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Vintage Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons

$11,010.21
£7,950
€9,351
CA$14,978.54
A$16,644.46
CHF 8,721.87
MX$204,114.61
NOK 111,242.40
SEK 104,652.77
DKK 69,791.86
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An exceptional, fine and impressive, comprehensive vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver straight Bright Cut Old English pattern canteen of cutlery for twelve persons; an addition to our silver flatware sets. The pieces of this exceptional vintage comprehensive and straight* sterling silver cutlery service for twelve persons have been crafted in the Bright Cut Old English pattern. The anterior and posterior surface of each piece of cutlery is embellished with a bright cut engraved decorated border paralleling the shape of the handle. This canteen of cutlery set consists of 129 pieces: Basic Service: 12 Table knives 12 Table forks 12 Soup spoons 12 Dessert knives 12 Dessert forks 12 Dessert spoons 12 Fish knives 12 Fish forks 12 Teaspoons 12 Egg spoons Additional Pieces: 6 Serving spoons Carving knife Carving fork Sharpening steel This exceptional service benefits from a solid silver fish service. The pieces of this silver flatware set, including the original knives, have been crafted by the London silversmith A Haviland-Nye in 1974. This vintage canteen of cutlery is supplied in felt cutlery rolls; which not only protect the items in storage but significantly reduce tarnishing. * 'Straight' means all the pieces are made by the same maker in the same year. Condition This vintage flatware set is a superior gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. Each piece has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition. The Bright Cut pattern is very crisp. Full hallmarks struck to the reverse of each piece 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 and impressive 129 piece canteen of cutlery. Dimensions Table knife 24.4cm/9.6' Table fork 20.7cm/8.1' Soup spoon 16.5cm/6.5' Dessert knife 22cm/8.7' Dessert fork 17.6cm/6.9' Dessert spoon 17.5cm/6.9' Fish knife 21.5cm/8.5' Fish fork 19.1cm/7.5' Teaspoon 12.8cm/5' Egg spoon 9.2cm/3.6' Serving spoon 21.1cm/8.3' Carving knife 37.1cm/14.6' Carving fork 27.7cm/10.9' Sharpening steel 33.7cm/13.3' Weight 155.5 troy ounces/4836g (excluding carving set, table and dessert knives Date: 1974 Origin: London, England
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1 in (2.54 cm)Diameter: 9.6 in (24.39 cm)
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1974
  • Condition:
    Please see main description.
  • Seller Location:
    Jesmond, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: C75051stDibs: LU1200231468192

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