{"product_id":"birks-old-english-sterling-silver-52-piece-monogrammed-flatware-service-with-fitted-chest","title":"Birks Old English Sterling Silver 52 Piece Monogrammed Flatware Service with Fitted Chest Canada c. 1920s-1950s","description":"\u003cp\u003eBirks Old English Sterling Silver 52 Piece Monogrammed Flatware Service with Fitted Chest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Canada c. 1920s-1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandsome 52-piece Henry Birks \u0026amp; Sons sterling silver flatware service in the elegant Old English pattern, featuring slender, tapering handles with subtly lobed terminals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe service bears an engraved script “J” monogram and is offered together with a fitted blue-lined presentation\/storage chest (not original to Birks).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExamined pieces are marked BIRKS STERLING.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBirks is the distinguished Canadian jewelry and silver firm founded in Montreal in 1879. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete Inventory - 52 Pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePiece\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength Each\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGroup Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDinner Forks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 7 3\/4\" Long\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e427 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmaller Forks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 6 7\/8\" Long\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e333 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTablespoon Soup Spoons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 7 1\/8\" Long\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e332 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDemitasse Spoons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 4 1\/8\" Long\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e174 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eButter Spreaders\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 6\" Long\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e158 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGravy Ladle Spoon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 6 1\/4\" Long\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e61 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eServing Spoon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 8 3\/4\" Long\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e79 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eServing Fork\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 7 1\/8\" Long\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKnives\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 8 7\/8\" Long\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot weighed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge Knives\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 10 3\/4\" Long\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot weighed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotals: 52 pieces in all. The 40 weighed forks, spoons, butter spreaders and servers have a combined recorded weight of 1,619 grams. This figure excludes all 12 knives and the storage chest. The knives' blade composition, handle construction, and sterling content have not been independently confirmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChest measures Approximately 3\" High x 14 3\/4\" Long x 10 1\/2\" Wide. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent vintage condition. Normal age-related surface marks and potential tarnish. The blue-lined fitted storage chest is included. Exact condition of all pieces, chest lining, and hinges should be assessed from photographs; no claim is made that the service is unused or free of repairs. Please carefully examine all photographs for condition and details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping information:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fitted storage . The combined flatware and chest weigh 7.9 lbs (actual unpacked weight). Recommended shipping carton: 20\" Long x 16\" Wide x 8\" High. Estimated final packed weight: 12 lbs, including carton and protective packing materials. Verify final weight and dimensions after packing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Birks Sterling","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67725079478522,"sku":"85","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/8614\/4762\/files\/CEFC82A2-0D0F-4A6E-AFBF-55919577F44E.jpg?v=1792001715","url":"https:\/\/pauljacobsantiques.com\/products\/birks-old-english-sterling-silver-52-piece-monogrammed-flatware-service-with-fitted-chest","provider":"Paul Jacobs Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}