A splendid canteen of Elizabeth II sterling silver cutlery for eight persons which has been made in the Royal York design 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 tea spoons: 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'') in length
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 and Co. Ltd. as does the box. There are 65 pieces in total and it fits neatly in a box measuring 49 cms (19.2'') x 29 cms (11.4'') x 18 cms (7''). The cutlery remains in excellent condition and it weighs 82.2 troy ounces (2,556 grams) without the knives.
It was hallmarked in Sheffield for 1962/3 by James Dixon & Sons Ltd.
Complimentary postage is included within the price of this cutlery set.
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Internal Reference: 6246
Antique Number: SA1051175
Dateline of this antique is 1960
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