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Antique Cutlery Canteen, English, Oak, Flatware Chest, Walker & Hall, Edwardian
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Antique Cutlery Canteen, English, Oak, Flatware Chest, Walker & Hall, Edwardian

1900 - 1920
Description

This is a superb antique cutlery canteen. An English, oak three drawer storage case with silver plated flatware by Walker & Hall of Sheffield, dating to the Edwardian period and later, circa 1910. Of excellent quality, the cabinet and contents present with timeless elegance and exceptional craftsmanship.

Delightful Edwardian flatware canteen, ideal for entertaining or collector's display

Beautifully crafted in select oak, showing rich colour and fine grain interest

Features three drawers, lined in cobalt blue felt with individually shaped cutlery divisions

Includes 103 pieces of silver plated cutlery, primarily by Walker & Hall, with additional items by other makers

Tactile celluloid handles, lightly time worn from gentle use

Elegant unmarked brass shield cartouche to the case lid – ideal for personal engraving

Dressed with quality inset brass handles for comfortable lifting and smooth drawer operation

Replete with a brass-lined inset lock, with the original working key present

Some minor absences to the service, in keeping with age and use

Quality and versatility of the case well suited for repurposing to a collector's requirements

This handsome and superior quality antique cutlery chest offers a comprehensive dining service in a highly decorative oak case, making it a fine centrepiece for any dining room or silverware collection. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 55cm (21.75'')

Max Depth: 42cm (16.5'')

Max Height: 27.5cm (10.75'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
27.5cm (10.83")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Cutlery Canteen to the Edwardian era.

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SA1148547
Dealers Internal Reference
24555
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This is a superb antique cutlery canteen.
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An English, oak three drawer storage case with silver plated flatware by Walker & Hall of Sheffield, dating to the Edwardian period and later, circa 1910.
London Fine Antiques

Of excellent quality, the cabinet and contents present with timeless elegance and exceptional craftsmanship.

fig 1. An Edwardian oak cutlery canteen featuring double panelled doors, a central key, side flush brass handles, and a top brass shield cartouche.
fig 1. Antique Cutlery Canteen, English, Oak, Flatware Chest, Walker & Hall, Edwardian

Delightful Edwardian flatware canteen, ideal for entertaining or collector's display

Beautifully crafted in select oak, showing rich colour and fine grain interest

Features three drawers, lined in cobalt blue felt with individually shaped cutlery divisions

fig 2. An Edwardian oak cutlery canteen featuring double panelled doors, a central key, side flush brass handles, and a top brass shield cartouche.
fig 2. Antique Cutlery Canteen, English, Oak, Flatware Chest, Walker & Hall, Edwardian

Includes 103 pieces of silver plated cutlery, primarily by Walker & Hall, with additional items by other makers

Tactile celluloid handles, lightly time worn from gentle use

Elegant unmarked brass shield cartouche to the case lid – ideal for personal engraving

fig 3. An Edwardian oak cutlery canteen featuring double panelled doors, a central key, side flush brass handles, and a top brass shield cartouche.
fig 3. Antique Cutlery Canteen, English, Oak, Flatware Chest, Walker & Hall, Edwardian

Dressed with quality inset brass handles for comfortable lifting and smooth drawer operation

Replete with a brass-lined inset lock, with the original working key present

Some minor absences to the service, in keeping with age and use

fig 4. An Edwardian oak cutlery canteen featuring double panelled doors, a central key, side flush brass handles, and a top brass shield cartouche.
fig 4. Antique Cutlery Canteen, English, Oak, Flatware Chest, Walker & Hall, Edwardian

Quality and versatility of the case well suited for repurposing to a collector's requirements

This handsome and superior quality antique cutlery chest offers a comprehensive dining service in a highly decorative oak case, making it a fine centrepiece for any dining room or silverware collection. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 55cm (21.75'')

Max Depth: 42cm (16.5'')

Max Height: 27.5cm (10.75'')

Height
27.5cm (10.83")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Cutlery Canteen to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1148547
Dealers Internal Ref
24555
London Fine Antiques
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Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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An Edwardian oak cutlery canteen featuring double panelled doors, a central key, side flush brass handles, and a top brass shield cartouche.
Antique Cutlery Canteen, English, Oak, Flatware Chest, Walker & Hall, Edwardian
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An Edwardian oak cutlery canteen featuring double panelled doors, a central key, side flush brass handles, and a top brass shield cartouche.
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An antique oak cutlery canteen is a specialised wooden cabinet or chest crafted during the late 19th and early 20th centuries to store and protect complete sets of silver flatware.

These chests were typically built from solid oak or mahogany, lined with velvet or baize, and fitted with brass recessed handles, key escutcheons, and brass shield cartouches.

Authentic examples display traditional hand-joined dovetail construction, heavy flush-fitting brass hardware, original locking mechanisms, and makers marks from historic British silversmiths.

An oak cutlery canteen functions well positioned on a dining room sideboard, entry console, or desk, offering surface interest alongside discreet storage for stationery or small accessories.

Regularly remove dust with a dry, lint-free cloth and apply high-grade beeswax sparingly along the wood grain, ensuring the piece is kept away from direct heat and damp conditions.
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