Whiting Fantasy Pattern
This amazing antique sterling fish set would probably date about 1890 and has what is known as pearling which is a chasing of small dots or bubbles from inside creating a sort of nautical or marine effect. Under the direction of Charles Osborne Whiting used acid etching and applied sea horses to create unique pieces in the Fantasy pattern. This particular set was either special ordered or purchased as a presentation for a yacht owner and most likely used on board the vessel. The gilded age was a period of extreme opulence.
Another piece of the Fantasy pattern by Whiting. Notice the acid etched seaweed on the plate at the center.
This rare and important inkwell has the same pearling as Whiting pieces. Probably the result of Charles Osborne moving back and forth between the two companies.
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