Object Description
A wonderful antique Victorian sterling silver canteen of cutlery which has been designed in the Fiddle pattern style for twelve persons and consists of:
12 x table forks: 20.6 cms (8.1″) in length
12 x dessert forks: 17.5 cms (6.9″) in length
12 x table/soup spoons: 22.4 cms (8.8″) in length
12 x dessert spoons: 18.3 cms (7.2″) in length
12 x teaspoons: 14.6 cms (5.7″) in length
1 x soup ladle: 33.3 cms (13.1″) in length
1 x basting/serving spoon: 30.5 cms (12″) in length
2 x sauce ladles: 17.6 cms (6.9″) in length
1 x fish knife: 32 cms (12.6″) in length
1 x fish fork: 25.4 cms (10″) in length
12 x table knives: 24.7 cms (9.7″) in length
12 x dessert knives: 21.5 cms (8.5″) in length
Weight of cutlery (without knives): 125.8 troy ounces (3,912 grams)
This comprehensive set has been made to a high standard by George Adams and remains in excellent condition. It would grace any dining table and would make a statement when displayed. This set ranges in date between 1842 – 1876 and there are 90 pieces in total. The silver handled knives were later added in 1996 and were made by Terry Shaverin. The cutlery sits neatly in an oak canteen box which measures 56 cms (22″) in length x 42.5 cms (16.7″) in width x 26 cms (10.2″) in height.
Complimentary postage with insurance is included within the price of this cutlery set.