337: PORTER BLANCHARD AND OTHER MODERNIST SILVER FLATWARE

Five sterling silver serving pieces:.

1. A Porter Blanchard (California, 1886-1973) signed large serving spoon marked 'Handmade.'

2. A long-handled cocktail spoon marked Sterling.

3. A Porter Blanchard (California, 1886-1973) signed long-handled pitcher spoon marked 'Handmade.'

4. A Gunner Andersen signed ladle marked 'Hand Wrought.

5. An unsigned ladle marked Sterling and 'Handmade.'
Measure 7 to 12.75 inches. Total weight 14.20 ozt.
Very good condition, noting a monogram on the Porter Blanchard.
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.
$450 - $500