The pieces of this magnificent and rare antique sterling silver canteen for thirty persons have been crafted in the Coburg pattern.
The anterior and posterior surfaces of each Regency inspired, King's shape handle are embellished with shells, scrolls and scale decoration, bearing a vacant cartouche to the terminal.
The heel and shoulders of each piece are embellished with further scrolling decoration.
This sterling silver flatware service consists of 196 pieces:
- Basic Service:
- 30 Table knives
- 30 Table forks
- 30 Tablespoons
- 30 Dessert knives
- 30 Dessert forks
- 20 Dessert spoons
- 18 Teaspoons
- Additional Pieces:
- Soup ladle
- Pair of Sauce ladles
- 3 Salt spoons
- Butter knife
- Tea Strainer
This exceptional service benefits from an extensive range of serving pieces.
This exceptional and composite Coburg pattern silver cutlery set has been crafted in an evenly match size by various silversmiths.
The fundamental pieces of this impressive antique London silver service were crafted by George William Adams (1842) and Joseph & Albert Savory (1842, 1854), with the additional service pieces also by George William Adams; each piece has the same gauge of silver and it can be determined the same die was used during production of the antique service.
The service is supplied with knives crafted by Francis Higgins & Son Ltd (1923) and Barry Witmond (2014); the contemporary knives bear a similar and exceptional quality as the fundamental service.
These impressive examples of antique silverware are supplied in felt cutlery rolls; which not only protect the items in storage but significantly reduces tarnishing.
As is the case with most services made by London silversmiths in the Victorian era, this flatware set is a superior gauge and quality; as to be expected by these renowned silversmiths.
Such comprehensive thirty place table services, in the same size and quality, are rare to the market and becoming increasingly difficult to locate; this service is the finest of its type you could hope to acquire.
This Coburg pattern silver canteen of flatware is admired for its ornate craftsmanship and classical detailing, often associated with formal dining, luxury entertaining, and traditional British silver design. Its combination of practicality, decorative elegance, and collectible silver value also makes it ideal for collectors or anyone who appreciates fine antique tableware and historic craftsmanship.
NOTE: This item contains knives and is only available for sale to persons aged 18 or over. Proof of age will be required upon purchase.
Maker: Various Makers
Date: 1842 - 1923
