37 Pieces Oneida Community Plate flatware Art Deco- 1930 \"Noblesse\" pattern For Sale

These 37 pieces of estate, Oneida Community Plate flatware set in the 1930’s is of the silver plated \"Noblesse\" pattern. 36 pieces are not monogramed. 1 large spoon has a T in the diamond space (see photos).

This collection includes:

4 dinner forks
4 salad forks
2 broth, spoons
4 dinner knives with community stainless steel blades
2 large serving spoons (one with monogramed T)
1 butter, knife
6 teaspoons. (one with rough edging)
6 small thin knives
1 tablespoon
7 Soup spoons.

Pieces vary in Condition of wear, but were obviously well used.Pieces have not been polished and show tarnishing. 1 TEASPOON shows a bit of roughage around the edge- possibly from a garbage disposal (??)

The Oneida Noblesse pattern is a highly celebrated, discontinued line of high-quality silver-plated flatware and hollowware introduced by the Oneida Community in 1930. It is widely recognized by collectors as a quintessential example of Art Deco design applied to American tableware.

More Info:

· 20th-century silverware, Noblesse features clean, architectural lines. It is distinctively geometric, characterized by a striking diamond motif engraved at the base of the handle.

· Energy and Modernity: Alongside its sister pattern, Deauville (1929), Noblesse was designed to convey energy, sleek modernity, and a forward-looking aesthetic during the onset of the Great Depression.

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· The Brand: Produced under Oneida\'s premium \"Community Plate\" hallmark grade, this silverware was manufactured using a heavy layering of silver over a base metal, ensuring excellent durability.

· Era of Transformation: The pattern was introduced right before the company rebranded from Oneida Community Limited to Oneida Ltd. in 1935. The commercial success of these distinct Art Deco styles helped sustain the company\'s premium tableware division during economic hardships.

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