Norwegian Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Six Persons - Antique Circa 1910

Description

The pieces of this exceptional antique Norwegian silver straight* flatware service for six persons have been crafted in the King's shape form.

The shaped tapering handle of each piece is embellished with an engraved floral pattern to the terminal in addition to a simplified leaf design to the shoulders.

The decoration to each handle terminal incorporates an oval shaped cartouche bearing the contemporary bright cut engraved initials 'WJ'; the cartouche to the serving spoon remains vacant.

The reverse surface of each spoon and fork is plain and unembellished.

This straight Norwegian silver cutlery set consists of 37 pieces:

Basic Service:

6 Table forks

6 Table spoons

6 Dessert forks

6 Dessert spoons

6 Teaspoons

6 Coffee spoons

Additional Pieces:

Serving spoon

The hallmarks struck to this impressive flatware service include:

Maker’s mark: MH, M with a hammer icon (Marius Hammer)

Silver quality/purity mark: 830S (.830, 830/1000)

This Norwegian silver cutlery set can be purchased with knives if so desired, exact matching pattern knives are not available but a similar and complimenting design can be arranged; for further information please contact Andrew Campbell directly at enquiries@acsilver.co.uk.

These impressive examples of antique silverware are supplied in felt cutlery rolls; which not only protect the items in storage but significantly reduces tarnishing.

* "Straight" means all the pieces are made by the same maker in the same year.

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