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Antique Victorian Britannia Standard Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Person
About the Item
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English Britannia standard silver straight Trefid pattern flatware service for twelve persons; an addition to our canteen of cutlery collection
The pieces of this exceptional, antique Victorian English Britannia* silver flatware service for twelve persons have been crafted in the Trefid pattern.
The reverse surface of each silver spoon and fork handle terminal is embellished with a fine and impressive contemporary engraved crest depicting a bugle-horn stringed.
Each Trefid spoon and ladle features a prominent and impressive, classic rat tail ornamentation to the reverse of the bowl.
The original Britannia silver forks have three tines/prongs; these are highly desirable.
This silver canteen consists of 70 pieces:Basic Service:
12 Table forks
12 Table spoons
12 Dessert forks
12 Dessert spoons
6 Teaspoons
6 Coffee spoons
Additional Pieces:
Pair of serving spoons
Pair of sauce ladles 6 Salt spoons
Each piece of this straight** cutlery service have been crafted by the English silversmith and flatware makers John Chapple & John Mantell in 1887.
This silver Trefid pattern flatware service can be purchased with associated knives if so desired, for further information please contact Andrew Campbell directly.
This impressive antique Trefid pattern cutlery service is supplied in felt cutlery rolls; which not only protect the items in storage but significantly reduce tarnishing.
Such a period canteen in this pattern and condition is extremely rare and highly desirable; services such as this are becoming increasingly difficult to locate.
* Britannia Silver - The Britannia silver standard of 958 (95.84% of fine silver), denoted by the icon of the seated Britannia holding an oval shield, was introduced by William III in 1697. This was to indicate the slightly higher standard of silver from sterling silver standard of 925 (92.5% of fine silver).
** 'Straight' means all the pieces are made by the same maker in the same year.
Condition
This antique service is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.
Full hallmarks struck to the reverse of each stem are all very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine silver Trefid pattern flatware service.
Dimensions
Table fork 19.2cm/7.6'
Table spoon 20.5cm/8.1'
Dessert fork 16.7cm/6.6'
Dessert spoon 17.1cm/6.7'
Teaspoon 13.7cm/5.4'
Coffee spoon 10.7cm/4.2'
Serving spoon 30.1cm/11.9'
Sauce ladle 17.4cm/6.9'
Salt spoon 9.2cm/3.6'
Total Weight
95 troy ounces/2955g
Date: 1887
Origin: London, England
- Dimensions:Height: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)Diameter: 7.6 in (19.31 cm)
- Style:Victorian (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1887
- Condition:See product description.
- Seller Location:Jesmond, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: C75271stDibs: LU1200231898062
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