Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Rat Tail Cutlery

Name: Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Rat Tail Cutlery
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA754095
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by S & A Marsh

Description

An Antique Victorian Sterling silver cutlery set which has been made in the rat tail pattern and designed for twelve persons. This fine silver set fits neatly within an oak canteen box and has been finished to the highest standard as one would expect from Elkington. Each item from this "straight" canteen is dated for 1897 and consists of :

12 x table forks measuring 20.30 cms.

12 x dessert forks measuring 18.50 cms.

12 x dessert spoons measuring 17.50 cms.

12 x teaspoons measuring 14.00 cms.

2 x serving spoons measuring 21.00 cms.

2 x sauce ladles measuring 18.80 cms.

1 x pair of sugar tongs measuring 11.80 cms.

The box measures 49.70 cms x 34.30 cms x 14.50 cms. There are 53 pieces of silver cutlery in total and there is an intertwined crest of initials on the front of each item which is part of the history of this lovely set. It would be a pleasure to use and it would look wonderful on the table. We can obtain a quote for new silver handled knives with stainless steel blades if so desired.

This set was hallmarked in Birmingham for 1897 by Elkington and remains in excellent condition. The silver weighs 93.10 troy ounces (2896 grams).

Worldwide shipping is included within the price for this silver canteen of cutlery.

Physical Dimensions

Height

14.5cm (5.71")

Width

49.7cm (19.57")

Depth

34.3cm (13.50")

Declaration

S & A Marsh has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA754095

Dealers Internal Reference

5563

Description

An Antique Victorian Sterling silver cutlery set which has been made in the rat tail pattern and designed for twelve persons.

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This fine silver set fits neatly within an oak canteen box and has been finished to the highest standard as one would expect from Elkington.

S & A Marsh

Each item from this "straight" canteen is dated for 1897 and consists of :

fig 1. Antique Victorian Sterling silver canteen of rat tail cutlery — fig 1. Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Rat Tail Cutlery

12 x table forks measuring 20.30 cms.

12 x dessert forks measuring 18.50 cms.

12 x dessert spoons measuring 17.50 cms.

12 x teaspoons measuring 14.00 cms.

2 x serving spoons measuring 21.00 cms.

fig 2. Antique Victorian Sterling silver canteen of rat tail cutlery — fig 2. Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Rat Tail Cutlery

2 x sauce ladles measuring 18.80 cms.

1 x pair of sugar tongs measuring 11.80 cms.

The box measures 49.70 cms x 34.30 cms x 14.50 cms. There are 53 pieces of silver cutlery in total and there is an intertwined crest of initials on the front of each item which is part of the history of this lovely set. It would be a pleasure to use and it would look wonderful on the table. We can obtain a quote for new silver handled knives with stainless steel blades if so desired.