#48 • Holmes and Edwards inlaid silver plate flatware

Part of THE SECRET SAUCE (timed auction by Beck Estates)

High bid $95.00

Status: Sold

Category: Tableware

Collection of silver plate flatware is by Holmes and Edwards. They invented the process of placing a layer of sterling silver into flatware where the greatest wear occurs; this was to prevent base metal from showing through after years of use. Flatware includes 28 dinner forks, 12 salad forks, 12 dinner knives, 14 tablespoons, 12 tablespoons, three serving spoons, 12 demitasse spoons, lemon fork, butter knife, sugar spoon. Included is the original Holmes and Edwards silver chest.