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Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Six Persons - Antique Victorian (1847)

A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver straight flatware service for six persons; an addition to our dining silverware collection

SKU: W8891

Price: £3,245.00

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Description

The pieces of this fine antique Victorian sterling silver flatware service for six persons have been crafted in the Kings shape, in a similar design to Tudor pattern.

The reverse surface of each handle is ornamented with a contemporary bright cut engraved crest; each crest shows signs of wear in keeping with age and could be erased upon request.

This impressive straight* service consists of 30 pieces:

6 Table forks

6 Table spoons

6 Dessert forks

6 Dessert spoons

6 Teaspoons

The components of this solid silver cutlery set have been crafted by the London silversmiths John & Henry Lias in 1847.

This flatware service can be purchased with knives if so desired, exact matching pattern knives are not available but an similar design can be arranged; for further information please contact Andrew Campbell directly at enquiries@acsilver.co.uk.

This antique flatware service is 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.

Read a brief history about antique sterling silver canteens

Maker: John & Henry Lias

Date: 1847

Origin: London, England

Condition

This antique canteen is an exceptional gauge of silver, excellent quality and in excellent condition; due to the quality and gauge of this service, it can be considered as a highly presentable straight service.

The decoration of the pattern is all sharp.

Full hallmarks struck to the reverse of each item are all very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of these pieces of Victorian silverware.

Dimensions

Table fork 20.7cm/8.1"

Dessert fork 17cm/6.7"

Table spoon 22cm/8.7"

Dessert spoon 18cm/7.1"

Teaspoon 14.5cm/5.7"

Total Weight

72 troy ounces/2240g