A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver composite Fiddle pattern flatware service for twelve persons; an addition to our silver cutlery collection.
The pieces of this exceptional, antique Victorian composite sterling silver canteen service for twelve persons have been crafted in the Fiddle pattern.
The surface of each handle is plain and unembellished.
The posterior surface of each silver spoon has a rounded heel to the bowl.
This Victorian sterling silver flatware set consists of eighty-nine pieces:
Basic Service:
12 Table knives
12 Table forks
12 Table spoons
12 Dessert knives
12 Dessert forks
12 Dessert spoons
12 Teaspoons
Additional Service:
Soup ladle
Pair of sauce ladles
Pair of gravy spoons
This exceptional and composite Fiddle pattern silver cutlery set has been crafted in an evenly match size by various silversmiths* between 1819-1874.
The service is supplied with replacement table and dessert knives**.
This antique flatware service is supplied in felt cutlery rolls; which not only protect the items in storage but significantly reduces tarnishing.
* The basic service was comprised by silversmiths including: Chawner & Co (George William Adams), John Harris IV, H J Lias & Son (Henry John Lias & Henry John Lias), Henry Holland (of Holland, Aldwinckle & Slater), William Eaton and Joseph & Albert Savory. The additional service was crafted by: Reid & Sons (Christian Ker Reid, David Reid & Christian Bruce Reid), Thomas Wilkes Barker and Samuel Whitford.
** Predominately all antique silver canteens have replacement knives as the originals have not stood the test of time.
Condition
This Victorian sterling silver flatware service for twelve persons is a superior gauge of silver as to be expected of period silverware.
The service is an exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.
Full hallmarks struck to the reverse of each piece are all very clear; the h
...allmarks are struck deeply due to the superior gauge of silver.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this impressive antique Fiddle pattern silver cutlery set.
Dimensions
Table knife 24.6cm/9.7''
Table fork 20.1cm/7.9''
Table spoon 22.5cm/8.9''
Dessert knife 22.1cm/8.7''
Dessert fork 17cm/6.7''
Dessert spoon 18.4cm/7.2''
Teaspoon 14.2cm/5.6''
Soup ladle 32.3cm/12.7''
Sauce ladle 17.8cm/7''
Gravy spoon 29.5cm/11.6''
Total Weight
120.1 troy ounces/3734g (excluding table and dessert knives)
Maker: Various Makers
Date: 1819-1874
Origin: Newcastle Upon Tyne / London, England
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Internal Reference: C8441
Antique Number: SA1053752
Dateline of this antique is 1870
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