Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Eight Persons - Vintage (1992)

Description

The pieces of this exceptional vintage straight* sterling silver cutlery 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 of each handle terminal is further ornamented with impressive intertwining engraved decoration forming a vacant cartouche.

This cutlery set consists of 58 pieces:

Basic Service:

8 Table knives

8 Table forks

8 Soup spoons

8 Dessert knives

8 Dessert forks

8 Dessert spoons

8 Teaspoons

Additional Pieces:

Pair of serving spoons

The pieces of this silver flatware set, including the original knives, have been crafted by the Sheffield silversmiths Roberts & Belk Ltd in 1992.

The knives are fitted with the original blades and bear the mark 'Roberts & Belk Ltd, Furnival Works, Sheffield, England'.

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.