Antique Gorham CHANTILLY "Cold Meat Serving Fork" - Sterling SIlver

This is a Gorham Chantilly "cold meat fork". It is very large at 8.5" long and approx 78g. This pattern was first produced in 1895, and it accompanied a silver set that was purchased and used in the 1910s. Gorham's Chantilly sterling silver flatware was the most popular silver pattern of the 20th Century. There is good reason for this. While the design of the pieces is classic and ornate, it refrains from unnecessary frills. The pieces are distinctive, elegant, have a substantial feel to them, and are suitable for everyday use. The piece for sale here exemplifies all the virtues of this style in a large format - a large, heavy serving fork.