Set, Flatware

Object number2015.99.86 a-e

Manufacturer International Silver Company

MediumSilver; Metal

Credit LineGift of Macy's Inc.

DescriptionFive-piece Kaufmann's silverplate flatware set consisting of cocktail fork, dinner fork, dinner knife, iced tea spoon, and tablespoon. Each object has two groups of bands at the neck and an inscribed "K" on top of handle.DimensionsLength x Width x Depth (a): 6 × 0.625 × 0.563 in. (15.2 × 1.6 × 1.4 cm)
Length x Width x Depth (b): 7.188 × 1 × 0.688 in. (18.3 × 2.5 × 1.7 cm)
Length x Width x Depth (c): 9.375 × 0.875 × 0.438 in. (23.8 × 2.2 × 1.1 cm)
Length x Width x Depth (d): 8.125 × 1.188 × 0.625 in. (20.6 × 3 × 1.6 cm)
Length x Width x Depth (e): 7.438 × 1.625 × 0.875 in. (18.9 × 4.1 × 2.2 cm)
InscriptionsEach piece of flatware (a-e) has inscribed "K" on top of handle.
Marks(a) Raised text on reverse of neck "INTERNATIONAL S. CO."
(b) Raised text on reverse of neck "INTERNATIONAL S. CO. XII".
(d) Raised text on reverse of neck "INTERNATIONAL S. CO. TRIPLE"; the "TRIPLE" is inscribed.
(e) Raised text on reverse of neck "INTERNATIONAL S. CO."
Historical NotesPart of a collection of artifacts that document the downtown location of Kaufmann’s (became Macy’s) department store. This large collection of items was field gathered from the downtown location of Macy’s (formerly Kaufmann’s) after the store’s final closing was announced in the fall of 2015.

Related institution Kaufmann's Department Store (1871 - 2005)

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