Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Kings Pattern Cutlery

An Antique Victorian Sterling silver canteen of cutlery which has been 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, Sheffield 1964/5 by Harrison Brothers & Howson.

12 x dessert knives : 21.5 cms (8.5″) in length, Sheffield 1964/5 by Harrison Brothers & Howson.

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 to George Maudsley Jackson and Aldwinckle & Slater. The Kings pattern silver handled knives with stainless steel blades, which match the silver set perfectly, were made in Sheffield for 1964/5 by Harrison Brothers and Howson and were originally sold in Harrods, London. The silver cutlery weighs 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 is included within the price.