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George VI Canteen of Elkington & Co Cutlery
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George VI Canteen of Elkington & Co Cutlery

1920 - 1940
Sold 20 March 2025 · Hingstons of Wilton
This “George VI Canteen of Elkington & Co Cutlery” found a buyer.

It was listed by Hingstons of Wilton. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Description

George VI canteen of cutlery

This George VI canteen of cutlery is fitted in its teak serpentine shaped table, that stands on long Queen Anne style cabriole legs.

The cutlery table is fitted 2 serpentine drawers each with a pair of brass swan neck handles.

The cutlery is stamped Elkington Plate, Elkington being a premier cutlery maker and usually used silver plated ware for its durability.

It has a 12 setting of dining knives and forks, desert knives and forks, soup spoons, bread and butter, grapefruit spoons, 2 sets of carving tools, a ladle, fish slice and fork, small ladle (one missing) sifter, sugar tongs, coffee spoons, 6 teaspoons (6 missing). 164 pieces in all.

This will make a wonderful addition to your dining table setting.

Dimensions

97cms wide 38ins

53.5cms deep 21ins

82cms high 32 1/4ins

Whilst we take care measuring the sizes may be slightly different

Delivery

UK mainland FREE Other destinations please contact us, and we will get a quote. We use a professional Removal company to transport our precious items and do not entrust them to usual parcel services. Therefore, delivery may be 7 -10 days, but it is worth the wait of course.

On occasions customers have been disappointed to miss an item as they e-mailed their enquiry instead of phoning, I would recommend that if you wish to get the piece, please call rather than e-mail. We are very friendly and easy to deal with.

This Canteen of cutlery is a green product and has not affected the environment we live in.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Guarantee

This Canteen of cutlery carries the Hingstons Antiques product guarantee plate which gives you the peace of mind that any item with this plate, is of the quality and condition expected when purchasing from Hingstons Antiques Limited. All our goods are individually selected by Nick Hingston who uses his experience of over 45 years of trading to select the items with the best design and condition suitable to be placed into our quality stock.

PRICE MATCHING

Antiques are unique, and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please consider the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before deciding if you are looking at price comparison.

When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Hingstons Distance selling policy.

Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 14 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less transport costs, on condition it is returned in the condition it was sent.

Payment- We can accept payment by bank transfer, card transaction by phone, or cheque in store for UK customers, please contact us if you are an overseas customer.

Items remain on sale until payment is received.

Physical Dimensions
Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
97cm (38.19")
Depth
53.5cm (21.06")
Declaration

Hingstons of Wilton has dated this George VI Cutlery Canteen to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1111067
Dealers Notes

PRICE MATCHING

Antiques are unique and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please take into account the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before making a decision if you are looking at price comparison.

When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique that has to meet the criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Beware of cheaper imitations.

DISTANCE SELLING REGULATIONS

Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd are covered under the Distance Selling Regulations, which give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 7 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less RETURN transport costs.

Description
George VI canteen of cutlery
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This George VI canteen of cutlery is fitted in its teak serpentine shaped table, that stands on long Queen Anne style cabriole legs.
Hingstons of Wilton

The cutlery table is fitted 2 serpentine drawers each with a pair of brass swan neck handles.

fig 1. A polished wooden George VI cutlery table with two open drawers displaying a complete set of fitted Elkington and Co silver flatware.
fig 1. George VI Canteen of Elkington & Co Cutlery

The cutlery is stamped Elkington Plate, Elkington being a premier cutlery maker and usually used silver plated ware for its durability.

It has a 12 setting of dining knives and forks, desert knives and forks, soup spoons, bread and butter, grapefruit spoons, 2 sets of carving tools, a ladle, fish slice and fork, small ladle (one missing) sifter, sugar tongs, coffee spoons, 6 teaspoons (6 missing). 164 pieces in all.

fig 2. A polished wooden George VI cutlery table with two open drawers displaying a complete set of fitted Elkington and Co silver flatware.
fig 2. George VI Canteen of Elkington & Co Cutlery

This will make a wonderful addition to your dining table setting.

Dimensions

97cms wide 38ins

53.5cms deep 21ins

82cms high 32 1/4ins

Whilst we take care measuring the sizes may be slightly different

Delivery

fig 3. A polished wooden George VI cutlery table with two open drawers displaying a complete set of fitted Elkington and Co silver flatware.
fig 3. George VI Canteen of Elkington & Co Cutlery

UK mainland FREE Other destinations please contact us, and we will get a quote. We use a professional Removal company to transport our precious items and do not entrust them to usual parcel services. Therefore, delivery may be 7 -10 days, but it is worth the wait of course.

fig 4. A polished wooden George VI cutlery table with two open drawers displaying a complete set of fitted Elkington and Co silver flatware.
fig 4. George VI Canteen of Elkington & Co Cutlery

On occasions customers have been disappointed to miss an item as they e-mailed their enquiry instead of phoning, I would recommend that if you wish to get the piece, please call rather than e-mail. We are very friendly and easy to deal with.

fig 5. A polished wooden George VI cutlery table with two open drawers displaying a complete set of fitted Elkington and Co silver flatware.
fig 5. George VI Canteen of Elkington & Co Cutlery

This Canteen of cutlery is a green product and has not affected the environment we live in.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

fig 6. A polished wooden George VI cutlery table with two open drawers displaying a complete set of fitted Elkington and Co silver flatware.
fig 6. George VI Canteen of Elkington & Co Cutlery

Guarantee

This Canteen of cutlery carries the Hingstons Antiques product guarantee plate which gives you the peace of mind that any item with this plate, is of the quality and condition expected when purchasing from Hingstons Antiques Limited. All our goods are individually selected by Nick Hingston who uses his experience of over 45 years of trading to select the items with the best design and condition suitable to be placed into our quality stock.

fig 7. A polished wooden George VI cutlery table with two open drawers displaying a complete set of fitted Elkington and Co silver flatware.
fig 7. George VI Canteen of Elkington & Co Cutlery

PRICE MATCHING

Antiques are unique, and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please consider the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before deciding if you are looking at price comparison.

fig 8. A polished wooden George VI cutlery table with two open drawers displaying a complete set of fitted Elkington and Co silver flatware.
fig 8. George VI Canteen of Elkington & Co Cutlery

When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

fig 9. A polished wooden George VI cutlery table with two open drawers displaying a complete set of fitted Elkington and Co silver flatware.
fig 9. George VI Canteen of Elkington & Co Cutlery

Hingstons Distance selling policy.

Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 14 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less transport costs, on condition it is returned in the condition it was sent.

fig 10. A polished wooden George VI cutlery table with two open drawers displaying a complete set of fitted Elkington and Co silver flatware.
fig 10. George VI Canteen of Elkington & Co Cutlery

Payment- We can accept payment by bank transfer, card transaction by phone, or cheque in store for UK customers, please contact us if you are an overseas customer.

Items remain on sale until payment is received.

Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
97cm (38.19")
Depth
53.5cm (21.06")
Date of Manufacture

Hingstons of Wilton has dated this George VI Cutlery Canteen to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1111067
Hingstons of Wilton
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2010
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Hingstons of Wilton Profile Page

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Archive I A polished wooden George VI cutlery table with two open drawers displaying a complete set of fitted Elkington and Co silver flatware. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

George VI Canteen of Elkington & Co Cutlery

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Archive XI A polished wooden George VI cutlery table with two open drawers displaying a complete set of fitted Elkington and Co silver flatware. View XI
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Location
The Old Bell House
2 Shaftesbury Road
Wilton
Salisbury
Wiltshire
England
SP2 0DR
United Kingdom
Verified Since Mar 2010
Items For Sale 101
Items Sold 1,904
Hingstons of Wilton
Verified Since Mar 2010
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Location: The Old Bell House, 2 Shaftesbury Road, Wilton, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, SP2 0DR, United Kingdom
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A polished wooden George VI cutlery table with two open drawers displaying a complete set of fitted Elkington and Co silver flatware.
George VI canteen of Elkington & co cutlery
Ref: SA1111067
A polished wooden George VI cutlery table with two open drawers displaying a complete set of fitted Elkington and Co silver flatware.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCutlery Canteens
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleTraditional English
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Silver Plate, Baize
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Fitted drawers, Drop handles, Serpentine front
  • SizeH 82 cm (32 in) x W 97 cm (38 in) x D 53.5 cm (21 in)

A George VI cutlery canteen is a fitted wooden chest or table designed to house a complete set of flatware, produced during the reign of King George VI between 1936 and 1952, often featuring traditional cabinet-making styles and high-grade silver plate or sterling silver.

These pieces are typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or oak, lined with protective baize or velvet, and fitted with brass handles and locks, housing silver-plated or sterling silver flatware.

Authentic pieces bear specific makers marks, hallmarks, or stamped insignia associated with the Elkington & Co firm, alongside period-correct joinery, dovetail drawers, and high-quality hardware characteristic of mid-20th-century British manufacturing.

Such functional furniture pieces can be utilized as standalone accent tables in dining rooms or living spaces, blending traditional wood tones with contemporary minimalist decor to add warmth and historical texture.

Preservation involves keeping the wood nourished with appropriate wax polishes, maintaining stable humidity levels to prevent timber warping, and storing silver flatware in anti-tarnish cloth within the fitted drawers.
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