Whiting 'Arabesque' Solid Sterling Silver Pie Server

Rooted in Moorish design, Whiting's Arabesque features a standing griffin with widespread wings set against a vine, leaf, and rosette background that are the defining elements of arabesque design.

This example is an 8 7/8" long, 2.4 T. oz., all silver, pie server that was retailed by "Ettenheimer [& Co.]," Rochester, New York, as stamped on the handle backside. Other marks include Whiting's "standing lion with a W" emblem, "Sterling," "Pat. 1875," and the number "6."

The handle front is engraved with a fancy, feathered script, "TH" or "IH" monogram in the reserve area.

The 4 1/4" long by 2 5/8" at the widest blade is triangular in shape, flat, with slightly raised sides and a cupped and scalloped heel. The surface is bright cut engraved in a detailed design that mirrors the pattern on the handle.

In very fine condition, this retains clear pattern detail, evidencing only faint polishing softening on the highest points of the griffin's chest. The blade is free of bends, burrs, dents, or tip wear, and the engraving remains crisp and well-defined. The finish is warm and bright overall showing only light surface scratches, largely on the blade backside, consistent with age.