Whiting Radiant Sterling, 1895
Whiting Radiant Sterling is an American sterling silver flatware pattern, introduced in 1895, identified by the mark WDSRAD.
| Maker | Whiting |
|---|---|
| Pattern | Whiting Radiant Sterling |
| Mark struck | WDSRAD |
| Period | 1895 |
| Region | American |
| Type | Flatware pattern |

What does the “WDSRAD” mark mean?
This hallmark belongs to the Whiting Manufacturing Company, marked by their 'Radiant' sterling silver pattern introduced in 1895. The hallmark features the 'WDSRAD' inscription, indicative of the intricate designs Whiting was known for during this period. Renowned for its elaborate and artistic silverware, Whiting's 'Radiant' pattern is a testament to the elegance of late 19th-century American silversmithing.
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