Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Six Persons - Vintage (1961)

Description

The pieces of this exceptional vintage straight* flatware set for 6 in sterling silver have been crafted in the Old English Feather Edge pattern.

The anterior surface of each piece of cutlery is embellished with an engraved feather edge border paralleling the shape of the handle and encompassing the rounded heel.

The posterior of each fork and spoon is plain and unembellished; each spoons features a rounded heel to the bowl.

This cutlery set consists of 44 pieces:

Basic Service:

6 Table knives

6 Table forks

6 Soup spoons

6 Dessert knives

6 Dessert forks

6 Dessert spoons

6 Teaspoons

Additional Pieces:

2 Serving spoons

The pieces of this silver flatware set, including the original knives, have been crafted by the Sheffield silversmiths Gee & Holmes in 1961.

The knives are fitted with the original blades and bear the mark 'Harrods, London, G.H Cutlers & Silversmiths, Stainless'.

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.

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