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Set, Flatware

Object number2019.100.8 a,b

Manufacturer Oneida Limited

MediumSteel

Credit LineGift of Marilyn Reinhard

DescriptionSteel flatware set with a fork and knife. Steel fork has engraved text on the handle with scrollwork and flowers along the edges; handle narrows as it moves down toward the neck. Fork has four tines with pointed tips. Raised manufacturing text on the back. Steel knife has engraved text on one side of the handle with scrollwork and flowers along the edges; handle narrows as it moves down toward the blade. Blade has a serrated edge along one side and a round tip.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth (a): 7.313 x 0.938 x 0.688 in. (18.6 x 2.4 x 1.7 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (b): 8.25 x 0.813 x 0.25 in. (21 x 2.1 x 0.6 cm)
InscriptionsEngraved text on handle of fork and knife: "Sgro's".

Marks(a)
Raised manufacturing information on back of fork: "ONEIDACRAFT DELUXE STAINLESS".
Historical NotesThis flatware set is part of a collection related to Frank Sgro and the restaurant, Sgro's. Sgro’s restaurant was one of the premiere restaurants in the Pittsburgh area from the 1960s to 1980s. The restaurant was owned by Chef Frank Sgro with his brothers Rocco (Rocky) and Nathan. It was located in Robinson Township and operated from 1966-1985. Frank Sgro was a member of the Culinary Association of Pittsburgh along with Ferdinand Metz who, at the time, was the experimental chef for Heinz. In 1972, Metz was president of the association while Sgro served as a director. They both participated as team members and individuals during the 1972 and 1976 Cooking Olympics (held quadrennially in Frankfurt, Germany), winning both individual and team medals.

Related person Frank Sgro

Related person Rocco Sgro

Related person Nathan Sgro

Previous owner Sgro's

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