This is a silver-plated flatware service produced by Oneida in the Milady pattern, which was first introduced in 1940. The design reflects Art Deco influences, characterized by clean linear borders and stylized foliate motifs at the base of the handles. The collection includes 12 dinner knives, 12 dinner forks, 12 salad forks, and 12 teaspoons, along with six serving and specialty pieces such as a gravy ladle, master butter knife, cocktail fork, and sugar spoons. 54 pieces total. The pieces feature silver-plated handles, with the knife blades constructed of stainless steel.

Markings include the words Heirloom Plate stamped in a Gothic-style font on the handles, and STAINLESS marked on the knife blades. The service is housed in a two-tier wooden storage chest with a mahogany-colored finish. The chest is designed with a lift-top lid containing knife racks and a lower drawer fitted with a brass-tone handle. The interior is lined with brown anti-tarnish fabric.

Chest: 16 inches x 11 inches x 6 inches
Dinner knife: 9 inches long
Large serving spoon: 8.25 inches long
Dinner fork: 7.5 inches long
Salad fork: 6.75 inches long
Teaspoon: 6 inches long.


The flatware pieces exhibit surface scratches, minor wear, and varying degrees of tarnish throughout, which is consistent with age and typical household use. No monograms are present on the pieces shown. The wooden chest shows minor exterior scuffing and small scratches but remains structurally sound with functional hinges and drawer hardware.