Allan Adler (1916-2002, American)
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Description
A "Starlit" sterling silver flatware service, circa 1950s
Each marked: Allan Adler / Handhammered / Sterling
Each hand-hammered sterling silver, comprising 12 hollow-handled New French place knives (9.625"), 12 place forks (7.5"), 12 salad forks (6.25"), 12 cream soup spoons (6.75"), 12 teaspoons (6.125"), 2 table/serving spoons (7.75"), 1 serving fork (7.875"), and 1 gravy ladle (6.125"), 64 pieces
Weighable sterling: 93.55 oz. troy approximately
Notes: Allan Adler, an American silversmith, is widely known for completing commissions of silverware and holloware for a large clientele of Hollywood celebrities during the early 1940s. He designed crowns for the Miss Universe and Miss USA pageants and mini-Oscar trophies for the Academy Award winners. Referred to as the "Silversmith to the Stars,"? he manufactured a silver coffee urn for John F. Kennedy's presidential campaign. He also designed silver pieces for Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson, and Tom Hanks.
Each marked: Allan Adler / Handhammered / Sterling
Each hand-hammered sterling silver, comprising 12 hollow-handled New French place knives (9.625"), 12 place forks (7.5"), 12 salad forks (6.25"), 12 cream soup spoons (6.75"), 12 teaspoons (6.125"), 2 table/serving spoons (7.75"), 1 serving fork (7.875"), and 1 gravy ladle (6.125"), 64 pieces
Weighable sterling: 93.55 oz. troy approximately
Notes: Allan Adler, an American silversmith, is widely known for completing commissions of silverware and holloware for a large clientele of Hollywood celebrities during the early 1940s. He designed crowns for the Miss Universe and Miss USA pageants and mini-Oscar trophies for the Academy Award winners. Referred to as the "Silversmith to the Stars,"? he manufactured a silver coffee urn for John F. Kennedy's presidential campaign. He also designed silver pieces for Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson, and Tom Hanks.
Condition
Overall good condition with tarnishing and light scratches commensurate with age. Weight does not include hollow-handled items. Includes storage case.
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Allan Adler (1916-2002, American)
Estimate $5,000 - $7,000
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