Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons by Walker & Hall - Antique George V (1927)

Description

The pieces of this exceptional antique George V sterling silver flatware set for twelve persons have been crafted in a variation of the Empire III pattern.

The surface of each handle is embellished with a reed and ribbon border paralleling the rounded handle, incorporating an impressive oak/acorn leaf cluster to the terminal.

The terminals are further ornamented with the engraved initial'D'.

The reverse of each fork and spoon, in addition to the solid silver fish service, features further impressive leaf ornamentation to the reverse of the bowl/drop.

The original table and dessert knives have stainless steel blades and composite handles.

This Walker and Hall silver flatware set consists of 124 pieces:

Basic Service:

12 Table knives

12 Table forks

12 Soup spoons

12 Dessert knives

12 Dessert forks

12 Dessert spoons

12 Teaspoons

12 Fish knives

12 Fish forks

Additional Pieces:

Soup ladle

Caddy/Sugar spoon

6 Serving spoons

4 Salt spoons

4 Butter spreaders

This impressive Walker and Hall canteen of cutlery benefits from a solid silver fish service.

The pieces of this Sheffield silver service have been crafted by Walker and Hall between 1927 and 1930; these pieces will have been crafted in fewer years but due to the hallmarking system the components bear the date letters 'K', 'L', 'M', and 'N'. This service will have been retailed as a complete set and between the dates stated.

This Walker and Hall cutlery is supplied in felt cutlery rolls; which not only protect the items in storage but significantly reduce tarnishing.

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