We present for your consideration this collection of 5 sterling silver Salad Forks , classic vintage Pattern Romance of the Sea by Wallace Silversmiths, designed by William S Warren , Solid sterling. 1.61 troy ounce each. Each measures 6 1/2 inches long. 254 grams. Weight: 9.3 oz Measurements: 6 1/2 inches each, 761794, listed at Silver Superstore for $329 dollars apiece. .............. PATTERN : Romance of the Sea was part of the Third Dimension Beauty Collection designed by William S Warren for Wallace Silversmiths , the last of six classic designs that have set Wallace Silversmiths apart. The surging sea and the abundant riches of nature found beneath its waves find expression in sterling silver Romance of the Sea. Bubbling waves rise in a crescendo of curves, cresting beneath a shell symbolizing Neptune's bounty. This pattern is now considered "Made To Order". . If it's not in stock, the item can take up to 18 months to be delivered. The original 1950's pieces are the hardest to obtain. .................... HISTORY : The founder of Wallace Silversmiths, Robert Wallace was born in Prospect, Connecticut on November 13, 1815. He was the son of Scottish immigrant and silversmith James Wallace and his wife Irene (Williams), who had immigrated in the late 18th century. At the age of 16, Robert Wallace became an apprentice to Captain William Mix, a renowned spoon maker for the Meriden Britannia Co. Having mastered the art of silver craft, Robert Wallace left his apprenticeship, purchased a dilapidated gristmill, and began to produce his own cutlery. By 1833, Wallace’s silver shop was up and running. As Wallace was skilled in the art of spoon making, Wallace’s only product was spoons. Wallace moved his factory from Cheshire, Connecticut to a point on the Quinnipiac River in Wallingford, Connecticut. Wallace realized the importance of diversifying his business and began producing a complete range of flatware using the nickel alloy formula. It is from these humble beginnings that the Wallace Silversmiths were born. For the next five decades, Wallace did contract work, producing cutlery for a number of firms throughout the world. In 1855, Wallace partnered with Samuel Simpson to produce German flatware. Later, Wallace would partner with a group of managers with the Meriden Britannia Co. At this point, the company was called Wallace, Simpson, and Co., and by 1865, the business was worth $100,000. By 1871, Wallace had purchased the balance of his partner’s shares and together with two of his sons renamed the growing company R. Wallace and Sons Mfg. Co. In 1875, Wallace introduced the first three sterling patterns to feature the esteemed Wallace name - Hawthorne, The Crown, and St. Leon. As American’s Gilded Age gathered steam, the firm saw continued success with additional sterling flatware designs. Its reputation for quality continued to grow in the early twentieth century, and more patterns were developed. Robert Wallace died on June 1, 1892, and the sons and son-in-law continued the business. Following the company’s aggressive expansion, it released a series of cutlery patterns, created by designer William S. Warren - called the Third Dimension Beauty collection - that would prove to be its most popular, they included Rose Point (1934), Sir Christopher (1936), Stradivari (1937), Grande Baroque (1941), Grand Colonial (1942), and Romance of the Sea (1950) combine timeless elegance with the quality craft for which Wallace is known. These patterns are called "Three Dimension" because the design of these patterns, are apparent from the front, back, or profile. Each of these patterns remains popular. In 1947, the designer wrote a book - and it was published by Wallace Silversmiths - called "Wallace Beauty Moods in Silver" to discuss five of the six "Three Dimension" designs, following the book came the last of the patterns Romance of the Sea.

Great condition with minimal wear.