221: A 46-PIECE SET OF GORHAM VERSAILLES STERLING SILVER

The forty-six piece set is comprised of twelve 7.75-inch forks; twelve 6.75-inch bullion soup spoons; twelve 7.5-inch iced tea spoons; three 8.5-inch cream soup spoons; an 8.75-inch shell serving spoon; two cold meat forks; three place spoons; a 9.5-inch pasta server; a 12-inch pie server; two-piece carving set.
Measure from 6.75 to 12 inches. Total weight excluding pieces with filled handles is 83.15 ozt.
Very good condition, noting monograms on the back of some handles.
Provenance: The estate of Morton and Estelle Sosland.In Kansas City, the Sosland family name is synonymous with both giving, and the arts. Of their many contributions to the community, 'The Soslands gave one of the nation's finest private collections of American Indian art to the Nelson-Atkins' museum (nelson-atkins.org). The content of this auction bears testament to their keen eye and varied interests. No property has been added; each lot here originates with the Sosland family and sells without reserve.
$2,000 - $2,500