Up for bid is a very large three-piece roast carving set in the popular WAVERLY pattern by Wallace, introduced in 1890.  The knife is 14 1/4 inches long, the fork is 10 3/4 inches and the sharpening steel is 12 7/8 inches.  The knife blade and steel are plain carbon steel, but the fork tines and the flip-out guard are silver plated.  All three pieces are monogrammed “MCA” as shown.  The handles are marked with the old Wallace trademark and “STERLING” at the joint.

Condition on the set is fairly good.  The knife handle has an unusual curve to one side as shown.  The steel pieces all have stains and minor surface rust from use, and the plating on the fork tines has considerable wear-through.  There are minor handle dings.  Regardless, a rare all-original set in a fine old pattern!