Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons

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 hallmarks 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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