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 sil...