SS United States International Silver Co. Flatware Set (28pcs)
Item: 28pc Flatware Set Make: International Silver Co. Age: Circa 1960 Construction: Silver Plated Metal Condition: Good pre-owned vintage condition.
Signs of wear are consistent with age and use. Details: Vintage silverplate flatware set in International Silver Co. S "Manhattan" pattern, used aboard the SS United States.
Makers marks and marks for US Lines can be found on each piece apart from one teaspoon and the knives. Set Includes: 4 Dinner Knives (9 3/4") 4 Dinner Forks (7 3/4") 4 Butter Knives (6 3/4") 4 Table Spoons (7 3/8") 5 Salad Forks (6 5/8") 4 Teaspoons (6 3/16") 3 Luncheon Forks (7 3/8) Built between 1950 and 1951, the now retired SS United States is the largest ocean liner constructed entirely in the United States, and the fastest ocean liner to cross the Atlantic in either direction.
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