Whiting American Sterling Koi Theme "Japonisme" Serving Bowl and Servers c.1880

WHITING MANUFACTURING CO.  North Attleboro, MA

“Koi” serving bowl with matching servers   c. 1880

Sterling silver serving bowl and matching servers with applications of Koi fish behind nets, gilt interior

Marks: on base: lion with W in oval (manufacturer’s insignia), STERLING, 2124A, J.E. CALDWELL & CO. (retailer)

H: 4 3/8″ x Dia: 9 3/4″

In 1840 Albert Tifft and William Whiting started their business in North Attleboro, MA  as a jewelry manufacturing company and then in 1866 created the Whiting Mfg. Co. and expanded production into small holloware as well. The Gorham Company bought Whiting in 1926 and all operations were then moved to Providence, R.I.