Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Fiddle Pattern Canteen of Cutlery for 12 Persons - 1872

Name: Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Fiddle Pattern Canteen of Cutlery for 12 Persons - 1872
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1013141
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by S & A Marsh

Description

A n antique Victorian sterling silver canteen of cutlery which has been designed in the Fiddle pattern style for twelve persons. This original set was hallmarked in London for 1872 by George Adams. It is rare to find a complete set of the same date and maker in the Victorian period. This set consists of:

12 x table forks: 20.4 cms (8") in length

12 x dessert forks: 17.3 cms (6.8") in length

12 x table (soup) spoons: 22.9 cms (9") in length

12 x dessert spoons: 18.1 cms (7.1") in length

12 x teaspoons: 14.3 cms (5.6") in length

1 x soup ladle: 33.4 cms (13.1") in length

1 x basting (serving) spoon: 30.2 cms (11.9") in length

1 x sugar tongs: 15.1 cms (5.9") in length

2 x salt spoons: 10.5 cms (4.1") in length

12 x table knives: 24.7 cms (9.7") in length

12 x dessert knives: 22.2 cms (8.7") in length

This wonderful 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 pristine condition. There are 89 pieces in total and the set weighs 112.3 troy ounces (3,492 grams) without the knives. The silver handled knives with stainless steel blades were made in 2022 and have the hallmarks for the late Queen's platinum jubilee. They compliment the set perfectly.

Complimentary postage is included within the price of this cutlery set.

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Declaration

S & A Marsh has dated this piece to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1013141

Dealers Internal Reference

6179

Description

fig 1. Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Fiddle Pattern Canteen of Cutlery for 12 persons - 1872 — fig 1. Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Fiddle Pattern Canteen of Cutlery for 12 Persons - 1872

12 x table forks: 20.4 cms (8") in length

12 x dessert forks: 17.3 cms (6.8") in length

12 x table (soup) spoons: 22.9 cms (9") in length

12 x dessert spoons: 18.1 cms (7.1") in length

12 x teaspoons: 14.3 cms (5.6") in length

fig 2. Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Fiddle Pattern Canteen of Cutlery for 12 persons - 1872 — fig 2. Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Fiddle Pattern Canteen of Cutlery for 12 Persons - 1872

1 x soup ladle: 33.4 cms (13.1") in length

1 x basting (serving) spoon: 30.2 cms (11.9") in length

1 x sugar tongs: 15.1 cms (5.9") in length

2 x salt spoons: 10.5 cms (4.1") in length

12 x table knives: 24.7 cms (9.7") in length

fig 3. Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Fiddle Pattern Canteen of Cutlery for 12 persons - 1872 — fig 3. Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Fiddle Pattern Canteen of Cutlery for 12 Persons - 1872

12 x dessert knives: 22.2 cms (8.7") in length

This wonderful 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 pristine condition. There are 89 pieces in total and the set weighs 112.3 troy ounces (3,492 grams) without the knives.

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The silver handled knives with stainless steel blades were made in 2022 and have the hallmarks for the late Queen's platinum jubilee.

S & A Marsh

They compliment the set perfectly.