1937 Art Deco Nobility Plate "Caprice" Silverware Service for 8 With Hostess Serving Suite - 58 PCS

Details

Description

An absolute time-capsule find for the Art Deco enthusiast or vintage entertainer. This remarkably well-preserved silver-plated flatware set was manufactured … Read more An absolute time-capsule find for the Art Deco enthusiast or vintage entertainer. This remarkably well-preserved silver-plated flatware set was manufactured by Oneida/Nobility Plate in 1937 under the celebrated "Caprice" pattern. Characterized by clean architectural stepped lines and a bold chevron motif, this pattern perfectly embodies the high-style geometric elegance of the late 1930s.

Distributed originally by the Empire Crafts Corporation, Nobility Plate features an extra-heavy silver application over a premium base metal. What makes this collection extraordinarily rare is its pristine, comprehensive condition and the inclusion of a massive 8-piece hostess serving suite. The entire 58-piece collection retains its brilliant, mirror-like luster with virtually no plate loss.

Complete 58-Piece Inventory:
- 8 Dinner Knives (with high-polish stainless steel blades, as shown in image 7)
- 8 Dinner Forks (as shown in image 7)
- 8 Salad/Dessert Forks (as shown in image 7)
- 8 Oval Place/Soup Spoons (as shown in image 8)
- 16 Teaspoons (as shown in image 8)
- 5 Large Serving/Tablespoons (as shown in ⁠images 1 & 5)
- 1 Large Serving/Cold Meat Fork (as shown in ⁠images 1 & 5)
- 1 Master Butter Knife (as shown in ⁠images 1 & 5)
- 1 Jam/Jelly Spoon (as shown in ⁠images 1 & 5)
- 2-Piece Salad Serving Set (Featuring sleek, black-coated composite bowls specifically designed to prevent tarnish from acidic dressings, mated to matching Caprice handles, as shown in image 4)

Included Historical Ephemera & Storage:
- Original Anti-Tarnish Mahogany-Finished Wood Chest: Lined in a vibrant, pristine regal purple velvet/felt fabric featuring a crisp, silk-screened "Nobility Plate" interior emblem.
- Two Branded Flannel Bags: Original Nobility Plate flannel tarnish-resistant storage bags.
- Original Placement Guide Paper Liner: Maps out the precise arrangement for the pieces inside the chest.
- Original Care Booklet: The "Empire Professional Rouge Silver Cloth" brochure detailing proper historical care instructions.
- Original Insurance Certificate: Issued to the original owner by the United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company, a fascinating piece of mid-century consumer history. See less