International Silver Prelude Sterling, 1939
International Silver Prelude Sterling is an American sterling silver flatware pattern by International Silver Co., introduced 1939.
| Maker | International Silver Co. |
|---|---|
| Pattern | International Silver Prelude Sterling |
| Period | Introduced 1939 |
| Region | American |
| Type | Flatware pattern |
Description
Prelude is a 1939 International Silver pattern designed by Alfred G. Kintz. It has a slender handle with raised borders running down a fluted stem and a romantic floral top. International also made matching hollowware. The flatware stayed in production for decades and later pieces were made offshore, and collectors tend to prefer the older pieces for their sharper detail. Look for International Sterling and often the Prelude name on the back of the handle when you sort a set.
What is International Silver Co. sterling silver worth?
SebastianCharles Auctions catalogues and sells International Silver Co. sterling silver at auction from our gallery at 5263 Edina Industrial Blvd, Edina, Minnesota. Value depends on the individual piece and its condition, and on the number of place settings in a flatware service. Send photographs of the mark and the piece for a free auction estimate, or call (612) 280-1377. Formal written appraisals are billed hourly from $150, with most reports delivered within two weeks.