Vintage Sterling Silver Sandringham Pattern Canteen of Cutlery for Six Persons

An exceptional, fine and impressive, comprehensive antique English sterling silver Sandringham pattern flatware service for twelve persons - boxed; an addition to our flatware collection The pieces of this magnificent and comprehensive antique George V English sterling silver flatware service for twelve persons are crafted in the Sandringham pattern. Each spoon and fork is embellished with a paralleling border to the handle, in addition to a pointed terminal. The original table and dessert knives, in addition to the carving set are fitted with composite handles, and the fish service and fruit service all retain the original plain rounded mother of pearl handles; each with plain ferrules. This antique canteen of cutlery contains 185 pieces: Basic Service: 12 Table knives 12 Table forks 6 Table/serving spoons 12 Soup spoons 12 Dessert knives 12 Dessert forks 12 Dessert spoons 12 Fish forks 12 Fish knives 12 Fruit forks 12 Fruit knives 12 Teaspoons 12 Grapefruit spoons 12 Egg spoons Additional Pieces: Fish serving knife Fish serving fork Soup ladle Pair of sauce ladles Pair of fruit serving spoons Pair of butter knives Pair of salt spoons Pair of mustard spoons Pair of jam spoons Sugar tongs Pickle fork Bread knife Large carving knife Large carving fork Small carving knife Small carving fork Sharpening steel This impressive service benefits from an extensive range of serving pieces, incorporating an exceptional matching silver fish and dessert service. The fundamental pieces of the basic service were crafted by the Sheffield silversmith Emile Viner of Viner's Ltd between 1934-1939; these pieces will have been crafted in fewer years but due to the hallmarking system the components bear the date letters 'r', 's', 't', 'u', 'v' and 'w'. This service will have been retailed as a complete set and between the dates stated. The stainless steel blades of the original composite handled table and dessert knives bear the mark 'By Appointment to the Late King George V, Viners Ltd, Sheffield' accented with 'Stainless Deluxe'. This impressive canteen of cutlery is fitted to the original, fine and impressive oak three draw canteen table; this is an impressive piece of furniture in its own right. The table is fitted with a pair of Art Deco style gilt metal handles to each drawer, in addition to plain escutcheons. This exceptional cutlery table is supported by four plain legs with tapering knopped feet. PLEASE NOTE: Due to the size and weight of this canteen, we are only able to offer free shipping within the UK. Please contact Andrew Campbell to enquire about worldwide transit costs. Condition The Sandringham pattern cutlery service within this antique cutlery canteen table is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The service has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition. The table box has been professionally polished by a cabinet maker. The velvet interior of each draw has some wear in keeping with age, but can be considered to be in presentation condition. Full hallmarks struck to the reverse surface 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 Viners cutlery...

An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage American sterling silver straight flatware service for six persons, in the design style, an addition to our canteen of cutlery collection. The pieces of this exceptional vintage American silver flatware set for six persons have been crafted in a plain angular form, reflecting the Classic Devon pattern. The surface of each handle is plain and unembellished in the iconic design style. This Reed and Barton flatware set consists of 41 pieces: Basic service: Six table forks Six table spoons Twelve table/dessert knives Six dessert forks Six dessert spoons Additional pieces: Pair of salad servers Sauce ladle Serving fork Pickle fork The pieces of this impressive flatware service, including the original knives, were crafted by the American silversmiths Reed & Barton. The blade to each knife bears the maker's mark 'Reed & Barton, Mirrorstele, Sterling Handle'. These impressive examples of vintage silverware are supplied in felt cutlery rolls, which not only protect the items in storage but significantly reduces tarnishing. Condition This vintage Reed and Barton flatware set is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. Each piece has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition. The American hallmarks struck to the reverse surface of each handle are all very clear Dimensions Table fork 19.1 cm/7.5" Table spoon 17.9 cm/7" Table/Dessert knife 26 cm/10.2" Dessert fork 17.7 cm/7" Dessert spoon 15.5 cm/6.1" Salad fork 21.1 cm/8.3" Salad spoon 21.6 cm/8.5" Sauce ladle 17.6 cm/6.9" Serving fork 30.1 cm/11.9" Pickle fork 15.2 cm/6" Weight 43.8 troy ounces/1362g (excluding knives) Maker: Reed & Barton Date: circa 1960 Origin: Massachusetts, USA Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine and impressive Reed and Barton silverware...

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