Whiting Heraldic Sterling, 1880
Whiting Heraldic Sterling is an American sterling silver flatware pattern, produced 1880–1950, identified by the mark WDSHER.
| Maker | Whiting |
|---|---|
| Pattern | Whiting Heraldic Sterling |
| Mark struck | WDSHER |
| Period | 1880–1950 |
| Region | American |
| Type | Flatware pattern |
What does the “WDSHER” mark mean?
The Whiting Heraldic Sterling hallmark, used from 1880 to 1950, indicates a silver pattern renowned for its ornate design and superior craftsmanship. Whiting Manufacturing Company, established in 1866, was celebrated for its innovative patterns and exquisite sterling silver pieces. This particular hallmark exemplifies the late 19th-century American silver artistry, making it a prized addition for collectors of antique silverware.
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.
Other Whiting marks and patterns
- Tifft & Whiting 1840-1853 Hallmark
- T. W. & Co. 1859-1864 Hallmark
- Whiting Manufacturing Co. 1866 - 1924 Hallmark
- Whiting Livingston A-Engraved Sterling, 1915
- Whiting Grecian Sterling, 1882, Monograms
- Whiting Dorothy Vernon Sterling, 1909, Monograms
- Whiting Colonial B-Engraved Sterling, 1907
- Whiting Cinderella Sterling, Monograms
- Whiting No 1 Sterling, 1885
- Whiting Indian Sterling, 1874
- Whiting Prince Albert Sterling, 1855
- Whiting Oval Twist Sterling, 1880