Object Description
An antique Victorian sterling silver canteen of cutlery designed in the Kings pattern style for twelve persons. It has been made to the highest standard and remains in excellent condition. It consists of:
12 x table forks: 21.5 cms (8.5″) in length
London 1891 by George Maudsley Jackson
12 x dessert forks: 18.6 cms (7.3″) in length
London 1891 by George Maudsley Jackson
12 x table/soup spoons: 22.9 cms (9″) in length
London 1892 by George Maudsley Jackson
12 x dessert spoons: 18.2 cms (7.2″) in length
London 1892 by Aldwinckle & Slater
12 x teaspoons: 15 cms (5.9″) in length
London 1896 by Aldwinckle & Slater
2 x basting/serving spoons: 33.3 cms (13.1″) in length
London 1893 by George Maudsley Jackson
12 x table knives: 24.5 cms (9.6″) in length
London 1972 by William Comyns & Sons Ltd.
12 x dessert knives: 21.5 cms (8.5″) in length
London 1972 by William Comyns & Sons Ltd.
This wonderful set sits neatly in a Mahogany box measuring 45 cms (17.7″) x 32.5 cms (12.7″) x 24 cms (9.5″). Both the quality and condition are excellent and it has been well cared for over the years. The box has been re-lined and re-fitted to make it look more presentable and the cutlery ranges in dates from 1891 to 1896 and was made by George Maudsley Jackson and Aldwinckle & Slater. The Kings pattern silver handled knives, which match the set perfectly, were made in London for 1972 by William Comyns & Sons Ltd.
The total weight of the silver cutlery is 156.9 troy ounces (4,879 grams) without the knives and box. There are intertwined initials on the brass plaque on top of the box.
Complimentary postage with insurance is included within the price of this canteen of cutlery.
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