Largest Single Worldwide Source and Information on the varied designs and patterns of US Navy Silverplate Flatware of Navy Forks, Navy Spoons and Navy Knives used aboard ship and shore between the late 1800's, Spanish American War, Great White Fleet, WWI, WWII, Korea and Vietnam-era's!

Front and Back of King's Pattern Flatware Note the Engraved Fouled Anchor on front, USN engraved on Back! First produced in late 1880's for the US Navy - over 20 different flatware pieces! Soup to Nuts Collection

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The Pirate's Lair offers to you expert information and photographic documentation of the many and varied designs and patterns of silverplate flatware used by The US Navy. In general, the United States Government authorized the Department of the Navy to purchase dinnerware and tableware for its enlisted and officer corps from leading silverware producers and brands such as Wm Rodgers & Son, 1847 Rodgers, Carlton Plate, Stratford Plate, Andover and Court Plate, Community Silver, Tudor Plate, Niagra Plate, National Silver Co, nobility plate, International Silver Co, Holmes & Edwards, Plaza Heirloom Plate among many others. Click Here To View over 35 Different US Navy Flatware Patterns.

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Historically, silverware producers offered from the very plain to very intricate and beautiful general designs and patterns which could be purchased and used by the general public "as is", or they could also be slightly modified for a more personal touch or customization by adding say an engraved family crest, the initials of the family patriarch or matriarch, or in the case of the US Navy the initials USN and/or a Fouled Anchor Design!

A little known fact is that the very popular King's Pattern (standardized as the US Navy's official silverware), was the ONLY silverplated flatware design made in America at the time (ca late 1880's) which had almost every conceivable flatware and serving piece. This "King's Design" which was first introduced in the late 1880's (and still produced through the 1960's) by every major silverware manufacturer in the United States and it was truly America's first world-class silverplated flatware offering rivaling anything from Europe.

It is also believed to be the US Navy in adopting the King's Design (sometimes known as the Seashell Pattern) that insisted upon the silverware manufacturer's to produce an entire and complete placesetting of the many Navy Forks, Navy Knives and Navy Spoons used for very formal "Head's of State Dinners". Essentially the Navy said, "We need and will buy lots of silverplated flatware and serving pieces, however it needs to be in the King's Pattern using an engraved Fouled Anchor on the top front with handle with the initials USN on the back." The seashell look also gave it that nautical feel.

The King's Design was appropriately named because the US Government and Navy needed a single set of formal dinnerware which was literally "fit for a King" and made to impress! The "King's Pattern" was literally America's first cohesive and complete set of fine silverplated flatware produced on a mass scale, and was initiated by the needs of the US Government in it's post-Civil War diplomatic efforts to gain proper recognition as a dominant player on the world's stage. Initially, many of the "King's Design" pieces were only made available to the US Navy and not made for general consumption!

Remember that prior to the introduction of large propeller driven transport aircraft (and certainly jet airliners), whenever ANY government wanted to engage in diplomatic efforts or to "show the flag" the ONLY way to do so was through it's Navy! So when a Presidential envoy, Diplomat or Naval Attache' was required to visit a foriegn nation the ONLY means to do so was to sail there, and depending on the severity of the visit it was the Navy's battleships and dreadnaughts along with a flotilla of supporting vessels which transported the dignitaries to their destination. So logically speaking whenever these dignitaries needed to entertain their counterparts in formal dining-in ceremonies, or signing of treaty's and pacts, they needed to do so aboard the ships they sailed in on! Hence, it was due to these situations where the US Government tasked the US Navy to provide the dining rooms and accoutremants aboard it's Flagships so as to properly entertain Kings, Queens, Emperor's and other Heads of State.

Keeping in mind that in the pre-Civil War years of the late 19th and early 20th Centuries America was still looked upon as being populated and led by unrefined ruffians lacking in both style and sophistication. One of the visible and significant ways to dispel this was to show by example that we as a country knew which fork to use for salad and which spoon to use for soup! Based upon this need to show the world that we were no longer the upstart revolutionaries who didn't know a bayonet from a serving knife the US Government charged the US Navy and it's attendant Naval Officer Corps to be the shining examples of the "new" America. This certainly reasonated with the Department of the Navy as it was already very much a rigid social caste system where the Naval Officer was considered to be from the "upper crust" of our social structure, and was well bred.

As such, one of the many requirements of the well-bred Naval Officer was to learn how to dine properly in the company of gentlemen and gentle ladies, Kings, Queens, Presidents and Emperors. The "how to dine properly" standardized training actually began for the Naval Officer when they were just plebes in the US Naval Academy. While many a plebe came from the "well to do" families and upper crust of the social framework within America (and inherently knew that a napkin wasn't to be used to blow one's nose). These basic table manners needed to be further refined into a standardized set of practical procedures, decorum, and ceremony followed by all Naval Officer's. Hence, the combination of well-refined, well-bred Naval Officer's would be used as the core of our diplomatic missions needed to have equally refined and complete set of beautiful and elegant dinnerware and tableware for entertaining. Again, this fit perfectly into the self-image and stature of the US Navy.

So, in the late 1880's the US Government through the Department of the Navy selected the "King's Design" pattern of silverplated flatware as it's official dining-in tableware used for breakfast, lunch, dinner and on formal occasions. It is anecdotal that the US Navy had a very large influence over the design, pattern, and the various pieces to be produced using the "King's Pattern". Just like today, due to its popularity the King's Pattern was de-militarized and copied by other leading silverware manufacturers for commercial mass production.

While the King's Design was the "official" Navy Silverware, there were many other popular patterns (35+ at last count) which were also purchased and used by the US Navy at local command levels, and they typically only consisted of a single fork, spoon and knife in that pattern. Some of these patterns sometimes had both a dinner fork and a lunch fork, a table spoon and a tea spoon, and a single knife used for all meals.

But by far it was the "King's Design" (again, also known as the Seashell Pattern) which many Naval history buffs are familiar with given its intricate yet elegant pattern with the tradtional US Navy Fouled Anchor engraved on the front top handle with USN engraved on the back top handle. However while the King's Pattern was the standard flatware used for both formal and informal dining aboard ship and shore facilities, the individual Captains and Commanders as well as the many Officer's Clubs found within the Navy were given latitude to select other flatware patterns which struck their fancy to be used as their "personal dinnerware". Towards this end The Pirate's Lair has been diligently collecting many of these rare and hard to find patterns of which we now have identitied over 35 designs. The one common thing that ALL of these patterns and designs have is the monogram USN engraved onto the handles which signifies that they were made specifically for and used by the US Navy.
Call The Pirate's Lair 540-659-6209 for further information. NOTE: That all of the below RARE Naval Flatware Patterns can be made into beautiful bracelets for only $95. as a Special Order Item! What better gift than bracelet made from these authentic 70+ year old rare utensils which were used in the Officer's Wardroom aboard ship! Note also that we do have bracelets in stock and ready to ship using the 4 most popular bracelets for only $75. each

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Pattern Name and Date:Windsor 19th Century Producer: WM Rogers & Son	Click Photo!	Simple USN Initials with unique rounded bowl	US Navy Mustard Spoon or Condiment Spoon used with a Mustard or Condiment Pot	Not For Sale
Pattern Name and Date:Threaded Oval S 1870's to 1880's Producer: Wilcox International Silver	Click Photo!	Stylized USN Initials ca. 1860's to 1890's - Most likely late 1870's to late 1880's but cannot confirm	US Navy Teaspoon - stem reads "wilcox silverplate" and followed possibly by "82" and "73"	Not For Sale
Pattern Name and Date:Grenoble 1906 Producer: Wm A Rogers	Click Photo!	The Grenoble Pattern was designed, produced and patent dated April 17, 1906 by Wm A Rogers, or William A Rogers - This was a complete full set of silverware and serving pieces, literally from soup to nuts	US Navy Mustard Spoon or Condiment Spoon used with a Mustard or Condiment Pot- stem reads "Pat. Apr.17 06" then "Wm A Rogers" then the "horseshow" followed by "SXR". This set of silverplate was certainly purchased for a senior Naval Officer and was used for fine dining and entertainment purposes and not used in the general wardroom mess.	Not For Sale
Pattern Name and Date:Grecian or New Grecian Producer: International Silver Company co 1913	Click Photo!	Traditional US Navy Fouled Anchor with Twisted Arm, Ca 1913	US Navy Dinner Fork - Also have Tongs (not Thongs! ) in the same pattern so it is verified that this pattern was more than just fork, knife and spoon	Not For Sale
Pattern Name and Date:Thumbprint or Tipped Producer: Holmes & Edwards 1886	Click Photo!	Rare! Used by US Navy enlisted crew member during the Spanish American War by a Mr. George Leach who was an enlisted sailor during the Battle of Manila Bay.	US Navy Enlisted Dinner Fork, Knife and Tablespoon produced in "German Silver" which was a rust free alloy originally patented in Germany. The provenance of these three pieces of flatware has been borne out.	Not For Sale
Pattern Name and Date:Adoration 1930 Producer: Rodgers	Click Photo!	Some Pieces May Be Available For Sale	Navy Fork	Call To Order 540 659 6209
Pattern Name and Date:Allure 1939 Producer: roders	Click Photo!	Some Pieces May Be Available For Sale	Navy Spoon	Call To Order 540 659 6209
Pattern Name and Date: Andover 1939 Producer: Andover Plate	Click Photo!	Some Pieces May Be Available For Sale	Navy Spoon	Call To Order 540 659 6209
Pattern Name and Date:Arcadia or Margate 1938 Producer: Rogers	Click Photo!	Some Pieces May Be Available For Sale	Navy Spoon	Call To Order 540 659 6209
Pattern Name and Date:Avalon or Cabin 1939 Producer: Andover Plate	Click Photo!	Some Pieces May Be Available For Sale	Navy Fork, Navy Tablespoon, Navy Teaspoon	Call To Order 540 659 6209
Pattern Name and Date:Chateau 1934 Producer: Heirloom Plate	Click Photo!	Some Pieces May Be Available For Sale	Navy Spoon	Call To Order 540 659 6209
Pattern Name and Date:Cheveron 1930 Producer: Rogers	Click Photo!	Some Pieces May Be Available For Sale	Navy Fork	Call To Order 540 659 6209
Pattern Name and Date:Court 1939 Producer: Court Silverplate	Click Photo!	Some Pieces May Be Available For Sale	Navy Fork	Call To Order 540 659 6209
Pattern Name and Date:Del Mar 1917 Producer: Rogers	Click Photo!	Some Pieces May Be Available For Sale	Navy Spoon	Call To Order 540 659 6209
Pattern Name and Date:Elaine 1926 Producer: Tudor Plate	Click Photo!	Some Pieces May Be Available For Sale	Navy Spoon, Navy Fork	Call To Order 540 659 6209
Pattern Name and Date:Encore 1934 Producer: Rogers	Click Photo!	Some Pieces May Be Available For Sale	Navy Fork, Navy Knife	Call To Order 540 659 6209
Pattern Name and Date:Eternally Yours 1941 Producer: Rogers	Click Photo!	Some Pieces May Be Available For Sale	Navy Fork	Call To Order 540 659 6209
Pattern Name and Date:Festival 1938 Producer: Manor Plate	Click Photo!	Some Pieces May Be Available For Sale	Navy Fork, Navy Spoon	Call To Order 540 659 6209
Pattern Name and Date:First Love 1937 Producer: Rogers	Click Photo!	Some Pieces May Be Available For Sale	Navy Fork	Call To Order 540 659 6209
Pattern Name and Date:Flight 1930 Producer: Plaza Silverplate	Click Photo!	Some Pieces May Be Available For Sale	Navy Fork	Call To Order 540 659 6209
Pattern Name and Date:Garland or Rapture 1937 Producer: Rogers	Click Photo!	Some Pieces May Be Available For Sale	Navy Spoon	Call To Order 540 659 6209
Pattern Name and Date:Glendale 1930 Producer: Niagra Plate	Click Photo!	Some Pieces May Be Available For Sale	Navy Fork	Call To Order 540 659 6209
Pattern Name and Date:King's Design 1887 Producer: All Leading Silver Co's	Click Photo!	Front and Back-Note Engraved Fouled Anchor and USN	Over 20 Different Pieces of Flatware - Soup to Nuts!	Call To Order 540 659 6209
Pattern Name and Date:La Rose 1938 Producer: Carlton Plate	Click Photo!	Some Pieces May Be Available For Sale	Navy Spoon	Call To Order 540 659 6209
Pattern Name and Date:Lady Ship 1937 Producer: Stratford Plate	Click Photo!	Some Pieces May Be Available For Sale	Navy Spoon	Call To Order 540 659 6209
Pattern Name and Date:Lincoln 1917 Producer: Rogers	Click Photo!	Some Pieces May Be Available For Sale	Navy Spoon	Call To Order 540 659 6209
Pattern Name and Date:Lovely Lady 1937 Producer: Holmes & Edwards	Click Photo!	Some Pieces May Be Available For Sale	Navy Spoon	Call To Order 540 659 6209
Pattern Name and Date:Malibu 1934 Producer: Rogers	Click Photo!	Some Pieces May Be Available For Sale	Navy Spoon	Call To Order 540 659 6209
Pattern Name and Date:Manhattan 1951 Producer: ?	Click Photo!	Some Pieces May Be Available For Sale	Navy Fork	Call To Order 540 659 6209
Pattern Name and Date:Margate or Arcadia 1938 Producer: Rogers	Click Photo!	Some Pieces May Be Available For Sale	Navy Spoon	Call To Order 540 659 6209
Pattern Name and Date:Meadow Brook or Heather 1936 Producer: Rogers	Click Photo!	Some Pieces May Be Available For Sale	Navy Spoon	Call To Order 540 659 6209
Pattern Name and Date:Ramona, Lakewood or Brentwood 1928 Producer: Rogers	Click Photo!	Some Pieces May Be Available For Sale	Navy Spoon	Call To Order 540 659 6209
Pattern Name and Date:Reverie 1937 Producer: Nobility Plate	Click Photo!	Some Pieces May Be Available For Sale	Navy Spoon	Call To Order 540 659 6209
Pattern Name and Date:Rosalind 1938 Producer: International Silver	Click Photo!	Some Pieces May Be Available For Sale	Navy Fork	Call To Order 540 659 6209
Pattern Name and Date:Rose & Leaf 1937 Producer: National Silver Co	Click Photo!	Some Pieces May Be Available For Sale	navy Fork, Navy Tablespoon, Navy Teaspoon	Call To Order 540 659 6209
Pattern Name and Date:Silver Rose 1940 Producer: Rogers	Click Photo!	Some Pieces May Be Available For Sale	Navy Spoon	Call To Order
Pattern Name and Date:Soveriegn 1939 Producer: Rogers	Click Photo!	Some Pieces May Be Available For Sale	Navy Fork	Call To Order 540 659 6209
Pattern Name and Date:Sylvia 1934 Producer: Rogers	Click Photo!	Some Pieces May Be Available For Sale		Call To Order 540 659 6209
Pattern Name and Date:Triumph 1941 Producer: Rogers	Click Photo!	Some Pieces May Be Available For Sale	Navy Fork	Call To Order 540 659 6209
Pattern Name and Date:Unknown #1 Knife Producer: Unknown	Click Photo!	Some Pieces May Be Available For Sale	Navy Knife	Call To Order 540 659 6209
Pattern Name and Date:Unknown #2 Knife Producer: Unknown	Click Photo!	Some Pieces May Be Available For Sale	Navy Knife	Call To Order
Pattern Name and Date:Unknown #3 Ladle and Tongs Producer: WM Rogers & Son	Click Photo!	Some Pieces May Be Available For Sale	Navy Ladle and Tongs	Call To Order 540 659 6209
Pattern Name and Date:Unknown #4 Cheese Scoop Producer: Unknown	Click Photo!	Some Pieces May Be Available For Sale	Navy Cheese Scoop	Call To Order 540 659 6209
Pattern Name and Date:Unknown 5 Flatware Set Producer: Unknown	Click Photo!	Some Pieces May Be Available For Sale	Navy Flatware Set	Call To Order 540 659 6209

Naval Trenchart Nautical Jewelry, Ladies Nautical Bracelets, Key Chains from US Navy Silverplate		All Nautical Trenchart is Produced by Experienced Silversmiths using the best vintage US Navy Silverplated Flatware
USN Ladies engraved Fouled Anchor and USN "Kings Design" Bracelet WW2 Navy Silverplate - Rare Naval Trenchart - Small and Medium Size	Click Photo for More Info!	Nautical Trenchart "Kings Design" Pattern - First produced ca 1890 - 50 to 95 years old - Perfect Gift for the Pirate's Wench! Pirate's Springtime Nautical Wedding Gift Special!	$75.	Click Here To Order
USN Ladies engraved "First Love" Bracelet WW2 Navy Silverplate - Rare Naval Trenchart - Small Size	Click Photo for More Info!	Nautical Silverplate Trenchart "First Love" Pattern - First Produced 1937 70+ years old - Perfect Nautical Gift for the Navy Wife or Sweetheart! Pirate's Winter and Springtime Nautical Gift Special!	$75.	Click Here To Order
USN Ladies engraved "Rose and Leaf" Bracelet WW2 Navy Silverplate - Rare Naval Trenchart - Small Size	Click Photo for More Info!	Nautical Silverplate Trenchart "Rose and Leaf" Pattern - First Produced 1937 70+ years old - Perfect Nautical Gift for the Navy Wife! Pirate's Springtime Nautical Gift Special!	$75.	Click Here To Order
USN Ladies engraved "Avalon Pattern" Bracelet WW2 Navy Silverplate - Rare Naval Trenchart - Small Size	Click Photo for More Info!	Nautical Silverplate Trenchart "Avalon" Pattern - First Produced 1940 65+ years old - Perfect Nautical Gift for the Navy Wife! Pirate's Springtime Nautical Gift Special!	$75.	Click Here To Order
USN Heavy Duty Key Chain in "Kings Pattern" for Men or Women WW2 Navy Silverplate - USN and Fouled Anchor - Clip on Belt Loop or Handbag Strap.	Click Photo for More Info!	Nautical Silverplate Trenchart WW2 Key Chain - "Kings Design" Pattern - Perfect Nautical Gift for the Navy Husband or Wife! Pirate's Father's Day Nautical Gift Special!	$75.	Click Here To Order

So Batten Down The Hatches Matey for a Typhoon of Nautical Home Furnishings and Authentic Nautical Furniture such as Antique Steamer Trunks and Steamer Chests and vintage WW2 Liberty Ship Hatch Covers restored into Nautical Coffee Tables, Master and Commander Cabin Nautical Desks, Nautical Kitchen and Dining Tables as salvaged from the cargo holds of WW2 US Navy Merchant Marine Liberty Ship's are offered for sale at The Pirates Lair.

The Photo to the left shows nautical furniture found at The Pirate's Lair. A 6' Wooden Hatch Cover re-finished into a Nautical Desk that would befit the most discerning Executive, Ship's Master, Military or Navy Officer.

Also shown are 2 Dome Top Steamer Trunks circa 19th Century restored in such a manner as not to lose their beauty yet make them fully functional for contemporary use as a filing cabinet able to store up to 200 hanging folders and store away staplers, tape dispensers, and other clutter normally found in an office. Don't they look just like a Captains Sea Chest or Pirate Chest as they have that same nautical decor! Call 800-326-5051







Why have a handsome home or business executive office with "hum-drum ugly utilitarian steel file cabinets" when you can be outfitted with these antique 150 year old Dome Top or Flat Top Steamer Trunks, as wonderful antique nautical home furnishing! For that matter why settle for a nice and probably very expensive yet run-of-the-mill typical office desk when you can now have a true Captain's Desk befitting a Ship's Master and Commander. What a conversation piece either at work or at home. Our nautical themed antique hope chests, china chests and silverware chests are the perfect complement to store your U.S. Navy Tableware and Dinnerware!

The nautical furniture offered at The Pirate's Lair is by far the most unique and distinctive you will find anywhere on or off the net. Our nautical home furnishings offer more than just a nautical decor, but a slice of our Maritime History, a sense of romance and global travel, as well as honoring the ships and sailors of days gone by and the dangers they faced sailing the high seas in time of war.

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Here we have two 6' Wooden Hatch Cover "Nautical Coffee Tables" from re-stored WW2 Liberty Ship Cargo Hold Hatch Covers - a great nautical gift for that special sailor - heavy, naturally distressed wood grain from years of sea service! These nautical tables are rough, tough, with lots of character! They withstood many years at sea in the roughest of weather. There is nothing "gentle" about a 60 year old WW2 Hatch Cover! They are much like our beloved U.S. Navy seaman.






You won't find a more "child proof" piece of antique nautical furniture to be had! It's not going to be knocked over or broken, it will withstand being played on, jumped and spilled on! And any scratch can easily be remedied thereby just giving your nautical table that much more character. Finally a piece of fine furniture that parents won't have to worry about the kids ruining!

Each of these WW2 Victory Ship and Liberty Ship Hatch Covers are made of thick pine planks measuring 60"L x 29"W x 2.5"D weighing in at 80lbs before re-fitting them with a trestle. Each Hatch Cover is the same in design, yet unique and individualistic in character based upon the years it saw at sea, not too unlike a true sailor!

Note the beautiful grain of the wood and how the recessed handle is fitted over the scooped-out part of the plank. Perfect for spare change, stamps or other small items.






Above in detail is an all wood Nautical Domed Steamer Chest with the lid open showing how the chest was refinished so as to hang file folders and store office desk accessories. That distinctive "Titanic", "Master and Commander", or the popular "Pirates of the Caribbean" decor and theme, but no movie reproductions here, only the real thing!

Note the beautiful brown patina that only 130 year old wood can achieve. Truly a work of art, one can only imagine how and where this immigrants Steamer Trunk was used over the years, and who owned it. Now one can be yours, a legacy to be handed down from generation to generation!

To the very right is a close up of a Antique Steamer Chest which can easily be used as an Antique China Chest, Hope Chest or even as Filing or Office Storage Cabinet with green and black metal cladding with oak wood straps. Each and every Sea Chest is unique and no two are the same, probably similar to the journeys that they each have taken over a century and a half of use.

Here we have the rarest of the rare! A 10' long banquet size Nautical Dining Room "Hatch Cover Table" easily seating 12, is a beautifully re-finished WW2 Wooden Hatch Cover Table from the cargo hold a US Navy WW2 Merchant Marine Liberty Ship.

Weighing in at over 1200lbs this hatch cover was meticulously re-stored by a Master Carpenter and Wood Craftsman in New Jersey in the early 1970's from a WW2 Liberty Ship which was part of the "Mothball Fleet" located on the Hudson River.

Imagine having a 5'x3' Nautical Kitchen Table for your beach house or waterfront home! The Pirate's Lair can also provide genuine handcrafted Amish Mission Chairs to closely match the wood and stain of your nautical table. With a 60 year old WW2 Hatch Cover as a dining table your kitchen will now certainly be a galley!


Note the heavy metal bands around 4" thick pine planks of the re-finished Nautical Dining Room Table. The entire 10' hatch cover has 8 layers of resin covering the entire surface. The fine craftsmanship and attention to detail of this nautical table can be seen by the nautical twisted hemp rope inlaid along the outer edges.

Complementary handcrafted Amish Mission Chairs of the finest quality oak wood can also be provided to closely match your refinished Nautical Home Furnishing. These particular Mission chairs are so well designed that your guests will find themselves very comfortable even during the longest formal dinners. The seat, upper and lower back support put into these chairs makes them feel you are sitting on air! I never thought wood could feel so good!




Here you can see the beautiful and elegant white-on-white damask 132" banquet size authentic WW2 U.S. Navy Nautical Tablecloth with matching Naval Nautical Napkins all in a Nautical design of 5 pointed stars and intertwined twisted Naval rope going the entire length!

Completing the "Nautical Decor and Nautical Theme" of this dining room is the U.S.Navy Issued China Dinnerware, Silverware and Tableware all vintage 1940, which is available and can be purchased here at The Pirate's Lair.

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The Pirate's Lair is the largest worldwide expert and authority on government surplus and antique US Navy Militaria of silverplated flatware designs and patterns.

This military surplus of nautical dinnerware and naval tableware of navy spoons, navy forks, and navy knives as well as assorted navy silver serving pieces are for sale available at 800-326-5051 The Pirates Lair.

Being the recognized world's expert authority on vintage Navy militaria of government surplus and military surplus dinnerware is both time consuming yet rewarding. Finding, identifying, documenting and then presenting this authentic silverplated Naval flatware patterns and designs used by the US Navy from late 1800's 19th Century Great White Fleet, WWI, WWII, Korea and Vietnam era of navy forks, navy spoons and navy knives is very rewarding.

All Navy flatware and Navy silverplate and navy silver found on this page is authentic 19th and early-mid 20th century navy forks and navy spoons. All government surplus, navy surplus and military surplus silverplated items were made by many and varied producers of the worlds finest silver smiths.

This leading silverware and flatware manufacturer's were: 1847 rodgers, wm rodgers, carlton plate, stratford plate, andover and court plate, community silver, tudor plate, niagra plate, national silver, nobility plate, international silver co, holmes & edwards, plaza heirloom plate among many others.

Here are the many and varied vintage silverware patterns and designs used by the US Navy:

Adoration, Allure, Andover, Avalon or Cabin, Chateau, Chevron, Court, Del Mar, Elaine, Encore, Eternally Yours, First Love, Flight, Garland or Rapture, Glendale, La Rose, Lady Ship, Lincoln, Lovely Lady, Malibu, Manhattan, Margate or Arcadia, Meadow Brook or Heather, Ramona Lakewood or Brentwood, Reverie, Rosalind, Rose & Leaf, Kings, Silver Rose, Soveriegn, Sylvia, Triumph.