A partial flatware service of early Birks Sterling to include: 5 large serving spoons, 12 table spoons, 12 teaspoons, 4 coffee spoons, 2 ladles, 13 butter knives (stainless blades), along with 4 similar teaspoons, monogrammed M, weighable silver 1576 grams, butter knife weight 1121 grams, total weight 2697 grams.