An American Silver Flatware Service, Frank W. Smith & Co., Gardner, MA, 20th century

Fiddle Thread pattern, engraved with arms and motto DEO REG PATRIAE, comprising:
twelve dinner knives
twelve dinner forks
twelve lunch knives
twelve lunch forks
twelve butter spreaders
twelve cake forks
five cocktail forks, unengraved
twenty-four teaspoons
twelve dessert spoons
twelve bouillon spoons
twelve iced tea spoons
two-piece salad serving set
139 pieces, in fitted case

knives with stainless blades, some overall wear, box with many scratches, otherwise good condition
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