Wm B. Durgin (American, founded 1880- purchased by Gorham c.1930)
An "Essex" Sterling flatwear service, 178 pieces. Including, eleven dinner knives, eleven medium knives, twelve dinner forks, twelve medium forks, twelve dessert forks, twelve oyster forks, twelve ice tea spoons, twelve citrus spoons, twelve ice creams spoons, eleven bouillon spoons, twelve cream soup spoons, ten demitasse spoons, ten butter spreader, five serving spoons, one meat carving knife, and one meat fork
Marked on back with Drugin makers mark, Sterling, Pat'd, M and one's in plastic marked "Gorham"
Weight of measurable pieces 154.61 troy oz.

Appears to be no bent pieces. Would benefit from polishing.