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What is a canteen of cutlery?
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A canteen of cutlery refers to a set of knives, forks and spoons, usually stored in a box or a silverware holder. Canteens of cutlery have been around for a while, and there are numerous antique silver canteens to be discovered. A “canteen” is a British term for a box or chest that holds cutlery and other table utensils. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage canteens of cutlery.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
Shop for Cutlery Canteen on 1stDibs
William Hutton & Sons Desert Cutlery Canteen
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
William Hutton & Sons Desert Cutlery Canteen
The little Oak Canteen is good and sound, it
Category
Vintage 1940s Adam Style Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Edwardian Mahogany Cutlery Canteen, James Deakin
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Edwardian mahogany cutlery canteen, James Deakin.
This is a good mahogany canteen, dating from
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Knife Boxes
Materials
Mahogany
W.M.F Art Nouveau Cutlery Canteen
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
W.M.F. an Art Nouveau cutlery canteen, in oak case,
Early 20th century. The upper hinged casket
Category
Early 20th Century Tableware
Materials
Wood
Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Serpentine Wellington Cutlery Canteen, Francis Newton
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Edwardian inlaid mahogany serpentine Wellington cutlery canteen, Francis Newton
This is a good
Category
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Knife Boxes
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Knife Box, English, Walnut, Cutlery Canteen, Fitted Interior, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique knife box. An English, walnut cutlery canteen with fitted interior, dating to
Category
Antique Late 18th Century British Knife Boxes
Materials
Walnut
Oak Barley Twist Occasional Canteen Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
originally designed as a cutlery canteen, the fitted interior is no longer present beneath the lift up lid
Category
Vintage 1910s Arts and Crafts Serving Tables
Materials
Oak
