Preliminary identification
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Overview
A lush, romantic sterling silver flatware service featuring the 'Wild Rose' pattern, characterized by deeply chased floral clusters and scrolled edges. This comprehensive set is housed in a dedicated mahogany-finish silver chest on a standing frame, designed to be a permanent piece of dining room furniture.
Story
Launched in 1940, this pattern captured a longing for traditional romance just as the world entered WWII. It turned every meal into a garden party, representing the peak of American silver manufacturing and domestic elegance.
Maker / Origin
The International Silver Company was a conglomerate of the finest New England silversmiths, including the legendary Rogers and Meriden Britannia. They dominated the 20th-century market by combining industrial precision with the hand-finished artistry of master engravers.
Condition & Value
The silver shows a healthy patina with minor surface scratches consistent with light use; the wooden chest shows some wear to the finish on the lid edges. The blue felt lining appears well-preserved, which is vital for preventing tarnish. Excellent condition overall.
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.