A fine and comprehensive antique English sterling silver Chippendale style flatware service for twelve persons; part of our diverse dining silverware collection at AC Silver Description
The pieces of this fine and comprehensive antique sterling flatware service for twelve persons have been made in the Chippendale style.
This excellent and impressive service consists of:
Basic Service: 12 Table knives 12 Table forks 12 Fish knives 12 Fish forks 12 Soup spoons 12 Oyster forks 12 Dessert knives 12 Dessert forks 12 Dessert spoons 12 Tea spoons 12 Coffee spoons Additional Pieces: 6 Serving spoons 1 Sauce ladle 1 Cream ladle The table knives and dessert knives are fitted with stainless steel blades.
This comprehensive flatware service is fitted to a lift up, well and two drawer oak canteen box, ornamented with brass fittings.
The pieces of this service will all have been manufactured at the same time although they have been hallmarked with three date letters s,t and u.
Condition
The pieces of this antique canteen are a very good gauge of silver, fine quality and in excellent condition.
The flatware has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition.
Full hallmarks struck to the reverse of each handle are all very clear.
Reflections in photography may detract from the true representation of these items.
Dimensions
Table knife 24cm/9.4"
Table fork 20.5cm/8.1"
Fish knife 18.7cm/7.3"
Fish fork 16cm/6.3"
Soup spoon 19.7cm/7.75"
Oyster fork 11cm/4.3"
Dessert knife 21.5cm/8.4"
Dessert fork 17.5cm/6.8"
Dessert spoon 17.5cm/6.8"
Teaspoon 12.7cm/5"
Coffee spoon 9.5cm/3.75"
Serving spoon 21.2cm/7.9"
Sauce ladle 18cm/7.1"
Cream ladle 13.5cm/5.6"
Total Weight
152 troy ounces/4728g (excluding knives)
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