The pieces of this fine, antique Victorian Scottish sterling silver flatware service for twelve persons have been crafted in the Kings pattern.
The Kings pattern subtly deviates from the traditional style as it incorporates a rounded stem to the handle.
The anterior surface of each handle is embellished with a bright cut engraved crest* depicting a demi griffin, in his dexter paw a sword erect.
Each spoon has a rounded heel to the reverse.
This flatware service consists of 52 pieces:
- Basic Service:
- 12 Table forks
- 12 Table spoons
- 12 Dessert forks
- 12 Dessert spoons
- Additional Pieces:
- Pair of sauce ladles
- Soup ladle
- Gravy spoon
The fundamental pieces of this straight** Kings pattern cutlery service have been crafted by the Scottish silversmith and flatware maker Robert Gray & Son in 1845.
This service can be purchased with associated knives if so desired, for further information please contact Andrew Campbell directly.
This impressive antique kings pattern cutlery service is supplied in felt cutlery rolls; which not only protect the items in storage but significantly reduce tarnishing.
* This crest pertains to the Gladstanes family; the family will later have spelt their name Gladstones/Gladstone.
Read this items heraldic identification report.
** "Straight" means all the pieces are made by the same maker in the same year.
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