More on 1936 Coronation Silverplate Flatware

Previously, we posted a couple of entries about 1936 Coronation silverplate flatware and holloware. We’ve been asked to provide a bit more info on the flatware, particularly those pieces produced in addition to the regular place setting pieces. Below is a 1946 advertisement showing some of the pieces in production at that time.

Flatware pieces included in this ad are:

Sugar Spoon
Table Serving Spoon
5 O’Clock Spoon
Pierced Pie Server (also made with a solid blade)
Salad Fork
Cold Meat Fork
Individual Butter Spreader
Master Butter Knife
Iced Tea Spoon
Round Bowl Soup Spoon
Gravy Ladle
After Dinner Coffee Spoon
Pierced Server (tomato/cucumber)
Cocktail Fork
Oval Bowl Soup/Dessert Spoon

The ad states: “The following items, illustrated above, will be available later:”

5 O’Clock Spoon
After Dinner Coffee Spoon
Cold Meat Fork
Gravy Ladle
Pierced Pie Server
Pierced Round Server

Among the pieces produced at a later date is the salad serving set pictured below. These serving pieces have silverplated hollow handles and the remainder is synthetic material.

Above: Coronation bon bon, 4 1/2 inch, a smaller version of the pierced tomato server illustrated in the above advertisement.

The Coronation flatware pieces shown here are not the only pieces which were produced. When looking for replacements, keep in mind that viande sets were also produced and the sizes vary from the dinner size sets. Compare the dimensions of your pieces with those you wish to purchase.

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