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Oak Cased Canteen
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Oak Cased Canteen

1900 - 1920
Description

Oak cases canteen containing a set of twelve EPNS and mother of pearl handled fruit knives and forks.

Dimensions

Height 2.5 Inches

Width 11.5 Inches

Depth 9 Inches

Physical Dimensions
Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Declaration

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Oak Canteen of Cutlery to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1057837
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Description
Oak cases canteen containing a set of twelve EPNS and mother of pearl handled fruit knives and forks.

Dimensions

Height 2.5 Inches

Width 11.5 Inches

Depth 9 Inches

Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Date of Manufacture

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Oak Canteen of Cutlery to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1057837
Shackladys Antiques
Shackladys Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010
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An open wooden oak case displaying a structured set of silver-plated knives and forks with mother-of-pearl handles set against dark velvet lining.
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Archive I An open wooden oak case displaying a structured set of silver-plated knives and forks with mother-of-pearl handles set against dark velvet lining.

Oak Cased Canteen

Archive II An open wooden oak case displaying a structured set of silver-plated knives and forks with mother-of-pearl handles set against dark velvet lining. View II
Archive III An open wooden oak case displaying a structured set of silver-plated knives and forks with mother-of-pearl handles set against dark velvet lining. View III
Archive IV An open wooden oak case displaying a structured set of silver-plated knives and forks with mother-of-pearl handles set against dark velvet lining. View IV
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Shackladys Antiques

Shackladys Antiques
Telephone 01244 316 394 or 07769 200 346
Location
34 Spital Walk
Boughton
Chester
CH3 5DB
United Kingdom
By appointment only
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/shackladys
Verified Since Jan 2010
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Shackladys Antiques
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Location: 34 Spital Walk, Boughton, Chester, CH3 5DB, United Kingdom, By appointment only
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An open wooden oak case displaying a structured set of silver-plated knives and forks with mother-of-pearl handles set against dark velvet lining.
Oak Cased Canteen
Ref: SA1057837
An open wooden oak case displaying a structured set of silver-plated knives and forks with mother-of-pearl handles set against dark velvet lining.
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  • ObjectCutlery Set
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialOak, Silver Plate, Mother of Pearl, Velvet
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsMother-of-pearl handles, Silver ferrules, Fitted velvet interior, Brass hinges
  • SizeH 6 cm (2 in) x W 29 cm (11 in) x D 23 cm (9 in)

This Edwardian oak cased canteen dates from 1910 and houses a matched set of twelve silver-plated EPNS and mother-of-pearl handled fruit knives and forks. The warm brown wooden box opens to reveal a fitted interior lined in dark fabric, secured with brass hinges and containing vertically arranged cutlery with turned ivory-toned handles and polished metal ferrules. Measuring 6 cm high, 29 cm wide, and 23 cm deep, this practical dining accessory is designed to rest on a sideboard top or dining table surface in a home setting today, providing accessible storage and presentation for formal dessert or fruit service during family meals and gatherings.

FAQs

An oak cased canteen of cutlery is a traditional wooden storage chest containing fitted interior slots designed to hold a matching set of dining knives, forks, or spoons.

These sets traditionally feature solid or veneered oak, mahogany, or walnut cases lined with velvet or felt, housing silver-plated or sterling silver flatware with handles made from natural mother-of-pearl, bone, or silver.

Authentic mother-of-pearl displays natural iridescence, subtle variations in grain texture, and stays cool to the touch, often connected to silver blades via decorated brass or silver ferrules.

A wooden cutlery canteen can be styled open or closed on a sideboard, dresser, or dining room display table to add warm wood tones and historical craftsmanship to modern dining spaces.

Flatware with mother-of-pearl handles should be hand-washed in warm soapy water and dried immediately, avoiding dishwashers or prolonged submersion which can loosen natural adhesives and degrade organic materials.
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