Durgin/Gorham "Fairfax" Sterling Silver Spoon Set
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1910
This collection comprises twenty sterling silver spoons in the "Fairfax" pattern, which was designed in 1910 by Barton Pickering Jenks (1870-1941) and produced by Durgin/Gorham in Providence, Rhode Island.
The set consists of varied sizes to serve different functions: three tablespoons measuring 8-3/8 inches in length, twelve soup or dessert spoons measuring 7-1/8 inches, two teaspoons at 5-3/4 inches, two bouillon spoons at 5-1/4 inches, and one demitasse spoon measuring 4-1/8 inches. Together, the twenty pieces have a combined weight of 26.47 troy ounces. The design features a distinct, elegant profile characteristic of the pattern.
Most of the spoons are personalized with the engraved monogram "MVT" on the handle. The collection reflects standard early 20th-century silver production, showcasing the craftsmanship associated with the Durgin and Gorham firms during the period. The assortment provides a comprehensive range of table service pieces, unified by the classic "Fairfax" aesthetic and the recurring monogram found on the majority of the items in this set.
Evidence at a glance
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Physical characteristics
- Material
- sterling silver
- Piece count
- 20
- Total weight
- 26.47 t. oz.
Technical characteristics
- Pattern
- Fairfax
Design
- Monogram
- MVT
Identification
- Source note
- Described from a single auction-house listing published on Invaluable (reproduced with Invaluable's permission). Details apply to that one example; other examples of the type may differ, and the listing is supplementary evidence, not authentication.
- Maker named in listing
- Durgin/Gorham
Catalogue references
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