Whiting Heraldic Sterling, 1880, Monograms
Whiting Heraldic Sterling, 1880, Monograms is an American sterling silver flatware pattern, produced 1880–1950, identified by the mark WDSHER1.
| Maker | Whiting |
|---|---|
| Pattern | Whiting Heraldic Sterling, 1880, Monograms |
| Mark struck | WDSHER1 |
| Period | 1880–1950 |
| Region | American |
| Type | Flatware pattern |

What does the “WDSHER1” mark mean?
This hallmark from 1880 represents the Whiting Manufacturing Company's 'Heraldic' sterling silver pattern, known for its intricate monogram designs. Whiting was a prominent American silver manufacturer, renowned for producing high-quality silverware during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Items with this hallmark are sought after by collectors for their exquisite craftsmanship and historical significance in American silver history.
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