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George VI Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Six (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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George VI Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Six

REF: A6098 / LA422047
£5,225
€6,104
$6,572
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Description
Exceptional, fine and impressive George VI English straight sterling silver Dog Nose pattern flatware service for six persons; an addition to our canteen of cutlery collection The pieces of this exceptional antique George Vi sterling silver straight* canteen of cutlery for six persons have been crafted in the Dog Nose pattern. The surface of each handle is plain and unembellished. This Sheffield silver flatware service consists of 50 pieces: Basic Service: 6 Table knives 6 Table forks 6 Soup spoons 6 Dessert knives 6 Dessert forks 6 Dessert spoons 6 Teaspoons 6 Coffee spoons Additional Pieces: Pair of serving spoons The fundamental pieces of this Sheffield made cutlery service have been crafted by Finnigans Ltd in 1937, apart from the table and dessert knives which are replacements**. This impressive antique flatware service is supplied in felt cutlery rolls; which not only protect the items in storage but significantly reduce tarnishing. * "Straight" means all the pieces are made by the same maker in the same year. ** Predominately all antique silver canteens have replacement knives as the originals have not stood the test of time.
measurements
Table knife 24.7cm/9.7" Table fork 19.5cm/7.7" Soup spoon 19.5cm/7.7" Dessert knife 21.8cm/8.6" Dessert fork 17.2cm/6.8" Dessert spoon 17.9cm/7" Teaspoon 13.1cm/5.2" Coffee spoon 11.3cm/4.4" Serving spoon 21cm/8.3" Weight:- 64.4 troy ounces/2002g (excluding the table and dessert knives)
declaration
AC Silver has clarified that the George VI Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Six (LA422047) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1937
condition
This antique silver canteen of cutlery is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in excellent presentation condition. Full hallmarks struck to the reverse of each piece are all very clear.
location
This George VI Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Six is located in Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom