Vintage Voos Co. Cutlery Set 12 Pc French Ivory & Black Pearlized Celluloid & Stainless Steel - Connecticut
Description: Complete 12-piece Empire brand vintage flatware set manufactured by The Voos Company of New Haven, Connecticut. This mid-20th century set features six dinner forks and six matching butter knives. The handles are crafted from a lovely French Ivory with a warm pearlized yellow hue, framed by bold black side edges that give the set a striking Art Deco flair. It retains its original vintage box and makers' paper guarantee card.
Note: Refer to" Condition" below and Photographs for additional information.
Circa: 1930s-1950s
Dimensions: Fork - Length: 7 3/8", Butter Knives - Length: 8 3/8". Original Box: 11 3/4" x 9 1/2" x 3/4"
Product Weight: 1 pound 6 ounces
Primary Material: Celluloid, Stainless Steel
Brand: Empire Brand
Maker: The Voos Company
Origin: New Haven, Connecticut, United States (161 Porter Street)
Maker Marks or Historical Marks: On blade of knives; VOOS (with arrow logo)
Stainless, Fork: Stainless Steel (on back)
Condition: Used. Cutlery: Considered good vintage condition. Handles are structurally sound with some scratches. Stainless steel blades and tines show minor signs of use with some light scratches. Discolored nick on bottom of one handle (as shown).
Original Box: Inserts still remain with minor signs of age, wear and discoloration. Exterior cardboard lid and base shows some spotty vintage staining and wear. Please review photographs for visual condition.
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