A SET OF TWELVE AMERICAN STERLING SILVER SALAD FORKS, DURGIN, CHRYSANTHEMUM, RETAILED BY J.J. FREEMAN, CIRCA 1900, pattern issued in 1893, each tapered handle encrusted with chrysanthemums in various stages of bloom, centering an engraved monogram, verso marked with a script letter "D," an "E," and "Sterling 925/1000 Patent," six forks marked with retailer, length: 7 1/2"; together with a gilt washed bowl spoon engraved "Baby," length: 4 1/4," total approximate weight: 24.77 troy oz.