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C.J. Vander 994-Piece Silver Flatware Service

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Pristine and immense in its breadth, this 994-piece silver set, created by the renowned C.J. Vander of London, is in a class of its own. When silver was the coinage of Great Britain, silver flatware sets became affirmations of economic prosperity and affluence. Only the most prestigious families could afford a set of twelve place settings. This complete Vander service comprised of almost 1,000 grapevine pattern pieces, with service for 60 people for a seated meal and service for 82 people for a buffet, was a monumental commission. All of the pieces are held in a remarkable seven-drawer velvet inlaid mahogany case, emphasizing the grandeur of this exceptional set. Vander created silver masterpieces using the time-honored traditions, now incredibly rare. Known for their elaborate designs and intricate engravings, Vander was one of the last remaining English flatware makers to employ the age-old method of hand forging flatware, where each piece of silver starts out as an ingot and is formed by a silversmith using a Hammer. After the pieces were forged, they would be hammered flat, polished, chased and decorated, and then polished again, all by hand. Though time-consuming, such craftsmanship ensured a product that was superior in every possible way. It was this firm's steadfast commitment to quality that made them the favorite of both royalty and nobility alike throughout Europe. Over 117 pounds of weighable silver, this 994-piece set includes: 82 table forks 82 soup spoons 82 table knives with stainless steel blades 82 dessert forks 82 dessert spoons 82 dessert/cheese knives with stainless steel blades 82 tea spoons 60 fish forks 60 fish knives 60 coffee spoons 60 pastry forks 60 grapefruit spoons 60 butter knives 37 table serving spoons 12 sauce ladles 2 basting spoons 2 large serving forks Scallop shell serving spoon Fish serving knife Fish serving fork Soup ladle Carving knife Carving fork Sharpening steel Set in its original mahogany case The majority of pieces are hallmarked C.J. Vander, London 1975-76 The hollow-handled knives are hallmarked Sheffield Case: 34" high x 38 1/4" wide x 19 7/8" deep.
  • Creator:
    C.J. Vander (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 34 in (86.36 cm)Width: 38.25 in (97.16 cm)Depth: 19.88 in (50.5 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 994
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1975-76
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    New Orleans, LA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 31-65741stDibs: LU891133351612

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