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 y
...ears 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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Internal Reference: 6179
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1013141
Dateline of this antique is 1870
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