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Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery 1906 (1 of 12)
AC Silver
Flag of United KingdomTyne and Wear, UK
Andrew Campbell, founder and owner of AC Silver, has been dealing in antique silver and antique jewellery since 1977. In addition to a premier retail premises in Newcastle, north-east England, Andrew has developed an internationally recognised online store, serving both new and return customers nationally and worldwide. Andrew personally sources a wide range of items, including antique jewellery, antique diamond rings and antique gemstone rings. Andrew has also developed a fine and comprehensive inventory of antique silverware, AC Silver is a respected and trusted specialist in its field.
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Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery 1906

REF: C8596 / LA490540
£8,950
€10,455
$11,258
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Description
Exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver straight Fiddle, Thread and Shell pattern flatware service for twelve persons; an addition to our flatware collection. The pieces of this exceptional, antique Edwardian straight* sterling silver canteen of cutlery have been crafted in the Fiddle, Thread and Shell pattern. The surface of each handle is embellished with a paralleling thread decorated border accented with a shell design to the terminal. The reverse of each silver spoon bowl and fork drop is ornamented with a diamond heel. This Fiddle pattern cutlery set consists of 70 pieces: Basic Service: 12 Table forks 12 Table spoons** 12 Dessert forks 12 Dessert spoons 12 Teaspoons 6 Egg spoons Additional Pieces: Gravy Spoon Sauce ladle Cheese Scoop The pieces of this Edwardian silver flatware set have been crafted by the renowned Birmingham silversmiths Elkington & Co Ltd in 1906. This antique silver service can be purchased with knives if so desired; for further information please contact directly. This antique silver cutlery service is supplied in felt cutlery rolls; which not only protect the items in storage but significantly reduces tarnishing. * 'Straight' means all the pieces are made by the same maker in the same year; straight services are becoming increasingly difficult to locate. ** During this period, before the innovation of soup spoons, the versatile table spoon shaped bowl would have been utilised for soup. Maker: Elkington & Co Ltd Origin: Birmingham, England
measurements
Table fork 21cm/8.3' Table spoon 22.9cm/9' Dessert fork 18.5cm/7.3' Dessert spoon 21.3cm/8.4' Teaspoon 18.6cm/7.3' Gravy spoon 34.9cm/13.7' Sauce ladle 13.5cm/5.3' Cheese scoop 20.5cm/8.1' Weight:- 196.1 troy ounces/6098.1g
declaration
AC Silver has clarified that the Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery 1906 (LA490540) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1906
condition
This Edwardian silver canteen of cutlery is a superior gauge of silver, as to be expected of this period and maker. The service is exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. Each piece has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition. Full hallmarks struck to the reverse of each piece are all very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the superior gauge of silver. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this exceptional Edwardian silver canteen of cutlery for 12 places.
location
This Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery 1906 is located in Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom