A Danish H. Mathiesen silver flatware service

1915-1917, Copenhagen, with assayer's mark of Christian Heise and some with maker's mark H. Mathiesen, the knives silver plate, with a double tower mark and further marks; the service includes 23 dinner knives (8.75''), 20 luncheon knives (8.5''), 30 dinner forks (8.5''), 17 dessert / salad / luncheon forks (7.5'') , 20 tablespoons (7.25''), 18 dessert spoons (8.5''), 10 assorted serving spoons (the largest 11''), 12 demitasse spoons (4.5''), 11 fruit/cocktail forks (5.25''), 1 condiment fork (5.75''), some larger place setting pieces aside from knives monogrammed ''G (or E) HN'', 164 pcs, 157 oz tw. (weighable silver) approximately, est:$3000/5000. Provenance: The Elizabeth Darakjian Trust, Glendale, CA

Condition report

With typical marks, scratches, rubbing, spotting, tarnishing and wear to decoration commensurate with age. Particular tarnishing to knife handles. Knives possibly different in date and or re-bladed. Some fork tines slightly bent.