Whiting Colonial B-Engraved Sterling, 1907

Whiting Colonial B-Engraved Sterling is an American sterling silver flatware pattern, produced 1907–Present, identified by the mark WDSCOLB.

MakerWhiting
PatternWhiting Colonial B-Engraved Sterling
Mark struckWDSCOLB
Period1907–Present
RegionAmerican
TypeFlatware pattern
Whiting Colonial B-Engraved Sterling, 1907 hallmark, WDSCOLB

What does the “WDSCOLB” mark mean?

The Whiting Colonial B-Engraved Sterling pattern, introduced in 1907 and continued in various later productions, is a traditional, early-20th-century design rooted in simple Colonial-style shaping. The handle features a smooth, gently tapered form with a rounded terminal, offering a clean and familiar silhouette typical of Whiting’s historical revival patterns. The defining characteristic of this version is the “B-Engraved” decoration—a hand-cut engraved initial or motif placed on the broad upper portion of the handle. This engraving style was commonly ordered as part of the original production and fits naturally within the pattern’s plain field. The internal code WDSCOLB corresponds to Whiting/Gorham’s cataloging and pattern-tracking system for this engraved variant. Overall, Colonial B-Engraved Sterling combines the durability and clarity of Whiting’s die-struck sterling with a personalized engraved flourish, making each piece both functional and individualized.

What is Whiting sterling silver worth?

SebastianCharles Auctions catalogues and sells Whiting 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.

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