Antique Meriden Cutlery Co. Sterling & Mother-of-Pearl Knives (Set of 12)
Here we have a beautiful 12-piece antique flatware set by Meriden Cutlery Co., presented in its original fitted roll. Each knife features a luminous mother-of-pearl handle, typical of late Victorian to early Edwardian design. The blades are silver-plated, bearing the Meriden hallmark and model number on the reverse.
The craftsmanship and proportions indicate this was a dessert or luncheon knife setThe set remains in its period felt-lined storage roll, designed to protect the pearl handles from abrasion and humidity.Original set is 13, but there are 12 knives.
Meriden Cutlery Co. was founded in 1855 in Meriden, Connecticut, and later became part of the larger International Silver Company conglomerate by 1898. Their sterling-mounted mother-of-pearl cutlery was considered among the finest American silverplate production of the period, often rivaling English firms such as Walker & Hall or Mappin Brothers in quality.
The sterling ferrule mark and decorative neoclassical motif align with the 1890s–1905 aesthetic—a transitional period from ornate Victorian toward the more restrained Edwardian style.
Dimensions: Each approx. 9" L
Weight: 2 oz each (24 oz total set)
Markings: Meriden Cutlery Co. with hallmark, pattern number “12”; ferrules stamped STERLING
Material: Mother-of-pearl handles, sterling silver collars, silver-plated blades
Origin: Meriden, Connecticut, USA
Date: Circa 1890–1910
