Whiting Grecian Sterling, 1882, Monograms

Whiting Grecian Sterling, 1882, Monograms is an American sterling silver flatware pattern, produced 1882–Present, identified by the mark WDSGRE1.

MakerWhiting
PatternWhiting Grecian Sterling, 1882, Monograms
Mark struckWDSGRE1
Period1882–Present
RegionAmerican
TypeFlatware pattern
Whiting Grecian Sterling, 1882, Monograms hallmark, WDSGRE1

What does the “WDSGRE1” mark mean?

The Whiting Grecian Sterling pattern, introduced in 1882 and continuing in various reissues thereafter, is a hallmark example of late–19th-century American neoclassical flatware design. The handle features a clean, architectural silhouette with a gently squared end and a narrow raised border—simple, geometric, and inspired by the symmetry and restraint of ancient Greek design. Unlike heavily ornamented Victorian patterns of the same era, Grecian emphasizes proportion and form over decoration. This example includes monograms, which were commonly added to the smooth central panel of the handle. The internal reference WDSGRE1 corresponds to Whiting/Gorham inventory coding used for documentation and pattern tracking in later decades. The Grecian Sterling pattern remains admired for its timeless balance, durable die-struck construction, and its place among Whiting’s most enduring neoclassical offerings.

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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