Elizabeth II Sterling Silver Canteen of Royal York Cutlery for 8 Persons 1962/3

A splendid Elizabeth II Sterling silver canteen of cutlery for eight persons which has been designed in the Royal York style and sits comfortably in a fitted box. This set consists of :

8 x table knives : 24 cms (9.4″) in length.

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

8 x table forks : 20 cms (7.9″) in length.

8 x dessert forks : 17.6 cms (6.9″) in length.

8 x dessert spoons : 17.5 cms (6.9″) in length.

8 x soup spoons : 17.1 cms (6.7″) in length.

8 x teaspoons : 13.5 cms (5.3″) in length.

4 x serving spoons : 21.1 cms (8.3″) in length.

2 x sauce ladles : 17.7 cms (7″) in length.

1 x carving knife : 33.2 cms (13.1″) in length.

1 x carving fork : 27.3 cms (10.7″) in length.

1 x knife sharpener : 32.8 cms (12.9″).

This pretty and attractive silver set has been made to a high standard both in quality and design and it would grace any dining table perfectly. The cutlery was made by James Dixon and Sons Ltd and the knife blades have the shop stamp of Garrard & Co Ltd, as does the box. There are 65 pieces in total and they fit neatly in a box measuring 49 cms (19.2″) x 29 cms (11.4″) x 18 cms (7″). The cutlery weighs 82.2 troy ounces (2,556 grams) without the knives.

Complimentary postage is included within the price.