304: PORTER BLANCHARD AND OTHER MODERNIST SILVER SERVERS

The two piece salad serving set signed Porter Blanchard (California, 1886-1973) and marked 'Handmade' is paired with another two-piece set of cast sterling silver in the Danish Modern style bearing a back stamp of STERLING.
Measure 9.5 to 9.75 inches, total weight 15.78 ozt.
Very good condition throughout, no damage, repair or heavy wear. There are no engraved monograms.
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.
$400 - $600