 4 3/8"

12 Ice Cream Spoons, gold-washed, bright-cut, 5 7/8"

12 Fish Forks, gold-washed, bright-cut, 6 5/8"

1 Sugar Spoon gold-washed w/ bright cut design in bowl, 6 1/8"

1 Flat Handle Master Butter Knife, bright-cut, 7 3/4"

1 Long Salad Set, all-sterling, gold-washed, bright-cut, 11 1/2"

1 Berry Spoon, gold-washed, bright-cut, 9"

1 Soup Ladle, gold-washed, bright-cut, 11"

1 Preserve Spoon, gold-washed, bright-cut, 7"

1 Mustard Ladle, original, gold-washed, 5"

1 Sugar Tong, 5"

Includes bonus brand new storage chest - styles vary.



Excellent condition, with varying monograms on the reverse. This set will be lightly polished and sealed in individual plastic sleeves prior to
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