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 - 32 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" 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
Listed with ExportYourStore.com
- AGE : Post-1940
- BRAND : International Silver
- PATTERN : Vision
- TYPE : Flatware - Sets
- FEATURED REFINEMENTS : International Sterling Silver
- COMPOSITION : Sterling Silver
- MAKER : International
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 - 32 pieces. This set includes:
Knives w/stainless blades, 8 1/2"
Forks, 7 3/8"
Salad Forks, 6 1/4"
Teaspoons, 6 1/4"
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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