WMF Fraser Irving Harper Mid Century Carving Set 8852 Cromargan Germany Box MCM For Sale

Designed in the 1960s by celebrated American designer Irving Harper (famed design director at George Nelson Associates and creator of the Nelson Marshmallow Sofa and Sunburst Clock), this 2-piece carving set represents a high watermark of mid-century industrial cutlery. Manufactured in West Germany by WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik) and distributed via Fraser\'s Stainless (New York), this set (#8852) completely rethought traditional dining tools by stripping away ornamental clutter in favor of smooth, continuous satin stainless steel contours.Crafted from WMF\'s signature Cromargan 18/8 stainless steel, the carving knife features a high-grade tempered cutting steel blade engineered for exceptional long-term sharpness. The matching two-prong carving fork exhibits fluid, sculptural proportions. Complete with its rare original red presentation display box bearing the printed Irving Harper designer bio inside the lid, this set serves as both a fully functional dining asset and an archivist-grade piece of 20th-century American design history.

Key Features & Technical Specifications:

• Designer: Irving Harper for Fraser\'s Stainless / WMF

• Model Designation: #8852 Two-Piece Carving Set

• Material Composition: Premium WMF Cromargan 18/8 Stainless Steel with tempered steel cutting blade

• Finish: Seamless satin matte handles with high-lustre working ends

• Provenance Markings: Stamped box end panels with model #8852, interior lid designer bio insert, and embossed WMF hallmarks

SFS Conservation & Workshop Audit:

• Cutlery Care: Chemically cleansed with 99% isopropyl alcohol and hand-detailed with ultra-fine microfiber wipes to preserve original satin factory patina.

• Packaging Conservation: Dry soot sponge restoration applied to paperboard surfaces of the original red display box to mitigate dust and toning.

• Functional Status: 100% operational with sharp, undamaged blade edge and rigid fork tines.

• Cosmetic Note: Box shows minor vintage shelf edge wear and light scuffing consistent with age; contents remain in excellent collector condition.

Physical Dimensions & Measurements:

• Overall Set Footprint (In Box): 14.0 in (L) × 3.5 in (W) × 1.25 in (H)

• Total Pre-Packaging Weight: 1.25 z/8uwbra][SKU: z/8uwbra][CATEGORY: Kitchenware / Vintage Flatware][QUANTITY: 1][BRAND: WMF / Fraser\'s Stainless][MANUFACTURER: Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik][DESIGNER: Irving Harper][MODEL_NUMBER: 8852][MPN: 8852][ERA: 1960s Mid-Century Modern][PRODUCTION_PERIOD: 1960-1969][COUNTRY_OF_ORIGIN: Germany][MATERIAL: WMF Cromargan 18/8 Stainless Steel][FINISH: Satin Matte Handles / High-Polish Tempered Blades][SET_INCLUDES: 1 Slicing Knife / 1 Carving Fork][INCLUSIONS: Original Red Presentation Box / Typography Insert][DIMENSIONS: 14.0 x 3.5 x 1.25 in][WEIGHT: 1.25 lbs][ESTIMATED_PACKED_WEIGHT: 2.0 lbs][CONTAINER_LOCATION: Garage Shelf 6][LOGISTICS_LOCATION: HQ][PACKAGING_TYPE_ENFORCED: Tier S][TOTAL_CUBIC_ALLOCATION: 67.33][BILL_OF_MATERIALS: White Elastic Cord / 8x8x14 Box][CREATION_DATE: 2026-06-16][PURCHASE_DATE: 2026-05-22][SOURCE_LOCATION: FB Marketplace Acq Agent][COST_OF_GOODS_SOLD: 10.00][ORIGINAL_VALUE: 35.00][CURRENT_MARKET_VALUE: 85.00][TARGET_PRICE: 125.00][TARGET_CHANNELS: Chairish / / Etsy][CONTENT_OPPORTUNITY_MATRIX: Medium][ARCHIVE_PARTNER: Rich][PARTNER_RATE: 40][FUNCTIONAL_STATUS: 100% Operational / Fully Functional][COSMETIC_GRADE: Grade 3 / Excellent (Minor Box Shelf Wear)][PRESERVATION_STEPS: Stainless Steel: Isopropyl alcohol 99% + microfiber wipe / Box: Dry soot sponge for paper restoration / Edge stabilization with neutral pH archival PVA glue / 1mm white elastic cord replacement][SFS_PERSONA: Mid-Century Aesthete][SFS_ASSET_METADATA_END]