UsedLikeNew : Excellent condition
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 - 24
pieces. This set includes:
6 Knives w/stainless blades, 8 1/2" 6 Forks, 7 3/8" 6 Salad Forks, 6 1/4" 6 Teaspoons, 6 1/4" Includes BONUS
brand new storage drawer caddy.
Excellent
condition, with no monograms. This set will be beautifully professionally
polished and sealed in individual plastic sleeves prior to
Listed with ExportYourStore.com
- FEATURED REFINEMENTS : International Sterling Silver
- COMPOSITION : Sterling Silver
- MAKER : International
- 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 - 24
pieces. This set includes:
brand new storage drawer caddy.
Excellent
condition, with no monograms. This set will be beautifully professionally
polished and sealed in individual plastic sleeves prior to
Listed with ExportYourStore.com
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