Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Eight Persons - Vintage (1976)

Description

The pieces of this exceptional vintage straight* sterling silver flatware service for eight persons have been crafted in the Bead pattern.

The anterior and posterior surface of each piece of cutlery is embellished with a bead decorated border paralleling the shape of the handle.

The anterior and posterior surface of the coffee spoons retain the original gilding to the bowls.

This silver flatware bead pattern service consists of 87 pieces:

Basic Service:

8 Table knives

8 Table forks

8 Soup spoons

8 Dessert knives

8 Dessert forks

8 Dessert spoons

8 Fish knives

8 Fish forks

8 Teaspoons

8 Coffee spoons

Additional Pieces:

4 Table/serving spoons

Carving knife

Carving fork

Sharpening steel

This impressive canteen of cutlery benefits from an impressive carving set and solid silver fish service.

The pieces of this silver flatware set, including the original knives, have been crafted by the Sheffield silversmiths James Dixon & Sons Ltd in 1976.

The knives are fitted with the original blades and bear the mark 'James Dixon & Sons Ltd, Sheffield'.

This vintage canteen of cutlery is supplied in felt cutlery rolls; which not only protect the items in storage but significantly reduce tarnishing.

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