A fine antique George V English electroplated Old English Hanoverian rat tail pattern flatware service for twelve persons; part of our silverware collection

Description

The pieces of this antique George V electroplated flatware service are designed in the Old English Hanoverian rat tail pattern.

This flatware service consists of:

Basic Service:

12 Table forks

12 Table spoons

12 Dessert forks

12 Dessert spoons

12 Teaspoons

Additional Pieces:

6 Egg spoons

4 Salt spoons

2 Sauce ladles

Mustard spoon

Butter knife

Gravy spoon

Tongs

This service can be supplied with electroplated silver table and dessert knives with stainless steel blades if so desired.

This flatware service is fitted to the original oak hinged box with a velvet lined interior and lift out tray.

The box features brass fittings including carrying handles, a vacant cartouche to the front cover and the original item title labels.

Condition

This antique flatware service is a very good gauge of silver, fine quality and in excellent presentation condition.

This electroplated service has some minor surface blemishes and scratches as would be expected in keeping with age.

The box is in excellent condition in keeping with age.

Full electroplate marks struck to the underside of each piece are very clear.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of Georgian silverware.

Dimensions

Table fork 20cm/7.8"

Table spoon 20.5cm/8.1"

Dessert fork 17.4cm/6.8"

Dessert spoon 17cm/6.7"

Teaspoon 13.5cm/5.3"

Egg spoon 11.4cm/4.4"

Salt spoon 8.3cm/3.3"

Sauce ladle 18.5cm/7.3"

Mustard spoon 8.8cm/3.4"

Butter knife 16.6cm/6.6"

Gravy spoon 30.5cm/12"

Tongs 13cm/5.1"

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