Lunt Silversmiths is an American manufacturer of fine sterling, silver-plate and stainless steel flatware, holloware, and giftware established in 1902 based in Greenfield, MA. In 1902, George C. Lunt, an engraver in the A .F. Towle & Son company, bought the business and renamed it Rogers, Lunt and Bowlen Co. The company has remained in the Lunt family hands since the founding. In 1935, the name was changed to Lunt Silversmiths, which it remains until today. Lunt's Embassy Scroll pattern was chosen by the U.S. government as its official tableware in all U.S. embassies and consulates around the world. In late 2009, the company sold its name and inventory to competitor Reed & Barton. In early 2010, the company filed for bankruptcy protection and all remaining manufacturing & inventory assets at the factory were sold at auction.
The "Contrast" pattern was designed by Nord Bowlen for Lunt Silversmith.
This is a 4 piece, 4 place setting set including Dinner Fork, Dinner Knife, Teaspoon and Soup Spoon. 16 Total pieces.
Each piece is engraved in block with a "L".
Handles: All 16 pieces have black nylon handles.
Composition: The forks and spoons are Sterling Silver .925 and the knives have Stainless Steel blades.
Pattern: Contrast
Size: Dinner Fork 7.5", Tea Spoon 6.25", Soup Spoon 7", Dinner Knife 9.25".
Marked: "Lunt Sterling" on the back of each spoon and fork, "Stainless" marked on the knife blade.
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