Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Fiddle Pattern Cutlery (sold)

A wonderful Antique Victorian Sterling silver cutlery set which has been made in the Fiddle pattern style by George Adams for 12 persons and consists of :

12 x table forks : 20.6 cms (8.1″) in length.

12 x dessert forks : 17.7 cms (7″) in length.

12 x table/soup spoons : 22.6 cms (8.9″) in length.

12 x dessert spoons : 18 cms (7.1″) in length.

12 x teaspoons : 14.5 cms (5.7″) in length.

1 x soup ladle : 33.2 cms (13.1″) in length.

1 x basting spoon/serving spoon : 30.7 cms (12.1″) in length.

2 x sauce ladles : 18 cms (7.1″) in length.

1 x asparagus/serving tongs : 25.2 cms (9.9″) in length.

12 x table knives : 24.3 cms (9.6″) in length.

12 x dessert knives : 21.4 cms (8.4″) in length.

This lovely silver set would grace any dining table and would be a pleasure to use. It has been well cared for over the years and remains in excellent condition. There are 89 pieces in total and the set weighs 130 troy ounces (4,048 grams) without the knives and canteen box. The Sterling silver handled knives with stainless steel blades were added in 1986 and were made by William Yates of Sheffield. They compliment this fiddle pattern set perfectly. The set fits neatly in a mahogany box which has been re-lined to make it look more presentable.

Complimentary postage is included within the price.