Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Six Persons - Vintage (1973)

Description

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

The handle of each piece is plain and unembellished, apart from a pip to the anterior terminal of the forks and the posterior of the spoons.

Each spoon features a rounded heel to the bowl.

This cutlery set consists of 54 pieces:

Basic Service:

6 Table knives

6 Table forks

6 Table/Serving spoons

6 Soup spoons

6 Dessert knives

6 Dessert forks

6 Dessert spoons

6 Fish knives

6 Fish forks

This impressive Old English pattern flatware set benefits from a fine and impressive solid sterling silver fish service.

The pieces of this silver flatware set, including the original knives, have been crafted by the Sheffield silversmith William Yates Ltd in 1973.

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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